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Serene and Modern Tibetan Wool Rug 9'x12'
Serene and Modern Tibetan Wool Rug 9'x12'

Serene and Modern Tibetan Wool Rug 9'x12'

By Amara Rugs

Located in Torrance, CA

interiors. Handcrafted by skilled Nepali artisans using premium wool, this rug offers both durability and a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Tibetan Wool & Silk Rug with Multicolor Abstract Pattern
Contemporary Tibetan Wool & Silk Rug with Multicolor Abstract Pattern

Contemporary Tibetan Wool & Silk Rug with Multicolor Abstract Pattern

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful modern Tibetan Indian wool & silk rug with a beige field in abstract patterning gray and

Category

2010s Indian Tibetan Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Contemporary Pink Tibetan Wool & Silk Rug with Abstract Pattern
Contemporary Pink Tibetan Wool & Silk Rug with Abstract Pattern

Contemporary Pink Tibetan Wool & Silk Rug with Abstract Pattern

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful modern Tibetan Indian wool & silk rug with the pink field in an abstract patterning ivory

Category

2010s Indian Tibetan Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Modern Damask-Deco Wild Botanical Tibetan Wool & Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Modern Damask-Deco Wild Botanical Tibetan Wool & Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Modern Damask-Deco Wild Botanical Tibetan Wool & Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

Modern Damask-Deco Wild Botanical Tibetan Wool & Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 11'7

Category

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

Materials

Silk

Abstract Modern Tibetan Wool Rug In Gray and Beige
Abstract Modern Tibetan Wool Rug In Gray and Beige

Abstract Modern Tibetan Wool Rug In Gray and Beige

Located in Norwalk, CT

This custom modern rug combines natural tones to create a subtly luxurious look. The Tibetan weave

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Organic Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Abstract Handmade Modern Tibetan Wool & Silk Rug in Beige
Abstract Handmade Modern Tibetan Wool & Silk Rug in Beige

Abstract Handmade Modern Tibetan Wool & Silk Rug in Beige

Located in Norwalk, CT

This Tibetan rug boasts a contemporary abstract design made of high-quality wool, hand-knotted to

Category

2010s Tibetan Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Modern Contemporary Tibetan Wool & Silk Tone on Tone Rug
Modern Contemporary Tibetan Wool & Silk Tone on Tone Rug

Modern Contemporary Tibetan Wool & Silk Tone on Tone Rug

Located in New York, NY

This luxurious Tibetan handknotted rug is comprised of wool and pure silk in tone on tone color. It

Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Beige & Blue Contemporary Tibetan Wool & Silk Rug With Abstract Motif
Beige & Blue Contemporary Tibetan Wool & Silk Rug With Abstract Motif

Beige & Blue Contemporary Tibetan Wool & Silk Rug With Abstract Motif

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful modern Tibetan Indian wool & silk rug with a beige field in an abstract patterning blue

Category

2010s Indian Tibetan Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Abstract Modern Tibetan Wool Rug In Gray and Beige
Abstract Modern Tibetan Wool Rug In Gray and Beige

Abstract Modern Tibetan Wool Rug In Gray and Beige

Located in Norwalk, CT

finest linen, silk, and wool. The price is based on an 8' x 10'.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Organic Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Contemporary Tokyo Tibetan Wool Rug with a Bold Design
Contemporary Tokyo Tibetan Wool Rug with a Bold Design

Contemporary Tokyo Tibetan Wool Rug with a Bold Design

Located in New York, NY

This is a 100% handknotted wool rug. Custom color and size available. Rug size is 9'0" x 12'0".

Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Modern Tibetan Wool Rug Abstract Design In Pink
Handmade Modern Tibetan Wool Rug Abstract Design In Pink

Handmade Modern Tibetan Wool Rug Abstract Design In Pink

Located in Norwalk, CT

This modern Custom rug features a contemporary look that grabs the attention of a room with an overstated pattern in eye-catching colorways. Movement abounds in this stunning pattern...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Organic Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Handmade Geometric Modern Tibetan Wool & Silk Rug with Blue Color Field
Handmade Geometric Modern Tibetan Wool & Silk Rug with Blue Color Field

Handmade Geometric Modern Tibetan Wool & Silk Rug with Blue Color Field

Located in Norwalk, CT

This modern Tibetan hand knotted wool and silk rug boasts a striking blue color field and an all

Category

2010s Tibetan Tibetan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Sophisticated Monochromatic Contemporary Tibetan Wool and Silk Rug 9'x12'
Sophisticated Monochromatic Contemporary Tibetan Wool and Silk Rug 9'x12'

Sophisticated Monochromatic Contemporary Tibetan Wool and Silk Rug 9'x12'

By Amara Rugs

Located in Torrance, CA

Elevate your space with this striking hand-knotted wool and silk rug from Nepal, featuring a bold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Mid-Century Modern Central Asian ...

Materials

Wool, Silk

Modern Tibetan Wool & Hemp Rug In Gray With Linear Design
Modern Tibetan Wool & Hemp Rug In Gray With Linear Design

Modern Tibetan Wool & Hemp Rug In Gray With Linear Design

Located in Norwalk, CT

wool and hemp. It is a carpet to tie in your color and design elements. Unexpected layers incorporated

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Organic Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Modern Tan Hand-Made Tibetan Wool Rug With Allover Pattern
Modern Tan Hand-Made Tibetan Wool Rug With Allover Pattern

Modern Tan Hand-Made Tibetan Wool Rug With Allover Pattern

Located in Norwalk, CT

This modern Tufenkian rug showcases a neutral tan abstract background, beautifully enhanced by brown accents. Together, these elements create a chic and sophisticated overall design ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Organic Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Palace Size Nepalese Tibetan Wool Donegal Style Rug 15' X 22'
Palace Size Nepalese Tibetan Wool Donegal Style Rug 15' X 22'

Palace Size Nepalese Tibetan Wool Donegal Style Rug 15' X 22'

By Tufenkian

Located in Rio Vista, CA

long. Custom bespoke rug made by Tufenkian Rugs in Nepal from unbleached, hand-knotted Tibetan highland

Category

Late 20th Century South Asian Arts and Crafts Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Black Handmade Modern Tibetan Wool & Silk Rug with Scroll Floral Pattern
Black Handmade Modern Tibetan Wool & Silk Rug with Scroll Floral Pattern

Black Handmade Modern Tibetan Wool & Silk Rug with Scroll Floral Pattern

Located in Norwalk, CT

This exquisite Tibetan hand knotted wool & silk rug boasts a captivating black color scheme and

Category

2010s Tibetan Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Modern Tibetan Wool and Silk Rug in Deep Plum, Minimalist Geometric Design
Modern Tibetan Wool and Silk Rug in Deep Plum, Minimalist Geometric Design

Modern Tibetan Wool and Silk Rug in Deep Plum, Minimalist Geometric Design

Located in Norwalk, CT

A striking modern Tibetan rug, handwoven in Nepal from a refined blend of wool and silk. Featuring

Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tibetan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Silk

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

Modern Tibetan Wool & Silk Rug In Gray and Beige With Abstract Design
Modern Tibetan Wool & Silk Rug In Gray and Beige With Abstract Design

Modern Tibetan Wool & Silk Rug In Gray and Beige With Abstract Design

Located in Norwalk, CT

finest linen, silk, and wool. The price is based on an 8' x 10'.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Organic Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Large Modern Tibetan Wool and Silk Rug in Neutral Earth Tones 10'0" x 15'0"
Large Modern Tibetan Wool and Silk Rug in Neutral Earth Tones 10'0" x 15'0"

Large Modern Tibetan Wool and Silk Rug in Neutral Earth Tones 10'0" x 15'0"

Located in Atlanta, GA

Large Wool and Silk Modern Tibetan Rug in Neutrals and Earth Tones Of Tan, Taupe. Keivan Woven Arts

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Tibetan Silk Flowers Rug
Tibetan Silk Flowers Rug

Tibetan Silk Flowers Rug

$10,525Sale Price|20% Off

W 140.16 in L 103.94 in

Tibetan Silk Flowers Rug

Located in Milano, IT

Tibetan wool background with delicate silk flowers in a delicate pale pink. The fabric is entirely hand

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Tibetan Romantic Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Modern Tibetan Handmade Blue Custom Wool Rug
Modern Tibetan Handmade Blue Custom Wool Rug

Modern Tibetan Handmade Blue Custom Wool Rug

By Apadana Fine Rugs

Located in Norwalk, CT

Apadana's Modern Tibetan wool & Silk custom rug. Custom sizes and colors made-to-order. Material

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Red Tibetan Rug Made From Wool and Silk Featuring a Check Pattern
Modern Red Tibetan Rug Made From Wool and Silk Featuring a Check Pattern

Modern Red Tibetan Rug Made From Wool and Silk Featuring a Check Pattern

Located in Norwalk, CT

captures attention. Made from high-quality Tibetan wool or silk, it showcases intricate details and has a

Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Modern Rug Made From Wool and Silk Featuring a Tibetan Weave Design in Purple
Modern Rug Made From Wool and Silk Featuring a Tibetan Weave Design in Purple

Modern Rug Made From Wool and Silk Featuring a Tibetan Weave Design in Purple

Located in Norwalk, CT

draws the eye. Made from premium Tibetan wool or silk, it features intricate details and a deep burgundy

Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Modern Tibetan Rug Made From Wool and Silk Featuring a Striped Design in Red
Modern Tibetan Rug Made From Wool and Silk Featuring a Striped Design in Red

Modern Tibetan Rug Made From Wool and Silk Featuring a Striped Design in Red

Located in Norwalk, CT

that immediately catches the eye. Crafted from high-quality Tibetan wool or silk, it boasts intricate

Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Modern Tibetan Green Rug Made From Wool and Silk Featuring an Art Deco Design
Modern Tibetan Green Rug Made From Wool and Silk Featuring an Art Deco Design

Modern Tibetan Green Rug Made From Wool and Silk Featuring an Art Deco Design

Located in Norwalk, CT

, effortlessly capturing attention. Crafted from high-quality Tibetan wool or silk, it boasts intricate detailing

Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Contemporary Tibetan Hand-Knotted Wool and Silk Rug with Deep Plum Stripes
Contemporary Tibetan Hand-Knotted Wool and Silk Rug with Deep Plum Stripes

Contemporary Tibetan Hand-Knotted Wool and Silk Rug with Deep Plum Stripes

Located in Norwalk, CT

Modern Tibetan Rug hand-knotted from a blend of high-quality Tibetan wool and silk. Features a

Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Vintage Tibetan White Wool Blanket or Rug with Red End Panel 5'6" x 4'10"
Vintage Tibetan White Wool Blanket or Rug with Red End Panel 5'6" x 4'10"

Vintage Tibetan White Wool Blanket or Rug with Red End Panel 5'6" x 4'10"

Located in New York, NY

This hand-loomed Tibetan wool blanket is a rare vintage piece. Its thick pile would have been used

Category

Vintage 1970s Nepalese Tibetan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Tibetan White Wool Blanket Rug with Red End Panel 5'7'' (W) x 5'5'' (L)
Vintage Tibetan White Wool Blanket Rug with Red End Panel 5'7'' (W) x 5'5'' (L)

Vintage Tibetan White Wool Blanket Rug with Red End Panel 5'7'' (W) x 5'5'' (L)

Located in New York, NY

This hand-loomed Tibetan wool blanket is a rare vintage piece. Its thick pile would have been used

Category

Vintage 1970s Nepalese Tibetan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Tibetan White Wool Blanket Rug with Red End Panel 5'10" (W) x 5'4" (L)
Vintage Tibetan White Wool Blanket Rug with Red End Panel 5'10" (W) x 5'4" (L)

Vintage Tibetan White Wool Blanket Rug with Red End Panel 5'10" (W) x 5'4" (L)

Located in New York, NY

This hand-loomed Tibetan wool blanket is a rare vintage piece. Its thick pile would have been used

Category

Vintage 1970s Nepalese Tibetan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Tibetan Cocoa Brown Wool Blanket Rug with Red End Panels 5'8" x 5'6"
Vintage Tibetan Cocoa Brown Wool Blanket Rug with Red End Panels 5'8" x 5'6"

Vintage Tibetan Cocoa Brown Wool Blanket Rug with Red End Panels 5'8" x 5'6"

Located in New York, NY

This hand-loomed Tibetan wool blanket is a rare vintage piece. Its thick pile would have been used

Category

Vintage 1970s Nepalese Tibetan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Tibetan Cocoa Brown Wool Blanket Rug with Red End Panels 6'1" x 5'2"
Vintage Tibetan Cocoa Brown Wool Blanket Rug with Red End Panels 6'1" x 5'2"

Vintage Tibetan Cocoa Brown Wool Blanket Rug with Red End Panels 6'1" x 5'2"

Located in New York, NY

This hand-loomed Tibetan wool blanket is a rare vintage piece. Its thick pile would have been used

Category

Vintage 1970s Nepalese Tibetan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Tibetan Geometric Green and Red Wool Floral Rug by Rug & Kilim
Antique Tibetan Geometric Green and Red Wool Floral Rug by Rug & Kilim

Antique Tibetan Geometric Green and Red Wool Floral Rug by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Originating from Nepal in 1910, this antique Tibetan wool rug hosts a variety of curvilinear

Category

Vintage 1910s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Abstract Figurative Modern Tibetan Rug in Wool and Silk, Earth Tones
Abstract Figurative Modern Tibetan Rug in Wool and Silk, Earth Tones

Abstract Figurative Modern Tibetan Rug in Wool and Silk, Earth Tones

Located in Norwalk, CT

-knotting techniques. Crafted from a blend of hand-spun Tibetan wool and shimmering silk. The design is

Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Modern Wool & Silk Tibetan Rug, Cubist Style Meets Earth-Tone Elegance
Modern Wool & Silk Tibetan Rug, Cubist Style Meets Earth-Tone Elegance

Modern Wool & Silk Tibetan Rug, Cubist Style Meets Earth-Tone Elegance

By Tufenkian

Located in Dallas, TX

78533 Tibetan Wool & Silk Rug, 08'02 x 09'11. Emanating a mosaic design with incredible detail and

Category

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

Materials

Wool, Silk

Deirdre Dyson TOPAZ luxury hand knotted graded wool and silk carpet runner
Deirdre Dyson TOPAZ luxury hand knotted graded wool and silk carpet runner

Deirdre Dyson TOPAZ luxury hand knotted graded wool and silk carpet runner

By Deirdre Dyson

Located in London, GB

***RRP inc UK VAT £5,400*** Hand-knotted rug, graded in Tibetan wool and pure silk. Goodweave

Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Silk, Wool

Contemporary 'Marion' Carpet
Contemporary 'Marion' Carpet

Contemporary 'Marion' Carpet

$11,000

W 108 in L 144 in

Contemporary 'Marion' Carpet

Located in New York, NY

. Enhancing its flossy textural feel, the field is woven in the pile technique with Tibetan Wool & Alpaca

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Scandinavian Modern Chinese and E...

Materials

Wool, Alpaca, Goat Hair

Modern Designed Wool & Silk Rug In Tan Color With Golden Design
Modern Designed Wool & Silk Rug In Tan Color With Golden Design

Modern Designed Wool & Silk Rug In Tan Color With Golden Design

Located in Norwalk, CT

This custom rug is hand-knotted in Nepal of Tibetan wool and silk. It is made of beige-colored

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Organic Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Mansour Modern Abstract-Design Silk and Wool Zen Rug
Mansour Modern Abstract-Design Silk and Wool Zen Rug

Mansour Modern Abstract-Design Silk and Wool Zen Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

made from the finest quality Tibetan wool and lustrous silk. This Abstract rugs is hand-knotted in a

Category

2010s More Carpets

Materials

Wool, Silk

Contemporary 'Benedictus' Carpet
Contemporary 'Benedictus' Carpet

Contemporary 'Benedictus' Carpet

$10,604

W 117 in L 174 in

Contemporary 'Benedictus' Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary 'Benedictus' Carpet 65% Tibetan wool with 35% Alpaca wool with silk dots. Deco

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Diane Von Furstenberg - Lilac Leopard by The Rug Company
Diane Von Furstenberg - Lilac Leopard by The Rug Company

Diane Von Furstenberg - Lilac Leopard by The Rug Company

$14,997Sale Price|40% Off

W 96 in L 120 in

Diane Von Furstenberg - Lilac Leopard by The Rug Company

By Diane von Furstenberg

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Tibetan wool 100 knots per square inch

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tibetan Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary 'Maiandros' Carpet
Contemporary 'Maiandros' Carpet

Contemporary 'Maiandros' Carpet

$10,000

W 111 in L 144 in

Contemporary 'Maiandros' Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary 'Maiandros' Carpet Tibetan/Alpaca wool blended field (65%/35%) with loop design

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Goat Hair

Deirdre Dyson HOVER contemporary hand knotted wool and silk rug
Deirdre Dyson HOVER contemporary hand knotted wool and silk rug

Deirdre Dyson HOVER contemporary hand knotted wool and silk rug

By Deirdre Dyson

Located in London, GB

***RRP inc UK VAT £5,273.40***Hand-knotted in Tibetan wool and pure silk. Goodweave Certified. In

Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

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Tibetan Wool For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Tibetan wool available at 1stDibs. A Tibetan wool — often made from fabric, wool and silk — can elevate any home. Find 233 options for an antique or vintage Tibetan wool now, or shop our selection of 256 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Tibetan wool, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A Tibetan wool is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one Tibetan wool that is appealing in its simplicity, but Joseph Carini Carpets, Yan Lei and Joseph Carini produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Tibetan Wool?

The average selling price for a Tibetan wool at 1stDibs is $3,788, while they’re typically $199 on the low end and $75,000 for the 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.