Zushani, Elan Collection from Mehraban
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Zushani is a solid bamboo silk rug in the perfect gray tone. This stunning rug features artsy strokes that will surely captivate the viewer’s eyes.
Bamboo
Dara, Elan Collection from Mehraban
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
'Dara' is a solid bamboo silk rug in the perfect gray tone. Its simplicity does not take away from the rug's luxurious quality and beautiful sheen.
Bamboo
Dara, Elan Collection from Mehraban
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
'Dara' is a solid bamboo silk rug in the perfect cream tone.
Bamboo
Contemporary Silver Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
By Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Hand knotted from a high quality mix of wool and silk, the solid color rug is not only luxuriously soft, but also extremely durable and ready to serve you faithfully for decades to c...
Wool
Today, there are few elements of decor as consistently beautiful as vibrantly colored, intricately patterned antique rugs. The legacy of fine Indian rugs and carpets dates back to the Mughal Empire, with Jalal-ud-Din Akbar in the 16th century establishing workshops for carpet weaving based on Persian practices. Combined with the aesthetics of Indian art, a new rug tradition was born.
In India, these Persian-inspired rugs and carpets were often made with lush materials, including silk, velvet and pashmina, a type of cashmere. It could take laborers as long as 15 years to weave a single carpet. Many of these rugs and carpets were created for royalty and frequently used inside palaces and mosques, particularly on special occasions.
Though the carpet weaving stemmed from a Persian tradition, Indian rugs and carpets featured designs that predated Persian influences. These complex patterns included floral, geometric, and animal motifs.
Indian rugs remain among the most coveted decorative items today. Browse 1stDibs for a wide variety of vintage, new and antique Indian rugs and carpets to establish a lavish focal point in any room in your home. See our guide to caring for your antique and vintage rugs, and read about how to choose the right area rug for your space.