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Rare Antique Rug Caucasian Rug Karabagh Handmade Carpet Oriental Rugs for Sale
Rare Antique Rug Caucasian Rug Karabagh Handmade Carpet Oriental Rugs for Sale

Rare Antique Rug Caucasian Rug Karabagh Handmade Carpet Oriental Rugs for Sale

Located in Wembley, GB

Walk into the rich history and timeless charm with our rare antique Caucasian rug. This exquisite

Category

Antique 1890s Caucasian Art Deco Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Wool

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

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

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Classic Style rug in Tan with Blue and Gold Floral Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Classic Style rug in Tan with Blue and Gold Floral Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Classic Style rug in Tan with Blue and Gold Floral Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in all silk, this 8x10 from our Modern Classics collection is an ode to rare European

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Classic Style Rug with Polychromatic Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Classic Style Rug with Polychromatic Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Classic Style Rug with Polychromatic Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This antique 9x13 French Deco rug is the next addition to Rug & Kilim’s rare curation of

Category

2010s Indian Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Navajo Yei Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, Mid-20th Century
Vintage Navajo Yei Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, Mid-20th Century

Vintage Navajo Yei Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, Mid-20th Century

Located in Barrington, IL

humans and the Great Spirit, often depicted in ceremonial attire. This rare rug not only reflects

Category

Mid-20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Silk Yarkand Samarkand Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Silk Yarkand Samarkand Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Silk Yarkand Samarkand Rug

Located in New York, NY

rug is a rare textile artifact—testament to the cultural interweaving of Chinese, Persian, and

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Afghan Khotan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Rare Viennese Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Rare Viennese Rug Doris Leslie Blau

Rare Viennese Rug Doris Leslie Blau

$105,000

W 152 in L 190 in

Rare Viennese Rug Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

Rare Viennese Rug Doris Leslie Blau Size: 12'8" × 15'10" (386 × 482 cm) Circa: 1900 Age: Vintage

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Antique Rug Caucasian Rug Blush Pink Carpet Oriental Rugs for Sale
Rare Antique Rug Caucasian Rug Blush Pink Carpet Oriental Rugs for Sale

Rare Antique Rug Caucasian Rug Blush Pink Carpet Oriental Rugs for Sale

Located in Wembley, GB

An excellent example of a traditional Caucasian carpet is Oriental rug weaving from the Kazak

Category

Vintage 1950s Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Bobyrug’s wonderful antique rare Caucasian Karabagh rug
Bobyrug’s wonderful antique rare Caucasian Karabagh rug

Bobyrug’s wonderful antique rare Caucasian Karabagh rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Very beautiful late 19th century Armenian Karabagh rug with beautiful and rare stylized floral

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Armenian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique 1880s Samarkand Khotan Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Antique 1880s Samarkand Khotan Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Antique 1880s Samarkand Khotan Rug

Located in New York, NY

-century East Turkestani craftsmanship, this rare square Samarkand rug radiates the multicultural charm and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Afghan Khotan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Rug, Black and White Stripes and Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Rug, Black and White Stripes and Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Rug, Black and White Stripes and Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

admire the rare eclectic quality of this rug and a unique sense of depth and dimensionality it boasts

Category

2010s Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Tribal Rug with Animal Pictorials
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Tribal Rug with Animal Pictorials

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Tribal Rug with Animal Pictorials

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 3x4 modern pictorial rug represents a new line of tribal carpets in the

Category

2010s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage East Turkestan Samarkand Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage East Turkestan Samarkand Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage East Turkestan Samarkand Rug

Located in New York, NY

sophistication and timeless charm. Expertly curated by Doris Leslie Blau, this rare rug is a testament to

Category

Mid-20th Century Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Ukrainian Bessarabian Botanical Rug

Located in New York, NY

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Ukrainian Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Rare Pictorial Biblical Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Rare Pictorial Biblical Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Rare Pictorial Biblical Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique Rare Pictorial Biblical Rug Size: 6'1" × 12'2" (185 × 370 cm) Rich in heritage and artistry

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Antique Caucasian Kuba Room Size Rug
Rare Antique Caucasian Kuba Room Size Rug

Rare Antique Caucasian Kuba Room Size Rug

Located in New York, NY

A highly decorative early 20th-century Heavy Medium Pile Rare Room size Caucasian Kuba Rug

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Kazak Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

CYBER DEAL, 10x12 Rare Antique Persian Sultanabad Mahal Rug 295cmx348cm Rug
CYBER DEAL, 10x12 Rare Antique Persian Sultanabad Mahal Rug 295cmx348cm Rug

CYBER DEAL, 10x12 Rare Antique Persian Sultanabad Mahal Rug 295cmx348cm Rug

Located in New York, NY

This antique Persian Sultanabad Mahal rug, circa 1880, features a bold geometric allover pattern

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Rare Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Rare Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Rare Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug

Located in New York, NY

Rare Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug Size: 13'9" × 23'8" (419 × 721 cm) An early 20th century

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Runner Rug in Cream with Floral Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Runner Rug in Cream with Floral Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Runner Rug in Cream with Floral Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Collection by Rug & Kilim. Its design is inspired by those seen in the rare and unique American hooked

Category

2010s Indian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Vintage PIctorial Rug in Beige with Twin Roosters, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage PIctorial Rug in Beige with Twin Roosters, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage PIctorial Rug in Beige with Twin Roosters, from Rug & Kilim

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 2×3 vintage Turkish rug has a rare pictorial design with twin roosters

Category

2010s Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Wool Samarkand (Khotan) Rug

Located in New York, NY

, contributing to the piece’s character and testament to its fine craftsmanship. This Samarkand rug is a rare

Category

Early 20th Century Central Asian Khotan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Classic Style Rug with Gray and Blue Floral Pattern
Rug & Kilim’s Classic Style Rug with Gray and Blue Floral Pattern

Rug & Kilim’s Classic Style Rug with Gray and Blue Floral Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This antique 9x13 French Deco rug is the next addition to Rug & Kilim’s rare curation of classic

Category

2010s Indian Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Antique Caucasian Seichur Rug with Dark Yellow Ground & Rare Triple Border
Rare Antique Caucasian Seichur Rug with Dark Yellow Ground & Rare Triple Border

Rare Antique Caucasian Seichur Rug with Dark Yellow Ground & Rare Triple Border

Located in Spring Valley, NY

Antique Caucasian Seichur rug with dark yellow ground and rare triple border. Finely hand-knotted

Category

Antique Early 1900s Caucasian Tribal Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Early Sarkisla Rug - Circa 1700's
Rare Early Sarkisla Rug - Circa 1700's

Rare Early Sarkisla Rug - Circa 1700's

$68,500

W 36.23 in L 48.04 in

Rare Early Sarkisla Rug - Circa 1700's

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

palette of traditional Turkish carpet weaving. This rare piece, which has carried traces of the past for

Category

Antique 18th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Persian Gabbeh Rug in Red with Animal Pictorials
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Persian Gabbeh Rug in Red with Animal Pictorials

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Persian Gabbeh Rug in Red with Animal Pictorials

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 3x4 modern Persian Gabbeh rug represents a new line of tribal carpets in

Category

2010s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Tribal Rug in Beige with Animal Pictorials
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Tribal Rug in Beige with Animal Pictorials

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Tribal Rug in Beige with Animal Pictorials

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 3x5 modern pictorial rug represents a new line of tribal carpets in the

Category

2010s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Fine Antique Collectable Afshar Rug  Circa 1900
Rare Fine Antique Collectable Afshar Rug  Circa 1900

Rare Fine Antique Collectable Afshar Rug Circa 1900

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

This Rare Fine Antique Collectable Afshar Rug is a masterpiece, woven around 1900, and is widely

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Rug
Rare Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Rug

Rare Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A rare and gorgeous early 20th century Persian Heriz rug with an unusual pattern containing two

Category

Antique Early 1900s Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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

rug from the early 20th century is a rare square-format masterpiece that perfectly embodies the cross

Category

Early 20th Century East Turkestani Khotan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare antique Avunya rug, Anatolia, Bergama region
Rare antique Avunya rug, Anatolia, Bergama region

Rare antique Avunya rug, Anatolia, Bergama region

Located in Vienna, AT

has the typical attributes of these rare carpets. The harmonious balance of the design, the deep red

Category

Antique 1870s Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Wool Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Wool Rug Doris Leslie Blau

Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Wool Rug Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

interpretations. Perfect for interiors seeking a piece of visual intrigue, this rare rug brings both historical

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Samarkand Khotan Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Samarkand Khotan Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Samarkand Khotan Rug

Located in New York, NY

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Uzbek Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Classic Style Rug with Gray and Blue Floral Pattern
Rug & Kilim’s Classic Style Rug with Gray and Blue Floral Pattern

Rug & Kilim’s Classic Style Rug with Gray and Blue Floral Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This antique 9x13 French Deco rug is the next addition to Rug & Kilim’s rare curation of classic

Category

2010s Indian Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Early 20th Century Square Sarouk Rug
Rare Early 20th Century Square Sarouk Rug

Rare Early 20th Century Square Sarouk Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A rare early 20th century square Persian Sarouk rug with a traditional pattern containing myriad

Category

Vintage 1930s Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian 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

rare rug is a testament to centuries of weaving artistry. Doris Leslie Blau offers a broad and varied

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Khotan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Rare Size White Ground Sarab Rug
Antique Rare Size White Ground Sarab Rug

Antique Rare Size White Ground Sarab Rug

$4,640

W 90.56 in L 120.08 in

Antique Rare Size White Ground Sarab Rug

Located in Milan, IT

The pattern here is taken almost verbatim from that of the earlier Heriz Serapi rugs, with its

Category

Vintage 1920s Azerbaijani Heriz Serapi Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Antique Rug Caucasian Oriental Rug Handmade Carpet from Kazak Area
Rare Antique Rug Caucasian Oriental Rug Handmade Carpet from Kazak Area

Rare Antique Rug Caucasian Oriental Rug Handmade Carpet from Kazak Area

Located in Wembley, GB

beautiful and are ideal for living room rug, dining room rugs and bedroom rugs. Rare Antique Rug Caucasian

Category

Vintage 1910s Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Rare Antique Persian Senneh Rug, Bright Colors
Rare Antique Persian Senneh Rug, Bright Colors

Rare Antique Persian Senneh Rug, Bright Colors

Located in New York, NY

This is a very rare finely woven Kurdish town rug copying a contemporaneous Mohtasham Kashan, with

Category

Antique Early 1900s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique 1880s Yarkand Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Antique 1880s Yarkand Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Antique 1880s Yarkand Rug

Located in New York, NY

the transcultural legacy of the Silk Road. Expertly curated by Doris Leslie Blau, this rare rug is a

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Khotan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ersari Turkomen Very Rare small main carpet circa 1860 short term reduction
Ersari Turkomen Very Rare small main carpet circa 1860 short term reduction

Ersari Turkomen Very Rare small main carpet circa 1860 short term reduction

Located in WYNNUM, QLD

indeed for its unusual use of yellow. Otherwise it is a premium condition and rare rug, designed for use

Category

Antique 1860s Turkestan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Rare Antique Northwest Persian Square Rug
Zabihi Collection Rare Antique Northwest Persian Square Rug

Zabihi Collection Rare Antique Northwest Persian Square Rug

Located in New York, NY

An exquisite 19th-century square size Northwest Persian rug. This piece had been in a private

Category

Antique 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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

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

Category

Mid-20th Century East Turkestani Khotan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Floral Aubusson Flatweave Rug in Red & Gold Accents, from Rug & Kilim
Antique Floral Aubusson Flatweave Rug in Red & Gold Accents, from Rug & Kilim

Antique Floral Aubusson Flatweave Rug in Red & Gold Accents, from Rug & Kilim

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Originating from France circa 1890-1900, this 6x10 antique Aubusson flatweave style rug is a rare

Category

Antique 1890s French Kilim Western European Rugs

Materials

Metallic Thread

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

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

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Wonderful rare fine antique malayer Farahan rug
Wonderful rare fine antique malayer Farahan rug

Wonderful rare fine antique malayer Farahan rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Wonderful 19th century Malayer Farahan rug with very beautiful and very fine geometrical and herati

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Asian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Arraiolos Runner Rug in Blue With Floral Patterns, From Rug & Kilim
Vintage Arraiolos Runner Rug in Blue With Floral Patterns, From Rug & Kilim

Vintage Arraiolos Runner Rug in Blue With Floral Patterns, From Rug & Kilim

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

, yet comfortable piece, and a rare extra-long rug of this and any provenance; an exceptional find for

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Tabriz Style Rug in Gold Brown and Red Medallion Pattern
Rug & Kilim’s Tabriz Style Rug in Gold Brown and Red Medallion Pattern

Rug & Kilim’s Tabriz Style Rug in Gold Brown and Red Medallion Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

and gravity the classic Tabriz rugs of this rare opulence might’ve enjoyed in antiquity. Majestic in

Category

Early 2000s Persian Tabriz Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Heriz Rug in Rare Neutral Palette
Antique Persian Heriz Rug in Rare Neutral Palette

Antique Persian Heriz Rug in Rare Neutral Palette

Located in New York, NY

This striking antique Heriz rug showcases the classic geometric medallion design for which Heriz

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Rug, Black and White Stripes and Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Rug, Black and White Stripes and Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Rug, Black and White Stripes and Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

admire the rare eclectic quality of this rug and a unique sense of depth and dimensionality it boasts

Category

2010s Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Antique Rug Caucasian Medallion Rug Handmade Carpet from Kazak Area
Rare Antique Rug Caucasian Medallion Rug Handmade Carpet from Kazak Area

Rare Antique Rug Caucasian Medallion Rug Handmade Carpet from Kazak Area

Located in Wembley, GB

This rare antique rug from the Kazak area is a true treasure for collectors and enthusiasts alike

Category

Late 20th Century Caucasian Hollywood Regency Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Wool

Rug & Kilim's Hand Knotted Aubusson Style Rug in Beige-Brown Medallion Pattern
Rug & Kilim's Hand Knotted Aubusson Style Rug in Beige-Brown Medallion Pattern

Rug & Kilim's Hand Knotted Aubusson Style Rug in Beige-Brown Medallion Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

out the levels of geometry in such a way that complements the rare size of this European rug. Custom

Category

Early 2000s Nepalese Art Deco Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rare Antique Rug Caucasian Oriental Rug Handmade Carpet from Shirvan Area
Rare Antique Rug Caucasian Oriental Rug Handmade Carpet from Shirvan Area

Rare Antique Rug Caucasian Oriental Rug Handmade Carpet from Shirvan Area

Located in Wembley, GB

This rare antique rug hails from the Shirvan area, a testament to its rich history and exquisite

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Art Deco Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Wool

Rare Antique Rug Caucasian Oriental Rug Handmade Carpet from Shirvan Area
Rare Antique Rug Caucasian Oriental Rug Handmade Carpet from Shirvan Area

Rare Antique Rug Caucasian Oriental Rug Handmade Carpet from Shirvan Area

Located in Wembley, GB

Transport yourself back to the rich tapestry of history with our rare antique red rug, a true

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Art Deco Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, 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.