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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

late 19th century, this Tibetan saddle carpet follows the conventional 'notched' shape, a rectangular

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Wool

Modern Tiger Carpet Hand Knotted with Natural Dyed Wool by Joseph Carini
Modern Tiger Carpet Hand Knotted with Natural Dyed Wool by Joseph Carini

Modern Tiger Carpet Hand Knotted with Natural Dyed Wool by Joseph Carini

By Carini Carpets, Joseph Carini

Located in New York, NY

patterns on the tiger pelt and traditional Tibetan animal prints on rugs. Shown in 3' (W) x 6' (L) size

Category

2010s Nepalese Tibetan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Tiger Carpet Hand Knotted with Natural Dyed Wool by Joseph Carini
Modern Tiger Carpet Hand Knotted with Natural Dyed Wool by Joseph Carini

Modern Tiger Carpet Hand Knotted with Natural Dyed Wool by Joseph Carini

By Carini Carpets, Joseph Carini

Located in New York, NY

patterns on the tiger pelt and traditional Tibetan animal prints on rugs. Shown in 3' (W) x 6' (L) size

Category

2010s Nepalese Tibetan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tibetan Textile Thangka
Tibetan Textile Thangka

Tibetan Textile Thangka

$5,805

W 24.02 in L 45.67 in

Tibetan Textile Thangka

Located in Ferrara, IT

Antique Tibetan Thangka Textile, 17th–18th Century, 116 × 61 cm An exceptionally rare and

Category

Antique 18th Century Tibetan Tibetan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tibetan Rug Takyab
Tibetan Rug Takyab

Tibetan Rug Takyab

$2,250

W 8.67 in L 9.06 in

Tibetan Rug Takyab

Located in Ferrara, IT

This antique Tibetan Takyab is a rare and culturally significant , originally hand-knotted around

Category

Antique 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tibetan Rug Antique
Tibetan Rug Antique

Tibetan Rug Antique

$3,317

W 36.62 in L 72.05 in

Tibetan Rug Antique

Located in Ferrara, IT

Tibetan Rug Beige Color Immerse yourself in the rich artistry of Tibetan craftsmanship with this

Category

Antique Early 1900s Tibetan Tibetan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tibetan Rug Antique
Tibetan Rug Antique

Tibetan Rug Antique

$2,250

W 24.81 in L 47.64 in

Tibetan Rug Antique

Located in Ferrara, IT

An antique Tibetan rug The field with two square panels each with open floral cloud-bands and

Category

Antique 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Central 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

Category

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

Materials

Wool

New Contemporary Royal Tibetan Tiger Carpet with Modern Style
New Contemporary Royal Tibetan Tiger Carpet with Modern Style

New Contemporary Royal Tibetan Tiger Carpet with Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

31324 Modern Tibetan Tiger Rug, 08'00 x 10'01. Modern Tibetan Tiger rugs, though named after their

Category

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

Materials

Wool

1930s Coral Dragon Antique Chinese Tibetan Saddle Cover 2'6" x 4'2" Rug Carpet
1930s Coral Dragon Antique Chinese Tibetan Saddle Cover 2'6" x 4'2" Rug Carpet

1930s Coral Dragon Antique Chinese Tibetan Saddle Cover 2'6" x 4'2" Rug Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century Chinese Tibetan Saddle Cover ( 2'6" x 4'2" - 76 x 127 ) Antique Chinese Small

Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Tibetan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Indigo Blue and Gold Hand Knotted Wool Tiger Accessory Carpet by Joseph Carini
Indigo Blue and Gold Hand Knotted Wool Tiger Accessory Carpet by Joseph Carini

Indigo Blue and Gold Hand Knotted Wool Tiger Accessory Carpet by Joseph Carini

By Carini Carpets, Joseph Carini

Located in New York, NY

on the tiger pelt and traditional Tibetan animal prints on rugs. Shown in 3' (W) x 6' (L) size

Category

2010s Nepalese Tibetan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tibetan Tiger Rug
Tibetan Tiger Rug

Tibetan Tiger Rug

$5,745

W 26.38 in L 27.17 in

Tibetan Tiger Rug

Located in Ferrara, IT

This exquisite Tibetan tiger rug, measuring 69 x 67 cm, is a mesmerizing piece of art that

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tibetan Rug Hand Knotted Wool Meditation Carpet Kampa Dzong Checkerboard
Tibetan Rug Hand Knotted Wool Meditation Carpet Kampa Dzong Checkerboard

Tibetan Rug Hand Knotted Wool Meditation Carpet Kampa Dzong Checkerboard

By djoharian-design

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

Sacred Geometry – Hand-Knotted Tibetan Checkerboard Rug (Khaden Style) A Legacy of the Himalayas

Category

2010s Nepalese Art Deco Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tibetan Tiger Rug
Tibetan Tiger Rug

Tibetan Tiger Rug

$11,254

W 31.11 in L 33.86 in

Tibetan Tiger Rug

Located in Ferrara, IT

An unusual Tibetan tiger rug This Tibetan rug is very rare, and it's in a very good condition! The

Category

Antique 1880s Tibetan Tibetan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

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"

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Color Wheel Tapestry or Carpet Grey Black White Red Tibetan Wool Customizable
Color Wheel Tapestry or Carpet Grey Black White Red Tibetan Wool Customizable

Color Wheel Tapestry or Carpet Grey Black White Red Tibetan Wool Customizable

By Yan Lei

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

finest wool coming from the Tibetan plateau and the best Chinese silk. The rug comes in 8 colors

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Color Wheel Tapestry or Carpet Purple Base Green Pink Tibetan Wool Customizable
Color Wheel Tapestry or Carpet Purple Base Green Pink Tibetan Wool Customizable

Color Wheel Tapestry or Carpet Purple Base Green Pink Tibetan Wool Customizable

By Yan Lei

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

finest wool coming from the Tibetan plateau and the best Chinese silk. The rug comes in 8 colors

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Artistic Indo-Tibetan Contemporary Rug
Artistic Indo-Tibetan Contemporary Rug

Artistic Indo-Tibetan Contemporary Rug

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

This truly stunning one-of-a-kind indo-tibetan rug is captivating and reminiscent of a romantic

Category

2010s Indian Tibetan Indian Rugs

Materials

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

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Tibetan Rug Fu Dog
Tibetan Rug Fu Dog

Tibetan Rug Fu Dog

$4,146

W 22.45 in L 38.59 in

Tibetan Rug Fu Dog

Located in Ferrara, IT

Embrace the mystique of Tibetan artistry with this captivating Fu Dog Rug, measuring 98 × 57 cm (3

Category

Antique 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tibetan Rug Dragon Design
Tibetan Rug Dragon Design

Tibetan Rug Dragon Design

$4,975

W 24.41 in L 52.37 in

Tibetan Rug Dragon Design

Located in Ferrara, IT

This unique Tibetan rug with a dragon design measures 133 × 62 cm and stands out for both its

Category

Antique 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tibetan Rug

Tibetan Rug

$1,295

W 107 in L 142 in

Tibetan Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Tibetan rug.

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tibetan Rug
Tibetan Rug

Tibetan Rug

$1,728Sale Price|20% Off

W 108 in L 144 in

Tibetan Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Tibetan rug.

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tibetan Rug

Tibetan Rug

$2,257

W 109.2 in L 148.8 in

Tibetan Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Tibetan rug.

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tibetan Rug Red Field
Tibetan Rug Red Field

Tibetan Rug Red Field

$2,002

W 25.2 in L 31.5 in

Tibetan Rug Red Field

Located in Ferrara, IT

This finely woven Tibetan rug, measuring 64 × 80 cm, is a compact and elegant example of a

Category

Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Tibetan Throw Rug
Mid-20th Century Handmade Tibetan Throw Rug

Mid-20th Century Handmade Tibetan Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

(sleeping rugs) with simple chessboard allovers. Only a few large antique Tibetan carpets are known. Also

Category

Mid-20th Century Tibetan Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tibetan Rug Abstract Design
Tibetan Rug Abstract Design

Tibetan Rug Abstract Design

$5,212

W 67.33 in L 92.13 in

Tibetan Rug Abstract Design

Located in Ferrara, IT

This vibrant Tibetan rug, measuring 234 × 171 cm, is a striking example of contemporary artistic

Category

Mid-20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Abstract Tibetan Wool and Silk Carpet, 12'00 x 14'11
Contemporary Abstract Tibetan Wool and Silk Carpet, 12'00 x 14'11

Contemporary Abstract Tibetan Wool and Silk Carpet, 12'00 x 14'11

Located in Dallas, TX

79076 Modern Obscured Depths Tibetan Rug, 12'00 x 14'11. Enigmatic and entrancing, “Obscured Depths

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Mid-Century Modern Chinese and Ea...

Materials

Wool, Silk

Tibetan Tiger Rug
Tibetan Tiger Rug

Tibetan Tiger Rug

$8,056

W 29.93 in L 31.11 in

Tibetan Tiger Rug

Located in Ferrara, IT

Step into the realm of the majestic with this exquisite Tibetan Tiger Rug, an emblem of strength

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan 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

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Red Modern Tibetan Handmade Wool Rug
Red Modern Tibetan Handmade Wool Rug

Red Modern Tibetan Handmade Wool Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful modern Tibetan hand knotted wool rug with a red field. This Tibetan rug has accents of

Category

2010s Tibetan Tibetan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Expressionist Tibetan Handmade Wool Rug
Modern Expressionist Tibetan Handmade Wool Rug

Modern Expressionist Tibetan Handmade Wool Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful modern Tibetan hand knotted wool rug with the tan field. This rug has accents of beige in

Category

2010s Tibetan Tibetan Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Colorful Floral Asian Inspired Orange Silk Area Rug Kapsu Pear by Joseph Carini
Colorful Floral Asian Inspired Orange Silk Area Rug Kapsu Pear by Joseph Carini

Colorful Floral Asian Inspired Orange Silk Area Rug Kapsu Pear by Joseph Carini

By Carini Carpets

Located in New York, NY

quality Chinese silk. The raw material is all hand processed and the final product is a carpet that exudes

Category

2010s Nepalese Tibetan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Tibetan Rug Midnight Blue Field
Tibetan Rug Midnight Blue Field

Tibetan Rug Midnight Blue Field

$2,843

W 22.45 in L 33.86 in

Tibetan Rug Midnight Blue Field

Located in Ferrara, IT

This exquisite Tibetan rug, measuring a compact 86 x 57 cm, is a stunning fusion of vibrant colors

Category

Antique 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tibetan Rug, c. 1900
Tibetan Rug, c. 1900

Tibetan Rug, c. 1900

$4,500

W 62 in L 34 in

Tibetan Rug, c. 1900

Located in Dublin, NH

Tibetan Rug, c. 1900 Additional Information: Dimensions: 2'10" W x 5'2" L2 Origin: Tibet Period: c

Category

Antique 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tibetan Rug Horse Saddle Cover
Tibetan Rug Horse Saddle Cover

Tibetan Rug Horse Saddle Cover

$3,435

W 21.66 in L 47.25 in

Tibetan Rug Horse Saddle Cover

Located in Ferrara, IT

This exquisite Tibetan rug, measuring 120 × 55 cm, is a captivating blend of tradition and artistry

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tibetan Rug Camel Color Field
Tibetan Rug Camel Color Field

Tibetan Rug Camel Color Field

$4,620

W 36.23 in L 64.97 in

Tibetan Rug Camel Color Field

Located in Ferrara, IT

This exquisite Tibetan rug is a stunning embodiment of cultural artistry and masterfully

Category

Antique 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Tibetan Rug
Vintage Tibetan Rug

Vintage Tibetan Rug

$1,066

W 37.41 in L 72.84 in

Vintage Tibetan Rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Beautiful Nepalese Tibetan rug with simple design and orange color, entirely hand knotted with wool

Category

Late 20th Century Nepalese Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tibetan Rug

Tibetan Rug

$2,160

W 108 in L 144 in

Tibetan Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Tibetan rug.

Category

2010s Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tibetan Rug

Tibetan Rug

$2,160

W 108 in L 144 in

Tibetan Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Tibetan rug.  

Category

2010s Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tibetan Rug
Tibetan Rug

Tibetan Rug

$1,776Sale Price|20% Off

W 109 in L 146 in

Tibetan Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Tibetan rug.

Category

2010s Nepalese Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tibetan Rug
Tibetan Rug

Tibetan Rug

$1,384Sale Price|35% Off

W 108 in L 144 in

Tibetan Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Tibetan rug.

Category

2010s Nepalese Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tibetan Rug

Tibetan Rug

$1,422

W 85.32 in L 120 in

Tibetan Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Tibetan rug.

Category

2010s Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Tibetan Rug Takyab
Antique Tibetan Rug Takyab

Antique Tibetan Rug Takyab

$1,007

W 8.67 in L 9.06 in

Antique Tibetan Rug Takyab

Located in Ferrara, IT

This captivating piece is an antique Tibetan Takyab, a decorative and protective forehead ornament

Category

Antique 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tibetan Rug

Tibetan Rug

$2,160

W 108 in L 144 in

Tibetan Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Tibetan rug. Measurement: 9' x 12'.

Category

2010s Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Modern Tibetan Rug
21st Century Modern Tibetan Rug

21st Century Modern Tibetan Rug

$8,980

W 96 in L 120 in

21st Century Modern Tibetan Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

A hand knotted modern Tibetan rug with the gray field. Accents of cream an artistic design

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Tibetan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Antique Tibetan Door Rug
Antique Tibetan Door Rug

Antique Tibetan Door Rug

$8,056

W 38.98 in L 62.21 in

Antique Tibetan Door Rug

Located in Milan, IT

Tibetan houses. These brocades used to be woven in China probably since the Ming period if not earlier

Category

Antique 1880s Tibetan Tibetan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Abstract Tibetan Room Size Wool Rug
Modern Abstract Tibetan Room Size Wool Rug

Modern Abstract Tibetan Room Size Wool Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful modern Tibetan hand knotted wool rug with the gray, brown, and beige field in a gorgeous

Category

2010s Tibetan Tibetan Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Gray Abstract Tibetan Wool & Silk Rug
Modern Gray Abstract Tibetan Wool & Silk Rug

Modern Gray Abstract Tibetan Wool & Silk Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful modern Tibetan Indian wool & silk rug with a gray field in abstract patterning dark blue

Category

2010s Indian Tibetan Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Tibetan Rug Antique Temple Design
Tibetan Rug Antique Temple Design

Tibetan Rug Antique Temple Design

$45,019

W 31.89 in L 390.56 in

Tibetan Rug Antique Temple Design

Located in Ferrara, IT

This is a truly remarkable Tibetan Rug Antique Buddhist temple with a special and unique design

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tibetan Rug Colorful Design
Tibetan Rug Colorful Design

Tibetan Rug Colorful Design

$10,070

W 33.47 in L 63 in

Tibetan Rug Colorful Design

Located in Ferrara, IT

This rug is a vibrant example of Tibetan craftsmanship, featuring a bold, pixel-like checkered

Category

Antique 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Grey Tibetan-Style Silk Area Rug
Contemporary Grey Tibetan-Style Silk Area Rug

Contemporary Grey Tibetan-Style Silk Area Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

A contemporary Indian Tibetan-style rug with a charcoal and gold field and ivory, slate and violet

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Tibetan Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tibetan Rug Red Field Spiritual Symbolism
Tibetan Rug Red Field Spiritual Symbolism

Tibetan Rug Red Field Spiritual Symbolism

Located in Ferrara, IT

This stunning antique Tibetan rug features a bold red field adorned with three large circular

Category

Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Tibetan Carpet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Tibetan carpet for your home. Frequently made of fabric, wool and silk, every Tibetan carpet was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a Tibetan carpet, we have 629 options in-stock, while there are 1424 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a Tibetan carpet — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A Tibetan carpet is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in modern, Art Deco and mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made Tibetan carpet has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by The Rug Company, cc-tapis and Nathalie du Pasquier are consistently popular.

How Much is a Tibetan Carpet?

A Tibetan carpet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,542, while the lowest priced sells for $79 and the highest can go for as much as $225,000.

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.