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Irregular Shape Contemporary Rug Winter Rose Rag Home
Irregular Shape Contemporary Rug Winter Rose Rag Home

Irregular Shape Contemporary Rug Winter Rose Rag Home

By RAG home

Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID

HOME’s products are hand-tufted carpets and rugs inspired by Rannisa Soraya’s, the founder and creative

Category

2010s Indonesian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Yarn, Acrylic

1920 Antique Persian Seraban Pure Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
1920 Antique Persian Seraban Pure Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug

1920 Antique Persian Seraban Pure Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

This is a genuine hand knotted oriental rug. It is not hand tufted or Machine Made rug. Our entire

Category

Vintage 1920s Pakistani Other Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Chipfunks! Retro Style Rug by RAG HOME
Chipfunks! Retro Style Rug by RAG HOME

Chipfunks! Retro Style Rug by RAG HOME

$1,120Sale Price / item|20% Off

Chipfunks! Retro Style Rug by RAG HOME

By RAG home

Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID

products are hand-tufted carpets and rugs inspired by Rannisa Soraya’s, the founder and creative director

Category

2010s Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Acrylic, Yarn

1890 Antique Persian Mahal Rug Fish Design, Camel Field, Wide Border
1890 Antique Persian Mahal Rug Fish Design, Camel Field, Wide Border

1890 Antique Persian Mahal Rug Fish Design, Camel Field, Wide Border

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

This is a genuine hand knotted oriental rug. It is not hand tufted or machine made rug. Our entire

Category

Antique 1890s Pakistani Rustic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Alexander’s Collection Neoclassical Burgundy Rug with Flower Design
Alexander’s Collection Neoclassical Burgundy Rug with Flower Design

Alexander’s Collection Neoclassical Burgundy Rug with Flower Design

By Alexander's Collection, Alexander Anisimov

Located in Hong Kong, HK

rug design and manufacturing. This exquisite hand-tufted rug seamlessly blends classical ornamental

Category

2010s Hong Kong Neoclassical Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920 Turkish Sivas Rug Even Wear and Soft, Camel and Beige
1920 Turkish Sivas Rug Even Wear and Soft, Camel and Beige

1920 Turkish Sivas Rug Even Wear and Soft, Camel and Beige

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

This is a genuine hand knotted oriental rug. It is not Hhand tufted or machine made rug. Our entire

Category

Vintage 1910s Turkish Other Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Antique Persian Tribal Lori Buft Rug Shawl Des
Late 19th Century Antique Persian Tribal Lori Buft Rug Shawl Des

Late 19th Century Antique Persian Tribal Lori Buft Rug Shawl Des

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

This is a genuine hand knotted oriental rug. It is not Hand Tufted or Machine Made rug. Our entire

Category

Antique Early 1900s Pakistani Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Homage Preparedness by Josef Albers Limited Edition Rug
Homage Preparedness by Josef Albers Limited Edition Rug

Homage Preparedness by Josef Albers Limited Edition Rug

By Josef Albers

Located in Jersey City, NJ

100% wool rug hand-dyed and hand-tufted 5'9" x 5'9" (1.75 meters x 1.75 meters) printed tag showing

Category

2010s European Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Easton Hand-Knotted Wool Custom Rug, 8' x 10', Made in India
Easton Hand-Knotted Wool Custom Rug, 8' x 10', Made in India

Easton Hand-Knotted Wool Custom Rug, 8' x 10', Made in India

Located in Norwalk, CT

Tufted wool custom rug. Custom sizes and colors made-to-order. Collection: Easton Material

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Easton Hand-Knotted Wool Custom Rug, 8' x 10', Made in India
Easton Hand-Knotted Wool Custom Rug, 8' x 10', Made in India

Easton Hand-Knotted Wool Custom Rug, 8' x 10', Made in India

Located in Norwalk, CT

Tufted wool custom rug. Custom sizes and colors made-to-order. Collection: Easton Material

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Easton Hand-Knotted Wool Custom Rug, 8' x 10', Made in India
Easton Hand-Knotted Wool Custom Rug, 8' x 10', Made in India

Easton Hand-Knotted Wool Custom Rug, 8' x 10', Made in India

Located in Norwalk, CT

Tufted wool custom rug. Custom sizes and colors made-to-order. Collection: Easton Material

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Easton Hand-Knotted Wool Custom Rug, 8' x 10', Made in India
Easton Hand-Knotted Wool Custom Rug, 8' x 10', Made in India

Easton Hand-Knotted Wool Custom Rug, 8' x 10', Made in India

Located in Norwalk, CT

Tufted wool custom rug. Custom sizes and colors made to order. Collection: Easton Material

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Easton Hand-Knotted Wool Custom Rug, 8' x 10', Made in India
Easton Hand-Knotted Wool Custom Rug, 8' x 10', Made in India

Easton Hand-Knotted Wool Custom Rug, 8' x 10', Made in India

Located in Norwalk, CT

Tufted wool custom rug. Custom sizes and colors made-to-order. Collection: Easton Material

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Easton Hand-Knotted Wool Custom Rug, 8' x 10', Made in India
Easton Hand-Knotted Wool Custom Rug, 8' x 10', Made in India

Easton Hand-Knotted Wool Custom Rug, 8' x 10', Made in India

Located in Norwalk, CT

Tufted wool custom rug. Custom sizes and colors made-to-order. Collection: Easton Material

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Easton Hand-Knotted Wool Custom Rug, 8' x 10', Made in India
Easton Hand-Knotted Wool Custom Rug, 8' x 10', Made in India

Easton Hand-Knotted Wool Custom Rug, 8' x 10', Made in India

Located in Norwalk, CT

Tufted wool custom rug. Custom sizes and colors made-to-order. Collection: Easton Material

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

2022 Neri & Hu for Nanimarquina Jie Celadon Green Rug 9'10" x 13'1"
2022 Neri & Hu for Nanimarquina Jie Celadon Green Rug 9'10" x 13'1"

2022 Neri & Hu for Nanimarquina Jie Celadon Green Rug 9'10" x 13'1"

By Neri & Hu, Nanimarquina

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a Jie Rug hand tufted with wool in a celadon shade of green. The rug was

Category

2010s Indian Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool

2022 Neri & Hu for Nanimarquina Jie Celadon Green Rug 6'7" x 9'10"
2022 Neri & Hu for Nanimarquina Jie Celadon Green Rug 6'7" x 9'10"

2022 Neri & Hu for Nanimarquina Jie Celadon Green Rug 6'7" x 9'10"

By Neri & Hu, Nanimarquina

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a Jie Rug hand tufted with wool in a celadon shade of green. The rug was

Category

2010s Indian Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Antique Lavar Kerman Rug Squarish Ivory 10'9"x12' Medallion
Late 19th Century Antique Lavar Kerman Rug Squarish Ivory 10'9"x12' Medallion

Late 19th Century Antique Lavar Kerman Rug Squarish Ivory 10'9"x12' Medallion

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

This is a genuine hand knotted oriental rug. It is not hand tufted or machine made rug. Our entire

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Pakistani Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Leo Rug by Maman Rugs, Luxurious and Unique, Sculptural, Hand Woven
Leo Rug by Maman Rugs, Luxurious and Unique, Sculptural, Hand Woven

Leo Rug by Maman Rugs, Luxurious and Unique, Sculptural, Hand Woven

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Experience the opulence and quality of our stunning hand-tufted rug, expertly crafted from the

Category

2010s Indian North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bobyrug’s Pretty vintage modern rug with signature
Bobyrug’s Pretty vintage modern rug with signature

Bobyrug’s Pretty vintage modern rug with signature

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

is at the bottom of the rug. Entirely hand tufted with wool. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury

Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Customizable Silk Neoclassical Area Rug by Alexander's Collection
Customizable Silk Neoclassical Area Rug by Alexander's Collection

Customizable Silk Neoclassical Area Rug by Alexander's Collection

By Alexander's Collection, Alexander Anisimov

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Architecture — The Princess Tatiana Composition This luxury contemporary tufted wool rug and fine silk

Category

2010s Chinese Neoclassical Revival Western European Rugs

Materials

Silk

2016 Gunilla Lagerhem Ullberg Archipelago Rug in Multicolored Brown 6.5 x 10 ft
2016 Gunilla Lagerhem Ullberg Archipelago Rug in Multicolored Brown 6.5 x 10 ft

2016 Gunilla Lagerhem Ullberg Archipelago Rug in Multicolored Brown 6.5 x 10 ft

By Kasthall, Gunilla Lagerhem Ullberg

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Archipelago Rug hand tufted with pure wool and linen in multi-color brown tones. The rug

Category

2010s Swedish Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool, Linen

Homage to the Square: Equivocal by Josef Albers Rug, Limited Edition
Homage to the Square: Equivocal by Josef Albers Rug, Limited Edition

Homage to the Square: Equivocal by Josef Albers Rug, Limited Edition

By Josef Albers

Located in Jersey City, NJ

This beautiful, hand-tufted, 100% wool rug is adapted from adapted from the painting: Equivocal

Category

2010s Indian Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Homage Gray Instrumentation by Josef Albers Limited Edition Rug
Homage Gray Instrumentation by Josef Albers Limited Edition Rug

Homage Gray Instrumentation by Josef Albers Limited Edition Rug

By Josef Albers

Located in Jersey City, NJ

100% wool rug hand-dyed and hand-tufted 5'9" x 5'9" (1.75 meters x 1.75 meters) printed tag showing

Category

2010s European Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

4x4.7 Ft Vintage Handmade Mohair Wool Tulu Rug in Green, Red and Blue
4x4.7 Ft Vintage Handmade Mohair Wool Tulu Rug in Green, Red and Blue

4x4.7 Ft Vintage Handmade Mohair Wool Tulu Rug in Green, Red and Blue

Located in Spring Valley, NY

tufts of local Angora goats' wool hand-knotted on a wool and cotton foundation. The rug features three

Category

Vintage 1970s Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Mohair

White Kyoto Rug II by Ad Miller
White Kyoto Rug II by Ad Miller

White Kyoto Rug II by Ad Miller

Located in Geneve, CH

Available in grey or off white. The hand-tufted wool rug, Kyoto, takes its inspiration from the

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Grey Kyoto Rug II by AD Miller
Grey Kyoto Rug II by AD Miller

Grey Kyoto Rug II by AD Miller

Located in Geneve, CH

Available in grey or off white. The hand-tufted wool rug, Kyoto, takes its inspiration from the

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Grey Kyoto Rug IV by AD Miller
Grey Kyoto Rug IV by AD Miller

Grey Kyoto Rug IV by AD Miller

Located in Geneve, CH

Available in grey or off white. The hand-tufted wool rug, Kyoto, takes its inspiration from the

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Grey Kyoto Rug III by Ad Miller
Grey Kyoto Rug III by Ad Miller

Grey Kyoto Rug III by Ad Miller

Located in Geneve, CH

Available in grey or off white. The hand-tufted wool rug, Kyoto, takes its inspiration from the

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

White Kyoto Rug III by AD Miller
White Kyoto Rug III by AD Miller

White Kyoto Rug III by AD Miller

Located in Geneve, CH

. Available in grey or off white. The hand-tufted wool rug, Kyoto, takes its inspiration from the

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

White Kyoto Rug IV by AD Miller
White Kyoto Rug IV by AD Miller

White Kyoto Rug IV by AD Miller

Located in Geneve, CH

Available in grey or off white. The hand-tufted wool rug, Kyoto, takes its inspiration from the

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

White Kyoto Rug I by AD Miller
White Kyoto Rug I by AD Miller

White Kyoto Rug I by AD Miller

Located in Geneve, CH

Available in grey or off white. The hand-tufted wool rug, Kyoto, takes its inspiration from the

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Grey Kyoto Rug I by AD Miller
Grey Kyoto Rug I by AD Miller

Grey Kyoto Rug I by AD Miller

Located in Geneve, CH

. Available in grey or off white. The hand-tufted wool rug, Kyoto, takes its inspiration from the

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Jaime Hayon 'Troupe' Rug for Nanimarquina 170x240
Jaime Hayon 'Troupe' Rug for Nanimarquina 170x240

Jaime Hayon 'Troupe' Rug for Nanimarquina 170x240

By Jaime Hayon, Nanimarquina

Located in Tilburg, NL

color palette that enhances any space. Troupe is a hand-tufted rug, enabling Jaime Hayon's work to be

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Tisca "Cristina" Wool Rug by Van Belkom, Kinderdesign Collection, 1980s
Tisca "Cristina" Wool Rug by Van Belkom, Kinderdesign Collection, 1980s

Tisca "Cristina" Wool Rug by Van Belkom, Kinderdesign Collection, 1980s

By Tisca Tischhauser 1

Located in Debrecen, HU

A rare and whimsical masterpiece from the renowned Swiss manufacture Tisca, this hand-tufted wool

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Texture Handmade Abstract Beige & Gray Wool Rug
Modern Texture Handmade Abstract Beige & Gray Wool Rug

Modern Texture Handmade Abstract Beige & Gray Wool Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful Contemporary Thom Filicia Home Collection rugs. This Indian hand-tufted rug is made of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Islamic Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Lozza Wool Rug in Teal by Erik Bratsberg, Scandinavian Handmade Design
Lozza Wool Rug in Teal by Erik Bratsberg, Scandinavian Handmade Design

Lozza Wool Rug in Teal by Erik Bratsberg, Scandinavian Handmade Design

By Layered

Located in Stockholm, SE

Artist Series Erik Bratsberg: Lozza is a series of hand-tufted wool rugs with organic forms and a

Category

2010s Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Jute

Lozza Wool Rug in Olive by Erik Bratsberg, Scandinavian Handmade Design
Lozza Wool Rug in Olive by Erik Bratsberg, Scandinavian Handmade Design

Lozza Wool Rug in Olive by Erik Bratsberg, Scandinavian Handmade Design

By Layered

Located in Stockholm, SE

Artist Series Erik Bratsberg: Lozza is a series of hand-tufted wool rugs with organic forms and a

Category

2010s Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Jute

Circular Metamorphosis Wool and Art Silk Rug FB Collection
Circular Metamorphosis Wool and Art Silk Rug FB Collection

Circular Metamorphosis Wool and Art Silk Rug FB Collection

By Franco Bianchini

Located in Milan, IT

-tufted. Throw this rug into the floor of any home or office space added elegance and warmth.

Category

2010s Italian Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Postmodern “City” Rug by Zofia Rostad for Louis de Poortere
Postmodern “City” Rug by Zofia Rostad for Louis de Poortere

Postmodern “City” Rug by Zofia Rostad for Louis de Poortere

By Louis De Poortere

Located in Brooklyn, NY

rug features a dense, hand-tufted pile. It showcases an abstract, gestural design with wide, brush

Category

Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid Century Modern Woolen Rug Inspired by Art Deco, West Germany 1970s
Mid Century Modern Woolen Rug Inspired by Art Deco, West Germany 1970s

Mid Century Modern Woolen Rug Inspired by Art Deco, West Germany 1970s

Located in Beograd, RS

shades of brown and cream. The rug was hand-tufted in Germany in the 1970s. There are visible signs of

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vanille Fraise Round Rug with Earthy Colors by Rag Home
Vanille Fraise Round Rug with Earthy Colors by Rag Home

Vanille Fraise Round Rug with Earthy Colors by Rag Home

By RAG home

Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID

RAG HOME’s products are hand-tufted carpets and rugs inspired by Rannisa Soraya’s, the founder and

Category

2010s Asian Folk Art Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Acrylic

Modern Texture Handmade Grey Wool Rug with Abstract Design
Modern Texture Handmade Grey Wool Rug with Abstract Design

Modern Texture Handmade Grey Wool Rug with Abstract Design

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful Contemporary Thom Filicia Home Collection rugs. This Indian hand-tufted rug is made of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Islamic Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Modern Contemporary Rug Art Grey Wool hand-knotted Djoharian Collection
Modern Contemporary Rug Art Grey Wool hand-knotted Djoharian Collection

Modern Contemporary Rug Art Grey Wool hand-knotted Djoharian Collection

By djoharian-design

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

-knotted designer rug - our luxury quality rugs are not tufted or hand loomed. They are all hand knotted

Category

2010s Indian Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Rug Contemporary Art Grey Wool hand-knotted Djoharian Collection
Modern Rug Contemporary Art Grey Wool hand-knotted Djoharian Collection

Modern Rug Contemporary Art Grey Wool hand-knotted Djoharian Collection

By djoharian-design

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

-knotted designer rug - our luxury quality rugs are not tufted or hand loomed. They are all hand knotted

Category

2010s Indian Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handtufted Round Yellow & White Rug, Star - Swedish Artist Annika Johansson
Handtufted Round Yellow & White Rug, Star - Swedish Artist Annika Johansson

Handtufted Round Yellow & White Rug, Star - Swedish Artist Annika Johansson

By (After) Annika Johansson

Located in Munich, DE

Custom hand tufted rug based on the artwork “Star”, painted by Swedish artist Annika Johansson

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Custom Neoclassical Wool Rug "Pegasus"  Luxury Burgundy & Gold Royal Carpet
Custom Neoclassical Wool Rug "Pegasus"  Luxury Burgundy & Gold Royal Carpet

Custom Neoclassical Wool Rug "Pegasus" Luxury Burgundy & Gold Royal Carpet

By Alexander's Collection, Alexander Anisimov

Located in Hong Kong, HK

. Mythological Grandeur — The PEGASUS Neoclassical Composition This luxury contemporary tufted wool rug, entitled

Category

2010s Chinese Neoclassical Revival Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Style Irregular Shapes Wool Rug  'Jane Says' by RAG Home
Modern Style Irregular Shapes Wool Rug  'Jane Says' by RAG Home

Modern Style Irregular Shapes Wool Rug 'Jane Says' by RAG Home

By RAG home

Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID

materials used for hand-tufted rugs contain acrylics in the yarn. We know it might not be the most

Category

Early 2000s Indonesian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Style Irregular Shape Rug with Pop Colours by RAG HOME
Modern Style Irregular Shape Rug with Pop Colours by RAG HOME

Modern Style Irregular Shape Rug with Pop Colours by RAG HOME

By RAG home

Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID

Modern Style Irregular Shape Rug with Pop Colours by RAG HOME RAG HOME’s products are hand-tufted

Category

2010s Indonesian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Acrylic

Jardin De Rocaille N° 1 Rug by Clément Vuillier
Jardin De Rocaille N° 1 Rug by Clément Vuillier

Jardin De Rocaille N° 1 Rug by Clément Vuillier

Located in Geneve, CH

flash of lights. Manufactured with high-end wool and silk, this collection of hand-tufted rugs has a

Category

2010s French Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Jardin De Rocaille N° 3 Rug by Clément Vuillier
Jardin De Rocaille N° 3 Rug by Clément Vuillier

Jardin De Rocaille N° 3 Rug by Clément Vuillier

Located in Geneve, CH

flash of lights. Manufactured with high-end wool and silk, this collection of hand-tufted rugs has a

Category

2010s French Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Jardin De Rocaille N° 2 Rug by Clément Vuillier
Jardin De Rocaille N° 2 Rug by Clément Vuillier

Jardin De Rocaille N° 2 Rug by Clément Vuillier

Located in Geneve, CH

flash of lights. Manufactured with high-end wool and silk, this collection of hand-tufted rugs has a

Category

2010s French Modern Western European 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.