Colorful Shag Carpet from Egypt
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Colorful Shag Carpet
Colorful Shag Carpet from Egypt
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Colorful Shag Carpet
1960s Di Costa Kelly Emerald Green Shag Carpet Sleeveless Vintage 60s Wool Vest
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazingly chic 1960s DI COSTA kelly green 'shag carpet' mod wool open front vest! The perfect happy bright color to brighten anyone's day on a drab fall or winter day!
Blue & Purple Geometric Mid Century Modern Swedish Scandinavian Rya Shag Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Swedish Rya Carpet ( 3'2" x 5'8" - 96 x 172 )
Wool
Modernist Rya Shag Carpet, Stylized Red and Orange Florals on a Fuchsia Ground
Located in Morristown, NJ
A vibrant 20th c., Rya style wool shag pile rug in fuchsia with stylized floral design, unmarked, The striking colorway of this rug exemplifies the exuberant style of Rya rugs. The r...
Wool
1970s Cream Solid Open Vintage Moroccan Shag Berber Carpet 8' x 9'9" Woven Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1970s Moroccan Shag Carpet ( 8' x 9'9" - 245 x 300 ) Vintage Rabat Allover Geometric Hand Knotted Pile Berber Carpet, Circa Date: 1970s.
Wool
Contemporary Abstract Dark Gray Hand-Knotted Carpet "Shag" by Doris Leslie Blau
By Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
This Contemporary Shag Carpet is a luxurious exploration of depth, texture, and nuanced color.
Wool
$60,799Sale Price|29% Off
Vintage Rya Handmade Carpet, Multicolor Wool Carpet-Colorful, Vibrant, White
Located in Port Washington, NY
From all the different types of Scandinavian carpets, the Rya rugs are easiest to recognize due to their pile which is much like the modern day “shag carpets”.
Wool
$699Sale Price|57% Off
Chanda Leather Stormy Blue Shag Plush Carpet Area Rug
Located in Lomita, CA
The color of storm clouds--slate gray to ocean blue or stormy blue is a conversation point for this luxurious shag rug. This is a beautiful piece with long strips of leather that pro...
Leather
Kurdistan Hand-Woven Wool Carpet, Soft Brown Shag, Caucasus, 1970s
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Unusual Kurdistan carpet with soft natural brown wool: simple and beautiful! You can use also on an armchair or a bench or as bedspread: very soft ! nr. 1069.
Wool
$1,130Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Turkish Tulu Carpet, Hand-Knotted Wool, Soft Shag, Circa 1920
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
nr. 790 - Vintage Turkish particular Tulu carpet, with soft red and yellow fur, shag pile for Your bed.
Wool
Djoharian Collection Pure Mohair Tulu Rug Turkish Angora Shag Pile Carpet
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Djoharian Collection Pure Mohair Tulu Rug Turkish Angora Shag Pile Carpet Exquisit Turkish Mohair Tulu rug.
Angora, Mohair
Handmade Carpet Moroccan Rugs, Shag Rugs, Pink and Red Primitive Carpet for Sale
Located in Wembley, GB
This piece is in excellent condition, ready for use. Handmade Carpet Moroccan Rugs, Shag Rugs, and Pink and Red Primitive Carpets for Sale.
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Handmade Carpet Moroccan Rugs, Shag Rugs, Pink and Red Primitive Carpet for Sale
Located in Wembley, GB
These washable rugs are one of a kind and cannot be found in every rug warehouse or rug store. Handmade Carpet Moroccan Rugs, Shag Rugs, and Pink and Red Primitive Carpets for Sale.
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Tulu Shag Gray and Ivory Shag Rug
Located in New York, NY
Turkish Tulu rug in grey and ivory with chevron design. 4'6'' x 6'10''
Wool
Handmade Carpet Moroccan Rugs, Shag Rugs, Pink and Red Primitive Carpet for Sale
Located in Wembley, GB
These washable rugs are one of a kind and cannot be found in every rug warehouse or rug store. Handmade Carpet Moroccan Rugs, Shag Rugs, Pink and Red Primitive Carpet for Sale.
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Handmade Carpet Moroccan Rugs, Shag Rugs, Pink and Red Primitive Carpet for Sale
Located in Wembley, GB
This piece is in great condition, ready for use. Handmade Carpet Moroccan Rugs, Shag Rugs, Pink and Red Primitive Carpet for Sale.
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
$748Sale Price / item|30% Off
Handmade Shag Pile Rug. 100% Mohair Wool. Shaggy Carpet. Custom Options Availab.
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your space with the ultimate in comfort and style — our Handmade Shag Pile Rug, expertly crafted using 100% premium mohair wool. This stunning piece is meticulously hand-knot...
Wool, Mohair
1960s Multi Abstract Modern Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Shag Pile Rya Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rya Carpet 4'6''x 6'6'' - 137 x 198
Wool
Price Upon Request
Jazz Players
Located in Missouri, MO
Jazz Players by Bill Hinz (1920-2009) Signature in Textile Bottom Left Unframed: 41.5" x 64" Framed: 42.5" x 64.75" Unique Piece made entirely out of a shag carpet type textile. Bi...
Textile
$2,816Sale Price|20% Off
Turquoise Shag Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Fluffy and soft, adds comfort to your space. Wool. Handmade in India. Multiple sizes available.
Wool
$3,588Sale Price|20% Off
Turquoise Shag Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Fluffy and soft, adds comfort to your space. Wool. Handmade in India. Multiple sizes available.
Wool
1940s Ivory Multicolor Geometric Tribal Vintage Moroccan Shag Rug 6x12'9" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century Moroccan Carpet ( 6' x 12' 9" - 183 x 389 ) This exceptional piece is a prime example of mid-century North African weaving, showcasing the spontaneous, high-pile co...
Wool
Rugs On Net Red Vintage Mid-Century Swedish Scandinavian Rya Shag Rug Carpet
By Verner Panton
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century Swedish Rya Carpet ( 8' x 11'6" - 245 x 350 cm )
Wool
$1,450
Chunky Shag Wool Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Floral black and gold rug Colors: Brown, taupe, grey.
Wool
1940s Ivory & Multicolor Geometric Moroccan Berber Shag Rug 5'6" x 9'10" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century Moroccan Carpet ( 5'6" x 9'10" - 168 x 300 ) This exceptional example of an antique rug is a Moroccan runner, characterized by its luxurious wool pile and striking ...
Wool
Yellow Turkish Tulu Shag Rug
Located in New York, NY
A Turkish Tulu shag rug with a tribal all over design. Measures: 4'2" x 7'5".
Wool
$1,200
Geometric Shag Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rectangular rug made of hand-looped wool. It features a geometric pattern of diamonds and rectangles in tan, blue, red and black. The rug is outlined in a high pile tan shag wool. D...
Wool
Rugs On Net Vintage Mid Century Modern Verner Panton Swedish Rya Shag Rug Carpet
By Verner Panton
Located in New York, NY
A Danish modern mod rug with bold interlinked rounded open rectangle pattern in yellow and olive on a creamy ground. No borders needed. High wooly pile. Looks like a plastic bracelet...
Wool
Mehraban Mongolian Cashmere Shag Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number 26849 Size 9' 0" X 12' 5" Design Solid Collection Elan Material Cashmere Texture Pile Weave Origin India Age New
Wool
Moroccan Rugs Runner Shag Rugs, Pink and Red Primitive Handmade Carpet for Sale
Located in Wembley, GB
This handmade carpet is an example of handwoven rugs from Morrocco. Featuring designs that are traditional to the Morocco region. Morocco is famous for its primitive traditional rugs...
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
$3,120Sale Price / item|40% Off
10x13.2 Ft Shag Pile Rug Made of Natural Cream Mohair Wool. Handmade Tulu Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Bring warmth and elegance to your space with this luxuriously soft, handmade shag pile rug — expertly crafted from 100% natural mohair wool in a serene beige tone. Each rug is metic...
Wool, Mohair
Wide Bohemian Turkish Tulu Shag Runner
Located in New York, NY
Wild colors highlight this Turkish Tulu Shag rug from the third quarter of the 20th century Measures: 3'7" x 8'11".
Wool
1990s Mohair Shag Rug in Oasis White
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian shag rug with deep plush pile, soft neutral tones, and tactile texture, offering warmth, comfort, and character for bedrooms, lounges, or layered interiors.
Wool
$1,280Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Shag Turkish Runner
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish shag pile runner in yellow and soft brown 2'10'' x 9'8''
Wool
Vintage Turkish Shag Rug - 6'1" x 8'
Located in Whittier, CA
The Vintage Turkish Shag Rug, which measures 6'1" x 8', embodies a modern interpretation of Anatolian craftsmanship with its plush texture and bold geometric design. The vivid blue g...
Wool
Vintage Turkish Shag Rug 4'0" x 6'3"
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Turkish Shag Rug 4'0" x 6'3". The carpets, scatters, runners, long rugs and bags of the towns, villages and tribes of Anatolia, including: Oushak, Ghiordes, Kula, Ladik, Here...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Turkish Shag Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Large Lumbar size Pillow made from a mid-20th century Turkish Tulu rug. PolyFill insert and zipper closure provided. Measures: 16'' x 24''.
Wool, Cotton
$8,600 / item
The Forsyth Woolly Shag Rug - Natural, 8x10
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Introducing The Shag Rug collection. Anne and Maggie grew up with a 1970s Flokati rug their Mom shlepped home from Greece during her world travels. They've been wanting to recreate t...
Wool, Mohair
$5,800 / item
The Forsyth Woolly Shag Rug - Natural, 6x9
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Introducing The Shag Rug collection. Anne and Maggie grew up with a 1970s Flokati rug their Mom shlepped home from Greece during her world travels. They've been wanting to recreate t...
Wool, Mohair
$11,400 / item
The Forsyth Woolly Shag Rug - Natural, 9x12
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Introducing The Shag Rug collection. Anne and Maggie grew up with a 1970s Flokati rug their Mom shlepped home from Greece during her world travels. They've been wanting to recreate t...
Wool, Mohair
Mid-Century Modern Style Abstract Shag Rug
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern style abstract shag rug. Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern shag rug. Estimated 1970s. It is not made from wool, but rather polypropylene. It features a be...
Polystyrene
$4,400Sale Price|40% Off
Vintage European Shags Rug 9'10'' x 11'10''
Located in New York, NY
Composed of squares in a uniform charcoal tone. The irregular white joining bits add to what could have been a flat, monochrome affair. Good condition. Mderately long shag. Measures:...
Animal Skin
$13,600 / item
The Forsyth Mohair Shag Rug - Natural, 9x12
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Introducing The Shag Rug collection by Forsyth. Anne and Maggie, Forsyth Co-Founders, grew up with a 1970s Flokati rug their Mom shlepped home from Greece during her world travels. T...
Mohair
$6,800 / item
The Forsyth Mohair Shag Rug - Natural, 6x9
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Introducing The Shag Rug collection by Forsyth. Anne and Maggie, Forsyth Co-Founders, grew up with a 1970s Flokati rug their Mom shlepped home from Greece during her world travels. T...
Mohair
$9,800 / item
The Forsyth Mohair Shag Rug - Natural, 8x10
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Introducing The Shag Rug collection by Forsyth. Anne and Maggie, Forsyth Co-Founders, grew up with a 1970s Flokati rug their Mom shlepped home from Greece during her world travels. T...
Mohair
Large Green Whimsical Turkish Vintage Shag Rug
Located in New York, NY
Turkish pile shag rug with an all-over box motif on a green abrashed field. Each box has its own character and charm giving it a mature and masculine feel to the entire rug. Some of ...
Wool
$384Sale Price|20% Off
Shag Rug 5'3" x 7'7"
Located in New York, NY
Shag Rug 5'3" x 7'7".
Wool
$464Sale Price|20% Off
Shag Rug 5'0" x 7'0"
Located in New York, NY
Shag Rug 5'0" x 7'0".
Wool, Cotton
$464Sale Price|20% Off
Shag Rug 5'4'' x 7'7''
Located in New York, NY
Shag Rug 5'4'' x 7'7''.
Wool, Cotton
Hand Tufted Shag Rug 06
By Fort Makers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand Tufted shag rug by Madeline Tavernier 2022 Materials: acrylic & wool yarns Dimensions: 34" x 40".
Wool, Acrylic
Chandra Giulia Rug, Heavy Shag, 9' x 13'
Located in Dallas, TX
From their website: The Giulia Collection by Chandra offers luxurious comfort and dynamic visual appeal to your home. This classic modern shag design offers a highly textural centerp...
Polyester
$1,250
Shag Rug 4'6'' x 6'5''
Located in New York, NY
Shag Rug 4'6'' x 6'5''. With long shaggy, wooly pile in five vertical sections, in triangular patterns, in shades of slate and rust. No borders except for a narrow line at one end. C...
Wool
Hand Tufted Shag Rug 05
By Fort Makers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand Tufted Shag Rug By Madeline Tavernier. 2022 Materials: acrylic & wool yarns. Dimensions: 25" x 14.5".
Wool, Acrylic
Hand Tufted Shag Rug 02
By Fort Makers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand Tufted Shag Rug By Madeline Tavernier. 2022 Materials: acrylic & wool yarns. Dimensions: 41" x 12.5".
Wool, Acrylic
Hand Tufted Shag Rug 01
By Fort Makers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand Tufted Shag rug By Madeline Tavernier 2022 Materials: acrylic & wool yarns Dimensions: 19" x 31".
Wool, Acrylic
1970's Geometric Orange & Brown Shag Pile Rug
Located in Rochester, England
A fantastic example of 1970s design, this shag pile rug features a graphic design in shades of yellow, orange and brown. The rug is made from a shag pile wool printed with geometric...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Wild Vintage Turkish Tulu Shag Rug
Located in New York, NY
a wild mid-20th-century Turkish Tulu Small Carpet Details rug no. j4241 size 3' 8" x 5' 6" (112 x 168 cm)
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Filikli Shag Rug in Black
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in plush, high-pile Angora, this generous 9x12 “Filikli” rug is a luxurious and highly tactile new addition to Rug & Kilim's Textural Collection. Embracing a dramatic, m...
Angora
Vintage Scandinavian Shag Rug, circa 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage Scandinavian shag rug from the 1930s. It is truly a unique piece signed by the designer and dated 1931. It features skillfully arranged color blocks, with smaller c...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Turkish Tulu Shag Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind Pillow made from a mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Tulu Worn Wool Rug. Zipper Closure and Poly Fill Provided Measures: 1'5'' x 1'6''.
Wool, Cotton
Mid Century Rya Circular Shag Carpet
By Ege Rya
Located in Hudson, NY
Behold the enchanting allure of the Danish Ege Rya circular rug, where whimsy meets nature-inspired design in a delightful dance of color and form. Crafted with a touch of Danish mag...
Wool
Rya Rug Mid Century Op Art Shag Rug Scandinavian Wool Carpet
Located in East Hampton, NY
Shag rug, Rya rug, Scandi carpet, has been in storage and is a vintage rug from a top collector.
Wool
Kye Dye Carpet by Kyle and Kath
By Jan Kath
Located in New York, NY
Hand-knotted shag carpet in wool and silk. Shown in 2'6" x 10'.
Silk, Wool
Aelfie Checkerboard Shag Hand-Knotted Rug Carpet
By AELFIE
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The ultimate rug for lounging, reading, or sleeping. The checkerboard black and white shag rug is hand-knotted with 100% high quality New Zealand wool. Super soft and plush with a Cl...
Wool
Aelfie Kiki Shag Modern Geometric Hand-Knotted Colorful Rug Carpet
By AELFIE
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for a 5x8. ( Custom sizes available, please email us for further info) The ultimate rug for lounging, reading, or sleeping. Kiki is hand-knotted with 100% high quali...
Wool
Unavailable
W 108 in L 144 in
AELFIE Checkerboard Black & White Shag Modern Geometric Hand-Knotted Rug Carpet
By AELFIE
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The ultimate rug for lounging, reading, or sleeping. The checkerboard black and white shag rug is hand-knotted with 100% high quality New Zealand wool. Super soft and plush with a Cl...
Wool
Unavailable
W 53.55 in L 75.6 in
1960s English Abstract Sun Shag Pile Rya Rug for Quayle Carpets by Robert Dodd
Located in London, England
This stunning and colourful rug is a 1960s abstract shag or long pile rug also known as a rya rug designed by the influential post-war British textile designer Robert Dodd for the UK...
Wool, Nylon
Dawn Area Shag Rug, Hand Knotted
Located in Montréal, CA
The Dawn rug has been hand knotted, which means each yarn has been tied individually by hand. Hand knotting is a skillful and laborious process, but the result is an incredibly soft ...
Wool
Old Handwoven Tribal Shag Runner Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
Handwoven tribal shag rug featuring an all-over multicolored design. Created from a 100% natural wool and cotton by the artisans of Iran.
Cotton, Wool
Ege Rya Blue Shag Rug
By Ege Rya
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A richly textured shag rug crafted from dense rya wool in saturated, yet muted blue tones with a contrasting ivory center.
Wool
Half Moon Area Shag Rug, Hand Knotted
Located in Montréal, CA
The Half Moon rug has been hand knotted, which means each yarn has been tied individually by hand. Hand knotting is a skillful and laborious process, but the result is an incredibly ...
Wool
10' x 13' Natural Shag Rug Gazni Wool
By Christopher Farr
Located in West Hollywood, CA
10' x 13' Hand Knotted Natural Shag Belgravia Gazni Wool Rug by Christopher Farr.
Wool
Abrash Shag from the Textures Collection
By Kyle Clarkson
Located in New York, NY
Hand-knotted carpet made in silk and wool
Wool
Dawn Area Shag Rug, Hand knotted -6'x9'
Located in Montréal, CA
The Dawn rug has been hand knotted, which means each yarn has been tied individually by hand. Hand knotting is a skillful and laborious process, but the result is an incredibly soft ...
Wool
Christopher Farr - Hand Knotted Wool Shag Rug - Cocoa 10' x 13'
By Christopher Farr
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand Knotted, Handspun Wool Shag Rug by Gregory Parkinson for Christopher Farr. 10' x 13'.
Wool
Modern Terrazzo Primary White Color Shag Rug 9' x 12 'Customizable'
By AELFIE
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This modern shag is the ultimate rug for lounging, reading, or sleeping. Super soft feel. The Prismatic rug is hand-knotted with 100% high quality New Zealand wool. Measures: 9' x 12'.
Wool
Aelfie Bintou Shag Modern Geometric Hand Knotted Moroccan Inspired Rug
By AELFIE
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The ultimate rug for lounging, reading, or sleeping. The Bintou black and white rug is hand-knotted with 100% high quality New Zealand wool. Super soft and plush with a Moroccan Insp...
Wool
Vintage Midcentury Natural Wool Shag Floor Rug, 1970s
Located in Detroit, MI
This beautiful large vintage wool shag rug circa 1970 is handwoven from 100% un-dyed wool and has a soft and luxurious thick shaggy pile.
Wool
Christopher Farr - Hand Knotted Wool Shag Rug - Natural Dove 10' x 13'
By Christopher Farr
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Gregory Parkinson by Christopher Farr Hand Knotted Wool Shag rug. 10' x 13'
Wool
Vintage Midcentury Swedish Modern Rya Natural Beige Wool Shag Rug
Located in Detroit, MI
This beautiful large vintage Rya wool shag rug was made in Sweden, circa 1960. Handwoven from 100% un-dyed wool, the rug has a soft and luxurious thick shaggy pile.
Wool
"The Jungle Rug" 3D hand carved shag and New Zealand wool rug.
By Odabashian Rugs, Tony Moxham, Mauricio Paniagua
Located in Mexico City, MX
The "Jungle Rug" is the first rug project by Mexico City-based design duo, Mauricio Paniagua and Tony Moxham. This is a limited edition art rug, woven by Odabashian's network of sp...
Acrylic, Wool
Unavailable
W 144.1 in L 179.93 in
Bold Shag Moroccan Rug in Vibrant Orange – Celestial Canvas (12x15ft)
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Publishing City, SH
Transform your space with the Celestial Canvas, a bold shag Moroccan rug that celebrates artistic expression and timeless craftsmanship. This vibrant piece features a rich orange bac...
Wool
Unavailable
W 96.07 in L 120.08 in
Bold Shag Moroccan Rug in Vibrant Orange – Celestial Canvas (9x12ft)
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Publishing City, SH
Transform your space with the Celestial Canvas, a bold shag Moroccan rug that celebrates artistic expression and timeless craftsmanship. This vibrant piece features a rich orange bac...
Wool
Bold Shag Moroccan Rug in Vibrant Orange – Celestial Canvas (5x8ft)
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Publishing City, SH
Transform your space with the Celestial Canvas, a bold shag Moroccan rug that celebrates artistic expression and timeless craftsmanship. This vibrant piece features a rich orange bac...
Wool
Unavailable
W 96.07 in L 120.08 in
Bold Shag Moroccan Rug in Vibrant Orange – Celestial Canvas (8x10ft)
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Publishing City, SH
Transform your space with the Celestial Canvas, a bold shag Moroccan rug that celebrates artistic expression and timeless craftsmanship. This vibrant piece features a rich orange bac...
Wool
Unavailable
W 68.9 in L 78.75 in
Bold Shag Moroccan Rug in Vibrant Orange – Celestial Canvas (5.7x7.9ft)
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Publishing City, SH
Transform your space with the Celestial Canvas, a bold shag Moroccan rug that celebrates artistic expression and timeless craftsmanship. This vibrant piece features a rich orange bac...
Wool
Ben Soleimani Performance Shag Rug– Hand-woven Ultra-plush 6'x9'
By Ben Soleimani
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Master artisans create the inviting look and luscious feel of a classic shag in a high-performance weave. The ultra-plush pile is hand-woven from long, thick yarns that are nearly in...
Fabric
Ben Soleimani Performance Shag Rug– Hand-woven Ultra-plush 10'x14'
By Ben Soleimani
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Master artisans create the inviting look and luscious feel of a classic shag in a high-performance weave. The ultra-plush pile is hand-woven from long, thick yarns that are nearly in...
Fabric
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.
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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.