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Bakshaish Rug Golden Saffron Color
Bakshaish Rug Golden Saffron Color

Bakshaish Rug Golden Saffron Color

$28,413

W 90.95 in L 163.39 in

Bakshaish Rug Golden Saffron Color

Located in Ferrara, IT

Antique Bakshaish Rug, 19th Century. Rare antique Bakhshaish carpet on an ivory background, natural

Category

Antique 19th Century Azerbaijani Bakshaish Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Fine Antique Indian Agra Rug with Ardabil Design
Fine Antique Indian Agra Rug with Ardabil Design

Fine Antique Indian Agra Rug with Ardabil Design

Located in Milan, IT

centralised pattern originating from a very rare 16th century Persian Safavid rug known as the Ardabil carpet

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Agra Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Vintage Turkish Rug, circa 1940 8'8 x 17'2
Large Vintage Turkish Rug, circa 1940 8'8 x 17'2

Large Vintage Turkish Rug, circa 1940 8'8 x 17'2

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Large vintage Turkish rug, circa 1940. In a rare size this handwoven rug from Turkey is an imposing

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Agra Antique rug, Red Light-Blue - 5'7" x 7'1"
Agra Antique rug, Red Light-Blue - 5'7" x 7'1"

Agra Antique rug, Red Light-Blue - 5'7" x 7'1"

Located in New York, NY

, making it a rare find among rugs of its kind. Its unconventional aesthetics and striking colors make it a

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Agra Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Moldavian Kilim Rug Floral Large Livingroom Carpet Zig-Zag Border
Antique Moldavian Kilim Rug Floral Large Livingroom Carpet Zig-Zag Border

Antique Moldavian Kilim Rug Floral Large Livingroom Carpet Zig-Zag Border

Located in Wembley, GB

Moldavian Kilim rug represents a rare convergence of large-scale floral artistry, symbolic folk design, bold

Category

Vintage 1940s Moldovan Art Deco Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Turkish Isparta Rug with Red Open Field and Medallion
Antique Turkish Isparta Rug with Red Open Field and Medallion

Antique Turkish Isparta Rug with Red Open Field and Medallion

Located in Long Island City, NY

rug is a rare and exciting new curation from our Antique collection. On the Design: Keen eyes will

Category

Vintage 1910s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Kilim Rug, Handwoven Wool, Chevron Motif Flatweave Carpet, 1950s
Antique Turkish Kilim Rug, Handwoven Wool, Chevron Motif Flatweave Carpet, 1950s

Antique Turkish Kilim Rug, Handwoven Wool, Chevron Motif Flatweave Carpet, 1950s

Located in Wembley, GB

preservation. Why This Kilim Is Exceptional This Antique Turkish Mihrabi Kilim rug offers a rare blend of

Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Indian Abstract Handmade Wool Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Indian Abstract Handmade Wool Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Indian Abstract Handmade Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

, Persian rugs. A rare piece from the Doris Leslie Blau Collection, this rug exemplifies superior artistry

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turkish-Mongol Ghom Persian Rug – Tree of Life Design  67.7 x 35.8
Turkish-Mongol Ghom Persian Rug – Tree of Life Design  67.7 x 35.8

Turkish-Mongol Ghom Persian Rug – Tree of Life Design 67.7 x 35.8

$2,553Sale Price|20% Off

W 35.83 in L 67.72 in

Turkish-Mongol Ghom Persian Rug – Tree of Life Design 67.7 x 35.8

Located in Lisbon, PT

Rare Turkish-Mongol Ghom (Qom) rug featuring the symbolic Tree of Life, representing the Myth of

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Turkish Oushak Area Rug, Wool Pile, Botanical Design, 1900s
Vintage Turkish Oushak Area Rug, Wool Pile, Botanical Design, 1900s

Vintage Turkish Oushak Area Rug, Wool Pile, Botanical Design, 1900s

Located in Barrington, IL

This exquisite early 20th-century Turkish Oushak area rug showcases a rare botanical pattern

Category

Vintage 1920s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Tulu Rug in Blue with Colorful Medallion Pattern
Vintage Tulu Rug in Blue with Colorful Medallion Pattern

Vintage Tulu Rug in Blue with Colorful Medallion Pattern

Located in Long Island City, NY

This vintage 5x6 Tulu rug is from the latest entries in Rug & Kilim’s rare tribal curations. Hand

Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Karabagh & Red Tapestry Animal Handmade Carpet Pictorial Rug
Antique Caucasian Karabagh & Red Tapestry Animal Handmade Carpet Pictorial Rug

Antique Caucasian Karabagh & Red Tapestry Animal Handmade Carpet Pictorial Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

friendly items without any harm for human. As a rare collectible, this antique rug seamlessly marries

Category

20th Century Caucasian Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Wool

Tierra Runner Rug Peace Industry (R)
Tierra Runner Rug Peace Industry (R)

Tierra Runner Rug Peace Industry (R)

$1,562 / item

W 30 in L 120 in

Tierra Runner Rug Peace Industry (R)

By Melina Finkelstein

Located in Oakland, CA

Central Asian Steppes. I have been producing and designing this extremely rare form of rug making since

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Rug, Square Format, Red & Chartreuse
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Rug, Square Format, Red & Chartreuse

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Rug, Square Format, Red & Chartreuse

Located in Barrington, IL

Discover the exceptional elegance of this Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak rug, a truly rare and

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Square Shaped Bokhara Rug in deep red, Pakistan 1950s
Vintage Square Shaped Bokhara Rug in deep red, Pakistan 1950s

Vintage Square Shaped Bokhara Rug in deep red, Pakistan 1950s

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a rare, square shaped Bokhara rug in burgundy red. Very attractive

Category

Vintage 1950s Pakistani Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Antique Afghan Baluch Rug 3.4' x 6.9' 1930s - 1С1159
Handmade Antique Afghan Baluch Rug 3.4' x 6.9' 1930s - 1С1159

Handmade Antique Afghan Baluch Rug 3.4' x 6.9' 1930s - 1С1159

$661Sale Price|70% Off

W 41.34 in L 83.47 in

Handmade Antique Afghan Baluch Rug 3.4' x 6.9' 1930s - 1С1159

Located in Bordeaux, FR

bohemian, tribal, rustic, or traditional interiors. A rare and timeless Afghan Baluch rug that adds warmth

Category

Vintage 1930s Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

LoFi Runner Rug Peace Industry (R)
LoFi Runner Rug Peace Industry (R)

LoFi Runner Rug Peace Industry (R)

$750 / item

W 24 in L 72 in

LoFi Runner Rug Peace Industry (R)

By Melina Finkelstein

Located in Oakland, CA

Central Asian Steppes. I have been producing and designing this extremely rare form of rug making since

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage European Modernist Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage European Modernist Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage European Modernist Rug

Located in New York, NY

intimate setting, this rare Modernist rug offers a compelling synthesis of artistry and function, embodying

Category

Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Fine Oversize Vintage Cream Ground Kirman Rug with Paisley Pattern
Fine Oversize Vintage Cream Ground Kirman Rug with Paisley Pattern

Fine Oversize Vintage Cream Ground Kirman Rug with Paisley Pattern

Located in Milan, IT

almost a resemblance of a fabric. Woven in a rare oversize format, this rug is in perfect condition and

Category

Vintage 1940s Azerbaijani Kirman Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tibetan, 'Super Fine Collection' Rug
Tibetan, 'Super Fine Collection' Rug

Tibetan, 'Super Fine Collection' Rug

$33,800

W 120 in L 168 in

Tibetan, 'Super Fine Collection' Rug

Located in Long Island, NY

rug represents the epitome of luxury and indulgence. It is a one-of-a-kind rug and a rare piece. A

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Tibetan, 'Super Fine Collection' Rug
Tibetan, 'Super Fine Collection' Rug

Tibetan, 'Super Fine Collection' Rug

$33,800

W 120 in L 168 in

Tibetan, 'Super Fine Collection' Rug

Located in Long Island, NY

rug represents the epitome of luxury and indulgence. It is a one-of-a-kind rug and a rare piece. A

Category

Vintage 1980s African Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Tibetan, 'Super Fine Collection' Rug
Tibetan, 'Super Fine Collection' Rug

Tibetan, 'Super Fine Collection' Rug

$33,800

W 120 in L 168 in

Tibetan, 'Super Fine Collection' Rug

Located in Long Island, NY

rug represents the epitome of luxury and indulgence. It is a one-of-a-kind rug and a rare piece. A

Category

Vintage 1980s Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Tibetan, 'Super Fine Collection' Rug
Tibetan, 'Super Fine Collection' Rug

Tibetan, 'Super Fine Collection' Rug

$33,800

W 120 in L 168 in

Tibetan, 'Super Fine Collection' Rug

Located in Long Island, NY

rug represents the epitome of luxury and indulgence. It is a one-of-a-kind rug and a rare piece. A

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Tibetan, 'Super Fine Collection' Rug
Tibetan, 'Super Fine Collection' Rug

Tibetan, 'Super Fine Collection' Rug

$33,800

W 120 in L 168 in

Tibetan, 'Super Fine Collection' Rug

Located in Long Island, NY

rug represents the epitome of luxury and indulgence. It is a one-of-a-kind rug and a rare piece. A

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Tibetan, 'Super Fine Collection' Rug
Tibetan, 'Super Fine Collection' Rug

Tibetan, 'Super Fine Collection' Rug

$33,800

W 120 in L 168 in

Tibetan, 'Super Fine Collection' Rug

Located in Long Island, NY

rug represents the epitome of luxury and indulgence. It is a one-of-a-kind rug and a rare piece. A

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Tibetan, 'Super Fine Collection' Rug
Tibetan, 'Super Fine Collection' Rug

Tibetan, 'Super Fine Collection' Rug

$33,800

W 120 in L 168 in

Tibetan, 'Super Fine Collection' Rug

Located in Long Island, NY

rug represents the epitome of luxury and indulgence. It is a one-of-a-kind rug and a rare piece. A

Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Tibetan, 'Super Fine Collection' Rug
Tibetan, 'Super Fine Collection' Rug

Tibetan, 'Super Fine Collection' Rug

$33,800

W 120 in L 168 in

Tibetan, 'Super Fine Collection' Rug

Located in Long Island, NY

rug represents the epitome of luxury and indulgence. It is a one-of-a-kind rug and a rare piece. A

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tibetan, 'Super Fine Collection' Rug
Tibetan, 'Super Fine Collection' Rug

Tibetan, 'Super Fine Collection' Rug

$33,800

W 120 in L 168 in

Tibetan, 'Super Fine Collection' Rug

Located in Long Island, NY

rug represents the epitome of luxury and indulgence. It is a one-of-a-kind rug and a rare piece. A

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Tibetan, 'Super Fine Collection' Rug
Tibetan, 'Super Fine Collection' Rug

Tibetan, 'Super Fine Collection' Rug

$33,800

W 120 in L 168 in

Tibetan, 'Super Fine Collection' Rug

Located in Long Island, NY

rug represents the epitome of luxury and indulgence. It is a one-of-a-kind rug and a rare piece. A

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Jamie Drake, 'Tiger Eye' Rug
Jamie Drake, 'Tiger Eye' Rug

Jamie Drake, 'Tiger Eye' Rug

$10,800

W 72 in L 108 in

Jamie Drake, 'Tiger Eye' Rug

Located in Long Island, NY

epitome of luxury and indulgence. It is a one-of-a-kind rug and a rare piece. A truly remarkable work

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Jamie Drake, 'Cabochon Beige' Rug
Jamie Drake, 'Cabochon Beige' Rug

Jamie Drake, 'Cabochon Beige' Rug

$13,600

W 72 in L 108 in

Jamie Drake, 'Cabochon Beige' Rug

Located in Long Island, NY

rug represents the epitome of luxury and indulgence. It is a one-of-a-kind rug and a rare piece. A

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Jamie Drake, 'Pulsating Pinstripes' Rug
Jamie Drake, 'Pulsating Pinstripes' Rug

Jamie Drake, 'Pulsating Pinstripes' Rug

Located in Long Island, NY

rug represents the epitome of luxury and indulgence. It is a one-of-a-kind rug and a rare piece. A

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Jamie Drake, 'Madame Butterfly' Rug
Jamie Drake, 'Madame Butterfly' Rug

Jamie Drake, 'Madame Butterfly' Rug

Located in Long Island, NY

rug represents the epitome of luxury and indulgence. It is a one-of-a-kind rug and a rare piece. A

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Tibetan - 'Super Fine Collection' Rug
Tibetan - 'Super Fine Collection' Rug

Tibetan - 'Super Fine Collection' Rug

Located in Long Island, NY

rug represents the epitome of luxury and indulgence. It is a one-of-a-kind rug and a rare piece. A

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Tibetan - 'Super Fine Collection' Rug
Tibetan - 'Super Fine Collection' Rug

Tibetan - 'Super Fine Collection' Rug

Located in Long Island, NY

rug represents the epitome of luxury and indulgence. It is a one-of-a-kind rug and a rare piece. A

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Tibetan - 'Super Fine Collection' Rug
Tibetan - 'Super Fine Collection' Rug

Tibetan - 'Super Fine Collection' Rug

Located in Long Island, NY

rug represents the epitome of luxury and indulgence. It is a one-of-a-kind rug and a rare piece. A

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Tibetan, 'Super Fine Collection' Rug
Tibetan, 'Super Fine Collection' Rug

Tibetan, 'Super Fine Collection' Rug

Located in Long Island, NY

rug represents the epitome of luxury and indulgence. It is a one-of-a-kind rug and a rare piece. A

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Tibetan - 'Super Fine Collection' Rug
Tibetan - 'Super Fine Collection' Rug

Tibetan - 'Super Fine Collection' Rug

Located in Long Island, NY

rug represents the epitome of luxury and indulgence. It is a one-of-a-kind rug and a rare piece. A

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Tibetan - 'Super Fine Collection' Rug
Tibetan - 'Super Fine Collection' Rug

Tibetan - 'Super Fine Collection' Rug

Located in Long Island, NY

rug represents the epitome of luxury and indulgence. It is a one-of-a-kind rug and a rare piece. A

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Tibetan - 'Super Fine Collection' Rug
Tibetan - 'Super Fine Collection' Rug

Tibetan - 'Super Fine Collection' Rug

Located in Long Island, NY

rug represents the epitome of luxury and indulgence. It is a one-of-a-kind rug and a rare piece. A

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Tibetan, 'Super Fine Collection' Rug
Tibetan, 'Super Fine Collection' Rug

Tibetan, 'Super Fine Collection' Rug

Located in Long Island, NY

rug represents the epitome of luxury and indulgence. It is a one-of-a-kind rug and a rare piece. A

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Jamie Drake, 'St. Petersburg' Rug
Jamie Drake, 'St. Petersburg' Rug

Jamie Drake, 'St. Petersburg' Rug

$16,000

W 96 in L 96 in

Jamie Drake, 'St. Petersburg' Rug

Located in Long Island, NY

rug represents the epitome of luxury and indulgence. It is a one-of-a-kind rug and a rare piece. A

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Tibetan - 'Super Fine Collection' Rug
Tibetan - 'Super Fine Collection' Rug

Tibetan - 'Super Fine Collection' Rug

Located in Long Island, NY

rug represents the epitome of luxury and indulgence. It is a one-of-a-kind rug and a rare piece. A

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Tibetan - 'Super Fine Collection' Rug
Tibetan - 'Super Fine Collection' Rug

Tibetan - 'Super Fine Collection' Rug

Located in Long Island, NY

rug represents the epitome of luxury and indulgence. It is a one-of-a-kind rug and a rare piece. A

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Tibetan - 'Super Fine Collection' Rug
Tibetan - 'Super Fine Collection' Rug

Tibetan - 'Super Fine Collection' Rug

Located in Long Island, NY

luxury and indulgence. It is a one-of-a-kind rug and a rare piece. A truly remarkable work of art

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tibetan - 'Super Fine Collection' Rug
Tibetan - 'Super Fine Collection' Rug

Tibetan - 'Super Fine Collection' Rug

Located in Long Island, NY

rug represents the epitome of luxury and indulgence. It is a one-of-a-kind rug and a rare piece. A

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Tibetan, 'Super Fine Collection' Rug
Tibetan, 'Super Fine Collection' Rug

Tibetan, 'Super Fine Collection' Rug

Located in Long Island, NY

rug represents the epitome of luxury and indulgence. It is a one-of-a-kind rug and a rare piece. A

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Tibetan, 'Super Fine Collection' Rug
Tibetan, 'Super Fine Collection' Rug

Tibetan, 'Super Fine Collection' Rug

Located in Long Island, NY

rug represents the epitome of luxury and indulgence. It is a one-of-a-kind rug and a rare piece. A

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Tibetan, 'Super Fine Collection' Rug
Tibetan, 'Super Fine Collection' Rug

Tibetan, 'Super Fine Collection' Rug

Located in Long Island, NY

rug represents the epitome of luxury and indulgence. It is a one-of-a-kind rug and a rare piece. A

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Tibetan - 'Super Fine Collection' Rug
Tibetan - 'Super Fine Collection' Rug

Tibetan - 'Super Fine Collection' Rug

Located in Long Island, NY

rug represents the epitome of luxury and indulgence. It is a one-of-a-kind rug and a rare piece. A

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Via Como, 'Fiori Chinese' Rug
Via Como, 'Fiori Chinese' Rug

Via Como, 'Fiori Chinese' Rug

$11,550

W 79 in L 118 in

Via Como, 'Fiori Chinese' Rug

Located in Long Island, NY

rug represents the epitome of luxury and indulgence. It is a one-of-a-kind rug and a rare piece. A

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Via Como, 'Mirror Green' Rug
Via Como, 'Mirror Green' Rug

Via Como, 'Mirror Green' Rug

$11,550

W 79 in L 118 in

Via Como, 'Mirror Green' Rug

Located in Long Island, NY

epitome of luxury and indulgence. It is a one-of-a-kind rug and a rare piece. A truly remarkable work

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Rare Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the rare rug you’re looking for. Frequently made of fabric, wool and cotton, every rare rug was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a rare rug, we have 465 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect rare rug — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right rare rug, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Folk Art styles are of considerable interest. Antonín Kybal, Ingegerd Silow and Jacques Borker each produced at least one beautiful rare rug that is worth considering.

How Much is a Rare Rug?

Prices for a rare rug start at $450 and top out at $320,000 with the average selling for $7,085.

Finding the Right Rugs And 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.