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Antique Caucasian Chi Chi/ Shirvan/ Kazak Rug, 3'6" x 4'7"
Antique Caucasian Chi Chi/ Shirvan/ Kazak Rug, 3'6" x 4'7"

Antique Caucasian Chi Chi/ Shirvan/ Kazak Rug, 3'6" x 4'7"

Located in Evanston, IL

All colors on ivory background Shirvan rug dated circa 1880s. The historic Khanate or

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Rug Caucasian Mihrabi Rug Handmade Carpet from Kazak Area
Antique Rug Caucasian Mihrabi Rug Handmade Carpet from Kazak Area

Antique Rug Caucasian Mihrabi Rug Handmade Carpet from Kazak Area

Located in Wembley, GB

, specifically Shirvan and Kazak areas. Hand-knotted with precision, each thread tells a story of tradition and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Hollywood Regency Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Organic Material, Cotton

Rare Antique Rugs Handmade Carpet Geometric Red Rugs Rich Traditional Kazak Rug
Rare Antique Rugs Handmade Carpet Geometric Red Rugs Rich Traditional Kazak Rug

Rare Antique Rugs Handmade Carpet Geometric Red Rugs Rich Traditional Kazak Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

the 1880s, this exquisite rug hails from the esteemed Caucasian, Shirvan, and Kazak regions, embodying

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Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Art Deco Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Wool

Vintage Style Shirvan Collection Kazak Design Rug
Vintage Style Shirvan Collection Kazak Design Rug

Vintage Style Shirvan Collection Kazak Design Rug

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Behold and see the elegance of Kazak Design rug revival from Shirvan Collection. Tones of blue, tan

Category

2010s Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Sevan Kazak Persian Shirvan Rug with Tribal Style
Vintage Sevan Kazak Persian Shirvan Rug with Tribal Style

Vintage Sevan Kazak Persian Shirvan Rug with Tribal Style

Located in Dallas, TX

70126, vintage Sevan Kazak Persian Shirvan rug with Tribal style in warm, Monochromatic Colors

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Late 20th Century Persian Kazak Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ararat Rugs Shirvan Rug with Soft Colors Kazak Antique Caucasian Revival Carpet
Ararat Rugs Shirvan Rug with Soft Colors Kazak Antique Caucasian Revival Carpet

Ararat Rugs Shirvan Rug with Soft Colors Kazak Antique Caucasian Revival Carpet

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

Experience luxury with this exquisite handwoven Shirvan rug from Eastern Turkiye. Crafted using

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Shirvan Caucasian Tribal Runner
Shirvan Caucasian Tribal Runner

Shirvan Caucasian Tribal Runner

Located in New York, NY

A late 19th-century tribal connoisseur-level Caucasian Shirvan Runner. Measures: 3'3" x 12'6".

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug
Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug

$2,002Sale Price|23% Off

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug

Located in New York, NY

A turn of the 20th century Caucasian Shirvan carpet.

Category

Early 20th Century Azerbaijani Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Shirvan/Caucasian Rug
Antique Shirvan/Caucasian Rug

Antique Shirvan/Caucasian Rug

Located in Evanston, IL

Antique Shirvan Prayer rug with multi-color motives on white background field. The historic

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Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug
Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug

$2,880Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug

Located in New York, NY

An antique Caucasian Shirvan carpet from the turn of the 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Shirvan Akstafa Rug
Antique Shirvan Akstafa Rug

Antique Shirvan Akstafa Rug

Located in Beirut, LB

characteristics unique to their communities. Some of the most recognizable rugs weaved in the Shirvan region and

Category

Early 20th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Shirvan Rug
Zabihi Collection Antique Shirvan Rug

Zabihi Collection Antique Shirvan Rug

Located in New York, NY

Late 19th Century Shirvan Caucasian Rug Details rug no. j3511 size 3' 11" x 5' 10" (119 x 178 cm)

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Carpet
Antique Caucasian Shirvan Carpet

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Carpet

$6,700Sale Price|21% Off

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Carpet

Located in Savannah, GA

Handwoven in the Caucas Mountains this lovely carpet features powerful graphics including good luck symbols. Nice coloration. See measurements below.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Kazakhstani Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Shirvan Rug
Zabihi Collection Antique Shirvan Rug

Zabihi Collection Antique Shirvan Rug

Located in New York, NY

Late 19th century accent size shirvan rug Details rug no. j3550 size 4' 6" x 7' 2" (137 x 218 cm)

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bobyrug’s antique seychour shirvan rug
Bobyrug’s antique seychour shirvan rug

Bobyrug’s antique seychour shirvan rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Beautiful late 19th century Caucasian shirvan rug with beautiful geometrical and stylized designs

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nice antique Caucasian shirvan rug
Nice antique Caucasian shirvan rug

Nice antique Caucasian shirvan rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Pretty late 19th century Caucasian shirvan rug with beautiful geometrical and stylized designs and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Chichi Rug
Antique Caucasian Shirvan Chichi Rug

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Chichi Rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Beautiful fine shirvan Chichi of Caucasus late 19th century with a geometrical design and beautiful

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Shirvan circa 1880
Antique Caucasian Shirvan circa 1880

Antique Caucasian Shirvan circa 1880

Located in Morton Grove, IL

Perhaps the most unique Caucasian in our collection, this Shirvan rug is distinguished with all

Category

Antique 1880s Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

19th Century Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug
19th Century Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug

19th Century Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug

Located in New York, NY

that the Caucasian regions/villages. Similar to Kazak carpets, Shirvan rugs often featured a limited

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Red Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug
Zabihi Collection Red Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug

Zabihi Collection Red Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug

Located in New York, NY

rugs from that the Caucasian regions/villages. Similar to Kazak carpets, Shirvan rugs often featured a

Category

Early 20th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Shirvan Rug
Early 20th Century Shirvan Rug

Early 20th Century Shirvan Rug

$1,740Sale Price|40% Off

Early 20th Century Shirvan Rug

Located in Wiscasset, ME

Caucasus, early 20th c., 5'10'' x 11'8'' nice colors.

Category

Early 20th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Caucasian Rustic Shirvan Rug
Zabihi Collection Antique Caucasian Rustic Shirvan Rug

Zabihi Collection Antique Caucasian Rustic Shirvan Rug

Located in New York, NY

Caucasian regions/villages. Similar to Kazak carpets, Shirvan rugs often featured a limited palette of navy

Category

Early 20th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Snowflake Antique Shirvan Caucasian Runner
Snowflake Antique Shirvan Caucasian Runner

Snowflake Antique Shirvan Caucasian Runner

Located in New York, NY

Superb antique Caucasian runner from the late 19th century with a rare all-over snowflake design. Measures: 3'6" x 13'3".

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Shirvan Caucasian Runner, AS IS
Antique Shirvan Caucasian Runner, AS IS

Antique Shirvan Caucasian Runner, AS IS

Located in Evanston, IL

The historic Khanate or administrative district of Shirvan produced many highly decorative antique

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nice Vintage Caucasian Shirvan Rug
Nice Vintage Caucasian Shirvan Rug

Nice Vintage Caucasian Shirvan Rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Beautiful 20th century Caucasian rug with a geometrical design and beautiful colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on wool foundation.

Category

Late 20th Century Azerbaijani Kazak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Extraordinary Early 20th Century Shirvan Rug
Extraordinary Early 20th Century Shirvan Rug

Extraordinary Early 20th Century Shirvan Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

An extraordinary early 20th century Azerbaijani Shirvan rug three large stylized flower medallions

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Vintage 1910s Azerbaijani Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Shirvan Caucasian Rug, Very Fine
Antique Shirvan Caucasian Rug, Very Fine

Antique Shirvan Caucasian Rug, Very Fine

Located in Evanston, IL

All colors on light gold background Shirvan rug dated, circa 1880s. The historic Khanate or

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Amazing Early 20th Century Shirvan Runner
Amazing Early 20th Century Shirvan Runner

Amazing Early 20th Century Shirvan Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

An amazing early 20th century Azerbaijani Shirvan runner with several stylized flower medallions

Category

Antique Early 1900s Azerbaijani Kazak Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug circa 1900
Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug circa 1900

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug circa 1900

Located in Morton Grove, IL

This rug is hand woven in the Shirvan district of Caucasus mountains region. The tiny very rare

Category

Antique Early 1900s Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Late 20th Century Caucasian Shirvan Rug
Late 20th Century Caucasian Shirvan Rug

Late 20th Century Caucasian Shirvan Rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

A vintage Shirvan rug late 20th century with geometrical design and nice colors. Entirely hand

Category

Late 20th Century Azerbaijani Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nice Vintage Fine Caucasian Shirvan Rug
Nice Vintage Fine Caucasian Shirvan Rug

Nice Vintage Fine Caucasian Shirvan Rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Beautiful 20th century Shirvan rug with a geometrical design and red, yellow and green colors

Category

Late 20th Century Azerbaijani Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Beautiful Antique Caucasian Shirvan Perepedil Rug
Beautiful Antique Caucasian Shirvan Perepedil Rug

Beautiful Antique Caucasian Shirvan Perepedil Rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Nice late 19th century Shirvan rug with a Perepedil design and natural colors with green, blue and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Caucasian Antique Shirvan Rug
Zabihi Collection Caucasian Antique Shirvan Rug

Zabihi Collection Caucasian Antique Shirvan Rug

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th century finely woven, jewel toned antique Shirvan rug from the Caucasus. 3'4'' x 5'2''

Category

Early 20th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Very beautiful antique Caucasian shirvan rug
Very beautiful antique Caucasian shirvan rug

Very beautiful antique Caucasian shirvan rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Nice late 19th century Caucasian shirvan rug with beautiful geometrical and stylized designs and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Outstanding Late 19th Century Shirvan Rug
Outstanding Late 19th Century Shirvan Rug

Outstanding Late 19th Century Shirvan Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

An outstanding late 19th century Persian Shirvan rug with three large medallions on an intensely

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Kazak Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection 19th Century Antique Shirvan Rug
Zabihi Collection 19th Century Antique Shirvan Rug

Zabihi Collection 19th Century Antique Shirvan Rug

Located in New York, NY

late 19th Century Shirvan Rug Details rug no. j3502 size 3' 4" x 5' 4" (102 x 163 cm)

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection 19th Century Antique Shirvan Rug
Zabihi Collection 19th Century Antique Shirvan Rug

Zabihi Collection 19th Century Antique Shirvan Rug

Located in New York, NY

a late 19th century Blue Caucasian Shirvan Rug Details rug no. j4400 size 4' 4" x 5' 6" (132 x 168

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection 19th Century Antique Shirvan Rug
Zabihi Collection 19th Century Antique Shirvan Rug

Zabihi Collection 19th Century Antique Shirvan Rug

Located in New York, NY

a late 19th century Caucasian Shirvan Rug with an infamous keyhole motif Details rug no. j3923

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Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug Circa 1900
Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug Circa 1900

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug Circa 1900

Located in Morton Grove, IL

Extremely tight knotted carpet,this rug was made in the town of Shirvan located in the caucasus

Category

Antique Early 1900s Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Kilim circa 1920
Antique Caucasian Shirvan Kilim circa 1920

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Kilim circa 1920

Located in Morton Grove, IL

A beautiful antique Caucasian flat weave Kilim attributed to the town of Shirvan in the caucasus

Category

Vintage 1920s Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection 19th Century Antique Shirvan Rug
Zabihi Collection 19th Century Antique Shirvan Rug

Zabihi Collection 19th Century Antique Shirvan Rug

Located in New York, NY

Late 19th Century Shirvan Caucasian Rug Details rug no. j4576 size 3' 9" x 5' 5"

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Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Shirvan Rug
Early 20th Century Persian Shirvan Rug

Early 20th Century Persian Shirvan Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

An outstanding early 20th century Persian Shriven rug with three large stylized floral medallions living amidst a field with the most wonderful stylized flower, leaves, and goats. T...

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Antique Early 1900s Azerbaijani Kazak Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Marsali Shirvan circa 1890
Antique Caucasian Marsali Shirvan circa 1890

Antique Caucasian Marsali Shirvan circa 1890

Located in Morton Grove, IL

This amazing caucasion rug,known as Marsali was handwoven in the Shirvan region of the Caucasus

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Antique 1890s Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Tribal Geometric Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug
Zabihi Collection Tribal Geometric Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug

Zabihi Collection Tribal Geometric Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug

Located in New York, NY

that the Caucasian regions/villages. Similar to Kazak carpets, Shirvan rugs often featured a limited

Category

Early 20th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Shirvan Caucasian Long Rug, AS IS
Antique Shirvan Caucasian Long Rug, AS IS

Antique Shirvan Caucasian Long Rug, AS IS

Located in Evanston, IL

The historic Khanate or administrative district of Shirvan produced many highly decorative antique

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Shirvan Caucasian Long Rug, AS IS
Antique Shirvan Caucasian Long Rug, AS IS

Antique Shirvan Caucasian Long Rug, AS IS

Located in Evanston, IL

The historic Khanate or administrative district of Shirvan produced many highly decorative antique

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug with Shield Pattern
Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug with Shield Pattern

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug with Shield Pattern

Located in Milan, IT

A fine antique Shirvan rug, from the northeast Caucasus, distinguished by a directional all-over

Category

Early 20th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug, circa 1900
Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug, circa 1900

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug, circa 1900

Located in Morton Grove, IL

A spectacular antique caucasian carpet decorated with an unusual twenty- point Lesghi star. The rug features boldly contrasted colors of indigo blue for the field and three wide bord...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bobyrug’s Beautiful little antique shirvan daghistan rug
Bobyrug’s Beautiful little antique shirvan daghistan rug

Bobyrug’s Beautiful little antique shirvan daghistan rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Pretty antique shirvan rug with beautiful design of daghistan shirvan rugs, entirely and finely

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Shirvan, Caucasian Rug, 4'1" x 4'10"
Antique Shirvan, Caucasian Rug, 4'1" x 4'10"

Antique Shirvan, Caucasian Rug, 4'1" x 4'10"

Located in Evanston, IL

The historic Khanate or administrative district of Shirvan produced many highly decorative antique

Category

Antique 1890s Persian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Caucasian Shirvan 19th Century Rug
Zabihi Collection Antique Caucasian Shirvan 19th Century Rug

Zabihi Collection Antique Caucasian Shirvan 19th Century Rug

Located in New York, NY

and collector type of rugs from that the Caucasian regions/villages. Similar to Kazak carpets, Shirvan

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

4x5 Ft Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug, Ca 1880
4x5 Ft Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug, Ca 1880

4x5 Ft Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug, Ca 1880

Located in Spring Valley, NY

This elegant Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug is a superb example of the refined weaving art from the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug Tribal Carpet Runner
Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug Tribal Carpet Runner

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug Tribal Carpet Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

72401 Antique Caucasian Tribal Shirvan Rug Runner, 03’01 x 11’08. Caucasian Shirvan carpet runners

Category

Early 20th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Very beautiful antique Caucasian shirvan perepedil rug
Very beautiful antique Caucasian shirvan perepedil rug

Very beautiful antique Caucasian shirvan perepedil rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Nice late 19th century Caucasian Perepedil shirvan rug with beautiful geometrical and stylized

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Shirvan Kazak For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal shirvan kazak for your home. A shirvan kazak — often made from fabric, wool and cotton — can elevate any home. There are 228 variations of the antique or vintage shirvan kazak you’re looking for, while we also have 6 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer shirvan kazak, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A shirvan kazak is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Georgian styles are sought with frequency. Ararat Rugs and Mehraban Rugs each produced at least one beautiful shirvan kazak that is worth considering.

How Much is a Shirvan Kazak?

A shirvan kazak can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,850, while the lowest priced sells for $69 and the highest can go for as much as $55,000.

Finding the Right Rugs-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.