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Vintage Chinese Tibetan Tiger Carpet
Vintage Chinese Tibetan Tiger Carpet

Vintage Chinese Tibetan Tiger Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Chinese Tibetan Tiger Carpet

Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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

New Contemporary Majestic Royal Tibetan Tiger Carpet with Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

31343 New Modern Tibetan Tiger Carpet, 08'00 x 10'01. Bathed in an aura of regal magnetism, this

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Tibetan Chinese and East 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 Joseph Carini, Carini Carpets

Located in New York, NY

This Tiger Sikkim Black rug embodies a traditional and versatile pattern, both contemporary and

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

This Tiger Sikkim Brown rug embodies a traditional and versatile pattern, both contemporary and

Category

2010s Nepalese Tibetan Central 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

New Tibetan Rug Carlo Rampazzi
New Tibetan Rug Carlo Rampazzi

New Tibetan Rug Carlo Rampazzi

$3,200Sale Price|20% Off

New Tibetan Rug Carlo Rampazzi

By Carlo Rampazzi

Located in Atlanta, GA

NYC. A new and modern interpretation of traditional Tibetan tiger carpet, the rug is of amazing black

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Modern Tibetan “Tiger” Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Modern Tibetan “Tiger” Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Modern Tibetan “Tiger” Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

of antique tiger carpets through a bold, abstract reinterpretation. Hand-knotted in Tibet from high

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary 'Tiger' Silk Small Accessory Throw Rug 2x3 by Joseph Carini
Contemporary 'Tiger' Silk Small Accessory Throw Rug 2x3 by Joseph Carini

Contemporary 'Tiger' Silk Small Accessory Throw Rug 2x3 by Joseph Carini

By Carini Carpets

Located in New York, NY

Tiger is a Joseph Carini signature carpet design that has been translated into countless color-ways

Category

2010s Nepalese Modern More Carpets

Materials

Silk

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 Joseph Carini, Carini Carpets

Located in New York, NY

This Tiger rug embodies a traditional and versatile pattern, both contemporary and timelessly

Category

2010s Nepalese Tibetan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Turkish Pictorial Tiger Room Size Carpet
Modern Turkish Pictorial Tiger Room Size Carpet

Modern Turkish Pictorial Tiger Room Size Carpet

Located in New York, NY

A modern Turkish pictorial carpet of a pouncing tiger from the 21st century. The tiger sits atop an

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Black and Tan Handmade Wool Tiger Print Accessory Runner Rug by Joseph Carini
Black and Tan Handmade Wool Tiger Print Accessory Runner Rug by Joseph Carini

Black and Tan Handmade Wool Tiger Print Accessory Runner Rug by Joseph Carini

By Joseph Carini, Carini Carpets

Located in New York, NY

This Tiger rug embodies a traditional and versatile pattern, both contemporary and timelessly

Category

2010s Nepalese Tibetan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Gold Tiger Chevron Pattern Small Wool Area Rug by Joseph Carini
Modern Gold Tiger Chevron Pattern Small Wool Area Rug by Joseph Carini

Modern Gold Tiger Chevron Pattern Small Wool Area Rug by Joseph Carini

By Carini Carpets, Joseph Carini

Located in New York, NY

wool. This fine handmade carpet is silky soft to the touch and has a beautiful texture. This Tiger

Category

2010s Nepalese Tibetan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tiger Caramel Accent Accessory Animal Print Handmade Silk Rug by Joseph Carini
Tiger Caramel Accent Accessory Animal Print Handmade Silk Rug by Joseph Carini

Tiger Caramel Accent Accessory Animal Print Handmade Silk Rug by Joseph Carini

By Joseph Carini, Carini Carpets

Located in New York, NY

carpet is silky soft to the touch and has a beautiful sheen. This Tiger design is available in additional

Category

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

Materials

Silk

White Tiger Modern Animal Print Handmade Luxury Silk Area Rug by Joseph Carini
White Tiger Modern Animal Print Handmade Luxury Silk Area Rug by Joseph Carini

White Tiger Modern Animal Print Handmade Luxury Silk Area Rug by Joseph Carini

By Joseph Carini, Carini Carpets

Located in New York, NY

silk, this fine handmade carpet is silky soft to the touch and has a beautiful sheen. This Tiger design

Category

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

Materials

Silk, Wool

Tiger Caramel Modern Animal Print Handmade Luxury Silk Area Rug by Joseph Carini
Tiger Caramel Modern Animal Print Handmade Luxury Silk Area Rug by Joseph Carini

Tiger Caramel Modern Animal Print Handmade Luxury Silk Area Rug by Joseph Carini

By Carini Carpets, Joseph Carini

Located in New York, NY

fine handmade carpet is silky soft to the touch and has a beautiful sheen. This Tiger design is

Category

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

Materials

Silk

Two Tigers Indigo Blue Wool Tibetan Inspired Handmade Area Rug by Joseph Carini
Two Tigers Indigo Blue Wool Tibetan Inspired Handmade Area Rug by Joseph Carini

Two Tigers Indigo Blue Wool Tibetan Inspired Handmade Area Rug by Joseph Carini

By Joseph Carini, Carini Carpets

Located in New York, NY

Two Tigers is Joseph Carini's twist on a traditional Tibetan design. Two tigers face opposite

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Tibetan Inspired Two Tigers Tan Wool Accessory Throw Runner Rug by Joseph Carini
Tibetan Inspired Two Tigers Tan Wool Accessory Throw Runner Rug by Joseph Carini

Tibetan Inspired Two Tigers Tan Wool Accessory Throw Runner Rug by Joseph Carini

By Joseph Carini, Carini Carpets

Located in New York, NY

Two Tigers is Joseph Carini's twist on a traditional Tibetan design. Two tigers face opposite

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Tiger Tiger Rug
Tiger Tiger Rug

Tiger Tiger Rug

Located in Paddington, NSW

This striking handmade rug from Nepal is a captivating blend of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary design. Woven from high-quality wool, and silk it features a vivid green ba...

Category

2010s Nepalese Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Carpet Oggian Italian Tiger L (Shaped) in Acrylic Hand Tufted by Marco Oggian
Carpet Oggian Italian Tiger L (Shaped) in Acrylic Hand Tufted by Marco Oggian

Carpet Oggian Italian Tiger L (Shaped) in Acrylic Hand Tufted by Marco Oggian

By Qeeboo

Located in Brooklyn, NY

, characterized with a variety of bright colours and strong geometries. Discover Carpet Oggian Italian Tiger L

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese More Carpets

Materials

Acrylic

Carpet Oggian Italian Tiger M (Shaped) in Acrylic Hand Tufted by Marco Oggian
Carpet Oggian Italian Tiger M (Shaped) in Acrylic Hand Tufted by Marco Oggian

Carpet Oggian Italian Tiger M (Shaped) in Acrylic Hand Tufted by Marco Oggian

By Qeeboo

Located in Brooklyn, NY

, characterized with a variety of bright colours and strong geometries. Discover Carpet Oggian Italian Tiger M

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese More Carpets

Materials

Acrylic

Tibetan Tiger Rug
Tibetan Tiger Rug

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

Karabagh Tiger Rug, 20th Century
Karabagh Tiger Rug, 20th Century

Karabagh Tiger Rug, 20th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

Karabagh Tiger Rug, 20th Century (1st Quarter) Additional Information: Dimensions: 5'10" L x 4'2

Category

20th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tibetan Tiger Rug
Tibetan Tiger Rug

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

Tibetan Tiger Rug
Tibetan Tiger Rug

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

Zabihi Collection Green Vintage Turkish Tiger Pictorial Rug
Zabihi Collection Green Vintage Turkish Tiger Pictorial Rug

Zabihi Collection Green Vintage Turkish Tiger Pictorial Rug

Located in New York, NY

Late 20th century one-of-a-kind Turkish pictorial depicting a tiger on a green ground. RAAARRRR

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Bohemian Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Jamie Drake, 'Tiger Eye' Rug
Jamie Drake, 'Tiger Eye' Rug

Jamie Drake, 'Tiger Eye' Rug

Located in Long Island, NY

Jamie Drake - 'Tiger Eye' Rug 6' x 9' Material: 90% Wool - 10% Silk Introducing Via Como, the

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Zabihi Collection Vintage Inspired Modern Turkish Tiger Motif Rug
Zabihi Collection Vintage Inspired Modern Turkish Tiger Motif Rug

Zabihi Collection Vintage Inspired Modern Turkish Tiger Motif Rug

Located in New York, NY

A striking modern hand-knotted Turkish pictorial rug featuring a boldly stylized tiger rendered in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Tang Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Navy Vintage Tibetan Tiger Rug
Zabihi Collection Navy Vintage Tibetan Tiger Rug

Zabihi Collection Navy Vintage Tibetan Tiger Rug

Located in New York, NY

a late 20th-century Tibetan tiger rug Measures: 2'4'' x 4'

Category

Late 20th Century Tibetan Bohemian Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Mongolian “Tiger” Pictorial Rug
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Mongolian “Tiger” Pictorial Rug

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Mongolian “Tiger” Pictorial Rug

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, this 5x10 modern rug from our Tiger rug line in Modern Classics collection

Category

2010s Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Moooi Extinct Animals Collection Golden Tiger by Ada Sokół

Moooi Extinct Animals Collection Golden Tiger by Ada Sokół

By Moooi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Moth, Queen Cobra and Golden Tiger could flourish. Basking in their digital but natural habitat, three

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch More Carpets

Materials

Acrylic

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Mongolian “Tiger” Pictorial Rug
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Mongolian “Tiger” Pictorial Rug

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Mongolian “Tiger” Pictorial Rug

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, this 5x10 modern rug from our Tiger rug line in Modern Classics collection

Category

2010s Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Indian Hand Knotted Wool Rug with Chinese Tiger Motif
Indian Hand Knotted Wool Rug with Chinese Tiger Motif

Indian Hand Knotted Wool Rug with Chinese Tiger Motif

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a fun area rug! It is an Indian hand knotted wool rug with a Chinese tiger motif. It is in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Chinese Export Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Tiger Rug 200 x 300cm by Sister by Studio Ashby
The Tiger Rug 200 x 300cm by Sister by Studio Ashby

The Tiger Rug 200 x 300cm by Sister by Studio Ashby

Located in London, GB

The Tiger Rug is a true masterpiece inspired by traditional Tibetan motifs. Taking traditional

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Tiger Rug 300 x 400cm by Sister by Studio Ashby
The Tiger Rug 300 x 400cm by Sister by Studio Ashby

The Tiger Rug 300 x 400cm by Sister by Studio Ashby

Located in London, GB

The Tiger Rug is a true masterpiece inspired by traditional Tibetan motifs. Taking traditional

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's Tiger Custom Rug Sample in Green and Gold
Rug & Kilim's Tiger Custom Rug Sample in Green and Gold

Rug & Kilim's Tiger Custom Rug Sample in Green and Gold

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

custom rug sample has been particularly inspired by a mid-century Indian depiction of the tiger-skin rug

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Walter Van Beirendonck & Ikea "Glödande" limited edition tiger rug, 2016
Walter Van Beirendonck & Ikea "Glödande" limited edition tiger rug, 2016

Walter Van Beirendonck & Ikea "Glödande" limited edition tiger rug, 2016

By IKEA

Located in STRASBOURG, FR

Rare limited edition “Glödande” tiger rug designed by Walter Van Beirendonck for Ikea in 2016. In

Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Latex, Polyester

Zabihi Collection Pair of Tiger Tibetan Rugs
Zabihi Collection Pair of Tiger Tibetan Rugs

Zabihi Collection Pair of Tiger Tibetan Rugs

Located in New York, NY

Rare Pair of Tiger Pictorial Tibetan Rugs from the 3rd quarter of the 20th century. One has a sun

Category

20th Century Tibetan Folk Art Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Modern “Tiger” Pictorial Polychromatic Rug
Rug & Kilim’s Modern “Tiger” Pictorial Polychromatic Rug

Rug & Kilim’s Modern “Tiger” Pictorial Polychromatic Rug

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, this 3x6 modern rug from our Tiger rug line in Modern Classics collection

Category

2010s Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Mongolian “Tiger” Pictorial Rug
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Mongolian “Tiger” Pictorial Rug

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Mongolian “Tiger” Pictorial Rug

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, this 5x10 modern rug from our Tiger rug line in Modern Classics collection

Category

2010s Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Tiger Rug in Gold and Black Tones
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Tiger Rug in Gold and Black Tones

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Tiger Rug in Gold and Black Tones

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This contemporary 5x7 tiger rug is a bold new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Tigers Collection which

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's Hand Knotted Tiger Rug in Beige Brown Pictorial Pattern
Rug & Kilim's Hand Knotted Tiger Rug in Beige Brown Pictorial Pattern

Rug & Kilim's Hand Knotted Tiger Rug in Beige Brown Pictorial Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

that of this classic Tibetan Tiger rug in the antique pictorial rug style. Hand knotted in notably soft

Category

2010s Indian Tribal Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's Tiger Rug, Peach Ground with Vibrant Animal-Skin Pictorial
Rug & Kilim's Tiger Rug, Peach Ground with Vibrant Animal-Skin Pictorial

Rug & Kilim's Tiger Rug, Peach Ground with Vibrant Animal-Skin Pictorial

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This magnificent 6x10 rug from Rug & Kilim’s Tiger Collection is a vivid, textural piece, hand

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Linen

Rug & Kilim’s Tiger-Skin Rug in Beige with Rust Orange Pictorial
Rug & Kilim’s Tiger-Skin Rug in Beige with Rust Orange Pictorial

Rug & Kilim’s Tiger-Skin Rug in Beige with Rust Orange Pictorial

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

particular section of tiger rugs span several cultures and recaptures iconic pictorial styles in folk art and

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Tiger Skin Rug in Black, Brown and Blue Pictorial
Rug & Kilim’s Tiger Skin Rug in Black, Brown and Blue Pictorial

Rug & Kilim’s Tiger Skin Rug in Black, Brown and Blue Pictorial

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, this 4x7 modern tiger skin rug originating from Turkey, is a bold addition to

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Tiger Rug 120 x 180cm by Sister by Studio Ashby
The Tiger Rug 120 x 180cm by Sister by Studio Ashby

The Tiger Rug 120 x 180cm by Sister by Studio Ashby

Located in London, GB

The Tiger Rug is a true masterpiece inspired by traditional Tibetan motifs. Taking traditional

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Tiger Rug in Gold and Black Tones
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Tiger Rug in Gold and Black Tones

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Tiger Rug in Gold and Black Tones

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This contemporary 5x7 tiger rug is a bold new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Tigers Collection which

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Tibetan Tiger Wool Saddle Rug
Antique Tibetan Tiger Wool Saddle Rug

Antique Tibetan Tiger Wool Saddle Rug

Located in New York, NY

Collectible and rare Tibetan saddle cover featuring two charming tigers surrounded by a border of

Category

Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Tiger Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Modern Tiger Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Modern Tiger Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

Modern Tiger Rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 2'0" × 3'0" (60 × 91 cm) Color: Black, Beige, Brown

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Tiger Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Modern Tiger Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Modern Tiger Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

Modern Tiger Rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 2'0" × 3'0" (60 × 91 cm) Color: Black, Beige This

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Tiger Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Modern Tiger Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Modern Tiger Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

Modern Tiger Rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 2'0" × 3'0" (60 × 91 cm) Color: Black, Orange, Beige

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Tiger Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Modern Tiger Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Modern Tiger Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

Modern Tiger Rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 2'0" × 3'0" (60 × 91 cm) Color: Black, Brown, Beige

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Tiger Carpet For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the tiger carpet you’re looking for. Frequently made of fabric, wool and silk, every tiger carpet was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a tiger carpet, we have 45 options in-stock, while there are 60 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect tiger carpet — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right tiger carpet, those designed in Modern, Folk Art and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Joseph Carini Carpets, Rug & Kilim and Boralevi Firenze each produced at least one beautiful tiger carpet that is worth considering.

How Much is a Tiger Carpet?

A tiger carpet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,040, while the lowest priced sells for $662 and the highest can go for as much as $28,669.

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.