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Modern Hand-Tufted Purple Indian Wool Carpet by Doris Leslie Blau
Modern Hand-Tufted Purple Indian Wool Carpet by Doris Leslie Blau

Modern Hand-Tufted Purple Indian Wool Carpet by Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

like a dream. The rug’s soft and firm pile was thoroughly hand-tufted of the finest wool in accordance

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Geometric Hand-Tufted Wool Runner by Doris Leslie Blau
Contemporary Geometric Hand-Tufted Wool Runner by Doris Leslie Blau

Contemporary Geometric Hand-Tufted Wool Runner by Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary Geometric Hand-Tufted Wool Runner Size: 3'4" × 10'3" (101 × 312 cm) Elevate your

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Magico Carpet, Wool Velvet and Bouclé Hand-Tufted Contemporary Carpet
Magico Carpet, Wool Velvet and Bouclé Hand-Tufted Contemporary Carpet

Magico Carpet, Wool Velvet and Bouclé Hand-Tufted Contemporary Carpet

By SEM, MARCANTE - TESTA

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Velvet and bouclé hand-tufted contemporary carpet made with New Zealand precious wool and Tencel. A

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool, Acrylic

Carpet Oggian Zibra (Shaped) in Acrylic Hand Tufted by Marco Oggian
Carpet Oggian Zibra (Shaped) in Acrylic Hand Tufted by Marco Oggian

Carpet Oggian Zibra (Shaped) in Acrylic Hand Tufted by Marco Oggian

By Qeeboo

Located in Brooklyn, NY

create joyful indoor sceneries. Discover Carpet Oggian Zibra. Hand tufted shaped acrylic carpet for

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese More Carpets

Materials

Acrylic

Carpet Oggian Leo (Shaped) in Acrylic Hand Tufted by Marco Oggian
Carpet Oggian Leo (Shaped) in Acrylic Hand Tufted by Marco Oggian

Carpet Oggian Leo (Shaped) in Acrylic Hand Tufted by Marco Oggian

By Qeeboo

Located in Brooklyn, NY

create joyful indoor sceneries. Discover Carpet Oggian Leo Hand tufted shaped acrylic carpet for indoor

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese More Carpets

Materials

Acrylic

Custom area rug - Volterra - art rug - modern rug - abstract rug - red rug
Custom area rug - Volterra - art rug - modern rug - abstract rug - red rug

Custom area rug - Volterra - art rug - modern rug - abstract rug - red rug

By Larry Roberts Chicago LLC

Located in Chicago, IL

in India. The quality of our hand tufted rugs, are of immeasurable quality. Our hand knotted are

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Hand-Tufted 'Manuscrit' Runner by Joaquim Ruiz Millet for Nanimarquina
Hand-Tufted 'Manuscrit' Runner by Joaquim Ruiz Millet for Nanimarquina

Hand-Tufted 'Manuscrit' Runner by Joaquim Ruiz Millet for Nanimarquina

By Joaquim Ruiz Millet, Nanimarquina

Located in Glendale, CA

-tufted New Zealand wool. The absence of color makes each of these rugs a dichotomy, a canvas in its own

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Western Europea...

Materials

Wool

Small Runner by Anni Albers, Limited Edition, Hand-Tufted Wool
Small Runner by Anni Albers, Limited Edition, Hand-Tufted Wool

Small Runner by Anni Albers, Limited Edition, Hand-Tufted Wool

By Anni Albers

Located in Jersey City, NJ

included. This classic, black and white hand-tufted wool runner by Anni Albers is adapted from a 1959

Category

2010s European Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Carpet Oggian Slip M (Shaped) in Acrylic Hand Tufted by Marco Oggian
Carpet Oggian Slip M (Shaped) in Acrylic Hand Tufted by Marco Oggian

Carpet Oggian Slip M (Shaped) in Acrylic Hand Tufted by Marco Oggian

By Qeeboo

Located in Brooklyn, NY

create joyful indoor sceneries. Discover Carpet Oggian Slip. Hand tufted shaped acrylic carpet for

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese More Carpets

Materials

Acrylic

Carpet Oggian Crocopink L (Shaped) in Acrylic Hand Tufted by Marco Oggian
Carpet Oggian Crocopink L (Shaped) in Acrylic Hand Tufted by Marco Oggian

Carpet Oggian Crocopink L (Shaped) in Acrylic Hand Tufted by Marco Oggian

By Qeeboo

Located in Brooklyn, NY

information: Material: Acrylic Hand Tufted Made in P.R.C. Weight: 3.4 kg Dimensions: 98 X 220 cm Available in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese More Carpets

Materials

Acrylic

Carpet Oggian Kinotto L (Shaped) in Acrylic Hand Tufted by Marco Oggian
Carpet Oggian Kinotto L (Shaped) in Acrylic Hand Tufted by Marco Oggian

Carpet Oggian Kinotto L (Shaped) in Acrylic Hand Tufted by Marco Oggian

By Qeeboo

Located in Brooklyn, NY

information: Material: Acrylic Hand Tufted Made in P.R.C. Weight: 4 kg Dimensions: 128 X 200 cm Available in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese More Carpets

Materials

Acrylic

Carpet Oggian Kinotto M (Shaped) in Acrylic Hand Tufted by Marco Oggian
Carpet Oggian Kinotto M (Shaped) in Acrylic Hand Tufted by Marco Oggian

Carpet Oggian Kinotto M (Shaped) in Acrylic Hand Tufted by Marco Oggian

By Qeeboo

Located in Brooklyn, NY

information: Material: Acrylic Hand Tufted Made in P.R.C. Weight: 2.5 kg Dimensions: 96 X 150 cm Available in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese More Carpets

Materials

Acrylic

Carpet Oggian Crocopink M (Shaped) in Acrylic Hand Tufted by Marco Oggian
Carpet Oggian Crocopink M (Shaped) in Acrylic Hand Tufted by Marco Oggian

Carpet Oggian Crocopink M (Shaped) in Acrylic Hand Tufted by Marco Oggian

By Qeeboo

Located in Brooklyn, NY

information: Material: Acrylic Hand Tufted Made in P.R.C. Weight: 2.1 kg Dimensions: 64 X 165 cm Available in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese More Carpets

Materials

Acrylic

Bobyrug’s Extra Large Size Savonnerie Design Hand Tufted Carpet
Bobyrug’s Extra Large Size Savonnerie Design Hand Tufted Carpet

Bobyrug’s Extra Large Size Savonnerie Design Hand Tufted Carpet

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Discover the timeless elegance of our Wonderful Palace Size Hand Tufted Rug. This exquisite piece

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

'Hayon x Nani' Hand-Tufted Runner by Jaime Hayon for Nanimarquina
'Hayon x Nani' Hand-Tufted Runner by Jaime Hayon for Nanimarquina

'Hayon x Nani' Hand-Tufted Runner by Jaime Hayon for Nanimarquina

By Sybilla, Nanimarquina

Located in Glendale, CA

'Hayon x Nani' Hand-Tufted runner by Jaime Hayon for Nanimarquina. Executed in 100% hand-tufted

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Western Europea...

Materials

Wool

AI CHUAN 10 x 13 ft hand-tufted Wool
AI CHUAN 10 x 13 ft hand-tufted Wool

AI CHUAN 10 x 13 ft hand-tufted Wool

Located in Shanghai, Shanghai

Material: New Zealand Wool,Vegetable Silk Craft: hand-tufted

Category

2010s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Carpet Oggian Blue Panther M (Shaped) in Acrylic Hand Tufted by Marco Oggian
Carpet Oggian Blue Panther M (Shaped) in Acrylic Hand Tufted by Marco Oggian

Carpet Oggian Blue Panther M (Shaped) in Acrylic Hand Tufted by Marco Oggian

By Qeeboo

Located in Brooklyn, NY

. Additional information: Material: Acrylic Hand Tufted Made in P.R.C. Weight: 2.5 kg Dimensions: 96 X 150 cm

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese More Carpets

Materials

Acrylic

Carpet Oggian Big Bear L (Shaped) in Acrylic Hand Tufted by Marco Oggian
Carpet Oggian Big Bear L (Shaped) in Acrylic Hand Tufted by Marco Oggian

Carpet Oggian Big Bear L (Shaped) in Acrylic Hand Tufted by Marco Oggian

By Qeeboo

Located in Brooklyn, NY

information: Material: Acrylic Hand Tufted Made in P.R.C. Weight: 4 kg Dimensions: 128 X 200 cm Available in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese More Carpets

Materials

Acrylic

Carpet Oggian Italian Tiger L (Shaped) in Acrylic Hand Tufted by Marco Oggian
Carpet Oggian Italian Tiger L (Shaped) in Acrylic Hand Tufted by Marco Oggian

Carpet Oggian Italian Tiger L (Shaped) in Acrylic Hand Tufted by Marco Oggian

By Qeeboo

Located in Brooklyn, NY

. Additional information: Material: Acrylic Hand Tufted Made in P.R.C. Weight: 4 kg Dimensions: 128 X 200 cm

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese More Carpets

Materials

Acrylic

Carpet Oggian Big Bear M (Shaped) in Acrylic Hand Tufted by Marco Oggian
Carpet Oggian Big Bear M (Shaped) in Acrylic Hand Tufted by Marco Oggian

Carpet Oggian Big Bear M (Shaped) in Acrylic Hand Tufted by Marco Oggian

By Qeeboo

Located in Brooklyn, NY

information: Material: Acrylic Hand Tufted Made in P.R.C. Weight: 2.5 kg Dimensions: 96 X 150 cm Available in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese More Carpets

Materials

Acrylic

Carpet Oggian Blue Panther L (Shaped) in Acrylic Hand Tufted by Marco Oggian
Carpet Oggian Blue Panther L (Shaped) in Acrylic Hand Tufted by Marco Oggian

Carpet Oggian Blue Panther L (Shaped) in Acrylic Hand Tufted by Marco Oggian

By Qeeboo

Located in Brooklyn, NY

. Additional information: Material: Acrylic Hand Tufted Made in P.R.C. Weight: 4 kg Dimensions: 128 X 200 cm

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese More Carpets

Materials

Acrylic

Carpet Oggian Italian Tiger M (Shaped) in Acrylic Hand Tufted by Marco Oggian
Carpet Oggian Italian Tiger M (Shaped) in Acrylic Hand Tufted by Marco Oggian

Carpet Oggian Italian Tiger M (Shaped) in Acrylic Hand Tufted by Marco Oggian

By Qeeboo

Located in Brooklyn, NY

. Additional information: Material: Acrylic Hand Tufted Made in P.R.C. Weight: 2.5 kg Dimensions: 96 X 150 cm

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese More Carpets

Materials

Acrylic

Jiahua Qian Plumage 4 x 5 ft hand-tufted
Jiahua Qian Plumage 4 x 5 ft hand-tufted

Jiahua Qian Plumage 4 x 5 ft hand-tufted

Located in Shanghai, Shanghai

. Material: New Zealand Wool, Tencel Craft: hand-tufted

Category

2010s Chinese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

EDUARDO ARRANZ BRAVO THREE 6.5 × 10 ft hand-tufted Wool
EDUARDO ARRANZ BRAVO THREE 6.5 × 10 ft hand-tufted Wool

EDUARDO ARRANZ BRAVO THREE 6.5 × 10 ft hand-tufted Wool

Located in Shanghai, Shanghai

institutions all around the world. Material: New Zealand Wool Tencel Craft: hand-tufted

Category

2010s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Eduardo Arrant-Bravo Favoritos 5x 4 ft hand-tufted Wool
Eduardo Arrant-Bravo Favoritos 5x 4 ft hand-tufted Wool

Eduardo Arrant-Bravo Favoritos 5x 4 ft hand-tufted Wool

Located in Shanghai, Shanghai

institutions all around the world. Material: New Zealand Wool, Australian Wool, Tencel Craft: hand-tufted

Category

2010s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Wang Yi HUB 8 x 8 ft hand-tufted Wool
Wang Yi HUB 8 x 8 ft hand-tufted Wool

Wang Yi HUB 8 x 8 ft hand-tufted Wool

Located in Shanghai, Shanghai

Craft: hand-tufted

Category

2010s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Awanay White Margaritas Runner with Tufts - Natural 2.3ft x 30ft
Awanay White Margaritas Runner with Tufts - Natural 2.3ft x 30ft

Awanay White Margaritas Runner with Tufts - Natural 2.3ft x 30ft

Located in West Hollywood, CA

ready made Awanay rug that ships from our showroom in West Hollywood. This is a stock rug in a 2.3ft x

Category

2010s Argentine North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Limited Edition Devotion Omnia Gray Rug
Limited Edition Devotion Omnia Gray Rug

Limited Edition Devotion Omnia Gray Rug

By Sitap Carpet Couture

Located in Milan, IT

Combining the traditional weaving and modern technology, this elegant limited edition rug is

Category

2010s Italian Modern Rugs

Materials

Textile

Geometric Earthy Tones Diamond Patterned Handwoven Wool Kilim 9'4''x12'
Geometric Earthy Tones Diamond Patterned Handwoven Wool Kilim 9'4''x12'

Geometric Earthy Tones Diamond Patterned Handwoven Wool Kilim 9'4''x12'

By Amara Rugs

Located in Torrance, CA

tufted or knotted rugs, flatweaves like this one are lightweight yet extremely durable, making them ideal

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Eduardo Arrant-Bravo Favoritos 10 x 8 ft hand-tufted Wool
Eduardo Arrant-Bravo Favoritos 10 x 8 ft hand-tufted Wool

Eduardo Arrant-Bravo Favoritos 10 x 8 ft hand-tufted Wool

Located in Shanghai, Shanghai

institutions all around the world. Material: New Zealand Wool, Australian Wool, Tencel Craft: hand-tufted

Category

2010s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Marco Piva Sea #2 10 x 13 ft hand-tufted Wool
Marco Piva Sea #2 10 x 13 ft hand-tufted Wool

Marco Piva Sea #2 10 x 13 ft hand-tufted Wool

Located in Shanghai, Shanghai

movement. Material: New Zealand Wool, Vegetable Silk Craft: hand-tufted

Category

2010s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Abstract Oval Textured Hand Tufted Wool Pastel Colours Pink Blue Ivoy Rag Home
Abstract Oval Textured Hand Tufted Wool Pastel Colours Pink Blue Ivoy Rag Home

Abstract Oval Textured Hand Tufted Wool Pastel Colours Pink Blue Ivoy Rag Home

By RAG home

Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID

fantasy in technicolor? This rug will fulfil that dream to your imagination - and your space. Original

Category

2010s Indonesian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Acrylic

Happy Jewel Tone Color Vintage English Art Moderne Tufted Carpet by Ron Nixon
Happy Jewel Tone Color Vintage English Art Moderne Tufted Carpet by Ron Nixon

Happy Jewel Tone Color Vintage English Art Moderne Tufted Carpet by Ron Nixon

Located in New York, NY

same level. The tufting process was carried out through a mechanical process on a cotton ground canvas

Category

Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Aldo Cibic Wonder Landscapes Collection Slimmy 10×8 ft hand-tufted Wool
Aldo Cibic Wonder Landscapes Collection Slimmy 10×8 ft hand-tufted Wool

Aldo Cibic Wonder Landscapes Collection Slimmy 10×8 ft hand-tufted Wool

By Aldo Cibic

Located in Shanghai, Shanghai

different sizes. Material: Semi Worsted Wool (2/240) from New Zealand, Tencel Craft: hand-tufted

Category

2010s Chinese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Aldo Cibic Wonder Landscapes Collection Islands 10×8 ft hand-tufted Wool
Aldo Cibic Wonder Landscapes Collection Islands 10×8 ft hand-tufted Wool

Aldo Cibic Wonder Landscapes Collection Islands 10×8 ft hand-tufted Wool

By Aldo Cibic

Located in Shanghai, Shanghai

the middle of the fields. Material: Tencel, Woolen Tencel blend(New Zealand Wool) Craft: hand-tufted

Category

2010s Chinese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Dame Zandra Rhodes Energy Garden Daisies 6.6 x 6.6 ft hand-tufted
Dame Zandra Rhodes Energy Garden Daisies 6.6 x 6.6 ft hand-tufted

Dame Zandra Rhodes Energy Garden Daisies 6.6 x 6.6 ft hand-tufted

By Dame Zandra Rhodes

Located in Shanghai, Shanghai

strength. Material: New Zealand Wool, Viscose Craft: hand-tufted

Category

2010s Chinese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Dame Zandra Rhodes Energy Garden Lipsticks 6.6 x 9.9 ft hand-tufted
Dame Zandra Rhodes Energy Garden Lipsticks 6.6 x 9.9 ft hand-tufted

Dame Zandra Rhodes Energy Garden Lipsticks 6.6 x 9.9 ft hand-tufted

By Dame Zandra Rhodes

Located in Shanghai, Shanghai

visual impact and leaves plenty of imagination. Material: New Zealand Wool, Tencel Craft: hand-tufted

Category

2010s Chinese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Dame Zandra Rhodes Energy Garden Lipsticks 3.3 x 3.7 ft hand-tufted
Dame Zandra Rhodes Energy Garden Lipsticks 3.3 x 3.7 ft hand-tufted

Dame Zandra Rhodes Energy Garden Lipsticks 3.3 x 3.7 ft hand-tufted

By Dame Zandra Rhodes

Located in Shanghai, Shanghai

, Artsilk Craft: hand-tufted Shipping info: Free DHL Express Shipping

Category

2010s Chinese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Dame Zandra Rhodes Energy Garden Daisies 3 x 3 ft hand-tufted
Dame Zandra Rhodes Energy Garden Daisies 3 x 3 ft hand-tufted

Dame Zandra Rhodes Energy Garden Daisies 3 x 3 ft hand-tufted

By Dame Zandra Rhodes

Located in Shanghai, Shanghai

strength. Material: Australian Wool, Lotus Silk Craft: hand-tufted

Category

2010s Chinese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Dame Zandra Rhodes Energy Garden Daisies 1.8 x 1.8 ft hand-tufted
Dame Zandra Rhodes Energy Garden Daisies 1.8 x 1.8 ft hand-tufted

Dame Zandra Rhodes Energy Garden Daisies 1.8 x 1.8 ft hand-tufted

By Dame Zandra Rhodes

Located in Shanghai, Shanghai

strength. Material: Australian Wool, Lotus Silk Craft: hand-tufted

Category

2010s Chinese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Dame Zandra Rhodes Energy Garden Daisies 1.8 x 1.8 ft hand-tufted
Dame Zandra Rhodes Energy Garden Daisies 1.8 x 1.8 ft hand-tufted

Dame Zandra Rhodes Energy Garden Daisies 1.8 x 1.8 ft hand-tufted

By Dame Zandra Rhodes

Located in Shanghai, Shanghai

strength. Material: Australian Wool, Lotus Silk Craft: hand-tufted

Category

2010s Chinese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

EDUARDO ARRANZ BRAVO PANOLI IN LOVE 4 × 6 ft hand-tufted Wool
EDUARDO ARRANZ BRAVO PANOLI IN LOVE 4 × 6 ft hand-tufted Wool

EDUARDO ARRANZ BRAVO PANOLI IN LOVE 4 × 6 ft hand-tufted Wool

Located in Shanghai, Shanghai

institutions all around the world. Material: Worsted Wool,Tencel Craft: hand-tufted

Category

2010s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Contemporary Floral Abstract Rug in Pastel Tones – Wool Acrylic Blend
Contemporary Floral Abstract Rug in Pastel Tones – Wool Acrylic Blend

Contemporary Floral Abstract Rug in Pastel Tones – Wool Acrylic Blend

By RAG home

Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID

traditional rug. Hand-tufted in Indonesia, the rug is crafted from a durable wool and acrylic blend that

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Rugs

Materials

Wool, Acrylic

Karesansui Rugs by Matteo Cibic
Karesansui Rugs by Matteo Cibic

Karesansui Rugs by Matteo Cibic

By Matteo Cibic, Scarlet Splendour

Located in Kolkata, IN

Gravel Round Rug is hand tufted and meticulously hand trimmed to emulate Japanese gardens. It is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Rug Tufting For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal rug tufting for your home. A rug tufting — often made from fabric, wool and silk — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a rug tufting, we have 23 options in-stock, while there are 440 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect rug tufting — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A rug tufting is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Modern, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Nanimarquina, Rug'Society and Pieces each produced at least one beautiful rug tufting that is worth considering.

How Much is a Rug Tufting?

A rug tufting can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,812, while the lowest priced sells for $83 and the highest can go for as much as $64,800.

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. 

Questions About Rug Tufting
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A tufted rug is a rug created using loops of yarn instead of knots. The loops are pulled through the rugs backing material and then sheared to create a smooth surface.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A tufted rug is a rug created using loops of yarn instead of knots. The loops are pulled through the rugs backing material and then sheared to create a smooth surface.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A hand-tufted wool rug is a hand-made rug using a hand-operated tool. Strands of wool are punched into a canvas that is further stretched on a frame. Then it is removed from the frame and scrim fabric is glued to the back to hold the tufts in place. Find a wide range of antique and vintage rugs on 1stDibs.