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Rug & Kilim’s Classic Style Square Rug in Pink, Red and Beige-Brown Florals
Rug & Kilim’s Classic Style Square Rug in Pink, Red and Beige-Brown Florals

Rug & Kilim’s Classic Style Square Rug in Pink, Red and Beige-Brown Florals

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, an 11'4 x 11'6 square rug from Rug & Kilim’s inspired Modern Classics

Category

2010s Indian Oushak Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Square Rug in White with Gray Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Square Rug in White with Gray Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Square Rug in White with Gray Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This modern 4x4 square rug is an exciting new addition to the Mid-Century Modern rug collection by

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s French Art Deco Style Rug in Beige with Brown Square Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s French Art Deco Style Rug in Beige with Brown Square Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s French Art Deco Style Rug in Beige with Brown Square Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, a newly unveiled 6x10 rug from Rug & Kilim’s inspired French Deco Collection

Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s European Style Square Rug in Burgundy with Floral Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s European Style Square Rug in Burgundy with Floral Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s European Style Square Rug in Burgundy with Floral Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Made with hand-knotted wool and silk in a luxurious Nepalese pile, this 3x3 contemporary square rug

Category

2010s Nepalese Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Square Kilim with Textural Beige-Brown Stripes
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Square Kilim with Textural Beige-Brown Stripes

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Square Kilim with Textural Beige-Brown Stripes

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool, this 3x3 square Kilim is from an exciting new custom-capable flatweave

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s French Art Deco Style Rug in Beige with Brown Square Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s French Art Deco Style Rug in Beige with Brown Square Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s French Art Deco Style Rug in Beige with Brown Square Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, a newly unveiled 6x10 rug from Rug & Kilim’s inspired French Deco Collection

Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Spanish European Style Square Rug with Floral Patterns “Bilbao”
Rug & Kilim’s Spanish European Style Square Rug with Floral Patterns “Bilbao”

Rug & Kilim’s Spanish European Style Square Rug with Floral Patterns “Bilbao”

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

A 3x3 hand-knotted wool and silk square rug, named for the titular Spanish city, from Rug & Kilim’s

Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim and Square rug in Gray Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim and Square rug in Gray Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim and Square rug in Gray Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 6x6 square Kilim is a Swedish style flatweave from the Scandinavian rug collection by Rug

Category

2010s Indian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Pictorial Square Rug in Dark Gray and Black
Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Pictorial Square Rug in Dark Gray and Black

Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Pictorial Square Rug in Dark Gray and Black

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, this 4x4 square rug has been inspired by antique Chinese pictorial rugs

Category

2010s Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Square Kilim with Textural Beige-Brown Stripes
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Square Kilim with Textural Beige-Brown Stripes

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Square Kilim with Textural Beige-Brown Stripes

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool, this 3x3 square Kilim is from an exciting new custom-capable flatweave

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turkish Rose Collection Square Area Rugs - Wool Blue Pink
Turkish Rose Collection Square Area Rugs - Wool Blue Pink

Turkish Rose Collection Square Area Rugs - Wool Blue Pink

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Turkish Rose Collection Square Area Rugs - Wool Blue Pink

Located in Dallas, TX

Earthy Serenity: Hand-Knotted Turkish Tribal Wool Square Area Rug Unveil a tapestry of understated

Category

20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Pictorial Medallion Square Rug in Purple, Gold, & Black Tones
Rug & Kilim’s Pictorial Medallion Square Rug in Purple, Gold, & Black Tones

Rug & Kilim’s Pictorial Medallion Square Rug in Purple, Gold, & Black Tones

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted with a fine blend of wool and silk, Rug & Kilim presents this 8x8 square Rug from

Category

2010s Nepalese Art Deco Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk, Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Square Rug in Blue & Green Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Square Rug in Blue & Green Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Square Rug in Blue & Green Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 4x4 rug is a new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian rug collection. Handwoven in a wool

Category

2010s Indian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Burano Brown and Blue Wool Square Rug with Bold Black Border
Burano Brown and Blue Wool Square Rug with Bold Black Border

Burano Brown and Blue Wool Square Rug with Bold Black Border

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted with high-quality wool in India, this square rug originates from Rug & Kilim’s

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan Square Rug with Beige-Brown Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan Square Rug with Beige-Brown Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan Square Rug with Beige-Brown Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

possibilities today. This square rug’s versatile size further lends to vast possibilities, both in small spaces

Category

2010s Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Classic Style Square Rug in Grey with Floral Trellis Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Classic Style Square Rug in Grey with Floral Trellis Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Classic Style Square Rug in Grey with Floral Trellis Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This square 8x8 rug inspired by antique Jajim Kurdistan rugs—from Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics

Category

2010s Nepalese Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim and Square rug in Gray Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim and Square rug in Gray Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim and Square rug in Gray Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 6x6 square Kilim is a Swedish style flatweave from the Scandinavian rug collection by Rug

Category

2010s Indian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Rug & Kilim’s Art Deco Style Square Rug with Beige-Brown Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Art Deco Style Square Rug with Beige-Brown Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Art Deco Style Square Rug with Beige-Brown Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in a luxurious blend of wool and silk, this 8x8 rug by Rug & Kilim is an exciting

Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Mehraban Natural Dye Allover Mahal Design Rug Divine Collection Square Rug
Mehraban Natural Dye Allover Mahal Design Rug Divine Collection Square Rug

Mehraban Natural Dye Allover Mahal Design Rug Divine Collection Square Rug

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

This impressive Mahal Rug features floral vines and symbolic motifs over beautiful wool in gold and

Category

2010s Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Art Deco Style Square Rug with Beige-Brown Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Art Deco Style Square Rug with Beige-Brown Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Art Deco Style Square Rug with Beige-Brown Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in a luxurious blend of wool and silk, this 8x8 rug by Rug & Kilim is an exciting

Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim's Accent Kilim, Square Rug with Textural Beige and Brown Stripes
Rug & Kilim's Accent Kilim, Square Rug with Textural Beige and Brown Stripes

Rug & Kilim's Accent Kilim, Square Rug with Textural Beige and Brown Stripes

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: “Rez Kilim” represents a contemporary homage to Turkish and

Category

2010s Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Accent Kilim, Square Rug in Textural Purple and Cream Stripes
Rug & Kilim’s Accent Kilim, Square Rug in Textural Purple and Cream Stripes

Rug & Kilim’s Accent Kilim, Square Rug in Textural Purple and Cream Stripes

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: “Rez Kilim” represents a contemporary homage to Turkish and

Category

2010s Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Accent Kilim, Square Rug in Textural Cream and Gray Stripes
Rug & Kilim’s Accent Kilim, Square Rug in Textural Cream and Gray Stripes

Rug & Kilim’s Accent Kilim, Square Rug in Textural Cream and Gray Stripes

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: “Rez Kilim” represents a contemporary homage to Turkish and

Category

2010s Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Accent Kilim, Square Rug with Textural Red, Black & Beige Stripes
Rug & Kilim’s Accent Kilim, Square Rug with Textural Red, Black & Beige Stripes

Rug & Kilim’s Accent Kilim, Square Rug with Textural Red, Black & Beige Stripes

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: “Rez Kilim” represents a contemporary homage to Turkish and

Category

2010s Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Accent Kilim, Square Rug in Textural Cream and Gray Stripes
Rug & Kilim’s Accent Kilim, Square Rug in Textural Cream and Gray Stripes

Rug & Kilim’s Accent Kilim, Square Rug in Textural Cream and Gray Stripes

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: “Rez Kilim” represents a contemporary homage to Turkish and

Category

2010s Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Accent Kilim, Square Rug in Textural White and Gray Stripes
Rug & Kilim’s Accent Kilim, Square Rug in Textural White and Gray Stripes

Rug & Kilim’s Accent Kilim, Square Rug in Textural White and Gray Stripes

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: “Rez Kilim” represents a contemporary homage to Turkish and

Category

2010s Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Accent Kilim, Square Rug with Textural Beige and Gray Stripes
Rug & Kilim’s Accent Kilim, Square Rug with Textural Beige and Gray Stripes

Rug & Kilim’s Accent Kilim, Square Rug with Textural Beige and Gray Stripes

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: “Rez Kilim” represents a contemporary homage to Turkish and

Category

2010s Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Accent Kilim, Square Rug with Textural Beige and Taupe Stripes
Rug & Kilim’s Accent Kilim, Square Rug with Textural Beige and Taupe Stripes

Rug & Kilim’s Accent Kilim, Square Rug with Textural Beige and Taupe Stripes

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: “Rez Kilim” represents a contemporary homage to Turkish and

Category

2010s Afghan Kilim Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mehraban Natural Dye Allover Mahal Revival Square Rug
Mehraban Natural Dye Allover Mahal Revival Square Rug

Mehraban Natural Dye Allover Mahal Revival Square Rug

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

This impressive Persian Mahal Rug features floral vines and symbolic motifs over beautiful wool in

Category

2010s Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Classic Style Square Rug in Grey with Floral Trellis Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Classic Style Square Rug in Grey with Floral Trellis Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Classic Style Square Rug in Grey with Floral Trellis Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This square 8x8 rug inspired by antique Jajim Kurdistan rugs—from Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics

Category

2010s Nepalese Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Accent Kilim, Square Rug with Textural White and Black Stripes
Rug & Kilim’s Accent Kilim, Square Rug with Textural White and Black Stripes

Rug & Kilim’s Accent Kilim, Square Rug with Textural White and Black Stripes

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: “Rez Kilim” represents a contemporary homage to Turkish and

Category

2010s Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim and Square rug in Gray Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim and Square rug in Gray Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim and Square rug in Gray Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 6x6 square Kilim is a Swedish style flatweave from the Scandinavian rug collection by Rug

Category

2010s Indian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan Square Rug with Beige-Brown Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan Square Rug with Beige-Brown Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan Square Rug with Beige-Brown Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

possibilities today. This square rug’s versatile size further lends to vast possibilities, both in small spaces

Category

2010s Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim and Square rug in Gray Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim and Square rug in Gray Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim and Square rug in Gray Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 6x6 square Kilim is a Swedish style flatweave from the Scandinavian rug collection by Rug

Category

2010s Indian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Rug & Kilim’s Classic Style Square Rug in Red with Gold Dragon Pictorial
Rug & Kilim’s Classic Style Square Rug in Red with Gold Dragon Pictorial

Rug & Kilim’s Classic Style Square Rug in Red with Gold Dragon Pictorial

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, this 6x6 square rug, originating from Afghanistan, features a design that has

Category

2010s Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Classic Style Square Rug in Grey with Floral Trellis Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Classic Style Square Rug in Grey with Floral Trellis Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Classic Style Square Rug in Grey with Floral Trellis Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This square 8x8 rug inspired by antique Jajim Kurdistan rugs—from Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics

Category

2010s Nepalese Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Square Rug in Gray and Blue Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Square Rug in Gray and Blue Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Square Rug in Gray and Blue Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 7x7 Scandinavian square kilim, hand woven in wool, from our celebrated flat weave texture of

Category

2010s Indian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan Square Rug with Brown and Blue Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan Square Rug with Brown and Blue Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan Square Rug with Brown and Blue Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Made with hand-knotted wool and originating from Morocco, this square 4x4 Moroccan rug by Rug &

Category

2010s Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's Distressed High-Low Square Kilim, Blue, Red Geometric Pattern
Rug & Kilim's Distressed High-Low Square Kilim, Blue, Red Geometric Pattern

Rug & Kilim's Distressed High-Low Square Kilim, Blue, Red Geometric Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

A unique 6x7 kilim rug from our flatweave repertoire playing two pieces on top of each other making

Category

2010s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Custom Rug in off White & Blue Square Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Custom Rug in off White & Blue Square Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Custom Rug in off White & Blue Square Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Exemplifying a modern take on Swedish Deco styles, a custom rug design from Rug & Kilim’s award

Category

2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Square Kilim with Beige, Gold, and White Ikats Pattern
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Square Kilim with Beige, Gold, and White Ikats Pattern

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Square Kilim with Beige, Gold, and White Ikats Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in a luxurious blend of wool and silk, this 17x17 rug is a bold new contemporary addition

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Accent Kilim, Square Rug in Soft, Textural Cream and Beige Stripes
Rug & Kilim’s Accent Kilim, Square Rug in Soft, Textural Cream and Beige Stripes

Rug & Kilim’s Accent Kilim, Square Rug in Soft, Textural Cream and Beige Stripes

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: “Rez Kilim” represents a contemporary homage to Turkish and

Category

2010s Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Square Rugs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of square rugs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique square rugs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and cotton. Find 705 antique and vintage square rugs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 159 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Square rugs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Square rugs bearing Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Some square rugs are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller square rugs, measuring 4.7 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made square rugs over the years, but those made by Art Hide, Keivan Woven Arts and Rug & Kilim are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Square Rugs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,167, while they’re typically $125 on the low end and $147,250 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.