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Rare Antique Needlework Rug with Polylobed Medallion and Confronting Leopards
Rare Antique Needlework Rug with Polylobed Medallion and Confronting Leopards

Rare Antique Needlework Rug with Polylobed Medallion and Confronting Leopards

Located in Milan, IT

This magnificent blue ground early Arraiolos needlepoint displays a polylobed central medallion clearly inspired by the so called ‘Star Variant’ 15th/16th Century Ushak rugs, being p...

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Antique 16th Century Portuguese Moorish Western European Rugs

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Wool

Nordic Firelight: A Rare Scandinavian Swedish Rya Masterpiece in Full Bloom
Nordic Firelight: A Rare Scandinavian Swedish Rya Masterpiece in Full Bloom

Nordic Firelight: A Rare Scandinavian Swedish Rya Masterpiece in Full Bloom

By Märta Måås-Fjetterström

Located in Dallas, TX

79051 Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Rya, 05'03 x 07'06. Immerse yourself in the magnetic vibrancy of this hand-knotted wool Swedish rya rug—a dazzling artifact of mid-20th century Sca...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Aesthetic Movement Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Modernist Muse: A Rare Vintage Swedish Flossa Rug in Sculptural Grid
Modernist Muse: A Rare Vintage Swedish Flossa Rug in Sculptural Grid

Modernist Muse: A Rare Vintage Swedish Flossa Rug in Sculptural Grid

By Märta Måås-Fjetterström

Located in Dallas, TX

79050 Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Flossa Rug, 05'09 x 07'11. A vision of Nordic restraint meets Bauhaus bravado, this vintage Swedish Flossa rug is a captivating example of mid-cent...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian ...

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Wool

Rare Turkoman Hand-Woven Felt Rug, Early 20th Century, Turkmenistan
Rare Turkoman Hand-Woven Felt Rug, Early 20th Century, Turkmenistan

Rare Turkoman Hand-Woven Felt Rug, Early 20th Century, Turkmenistan

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Special raw wool embroidery on a wool base as the first ones dated from the 5th century B.C., found under ground in the frozen "kurgan" in Siberia and now in the Hermitage Museum i...

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Early 20th Century Turkmen Other Central Asian Rugs

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Felt

3x12 Rare Antique Axminister Runner English Brown Rug 92cm x 351cm C.1920
3x12 Rare Antique Axminister Runner English Brown Rug 92cm x 351cm C.1920

3x12 Rare Antique Axminister Runner English Brown Rug 92cm x 351cm C.1920

Located in New York, NY

This rare antique English Axminister runner, woven circa 1920, features a richly detailed all-over floral medallion pattern set against a warm brown field and framed by a striking ge...

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Early 20th Century British Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Samarkand Rug in Red with Rare Pictorial Design - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Samarkand Rug in Red with Rare Pictorial Design - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Samarkand Rug in Red with Rare Pictorial Design - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Made with hand-knotted wool and originating from East Turkestan circa 1930-50, this 5x9 Samarkand rug is an exciting entry to Rug & Kilim’s repertoire of Vintage Oriental creations. ...

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Vintage 1930s East Turkestani Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Samarkand Rug in Red with Rare Pictorial Design - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Samarkand Rug in Red with Rare Pictorial Design - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Samarkand Rug in Red with Rare Pictorial Design - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Made with hand-knotted wool and originating from East Turkestan circa 1930-50, this 5x9 Samarkand rug is the next great addition to Rug & Kilim’s repertoire of Vintage Oriental creat...

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Vintage 1930s East Turkestani Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Khotan Rug in Red with Rare Pictorial Design - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Khotan Rug in Red with Rare Pictorial Design - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Khotan Rug in Red with Rare Pictorial Design - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Made with hand-knotted wool and originating from East Turkesten circa 1940, this 6x9 vintage Khotan rug is the next great addition to Rug & Kilim’s repertoire of antique Oriental cre...

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Vintage 1920s East Turkestani Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Picture 1 of 8  Have one to sell? Sell now Rare Overdyed Medallion Oushak Rug i
Picture 1 of 8  Have one to sell? Sell now Rare Overdyed Medallion Oushak Rug i

Picture 1 of 8 Have one to sell? Sell now Rare Overdyed Medallion Oushak Rug i

Located in New York, NY

Like many of our rugs, this Oushak tells a story. Decades have come and gone but this rug remains, nearly 100 years since being knotted together. A former bright clean red has been f...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Rare Antique Caucasian Avar Flat-Weave Gallery Runner in Blue Colors
Rare Antique Caucasian Avar Flat-Weave Gallery Runner in Blue Colors

Rare Antique Caucasian Avar Flat-Weave Gallery Runner in Blue Colors

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rare antique Caucasian Avar flat-weave Gallery rug in Vibrant blue tones. Measures:4'8 x 13'9 Featuring an all-over geometric medallion design with complementary geometric motifs ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kilim Persian Style Rugs

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Wool

Small Rare Collectible Antique Chinese Mid 17th Century Peking Rug
Small Rare Collectible Antique Chinese Mid 17th Century Peking Rug

Small Rare Collectible Antique Chinese Mid 17th Century Peking Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique Chinese - Peking Brown 1650s Rug, Circa Date: 1650s. This exceptional piece represents the height of early Qing Dynasty weaving, a rare survivor among antique rugs of this vi...

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Antique 1650s Chinese Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Swedish 1920s Rya Wool Rug, Flower Motif. Pure wool, Rare MINT CONDITION.
Swedish 1920s Rya Wool Rug, Flower Motif. Pure wool, Rare MINT CONDITION.

Swedish 1920s Rya Wool Rug, Flower Motif. Pure wool, Rare MINT CONDITION.

By Märta Måås-Fjetterström

Located in Ystad, SE

Rare Swedish Rya Wool Rug, Swedish Grace Period. Sweden, 1930s. A highly refined and collectible Swedish rya wool rug dating from the Swedish Grace period, distinguished by its vivi...

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Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Via Como 'Cornacopia' Wool and Silk Hand Knotted Rug Extra Fine 8 x 10 Ft RARE
Via Como 'Cornacopia' Wool and Silk Hand Knotted Rug Extra Fine 8 x 10 Ft RARE

Via Como 'Cornacopia' Wool and Silk Hand Knotted Rug Extra Fine 8 x 10 Ft RARE

Located in Long Island, NY

Via Como - 'Cornacopia' rug - Size 8' x 10' Material: 70% Wool - 30% Silk Made in the finest New Zealand Wool and Silk.  

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Early 2000s Chinese Other More Carpets

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Wool, Silk

Early and Rare Abstract Rehamna Moroccan Berber Rug
Early and Rare Abstract Rehamna Moroccan Berber Rug

Early and Rare Abstract Rehamna Moroccan Berber Rug

Located in Milan, IT

A truly magnificent, early and rare example of Moroccan Berber weaving at its best.

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Vintage 1920s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Extremely Fine and Rare Antique French Beauvais Aubusson Tapestry 9'1" x 9’10”
Extremely Fine and Rare Antique French Beauvais Aubusson Tapestry 9'1" x 9’10”

Extremely Fine and Rare Antique French Beauvais Aubusson Tapestry 9'1" x 9’10”

Located in New York, NY

Extremely Fine and Rare Antique French Beauvais Aubusson Tapestry 9'1" x 9’10”. A generic, general term referring to French, English, Spanish, Austrian and other origins, from the 16...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Samarkand Rug in Red with Rare Lion Pictorial Design - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Samarkand Rug in Red with Rare Lion Pictorial Design - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Samarkand Rug in Red with Rare Lion Pictorial Design - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Made with hand-knotted wool and originating from East Turkestan circa 1930-50, this 4x7 Samarkand rug is an exciting entry to Rug & Kilim’s repertoire of Vintage Oriental creations, ...

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Vintage 1930s East Turkestani Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Rare 1930s French Aubusson Round Rug Attributed to André Arbus
Doris Leslie Blau Rare 1930s French Aubusson Round Rug Attributed to André Arbus

Doris Leslie Blau Rare 1930s French Aubusson Round Rug Attributed to André Arbus

By André Arbus

Located in New York, NY

Rare 1930s French Aubusson Round Rug Attributed to André Arbus Size: 8'9" × 8'9" (266 × 266 cm) Color: Beige, Lavender, Yellow This exceptional round Aubusson rug, dating to the 1930...

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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Cotton

Rare Antique Tibetan Khadin Rug - Phoenix and Floral Indigo Wool Hand Knotted
Rare Antique Tibetan Khadin Rug - Phoenix and Floral Indigo Wool Hand Knotted

Rare Antique Tibetan Khadin Rug - Phoenix and Floral Indigo Wool Hand Knotted

Located in New York, NY

It is probably handwoven using lambs wool, that's how silky it is! This carpet is extremely rare and of the highest quality you can get for this kind of rug.

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Antique Late 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Rare Antique Palace Size Ardabil Pattern Rug Hand knotted in Pure Lambswool
Rare Antique Palace Size Ardabil Pattern Rug Hand knotted in Pure Lambswool

Rare Antique Palace Size Ardabil Pattern Rug Hand knotted in Pure Lambswool

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Very rare antique signed Ardabil rug by famous master in pure lambswool. A true palace size masterpiece richly woven in beautiful refined yet vibrant hues with the famous central med...

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Vintage 1920s Azerbaijani Tabriz Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Rare Swedish Flat-Weave Wool Rölakan Rug in Soft Rose Tones, Scandinavia, 1930s
Rare Swedish Flat-Weave Wool Rölakan Rug in Soft Rose Tones, Scandinavia, 1930s

Rare Swedish Flat-Weave Wool Rölakan Rug in Soft Rose Tones, Scandinavia, 1930s

By Märta Måås-Fjetterström

Located in Ystad, SE

Swedish Flat-Weave Rölakan Rug in Soft Rose Tones, Scandinavia, 1930s Handwoven Swedish flat-weave rug / rolakan, executed in a beautifully balanced palette of dusty rose, sand, och...

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Linen, Wool

Rare Room Size Open Field Antique Tibetan Rug
Rare Room Size Open Field Antique Tibetan Rug

Rare Room Size Open Field Antique Tibetan Rug

Located in Milan, IT

A unique and elegant Tibetan carpet in a large format, most probably commissioned at the time for a special purpose. The neutral open field is framed by a series of borders, the larg...

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Antique 1880s Tibetan Tibetan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Rare Vintage Donegal Rug Vintage Rug 297x508cm Art Nouveau Rug 10x17 c.1920
Rare Vintage Donegal Rug Vintage Rug 297x508cm Art Nouveau Rug 10x17 c.1920

Rare Vintage Donegal Rug Vintage Rug 297x508cm Art Nouveau Rug 10x17 c.1920

Located in New York, NY

This vintage European Arts & Crafts rug, circa 1920, features a rare and beautifully executed signed bird motif rendered in a harmonious palette of pink, green, gold, and soft bl...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Hand-Knotted Bokhara Rug in very rare powder pink, Pakistan 1950s
Vintage Hand-Knotted Bokhara Rug in very rare powder pink, Pakistan 1950s

Vintage Hand-Knotted Bokhara Rug in very rare powder pink, Pakistan 1950s

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a vintage Bokhara rug in very rare powder pink tone. It is a hand-knotted, 100% wool rug with high density knots. Made in Pakistan cca. 1950s. Very goo...

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Vintage 1950s Pakistani Tribal Persian Style Rugs

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Wool

Stunning Rare Original Vintage Missoni Rug In Pure Wool *FREE WORLDWIDE DELIVERY
Stunning Rare Original Vintage Missoni Rug In Pure Wool *FREE WORLDWIDE DELIVERY

Stunning Rare Original Vintage Missoni Rug In Pure Wool *FREE WORLDWIDE DELIVERY

By Missoni

Located in Portlaoise, IE

This stunning rare original rug dates from 1989 and has the Missoni signature and date woven into the corner. In pure wool and full of colour and geometric patterns it is certain to ...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Rare Antique Imperial Palace Chinese Silk & Metal Rug
Rare Antique Imperial Palace Chinese Silk & Metal Rug

Rare Antique Imperial Palace Chinese Silk & Metal Rug

Located in Ferrara, IT

This is your chance to own a rare and exquisite piece of history. The Imperial Palace Chinese Silk & Metal Rug from the 19th century is a work of art that will add beauty and lux...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Cotton

Rare and Early Khotan Rug with Two Niches
Rare and Early Khotan Rug with Two Niches

Rare and Early Khotan Rug with Two Niches

Located in Milan, IT

I don’t know of any other East Turkestan rug with only two niches, displayed here in a sort of yin yang. The outstanding palette, consisting of three shades of red, blue and green, i...

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Antique Early 19th Century East Turkestani Khotan Chinese and East Asian...

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Wool

Via Como 'Vonier' Wool and Silk Hand Knotted Rug Size 8 x 10 ft RARE Extra Fine
Via Como 'Vonier' Wool and Silk Hand Knotted Rug Size 8 x 10 ft RARE Extra Fine

Via Como 'Vonier' Wool and Silk Hand Knotted Rug Size 8 x 10 ft RARE Extra Fine

Located in Long Island, NY

Via Como - 'Vonier' Rug - Size 8' x 10' Material: 50% Wool - 50% Silk Made in the finest New Zealand wool and silk.

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Early 2000s Chinese Baroque More Carpets

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Wool, Silk

Rare Old Stock Hand-Knotted Central Asian Nomadic Tribal Flat-Weave Kilim
Rare Old Stock Hand-Knotted Central Asian Nomadic Tribal Flat-Weave Kilim

Rare Old Stock Hand-Knotted Central Asian Nomadic Tribal Flat-Weave Kilim

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Rare Central Asian nomadic tribal kilim with exquisite flat-weave. A refined medley of warm, yet subdued hues define this rustic piece. Some minor repair present but overall in very ...

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Vintage 1940s Central Asian Tribal Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Samarkand Rug in Beige-Brown with Rare Pictorial Design - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Samarkand Rug in Beige-Brown with Rare Pictorial Design - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Samarkand Rug in Beige-Brown with Rare Pictorial Design - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Made with hand-knotted wool and originating from East Turkestan circa 1930-50, this 4x7 Samarkand rug is an exciting entry to Rug & Kilim’s repertoire of Vintage Oriental creations. ...

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Vintage 1930s East Turkestani Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage European Rug Pictorial Rare, Aubusson Style, Circa 1940 (267 x 262)
Vintage European Rug Pictorial Rare, Aubusson Style, Circa 1940 (267 x 262)

Vintage European Rug Pictorial Rare, Aubusson Style, Circa 1940 (267 x 262)

Located in Ferrara, IT

This is a semi-antique European rug woven circa 1940 and measures 267 x 262CM in size. This carpet has a highly unique pictorial design with three interconnected circles in the field...

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Mid-20th Century European Other Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Rare 19th Century Antique Beshir Long Gallery Rug in Unique Colors
Rare 19th Century Antique Beshir Long Gallery Rug in Unique Colors

Rare 19th Century Antique Beshir Long Gallery Rug in Unique Colors

Located in Atlanta, GA

Antique Beshir Long Gallery Rug, rug/D-0508 This impressive antique Beshir rug displays an all-over geometric pattern with intermingled circular medallions. Set on brown/charcoal bro...

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Antique 1890s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Rugs, Rare Kilim Rugs from Bessarabia, Aubusson Rug, Sky Blue Area Rug
Antique Rugs, Rare Kilim Rugs from Bessarabia, Aubusson Rug, Sky Blue Area Rug

Antique Rugs, Rare Kilim Rugs from Bessarabia, Aubusson Rug, Sky Blue Area Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

Bessarabian kilims are the commonly given name for carpets in pile and tapestry technique originating in Russian provinces as well as Ukraine and Moldova during the late 19th and ear...

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Antique 1870s Russian Victorian Western European Rugs

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Organic Material, Cotton, Wool

Beni Mguild Old Moroccan Vintage Rug Berber - Rare Find
Beni Mguild Old Moroccan Vintage Rug Berber - Rare Find

Beni Mguild Old Moroccan Vintage Rug Berber - Rare Find

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

Beni Mguild Old Moroccan Vintage Rug Berber - Rare Find. Large Moroccan Vintage Rug Golden Yellow Safran Orange Abstract Design Berber A rare vintage Berber rug from the 1960s-1970...

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Vintage 1960s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Rare Room Size Large Dog American Hooked Rug
Zabihi Collection Rare Room Size Large Dog American Hooked Rug

Zabihi Collection Rare Room Size Large Dog American Hooked Rug

Located in New York, NY

A handmade American hooked rug from the middle of the 20th century depicting 2 large dogs on all over square plaid pattern. Condition is really nice. No stains, no tears, has been pr...

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Mid-20th Century American Country North and South American Rugs

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Fabric, Wool, Jute

Rare Vintage Oushak Rug in Beige-Brown Geometric Floral Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Rare Vintage Oushak Rug in Beige-Brown Geometric Floral Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Rare Vintage Oushak Rug in Beige-Brown Geometric Floral Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool from Romania circa 1950-1960, an 8x11 vintage mid-century Oushak rug. Thriving in pristine condition, this rare Romanian European piece makes an institutional ta...

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Vintage 1950s Romanian Oushak Western European Rugs

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Wool

Highly Artistic And Rare Antique European Silk and Velvet Textile 2'2" x 7'11"
Highly Artistic And Rare Antique European Silk and Velvet Textile 2'2" x 7'11"

Highly Artistic And Rare Antique European Silk and Velvet Textile 2'2" x 7'11"

Located in New York, NY

Highly Artistic And Rare Antique European Silk and Velvet Textile, Origin: Europe, Approx. Circa Date: Nineteenth Century

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Antique 19th Century English Art Nouveau Western European Rugs

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Silk

Antique Navajo Rug Rare Trellis Rug Optical Antique Handwoven Tapestry
Antique Navajo Rug Rare Trellis Rug Optical Antique Handwoven Tapestry

Antique Navajo Rug Rare Trellis Rug Optical Antique Handwoven Tapestry

Located in New York, NY

Magnificent Navajo rug with a super rare geometric optical illusion, showcasing bold visual depth and traditional craftsmanship, dating to circa 1940. Navajo rugs made from the Cryst...

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Vintage 1940s American Navajo North and South American Rugs

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Wool

21stCentury Rare Pourple with Azul and Yellow Details Made by Afghan Women, 2020
21stCentury Rare Pourple with Azul and Yellow Details Made by Afghan Women, 2020

21stCentury Rare Pourple with Azul and Yellow Details Made by Afghan Women, 2020

Located in Firenze, IT

This rug, of contemporary production, is knotted in the central region of Afghanistan. With a very tight knot, it proposes decorative motifs of the classical tradition with a more mo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Rare Antique Hooked Rug in Orange & Beige-Brown Floral Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Rare Antique Hooked Rug in Orange & Beige-Brown Floral Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Rare Antique Hooked Rug in Orange & Beige-Brown Floral Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in fine, luxurious silk, a fabulous 14x24 oversized rug from Rug & Kilim’s most brilliant textural works. On the Design: The field enjoys a rhapsody of colors playin...

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Vintage 1920s German Western European Rugs

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Wool

The Chromatic Reverie: A Rare Artistic Beni Mrirt Moroccan Masterpiece
The Chromatic Reverie: A Rare Artistic Beni Mrirt Moroccan Masterpiece

The Chromatic Reverie: A Rare Artistic Beni Mrirt Moroccan Masterpiece

By Beni Mrirt, Paul Klee, Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Dallas, TX

21171 Rare Modern Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug with Cubist Style, 10'01 x 12'03. Immerse yourself in a world where color, texture, and geometry coalesce into a singular artistic vision—th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Aesthetic Movement Moroccan and N...

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Wool

Rare and Unusual Antique Kashgar Rug with Mughal Pattern
Rare and Unusual Antique Kashgar Rug with Mughal Pattern

Rare and Unusual Antique Kashgar Rug with Mughal Pattern

Located in Milan, IT

A very rare small format, very finely knotted antique rug from the oasis of Kashgar, located in eastern Turkestan. Distinguished by a unique soft red background and by an all-over pa...

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Antique Early 19th Century East Turkestani Ming Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Authentic Rare Vintage Beni Ourain Moroccan Rug Diamond Pattern Highly Detailed
Authentic Rare Vintage Beni Ourain Moroccan Rug Diamond Pattern Highly Detailed

Authentic Rare Vintage Beni Ourain Moroccan Rug Diamond Pattern Highly Detailed

Located in New York, NY

Also could be used as a tapestry or wall hanging. This Moroccan carpet is part of Carini Carpets Moroccan carpet collection specially curated by Joseph Carini.

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Vintage 1960s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Rare and Early Beni Ouarain Moroccan Berber Masterweave Rug
Rare and Early Beni Ouarain Moroccan Berber Masterweave Rug

Rare and Early Beni Ouarain Moroccan Berber Masterweave Rug

Located in Milan, IT

The Beni Ouarain confederation is composed of seventeen tribes inhabiting the high mountain region of the northeastern Middle Atlas. Their rugs differ from other Berber weavings in t...

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Rare Antique Caucasian Avar Tribal Flat-Weave Gallery Size in Blue and Red
Rare Antique Caucasian Avar Tribal Flat-Weave Gallery Size in Blue and Red

Rare Antique Caucasian Avar Tribal Flat-Weave Gallery Size in Blue and Red

Located in Atlanta, GA

Amazing and rare antique Caucasian Avar tribal flat-weave Gallery size in blue and red, tribal Caucasian Kilim rug with all-over diamond and geometric design, rug R20-0301, country o...

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Antique Early 1900s Caucasian Kilim Persian Style Rugs

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Wool

Magnificent Antique Persian Heriz Rug with Rare Mina-Khani Design, circa 1920's
Magnificent Antique Persian Heriz Rug with Rare Mina-Khani Design, circa 1920's

Magnificent Antique Persian Heriz Rug with Rare Mina-Khani Design, circa 1920's

Located in Milwaukee, WI

Magnificent antique Persian Heriz with Rare Mina-Khani design glowing pink, bakshayesh blue, camel, green About: Beyond unique in size, colors, weave, condition, and design - this...

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20th Century Persian Style Rugs

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Wool

18th. Cen. 10x10 Rare Antique Chinese Ninghshia Rug Fine Museum 285x305cm
18th. Cen. 10x10 Rare Antique Chinese Ninghshia Rug Fine Museum 285x305cm

18th. Cen. 10x10 Rare Antique Chinese Ninghshia Rug Fine Museum 285x305cm

Located in New York, NY

This is a rare Antique Chinese Peking Ningxia Ningshia rug with a unique geometric design and and a fine weave. This incredible and unusual Antique piece is a fine example of the art...

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Antique 1780s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Rare Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug, Tribal Style - circa 1950
Rare Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug, Tribal Style - circa 1950

Rare Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug, Tribal Style - circa 1950

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Paris, IDF

Step into a different era with this Flat Vintage Moroccan Berber Boujad rug dating back to the 1950s. Its tribal design opens a window into the past, capturing the essence of traditi...

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Vintage 1950s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Rare Double-Sided Vintage Tribal Moroccan Red and Blue Rabat Rug
Rare Double-Sided Vintage Tribal Moroccan Red and Blue Rabat Rug

Rare Double-Sided Vintage Tribal Moroccan Red and Blue Rabat Rug

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An incredibly rare and collectible vintage Moroccan Rabat rug.

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Vintage 1980s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Antique Ersari Turkmen Rug Of Rare Form, Great Study Item, Circa 1850 Or Earlier
Antique Ersari Turkmen Rug Of Rare Form, Great Study Item, Circa 1850 Or Earlier

Antique Ersari Turkmen Rug Of Rare Form, Great Study Item, Circa 1850 Or Earlier

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique Ersari Turkmen rug of scarce design Circa 1850 or earlier The rug is very similar to one published by George O'Bannon, in 'Turkoman rugs' page 21, the rug is described as be...

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Antique 19th Century Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Vintage Rare Oversize Mauritanian Sahara Tuareg Leather and Reed Rug
Vintage Rare Oversize Mauritanian Sahara Tuareg Leather and Reed Rug

Vintage Rare Oversize Mauritanian Sahara Tuareg Leather and Reed Rug

Located in Milan, IT

The carpets of the Tuareg, who are cattle herding nomads inhabiting a vast expanse of the Sahara desert, are among the most exciting group of weavings to appear on the market.

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Vintage 1930s Mauritanian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Leather, Reed

Rare Antique Aubergine Purple Small Monastic Tibetan Sitting Rug
Rare Antique Aubergine Purple Small Monastic Tibetan Sitting Rug

Rare Antique Aubergine Purple Small Monastic Tibetan Sitting Rug

Located in Milan, IT

Tibetan rugs woven with thick squarish knots in brilliant colours are considered among the earliest, and are often referred to in Tibet as Gyantse. Here we see a centralised light bl...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Pakistan Extra Fine Rug, Rare 1930s-1940s 7'1" x 4' 6" ft Hand Knotted
Pakistan Extra Fine Rug, Rare 1930s-1940s 7'1" x 4' 6" ft Hand Knotted

Pakistan Extra Fine Rug, Rare 1930s-1940s 7'1" x 4' 6" ft Hand Knotted

Located in Long Island, NY

Via Como - Pakistan extra fine rug 215 x 138 cm or 7'1" x 4' 6" ft - rare, 1930-40s This rug was from a private collection Never used - looks brand new Approximately 70-80 year...

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Vintage 1930s Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Rare Antique Chinese Tiger Pictorial Large Square Rug
Zabihi Collection Rare Antique Chinese Tiger Pictorial Large Square Rug

Zabihi Collection Rare Antique Chinese Tiger Pictorial Large Square Rug

Located in New York, NY

.Rare early 20th century Chinese square rug feautring a large angry tiger in a scenic background , colors primarily in dark brown and ivory 7'3'' x 8'1''

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Early 20th Century Chinese Expressionist Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

1930s Small Greek Key Size Wool Pile Antique Rare Chinese Saddle Horse Cover
1930s Small Greek Key Size Wool Pile Antique Rare Chinese Saddle Horse Cover

1930s Small Greek Key Size Wool Pile Antique Rare Chinese Saddle Horse Cover

Located in New York, NY

This early 20th-century Chinese rug saddle or horse cover is a rare and highly collectible artifact from the Qing Dynasty, representing a sophisticated category of "Utilitarian Art."

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Vintage 1930s Chinese Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Clive Christian, 'CC N. 1' Rug 12 x 12 ft Hand Knotted Wool RARE
Clive Christian, 'CC N. 1' Rug 12 x 12 ft Hand Knotted Wool RARE

Clive Christian, 'CC N. 1' Rug 12 x 12 ft Hand Knotted Wool RARE

Located in Long Island, NY

Clive Christian - 'CC N. 1' Rug Material: 100% Wool Introducing, the pinnacle of ultra high-end hand-knotted rugs. Renowned for their unrivaled artistry and exclusivity, Via Com...

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Early 2000s Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Crimson Equinox: A Rare Twill Saddle Blanket of Southwestern Mastery
The Crimson Equinox: A Rare Twill Saddle Blanket of Southwestern Mastery

The Crimson Equinox: A Rare Twill Saddle Blanket of Southwestern Mastery

Located in Dallas, TX

79318 Rare Twill Saddle Blanket of Southwestern Mastery, 02'06 x 02'06. Woven with precision and intention in the high mesas of the American Southwest, this extraordinary handwoven w...

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Early 20th Century American Spanish Colonial North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Extremely Rare Room Size Vintage Red Navajo Rug  8'3 x 15'5
Extremely Rare Room Size Vintage Red Navajo Rug  8'3 x 15'5

Extremely Rare Room Size Vintage Red Navajo Rug 8'3 x 15'5

Located in New York, NY

8'3 x 15'5. Antique Navajos are usually in scatter sizes and larger, room size pieces are both extremely rare and highly desirable. As perpetually fashionable as they are collectible...

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20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Rare Carpet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal rare carpet for your home. A rare carpet — often made from fabric, wool and cotton — can elevate any home. Find 461 options for an antique or vintage rare carpet now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer rare carpet, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A rare carpet, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Folk Art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made rare carpet over the years, but those crafted by Antonín Kybal, Ingegerd Silow and Jacques Borker are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Rare Carpet?

A rare carpet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $7,309, while the lowest priced sells for $450 and the highest can go for as much as $320,000.

Finding the Right Rugs-carpets for You

Good antique rugs and vintage rugs have made their way into homes across the globe, becoming fixtures used for comfort, prayer and self-expression, so choosing the right area rug is officially a universal endeavor.

In modern usage, “carpet” typically denotes a wall-to-wall floor cushioning that is fixed to the floor. Rugs, on the other hand, are designed to cover a specific area and can easily be moved to new locations. However, the terms are interchangeable in many parts of the world, and, in the end, it won’t matter what you decide to call it.

It’s well known that a timeless Persian rug or vintage Turkish rug can warm any interior, but there are lots of other styles of antique rugs to choose from when you're endeavoring to introduce fresh colors and textures to a bedroom or living room.

Moroccan Berber rugs are not all about pattern. In fact, some of the most striking examples are nearly monochrome. But what these rugs lack in complexity, they make up for in brilliant color and subtle variation. Moroccan-style interiors can be mesmerizing — a sitting room of this type might feature a Moroccan rug, carved wooden screens and a tapestry hung behind the sofa.

Handwoven kilim rugs, known for their wealth of rich colors and unique weaving tradition, are pileless: Whereas the Beni Ourain rugs of Morocco can be described as dense with a thick surface or pile, an authentic kilim rug is thin and flat. (The term “kilim” is Turkish in origin, but this type of textile artistry is practiced all across the Balkans, throughout the Arab world and elsewhere.) 

When it comes to eye-catching floor coverings, the distinctive “medallion” pattern of Oushak rugs has two types of rounded shapes alternating against a rich red or blue background created with natural dyes, while the elaborate “star” pattern involves large eight-pointed shapes in diagonal rows alternating with diamonds.  

If you’re looking for something unexpected, find a runner rug that pops in your hallway or on your stairs. Dig for dazzling geometric patterns in our inventory of mid-century modern rugs and carpets, which includes works designed by the likes of Swedish textile masters Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Marianne Richter and other artisans. 

Carpets and rugs have been around for thousands of years. Prehistoric humans turned to animal skin, wool and fur to craft simple fabrics to soften hard terrain. A 2016 study suggests that "cave lions" were hunted for exactly this purpose, and that decorating your cave with their pelts may have conferred strength and prestige. Although many of these early textiles are still in existence, tracing their precise origins is difficult. Carpets quickly became such a valuable trade commodity that the weavings could easily travel far from their places of origin. 

The oldest known carpet was found in southern Siberia. (It may have traveled there from Persepolis in Iran.) For the flat-weave floor rugs crafted by Native Americans, cotton was the primary material before sheep’s wool was introduced in the 16th century. In Europe, carpet-making was fundamental to folk art, and Asian carpets imported to European countries were at one time considered a precious luxury and not intended to remain permanently on the floor. 

With the variety of area rugs and carpets rolled out for you on 1stDibs — a collection that includes traditional, modern, minimalist rugs and other coverings of all kinds — things will be looking up whenever you’re looking down. 

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