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Picado Rug, Haute Bohemian Collection by Mehraban
Picado Rug, Haute Bohemian Collection by Mehraban

Picado Rug, Haute Bohemian Collection by Mehraban

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Beautifully weaved is our Picado shag rug. Designed in Los Angeles, this embossed pile weave has

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Talassemtane Rug, Atlas Collection by Mehraban
Talassemtane Rug, Atlas Collection by Mehraban

Talassemtane Rug, Atlas Collection by Mehraban

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Grey shag rug with saturated design details inspired by Moroccan Azilals recreated for the modern

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Broussard, Atlas Collection by Mehraban Rugs
Broussard, Atlas Collection by Mehraban Rugs

Broussard, Atlas Collection by Mehraban Rugs

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Handwoven ivory shag rug with light gray irregular embossed detailing inspired by Moroccan Azilals

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mirleft, Atlas Collection by Mehraban Rugs
Mirleft, Atlas Collection by Mehraban Rugs

Mirleft, Atlas Collection by Mehraban Rugs

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

A grey handwoven base flat-weave with embossed detailing streams through this white wool shag rug

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Aaksla Rug, Kust Collection by Mehraban
Aaksla Rug, Kust Collection by Mehraban

Aaksla Rug, Kust Collection by Mehraban

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Handwoven white shag rug with soft brown orange and grey motifs inspired by Scandinavian design

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mago Rug, Atlas Collection by Mehraban
Mago Rug, Atlas Collection by Mehraban

Mago Rug, Atlas Collection by Mehraban

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Handwoven white shag rug natural black design motifs inspired by Moroccan Azilals recreated for the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bise Rug, Atlas Collection by Mehraban
Bise Rug, Atlas Collection by Mehraban

Bise Rug, Atlas Collection by Mehraban

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Handwoven natural shag rug with irregular surfaces and design motifs inspired by Moroccan Azilals

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Darell Rug, Atlas Collection by Mehraban
Darell Rug, Atlas Collection by Mehraban

Darell Rug, Atlas Collection by Mehraban

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Handwoven white shag rug with natural brown design motifs inspired by Moroccan Azilals recreated

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Aaksla Rug, Kust Collection by Mehraban
Aaksla Rug, Kust Collection by Mehraban

Aaksla Rug, Kust Collection by Mehraban

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Handwoven white shag rug with natural beige and turmeric orange motifs inspired by Scandinavian

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Broussard II Rug, Atlas Collection by Mehraban
Broussard II Rug, Atlas Collection by Mehraban

Broussard II Rug, Atlas Collection by Mehraban

$8,950Sale Price|40% Off

W 127 in L 170 in

Broussard II Rug, Atlas Collection by Mehraban

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Handwoven natural brown shag rug with white irregular detailing inspired by Moroccan Azilals

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Moroccan Style Plush Wool Rug with Abstract Design
Contemporary Moroccan Style Plush Wool Rug with Abstract Design

Contemporary Moroccan Style Plush Wool Rug with Abstract Design

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful Contemporary Morrocan-style hand-knotted wool rug. This Shag rug has a blue, beige

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Morus Rug, Atlas Collection by Mehraban
Morus Rug, Atlas Collection by Mehraban

Morus Rug, Atlas Collection by Mehraban

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Handwoven grey shag rug with hues of natural brown and white design motifs inspired by Moroccan

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ludvika Rug, Kust Collection by Mehraban
Ludvika Rug, Kust Collection by Mehraban

Ludvika Rug, Kust Collection by Mehraban

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Handwoven shag rug creating an all-over repeating pattern incorporating a blue-grey, pink and a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Notes Rug, Design Rhymes Collection by Mehraban
Notes Rug, Design Rhymes Collection by Mehraban

Notes Rug, Design Rhymes Collection by Mehraban

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Notes is an elegant wool embossed shag rug. It is a part of the Design Rhymes Collection which

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mirleft, Atlas Collection
Mirleft, Atlas Collection

Mirleft, Atlas Collection

$2,500

W 48 in L 74 in

Mirleft, Atlas Collection

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

A dark brown handwoven base flat-weave with embossed detailing streams through this white wool shag

Category

2010s Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Tulu Rug
Zabihi Collection Vintage Tulu Rug

Zabihi Collection Vintage Tulu Rug

Located in New York, NY

A One-of-a-kind Turkish Shag rug with wi,ld vibrant motif and colors on an ivory field from the

Category

20th Century Turkish Futurist Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Scandinavian Modern Warm Tone Rya Rug
Scandinavian Modern Warm Tone Rya Rug

Scandinavian Modern Warm Tone Rya Rug

By Ege Rya

Located in Atlanta, GA

Swedish Shag Rya rug in various shades of yellow brown and light green. Hand-knotted wool shag rug

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Modern Area Rug by Ege Rya
Mid-Century Modern Area Rug by Ege Rya

Mid-Century Modern Area Rug by Ege Rya

By Ege Rya

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Wild shag rug with vibrant orange hues and 1960s abstract pattern. Unique mid-century modern style

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Verner Panton Scandinavian Rug. 7 ft x 9 ft 9 in
Vintage Verner Panton Scandinavian Rug. 7 ft x 9 ft 9 in

Vintage Verner Panton Scandinavian Rug. 7 ft x 9 ft 9 in

By Verner Panton

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Verner Panton Scandinavian Shag Rug, Country of Origin: Scandinavia, Circa date: Mid-20th

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavia...

Materials

Wool

Olea, Atlas Collection by Mehraban Rugs
Olea, Atlas Collection by Mehraban Rugs

Olea, Atlas Collection by Mehraban Rugs

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Olea' is a hand-knotted wool shag rug built on a flat-weave base. Tassel detailing run along the

Category

2010s Central Asian Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Notes, Design Rhymes Collection by Mehraban Rugs
Notes, Design Rhymes Collection by Mehraban Rugs

Notes, Design Rhymes Collection by Mehraban Rugs

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Notes is an elegant wool embossed shag rug. It is a part of the Design Rhymes Collection which

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Bise, Atlas Collection
Bise, Atlas Collection

Bise, Atlas Collection

$8,650

W 108 in L 145 in

Bise, Atlas Collection

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Handwoven natural shag rug with irregular surfaces and design motifs inspired by Moroccan Azilals

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Chanda Leather Stormy Blue Shag Plush Carpet Area Rug
Chanda Leather Stormy Blue Shag Plush Carpet Area Rug

Chanda Leather Stormy Blue Shag Plush Carpet Area Rug

$699Sale Price|57% Off

W 54 in L 84 in

Chanda Leather Stormy Blue Shag Plush Carpet Area Rug

Located in Lomita, CA

luxurious shag rug. This is a beautiful piece with long strips of leather that provide a soft and comfy

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Leather

Contemporary Moroccan Plush Wool Rug Handmade In Beige
Contemporary Moroccan Plush Wool Rug Handmade In Beige

Contemporary Moroccan Plush Wool Rug Handmade In Beige

$2,730Sale Price|30% Off

W 97 in L 122 in

Contemporary Moroccan Plush Wool Rug Handmade In Beige

Located in Norwalk, CT

This hand-knotted wool rug features a stunning contemporary Shag Moroccan Style. It has a solid

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Olea, Atlas Collection by Mehraban Rugs
Olea, Atlas Collection by Mehraban Rugs

Olea, Atlas Collection by Mehraban Rugs

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Olea' is a hand knotted wool shag rug built on a flat-weave base. Tassel detailing run along the

Category

2010s Central Asian Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Olea, Atlas Collection
Olea, Atlas Collection

Olea, Atlas Collection

$15,700

W 126 in L 163 in

Olea, Atlas Collection

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Olea' is a hand knotted wool shag rug built on a flat-weave base. Tassel detailing run along the

Category

2010s Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug – Cream Wool Minimalist Shag Handmade Carpet
Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug – Cream Wool Minimalist Shag Handmade Carpet

Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug – Cream Wool Minimalist Shag Handmade Carpet

By Nasiri

Located in New York, NY

understated elegance, this Moroccan shag rug is a perfect foundation for any room—living areas, bedrooms, or

Category

2010s Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Broussard II, Atlas Collection
Broussard II, Atlas Collection

Broussard II, Atlas Collection

$6,950Sale Price|42% Off

W 114 in L 154 in

Broussard II, Atlas Collection

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Handwoven natural brown shag rug with white irregular detailing inspired by Moroccan Azilals

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Darell, Atlas Collection
Darell, Atlas Collection

Darell, Atlas Collection

$3,950Sale Price|37% Off

W 77 in L 118 in

Darell, Atlas Collection

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Handwoven grey shag rug with white design motifs inspired by Moroccan Azilals recreated for the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Swedish Deco Rug, circa Mid-20th Century
Vintage Swedish Deco Rug, circa Mid-20th Century

Vintage Swedish Deco Rug, circa Mid-20th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This a boldly colored vintage Swedish deco shag rug from the mid-20th century with expressive lines

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavi...

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Contemporary Turkish Tulu Carpet
Zabihi Collection Contemporary Turkish Tulu Carpet

Zabihi Collection Contemporary Turkish Tulu Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Turkish Tulu shag rugs. The rug consists of an Abstract borderless design on a striated blue-gray field

Category

Early 2000s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Scandinavian Deco Rug, circa Mid-20th Century
Vintage Scandinavian Deco Rug, circa Mid-20th Century

Vintage Scandinavian Deco Rug, circa Mid-20th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a vintage Scandinavian deco shag rug, intriguing in design and truly unique among vintage

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavi...

Materials

Wool

1950s Vintage Tulu Rug in Multicolor Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
1950s Vintage Tulu Rug in Multicolor Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim

1950s Vintage Tulu Rug in Multicolor Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Coming from Turkey circa 1950-1960, this 4x5 vintage shag rug enjoys a resplendent high pile in

Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Matched Pair Room Size Rya Rugs
Matched Pair Room Size Rya Rugs

Matched Pair Room Size Rya Rugs

$2,240Sale Price / set|20% Off

W 72 in L 117 in

Matched Pair Room Size Rya Rugs

By Ege Rya

Located in New York, NY

Rare opportunity to acquire a matched pair of Scandinavian shag rugs, attributed to Ege Rya. The

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Angora Tulu Rug with Textured Cinnamon Field and Deep Indigo
Vintage Turkish Angora Tulu Rug with Textured Cinnamon Field and Deep Indigo

Vintage Turkish Angora Tulu Rug with Textured Cinnamon Field and Deep Indigo

Located in Atlanta, GA

. vintage Turkish Angora Tulu rug, indigo border Tulu rug, cinnamon and brown shag rug, high-pile Anatolian

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Olea, Atlas Collection by Mehraban
Olea, Atlas Collection by Mehraban

Olea, Atlas Collection by Mehraban

$20,700

W 150 in L 181 in

Olea, Atlas Collection by Mehraban

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Olea' is a hand-knotted wool shag rug built on a flat-weave base. Tassel detailing run along the

Category

2010s Central Asian Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Olea, Atlas Collection by Mehraban
Olea, Atlas Collection by Mehraban

Olea, Atlas Collection by Mehraban

$14,200

W 120 in L 170 in

Olea, Atlas Collection by Mehraban

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Olea' is a hand-knotted wool shag rug built on a flat-weave base. Tassel detailing run along the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Olea, Atlas Collection by Mehraban
Olea, Atlas Collection by Mehraban

Olea, Atlas Collection by Mehraban

$11,600

W 114 in L 146 in

Olea, Atlas Collection by Mehraban

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Olea' is a hand-knotted wool shag rug built on a flat-weave base. Tassel detailing run along the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handwoven Wool Rug, Organic Modern Tailored Shag Style
Handwoven Wool Rug, Organic Modern Tailored Shag Style

Handwoven Wool Rug, Organic Modern Tailored Shag Style

By Awanay

Located in West Hollywood, CA

of longer nubby yarn, this piece is almost a tailored version of a shag rug. It's an organic modern

Category

2010s Argentine Organic Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Collectible Antique Vintage Authentic Natural White Moroccan Shag Area Rug
Collectible Antique Vintage Authentic Natural White Moroccan Shag Area Rug

Collectible Antique Vintage Authentic Natural White Moroccan Shag Area Rug

Located in New York, NY

A rare collectible Moroccan antique vintage shag rug. Beautiful natural creamy white wool with

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African ...

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Tulu Rug In Soft Neutrals, Cream, Cocoa, and Sky Blue
Vintage Turkish Tulu Rug In Soft Neutrals, Cream, Cocoa, and Sky Blue

Vintage Turkish Tulu Rug In Soft Neutrals, Cream, Cocoa, and Sky Blue

Located in Atlanta, GA

, Vintage Tulu Rug, Anatolian Shag Rug, Handwoven Turkish Rug, Cream and Brown Tulu, Neutral Color Tulu Rug

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Asilah, Atlas Collection
Asilah, Atlas Collection

Asilah, Atlas Collection

$10,800

W 108 in L 144 in

Asilah, Atlas Collection

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Asilah is a hand knotted wool shag rug built on a flat-weave base. Tassel detailing run along the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modernist Abstract Ege Rya
Modernist Abstract Ege Rya

Modernist Abstract Ege Rya

$1,480

W 67 in L 87 in

Modernist Abstract Ege Rya

By Ege Rya

Located in Buffalo, NY

Rare opportunity to acquire an amazing modern abstract Scandinavian shag rug, attributed to Ege Rya

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Collectible Antique Vintage Authentic Beni Ourain White Moroccan Shag Area Rug
Collectible Antique Vintage Authentic Beni Ourain White Moroccan Shag Area Rug

Collectible Antique Vintage Authentic Beni Ourain White Moroccan Shag Area Rug

Located in New York, NY

A rare collectible Moroccan antique vintage shag rug. Made by the Beni Ourain tribe in the central

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African ...

Materials

Wool

Antique Collectible Diamond Purple Violet Moroccan Wool Shag Midcentury Area Rug
Antique Collectible Diamond Purple Violet Moroccan Wool Shag Midcentury Area Rug

Antique Collectible Diamond Purple Violet Moroccan Wool Shag Midcentury Area Rug

Located in New York, NY

Collectible antique vintage Moroccan shag rug in excellent condition. Featuring a geometric diamond

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African ...

Materials

Wool

Vintage Moroccan Boucherouite Shag Area Rug, Handwoven Wool in Stripe Pattern
Vintage Moroccan Boucherouite Shag Area Rug, Handwoven Wool in Stripe Pattern

Vintage Moroccan Boucherouite Shag Area Rug, Handwoven Wool in Stripe Pattern

Located in Barrington, IL

, Azilal Rugs, Shag Moroccan Rug, Shag Rugs, Sustainable Living, Upcycling Handwoven Rugs, Reusing Vintage

Category

Late 20th Century Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Modern Moroccan Muti-Colored Stripped Wool Rug 5'6''x8'5''
Modern Moroccan Muti-Colored Stripped Wool Rug 5'6''x8'5''

Modern Moroccan Muti-Colored Stripped Wool Rug 5'6''x8'5''

By Amara Rugs

Located in Torrance, CA

interiors With its dynamic color palette and luxurious texture, this hand-knotted wool shag rug brings

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Bohemian Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Collectible Antique Vintage Authentic Natural White Moroccan Shag Area Rug
Collectible Antique Vintage Authentic Natural White Moroccan Shag Area Rug

Collectible Antique Vintage Authentic Natural White Moroccan Shag Area Rug

Located in New York, NY

A rare collectible Moroccan antique vintage shag rug handmade by the Azilal tribe of the high Atlas

Category

1990s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Tulu Rug with Colorful Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Tulu Rug with Colorful Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Tulu Rug with Colorful Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

-after high-pile and shag rugs, often mentioned in the same breath as Greek Flokati and Moroccan rugs for

Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Tulu Runner Rug with Colorful Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Tulu Runner Rug with Colorful Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Tulu Runner Rug with Colorful Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

most sought-after high-pile and shag rugs, often mentioned in the same breath as Greek Flokati and

Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Tulu Runner Rug with Colorful Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Tulu Runner Rug with Colorful Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Tulu Runner Rug with Colorful Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

most sought-after high-pile and shag rugs, often mentioned in the same breath as Greek Flokati and

Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Tulu Rug with Colorful Geometric Diamond Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Tulu Rug with Colorful Geometric Diamond Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Tulu Rug with Colorful Geometric Diamond Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

-after high-pile and shag rugs, often mentioned in the same breath as Greek Flokati and Moroccan rugs for

Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Shag Rugs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of shag rugs available for sale. Each of these unique shag rugs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and cotton. We have 257 antique and vintage shag rugs in-stock, while there are 69 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of shag rugs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Shag rugs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Some shag rugs are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller shag rugs, measuring 6 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Many shag rugs are appealing in their simplicity, but Berber Tribes of Morocco, Ege Rya and Ben Soleimani produced popular shag rugs that are worth a look.

How Much are Shag Rugs?

Prices for shag rugs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, shag rugs begin at $125 and can go as high as $25,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,942.

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.