1920s Blue Room Size Herati Pattern Antique Moud Khorasan Knotted Wool Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
Measuring generously, this weaving functions perfectly as a foundational room-size rug, anchoring a major living space or formal dining area with understated elegance.
Wool
1920s Antique Persian Sarouk Wool Area Rug with Floral Motifs, 11'9" x 16'4"
Located in Dallas, TX
This exquisite 1920s antique Persian Sarouk area rug embodies the rich heritage and refined craftsmanship for which Sarouk carpets are highly esteemed.
Wool, Cotton
1940s Handwoven Turkish Oushak Wool Area Rug with Tribal Motifs, 10'0" x 14'4"
Located in Dallas, TX
This distinguished 1940s handwoven Turkish Oushak area rug exemplifies the timeless appeal and artisanal craftsmanship characteristic of Oushak weaving traditions.
Wool, Cotton
1960s Persian Kerman Wool Area Rug, Hand-Knotted Floral Rug, 9′10″ x 12'6"
Located in Dallas, TX
This 1960s Persian Kerman area rug exemplifies the refined artistry and timeless design associated with the Kerman weaving tradition from Kerman.
Wool, Cotton
1910s Antique Persian Sultanabad Wool Area Rug with Floral Motifs, 13'0" x 14'1
Located in Dallas, TX
This exceptional 1910s antique Persian Sultanabad area rug represents the golden era of Sultanabad weaving, prized for its decorative scale, refined artistry, and enduring craftsmans...
Wool, Cotton
1950s Vintage Persian Tabriz Wool Area Rug with Floral Medallion, 9'3" x 12'7"
Located in Dallas, TX
This sophisticated 1950s vintage Persian Tabriz area rug reflects the exceptional technical skill and refined design sensibility for which Tabriz carpets are highly regarded.
Wool, Cotton
1970s Persian Tabriz Wool Area Rug, Hand-Knotted Floral Rug, 9′10″ x 13'2"
Located in Dallas, TX
This 1970s Persian Tabriz area rug exemplifies the enduring elegance and meticulous craftsmanship of Tabriz weaving from Tabriz.
Wool, Cotton
$1,069Sale Price|40% Off
7x9.8 Ft Hand-knotted Vintage Turkish Red Wool Area Rug with Floral Design
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Features: - Hand-knotted by master artisans for superior quality and craftsmanship - Premium wool pile with a sturdy cotton foundation for durability and longevity - Versatile area r...
Wool, Cotton
$974Sale Price|40% Off
6.4x10.5 Ft Hand-knotted Vintage Turkish Red Wool Area Rug with Floral Design
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Features: - Hand-knotted by master artisans for superior quality and craftsmanship - Premium wool pile with a sturdy cotton foundation for durability and longevity - Versatile area r...
Wool, Cotton
$604Sale Price|50% Off
6x8.7 Ft Vintage Handmade Rose Patterned Turkish Wool Area Rug with Red Border
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This vintage Turkish area rug was hand-knotted in the 1960s, showcasing an elegant all-over floral pattern complemented by a solid main border.
Wool, Cotton
1960s Persian Sarouk Wool Area Rug, Hand-Knotted Floral Rug, 11′6″ x 16'9"
Located in Dallas, TX
This 1960s Persian Sarouk area rug exemplifies the renowned craftsmanship and enduring elegance of Sarouk weaving traditions.
Wool, Cotton
1960s Persian Kerman Wool Area Rug, Hand-Knotted Floral Rug, 10′10″ x 16'5"
Located in Dallas, TX
This 1960s Persian Kerman area rug represents the refined elegance and masterful craftsmanship long associated with the historic weaving center of Kerman.
Wool, Cotton
$622Sale Price|40% Off
5.5x8.6 Ft Black Vintage Wool Area Rug for Modern Interiors. Handmade in Turkey
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Size: 5.5 x 8.6 Ft (165 x 262 cm) Materials: Wool and Cotton Color: Black Weaves: Hand-Knotted and Hand-Woven Age: Vintage Origin: Turkey Pile Height: Low Room: Any Room, Guestroom, ...
Wool, Cotton
$920Sale Price|40% Off
5.8x9.6 Ft One of a kind Traditional Vintage Handmade Turkish Wool Area Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Features: - Hand-knotted by master artisans for superior quality and craftsmanship - Premium wool pile with a sturdy cotton foundation for durability and longevity - Versatile area r...
Wool, Cotton
$608Sale Price|40% Off
5.5x8 Ft Vintage Turkish Wool Area Rug Overdyed in Yellow for Modern Interiors
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Size: 5.5 x 8 Ft (166 x 244 cm) Materials: Wool and Cotton Color: Yellow Weaves: Hand-Knotted and Hand-Woven Age: Vintage Origin: Turkey Pile Height: Low Room: Any Room, Guestroom, N...
Wool, Cotton
$1,074Sale Price|40% Off
6.8x10.2 Ft Vintage Turkish Wool Area Rug Overdyed in Blue for Modern Interiors
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Size: 6.8 x 10.2 Ft (206 x 310 cm) Materials: Wool and Cotton Color: Blue Weaves: Hand-Knotted and Hand-Woven Age: Vintage Origin: Turkey Pile Height: Low Room: Any Room, Guestroom, ...
Wool, Cotton
$1,332Sale Price|40% Off
7.7x11.2 Ft Vintage Turkish Wool Area Rug Overdyed in Pink for Modern Interiors
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Size: 7.7 x 11.2 Ft (233 x 340 cm) Materials: Wool and Cotton Color: Pink Weaves: Hand-Knotted and Hand-Woven Age: Vintage Origin: Turkey Pile Height: Low Room: Any Room, Guestroom, ...
Wool, Cotton
$1,521Sale Price|40% Off
7x10.5 Ft Vintage Handmade Wool Area Rug. One of a kind Turkish Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Features: - Hand-knotted by master artisans for superior quality and craftsmanship - Premium wool pile with a sturdy cotton foundation for durability and longevity - Versatile area r...
Wool, Cotton
$1,198Sale Price|40% Off
7x10.5 Ft One of a kind Traditional Vintage Handmade Turkish Wool Area Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Features: - Hand-knotted by master artisans for superior quality and craftsmanship - Premium wool pile with a sturdy cotton foundation for durability and longevity - Versatile area r...
Wool, Cotton
$1,630Sale Price|40% Off
6.8x10.2 Ft Vintage Handmade Wool Area Rug. One of a kind Turkish Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Features: - Hand-knotted by master artisans for superior quality and craftsmanship - Premium wool pile with a sturdy cotton foundation for durability and longevity - Versatile area r...
Wool, Cotton
$1,333Sale Price|40% Off
6.8x10.4 Ft Vintage Turkish Wool Area Rug. One of a kind Handmade Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Features: - Hand-knotted by master artisans for superior quality and craftsmanship - Premium wool pile with a sturdy cotton foundation for durability and longevity - Versatile area r...
Wool, Cotton
$646Sale Price|40% Off
6.3x9.6 Ft Vintage Hand Knotted Turkish Wool Area Rug Overdyed in Gray Color
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage hand-knotted Turkish area rug re-dyed in gray color. Finely hand knotted, low wool pile on cotton foundation.
Wool, Cotton
$832Sale Price|40% Off
6.6x10 Ft Vintage Handknotted Turkish Wool Area Rug with All-Over Floral Pattern
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from the 1960s, featuring an elegant all-over floral design in soft, neutral tones. The densely arranged botanical motifs create a refine...
Wool, Cotton
$766Sale Price|40% Off
6.2x11 Ft Vintage Hand-knotted Turkish Wool Area Rug Overdyed in Green Color
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Size: 6.2x11 Ft (186 x 330 cm) Weaves: Hand-Knotted and Hand-Woven Materials: Wool and Cotton Pile Height: Low Fringe: Low Room: Any Room, Guestroom, Nursery, Kid's Room, Lounge, Liv...
Wool, Cotton
$1,454Sale Price|40% Off
6.7x10.4 Ft Vintage Turkish Wool Area Rug in Muted Colors, Handmade Large Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
They each boast their own singular handmade aesthetic drawn from the centuries-old Turkish rug-weaving traditions. These rugs are made completely of sheep’s wool, hence they have a d...
Wool, Cotton
$1,045Sale Price|40% Off
6.4x9.8 Ft Vintage Handmade Turkish Wool Area Rug in Beige and Red Color
Located in Spring Valley, NY
They each boast their own singular handmade aesthetic drawn from the centuries-old Turkish rug-weaving traditions. These rugs are made completely of sheep’s wool, hence they have a d...
Wool, Cotton
$1,506Sale Price|40% Off
7x10.5 Ft Unique Vintage Handmade Turkish Wool Area Rug in Soft, Muted Colors
Located in Spring Valley, NY
They each boast their own singular handmade aesthetic drawn from the centuries-old Turkish rug-weaving traditions. These rugs are made completely of sheep’s wool, hence they have a d...
Wool, Cotton
$586Sale Price|60% Off
6x9 Ft Decorative Vintage Handmade Oushak Wool Area Rug in Soft, Muted Colors
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This vintage hand knotted Turkish Oushak area rug was made in the 1960s. It has low wool pile on cotton foundation.
Wool, Cotton
$475Sale Price|50% Off
5.7x9 ft Modern Turkish Wool Area Rug in Teal Green, Decorative Handmade Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Finely hand knotted, low wool pile on cotton foundation. Deep washed. Sturdy and can be used on a high traffic area, suitable for both residential and commercial interiors.
Wool, Cotton
$583Sale Price|40% Off
5x9.8 Ft Contemporary Wool Area Rug in Purple Color, Hand-Knotted in Turkey
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Size: 5 x 9.8 Ft (153 x 297 cm) Weaves: Hand-Knotted and Hand-Woven Materials: Wool and Cotton Pile Height: Low Fringe: Low Room: Any Room, Guestroom, Nursery, Kid's Room, Lounge, Li...
Wool, Cotton
$631Sale Price|40% Off
6x9.2 Ft Purple Wool Area Rug for Modern Interiors, Hand-Knotted in Turkey
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Size: 6 x 9.2 Ft (177 x 278 cm) Weaves: Hand-Knotted and Hand-Woven Materials: Wool and Cotton Pile Height: Low Fringe: Low Room: Any Room, Guestroom, Nursery, Kid's Room, Lounge, Li...
Wool, Cotton
$619Sale Price|40% Off
5.6x9.4 Ft Green Color Wool Area Rug for Modern Interiors, Handmade in Turkey
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Size: 5.6 x 9.4 Ft (170 x 284 cm) Weaves: Hand-Knotted and Hand-Woven Materials: Wool and Cotton Pile Height: Low Fringe: Low Room: Any Room, Guestroom, Nursery, Kid's Room, Lounge, ...
Wool, Cotton
$632Sale Price|40% Off
5.8x9.2 Ft Soft Pink Color Hand knotted Anti-bacterial Turkish Wool Area Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Size: 5.8 x 9.2 Ft (176 x 280 cm) Weaves: Hand-Knotted and Hand-Woven Materials: Wool and Cotton Pile Height: Low Fringe: Low Room: Any Room, Guestroom, Nursery, Kid's Room, Lounge, ...
Wool, Cotton
$541Sale Price|40% Off
5x9 Ft Modern Blue Color Handmade Turkish Wool Area Rug with Flower Design
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Size: 5 x 9 Ft (155 x 272 cm) Weaves: Hand-Knotted and Hand-Woven Materials: Wool and Cotton Pile Height: Low Fringe: Low Room: Any Room, Guestroom, Nursery, Kid's Room, Lounge, Livi...
Wool, Cotton
$583Sale Price|40% Off
5.3x9 Ft Blue Color Wool Area Rug with Floral Design, Handmade in Turkey
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Size: 5.3 x 9 Ft (161 x 273 cm) Weaves: Hand-Knotted and Hand-Woven Materials: Wool and Cotton Pile Height: Low Fringe: Low Room: Any Room, Guestroom, Nursery, Kid's Room, Lounge, Li...
Wool, Cotton
$1,976Sale Price|40% Off
7.5x12.2 Ft Modern Wool Area Rug, Hand-Made in Turkey, Purple Large Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Size: 7.5 x 12.2 Ft (226 x 370 cm) Weaves: Hand-Knotted and Hand-Woven Materials: Wool and Cotton Pile Height: Low Fringe: Low Room: Any Room, Guestroom, Nursery, Kid's Room, Lounge,...
Wool, Cotton
$766Sale Price|40% Off
6.7x9.7 Ft Contemporary Handmade Low Pile Turkish Wool Area Rug in Green Color
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Size: 6.7 x 9.7 Ft (203 x 294 cm) Weaves: Hand-Knotted and Hand-Woven Materials: Wool and Cotton Pile Height: Low Fringe: Low Room: Any Room, Guestroom, Nursery, Kid's Room, Lounge, ...
Wool, Cotton
$1,198Sale Price|40% Off
7x11.5 Ft Modern Handmade Blue Color Turkish Wool Area Rug with Floral Design
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Size: 7 x 11.5 Ft (210 x 350 cm) Weaves: Hand-Knotted and Hand-Woven Materials: Wool and Cotton Pile Height: Low Fringe: Low Room: Any Room, Guestroom, Nursery, Kid's Room, Lounge, L...
Wool, Cotton
$714Sale Price|40% Off
6x9 Ft Light Blue Color Handmade Turkish Wool Area Rug for Modern Interiors
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Size: 6 x 9 Ft (180 x 272 cm) Weaves: Hand-Knotted and Hand-Woven Materials: Wool and Cotton Pile Height: Low Fringe: Low Room: Any Room, Guestroom, Nursery, Kid's Room, Lounge, Livi...
Wool, Cotton
$469Sale Price|40% Off
5x8 Ft Green Color Wool Area Rug for Modern Interiors, Handmade in Turkey
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Size: 5 x 8 Ft (153 x 239 cm) Weaves: Hand-Knotted and Hand-Woven Materials: Wool and Cotton Pile Height: Low Fringe: Low Room: Any Room, Guestroom, Nursery, Kid's Room, Lounge, Livi...
Wool, Cotton
$510Sale Price|40% Off
5x8.7 Ft Contemporary Wool Area Rug in Brown Color. Hand-Knotted in Turkey
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Size: 5 x 8.7 Ft (150 x 265 cm) Weaves: Hand-Knotted and Hand-Woven Materials: Wool and Cotton Pile Height: Low Fringe: Low Room: Any Room, Guestroom, Nursery, Kid's Room, Lounge, Li...
Wool, Cotton
$693Sale Price|40% Off
5.3x9.2 Ft Hand Knotted Turkish Wool Area Rug in Pink. Gift for Girls
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Size: 5.3 x 9.2 Ft (160 x 278 cm) Weaves: Hand-Knotted and Hand-Woven Materials: Wool and Cotton Pile Height: Low Fringe: Low Room: Any Room, Guestroom, Nursery, Kid's Room, Lounge, ...
Wool, Cotton
$590Sale Price|40% Off
5.7x9 Ft Navy Blue Color Handmade Turkish Wool Area Rug for Modern Interiors
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Size: 5.7 x 9 Ft (171 x 269 cm) Weaves: Hand-Knotted and Hand-Woven Materials: Wool and Cotton Pile Height: Low Fringe: Low Room: Any Room, Guestroom, Nursery, Kid's Room, Lounge, Li...
Wool, Cotton
$743Sale Price|40% Off
6.2x10.2 Ft Pink Wool Area Rug for Modern Interiors, Hand-Knotted in Turkey
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Size: 6.2 x 10.2 Ft (188 x 308 cm) Weaves: Hand-Knotted and Hand-Woven Materials: Wool and Cotton Pile Height: Low Fringe: Low Room: Any Room, Guestroom, Nursery, Kid's Room, Lounge,...
Wool, Cotton
$633Sale Price|40% Off
5.6x9.6 Ft Light Blue Color Handmade Turkish Wool Area Rug for Modern Interiors
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Size: 5.6 x 9.6 Ft (170 x 290 cm) Weaves: Hand-Knotted and Hand-Woven Materials: Wool and Cotton Pile Height: Low Fringe: Low Room: Any Room, Guestroom, Nursery, Kid's Room, Lounge, ...
Wool, Cotton
$792Sale Price|40% Off
6.6x10.2 Ft Modern Handmade Blue Color Turkish Wool Area Rug with Floral Design
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Size: 6.6 x 10.2 Ft (199 x 310 cm) Weaves: Hand-Knotted and Hand-Woven Materials: Wool and Cotton Pile Height: Low Fringe: Low Room: Any Room, Guestroom, Nursery, Kid's Room, Lounge,...
Wool, Cotton
$589Sale Price|40% Off
5.6x9 Ft Handmade Dark Green Color Turkish Wool Area Rug for Modern Interiors
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Size: 5.6 x 9 Ft (170 x 270 cm) Weaves: Hand-Knotted and Hand-Woven Materials: Wool and Cotton Pile Height: Low Fringe: Low Room: Any Room, Guestroom, Nursery, Kid's Room, Lounge, Li...
Wool, Cotton
$598Sale Price|40% Off
5.2x9 Ft Contemporary Wool Area Rug in Pink Color. Hand-Knotted in Turkey
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Size: 5.2 x 9 Ft (157 x 272 cm) Weaves: Hand-Knotted and Hand-Woven Materials: Wool and Cotton Pile Height: Low Fringe: Low Room: Any Room, Guestroom, Nursery, Kid's Room, Lounge, Li...
Wool, Cotton
$619Sale Price|40% Off
5.6x9.4 Ft Distressed Handmade Turkish Wool Area Rug Re-Dyed in Orange Color
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Size: 5.6 x 9.4 Ft (170 x 284 cm) Weaves: Hand-Knotted and Hand-Woven Materials: Wool and Cotton Pile Height: Low Fringe: Low Room: Any Room, Guestroom, Nursery, Kid's Room, Lounge, ...
Wool, Cotton
$649Sale Price|40% Off
5.3x8.6 Ft Purple Color Modern Handmade Turkish Wool Area Rug with Floral Design
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Size: 5.3 x 8.6 Ft (159 x 262 cm) Weaves: Hand-Knotted and Hand-Woven Materials: Wool and Cotton Pile Height: Low Fringe: Low Room: Any Room, Guestroom, Nursery, Kid's Room, Lounge, ...
Wool, Cotton
$702Sale Price|40% Off
5.7x9.8 Ft Authentic Modern Handmade Turkish Wool Area Rug in Light Blue Color
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Size: 5.7 x 9.8 Ft (173 x 296 cm) Weaves: Hand-Knotted and Hand-Woven Materials: Wool and Cotton Pile Height: Low Fringe: Low Room: Any Room, Guestroom, Nursery, Kid's Room, Lounge, ...
Wool, Cotton
$327Sale Price|40% Off
4x7 Ft Modern Handmade Blue Color Turkish Wool Area Rug with Medallion Design
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Size: 4 x 7 Ft (120 x 213 cm) Weaves: Hand-Knotted and Hand-Woven Materials: Wool and Cotton Pile Height: Low Fringe: Low Room: Any Room, Guestroom, Nursery, Kid's Room, Lounge, Livi...
Wool, Cotton
$670Sale Price|40% Off
6x9.7 Ft Contemporary Wool Area Rug in Blue Color, Hand-knotted in Turkey
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Size: 6 x 9.7 Ft (177 x 295 cm) Weaves: Hand-Knotted and Hand-Woven Materials: Wool and Cotton Pile Height: Low Fringe: Low Room: Any Room, Guestroom, Nursery, Kid's Room, Lounge, Li...
Wool, Cotton
$954Sale Price|40% Off
7.4x10.5 Ft Handmade Blue Color Turkish Wool Area Rug, Modern Living Room Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Size: 7.4 x 10.5 Ft (224 x 320 cm) Weaves: Hand-Knotted and Hand-Woven Materials: Wool and Cotton Pile Height: Low Fringe: Low Room: Any Room, Guestroom, Nursery, Kid's Room, Lounge,...
Wool, Cotton
$673Sale Price|40% Off
5.3x9 Ft Contemporary Handmade Turkish Wool Area Rug Over-Dyed in Blue Color
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Size: 5.3 x 9 Ft (160 x 270 cm) Weaves: Hand-Knotted and Hand-Woven Materials: Wool and Cotton Pile Height: Low Fringe: Low Room: Any Room, Guestroom, Nursery, Kid's Room, Lounge, Li...
Wool, Cotton
$543Sale Price|40% Off
5.2x8.8 Ft Light Blue Color Handmade Turkish Wool Area Rug for Modern Interiors
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Size: 5.2 x 8.8 Ft (158 x 268 cm) Weaves: Hand-Knotted and Hand-Woven Materials: Wool and Cotton Pile Height: Low Fringe: Low Room: Any Room, Guestroom, Nursery, Kid's Room, Lounge, ...
Wool, Cotton
$676Sale Price|40% Off
5.6x9 Ft Contemporary Handmade Low Pile Turkish Wool Area Rug in Pink Color
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Size: 5.6 x 9 Ft (170 x 270 cm) Weaves: Hand-Knotted and Hand-Woven Materials: Wool and Cotton Pile Height: Low Fringe: Low Room: Any Room, Guestroom, Nursery, Kid's Room, Lounge, Li...
Wool, Cotton
$342Sale Price|40% Off
4x7 Ft Modern Handmade Blue Color Turkish Wool Area Rug with Medallion Design
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Size: 4 x 7 Ft (118 x 213 cm) Weaves: Hand-Knotted and Hand-Woven Materials: Wool and Cotton Pile Height: Low Fringe: Low Room: Any Room, Guestroom, Nursery, Kid's Room, Lounge, Livi...
Wool, Cotton
$617Sale Price|40% Off
5.5x9.5 Ft Contemporary Hand-Knotted Turkish Wool Area Rug in Dark Green Color
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Size: 5.5 x 9.5 Ft (167 x 288 cm) Weaves: Hand-Knotted and Hand-Woven Materials: Wool and Cotton Pile Height: Low Fringe: Low Room: Any Room, Guestroom, Nursery, Kid's Room, Lounge, ...
Wool, Cotton
$739Sale Price|40% Off
5.7x9 Ft Light Blue Color Handmade Turkish Wool Area Rug for Modern Interiors
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Size: 5.7 x 9 Ft (173 x 274 cm) Weaves: Hand-Knotted and Hand-Woven Materials: Wool and Cotton Pile Height: Low Fringe: Low Room: Any Room, Guestroom, Nursery, Kid's Room, Lounge, Li...
Wool, Cotton
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.
In the late 1890s, the firm of Alexander Morton & Co. set out to introduce a new category of crafts to the British Isles: hand-knotted rugs.
Embroidered with snakes, turtles, birds and vines, it celebrates a dazzling natural world before the arrival of Adam and Eve.
The colorful design captures the natural splendor of a backyard garden.
The rising fashion star is having his first solo show of furniture designs, at Southern Guild in Cape Town, and his far-out, snaking forms are like nothing you've ever seen.
Top carpet companies are expanding the arena of artful floor coverings, seeking out creatives from other media and marrying their talents to textiles.
The New York–based rug designers employ earthy colors and time-honored artistry in their creations.
The New York interior designer found inspiration in disco culture and astrology for her debut home collection.
Persian garden carpets, with their timeless beauty and unmatched craftsmanship, have an enduring appeal.