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Antique Shahsavan Soumak Kilim/Rug, c-1900's A Pair
Antique Shahsavan Soumak Kilim/Rug, c-1900's A Pair

Antique Shahsavan Soumak Kilim/Rug, c-1900's A Pair

Located in Evanston, IL

area rugs and flat-woven kilims. The striking aesthetic of Shahsavan rugs lies in their vibrant colors

Category

20th Century Persian Sumak Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Shahsavan Palas Persian Kilim in Red, Beige-Brown Stripes
Vintage Shahsavan Palas Persian Kilim in Red, Beige-Brown Stripes

Vintage Shahsavan Palas Persian Kilim in Red, Beige-Brown Stripes

Located in Long Island City, NY

This vintage 8x8 Persian Kilim is handwoven in wool, and originates circa 1950-1960. On the

Category

Vintage 1950s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Shahsavan Persian Kilim with Red, Beige and Brown Stripes
Vintage Shahsavan Persian Kilim with Red, Beige and Brown Stripes

Vintage Shahsavan Persian Kilim with Red, Beige and Brown Stripes

Located in Long Island City, NY

This vintage 5x10 Persian Kilim is believed to be a Shahsavan tribal rug. Handwoven in wool, it

Category

Vintage 1950s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Shahsavan Antique Kilim Runner, Hand-Woven Wool, Caucasus, Circa 1920
Shahsavan Antique Kilim Runner, Hand-Woven Wool, Caucasus, Circa 1920

Shahsavan Antique Kilim Runner, Hand-Woven Wool, Caucasus, Circa 1920

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Nr. 926 - Antique very rare Shahsavan runner, gorgeous in colors and easy in sizes. It may be

Category

Early 20th Century Caucasian Other Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Azerbaijan/ Shahsavan Cargo Bag or Mafrash, Bedding Bags, Soumak Kilim
Antique Azerbaijan/ Shahsavan Cargo Bag or Mafrash, Bedding Bags, Soumak Kilim

Antique Azerbaijan/ Shahsavan Cargo Bag or Mafrash, Bedding Bags, Soumak Kilim

Located in Evanston, IL

Measures: Top: 1'8" x 3', Side: 18" x 21" front and the back 18" x 21" Azerbaijan cargo bag or Mafrash - bedding bags, the front, back and side panels woven in horizontal bands, the ...

Category

20th Century Persian Sumak Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Persian Shahsavan Soumak Nomadic Double Saddlebag
19th Century Persian Shahsavan Soumak Nomadic Double Saddlebag

19th Century Persian Shahsavan Soumak Nomadic Double Saddlebag

Located in Barrington, IL

textile, Persian tribal wall hanging, Shahsavan bagface, antique Persian kilim, tribal tapestry wall art

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Hand-Knotted Shahsavan Tribal Double Saddlebag
Early 20th Century Hand-Knotted Shahsavan Tribal Double Saddlebag

Early 20th Century Hand-Knotted Shahsavan Tribal Double Saddlebag

Located in Barrington, IL

function and artistry. Shahsavan weavings—including kilims, saddlebags, and mafrash (large transport bags

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

19th Century Persian Shahsavan Soumak Mafrash Tribal Cargo Bag
19th Century Persian Shahsavan Soumak Mafrash Tribal Cargo Bag

19th Century Persian Shahsavan Soumak Mafrash Tribal Cargo Bag

Located in Barrington, IL

Flatweave, Persian Kilim Base, Shahsavan Tribal Art, Vintage Persian Storage Bag, Shahsavan Tribal Rugs

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Cotton

19th Century Persian Shahsavan Mafrash Tribal Cargo Bag Panel
19th Century Persian Shahsavan Mafrash Tribal Cargo Bag Panel

19th Century Persian Shahsavan Mafrash Tribal Cargo Bag Panel

Located in Barrington, IL

, Persian Mafrash, Shahsavan tribal weaving, antique tribal bag, collectible Mafrash panel, Persian kilim

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Persian Shahsavan Soumak Mafrash Panel, Late 19th Century
Vintage Persian Shahsavan Soumak Mafrash Panel, Late 19th Century

Vintage Persian Shahsavan Soumak Mafrash Panel, Late 19th Century

Located in Barrington, IL

tribal bag, collectible Mafrash panel, Persian kilim, Shahsavan cargo bag, antique Persian textile

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Persian Shahsavan Soumak Mafrash Panel, Late 19th Century
Vintage Persian Shahsavan Soumak Mafrash Panel, Late 19th Century

Vintage Persian Shahsavan Soumak Mafrash Panel, Late 19th Century

Located in Barrington, IL

tribal bag, collectible Mafrash panel, Persian kilim, Shahsavan cargo bag, antique Persian textile

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Late 19th Century Antique Caucasian Shahsavan Flat-Weave Carpet
Late 19th Century Antique Caucasian Shahsavan Flat-Weave Carpet

Late 19th Century Antique Caucasian Shahsavan Flat-Weave Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

78950 Antique Caucasian Shahsavan Jajim Kilim Rug, 02'09 x 06'08. This exquisite handwoven wool

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Russian Bohemian Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Persian Shahsavan Soumak Mafrash Tribal Cargo Bag Panel
19th Century Persian Shahsavan Soumak Mafrash Tribal Cargo Bag Panel

19th Century Persian Shahsavan Soumak Mafrash Tribal Cargo Bag Panel

Located in Barrington, IL

, Shahsavan tribal weaving, antique tribal bag, collectible Mafrash panel, Persian kilim, Shahsavan cargo bag

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Square Tribal Caucasian Shahsavan Jajim. Size: 6 ft x 6 ft 5 in
Antique Square Tribal Caucasian Shahsavan Jajim. Size: 6 ft x 6 ft 5 in

Antique Square Tribal Caucasian Shahsavan Jajim. Size: 6 ft x 6 ft 5 in

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful flat-woven ivory antique square tribal Caucasian Shahsavan Jajim, country of origin / rug

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Turkish Kilim, Handwoven Wool, Indigo Blue & Brick-Red, 1920s
Vintage Turkish Kilim, Handwoven Wool, Indigo Blue & Brick-Red, 1920s

Vintage Turkish Kilim, Handwoven Wool, Indigo Blue & Brick-Red, 1920s

Located in Barrington, IL

classic Shirvan kilims from the Caucasus and Shahsavan flatweaves from northwest Persia, adding historical

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Caucasian Karabagh Soumak Mafrash Tribal Cargo Bag
19th Century Caucasian Karabagh Soumak Mafrash Tribal Cargo Bag

19th Century Caucasian Karabagh Soumak Mafrash Tribal Cargo Bag

Located in Barrington, IL

, Shahsavan tribal weaving, antique tribal bag, collectible Mafrash panel, Persian kilim, Shahsavan cargo bag

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Cotton

19th Century Shahsavan Kilim

19th Century Shahsavan Kilim

Located in Houston, TX

19th century Shahsavan Kilim.

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Shahsavan Kilim, 19th Century
Antique Shahsavan Kilim, 19th Century

Antique Shahsavan Kilim, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

Antique Shahsavan Kilim rug handwoven by semi-nomadic weavers from South Caucasus. This vibrant

Category

Antique 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Handwoven Shahsavan Style Modernist Kilim
Handwoven Shahsavan Style Modernist Kilim

Handwoven Shahsavan Style Modernist Kilim

Located in London, GB

The Shahsavan people, native to Northern Iran and Azerbaijan, are well known for their skills in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Shahsavan Kilim Rug
Antique Shahsavan Kilim Rug

Antique Shahsavan Kilim Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique Shahsavan Kilim rug. A superb antique tribal flat-weave rug by the Shahsavan nomads of

Category

Antique 19th Century Azerbaijani Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Early 20th Century Shahsavan Kilim Runner
Early 20th Century Shahsavan Kilim Runner

Early 20th Century Shahsavan Kilim Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century Persian Shahsavan Kilim runner with multiple central multi-colored diamond

Category

Early 20th Century Asian Kilim Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Shahsavan Kilim Rug
Early 20th Century Shahsavan Kilim Rug

Early 20th Century Shahsavan Kilim Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century Persian Shahsavan Kilim rug with a gorgeous geometric pattern of alternating

Category

Vintage 1940s Asian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Shahsavan Kilim Runner
Early 20th Century Shahsavan Kilim Runner

Early 20th Century Shahsavan Kilim Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A fantastic early 20th century Persian Shahsavan kilim runner with a gorgeous striped pattern

Category

Vintage 1930s Asian Kilim Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Shahsavan Kilim Runner
Early 20th Century Shahsavan Kilim Runner

Early 20th Century Shahsavan Kilim Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century Persian Shahsavan Kilim runner with multiple diamond medallions on a natural

Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Shahsavan Kilim Rug
Early 20th Century Shahsavan Kilim Rug

Early 20th Century Shahsavan Kilim Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century Persian Shahsavan Kilim rug with an incredible large-scale zig-zag pattern

Category

Vintage 1920s Asian Kilim Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Shahsavan Kilim Rug
Early 20th Century Shahsavan Kilim Rug

Early 20th Century Shahsavan Kilim Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century Persian Shahsavan Kilim rug with an incredible large-scale zig-zag pattern

Category

Vintage 1920s Asian Kilim Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Superb Early 20th Century Shahsavan Kilim Rug
Superb Early 20th Century Shahsavan Kilim Rug

Superb Early 20th Century Shahsavan Kilim Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A fantastic early 20th century Shahsavan Kilim rug with two wonderful diamond medallions. One is

Category

Vintage 1930s Asian Kilim Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian or Shahsavan Kilim of Small Size, circa 1900
Antique Caucasian or Shahsavan Kilim of Small Size, circa 1900

Antique Caucasian or Shahsavan Kilim of Small Size, circa 1900

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique South East Caucasian or Shahsavan Kilim panel. Plain weave Kilim with banded design. This

Category

Antique 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Shahsavan Kilim
Antique Shahsavan Kilim

Antique Shahsavan Kilim

Located in New York, NY

A superb example of tribal woven art, attributed to the Shahsavan nomads of Southeastern Azerbaijan

Category

Antique 19th Century Azerbaijani Kilim Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Tapestry, Cotton, Wool

Antique Caucasian or Shahsavan Kilim Panel, circa 1900 77 x 70cm
Antique Caucasian or Shahsavan Kilim Panel, circa 1900 77 x 70cm

Antique Caucasian or Shahsavan Kilim Panel, circa 1900 77 x 70cm

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique South East Caucasian or Shahsavan Kilim panel. Plain weave Kilim with banded design. This

Category

Antique 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian or Shahsavan Kilim Panel, circa 1900 93 x 69cm
Antique Caucasian or Shahsavan Kilim Panel, circa 1900 93 x 69cm

Antique Caucasian or Shahsavan Kilim Panel, circa 1900 93 x 69cm

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique South East Caucasian or Shahsavan Kilim panel. Plain weave Kilim with banded design. This

Category

Antique 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pair of Shahsavan Kilim Covered Trunks
Pair of Shahsavan Kilim Covered Trunks

Pair of Shahsavan Kilim Covered Trunks

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

A beautiful and rare pair of trunks, now made of wood padded and covered with rare nomad kilim

Category

Mid-20th Century Caucasian Other Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wool

Antique Shahsavan Kilim/Rug, c-1900's
Antique Shahsavan Kilim/Rug, c-1900's

Antique Shahsavan Kilim/Rug, c-1900's

Located in Evanston, IL

identity into producing small area rugs and flat-woven kilims. The striking aesthetic of Shahsavan rugs

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Tribal Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Shahsavan Kilim/Rug, c-1900's AS IS
Antique Shahsavan Kilim/Rug, c-1900's AS IS

Antique Shahsavan Kilim/Rug, c-1900's AS IS

Located in Evanston, IL

identity into producing small area rugs and flat-woven kilims. The striking aesthetic of Shahsavan rugs

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Tribal Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Shahsavan Runner
Early 20th Century Shahsavan Runner

Early 20th Century Shahsavan Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century Persian Shahsavan Kilim runner with bold diamond pattern on a natural brown

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Kilim Square Shahsavan
Kilim Square Shahsavan

Kilim Square Shahsavan

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Rare Caucasian Kilim Shahsavan, with wonderful vegetable colors and a special square measure. On

Category

Mid-20th Century Caucasian Other Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Flat-Woven Shahsavan Caucasian Kilim Rug
Antique Flat-Woven Shahsavan Caucasian Kilim Rug

Antique Flat-Woven Shahsavan Caucasian Kilim Rug

Located in New York, NY

Shahsavan rugs – Highly unusual and exciting, antique Shahsavan or Shahsevan rugs and carpets have

Category

Early 20th Century Caucasian Kilim Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Shahsavan "Jajim"
Antique Shahsavan "Jajim"

Antique Shahsavan "Jajim"

Located in New York, NY

A very fine antique tribal cover from Azerbaijan, woven in an intricate warp-substitution technique. One of the finest we've ever handled. It would make an excellent bedspread, table...

Category

Antique 19th Century Azerbaijani Kilim Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Wool

Antique South East Caucasian or Shahsavan Mafrash End Panel
Antique South East Caucasian or Shahsavan Mafrash End Panel

Antique South East Caucasian or Shahsavan Mafrash End Panel

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique South East Caucasian or Shahsavan mafrash end panel Plain weave kilm with decorative

Category

Antique 19th Century Caucasian Kilim Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Pillows Made Out of a 19th Century Shahsavan Wool Jajim
Antique Pillows Made Out of a 19th Century Shahsavan Wool Jajim

Antique Pillows Made Out of a 19th Century Shahsavan Wool Jajim

Located in Istanbul, TR

The pillow were made out of a late 19th century, Shasavan wool Jajim. It does not come with an insert but it comes with a bag made to the size and out of cotton to accommodate the fi...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Linen

Antique Persian Shahsavan Kilim Runner
Antique Persian Shahsavan Kilim Runner

Antique Persian Shahsavan Kilim Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

An antique Persian Shahsavan kilim runner with beautiful all-over multi-colored diamond pattern

Category

Vintage 1930s Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Shahsavan Kilim Runner
Early 20th Century Shahsavan Kilim Runner

Early 20th Century Shahsavan Kilim Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century Persian Shahsavan Kilim runner with an all-over multicolored diamond pattern

Category

Vintage 1930s Asian Kilim Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Gorgeous Early 20th Century Shahsavan Kilim Rug
Gorgeous Early 20th Century Shahsavan Kilim Rug

Gorgeous Early 20th Century Shahsavan Kilim Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A gorgeous early 20th century Shahsavan Kilim rug with a beautiful natural brown wool ground

Category

Vintage 1940s Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Amazing Early 20th Century Shahsavan Kilim Rug
Amazing Early 20th Century Shahsavan Kilim Rug

Amazing Early 20th Century Shahsavan Kilim Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century Persian Shahsavan Kilim rug with an incredible motif of geometric forms on

Category

Vintage 1920s Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Incredible Mid-20th Century Shahsavan Kilim Rug
Incredible Mid-20th Century Shahsavan Kilim Rug

Incredible Mid-20th Century Shahsavan Kilim Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful mid-20th century Persian Shahsavan Kilim rug with a sophisticated field of abrash dark

Category

Vintage 1960s Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Beautiful Early 20th Century Shahsavan Kilim Runner
Beautiful Early 20th Century Shahsavan Kilim Runner

Beautiful Early 20th Century Shahsavan Kilim Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful mid-20th century Persian Shahsavan Kilim runner with a sophisticated field of abrash

Category

Vintage 1950s Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Shahsavan Kilim Transitional Beige Tribal Flat Weave by Rug & Kilim
Antique Shahsavan Kilim Transitional Beige Tribal Flat Weave by Rug & Kilim

Antique Shahsavan Kilim Transitional Beige Tribal Flat Weave by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

transitional Shahsavan Kilim with an arresting tribal pattern; hues of clay red, blue, black and off-white

Category

Vintage 1910s Russian Kilim Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Shahsavan Kilim with Colorful Bands
19th Century Shahsavan Kilim with Colorful Bands

19th Century Shahsavan Kilim with Colorful Bands

Located in Istanbul, TR

The Kilim has been professionally repaired in corroded areas and it is ready to go on a floor.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Shahsavan Kilim, Wide Runner (DK-102-59)
Antique Shahsavan Kilim, Wide Runner (DK-102-59)

Antique Shahsavan Kilim, Wide Runner (DK-102-59)

Located in New York, NY

A very handsome, antique tribal kilim by the Shahsavan nomads of Azerbaijan, in characteristic wide

Category

Antique Early 1900s Azerbaijani Kilim Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Shahsavan Kilim in Polychromatic Stripes by Rug & Kilim
Vintage Persian Shahsavan Kilim in Polychromatic Stripes by Rug & Kilim

Vintage Persian Shahsavan Kilim in Polychromatic Stripes by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This vintage 6x12 Persian kilim is a panel-woven tribal rug of Shahsavan provenance. Handwoven in

Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Shahsavan Kilim/Rug Large and unusual, c-1900's
Antique Shahsavan Kilim/Rug Large and unusual, c-1900's

Antique Shahsavan Kilim/Rug Large and unusual, c-1900's

Located in Evanston, IL

identity into producing small area rugs and flat-woven kilims. The striking aesthetic of Shahsavan rugs

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Tribal Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Shahsavan Kilim For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the shahsavan kilim you’re looking for. Frequently made of fabric, wool and cotton, every shahsavan kilim was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a shahsavan kilim — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right shahsavan kilim, those designed in Folk Art styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Shahsavan Kilim?

The average selling price for a shahsavan kilim at 1stDibs is $1,975, while they’re typically $200 on the low end and $16,000 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.