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Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Samarkand (Khotan) Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Samarkand (Khotan) Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Samarkand (Khotan) Rug

Located in New York, NY

vibrant expression. Expertly curated by Doris Leslie Blau, this rare rug is a testament to centuries of

Category

Mid-20th Century Afghan Khotan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Rug with Polychromatic Geometric Pattern
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Rug with Polychromatic Geometric Pattern

Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Rug with Polychromatic Geometric Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

—hand-knotted in wool and silk. On the design: Inspired from a rare modernism, this rug further

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Samarkand (Khotan) Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Samarkand (Khotan) Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Samarkand (Khotan) Rug

Located in New York, NY

and authenticity. This Samarkand rug represents a rare fusion of cultures along the Silk Road and

Category

Early 20th Century Afghan Khotan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Tiger Rug in Gold and Black Tones
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Tiger Rug in Gold and Black Tones

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Tiger Rug in Gold and Black Tones

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Classics collection, which features representations of a wide range of rare, historic antique rug styles in

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Persian Bakshaish Rug in Navy Blue with Floral Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Persian Bakshaish Rug in Navy Blue with Floral Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Persian Bakshaish Rug in Navy Blue with Floral Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

floral design like those seen in Persian Bakshaish rugs and similar, rare provenances. On the Design

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Persian Style Rug In Gold and Red with Medallion
Rug & Kilim’s Persian Style Rug In Gold and Red with Medallion

Rug & Kilim’s Persian Style Rug In Gold and Red with Medallion

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Oriental rug patterns—one of Josh Nazmiyal’s most beloved, rare aesthetics. This design in particular draws

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Rug in Solid Grey and Beige Tones
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Rug in Solid Grey and Beige Tones

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Rug in Solid Grey and Beige Tones

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

welcoming the forgiving color and soft presence. A sophisticated, rare oversized contemporary rug that sits

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Rug & Kilim’s Zeychour Inspired Rug in Deep Red and Blue Florals
Rug & Kilim’s Zeychour Inspired Rug in Deep Red and Blue Florals

Rug & Kilim’s Zeychour Inspired Rug in Deep Red and Blue Florals

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Collection by Rug & Kilim—its design inspired by very rare Caucasian rug of the titular Zeychour

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Persian Bakshaish Style Rug in Red with Geometric Medallion
Rug & Kilim’s Persian Bakshaish Style Rug in Red with Geometric Medallion

Rug & Kilim’s Persian Bakshaish Style Rug in Red with Geometric Medallion

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Bakshaish rugs and similar, rare provenances. On the Design: One fundamental idea that our Principal

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary rug in Solid Beige-Brown Tones
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary rug in Solid Beige-Brown Tones

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary rug in Solid Beige-Brown Tones

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

forgiving color and soft presence. A sophisticated, rare oversized contemporary rug that sits comfortably

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Runner Rug in Geometric Pattern
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Runner Rug in Geometric Pattern

Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Runner Rug in Geometric Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

and silk. On the design: Inspired from a rare modernism, this 4x8 rug further exemplifies our mid

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Antique Bessarabian Botanical Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Antique Bessarabian Botanical Rug Doris Leslie Blau

Antique Bessarabian Botanical Rug Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

at the crossroads of empire and rural artistry. Expertly curated by Doris Leslie Blau, this rare rug

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Moldovan Bessarabian Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Samarkand (Khotan) Silk Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Samarkand (Khotan) Silk Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Samarkand (Khotan) Silk Rug

Located in New York, NY

met on the Silk Road—this rare silk rug stands out for its dramatic use of color and symbolic depth

Category

Early 20th Century East Turkestani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Handmade Chain Stitch Rug, Beige, Brown Geometric Pattern
Rug & Kilim’s Handmade Chain Stitch Rug, Beige, Brown Geometric Pattern

Rug & Kilim’s Handmade Chain Stitch Rug, Beige, Brown Geometric Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

transitional style. With a thoughtful colour selection in a rare style, the rug is best suited for entryways

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Bezalel Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Bezalel Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Bezalel Rug

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Bezalel Rug Size: 11'2" × 11'5" (340 × 347 cm) This rare and captivating vintage Bezalel

Category

Early 20th Century Palestinian Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Zeychour Style Rug in Blue with Red Fox Pictorial
Rug & Kilim’s Zeychour Style Rug in Blue with Red Fox Pictorial

Rug & Kilim’s Zeychour Style Rug in Blue with Red Fox Pictorial

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Collection by Rug & Kilim—its design inspired by very rare Caucasian rug of the titular Seychour (sometimes

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Khotan Rug, Very Rare Design, circa 1880
Khotan Rug, Very Rare Design, circa 1880

Khotan Rug, Very Rare Design, circa 1880

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a Khotan rug with a very rare design from the 1880's.

Category

Antique 19th Century Turkestan Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Rug in Red, Brown & Orange Striae
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Rug in Red, Brown & Orange Striae

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Rug in Red, Brown & Orange Striae

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

sporting a magnificent palace size rare to solid rugs, a grand piece well suited for a variety of spacious

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary rug in Solid Beige-Brown Tones
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary rug in Solid Beige-Brown Tones

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary rug in Solid Beige-Brown Tones

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

welcoming the forgiving color and soft presence. A sophisticated, rare oversized contemporary rug that sits

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Custom Ombre Rug in Gray-Beige Gradience
Rug & Kilim’s Custom Ombre Rug in Gray-Beige Gradience

Rug & Kilim’s Custom Ombre Rug in Gray-Beige Gradience

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

sophisticated, rare contemporary rug that sits comfortably anywhere. Further enjoys pristine condition. Custom

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Samarkand (Khotan) Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Samarkand (Khotan) Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Samarkand (Khotan) Rug

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Samarkand (Khotan) Rug Size: 7'0" × 13'3" (213 × 403 cm) Rooted in the weaving traditions

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkestan Khotan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Runner Rug in Geometric Pattern
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Runner Rug in Geometric Pattern

Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Runner Rug in Geometric Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

and silk. On the design: Inspired from a rare modernism, this 4x8 rug further exemplifies our mid

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug with Abstract Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug with Abstract Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug with Abstract Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

mood. On the design: Inspired from a rare modernism, this art rug further exemplifies our mid

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan-Inspired Rug in White and Blue Tribal Medallions
Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan-Inspired Rug in White and Blue Tribal Medallions

Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan-Inspired Rug in White and Blue Tribal Medallions

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Rug & Kilim’s contemporary ode to rare Moroccan rug designs, carrying an exceptional tribal pattern

Category

2010s Indian Tribal Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Rug in Red, Brown & Orange Striae
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Rug in Red, Brown & Orange Striae

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Rug in Red, Brown & Orange Striae

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

sporting a magnificent palace size rare to solid rugs, a grand piece well suited for a variety of spacious

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Tabriz Style Rug in Beige Gold Floral Pattern
Rug & Kilim’s Tabriz Style Rug in Beige Gold Floral Pattern

Rug & Kilim’s Tabriz Style Rug in Beige Gold Floral Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

A 12 x 17 rug from the Modern Classics collection by Rug & Kilim, paying homage to some of the

Category

2010s Indian Tabriz Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Tiger Rug in Gold and Black Tones
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Tiger Rug in Gold and Black Tones

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Tiger Rug in Gold and Black Tones

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Classics collection, which features representations of a wide range of rare, historic antique rug styles in

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Samarkand Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Samarkand Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Samarkand Rug

Located in New York, NY

curated by Doris Leslie Blau, this rare rug is a testament to centuries of weaving artistry. Doris Leslie

Category

Mid-20th Century East Turkestani Khotan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Persian Style Rug in Beige and Red with Floral Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Persian Style Rug in Beige and Red with Floral Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Persian Style Rug in Beige and Red with Floral Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

-knotted in wool, its design draws inspiration from rare antique Persian rug designs. On the Design

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Persian Rug in Rare Blue
Persian Rug in Rare Blue

Persian Rug in Rare Blue

$7,500

W 126 in L 174 in

Persian Rug in Rare Blue

Located in New York, NY

Ref 88066

Category

Vintage 1930s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Persian Rug in Rare Blue
Persian Rug in Rare Blue

Persian Rug in Rare Blue

$7,500

W 126 in L 174 in

Persian Rug in Rare Blue

Located in New York, NY

Ref 88066

Category

Vintage 1930s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Persian Style Rug In Gold and Red with Medallion
Rug & Kilim’s Persian Style Rug In Gold and Red with Medallion

Rug & Kilim’s Persian Style Rug In Gold and Red with Medallion

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Oriental rug patterns—one of Josh Nazmiyal’s most beloved, rare aesthetics. This design in particular draws

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Rug with Polychromatic Geometric Pattern
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Rug with Polychromatic Geometric Pattern

Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Rug with Polychromatic Geometric Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

—hand-knotted in wool and silk. On the design: Inspired from a rare modernism, this rug further

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Persian Style Rug with Black, Blue and Purple Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Persian Style Rug with Black, Blue and Purple Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Persian Style Rug with Black, Blue and Purple Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

rare, historic antique rug styles in an unmatched contemporary quality, this particular design features

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Persian Bakshaish Rug in Navy Blue with Floral Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Persian Bakshaish Rug in Navy Blue with Floral Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Persian Bakshaish Rug in Navy Blue with Floral Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

floral design like those seen in Persian Bakshaish rugs and similar, rare provenances. On the Design

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Persian Style Rug with Gold and Beige-Brown Floral Pattern
Rug & Kilim’s Persian Style Rug with Gold and Beige-Brown Floral Pattern

Rug & Kilim’s Persian Style Rug with Gold and Beige-Brown Floral Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

. Further On the Design: The fine detail is a rare trait in rugs of this grand style and gracious size

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Green with Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Green with Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Green with Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

-before seen in this quality. On the design: Inspired from a rare modernism, this art rug further

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Rug in Solid Gray and Beige Tones
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Rug in Solid Gray and Beige Tones

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Rug in Solid Gray and Beige Tones

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

welcoming the forgiving color and soft presence. A sophisticated, rare oversized contemporary rug that sits

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Rug in Solid Grey and Beige Tones
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Rug in Solid Grey and Beige Tones

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Rug in Solid Grey and Beige Tones

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

welcoming the forgiving color and soft presence. A sophisticated, rare oversized contemporary rug that sits

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Rug & Kilim’s Tribal Style Runner Rug in Red and Gold Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Tribal Style Runner Rug in Red and Gold Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Tribal Style Runner Rug in Red and Gold Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

rare pictorial patterns. Hand-knotted in Ghazni wool. On the Design: The rug features a minimalist

Category

2010s Indian Tribal Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ararat Rugs Mamluk Rug with Ra's Eye Design Mamlouk Egypt Revival Carpet
Ararat Rugs Mamluk Rug with Ra's Eye Design Mamlouk Egypt Revival Carpet

Ararat Rugs Mamluk Rug with Ra's Eye Design Mamlouk Egypt Revival Carpet

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

for collectors and connoisseurs alike, the Mamlouk Rug is a rare opportunity to own a piece of art

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan-Inspired Rug in White and Blue Tribal Medallions
Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan-Inspired Rug in White and Blue Tribal Medallions

Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan-Inspired Rug in White and Blue Tribal Medallions

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Rug & Kilim’s contemporary ode to rare Moroccan rug designs, carrying an exceptional tribal pattern

Category

2010s Indian Tribal Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Antique Caucasian Rug - Rare Caucasian Carpet, Caucasus Rug, Antique Rug
Antique Caucasian Rug - Rare Caucasian Carpet, Caucasus Rug, Antique Rug

Antique Caucasian Rug - Rare Caucasian Carpet, Caucasus Rug, Antique Rug

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

Rare Caucasian Rug Caucasus Rug Size: 176×224 cm This wonderful rug is a formerly unpublished

Category

Antique 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Samarkand Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Samarkand Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Samarkand Rug

Located in New York, NY

aesthetic legacy. Expertly curated by Doris Leslie Blau, this rare rug is a testament to centuries of

Category

Mid-20th Century Uzbek Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s White Minimalist Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Geometric Pattern
Rug & Kilim’s White Minimalist Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Geometric Pattern

Rug & Kilim’s White Minimalist Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Geometric Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

in this quality. On the design: Inspired from a rare modernism, this art rug further exemplifies

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Rug in Solid Gray and Beige Tones
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Rug in Solid Gray and Beige Tones

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Rug in Solid Gray and Beige Tones

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

welcoming the forgiving color and soft presence. A sophisticated, rare oversized contemporary rug that sits

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Style Runner Rug in Burnt Orange with Kirin Pictorials
Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Style Runner Rug in Burnt Orange with Kirin Pictorials

Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Style Runner Rug in Burnt Orange with Kirin Pictorials

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in a special blend of Ghazni wool, this 3x9 runner rug is an exciting new addition to

Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Style Runner Rug in Burnt Orange with Kirin Pictorials
Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Style Runner Rug in Burnt Orange with Kirin Pictorials

Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Style Runner Rug in Burnt Orange with Kirin Pictorials

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in a special blend of Ghazni wool, this 3x9 runner rug is an exciting new addition to

Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Persian Style Rug in Beige and Red with Floral Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Persian Style Rug in Beige and Red with Floral Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Persian Style Rug in Beige and Red with Floral Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

-knotted in wool, its design draws inspiration from rare antique Persian rug designs. On the Design

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Handmade Chain Stitch Rug, Beige, Brown Geometric Pattern
Rug & Kilim’s Handmade Chain Stitch Rug, Beige, Brown Geometric Pattern

Rug & Kilim’s Handmade Chain Stitch Rug, Beige, Brown Geometric Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

transitional style. With a thoughtful colour selection in a rare style, the rug is best suited for entryways

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Zeki Müren Rugs with Red and Black Geometric Pattern, by Rug & Kilim
Vintage Zeki Müren Rugs with Red and Black Geometric Pattern, by Rug & Kilim

Vintage Zeki Müren Rugs with Red and Black Geometric Pattern, by Rug & Kilim

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

on the Condition: This rare mid-century rug further enjoys an otherwise good condition for this

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Green with Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Green with Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Green with Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

in this quality. On the design: Inspired from a rare modernism, this art rug further exemplifies

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

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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.