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Late 19th Century Tibetan Temple Runner with Lotus & Cloud Motifs
Late 19th Century Tibetan Temple Runner with Lotus & Cloud Motifs

Late 19th Century Tibetan Temple Runner with Lotus & Cloud Motifs

Located in Barrington, IL

, Tibet Antiques, Antique Tibetan Carpet, Antique Tibetan Carpets and Rugs, Tibet Carpet, Ningxia Rug

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Antique Late 19th Century Tibetan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Tibetan Area Rug, Wool with Gold Medallions, Deity Symbols
Vintage Tibetan Area Rug, Wool with Gold Medallions, Deity Symbols

Vintage Tibetan Area Rug, Wool with Gold Medallions, Deity Symbols

Located in Barrington, IL

Antiques, Antique Tibetan Carpet, Antique Tibetan Carpets and Rugs, Tibet Carpet, Ningxia Rug, Ningxia

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Early 20th Century Tibetan Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Chinese Peking Rug, Wool on Cotton, Ivory & Blue, 19th Century
Antique Chinese Peking Rug, Wool on Cotton, Ivory & Blue, 19th Century

Antique Chinese Peking Rug, Wool on Cotton, Ivory & Blue, 19th Century

Located in Barrington, IL

, Tibet Antiques, Antique Tibetan Carpet, Antique Tibetan Carpets and Rugs, Tibet Carpet, Ningxia Rug

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Chinese Art Deco Room-Size Rug in Floral and Butterflies Motifs
Vintage Chinese Art Deco Room-Size Rug in Floral and Butterflies Motifs

Vintage Chinese Art Deco Room-Size Rug in Floral and Butterflies Motifs

Located in Barrington, IL

Tibetan Rugs, Tibetan Antique Rug, Tibet Antiques, Antique Tibetan Carpet, Antique Tibetan Carpets and

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

19th Century Oversize Antique Chinese Peking Rug in Ivory, Blue
19th Century Oversize Antique Chinese Peking Rug in Ivory, Blue

19th Century Oversize Antique Chinese Peking Rug in Ivory, Blue

Located in Barrington, IL

Rugs, Tibetan Antique Rug, Tibet Antiques, Antique Tibetan Carpet, Antique Tibetan Carpets and Rugs

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Late 19th Century Tibetan Floral Wool Saddle Blanket
Antique Late 19th Century Tibetan Floral Wool Saddle Blanket

Antique Late 19th Century Tibetan Floral Wool Saddle Blanket

Located in Barrington, IL

Covers, Vintage Tibetan Saddle Covers, Tibetan Antique Rug, Tibet Antiques, Antique Tibetan Carpet

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Antique Late 19th Century Tibetan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Tibetan Rug with Lotus Flowers and Auspicious Symbols
Vintage Tibetan Rug with Lotus Flowers and Auspicious Symbols

Vintage Tibetan Rug with Lotus Flowers and Auspicious Symbols

Located in Barrington, IL

Antique Rug, Tibet Antiques, Antique Tibetan Carpet, Antique Tibetan Carpets and Rugs, Tibet Carpet

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Antique 1890s Tibetan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

19th Century Square Size Chinese Peking Area Rug in Ivory, Navy, Sky Blue
19th Century Square Size Chinese Peking Area Rug in Ivory, Navy, Sky Blue

19th Century Square Size Chinese Peking Area Rug in Ivory, Navy, Sky Blue

Located in Barrington, IL

Persian Knot, SKU: 2294 Vintage Tibetan Rugs, Tibetan Antique Rug, Tibet Antiques, Antique Tibetan Carpet

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Tibetan Medallion Rug, Wool with Cotton Foundation, 1900s
Vintage Tibetan Medallion Rug, Wool with Cotton Foundation, 1900s

Vintage Tibetan Medallion Rug, Wool with Cotton Foundation, 1900s

Located in Barrington, IL

Vintage Tibetan Rugs, Tibetan Antique Rug, Tibet Antiques, Antique Tibetan Carpet, Antique Tibetan Carpets

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Early 20th Century Tibetan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

19th Century Chinese Peking Area Rug with Floral & Bird Motifs
19th Century Chinese Peking Area Rug with Floral & Bird Motifs

19th Century Chinese Peking Area Rug with Floral & Bird Motifs

Located in Barrington, IL

, Antique Tibetan Carpet, Antique Tibetan Carpets and Rugs, Tibet Carpet, Ningxia Rug, Ningxia Carpet, Tibet

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Oversize Chinese Peking Rug, Near Square Size, Pale Yellow, Lion Dogs
Antique Oversize Chinese Peking Rug, Near Square Size, Pale Yellow, Lion Dogs

Antique Oversize Chinese Peking Rug, Near Square Size, Pale Yellow, Lion Dogs

Located in Barrington, IL

, Tibetan Antique Rug, Tibet Antiques, Antique Tibetan Carpet, Antique Tibetan Carpets and Rugs, Tibet

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

19th Century Tibetan Saddle Blanket with Auspicious Symbols in Navy, Blue, Ivory
19th Century Tibetan Saddle Blanket with Auspicious Symbols in Navy, Blue, Ivory

19th Century Tibetan Saddle Blanket with Auspicious Symbols in Navy, Blue, Ivory

Located in Barrington, IL

Tibetan Carpet, Antique Tibetan Carpets and Rugs, Tibet Carpet, Ningxia Rug, Ningxia Carpet, Tibet Wool

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Ningxia Area Rug, Wool Pile, 19th Century, Scenic Design
Antique Ningxia Area Rug, Wool Pile, 19th Century, Scenic Design

Antique Ningxia Area Rug, Wool Pile, 19th Century, Scenic Design

Located in Barrington, IL

Antiques, Antique Tibetan Carpet, Antique Tibetan Carpets, Tibet Carpet, Ningxia Rug, Ningxia Carpet, Tibet

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Rug Modern - Hand tufted Carpet Neutral Beige Brown Green Grey Geometric Wool
Rug Modern - Hand tufted Carpet Neutral Beige Brown Green Grey Geometric Wool

Rug Modern - Hand tufted Carpet Neutral Beige Brown Green Grey Geometric Wool

By Carpets CC

Located in Dubai, Dubai

. Sources of wool are New Zealand, Afghanistan, and Tibet. All of her carpets are handmade by adults using

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug Interior Orange - Geometric Beige Peach Brown Wool Patterns by Carpets CC
Rug Interior Orange - Geometric Beige Peach Brown Wool Patterns by Carpets CC

Rug Interior Orange - Geometric Beige Peach Brown Wool Patterns by Carpets CC

By Carpets CC

Located in Dubai, Dubai

, Afghanistan, and Tibet. All of her carpets are handmade by adults using mostly natural materials. Some accent

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Chinese Peking Rug, Wool Pile, Near Square, Fortune Symbols, 1800s
Chinese Peking Rug, Wool Pile, Near Square, Fortune Symbols, 1800s

Chinese Peking Rug, Wool Pile, Near Square, Fortune Symbols, 1800s

Located in Barrington, IL

Carpet, Antique Tibetan Carpets and Rugs, Tibet Carpet, Ningxia Rug, Ningxia Carpet, Tibet Wool Rugs

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Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

19th Century Oversized Chinese Peking Hand-Knotted Rug in Tan, Navy, Blue
19th Century Oversized Chinese Peking Hand-Knotted Rug in Tan, Navy, Blue

19th Century Oversized Chinese Peking Hand-Knotted Rug in Tan, Navy, Blue

Located in Barrington, IL

, Antique Tibetan Carpet, Antique Tibetan Carpets and Rugs, Tibet Carpet, Ningxia Rug, Ningxia Carpet, Tibet

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Tibetan Carpet
Tibetan Carpet

Tibetan Carpet

$1,920Sale Price|40% Off

Tibetan Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Tibetan carpet hand loomed natural wool and dyes, late 20th century. Excellent condition.

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Late 20th Century Tibetan More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Modern Abstract Wool Runner Hand-Knotted in Tibet by Doris Leslie Blau
Modern Abstract Wool Runner Hand-Knotted in Tibet by Doris Leslie Blau

Modern Abstract Wool Runner Hand-Knotted in Tibet by Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

Modern Abstract Wool Runner Hand-Knotted in Tibet by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 2'0" × 16'2" (60 × 492

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21st Century and Contemporary Tibetan Modern Indian Rugs

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Wool

Textured Wool Custom Rug, Hand-Knotted, Modern Design, Made in Tibet
Textured Wool Custom Rug, Hand-Knotted, Modern Design, Made in Tibet

Textured Wool Custom Rug, Hand-Knotted, Modern Design, Made in Tibet

Located in Norwalk, CT

styles available Made in Tibet Price shown is for an 8' x 10' rug.

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21st Century and Contemporary Tibetan Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Red Wangden Rug from Tibet, Naturally Dyed Wool
Antique Red Wangden Rug from Tibet, Naturally Dyed Wool

Antique Red Wangden Rug from Tibet, Naturally Dyed Wool

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

highlands of Tibet. Wangden is the name of the valley in Tibet where these rugs originate from. Wangden is

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Early 20th Century Tibetan Other Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tibetan Wool and Silk Rug, 12' x 14'10'', Staccato Design, New, Tibet
Tibetan Wool and Silk Rug, 12' x 14'10'', Staccato Design, New, Tibet

Tibetan Wool and Silk Rug, 12' x 14'10'', Staccato Design, New, Tibet

Located in New York, NY

Tibetan Rug 12'0'' x 14'10''. This basically borderless room size carpet shows rows of staccato

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21st Century and Contemporary Tibetan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Silk

19th Century Muted Tibet Style Khotan Rug
19th Century Muted Tibet Style Khotan Rug

19th Century Muted Tibet Style Khotan Rug

Located in Los Angeles, US

people of Khotan were expert carpet weavers who produced high quality antique rugs and carpets for both

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Antique 19th Century Country Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Early 20th Century Khotan Carpet
Early 20th Century Khotan Carpet

Early 20th Century Khotan Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th century Khotan carpet.

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Early 20th Century Tibetan More Carpets

Art Deco Chinese/Tibet Oriental Rug
Art Deco Chinese/Tibet Oriental Rug

Art Deco Chinese/Tibet Oriental Rug

Located in Evanston, IL

Antique are deco Chinese rug, kings and dynasty, incredible beauty. This wonderful Art Deco carpet

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Vintage 1960s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Blue, Orange and White Kyongde Runner Rug from Tibet, Khaden
19th Century Blue, Orange and White Kyongde Runner Rug from Tibet, Khaden

19th Century Blue, Orange and White Kyongde Runner Rug from Tibet, Khaden

Located in Firenze, IT

They are carpets that we used in Buddhist temples as a seat for parties or religious services

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Antique Late 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage “Tibet Design” Hand-Knotted Yadan Square Shape Rug
Vintage “Tibet Design” Hand-Knotted Yadan Square Shape Rug

Vintage “Tibet Design” Hand-Knotted Yadan Square Shape Rug

Located in Ferrara, IT

This one-of-a-kind etno Yadan rug is sure to make a statement in any space. Hand-knotted with a bold, modern design, this rug is perfect for adding a touch of luxury to your home. Ma...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Moooi Little Tiger from Tibet Rug in Low Pile Polyamide by Atelier Reservé

Moooi Little Tiger from Tibet Rug in Low Pile Polyamide by Atelier Reservé

By Moooi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Moooi little tiger from Tibet rug in low pile polyamide by Atelier Reservé Is an Amsterdam-based

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch More Carpets

Materials

Polyester

Moooi Re-Cut Tiger from Tibet Rug in Low Pile Polyamide by Atelier Reservé
Moooi Re-Cut Tiger from Tibet Rug in Low Pile Polyamide by Atelier Reservé

Moooi Re-Cut Tiger from Tibet Rug in Low Pile Polyamide by Atelier Reservé

By Moooi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Moooi re-cut tiger from tibet rug in low pile polyamide by Atelier Reservé Is an Amsterdam-based

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch More Carpets

Materials

Polyester

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug Tibet, Krokus Flower by Ingrid Jagarz for Mark Rya 1960s
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug Tibet, Krokus Flower by Ingrid Jagarz for Mark Rya 1960s

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug Tibet, Krokus Flower by Ingrid Jagarz for Mark Rya 1960s

By Ege Rya

Located in Bochum, NRW

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug "Tibet" — Krokus Flower Design by Ingrid Jagarz for Marks Rya, 1960s

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Swedish Krokus Flower Ryamatta Rug, Tibet by Ingrid Jagarz for Marks Rya
Vintage Swedish Krokus Flower Ryamatta Rug, Tibet by Ingrid Jagarz for Marks Rya

Vintage Swedish Krokus Flower Ryamatta Rug, Tibet by Ingrid Jagarz for Marks Rya

By Ege Rya, Ege Tæpper

Located in Dallas, TX

78142 Vintage Swedish Krokus Flower Ryamatta Rug, Tibet by Ingrid Jagarz for Marks Rya 04'08 x

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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Tibetan Carpet, Dark Grey with Pink Flowers, 1900s
Antique Tibetan Carpet, Dark Grey with Pink Flowers, 1900s

Antique Tibetan Carpet, Dark Grey with Pink Flowers, 1900s

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Antique Tibetan carpet from my private collection: dark grey with three big pink flowers - The

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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tibetan Antique Carpet, Early 1900, Blue Ground with Floral Medallions
Tibetan Antique Carpet, Early 1900, Blue Ground with Floral Medallions

Tibetan Antique Carpet, Early 1900, Blue Ground with Floral Medallions

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Rare Tibetan antique carpet from my private collection - blue ground with three floral medallions

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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tibetan Vintage Hand-Woven Wool Carpet, Beige Medallions, Circa 1930
Tibetan Vintage Hand-Woven Wool Carpet, Beige Medallions, Circa 1930

Tibetan Vintage Hand-Woven Wool Carpet, Beige Medallions, Circa 1930

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Simply elegant vintage Tibetan carpet, beige color with three medallions: a quiet rug for a quiet

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Mid-20th Century Tibetan Chinese Export Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tibetan Saddle Carpet with Floral Medallion, c. 1900
Tibetan Saddle Carpet with Floral Medallion, c. 1900

Tibetan Saddle Carpet with Floral Medallion, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Known as an over-saddle carpet or "masho," this small rectangular carpet was once used by a nomadic

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Antique Late 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Fabric, Wool

Tibetan Saddle Carpet with Floral Medallions, c. 1930
Tibetan Saddle Carpet with Floral Medallions, c. 1930

Tibetan Saddle Carpet with Floral Medallions, c. 1930

Located in Chicago, IL

This unusually-shaped carpet is known as a "makden" and was originally used by a nomadic traveler

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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Fabric, Wool

Tibetan Saddle Carpet with Floral Medallions, c. 1900
Tibetan Saddle Carpet with Floral Medallions, c. 1900

Tibetan Saddle Carpet with Floral Medallions, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This unusually-shaped carpet is known as a "makden" and was originally used by a nomadic traveler

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Antique Late 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Fabric, Wool

Tibetan Saddle Carpet with Scholars' Objects, c. 1900
Tibetan Saddle Carpet with Scholars' Objects, c. 1900

Tibetan Saddle Carpet with Scholars' Objects, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This unusually-shaped carpet is known as a "makden" and was originally used by a nomadic traveler

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Antique Late 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Fabric, Wool

21st Century Tibetan Modern Room Size Carpet by Galerie Shabab
21st Century Tibetan Modern Room Size Carpet by Galerie Shabab

21st Century Tibetan Modern Room Size Carpet by Galerie Shabab

Located in New York, NY

A modern Tibetan room size carpet handmade during the 21st century. Measures: 9' 10" x 11' 10"

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21st Century and Contemporary Tibetan Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Art Deco Style 21st Century Tibetan Room Size Carpet
Art Deco Style 21st Century Tibetan Room Size Carpet

Art Deco Style 21st Century Tibetan Room Size Carpet

Located in New York, NY

A contemporary Art Deco style Tibetan room size carpet handmade during the 21st century

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21st Century and Contemporary Tibetan Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Tibetan Carpet with Pink Flowers, Unattributed Weaver, 1900s
Antique Tibetan Carpet with Pink Flowers, Unattributed Weaver, 1900s

Antique Tibetan Carpet with Pink Flowers, Unattributed Weaver, 1900s

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Antique rare Tibetan carpet with pink flowers. From an Italian personal collection: first time on

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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tibetan Saddle Carpet with Five Blessing Medallions, c. 1900
Tibetan Saddle Carpet with Five Blessing Medallions, c. 1900

Tibetan Saddle Carpet with Five Blessing Medallions, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This unusually-shaped carpet is known as a "makden" and was originally used by a nomadic traveler

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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Fabric, Wool

Contemporary Handmade Tibetan Art Deco Style Small Room Size Carpet
Contemporary Handmade Tibetan Art Deco Style Small Room Size Carpet

Contemporary Handmade Tibetan Art Deco Style Small Room Size Carpet

Located in New York, NY

A contemporary Tibetan Art Deco style small room size carpet handmade during the 21st century

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21st Century and Contemporary Tibetan Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Tibetan Art Deco Large Square Carpet by Galerie Shabab
21st Century Tibetan Art Deco Large Square Carpet by Galerie Shabab

21st Century Tibetan Art Deco Large Square Carpet by Galerie Shabab

Located in New York, NY

A modern Tibetan Art Deco large square carpet handmade during the 21st century. Measures: 15' 8" x

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21st Century and Contemporary Tibetan Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tibetan Saddle Carpet with Wheel of Life Medallions, c. 1900
Tibetan Saddle Carpet with Wheel of Life Medallions, c. 1900

Tibetan Saddle Carpet with Wheel of Life Medallions, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This unusually-shaped carpet is known as a "makden" and was originally used by a nomadic traveler

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Antique Late 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Fabric, Wool

21st Century Purple and Orange Cloud Carpet  by Mauro Lovi only € 12000
21st Century Purple and Orange Cloud Carpet  by Mauro Lovi only € 12000

21st Century Purple and Orange Cloud Carpet by Mauro Lovi only € 12000

By Mauro Lovi

Located in Firenze, IT

Carpet designed by Mauro Lovi, architect, painter, designer (Lucca 1953) for the Art Gallery "OTTO

Category

2010s Tibetan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Tibetan Art Deco Square Large Room Size Carpet by Galerie Shabab
21st Century Tibetan Art Deco Square Large Room Size Carpet by Galerie Shabab

21st Century Tibetan Art Deco Square Large Room Size Carpet by Galerie Shabab

Located in New York, NY

A modern Tibetan Art Deco Square large room size carpet inspired by Edward McKnight Kauffer

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21st Century and Contemporary Tibetan Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

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Tibet Carpet For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Tibet carpet you’re looking for. Each Tibet carpet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and silk. If you’re shopping for a Tibet carpet, we have 166 options in-stock, while there are 198 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a Tibet carpet — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A Tibet carpet is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Modern, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Tibet carpet over the years, but those crafted by Boralevi Firenze, Ilaria Ferraro and Jonathan Zawada are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Tibet Carpet?

Prices for a Tibet carpet can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $79 and can go as high as $77,000, while the average can fetch as much as $5,469.

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.