Vintage Persian Malayer Sampler Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Malayer Wagireh (sampler) rug from the mid-20th century with cotton highlights
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Persian Malayer Sampler Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Malayer Wagireh (sampler) rug from the mid-20th century with cotton highlights
Wool, Cotton
Early 20th Century Persian Bidjar Sampler Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Badjar Sampler rug. This large wagireh (design sampler) shows half an ivory
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Eclectic Green Denim Blue Sampler Rug, 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish sampler rug in predominant camel, blue and greens. At first weavers constructed
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Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Sampler Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Malayer sampler rug handmade during the Early 20th century. Measures: 3' 5" x 4
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Antique Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Sampler Rug
By Ziegler & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Stunning late 19th century Persian Sultanabad Sampler rug Beginning in the second half of the
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Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Sampler Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Malayer Sampler rug. Wow! Borders and field designs. Untold snippets including
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Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Indian Larestan Sampler Rug
Located in New York, NY
This Early 20th century Indian Larestan sampler rug, measuring 1' 7" x 2' 5", reflects the artistic
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Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Sampler Rug
Located in New York, NY
This Early 20th century Persian Tabriz sampler rug, measuring 1'7" x 2'0", represents the artistry
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Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Sampler Rug
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-20th century Persian Malayer sampler rug, measuring 2' 1" x 2' 6", embodies the inventive
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Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Sampler Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Malayer Sampler rug. From somewhere in the Hamadan-Malayer weaving region, this
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Late 19th Century W. Persian Bijar Sampler Rug ( 4'6" x 6'9" - 137 x 206 )
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century W. Persian Bijar Sampler Rug ( 4'6" x 6'9" - 137 x 206 )
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Antique Persian Malayer Vagireh Sampler Rug, circa 1920
Located in Morton Grove, IL
Highly collectible Persian Malayer sampler rug,this cute piece is testimonial to the process of how
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$2,850
W 24 in L 26 in
Nazmiyal Collection Antique Persian Heriz Vagireh Sampler Rug. 2 ft x 2 ft 2 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Heriz Vagireh Sampler Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa date: 1900. Size: 2 ft
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Antique Persian Bakhtiari Sampler Rug
Located in New York, NY
A rare and colorful Persian Bakhtiari sampler (wagireh) rug. Measures: 3'3'' x 4'8''.
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Late 19th Century Antique Eye Dazzler Southwestern-Style Kilim Sampler Rug
By Navajo
Located in Dallas, TX
during the transformative era of the late 19th century, this antique Eye Dazzler sampler rug captures the
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Zabihi Collection Persian Malayer Accent Sampler Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Malayer rug from the 1st quarter of the 20th Century 3'11'' x 6'10''.
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Antique Turkish Oushak Sampler Rug 2'8" x 3'4".
Located in Evanston, IL
Ushak rugs have been in production since the 15th century with superb wool and natural dyes. Unlike
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Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Sampler Rug
Located in New York, NY
This Early 20th century Persian Malayer rug, measuring 1' 10" x 2' 11", presents an elegant and
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$3,375
W 26 in L 60 in
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Serapi Wagireh Sampler Rug
Located in New York, NY
From a truly magnificent, high-quality NW Persian large carpet, this cotton foundation, moderately woven antique snippet shows a sandy cream main border segment with reversing turtle...
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Tribal Bakhtiari Sampler Textile Rug
Located in New York, NY
a2nd quarte of the 20th century Persian Bakhtiari Sampler Rug Measures: 1'8'' x 1'10''.
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$250Sale Price|49% Off
W 12 in L 19 in
Pair of Antique Turkish Sampler Rugs with Coral, Yellow and Brown Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
This item includes a pair (two) of Turkish rugs rendered in colors of coral, yellow and brown
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$4,200
W 30 in L 45.96 in
Early 20th Century Antique Persian Kerman Sampler Rug from Silk Road Rug Inc
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Eye-catching Small Sampler Antique Paisley Design Persian Kerman Rug, Country of Origin: Persia
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Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Sampler Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century Persian Malayer sampler rug, this small-scale piece reflects the understated
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$6,750
W 57 in L 67 in
Nazmiyal Collection Antique Persian Sultanabad Ziegler Rug 4 ft 9 in x 5 ft 7 in
Located in New York, NY
Eye-Catching Antique Persian Sultanabad Ziegler Sampler Rug, Country of origin: Persia, Circa date
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Vintage Persian Navahand Vagireh Sampler
Located in Morton Grove, IL
A cute sampler rug on a dark blue field and sky blue corner which was made to showcase how a larger
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Rare Antique Turkish Sampler Wagireh Oushak Hallway Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
masterpiece of Turkish weaving. Sampler rugs were made as a collection of all the pattern elements one would
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Contemporary Moroccan Wagireh Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
80456 New Contemporary Moroccan Wagireh Rug, 01'06 x 02'01. Contemporary Moroccan sampler wagireh
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New Contemporary Oushak Wagireh Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
VIP section known as the sampler rug. Think of it as the carpet's avant-garde cousin, the one that
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Contemporary High-Low Wagireh Oushak Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
80454 New Modern Oushak High-Low Wagireh Rug, 01'07 x 02'01. Contemporary Oushak sampler wagireh
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New Contemporary Blue Moroccan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
Moroccan rug belongs to a distinctive category, a mysterious VIP section known as the sampler rug. Think of
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Contemporary Souf Moroccan High-Low Wagireh Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
80459 Contemporary High-Low Wagireh Rug, 04'00 x 06'02. Contemporary sampler wagireh rugs from
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Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Afshar Rug
Located in New York, NY
This Early 20th century Persian Afshar sampler rug, measuring 2' 1" x 2' 3", is a captivating
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Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
This Early 20th century Persian Tabriz sampler rug, measuring 3'10" x 5'3", showcases the refined
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Vintage Persian Heriz Rug with Traditional Modern Style, Wagireh Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
show the variations in Persian designs, colors and features. These small sampler rugs are known as
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$4,777Sale Price|20% Off
W 99.22 in L 145.67 in
Rare Vintage Persian Heriz Serapi Rug 252×370 cm Geometric Ivory Varigheh 8x12
Located in New York, NY
This rare vintage authentic Persian Heriz Serapi Varigheh (sampler) rug showcases a bold geometric
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Sampler of Rug for Collection
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Sampler of Turkish rug for collection: "vaghireh". Not every oriental weaver has a drawing on paper
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Sampler of Rug for Collection
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Sampler of Turkish rug for collection, named "vaghireh". Not every oriental weaver has a frawing on
Wool, Cotton
Sampler of Rug for Collection
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Sampler of Turkish rug for collection, named "vaghireh". Not every oriental weaver has a drawing on
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Sampler of Rug for Collection
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Sampler of rug for collection, named "vaghireh". The nomadic weaver did'nt have a drawing on paper
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Sampler of Rug for Collection
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Sampler of rug "Vaghireh" for collection. The nomadic weaver did'nt have a drawing on paper
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Sampler of Rug for Collection "Vaghireh"
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Sampler of rug "vaghireh" for collection. The nomadic weaver did'nt have a drawing on paper
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Sampler of Rug for Collection "Vaghireh"
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Sampler of rug "vaghireh" for collection. In an important workshop the weaver has a drawing on
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Sampler of Oriental Rug for Collection
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Sampler of important oriental carpet for collection, named "vaghireh". Not every oriental weaver
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Mahal Sampler (Vagireh) Rug, Late 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mahal Sampler (Vagireh) Rug, Late 19th Century Additional information: Dimensions: 4'2" W x 7'2
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Sampler of Rug "Vaghireh" for Collection
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
In an important workshop the weaver has a drawing on paper millimeter , but he used usually a small carpet as a sample , with various drawings handed down by his ancestors. He shows...
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Antique Handmade Kurdish Rug/A Sampler, Ornak
Located in Evanston, IL
Ornak is a rug sampler, for corner of the rug. Antique Kurdish rugs and bags are renowned for their
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$2,627Sale Price|20% Off
W 48.04 in L 72.05 in
Vintage Sultanabad Sampler Geometric Ivory Rug Sultanabad Mahal Rug
Located in New York, NY
Rare Vintage Sultanabad Rug Sampler Geometric Rug Handmade Area Rug 1970 4'x 6' 122cm x 183cm
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Magnificent Antique Persian Sultanabad Sampler 19th Century Rug
By Ziegler & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous sampler or what some phrase "wagireh" rug woven by famous factory Ziegler and co. This
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Early 20th Century Persian Bidjar Wagireh Sampler Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Bidjar Wagireh Sampler accent rug handmade during the Early 20th century
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Antique Turkish Sampler or "Wagireh" Rug, c. 1900's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Collector's Antique Turkish Sampler or "Wagireh" Amazing Piece, Very Old! About: Incredible
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Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Sampler Mahal Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Wagireh (Sampler) Mahal throw rug handmade during the early 20th century. This
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USHAK Sampler "Vaghireh" Unique Piece
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
A truly rare sampler from my private collection is now up for sale: a "Vaghireh", a sampler of the
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Unusual Antique Heriz Rug with Sampler Design in Rare Size
Located in Milan, IT
it could quite possibly have been intended as a sampler (vaghireh). By weaving rugs of this type
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$6,125
W 42 in L 90 in
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Sampler Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Malayer Sampler accent rug. This useful sampler contains panels with Herati
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Antique Persian Halvai Bidjar Sampler or "Wagireh" Rug, c. 1900's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Collector's Antique Persian Halvai Bidjar Sampler or "Wagireh" Rug for Visionaries, Innovators
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$345Sale Price|25% Off
W 24 in L 24 in
2'x2' Sampler Pure Silk With Textured Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Sampler Pure Silk With Textured Wool Hand Knotted Oriental
Silk
$238Sale Price|20% Off
W 32 in L 36 in
2'8"x3' Cloud Gray Sampler Mamluk Design Pure Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Cloud Gray, Sampler Mamluk Design, Pure Wool, Hand Knotted Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool
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Unusual Navajo Sampler Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
This is an unusual rug, having different design elements unified by color and positive and negative
11 Antique Germantown Navajo Indian Sampler Rugs
By Native American Art
Located in Tulsa, OK
This is an amazing collection of 11 antique Germantown wool, Indian rug samplers. These are
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Rare Antique Sultanabad Sampler Rug, Persia
Located in Doylestown, PA
Rare antique Sultanabad sampler rug, Persia. Lovely foliate design in blues and cream on a red
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Antique Bakhtiari Sampler Rug, Great Colors
Located in Evanston, IL
Weavers used design of a sampler rug for weaving the larger one. The Bakhtiari tribe, based in
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Checkerboard Master Sampler Rug in Multi Colors
By Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Checkerboard multi color master sampler rug, showing the color chart and the associated numbers
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Antique Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Sampler Rug
By Ziegler & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite late 19th century Persian Sultanabad Sampler rug Beginning in the second half of the
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Antique Bakhtiari Sampler Rug, Great Colors
Located in Evanston, IL
intricate patterns of a sampler rug, infusing the larger rug with a sense of heritage and artistry. The
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Shabby Antique Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Sampler Rug
By Ziegler & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite late 19th century Persian Sultanabad Sampler rug Beginning in the second half of the
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Vintage Turkish Bidjar Design Wagireh Sampler Rug.5 ft 4 in x 6 ft 3 in
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Turkish Bidjar Design Wagireh Sampler Rug, Country of Origin: Turkish Rug, Circa date: Mid
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Rare Antique Tribal Bidjar Sampler Rug. Size: 4 ft x 6 ft 7 in (1.22 m x 2.01 m)
Located in New York, NY
Tribal and Collectible Antique Persian Bidjar Sampler Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date
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Antique Northwest Persian Sampler Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
Antique samplers or Wagireh rugs – The wagireh or sampler is perhaps the most enigmatic of carpets
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Antique Sultanabad Persian Sampler Rug
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful and traditional antique Oriental rug – a Mahal piece made in Persia some time toward
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Antique Indian Agra Sampler Rug
Located in New York, NY
Indian samplers (wagirehs) are very rare and this urban northern example shows a section of a navy
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Vintage Persian Malayer Wagireh Sampler Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early, second quarter 20th century Persian sampler carpet. Wagireh samples display sections of
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Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Mini Sampler Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th Century Antique Turkish Sampler Mini Size Rug Details rug no. j4362 size 1' 2" x 2
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Blush Pink Antique Turkish Oushak Sampler Rug
Located in New York, NY
A one of a kind antique Oushak in muted colors with soft and lustrous wool. Blush, gray, ivory accents, circa early 20th century. Measures: 6' x 7'.
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Persian Isfahan Small Sampler Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A sampler rug from an antique Persian Isfahan rug from the 1st quarter of the 20th Century 3'2
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Contemporary Souf Moroccan High-Low Wagireh Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
80455 New Contemporary High-Low Wagireh Rug, 01'07 x 02'01. Contemporary sampler wagireh rugs from
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New Contemporary Oushak Style Accent Rug, Entry or Foyer Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
designs, colors and features. These small sampler rugs are known as wagireh rugs. Sample rugs and runners
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New Contemporary Oushak Style Accent Rug, Entry or Foyer Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
. These small sampler rugs are known as wagireh rugs. Sample rugs and runners were made as a collection of
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New Contemporary Oushak Style Accent Rug, Entry or Foyer Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
sampler rugs are known as wagireh or accent rugs. Sample rugs and runners were made as a collection of all
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Antique Persian Sampler Bidjar Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Wagireh (sampler) Bidjar carpet from the turn of the 20th century. Wagirehs are
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Antique Persian Bidjar Sampler Wagireh Rug
Located in New York, NY
This antique Persian wagireh, or sampler, from the great weaving city of Bidjar is a splendid
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Antique Heriz sampler Tree and Life Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
Measures: 3.4" x 4.9". Antique Heriz sampler tree and life rug. A good example of tree and life
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RARE AND PRISTINE PICTORIAL HAND HOOKED SAMPLER , ROOM SIZE RUG
Located in Los Angeles, CA
VERY RARE AND PRISTINE CONDITION AMERICAN HAND HOOKED SAMPLER/FLORAL PICTORIAL WITH A HIT OR MISS
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Blue Persian Hamadan Pure Wool Hand Knotted Sampler Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to make rugs. This is
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Antique Turkish Sampler or "Wagireh" Rug Nicely Scaled Water Garden Design
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Collector's Antique Turkish Sampler or "Wagireh" Amazing Piece, Very Old! About: Incredible
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Sold
W 49.22 in L 70.87 in
Vintage Turkish Patchwork Kilim Rug, an Anatolian Sampler of Feminine Symbols
Located in TORQUAY, AU
poem in wool. The rug tells a powerful and coherent story through a lexicon of ancient symbols
Wool, Cotton
Sold
W 30.32 in L 41.74 in
30x42 inch One-of-a-Kind, Collectible Vintage Rug Sampler, Vagireh, ca 1950
Located in Spring Valley, NY
One of a kind vintage rug sampler, hand-knotted with wool, featuring a lovely variety of parts of
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Antique Sultanabad Sampler by Ziegler & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Antique Sultanabad Sampler, Persia, late nineteenth century - Leafy vines and flowers in
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Antique Tribal Kurdish Sampler Oriental Wool Mat Circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Kurdish tribal sampler mat offers wool construction with two panels, each having
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Large Sampler Turkish Oushak Floral Design, Made without a Border
By Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
, brown Yellow/Gold gold. 10-KE-1008, Oushak reproduction, custom rug Oushak This Turkish Oushak floral
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Antique Needlepoint Textile Art Sampler. 2 ft x 3 ft
Located in New York, NY
Amazing Antique Wool And Silk Scottish Isabella Sinclair Needlepoint Textile Art Sampler, Country
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Vintage Persian Wagireh Sampler Rugs
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Persian Wagireh Sample rugs from the mid-20th century.
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Antique Bakhtiari Sampler Rug Amazing Colors
Located in Evanston, IL
The wagireh or sampler is perhaps the most enigmatic of carpets. Made as a template or pattern for
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Antique Persian Bidjar Rug
Located in New York, NY
mainly created by eye or using wagireh sampler rugs. Because there is no detailed guide like that of rugs
Cotton, Wool
New Contemporary Oushak Style Accent Rug, Entry or Foyer Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
small sampler rugs are known as wagireh or accent rugs. Sample rugs and runners were made as a
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Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, Sampler Wagireh Rug with Rustic Italian Style
Located in Dallas, TX
51441, vintage Turkish Oushak rug, Sampler Wagireh rug with Rustic Italian style. With brilliant
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Antique Persian Sampler Laver Kerman Rug, 25" x 36"
Located in Evanston, IL
Gorgeous antique Persian Sampler Laver Kerman Rug, circa 1920 in excellent condition. Kirman was a
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Red Vintage Persian Senneh Sampler Pure Wool Hand Knotted Bohemian Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to make rugs. This is
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Rare Chinese Art Deco Color Sampler Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
This is an unusual piece in that it was used for choosing colors for Chinese Deco Rugs. Measuring
Lampa Karabagh Sampler, circa 1920s
Located in San Francisco, CA
A super cool Karabagh sampler n vibrant colors from the 20s.
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$937 / item
H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 33.86 in
Pair of Articulated Sconce Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass Black and White
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite sconce is a nod to the timeless pieces crafted by mid-century modern Italian studios Arteluce and Stilnovo in the 1950s, but with a unique and distinctive design that ...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$1,155Sale Price / item|31% Off
H 23.63 in W 7.88 in D 10.24 in
Artistic Sconce 1 Light Crystal Ribbed Murano Glass Heritage by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
The design of the collection Heritage, as its name says, is a lighting work that harks back to in the tradition, but at the same time it is projected towards the future. Heritage is ...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Colorful Vintage Persian Gabbeh Checkerboard Rug with Animal Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
78847 Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug, 06'11 x 09'02. Alive with nomadic soul and woven poetry, this hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Gabbeh rug radiates a rarefied charm that elevates i...
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$9,500 / set
H 41.5 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
Art Deco Style Skyscraper White Milk Glass & Brass Chandelier or Pendant, Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
Light up your room with this stunning handmade pair of Art Deco-style rectangular skyscraper design chandeliers or lanterns made of frosted white milk glass with a fine brass frame. ...
Brass
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
W 41 in L 61 in
Zabihi Collection Late 19th century Mustard Yellow Caucasian Kuba Rug
Located in New York, NY
An authentic late 19th-century Caucasian Kuba rug featuring a mustard-colored ground. 3'5'' x 5'1''
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Zabihi Collection Turkish Angora Oushak Runner
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Rare size angora Oushak runner in ivory and gold. 1'3'' x 5'6''
Angora
1960's Persian Gabbeh Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78567 Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug, 08'06 x 11'03. An elite expression of nomadic soul and cultivated sophistication, this hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Gabbeh rug is not merely a ...
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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.
Embroidered with snakes, turtles, birds and vines, it celebrates a dazzling natural world before the arrival of Adam and Eve.
The colorful design captures the natural splendor of a backyard garden.
The rising fashion star is having his first solo show of furniture designs, at Southern Guild in Cape Town, and his far-out, snaking forms are like nothing you've ever seen.
Top carpet companies are expanding the arena of artful floor coverings, seeking out creatives from other media and marrying their talents to textiles.
The New York–based rug designers employ earthy colors and time-honored artistry in their creations.
The New York interior designer found inspiration in disco culture and astrology for her debut home collection.
Persian garden carpets, with their timeless beauty and unmatched craftsmanship, have an enduring appeal.
With their rich layers, intricate patterns and elaborate lighting, rooms with a Moroccan influence are easy to spot.