$1,499
W 31.11 in L 115.36 in
2.6x9.7 ft Handknotted Wool Runner Rug. Corridor Runner. Kitchen Runner Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
If you are searching for a hand-knotted Turkish runner rug, Turkish wool runner, hallway runner, wool kitchen runner, stairway runner rug, entryway runner rug, handmade wool runner, ...
Wool
Antique Karabag Runner - 19th Century Karabag Runner, Handmade Runner
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
A Historical Artifact: 19th Century Caucasian Karabakh Road If you want to add a historical and cultural artifact to your home, this antique runner is for you. This runner is a Cauc...
Wool
$947
W 32.29 in L 70.08 in
2.7x6 ft Handknotted Wool Runner Rug. Red Corridor Runner. Kitchen Runner Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
If you are searching for a hand-knotted Turkish runner rug, Turkish wool runner, hallway runner, wool kitchen runner, stairway runner rug, entryway runner rug, handmade wool runner, ...
Wool
$1,571
W 34.26 in L 109.06 in
3x9 ft Handknotted Wool Runner Rug. Beige Corridor Runner. Kitchen Runner Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
If you are searching for a hand-knotted Turkish runner rug, Turkish wool runner, hallway runner, wool kitchen runner, stairway runner rug, entryway runner rug, handmade wool runner, ...
Wool
$8,795
W 59.85 in L 259.06 in
Antique Oushak Runner Beige Large Gallery Runner Beige Handmade Runner 1890
Located in New York, NY
Antique Oushak runner Gallery rug with a beautiful geometric architectural design.
Wool
Wool Runner
Located in London, GB
This vibrant Kilim-style runner rug showcases a striking geometric composition centered on a repeating sequence of large, interconnected diamond medallions.
Fabric
$5,400
W 45.67 in L 169.3 in
Antique Konya Runner - 19th Century Anatolian Runner, Antique Wool Runner
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Material: Wool, the runner shows durability and quality. Age: The runner dates from the 19th century and adds historical value.
Wool
Antique Sarab Runner - 19th Century Runner, Handmade Rug, Wool Runner
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Numerous edges cover the central design and are decorated with intricate patterns that complement the interior artwork. This 19th-century runner is a well-preserved runner that shows...
Wool
$5,900
W 43.31 in L 196.86 in
Vintage Karabag Runner - 19th Century Vintage Anatolian Runner, Handmade Runner
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This antique Karabakh runner is a magnificent artifact that will allow you to establish a connection between art and history.
Wool
$19,734
W 42.13 in L 188.98 in
Luxury Antique Runner Rugs, Handmade Carpet Runners Stair Runner Oriental Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
Luxury Antique Runner Rugs, Handmade Carpet Runners Caucasus Area Oriental Rug.
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Vintage Hall Runner, Traditional Pattern 12ft Carpet Runner
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Vintage Hall Runner, Traditional Pattern 12ft Carpet Runner A superb looking and beautifully soft piece dating from the 1930s and it has a lovely colour palette in shaded sienna and...
Wool
Zeikhour runner
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Zeikhour runner from Kuba district,eastern Caucasus,west coast of the Caspian Sea Age: circa 1880 Dimensions: 11′.4"x3′.8" (345×112 cm) Zeikhour runners are quite rare and some an...
Wool, Cotton
$19,734
W 42.13 in L 188.98 in
Luxury Antique Runner Rugs, Handmade Carpet Runners Stair Runner Oriental Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
Luxury Antique Runner Rugs, Handmade Carpet Runners Caucasus Area Oriental Rug.
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
$2,643Sale Price|30% Off
W 78 in L 288 in
Oriental Runner Rug Cream Beige Zeigler Carpet Runner Handmade Stair Runner
Located in Wembley, GB
Radiating elegance and sophistication, this runner features a captivating floral design in soft cream and beige hues, perfectly complementing any interior decor.
Cotton, Wool
Kuba runner
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Kuba runner from eastern Caucasus,west coast of the Caspian Sea Age: dated :1293=1876 Size: 13′.0″x3′.6″ (396×107 cm) The dark brown field displays a diamond lattice defined by di...
Wool, Cotton
$2,000Sale Price|30% Off
W 300 in L 68 in
Fine New Traditional Runner Rug, Handmade Kazak Runner Oriental Stair Runners
Located in Wembley, GB
Experience the contemporary charm with our fine new traditional runner rug, meticulously handcrafted in Afghanistan.
Cotton, Wool
Shirvan runner
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Shirvan runner from eastern Caucasus,west coast of the Caspian Sea Age: circa 1885 Dimensions: 8′.10"x3′.5" (269×104 cm) This extremely decorative Shirvan runner with its unusual ...
Wool, Cotton
Shirvan runner
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Shirvan runner from eastern Caucasus,west coast of the Caspian sea Age: circa 1890 Size: 9′.8"x3′.9" (295×114 cm) The navy field displays eleven vibrating,stepped lozenge medallio...
Wool, Cotton
Antique Karadag Runner - 19th Century Karadag Runner
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
A Historical Artifact: 19th Century Caucasian Karabakh Road If you want to add a historical and cultural artifact to your home, this antique runner is for you. This runner is a Cauc...
Wool
$1,468Sale Price|35% Off
W 41.34 in L 118.12 in
Tribal Runner Rug Vintage Red Wool Handwoven Runner Rustic Carpet Runner
Located in Wembley, GB
EBRR151 Red wool tribal Runner rug Vintage handwoven Runner rustic carpet -105 x 300cm.
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Persian Style Runner Silk 1930s Rug Runner
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Persian style Runner hand-woven silk rug runner, circa the 1930s.
Wool
Runner Rug Caucasian
Located in Ferrara, IT
This superb late-19th-century Karabakh (Qarabag) runner is a collector’s piece that embodies South Caucasian tribal mastery, distinguished by its exceptional 374 cm length and refine...
Wool
Talish Runner Antique
Located in WYNNUM, QLD
Fine Talish , soft Talish runner nearly 10 ft in length. 50% short term discount.
Wool
Shirvan runner
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Shirvan long rug from eastern Caucasus,west coast of the Caspian Sea Age: dated 1297=1880 Size: 11′.0″X3′.7″ (335×109 cm) The navy ground shows openwork floriated botehs in offset...
Wool, Cotton
$1,714Sale Price|30% Off
W 112.6 in L 31.89 in
Vintage Turkish Milas Runner Geometric Runner Rug, Red Carpet Runner, Wool Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
Step onto history with our vintage geometric runner rug, a stunning piece that bridges the elegance of tradition with contemporary allure.
Cotton, Wool, Organic Material
Lesghi runner
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Lesghi long rug from eastern Caucasus Age: circa 1890 Size: 8′.0"x3′.11" (244×119 cm) Six Lesghi stars,including three in ivory,are placed in individual compartments with yellow d...
Wool, Cotton
Antique Caucasian Kazak Tribal Runner, Hallway Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
73257, antique Caucasian Kazak Tribal runner, hallway runner. This hand knotted wool antique Caucasian Kazak tribal runner features an all-over geometric pattern of tulip palmettes o...
Wool
Long Runner Rug
Located in London, GB
This vintage runner rug is a vibrant example of traditional flat-weave artistry, characterised by its bold geometric complexity and warm, earthy palette.
Wool
Karagashli runner
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Karagashli long rug from eastern Caucasus,west coast of the Caspian Sea Age: circa 1880 Size: 9′.5″x3′.6″ (287×107 cm) The navy field presents seven fringed palmettes in red,yello...
Wool, Cotton
$2,572Sale Price|30% Off
W 36.23 in L 228.35 in
Long Handmade Carpet Runner Vintage Indian Rug Runner Floral Wool Stair Runner
Located in Wembley, GB
Long handmade carpet runner vintage Indian rug runner floral wool stair runner sale.
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Caucasian Rug Runner
Located in Ferrara, IT
This Antique Caucasian Shirvan Runner is a rare late 19th-century masterpiece distinguished by its unusual "all-over" (tutto campo) composition on a vibrant madder-red field, eschewi...
Wool
Tribal Table Runner
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
This tribal table runner showcases the timeless character of traditional craftsmanship, bringing texture and warmth to any dining or console table.
Wool
Tribal Table Runner
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
This tribal table runner showcases the timeless character of traditional craftsmanship, bringing texture and warmth to any dining or console table.
Wool
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner, Wide Hallway Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
50288, vintage Turkish Oushak runner, wide hallway runner. Dazzling like a tilt a whirl of flower petals, this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak runner features a playful, col...
Wool
Tribal Table Runner
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
This tribal table runner showcases the timeless character of traditional craftsmanship, bringing texture and warmth to any dining or console table.
Wool
Tribal Table Runner
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
This tribal table runner showcases the timeless character of traditional craftsmanship, bringing texture and warmth to any dining or console table.
Wool
Distressed Antique Turkish Oushak Runner, Hallway Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
51559, distressed vintage Turkish Oushak runner, hallway runner. This hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak runner features a unique medallion design with the outline of two verti...
Wool
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner, Wide Hallway Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
52388, vintage Turkish Oushak runner, wide hallway runner. This hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak runner features five floral lobed diamond-shaped medallions spread across an ...
Wool
Distressed Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner, Hallway Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
52410 Distressed Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner, Tribal Style Hallway Runner 03'09 x 09'01.
Wool
$6,859Sale Price|30% Off
W 72.05 in L 200.79 in
Antique Rug Traditional Runner Vintage Caucasian Runner Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
Floral Traditional Runner vintage Caucasian Runner rug. Measures: 183 x 510cm.
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Tribal Oriental Runner
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very good tribal oriental runner, deep red, blue and gold wool, in very good overall condition. 129" x 34" FREE DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND EXCLUDES SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS FOR EUROPEAN A...
Wool
Handmade Runner Rugs, Ziegler Blue Carpet Stair Runners
Located in Wembley, GB
This kind rugs and runners are in the same style of Ziegler Sultanabad runner made on our own looms by our master weavers in Afghanistan, this blue rug runner is made with all-natura...
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$8,097Sale Price|30% Off
W 147.64 in L 36.23 in
Vintage Rug Handmade Carpet Runner Paisley Stair Runner
Located in Wembley, GB
This glorious runner rug has been hand woven with a stunning paisley print.
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Narrow runner Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner 2'6 x 12'6
Located in Atlanta, GA
vintage Turkish Oushak runner, brick red and ivory runner rug, hand-knotted Anatolian wool runner, Turkish hallway rug with medallions, floral motif Turkish Oushak, pale gold and lav...
Wool
Pink Oushak Runner
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Hand knotted wool pile on a cotton foundation. 2'8" x 15'9" New Origin: India Field Color: Pink Border Color: Pink Accent Color: Blue, Ivory, Brown, Red, Green.
Wool
Vintage Artdeco Runner
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Turkish Art Deco Runner Rug Discover a one-of-a-kind vintage Turkish Art Deco runner rug, hand-knotted with exquisite craftsmanship and approximately 50 years old.
Wool
Antique Khotan Runner
Located in Closter, NJ
Carpets such as this example helped to make these platforms more comfortable. This narrow runner has an overall pomegranate pattern on a slate grey field within an amber meandering ...
Wool, Cotton
Tribal Kilim Runner
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
This kilim rug is not just a piece of décor; it's a cultural tapestry woven with stories and heritage. Beyond its visual appeal, this rug serves as a bridge between the past and the ...
Wool
Tribal Kilim Runner
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
This kilim rug is not just a piece of décor; it's a cultural tapestry woven with stories and heritage. Beyond its visual appeal, this rug serves as a bridge between the past and the ...
Wool
Kazak Style Runner
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
This Kazak-style rug draws inspiration from traditional weaving aesthetics while offering a versatile, approachable presence. Crafted with a focus on durability and texture, it bring...
Wool
Tribal Kilim Runner
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
This kilim rug is not just a piece of décor; it's a cultural tapestry woven with stories and heritage. Beyond its visual appeal, this rug serves as a bridge between the past and the ...
Wool
Kazak Style Runner
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
This Kazak-style rug draws inspiration from traditional weaving aesthetics while offering a versatile, approachable presence. Crafted with a focus on durability and texture, it bring...
Wool
Tribal Kilim Runner
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
This kilim rug is not just a piece of décor; it's a cultural tapestry woven with stories and heritage. Beyond its visual appeal, this rug serves as a bridge between the past and the ...
Wool
Kazak Style Runner
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
This Kazak-style rug draws inspiration from traditional weaving aesthetics while offering a versatile, approachable presence. Crafted with a focus on durability and texture, it bring...
Wool
Kazak Style Runner
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
This Kazak-style rug draws inspiration from traditional weaving aesthetics while offering a versatile, approachable presence. Crafted with a focus on durability and texture, it bring...
Wool
Rustic Style Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner, Hallway Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
50261 Rustic style vintage Turkish Oushak runner, Hallway Runner. Formal and elaborate in style, this hand knotted wool vintage Oushak runner features a stately design bespeaking tra...
Wool
Kazak Style Runner
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
This Kazak-style rug draws inspiration from traditional weaving aesthetics while offering a versatile, approachable presence. Crafted with a focus on durability and texture, it bring...
Wool
Large Runner
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A large rug or runner, Asian, early 1900s.
Wool
Malayer Runner
Located in Atlanta, GA
Runner
Wool
Ghiordes runner
Located in Houston, TX
Exceptional Ghiordes runner with delightful architectural design.
Wool
Ningxia Runner
Located in San Francisco, CA
This runner is made up of four seat-covers sewn together.
Wool, Cotton
Peking Runner
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a nice Early 20th Century runner. The field is decorated with various types of trees and birds, while the border is decorated with blossoms and leaves.
Ningxia Runner
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is an early and important runner decorated with scrolling peonies. The peony blossoms are drawn in a manner typical of the period and float atop a brocade pattern of vinery.
Wool, Cotton
Tibetan Runner
Located in San Francisco, CA
The use of the clear red and french blue creates an exceptionally attractive runner.
Ningxia Runner
Located in San Francisco, CA
The field of this runner is composed of a square grid which overlays a diaper lattice consisting of step diamonds.
Wool, Cotton
Peking Runner
Located in San Francisco, CA
The deep indigo field is decorated with game birds and peony sprigs and branches of tree peonies enclosed by a floral spandrel border.
Wool, Cotton
Ningxia Runner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautifully drawn clouds float on a blue field. The field is edged in guard bands and archaic clouds.
Wool, Cotton
Ningxia Runner
Located in San Francisco, CA
The field is a traditional fret ground. The fret and the wan border are auspicious symbols which represents continuing regeneration or eternity.
Wool, Cotton
Tibetan Runner
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is an exceptionally good quality Tibetan piece. It has a lovely open design and lustrous wool. The field is decorated with frog’s feet surmounted by a geometric medallion and ...
Wool
Ningxia Runner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Archaic dragon rondels are enclosed by four lotus with spandrels. The rug has a nicely drawn lotus and spandrel border.
Wool, Cotton
Antique Heriz Runner
Located in Crondall, Surrey
This Heriz runner is a rich and warm red colored antique runner in very good condition.
Wool
Ivory + Blue Runner
Located in San Francisco, CA
A ivory and blue runner. Synthetic fibers are machine made in a tight and low pile.
Faux Leather
Vintage Kurdish Runner
Located in Salem, MA
Vintage Kurdish runner.
Wool
Vintage Kurdish Runner
Located in Salem, MA
Vintage Kurdish runner.
Cotton, Wool
Vintage Kurdish Runner
Located in Salem, MA
Vintage Kurdish runner.
Wool
Vintage Kurdish Runner
Located in Salem, MA
Vintage Kurdish runner.
Wool
Vintage Kurdish Runner
Located in Salem, MA
Vintage Kurdish runner.
Wool
Vintage Kurdish Runner
Located in Salem, MA
Vintage Kurdish runner.
Cotton, Wool
Vintage Kurdish Runner
Located in Salem, MA
Vintage Kurdish runner.
Wool
Vintage Kurdish Runner
Located in Salem, MA
Vintage Kurdish runner.
Wool
Vintage Kurdish Runner
Located in Salem, MA
Vintage Kurdish runner.
Cotton, Wool
Vintage Kurdish Runner
Located in Salem, MA
Vintage Kurdish runner.
Cotton, Wool
Vintage Kurdish Runner
Located in Salem, MA
Vintage Kurdish runner.
Wool
Vintage Kurdish Runner
Located in Salem, MA
Vintage Kurdish runner.
Wool
Vintage Kurdish Runner
Located in Salem, MA
Vintage Kurdish runner.
Cotton, Wool
Vintage Kurdish Runner
Located in Salem, MA
Vintage Kurdish runner.
Cotton, Wool
Vintage Kurdish Runner
Located in Salem, MA
Vintage Kurdish runner.
Cotton, Wool
Vintage Kurdish Runner
Located in Salem, MA
Vintage Kurdish runner.
Wool
Vintage Kurdish Runner
Located in Salem, MA
Vintage Kurdish runner.
Cotton, Wool
Vintage Kurdish Runner
Located in Salem, MA
Vintage Kurdish runner.
Cotton, Wool
Vintage Jijim Runner
Located in Salem, MA
Vintage Jijim runner. Anatolian design.
Wool
Modern Hooked Runner
By Stephen T. Anderson
Located in New York, NY
Excellent hooked runner by Stephen T. Anderson.
Wool
Antique Karaja Runner
Located in Crondall, Surrey
Wonderful royal blue background on this excellent condition antique Karaja runner, Persia. Warm colours and bold medallions would enhance any corridor or entrance area.
Wool
Antique Turkish Runner
Located in New York, NY
Antique Turkish runner. Contact dealer. Excellent condition.
Wool
Antique Chinese Runner
Located in New York, NY
Measures: 8.9 x 3. Antique Chinese runner. Contact dealer.
Wool
Antique Malayer Runner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A distressed antique Malayer runner with the Herati design inside a large diamond and surrounding corner brackets.
Wool
Antique Malayer runner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Highly decorative antique Kurdish runner in excellent condition.
Wool, Cotton
Antique Sarab Runner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Highly decorative antique Sarab runner. woven ends rewoven.
Wool, Cotton
Striped Kilim Runner
Located in New York, NY
Chocolate Striped Kilim Runner
Striped Kilim Runner
Located in New York, NY
Beige & Chocolate Striped Kilim Runner
Ivory Oushak Runner
Located in Northridge, CA
Ivory Oushak runner, 2010 Measures: 9' x 12' Hand-knotted wool pile on a cotton foundation Field color: Ivory Border color: Ivory Accent color: Light-brown, plum, light...
Wool
Oushak Gallery Runner
Located in Northridge, CA
Oushak gallery runner 2010 Measures: 6' x 17' 7" Vegetable dyed and hand-knotted wool pile, cotton foundation Field color: Camel Border color: Pale-blue Accent color: B...
Wool
Vintage Turkish Runner
Located in Florence, IT
A pair of Turkish runner, angora wool very soft and smooth. Chocolate brown with white stripes.
Antique Shahsaven Runner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One side of a kilim, separated to make two runners narrow enough for hallways. Tightly woven.
Ningxia Temple Runner
Located in San Francisco, CA
References: An identical runner fragment is published in Larsson, Carpets From China, Xinjiang and Tibet, pp. 59, plate 52.
Wool, Cotton
Long Oushak Runner
Located in Northridge, CA
Long Oushak runner 2010 Measures: 2' 7" x 23' 7" Hand-knotted, vegetable dyed wool pile on a cotton foundation Field color: Pale-Green Border color: Pale-Green Accent color: Ligh...
Wool
Antique Persian Runner
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Antique Persian runner with three large hexagonal shapes running down the middle.
Gray Oushak Runner
Located in Northridge, CA
Gray vegetable dyed Oushak runner 2015 Measures: 3' 2" x 29' Vegetable dyed and hand-knotted wool pile area rug on a cotton foundation Field: Gray Border color: Gray Ac...
Wool
Antique Kurdish Runner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a one of a kind 20th Century Kurdish runner. Kurdish rugs are Persian tribal pieces that often depict the diverse lifestyles of Kurdish and neighboring cultures.
Wool
Killer Moroccan Runner
Located in Pasadena, CA
Wonderful long runner with great colors and bold field.We really think these Moroccan rugs are some of the coolest out there.
Antique Hooked Runner
Located in New York, NY
Striped block pattern hooked rug. Recently cleaned a couple of small repairs on the back. Good strong condition.
Wool
Turkish Kilim Runner
Located in New York, NY
Brightly-colored handwoven wool Kilim carpet. Others available.
Antique Oushak runner
Located in Houston, TX
Star pattern Oushak with soft coral field surrounded by a narrow pale blue border. Wonderful abrash with solid even pile.
Wool
A Sharistan Runner
Located in New York, NY
The midnight blue field with a central floral medallion flanked by flowering vases is within an ivory rosette and cartouche border.
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.
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