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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

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

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

Contemporary Texture Gray & Ivory Hand-Tufted Geometric Wool Rug
Contemporary Texture Gray & Ivory Hand-Tufted Geometric Wool Rug

Contemporary Texture Gray & Ivory Hand-Tufted Geometric 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 Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Eclectic Style Rug with Hand-Tufted Botanical Silk
Modern Eclectic Style Rug with Hand-Tufted Botanical Silk

Modern Eclectic Style Rug with Hand-Tufted Botanical Silk

Located in Vilnius, LT

Category: Rugs, Carpets, Decoration Dimensions: 1.95m x 1.65m Thickness: 0.015m Weight: 6.5kg

Category

2010s Ukrainian Folk Art More Carpets

Materials

Cotton

Sonia Delaunay, "1930" - Original Hand-tufted Wool Rug
Sonia Delaunay, "1930" - Original Hand-tufted Wool Rug

Sonia Delaunay, "1930" - Original Hand-tufted Wool Rug

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in New York, NY

artistic practice. Her dynamic process is perfectly captured in the "1930" rug, where bold, geometric

Category

20th Century French Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tisca “Waron” Hand-Tufted Wool Rug, Switzerland, 1990s
Tisca “Waron” Hand-Tufted Wool Rug, Switzerland, 1990s

Tisca “Waron” Hand-Tufted Wool Rug, Switzerland, 1990s

Located in Debrecen, HU

This striking modernist rug was produced by Tisca Textil AG, the renowned Swiss manufacturer known

Category

1990s Swiss Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

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

Tisca Meda Hand-Tufted Wool Rug 1980s France

Located in Debrecen, HU

Bring a touch of refined modernism to your interior with this stunning vintage Tisca rug, measuring

Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Crest II Track, Hand-Tufted Wool Terracotta Graphic Rug
Crest II Track, Hand-Tufted Wool Terracotta Graphic Rug

Crest II Track, Hand-Tufted Wool Terracotta Graphic Rug

Located in Miami, FL

Olympic Games. Deep neutrals and geometric patterns create a bold, edgy vibe. This rug is hand-tufted in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool, Silk

"Terrasse" Hand Tufted Rug by Tisca Switzerland 1990s
"Terrasse" Hand Tufted Rug by Tisca Switzerland 1990s

"Terrasse" Hand Tufted Rug by Tisca Switzerland 1990s

Located in Debrecen, HU

This 170x240 cm never-used rug comes directly from a Swiss manufacturer, ensuring exceptional

Category

1990s Swiss Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

"Foyer" Hand Tufted Rug by Tisca Switzerland 1990s
"Foyer" Hand Tufted Rug by Tisca Switzerland 1990s

"Foyer" Hand Tufted Rug by Tisca Switzerland 1990s

Located in Debrecen, HU

This 170x240 cm never-used rug comes directly from a Swiss manufacturer, ensuring exceptional

Category

1990s Swiss Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Western European Fine Silk Tufted Area Rug Neoclassica
Western European Fine Silk Tufted Area Rug Neoclassica

Western European Fine Silk Tufted Area Rug Neoclassica

By Alexander Anisimov, Alexander's Collection

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Western European Fine Silk Tufted Area Rug Neoclassica This exclusive couture level design

Category

2010s Chinese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

"Window" Hand Tufted Rug by Tisca Switzerland 1990s
"Window" Hand Tufted Rug by Tisca Switzerland 1990s

"Window" Hand Tufted Rug by Tisca Switzerland 1990s

Located in Debrecen, HU

, these rugs rose to prominence in the 1970s and 1980s when the company developed hand-tufting techniques

Category

1990s Swiss Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Western Europe Silk Tufted Rug "Sapphires" Limited Edition
Western Europe Silk Tufted Rug "Sapphires" Limited Edition

Western Europe Silk Tufted Rug "Sapphires" Limited Edition

By Alexander Anisimov, Alexander's Collection

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Western Europe Silk Tufted Rug "Sapphires" Limited Edition Alexander's Collection rug from

Category

2010s Chinese Islamic Western European Rugs

Materials

Silk

Gonbad Tufted Silk
Gonbad Tufted Silk

Gonbad Tufted Silk

Located in Laguna Hills, CA

Tufted art silk pile on a art silk foundation. (1000 KPSI) New Dimensions: 7'9" x 9'10" Origin

Category

2010s Turkish Other Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

21st Century Decorative Minimalist Rug, Hand Tufted Wool, Green
21st Century Decorative Minimalist Rug, Hand Tufted Wool, Green

21st Century Decorative Minimalist Rug, Hand Tufted Wool, Green

By Spinzi

Located in Milano, IT

“Abstraction” is a series of wool carpets that represent a landscape of lake Como seen through the eyes of local artist and designer Tommaso Spinzi. The Lake has always been a great ...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

8x10 Modern Geometric Hand-Tufted Wool Area Rug - Neutral Taupe & Cream
8x10 Modern Geometric Hand-Tufted Wool Area Rug - Neutral Taupe & Cream

8x10 Modern Geometric Hand-Tufted Wool Area Rug - Neutral Taupe & Cream

Located in Norwalk, CT

This sophisticated hand-tufted rug features a striking organic geometric pattern, blending mid

Category

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

Materials

Wool

8x10 Organic Hand-Tufted Wool Area Rug - Sand & Cream Modern Abstract
8x10 Organic Hand-Tufted Wool Area Rug - Sand & Cream Modern Abstract

8x10 Organic Hand-Tufted Wool Area Rug - Sand & Cream Modern Abstract

Located in Norwalk, CT

Bring a touch of nature-inspired sophistication to your home with this premium hand-tufted wool rug

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Modern Abstract Rug – Hand-Tufted Wool & Viscose – Blue, Gold, and Grey
Modern Abstract Rug – Hand-Tufted Wool & Viscose – Blue, Gold, and Grey

Modern Abstract Rug – Hand-Tufted Wool & Viscose – Blue, Gold, and Grey

Located in Norwalk, CT

Transform your living space with this modern hand-tufted rug, featuring an organic pattern inspired

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Abstract "Volcanic Ember" Modern Hand-Tufted Wool Rug – Navy, Pink, & Gold
Abstract "Volcanic Ember" Modern Hand-Tufted Wool Rug – Navy, Pink, & Gold

Abstract "Volcanic Ember" Modern Hand-Tufted Wool Rug – Navy, Pink, & Gold

Located in Norwalk, CT

Elevate your space with this stunning hand-tufted rug, featuring a bold abstract design inspired by

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Original Art Rug...Hand Tufted...Custom Made to Order...Colorful
Original Art Rug...Hand Tufted...Custom Made to Order...Colorful

Original Art Rug...Hand Tufted...Custom Made to Order...Colorful

By Larry Roberts Chicago LLC

Located in Chicago, IL

Original trademark design by the late artist, Larry Roberts. This rug is hand tufted to size using

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Jaime Hayon 'Troupe' Hand-Tufted Rug for Nanimarquina, 250x350cm
Jaime Hayon 'Troupe' Hand-Tufted Rug for Nanimarquina, 250x350cm

Jaime Hayon 'Troupe' Hand-Tufted Rug for Nanimarquina, 250x350cm

By Nanimarquina, Jaime Hayon

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

Jaime Hayon 'Troupe' Hand-Tufted Rug for Nanimarquina, 300x400cm
Jaime Hayon 'Troupe' Hand-Tufted Rug for Nanimarquina, 300x400cm

Jaime Hayon 'Troupe' Hand-Tufted Rug for Nanimarquina, 300x400cm

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

Jaime Hayon 'Troupe' Hand-Tufted Rug for Nanimarquina, 200x300cm
Jaime Hayon 'Troupe' Hand-Tufted Rug for Nanimarquina, 200x300cm

Jaime Hayon 'Troupe' Hand-Tufted Rug for Nanimarquina, 200x300cm

By Nanimarquina, Jaime Hayon

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

Modern Apadana's Westport Collection Hand Tufted Beige Natural Wool Rug
Modern Apadana's Westport Collection Hand Tufted Beige Natural Wool Rug

Modern Apadana's Westport Collection Hand Tufted Beige Natural Wool Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful Apadanas' collection hand tufted Indian natural wool rug with the beige and brown field

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Artisca "Vermont" Hand-Tufted Wool Rug, France 1970s-1980s
Artisca "Vermont" Hand-Tufted Wool Rug, France 1970s-1980s

Artisca "Vermont" Hand-Tufted Wool Rug, France 1970s-1980s

By Tisca Tischhauser 1

Located in Debrecen, HU

This elegant Tisca “Vermont” wool rug represents the sophisticated modern textile design tradition

Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

One of a Kind, Abstract Hand Tufted Rugs, “Photophilic Emergings”
One of a Kind, Abstract Hand Tufted Rugs, “Photophilic Emergings”

One of a Kind, Abstract Hand Tufted Rugs, “Photophilic Emergings”

By Larry Roberts Chicago LLC

Located in Chicago, IL

Each rug is unique, no two are the same, custom woven/hand tufted to your specifications by the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Easton Collection Tufted Wool Rug, Custom Sizes, Hand-Knotted, India
Easton Collection Tufted Wool Rug, Custom Sizes, Hand-Knotted, India

Easton Collection Tufted Wool Rug, Custom Sizes, Hand-Knotted, 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

Bobyrug’s Beautiful Vintage Aubusson Design Hand Tufted Rug
Bobyrug’s Beautiful Vintage Aubusson Design Hand Tufted Rug

Bobyrug’s Beautiful Vintage Aubusson Design Hand Tufted Rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Nice late 20th century large rug with a beautiful Savonnerie design and nice colors with purple

Category

Late 20th Century Indian Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Crest II Track, Hand-Tufted Wool Multicolored Green Graphic Rug
Crest II Track, Hand-Tufted Wool Multicolored Green Graphic Rug

Crest II Track, Hand-Tufted Wool Multicolored Green Graphic Rug

Located in Miami, FL

Olympic Games. Mixed neutrals and geometric patterns create a bold, edgy vibe. This rug is hand-tufted in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool, Silk

Center Court by Moniomi, Hand-Tufted Wool Beige Circle Rug
Center Court by Moniomi, Hand-Tufted Wool Beige Circle Rug

Center Court by Moniomi, Hand-Tufted Wool Beige Circle Rug

Located in Miami, FL

ancient basketball court. This rug is hand-tufted in India, made with wool, silk, and shag. Each piece is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool, Silk

Western Europe Contemporary Wool Tufted Area Round Rug "Irises"
Western Europe Contemporary Wool Tufted Area Round Rug "Irises"

Western Europe Contemporary Wool Tufted Area Round Rug "Irises"

By Alexander Anisimov, Alexander's Collection

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Western Europe Contemporary Wool Tufted Area Round Rug "Irises" This exclusive couture level design

Category

2010s Spanish Neoclassical Revival Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vezeley Artistic Hand Tufted Rug by Tisca Switzerland 1990s
Vezeley Artistic Hand Tufted Rug by Tisca Switzerland 1990s

Vezeley Artistic Hand Tufted Rug by Tisca Switzerland 1990s

Located in Debrecen, HU

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

Category

1990s French Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Neoclassical Revival Area Rug by Alexander's Collection, Hand-Tufted
Neoclassical Revival Area Rug by Alexander's Collection, Hand-Tufted

Neoclassical Revival Area Rug by Alexander's Collection, Hand-Tufted

By Alexander's Collection, Alexander Anisimov

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Neoclassical Revival Area Rug by Alexander's Collection, Hand-Tufted The Resonance of Sovereignty

Category

2010s Chinese Neoclassical Revival Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

"Claire" Hand Tufted Rug by Tisca Switzerland 1980-1990s
"Claire" Hand Tufted Rug by Tisca Switzerland 1980-1990s

"Claire" Hand Tufted Rug by Tisca Switzerland 1980-1990s

Located in Debrecen, HU

Unique Tisca Wool Rug – A Perfect Example of 80s-90s Abstract Art! This 100% wool rug by Tisca

Category

1990s Swiss Arts and Crafts Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Le Bloc Irregular Shape Hand-Tufted Wool Rug by RAG Home
Le Bloc Irregular Shape Hand-Tufted Wool Rug by RAG Home

Le Bloc Irregular Shape Hand-Tufted Wool Rug by RAG Home

Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID

. Contemporary irregular shape hand-tufted wool rug with mixed colours Original Designed by RAG Home Hand-tufted

Category

2010s Indonesian Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Large Hand Tufted Wool Rug by Tisca Switzerland 1990s
Large Hand Tufted Wool Rug by Tisca Switzerland 1990s

Large Hand Tufted Wool Rug by Tisca Switzerland 1990s

Located in Debrecen, HU

Discover the Premium Quality "Toto" Rug by Tisca – Now Available for You! This 186x200 cm never

Category

1990s Swiss Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Terracotta Beige Lines Tufted Rug by Rag Home
Contemporary Terracotta Beige Lines Tufted Rug by Rag Home

Contemporary Terracotta Beige Lines Tufted Rug by Rag Home

By RAG home

Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID

This rug will fulfil that dream to your imagination - and your space. Original Designed by

Category

2010s Indonesian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Acrylic

Western European Wool Tufted Rug, Luxury Collection, Limited Edition
Western European Wool Tufted Rug, Luxury Collection, Limited Edition

Western European Wool Tufted Rug, Luxury Collection, Limited Edition

By Alexander Anisimov, Alexander's Collection

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Western European Wool Tufted Rug, Luxury Collection, Limited Edition "Simiramida" Alexander's

Category

2010s Chinese International Style Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Customizable Art Nouveau Silk Tufted Rug by Alexander's Collection
Customizable Art Nouveau Silk Tufted Rug by Alexander's Collection

Customizable Art Nouveau Silk Tufted Rug by Alexander's Collection

By Alexander Anisimov, Alexander's Collection

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Customizable Art Nouveau Silk Tufted Rug by Alexander's Collection The Essence of Noir Art Nouveau

Category

2010s Chinese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Silk

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

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

By Nanimarquina, Joaquim Ruiz Millet

Located in Glendale, CA

Hand-Tufted 'Manuscrit' rug by Joaquim Ruiz Millet for Nanimarquina. Executed in 100% hand-tufted

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Art Irregular Shape Tufted Wool Rug with White Grey 'Magic Trick' by RAG Home
Art Irregular Shape Tufted Wool Rug with White Grey 'Magic Trick' by RAG Home

Art Irregular Shape Tufted Wool Rug with White Grey 'Magic Trick' by RAG Home

By RAG home

Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID

Magic Trick Art irregular shape tufted wool rug with white grey by RAG Home Original Designed by

Category

2010s Indonesian Arts and Crafts Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handwoven Sky-blue Vintage Turkish Rug with Long Tufts of Wool
Handwoven Sky-blue Vintage Turkish Rug with Long Tufts of Wool

Handwoven Sky-blue Vintage Turkish Rug with Long Tufts of Wool

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This handwoven vintage 70s Turkish rug has a shaded sky-blue field with an overall pattern of

Category

Vintage 1970s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Mohair, Hemp

Brenda Kira Tan Green Hand-Tufted Wool Rug Geometric 8'x10' Carpet
Brenda Kira Tan Green Hand-Tufted Wool Rug Geometric 8'x10' Carpet

Brenda Kira Tan Green Hand-Tufted Wool Rug Geometric 8'x10' Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Hand-tufted in wool, this 8 x 10 Brenda Kira rug carpet is a refined addition to our contemporary

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Meltix a Hand Tufted Modern Rug In Botanical Silk by Hands

Meltix a Hand Tufted Modern Rug In Botanical Silk by Hands

Located in New Delhi, IN

imagination. Meltix a Hand Tufted Modern Botanical Silk Rug is Available in size : 170 x 215 cm - $ 1,859

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Alexander’s Collection Neoclassical 100% Silk Tufted Rug, 3D Sculptural Design
Alexander’s Collection Neoclassical 100% Silk Tufted Rug, 3D Sculptural Design

Alexander’s Collection Neoclassical 100% Silk Tufted Rug, 3D Sculptural Design

By Alexander Anisimov, Alexander's Collection

Located in Hong Kong, HK

-tufted rug from the Alexander’s Collection Neoclassical series is a sophisticated tribute to the timeless

Category

2010s Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Silk

Bloombell a Hand Tufted Modern Rug In Botanical Silk by Hands

Bloombell a Hand Tufted Modern Rug In Botanical Silk by Hands

Located in New Delhi, IN

textures. The carpets in the Hands Antonym collection are hand tufted with the finest botanical silk and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Deserto Hand-Tufted Mid-Century Style Beige Rug by Giulio Brambilla
Deserto Hand-Tufted Mid-Century Style Beige Rug by Giulio Brambilla

Deserto Hand-Tufted Mid-Century Style Beige Rug by Giulio Brambilla

By Giulio Brambilla

Located in Legnano, IT

that will enliven any interior with elegance and grace. The Deserto Rug is hand-tufted in India using a

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Deserto Hand-Tufted Mid-Century Style Gray Rug by Giulio Brambilla
Deserto Hand-Tufted Mid-Century Style Gray Rug by Giulio Brambilla

Deserto Hand-Tufted Mid-Century Style Gray Rug by Giulio Brambilla

By Giulio Brambilla

Located in Legnano, IT

Extraordinarily plush, this hand-tufted rug fits seamlessly in any interior with its neutral

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, 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.