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Hand Tufted Tribal Rug from Afghanistan
Hand Tufted Tribal Rug from Afghanistan

Hand Tufted Tribal Rug from Afghanistan

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A thick-piled hand tufted tribal rug having a mocha perimeter and an interior cream-hued field with

Category

Vintage 1960s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Flower Pattern Hand-Tufted Wool Rug - Red/Black
Flower Pattern Hand-Tufted Wool Rug - Red/Black

Flower Pattern Hand-Tufted Wool Rug - Red/Black

By Bertrando Di Renzo

Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT

your space. Handmade and hand-tufted from premium wool, this rug is a sophisticated accessory to

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Other Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handwoven Wool and Mohair Tufted Trellis Rug, 142x101”
Handwoven Wool and Mohair Tufted Trellis Rug, 142x101”

Handwoven Wool and Mohair Tufted Trellis Rug, 142x101”

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Part of the Mansour Modern collection, this handwoven rug has a mauve field with an overall mohair

Category

2010s More Carpets

Materials

Wool, Mohair

Eye Pattern Hand-Tufted Wool Rug - Black/White
Eye Pattern Hand-Tufted Wool Rug - Black/White

Eye Pattern Hand-Tufted Wool Rug - Black/White

$2,011Sale Price / item|20% Off

Eye Pattern Hand-Tufted Wool Rug - Black/White

By Bertrando Di Renzo

Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT

element across various designs and materials. This handmade and hand-tufted wool rug is a stunning and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Other Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turkish, Vintage Kilim Rug with Tufts
Turkish, Vintage Kilim Rug with Tufts

Turkish, Vintage Kilim Rug with Tufts

Located in London, GB

Wool, cotton L305 x W156 cm

Category

20th Century Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Kenny Grid Pattern Rug by Pieces, Modern Hand tufted Rug Carpet
Kenny Grid Pattern Rug by Pieces, Modern Hand tufted Rug Carpet

Kenny Grid Pattern Rug by Pieces, Modern Hand tufted Rug Carpet

By Pieces

Located in Brooklyn, NY

neutral to help ground a room. Rugs that make the room. Hand tufted rug made of a wool/viscose blend

Category

2010s Indian Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Artisca Vermont Hand Tufted Rug 1980s France
Artisca Vermont Hand Tufted Rug 1980s France

Artisca Vermont Hand Tufted Rug 1980s France

Located in Debrecen, HU

This unique, 200x200 cm round Tisca rug comes from the brand’s iconic hand-tufted collection

Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

8x10 Modern Geometric Hand-Tufted Wool Rug  Abstract Mosaic Neutral Area Rug
8x10 Modern Geometric Hand-Tufted Wool Rug  Abstract Mosaic Neutral Area Rug

8x10 Modern Geometric Hand-Tufted Wool Rug Abstract Mosaic Neutral Area Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

Elevate your space with this striking Modern Geometric Hand-Tufted Wool Rug. Featuring a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Luna Hand-Tufted Rug in Dark Green by Verner Panton
Luna Hand-Tufted Rug in Dark Green by Verner Panton

Luna Hand-Tufted Rug in Dark Green by Verner Panton

By Verner Panton, Verpan

Located in Horsens, DK

Eight colored rug with organic circle pattern designed by Verner Panton. Material: 100% New

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Rugs

Materials

Wool

Luna Hand-Tufted Rug in Dark Yellow by Verner Panton
Luna Hand-Tufted Rug in Dark Yellow by Verner Panton

Luna Hand-Tufted Rug in Dark Yellow by Verner Panton

By Verpan, Verner Panton

Located in Horsens, DK

Eight colored rug with organic circle pattern designed by Verner Panton. Material: 100% New

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rinascimento Hand-Tufted Gray Rug by Sarah Balivo

Rinascimento Hand-Tufted Gray Rug by Sarah Balivo

By Sarah Balivo

Located in Legnano, IT

-tufted linen and viscose rug flaunts powdery colors and antique tones thus creating an overall sinuous

Category

2010s Indian Renaissance Revival Indian Rugs

Materials

Linen

Rinascimento Hand-Tufted Green Rug by Sarah Balivo
Rinascimento Hand-Tufted Green Rug by Sarah Balivo

Rinascimento Hand-Tufted Green Rug by Sarah Balivo

By Sarah Balivo

Located in Legnano, IT

-tufted linen and viscose rug flaunts powdery colors and antique tones thus creating an overall sinuous

Category

2010s Indian Renaissance Revival Indian Rugs

Materials

Linen

Wool Rug 1950s Hand Tufted Abstract Design
Wool Rug 1950s Hand Tufted Abstract Design

Wool Rug 1950s Hand Tufted Abstract Design

Located in London, GB

Mid-Century Modern wool hand tufted pile rug is like an abstract expressive painting of circular

Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Wavy Rug Desert Hand Tufted Carpet
Wavy Rug Desert Hand Tufted Carpet

Wavy Rug Desert Hand Tufted Carpet

By Pieces

Located in Brooklyn, NY

stripes is exaggerated causing the rug to travel within the room. Hand tufted rug using varied tufting

Category

2010s Indian Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Wavy Rug Jewel Hand Tufted Carpet
Wavy Rug Jewel Hand Tufted Carpet

Wavy Rug Jewel Hand Tufted Carpet

By Pieces

Located in Brooklyn, NY

stripes is exaggerated causing the rug to travel within the room. Hand tufted rug using varied tufting

Category

2010s Indian Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pietra Hand-Tufted Gray Rug by Giulio Brambilla
Pietra Hand-Tufted Gray Rug by Giulio Brambilla

Pietra Hand-Tufted Gray Rug by Giulio Brambilla

By Giulio Brambilla

Located in Legnano, IT

and bamboo silk rug, superbly designed by artist and architect Giulio Brambilla. Hand-tufted in India

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Piega Hand-Tufted Taupe Rug by Giulio Brambilla
Piega Hand-Tufted Taupe Rug by Giulio Brambilla

Piega Hand-Tufted Taupe Rug by Giulio Brambilla

By Giulio Brambilla

Located in Legnano, IT

A captivating design by Giulio Brambilla, this refined rug will add an accent of contemporary style

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Piega Hand-Tufted Green Rug by Giulio Brambilla
Piega Hand-Tufted Green Rug by Giulio Brambilla

Piega Hand-Tufted Green Rug by Giulio Brambilla

By Giulio Brambilla

Located in Legnano, IT

An exquisite piece from the 'Piega' (Italian word for 'crease') collection of rugs designed by

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Pietra Hand-Tufted Taupe Rug by Giulio Brambilla
Pietra Hand-Tufted Taupe Rug by Giulio Brambilla

Pietra Hand-Tufted Taupe Rug by Giulio Brambilla

By Giulio Brambilla

Located in Legnano, IT

Named after the Italian word for "stone", this rug is a striking design by architect and designer

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Pietra Hand-Tufted Beige Rug by Giulio Brambilla
Pietra Hand-Tufted Beige Rug by Giulio Brambilla

Pietra Hand-Tufted Beige Rug by Giulio Brambilla

By Giulio Brambilla

Located in Legnano, IT

Named after the Italian word for "stone", this rug is a striking design by architect and designer

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Strokes Runner Hand-tufted Wool Rug Multicolored
Strokes Runner Hand-tufted Wool Rug Multicolored

Strokes Runner Hand-tufted Wool Rug Multicolored

By Begüm Cana Özgür

Located in Istanbul, TR

Strokes Multicolored hand-tufted runner rug offers a playful interpretation of the classic grid

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rinascimento Hand-Tufted Blue Rug by Sarah Balivo

Rinascimento Hand-Tufted Blue Rug by Sarah Balivo

By Sarah Balivo

Located in Legnano, IT

, Italy. Made in India, this hand-tufted linen and viscose rug flaunts powdery colors and antique tones

Category

2010s Indian Renaissance Revival Indian Rugs

Materials

Linen

Rug Red Ornament Hand Tufted Portal Rug by Joan Tarragó
Rug Red Ornament Hand Tufted Portal Rug by Joan Tarragó

Rug Red Ornament Hand Tufted Portal Rug by Joan Tarragó

By Joan Tarragó

Located in Barcelona, ES

The idea was to commission Joan Tarragó to illustrate a handwoven rug using his own and

Category

2010s Spanish More Carpets

Materials

Textile

Tufted Grey Area Rug with Turquoise and Gold
Tufted Grey Area Rug with Turquoise and Gold

Tufted Grey Area Rug with Turquoise and Gold

Located in West Hollywood, CA

There's definitely more to this rug than meets the eye. A closer look at the black, grey and silver

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Other

Contemporary Wavy Checkered Rug in Red, Pink & Green Hand-Tufted Wool
Contemporary Wavy Checkered Rug in Red, Pink & Green Hand-Tufted Wool

Contemporary Wavy Checkered Rug in Red, Pink & Green Hand-Tufted Wool

Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID

floor. Hand-tufted in Indonesia by skilled artisans, the rug is crafted from a wool and acrylic blend

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Rugs

Materials

Wool, Acrylic

Ki no4 Rug by Studio Marmi / Hand tufted wool contemporary rug
Ki no4 Rug by Studio Marmi / Hand tufted wool contemporary rug

Ki no4 Rug by Studio Marmi / Hand tufted wool contemporary rug

By Asli Smith

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

and aesthetics, the tufted wool rug collection creates a contemporary language that takes reference

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Beautiful New Modern Design Hand Tufted Rug
Beautiful New Modern Design Hand Tufted Rug

Beautiful New Modern Design Hand Tufted Rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Very beautiful new modern rug with nice Art Deco design and beautiful colors, entirely hand tufted

Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ki no3 Rug by Studio Marmi/  Hand tufted wool contemporary rug
Ki no3 Rug by Studio Marmi/  Hand tufted wool contemporary rug

Ki no3 Rug by Studio Marmi/ Hand tufted wool contemporary rug

By Asli Smith

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

ancient Mesopotamia, the hand-tufted wool rug collection creates a contemporary language that takes

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Abstract Hand-Tufted Wool Rug in Brown
Modern Abstract Hand-Tufted Wool Rug in Brown

Modern Abstract Hand-Tufted Wool Rug in Brown

Located in Norwalk, CT

This contemporary Tufenkian rug boasts a brown abstract field. It is enriched with gray, tan, and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Organic Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ki no2 Rug by Studio Marmi / Hand tufted wool contemporary rug
Ki no2 Rug by Studio Marmi / Hand tufted wool contemporary rug

Ki no2 Rug by Studio Marmi / Hand tufted wool contemporary rug

By Asli Smith

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

ancient Mesopotamia, the hand-tufted wool rug collection creates a contemporary language that takes

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Beautiful New Modern Design Hand Tufted Rug
Beautiful New Modern Design Hand Tufted Rug

Beautiful New Modern Design Hand Tufted Rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Very beautiful new modern rug with nice Art Deco design and beautiful colors, entirely hand tufted

Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Design Style Hand-Tufted Rug 'Zen Garden' by Rag Home
Modern Design Style Hand-Tufted Rug 'Zen Garden' by Rag Home

Modern Design Style Hand-Tufted Rug 'Zen Garden' by Rag Home

By RAG home

Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID

Modern Design Style Hand-tufted Rug 'ZEN GARDEN' by RAG HOME A rug inspired by currents of Serene

Category

2010s Indonesian Modern Rugs

Materials

Wool, Acrylic

Beautiful New Modern Design Hand Tufted Rug
Beautiful New Modern Design Hand Tufted Rug

Beautiful New Modern Design Hand Tufted Rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Very beautiful new modern rug with nice Art Deco design and beautiful colors, entirely hand tufted

Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Beautiful New Modern Design Hand Tufted Rug
Beautiful New Modern Design Hand Tufted Rug

Beautiful New Modern Design Hand Tufted Rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Very beautiful new modern rug with nice Art Deco design and beautiful colors, entirely hand tufted

Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Beautiful New Modern Design Hand Tufted Rug
Beautiful New Modern Design Hand Tufted Rug

Beautiful New Modern Design Hand Tufted Rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Very beautiful new modern rug with nice Art Deco design and beautiful colors, entirely hand tufted

Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tisca Modernist Hand-Tufted Wool Rug France 1980s
Tisca Modernist Hand-Tufted Wool Rug France 1980s

Tisca Modernist Hand-Tufted Wool Rug France 1980s

By Tisca Tischhauser 1

Located in Debrecen, HU

contemporary design environments. The rug is made from 100% wool using a tufted construction, resulting in a

Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Piega Hand-Tufted Pink Rug by Giulio Brambilla
Piega Hand-Tufted Pink Rug by Giulio Brambilla

Piega Hand-Tufted Pink Rug by Giulio Brambilla

By Giulio Brambilla

Located in Legnano, IT

Italian) over a delicate natural palette, this rug is a timeless and versatile piece of functional decor

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Contemporary Irregular Shape Hand-Tufted Wool Rug Beige by RAG Home
Contemporary Irregular Shape Hand-Tufted Wool Rug Beige by RAG Home

Contemporary Irregular Shape Hand-Tufted Wool Rug Beige by RAG Home

By RAG home

Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID

Magic with LUA Contemporary irregular shape hand-tufted wool rug with earthy brown by RAG Home

Category

2010s Indonesian Arts and Crafts Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pretty vintage Chinese hand tufted rug
Pretty vintage Chinese hand tufted rug

Pretty vintage Chinese hand tufted rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Nice mid century Chinese rug with beautiful Chinese design and nice colours with white, pink, blue

Category

Vintage 1980s Chinese Chinoiserie Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ripples Hand Tufted Rug in Black and Gray
Ripples Hand Tufted Rug in Black and Gray

Ripples Hand Tufted Rug in Black and Gray

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Swirling lines create a vibrancy and sense of motion in this contemporary rug for the modern home

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Other

8x10 Geometric Trellis Hand-Tufted Wool Rug – Neutral Beige & Charcoal
8x10 Geometric Trellis Hand-Tufted Wool Rug – Neutral Beige & Charcoal

8x10 Geometric Trellis Hand-Tufted Wool Rug – Neutral Beige & Charcoal

Located in Norwalk, CT

Elevate your living space with this sophisticated Modern Hand-Tufted Wool Rug, featuring a bold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bobyrug’s Beautiful Savonnerie Style Hand Tufted Rug
Bobyrug’s Beautiful Savonnerie Style Hand Tufted Rug

Bobyrug’s Beautiful Savonnerie Style Hand Tufted Rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Nice hand tufted rug with a Savonnerie or Aubusson design Wool velvet. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome

Category

Late 20th Century Indian Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bobyrug’s Vintage Savonnerie Style Hand Tufted Rug
Bobyrug’s Vintage Savonnerie Style Hand Tufted Rug

Bobyrug’s Vintage Savonnerie Style Hand Tufted Rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Beautiful late 20th century handcrafted rug with a Savonnerie or Aubusson design and nice colors

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Abstract Glacial Flow - Modern Hand-Tufted Wool & Viscose Area Rug
Abstract Glacial Flow - Modern Hand-Tufted Wool & Viscose Area Rug

Abstract Glacial Flow - Modern Hand-Tufted Wool & Viscose Area Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

Elevate your interior with this stunning modern hand-tufted rug, featuring a dynamic abstract

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand-Tufted Modern Traditional Inspired Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Hand-Tufted Modern Traditional Inspired Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Hand-Tufted Modern Traditional Inspired Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

Hand-Tufted Modern Traditional Inspired Rug Size: 11'10" × 15'0" (360 × 457 cm) Infused with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Luxury Round Blue Oceano D300 Hand-Tufted Wool Rug by Mohebban
Luxury Round Blue Oceano D300 Hand-Tufted Wool Rug by Mohebban

Luxury Round Blue Oceano D300 Hand-Tufted Wool Rug by Mohebban

Located in Geneve, CH

Luxury Round Blue Oceano D300 Hand-Tufted Wool Rug by Mohebban Dimensions: D 300 cm Materials: Wool

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Rugs

Materials

Wool

Luxury Round Blue Oceano D250 Hand-Tufted Wool Rug by Mohebban
Luxury Round Blue Oceano D250 Hand-Tufted Wool Rug by Mohebban

Luxury Round Blue Oceano D250 Hand-Tufted Wool Rug by Mohebban

Located in Geneve, CH

Luxury Round Blue Oceano D250 Hand-Tufted Wool Rug by Mohebban Dimensions: D 250 cm Materials: Wool

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Rugs

Materials

Wool

Orange Tiger Rug, Blue, Green, and Pink, artist and workshop collaboration
Orange Tiger Rug, Blue, Green, and Pink, artist and workshop collaboration

Orange Tiger Rug, Blue, Green, and Pink, artist and workshop collaboration

By Crystal Latimer, Tuft the World

Located in Philadelphia, PA

crafted and tufted by the Tuft the World workshop. This decorative tufted piece measures 59”h x 47”w and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Tisca Forster Hand-Tufted Wool Rug – 1980s France
Tisca Forster Hand-Tufted Wool Rug – 1980s France

Tisca Forster Hand-Tufted Wool Rug – 1980s France

Located in Debrecen, HU

Elevate your interior with this striking vintage Tisca rug, a true masterpiece of 1980s hand-tufted

Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Artisca Vermont Hand Tufted Rug 1980-1990s France
Artisca Vermont Hand Tufted Rug 1980-1990s France

Artisca Vermont Hand Tufted Rug 1980-1990s France

Located in Debrecen, HU

Bring a touch of sophisticated artistry to your home with this artistic, hand-tufted rug from Tisca

Category

1990s French Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tisca “Blütenbordüre” Hand-Tufted Wool Rug 1980s France
Tisca “Blütenbordüre” Hand-Tufted Wool Rug 1980s France

Tisca “Blütenbordüre” Hand-Tufted Wool Rug 1980s France

Located in Debrecen, HU

areas. Tisca rugs, especially the hand-tufted rugs from the 1980s, are known for their exceptional

Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Beth Hand Tufted Silk Checkered Rug
Beth Hand Tufted Silk Checkered Rug

Beth Hand Tufted Silk Checkered Rug

Located in South Pasadena, CA

mm pile height provides a cushioned surface that feels plush underfoot. The rug's durable

Category

2010s Indian North and South American Rugs

Materials

Silk

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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.