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4.8x8.6 Ft Hand-Made Floral Design Wool Rug from Turkey. Pink Color Area Rug
4.8x8.6 Ft Hand-Made Floral Design Wool Rug from Turkey. Pink Color Area Rug

4.8x8.6 Ft Hand-Made Floral Design Wool Rug from Turkey. Pink Color Area Rug

Located in Spring Valley, NY

. These 50 to 70 year-old rugs were hand-knotted with organic sheep’s wool on cotton foundation in

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

6.8x10.1 Ft Hand-Made Vintage Garden Design Traditional Wool Rug from Turkey
6.8x10.1 Ft Hand-Made Vintage Garden Design Traditional Wool Rug from Turkey

6.8x10.1 Ft Hand-Made Vintage Garden Design Traditional Wool Rug from Turkey

Located in Spring Valley, NY

A vintage Turkish area rug. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on cotton foundation

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

6.2x9.8 Ft Vintage Turkish Area Rug, Wool Hand Made Carpet, Floor Covering
6.2x9.8 Ft Vintage Turkish Area Rug, Wool Hand Made Carpet, Floor Covering

6.2x9.8 Ft Vintage Turkish Area Rug, Wool Hand Made Carpet, Floor Covering

Located in Spring Valley, NY

This vintage hand knotted Turkish rug was made in the 1960s. It has a soft, muted and earthy color

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

7.5x12.2 Ft Modern Wool Area Rug, Hand-Made in Turkey, Purple Large Carpet
7.5x12.2 Ft Modern Wool Area Rug, Hand-Made in Turkey, Purple Large Carpet

7.5x12.2 Ft Modern Wool Area Rug, Hand-Made in Turkey, Purple Large Carpet

Located in Spring Valley, NY

. These 50 to 70 year-old rugs were hand-knotted with organic sheep’s wool on cotton foundation in

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Hand Made Carpet Kilim Rugs, Oriental Rugs from Turkey, Turkish Rugs for Sale
Hand Made Carpet Kilim Rugs, Oriental Rugs from Turkey, Turkish Rugs for Sale

Hand Made Carpet Kilim Rugs, Oriental Rugs from Turkey, Turkish Rugs for Sale

Located in Wembley, GB

These are handmade carpet antique rugs from Konya, which is located in the heart of Turkey. These

Category

Antique 1890s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

3.4x6 Ft Hand Knotted Turkish Oriental Style Rug, Vintage Carpet Made of Wool
3.4x6 Ft Hand Knotted Turkish Oriental Style Rug, Vintage Carpet Made of Wool

3.4x6 Ft Hand Knotted Turkish Oriental Style Rug, Vintage Carpet Made of Wool

Located in Spring Valley, NY

A vintage Turkish rug. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on cotton foundation. Very

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Room Size Modern Hand-Made Turkish Vintage Wool Rug Over-Dyed in Pink
Room Size Modern Hand-Made Turkish Vintage Wool Rug Over-Dyed in Pink

Room Size Modern Hand-Made Turkish Vintage Wool Rug Over-Dyed in Pink

Located in Spring Valley, NY

. These 50 to 70 year-old rugs were hand-knotted with organic sheep’s wool on cotton foundation in

Category

20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Hand-Knotted Turkish Rug, Wool, Floral Design, 1940, Turkey
Antique Hand-Knotted Turkish Rug, Wool, Floral Design, 1940, Turkey

Antique Hand-Knotted Turkish Rug, Wool, Floral Design, 1940, Turkey

By Turkoman

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

traditional motives. The rug is completely made of hand spun vegetable dyed wool. circa 1940. Size: 78 in x

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Moorish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

5.7x10.5 Ft Modern Wool Area Rug. Hand-Made in Turkey. Pink Living Room Carpet
5.7x10.5 Ft Modern Wool Area Rug. Hand-Made in Turkey. Pink Living Room Carpet

5.7x10.5 Ft Modern Wool Area Rug. Hand-Made in Turkey. Pink Living Room Carpet

Located in Spring Valley, NY

. These 50 to 70 year-old rugs were hand-knotted with organic sheep’s wool on cotton foundation in

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Turkish Rugs, Vintage Rug Milas, Brown Rug, Hand Made Carpet
Antique Turkish Rugs, Vintage Rug Milas, Brown Rug, Hand Made Carpet

Antique Turkish Rugs, Vintage Rug Milas, Brown Rug, Hand Made Carpet

Located in Wembley, GB

sophisticated design. Turkish carpets would complement your home as floor rugs. These patterned rugs look

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

6x9.7 Ft Hand-Made Turkish Area Rug in Pink, Modern Wool and Cotton Carpet
6x9.7 Ft Hand-Made Turkish Area Rug in Pink, Modern Wool and Cotton Carpet

6x9.7 Ft Hand-Made Turkish Area Rug in Pink, Modern Wool and Cotton Carpet

Located in Spring Valley, NY

. These 50 to 70 year-old rugs were hand-knotted with organic sheep’s wool on cotton foundation in

Category

20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

5.4x8.8 Ft Hand-Made Turkish Area Rug in Green, Modern Wool and Cotton Carpet
5.4x8.8 Ft Hand-Made Turkish Area Rug in Green, Modern Wool and Cotton Carpet

5.4x8.8 Ft Hand-Made Turkish Area Rug in Green, Modern Wool and Cotton Carpet

Located in Spring Valley, NY

. These 50 to 70 year-old rugs were hand-knotted with organic sheep’s wool on cotton foundation in

Category

20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Hand-made Turkish Sparta Rug - 13'-1" x 10'
Hand-made Turkish Sparta Rug - 13'-1" x 10'

Hand-made Turkish Sparta Rug - 13'-1" x 10'

Located in Newmanstown, PA

Hand-made Turkish Sparta Rug - 13'-1" x 10'

Category

Vintage 1970s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turkish Oushak Revival Rug
Turkish Oushak Revival Rug

Turkish Oushak Revival Rug

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

old-world touch to it. Polished and stylish, this rug that is made from hand spun wool in the muted

Category

2010s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Rug, Hand Made Carpet Oriental Rug, Turkish Kilim Rugs for Sale
Antique Rug, Hand Made Carpet Oriental Rug, Turkish Kilim Rugs for Sale

Antique Rug, Hand Made Carpet Oriental Rug, Turkish Kilim Rugs for Sale

Located in Wembley, GB

weavers in Turkey, who used the highest quality wool and cotton. The flat-weave rug has light red, orange

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Custom Moroccan Hand Knotted Hand Made Wool Rug
Custom Moroccan Hand Knotted Hand Made Wool Rug

Custom Moroccan Hand Knotted Hand Made Wool Rug

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

100% wool hand knotted /hand made Moroccan rug Color: Sand, beige, brown, chocolate Size: 9 x 12

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

5.3x9 Ft Modern Blue Area Rug made of wool and cotton, Hand-Knotted in Turkey
5.3x9 Ft Modern Blue Area Rug made of wool and cotton, Hand-Knotted in Turkey

5.3x9 Ft Modern Blue Area Rug made of wool and cotton, Hand-Knotted in Turkey

Located in Spring Valley, NY

. These 50 to 70 year-old rugs were hand-knotted with organic sheep’s wool on cotton foundation in

Category

20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

7x10 Ft Modern Blue Area Rug made of wool and cotton, Hand-Knotted in Turkey
7x10 Ft Modern Blue Area Rug made of wool and cotton, Hand-Knotted in Turkey

7x10 Ft Modern Blue Area Rug made of wool and cotton, Hand-Knotted in Turkey

Located in Spring Valley, NY

. These 50 to 70 year-old rugs were hand-knotted with organic sheep’s wool on cotton foundation in

Category

20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Turkish Anatolian Rug
Vintage Turkish Anatolian Rug

Vintage Turkish Anatolian Rug

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

A bold and intricately made vintage Turkish Anatolian rug. Beautiful cherry red and saffron colors

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turkish Konya Rug, Village Rug Made With Antique Wool, 19th Century
Turkish Konya Rug, Village Rug Made With Antique Wool, 19th Century

Turkish Konya Rug, Village Rug Made With Antique Wool, 19th Century

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

made using reclaimed wool over 100 years old Even the historic wear and tear found on the original has

Category

Antique 19th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Herekeh Silk Rug, Turkish Rug Oriental Kayseri, Hand Made Carpet Area Rug
Herekeh Silk Rug, Turkish Rug Oriental Kayseri, Hand Made Carpet Area Rug

Herekeh Silk Rug, Turkish Rug Oriental Kayseri, Hand Made Carpet Area Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

hands made by the master rug makers of Turkey is a truly sensational piece that speaks to the artistic

Category

20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk, Organic Material

Turkish Anatolian Wool Rug
Turkish Anatolian Wool Rug

Turkish Anatolian Wool Rug

$2,800Sale Price|20% Off

Turkish Anatolian Wool Rug

Located in Rio Vista, CA

21st Century Turkish Anatolian rug featuring a cranberry color over a beige field. Decorated with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Tabriz Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Herekeh Silk Rug, Turkish Rug Oriental Kayseri, Hand Made Carpet Area Rug
Herekeh Silk Rug, Turkish Rug Oriental Kayseri, Hand Made Carpet Area Rug

Herekeh Silk Rug, Turkish Rug Oriental Kayseri, Hand Made Carpet Area Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

hands made by the master rug makers of Turkey, is a truly sensational piece that speaks to the artistic

Category

20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Herekeh Silk Rug, Turkish Rug Oriental Kayseri, Hand Made Carpet Area Rug
Herekeh Silk Rug, Turkish Rug Oriental Kayseri, Hand Made Carpet Area Rug

Herekeh Silk Rug, Turkish Rug Oriental Kayseri, Hand Made Carpet Area Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

hands made by the master rug makers of Turkey is a truly sensational piece that speaks to the artistic

Category

20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

34x62 in Mid-Century Handmade Turkish Accent Rug Made of Wool
34x62 in Mid-Century Handmade Turkish Accent Rug Made of Wool

34x62 in Mid-Century Handmade Turkish Accent Rug Made of Wool

Located in Spring Valley, NY

. These rugs are made completely of sheep’s wool, hence they have a durable yet softer texture with a

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Country Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

4x7.4 Ft Vintage Hand-Made Turkish Tribal Area Rug with Wool Pile in Soft Red
4x7.4 Ft Vintage Hand-Made Turkish Tribal Area Rug with Wool Pile in Soft Red

4x7.4 Ft Vintage Hand-Made Turkish Tribal Area Rug with Wool Pile in Soft Red

Located in Spring Valley, NY

motifs in red, pink, dark and light blue and white. Measures: 4 x 7.4 Ft. The rug is hand knotted with

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

29x60 in Traditional Vintage Handmade Turkish Accent Rug Made of Wool
29x60 in Traditional Vintage Handmade Turkish Accent Rug Made of Wool

29x60 in Traditional Vintage Handmade Turkish Accent Rug Made of Wool

Located in Spring Valley, NY

Bring a touch of timeless elegance to your home with this vintage hand-knotted Turkish scatter rug

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

27x44 in Unique Vintage Handmade Turkish Accent Rug Made of Wool
27x44 in Unique Vintage Handmade Turkish Accent Rug Made of Wool

27x44 in Unique Vintage Handmade Turkish Accent Rug Made of Wool

Located in Spring Valley, NY

Bring a touch of timeless elegance to your home with this vintage hand-knotted Turkish scatter rug

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mehraban Turkish Oushak Revival Rug
Mehraban Turkish Oushak Revival Rug

Mehraban Turkish Oushak Revival Rug

$3,920Sale Price|30% Off

Mehraban Turkish Oushak Revival Rug

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

understated elegance. Artfully made from hand spun wool bears the ornate borders of blooming palmettes

Category

2010s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mehraban Turkish Oushak Revival Rug
Mehraban Turkish Oushak Revival Rug

Mehraban Turkish Oushak Revival Rug

$5,040Sale Price|30% Off

Mehraban Turkish Oushak Revival Rug

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

finest selection of natural dye and hand spun wool. The rustic character of this breathtaking rug will

Category

2010s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak Revival Rug
Antique Turkish Oushak Revival Rug

Antique Turkish Oushak Revival Rug

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

understated elegance. Artfully made from hand spun wool bears the ornate borders of serrated leaves and

Category

2010s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

4.6x8.2 Ft Hand-Made Floral Patterned Rug from Turkey. Green Color Area Rug
4.6x8.2 Ft Hand-Made Floral Patterned Rug from Turkey. Green Color Area Rug

4.6x8.2 Ft Hand-Made Floral Patterned Rug from Turkey. Green Color Area Rug

Located in Spring Valley, NY

. These 50 to 70 year-old rugs were hand-knotted with organic sheep’s wool on cotton foundation in

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

6x8.7 Ft Hand Knotted Vintage Turkish Milas Rug, 100% Wool
6x8.7 Ft Hand Knotted Vintage Turkish Milas Rug, 100% Wool

6x8.7 Ft Hand Knotted Vintage Turkish Milas Rug, 100% Wool

Located in Spring Valley, NY

. These rugs are made completely of sheep’s wool, hence they have a durable yet softer texture with a

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Handmade Turkish Checkered "Tulu" Rug. Made-to-order, Customizable. 100% Wool
Handmade Turkish Checkered "Tulu" Rug. Made-to-order, Customizable. 100% Wool

Handmade Turkish Checkered "Tulu" Rug. Made-to-order, Customizable. 100% Wool

Located in Spring Valley, NY

100% Hand-Spun Wool of finest quality. These beautiful hand-knotted rugs are produced from scratch

Category

2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak by Mehraban Rugs
Antique Turkish Oushak by Mehraban Rugs

Antique Turkish Oushak by Mehraban Rugs

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

finest selection of natural dye and hand spun wool. The tranquil character of this sophisticated rug will

Category

Vintage 1910s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

5.7x9 Ft Hand-Made Floor Rug from Turkey. Brown Color Re-Dyed Area Rug
5.7x9 Ft Hand-Made Floor Rug from Turkey. Brown Color Re-Dyed Area Rug

5.7x9 Ft Hand-Made Floor Rug from Turkey. Brown Color Re-Dyed Area Rug

Located in Spring Valley, NY

. These 50 to 70 year-old rugs were hand-knotted with organic sheep’s wool on cotton foundation in

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Giordes prayer rug, hand-knotted 100% wool, Turkey 1910s
Antique Giordes prayer rug, hand-knotted 100% wool, Turkey 1910s

Antique Giordes prayer rug, hand-knotted 100% wool, Turkey 1910s

Located in Beograd, RS

traditional element used to orient worshippers toward Mecca during prayer. Made in Turkey, cca. 1910. The rug

Category

Vintage 1910s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

8.4x12 Ft Hand Knotted Vintage Large Wool Rug from Milas / Turkey, 100% Wool
8.4x12 Ft Hand Knotted Vintage Large Wool Rug from Milas / Turkey, 100% Wool

8.4x12 Ft Hand Knotted Vintage Large Wool Rug from Milas / Turkey, 100% Wool

Located in Spring Valley, NY

. These rugs are made completely of sheep’s wool, hence they have a durable yet softer texture with a

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

3.8x7 Ft Hand-Made Green Color Medallion Design Accent Rug from Turkey
3.8x7 Ft Hand-Made Green Color Medallion Design Accent Rug from Turkey

3.8x7 Ft Hand-Made Green Color Medallion Design Accent Rug from Turkey

Located in Spring Valley, NY

. These 50 to 70 year-old rugs were hand-knotted with organic sheep’s wool on cotton foundation in

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

5.7x8.6 Ft Decorative Purple Hand-Made Area Rug. Modern Turkish Floor Covering
5.7x8.6 Ft Decorative Purple Hand-Made Area Rug. Modern Turkish Floor Covering

5.7x8.6 Ft Decorative Purple Hand-Made Area Rug. Modern Turkish Floor Covering

Located in Spring Valley, NY

. These 50 to 70 year-old rugs were hand-knotted with organic sheep’s wool on cotton foundation in

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Large Turkish Oushak Reproduction Rug in Light Green made with Fine Wool
Large Turkish Oushak Reproduction Rug in Light Green made with Fine Wool

Large Turkish Oushak Reproduction Rug in Light Green made with Fine Wool

By Keivan Woven Arts

Located in Atlanta, GA

Large Turkish Oushak Reproduction Rug in Light Green made with Hand Spun Fine Wool Turkish Oushak

Category

2010s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

8.4x12 Ft Hand Knotted Vintage Large Wool Rug from Turkey / Milas, 100% Wool
8.4x12 Ft Hand Knotted Vintage Large Wool Rug from Turkey / Milas, 100% Wool

8.4x12 Ft Hand Knotted Vintage Large Wool Rug from Turkey / Milas, 100% Wool

Located in Spring Valley, NY

. These rugs are made completely of sheep’s wool, hence they have a durable yet softer texture with a

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Konya Prayer Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Turkey, Circa 1880
Antique Konya Prayer Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Turkey, Circa 1880

Antique Konya Prayer Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Turkey, Circa 1880

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Antique Konya Prayer rug, a beautiful tribal art from Central Turkey on 19th century with cheerful

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Other Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Konya Prayer Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Turkey, Circa 1880
Antique Konya Prayer Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Turkey, Circa 1880

Antique Konya Prayer Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Turkey, Circa 1880

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Antique prayer rug, a beautiful tribal exemplary from Central Turkey - Simple but essential design

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Other Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

3x8.7 Ft Vintage Village Runner Rug from Turkey, Hand Made Corridor Carpet
3x8.7 Ft Vintage Village Runner Rug from Turkey, Hand Made Corridor Carpet

3x8.7 Ft Vintage Village Runner Rug from Turkey, Hand Made Corridor Carpet

Located in Spring Valley, NY

A vintage Turkish runner rug for hallway decor. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Custom Made Hand Knotted 100% Wool Moroccan Rug
Custom Made Hand Knotted 100% Wool Moroccan Rug

Custom Made Hand Knotted 100% Wool Moroccan Rug

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

100% wool hand knotted / hand made Moroccan rug Color: Sand, beige, brown, chocolate Size: 8’5” x

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Wool Kilim in Brown Stripe, Handmade in Turkey
Wool Kilim in Brown Stripe, Handmade in Turkey

Wool Kilim in Brown Stripe, Handmade in Turkey

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Amsterdam, NL

timeless and contemporary. Our Turkish rugs are made using ancient art forms passed down through

Category

2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Turkish Wool Hand Made Rugs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of Turkish wool hand made rugs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wool and cotton, all Turkish wool hand made rugs available were constructed with great care. We have 6635 antique and vintage Turkish wool hand made rugs in-stock, while there are 8951 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of Turkish wool hand made rugs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Turkish wool hand made rugs made by modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Turkish wool hand made rugs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Rug & Kilim, Ashly Fine Rugs and Ararat Rugs are consistently popular.

How Much are Turkish Wool Hand Made Rugs?

Prices for Turkish wool hand made rugs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, Turkish wool hand made rugs begin at $1 and can go as high as $850,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,602.

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.