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Serapi One-of-a-Kind Wool Blue Area Rug 10' 0" x 13' 10"
Serapi One-of-a-Kind Wool Blue Area Rug 10' 0" x 13' 10"

Serapi One-of-a-Kind Wool Blue Area Rug 10' 0" x 13' 10"

Located in Norwalk, CT

Serapi rugs are known for their bold, geometric designs and rich colors, often featuring a central

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Persian Hand-Knotted Serapi Rug in Soft Pink and Indigo Wool, 3' x 5'
Persian Hand-Knotted Serapi Rug in Soft Pink and Indigo Wool, 3' x 5'

Persian Hand-Knotted Serapi Rug in Soft Pink and Indigo Wool, 3' x 5'

By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang

Located in New York, NY

This hand-knotted Serapi rug, measuring 3' x 5', was woven in 2005 using traditional Persian

Category

Early 2000s Persian Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Serapi Hand Knotted Wool Light Blue Area Rug 8' 1" x 9' 8"
Traditional Serapi Hand Knotted Wool Light Blue Area Rug 8' 1" x 9' 8"

Traditional Serapi Hand Knotted Wool Light Blue Area Rug 8' 1" x 9' 8"

Located in Norwalk, CT

botanical detailing of the Serapi collection. With as many as 100 knots per inch, these handcrafted rugs are

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Serapi Hand Knotted Wool Light Blue Area Rug 6' 1" x 9' 4"
Traditional Serapi Hand Knotted Wool Light Blue Area Rug 6' 1" x 9' 4"

Traditional Serapi Hand Knotted Wool Light Blue Area Rug 6' 1" x 9' 4"

Located in Norwalk, CT

botanical detailing of the Serapi collection. With as many as 100 knots per inch, these handcrafted rugs are

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Serapi Hand Knotted Wool Light Blue Area Rug 9' 4" x 11' 11"
Traditional Serapi Hand Knotted Wool Light Blue Area Rug 9' 4" x 11' 11"

Traditional Serapi Hand Knotted Wool Light Blue Area Rug 9' 4" x 11' 11"

Located in Norwalk, CT

botanical detailing of the Serapi collection. With as many as 100 knots per inch, these handcrafted rugs are

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Tribal Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Blue Area Rug 9' 0" x 11' 8"
Traditional Tribal Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Blue Area Rug 9' 0" x 11' 8"

Traditional Tribal Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Blue Area Rug 9' 0" x 11' 8"

Located in Norwalk, CT

Serapi rugs are known for their bold, geometric designs and rich colors, often featuring a central

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Tribal Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Blue Area Rug 6' 0" x 8' 11"
Traditional Tribal Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Blue Area Rug 6' 0" x 8' 11"

Traditional Tribal Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Blue Area Rug 6' 0" x 8' 11"

Located in Norwalk, CT

Serapi rugs are known for their bold, geometric designs and rich colors, often featuring a central

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Tribal Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Blue Area Rug 8' 0" x 10' 1"
Traditional Tribal Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Blue Area Rug 8' 0" x 10' 1"

Traditional Tribal Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Blue Area Rug 8' 0" x 10' 1"

Located in Norwalk, CT

Serapi rugs are known for their bold, geometric designs and rich colors, often featuring a central

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Tribal Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Blue Area Rug 6' 3" x 9' 2"
Traditional Tribal Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Blue Area Rug 6' 3" x 9' 2"

Traditional Tribal Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Blue Area Rug 6' 3" x 9' 2"

Located in Norwalk, CT

Serapi rugs are known for their bold, geometric designs and rich colors, often featuring a central

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Tribal Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Blue Area Rug 8' 1" x 9' 9"
Traditional Tribal Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Blue Area Rug 8' 1" x 9' 9"

Traditional Tribal Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Blue Area Rug 8' 1" x 9' 9"

Located in Norwalk, CT

Serapi rugs are known for their bold, geometric designs and rich colors, often featuring a central

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Tribal Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Blue Area Rug 8' 11" x 11' 10"
Traditional Tribal Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Blue Area Rug 8' 11" x 11' 10"

Traditional Tribal Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Blue Area Rug 8' 11" x 11' 10"

Located in Norwalk, CT

Serapi rugs are known for their bold, geometric designs and rich colors, often featuring a central

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Tribal Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Blue Area Rug 8' 0" x 9' 9"
Traditional Tribal Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Blue Area Rug 8' 0" x 9' 9"

Traditional Tribal Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Blue Area Rug 8' 0" x 9' 9"

Located in Norwalk, CT

Serapi rugs are known for their bold, geometric designs and rich colors, often featuring a central

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Tribal Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Light Blue Area Rug 6' 2" x 9' 0"
Traditional Tribal Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Light Blue Area Rug 6' 2" x 9' 0"

Traditional Tribal Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Light Blue Area Rug 6' 2" x 9' 0"

Located in Norwalk, CT

Serapi rugs are known for their bold, geometric designs and rich colors, often featuring a central

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Tribal Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Light Blue Area Rug 8' 0" x 9' 9"
Traditional Tribal Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Light Blue Area Rug 8' 0" x 9' 9"

Traditional Tribal Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Light Blue Area Rug 8' 0" x 9' 9"

Located in Norwalk, CT

Serapi rugs are known for their bold, geometric designs and rich colors, often featuring a central

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Tribal Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Light Blue Area Rug 9' 0" x 11' 9"
Traditional Tribal Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Light Blue Area Rug 9' 0" x 11' 9"

Traditional Tribal Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Light Blue Area Rug 9' 0" x 11' 9"

Located in Norwalk, CT

Serapi rugs are known for their bold, geometric designs and rich colors, often featuring a central

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Tribal Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Light Blue Area Rug 6' 3" x 8' 11"
Traditional Tribal Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Light Blue Area Rug 6' 3" x 8' 11"

Traditional Tribal Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Light Blue Area Rug 6' 3" x 8' 11"

Located in Norwalk, CT

Serapi rugs are known for their bold, geometric designs and rich colors, often featuring a central

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Tribal Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Light Blue Area Rug 9' 3" x 12' 3"
Traditional Tribal Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Light Blue Area Rug 9' 3" x 12' 3"

Traditional Tribal Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Light Blue Area Rug 9' 3" x 12' 3"

Located in Norwalk, CT

Serapi rugs are known for their bold, geometric designs and rich colors, often featuring a central

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Tribal Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Light Blue Area Rug 8' 2" x 9' 10"
Traditional Tribal Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Light Blue Area Rug 8' 2" x 9' 10"

Traditional Tribal Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Light Blue Area Rug 8' 2" x 9' 10"

Located in Norwalk, CT

Serapi rugs are known for their bold, geometric designs and rich colors, often featuring a central

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Heriz Serapi in an All Over Pattern on an Ivory Background
Vintage Persian Heriz Serapi in an All Over Pattern on an Ivory Background

Vintage Persian Heriz Serapi in an All Over Pattern on an Ivory Background

Located in Barrington, IL

rug, collectible Heriz rug, early 20th century Serapi, rare Serapi rug, abrash Persian rug, blue green

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Heriz Serapi Rug, Wool Pile, Near-Square Format, 1900s
Antique Persian Heriz Serapi Rug, Wool Pile, Near-Square Format, 1900s

Antique Persian Heriz Serapi Rug, Wool Pile, Near-Square Format, 1900s

Located in Barrington, IL

Heriz, terracotta Persian rug, green and blue Heriz rug, Serapi leaf motif rug, Square Rugs, Square

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Light-Blue Serpai Viss
Light-Blue Serpai Viss

Light-Blue Serpai Viss

$4,980

W 118 in L 165 in

Light-Blue Serpai Viss

Located in Laguna Hills, CA

Color: Light-Blue Border Color: Blue.

Category

2010s Indian Serapi Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

6'1"x8'6" Sapphire Blue, Organic Wool Hand Knotted, Finer Peshawar Rug
6'1"x8'6" Sapphire Blue, Organic Wool Hand Knotted, Finer Peshawar Rug

6'1"x8'6" Sapphire Blue, Organic Wool Hand Knotted, Finer Peshawar Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Sapphire Blue, Organic Wool Hand Knotted, Finer Peshawar with

Category

2010s Afghan Heriz Serapi More Carpets

Materials

Wool

4'1"x9'6" Ceruleau Blue Heris All Over Design Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
4'1"x9'6" Ceruleau Blue Heris All Over Design Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug

4'1"x9'6" Ceruleau Blue Heris All Over Design Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

: Transitional Primary color: Blue Secondary colors: Ivory, Brown, Beige Pattern: Oriental

Category

2010s Afghan Heriz Serapi More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Blue Antique Heriz Handmade Wool Runner
Blue Antique Heriz Handmade Wool Runner

Blue Antique Heriz Handmade Wool Runner

$2,520Sale Price|30% Off

W 41 in L 176 in

Blue Antique Heriz Handmade Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful antique Heriz hand knotted wool runner with a blue and red field. This Heriz runner has

Category

Late 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

8'2"x9'8" Night Sky Blue Organic Wool Afghan Peshawar Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
8'2"x9'8" Night Sky Blue Organic Wool Afghan Peshawar Hand Knotted Oriental Rug

8'2"x9'8" Night Sky Blue Organic Wool Afghan Peshawar Hand Knotted Oriental Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Afghan Serapi Heriz Design, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental

Category

2010s Afghan Heriz Serapi More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Heriz Rust, Blue Wool Rug 9'3''x11'10''
Antique Heriz Rust, Blue Wool Rug 9'3''x11'10''

Antique Heriz Rust, Blue Wool Rug 9'3''x11'10''

By Amara Rugs

Located in Torrance, CA

deep blue, beige, and rust, all achieved through the use of natural vegetable dyes, giving the rug a

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Persian Style Rug in Blue with Colorful Floral Medallions
Rug & Kilim’s Persian Style Rug in Blue with Colorful Floral Medallions

Rug & Kilim’s Persian Style Rug in Blue with Colorful Floral Medallions

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Collection by Rug & Kilim is inspired by antique Persian rugs of Heriz and Serapi provenance. On the

Category

2010s Indian Heriz Serapi Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Persian Heriz Small Rug - Wool - Navy Blue Red Yellow
Persian Heriz Small Rug - Wool - Navy Blue Red Yellow

Persian Heriz Small Rug - Wool - Navy Blue Red Yellow

$2,400Sale Price|20% Off

W 29 in L 61 in

Persian Heriz Small Rug - Wool - Navy Blue Red Yellow

Located in Dallas, TX

powerful mix of deep navy blue and vibrant red, beautifully accented with touches of pink. The striking

Category

20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Heriz Wool 3x12 Red, Blue & Orange Handmade Runner Rug
Antique Persian Heriz Wool 3x12 Red, Blue & Orange Handmade Runner Rug

Antique Persian Heriz Wool 3x12 Red, Blue & Orange Handmade Runner Rug

Located in Houston, TX

; 3.2x12.5 Thickness: 1/8" - 1/4" Colors:  Orange, Red, Blue, Yellow, Ivory Content: Wool

Category

Vintage 1930s Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Blue Antique Persian Heriz Rug – Hand-Knotted Wool Geometric Medallion 7x8
Blue Antique Persian Heriz Rug – Hand-Knotted Wool Geometric Medallion 7x8

Blue Antique Persian Heriz Rug – Hand-Knotted Wool Geometric Medallion 7x8

Located in Norwalk, CT

midnight navy medallion, anchored within a stunning cerulean blue field. Ornate "Samovar" borders in deep

Category

20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Malyer Floral Wool Rug Handmade In Blue
Antique Persian Malyer Floral Wool Rug Handmade In Blue

Antique Persian Malyer Floral Wool Rug Handmade In Blue

Located in Norwalk, CT

all-over design and green frame bring vibrancy to a rich, deep blue background, enhancing any space

Category

20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Joshegan Persian Rug - Hand-Knotted Wool - Geometric Red & Blue - 3x5
Antique Joshegan Persian Rug - Hand-Knotted Wool - Geometric Red & Blue - 3x5

Antique Joshegan Persian Rug - Hand-Knotted Wool - Geometric Red & Blue - 3x5

Located in Norwalk, CT

blue, ivory, and golden ochre. The repeating patterns create a sophisticated rhythm, while the cream

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Heriz Wool 3x14 Red, Blue & Ivory Handmade Runner Rug
Antique Persian Heriz Wool 3x14 Red, Blue & Ivory Handmade Runner Rug

Antique Persian Heriz Wool 3x14 Red, Blue & Ivory Handmade Runner Rug

Located in Houston, TX

; 3.4x14.5 Thickness: 1/8" - 1/4" Colors:  Red, Blue, Ivory, Green  Content: Wool

Category

Vintage 1940s Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Heriz Wool 8x11 Red, Ivory & Blue Handmade Area Rug
Vintage Persian Heriz Wool 8x11 Red, Ivory & Blue Handmade Area Rug

Vintage Persian Heriz Wool 8x11 Red, Ivory & Blue Handmade Area Rug

Located in Houston, TX

; 8.1x11.2 Thickness: 1/8" - 1/4" Colors: Red, Ivory, Blue, Olive, Salmon, Slate Content: Wool

Category

Vintage 1970s Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

8'x9'9" Meditative Blue Heris Erased Design Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
8'x9'9" Meditative Blue Heris Erased Design Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug

8'x9'9" Meditative Blue Heris Erased Design Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

: Transitional Primary color: Blue Secondary colors: Camel, Gold, Light Brown, Denim Blue, Orange, Light Blue

Category

2010s Indian Heriz Serapi More Carpets

Materials

Wool

9'10"x14' Cerulean Blue, Organic Wool, Hand Knotted Finer Peshawar Rug
9'10"x14' Cerulean Blue, Organic Wool, Hand Knotted Finer Peshawar Rug

9'10"x14' Cerulean Blue, Organic Wool, Hand Knotted Finer Peshawar Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Cerulean Blue, Vegetable Dyes Organic Wool, Hand Knotted

Category

2010s Afghan Heriz Serapi More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Traditional Antique Persian Square Navy Blue Heriz Rug
Traditional Antique Persian Square Navy Blue Heriz Rug

Traditional Antique Persian Square Navy Blue Heriz Rug

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th century traditional navy blue and brown square size Persian Heriz carpet. Measures

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Karajeh Rug with Three Geometric Medallions in Red & Blue
Antique Persian Karajeh Rug with Three Geometric Medallions in Red & Blue

Antique Persian Karajeh Rug with Three Geometric Medallions in Red & Blue

Located in Atlanta, GA

Antique Persian Karajeh Rug with Three Geometric Medallions in Red & Blue. Keivan Woven Arts / rug

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

5'1"x7'1" Midnight Blue Antiqued Fine Heriz Re-Creation Wool Hand Knotted Rug
5'1"x7'1" Midnight Blue Antiqued Fine Heriz Re-Creation Wool Hand Knotted Rug

5'1"x7'1" Midnight Blue Antiqued Fine Heriz Re-Creation Wool Hand Knotted Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Midnight Blue, Antiqued Fine Heriz Re-Creation with All Over Design, Denser Weave, Hand Knotted

Category

2010s Indian Heriz Serapi More Carpets

Materials

Wool

3'1"x5' Albatross Blue Erased Design Heris Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
3'1"x5' Albatross Blue Erased Design Heris Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug

3'1"x5' Albatross Blue Erased Design Heris Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

: Transitional Primary color: Blue Secondary colors: Camel, Gold, Light Brown, Orange, Light Blue Pattern

Category

2010s Indian Heriz Serapi More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Persian Style Rug in Blue with Colorful Floral Medallions
Rug & Kilim’s Persian Style Rug in Blue with Colorful Floral Medallions

Rug & Kilim’s Persian Style Rug in Blue with Colorful Floral Medallions

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Collection by Rug & Kilim is inspired by antique Persian rugs of Heriz and Serapi provenance. On the

Category

2010s Indian Heriz Serapi Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

11'7"x19' Blue Antique Persian Heriz Medallion Design Hand Knotted Wool XL Rug
11'7"x19' Blue Antique Persian Heriz Medallion Design Hand Knotted Wool XL Rug

11'7"x19' Blue Antique Persian Heriz Medallion Design Hand Knotted Wool XL Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Navy Blue, Antique Persian Karajeh Heriz, Medallion Design, Clean, Even Pile with No Wear

Category

Vintage 1910s Pakistani Heriz Serapi More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Heriz Blue Wool Rug Handmade With Medallion Design
Antique Persian Heriz Blue Wool Rug Handmade With Medallion Design

Antique Persian Heriz Blue Wool Rug Handmade With Medallion Design

Located in Norwalk, CT

design brings life to a luxurious, deep blue background. This rug measures 4'3'' x 5'2".

Category

20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Serapi Blue For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the serapi blue you’re looking for. Frequently made of fabric, wool and cotton, every serapi blue was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a serapi blue, we have 227 options in-stock, while there are 8 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the serapi blue you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A serapi blue made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Jan Kath each produced at least one beautiful serapi blue that is worth considering.

How Much is a Serapi Blue?

The average selling price for a serapi blue at 1stDibs is $8,500, while they’re typically $149 on the low end and $130,000 for the highest priced.

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.