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Antique Ushak Carpet - Late of 19th Century Ushak Carpet
Antique Ushak Carpet - Late of 19th Century Ushak Carpet

Antique Ushak Carpet - Late of 19th Century Ushak Carpet

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This Ushak carpet, which is rare among antique carpets, will add a sophisticated atmosphere to its place.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Ushak Carpet - Late of 19th Century Ushak Carpet
Antique Ushak Carpet - Late of 19th Century Ushak Carpet

Antique Ushak Carpet - Late of 19th Century Ushak Carpet

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This antique Ushak carpet dates from the late 19th century and attracts attention with its rich history and artistic value.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Ushak Carpet - Late 19th century
Antique Ushak Carpet - Late 19th century

Antique Ushak Carpet - Late 19th century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

Antique Ushak Carpet - Late 19th century This antique Ushak carpet is a unique work of handcraft, woven in Western Anatolia towards the end of the 19th century.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Late of 19th Century Ushak Carpet - Vintage Wool Ushak Carpet
Late of 19th Century Ushak Carpet - Vintage Wool Ushak Carpet

Late of 19th Century Ushak Carpet - Vintage Wool Ushak Carpet

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This elegant and rare antique Ushak carpet is an artistic heritage that has been carried from the late 19th century to the present day.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Late of 19th Century Ushak Carpet
Late of 19th Century Ushak Carpet

Late of 19th Century Ushak Carpet

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This unique antique Ushak carpet is a masterpiece reflecting the timeless elegance and mastery of Ottoman carpet art.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Ushak Carpet - Late 19th century
Antique Ushak Carpet - Late 19th century

Antique Ushak Carpet - Late 19th century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This authentic late 19th century Ushak carpet is a fine example of the long and prestigious weaving tradition of Western Anatolia.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Finished Ushak Carpet 374x265cm
Antique Finished Ushak Carpet 374x265cm

Antique Finished Ushak Carpet 374x265cm

Located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

Decorative Ushak carpet with an impressive colour pallet that makes it easy to place.

Category

2010s Asian Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Ushak Carpet - Late 19th Century
Antique Ushak Carpet - Late 19th Century

Antique Ushak Carpet - Late 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This impressive late 19th century Ushak carpet is a distinguished example of Western Anatolian weaving, celebrated for its spacious composition, refined ornamentation, and harmonious...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Finished Ushak Carpet, West Anatolia
Antique Finished Ushak Carpet, West Anatolia

Antique Finished Ushak Carpet, West Anatolia

Located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

Decorative antique finished Ushak carpet. This is a new production with high quality handspun wool and natural dyes.

Category

2010s More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Late of 19th Century Ushak Carpet
Late of 19th Century Ushak Carpet

Late of 19th Century Ushak Carpet

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

Late of 19th Century Ushak Carpet This rare Ushak rug, dating from the mid-19th century, boasts an elegant and striking appearance.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Ushak Carpet, West Anatolia, Late 19th Century
Antique Ushak Carpet, West Anatolia, Late 19th Century

Antique Ushak Carpet, West Anatolia, Late 19th Century

Located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

Rare antique Ushak carpet. It is very difficult to find Ushak in this square size.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Turkish More Carpets

Materials

Wool

New Ushak Carpet Turkish Central Anatolian Wool Hand Woven Oushak Ushak Rug
New Ushak Carpet Turkish Central Anatolian Wool Hand Woven Oushak Ushak Rug

New Ushak Carpet Turkish Central Anatolian Wool Hand Woven Oushak Ushak Rug

Located in Tokyo, JP

Why Choose Our Ushak Carpets? Every Ushak carpet is expertly crafted to showcase intricate designs and a noble elegance reminiscent of their royal history, having adorned the courts ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

New Ushak Carpet Oushak Vivid Color Anatolian Turkish Revival Rug Natural Dyed
New Ushak Carpet Oushak Vivid Color Anatolian Turkish Revival Rug Natural Dyed

New Ushak Carpet Oushak Vivid Color Anatolian Turkish Revival Rug Natural Dyed

Located in Tokyo, JP

The town of Ushak, north of Denizli, is probably one of the most important and renowned carpet centers.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Vintage Ushak Carpet Oushak Soft Color Turkish Revival Rug Usak Natural Dyed
Vintage Ushak Carpet Oushak Soft Color Turkish Revival Rug Usak Natural Dyed

Vintage Ushak Carpet Oushak Soft Color Turkish Revival Rug Usak Natural Dyed

Located in Tokyo, JP

The town of Ushak, north of Denizli, is probably one of the most important and renowned carpet centers.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Modern Ushak Carpet
Modern Ushak Carpet

Modern Ushak Carpet

Located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

This modern design carpet woven with an Ushak weave a production piece.

Category

2010s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turkish Central Anatolian Ushak Carpet Wool Bird Motif Oushak Usak Handwoven Rug
Turkish Central Anatolian Ushak Carpet Wool Bird Motif Oushak Usak Handwoven Rug

Turkish Central Anatolian Ushak Carpet Wool Bird Motif Oushak Usak Handwoven Rug

Located in Tokyo, JP

Why Choose Our Ushak Carpets? Every Ushak carpet is expertly crafted to showcase intricate designs and a noble elegance reminiscent of their royal history, having adorned the courts ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Antique Wool Ushak Carpet
Antique Wool Ushak Carpet

Antique Wool Ushak Carpet

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This unique 19th-century antique Uşak rug stands out with its rich history and cultural heritage. Uşak rugs are among the most valuable hand-woven rugs produced during the Ottoman Em...

Category

Antique 19th Century Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Ushak Carpet 250x182cm
Modern Ushak Carpet 250x182cm

Modern Ushak Carpet 250x182cm

Located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

This modern design carpet woven with an Ushak weave is one of our production pieces.

Category

2010s Turkish Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique USHAK Carpet, Red Field with Central Medal, Turkish, 1910
Antique USHAK Carpet, Red Field with Central Medal, Turkish, 1910

Antique USHAK Carpet, Red Field with Central Medal, Turkish, 1910

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Then enjoy at least one genuine product, made to keep You company and be parte of Your home. This is an antique USHAK carpet, with original colors, not faded by chemical substances,...

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ushak Carpet, West Anatolia, 412x300cm
Ushak Carpet, West Anatolia, 412x300cm

Ushak Carpet, West Anatolia, 412x300cm

Located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

This is a production of Ushak with natural dyes and handspun wool. To achieve the original Ushak look it has an authentic Ushak weave. The result is this spectacular piece with all ...

Category

2010s More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Finished Ushak Carpet 376x312cm
Antique Finished Ushak Carpet 376x312cm

Antique Finished Ushak Carpet 376x312cm

Located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

Ushak is a carpet woven in Turkey, and the weave lends itself to a very versatile product whose designs can be developed to taste with stunning results.

Category

2010s Turkish Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Finished Ushak Carpet 305x250cm
Antique Finished Ushak Carpet 305x250cm

Antique Finished Ushak Carpet 305x250cm

Located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

Ushak is a carpet woven in Turkey and the weave lends itself to a very versatile product that designs can be developed to taste, with stunning results.

Category

2010s Asian Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Finished Ushak Carpet 357x309cm
Antique Finished Ushak Carpet 357x309cm

Antique Finished Ushak Carpet 357x309cm

Located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

Ushak is a carpet woven in Turkey and the weave lends itself to a very versatile product that designs can be developed to taste, with stunning results.

Category

2010s Turkish Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Ushak Carpet - Late 19th century (c. 1880–1900)
Antique Ushak Carpet - Late 19th century (c. 1880–1900)

Antique Ushak Carpet - Late 19th century (c. 1880–1900)

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

The slight tonal differences in color transitions (“abrash”) are due to the effect of natural dyes and are an indication of the authentic structure of the carpet. The weaving density...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ararat Rugs Medallion Ushak Carpet Museum Piece 17th C. Revival Rug Natural Dyed
Ararat Rugs Medallion Ushak Carpet Museum Piece 17th C. Revival Rug Natural Dyed

Ararat Rugs Medallion Ushak Carpet Museum Piece 17th C. Revival Rug Natural Dyed

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

According to their structure and patterning, there are several types of Ushak carpets: the star Ushak, the medallion Ushak, the 'bird' carpet (with a white background, the name relat...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Antique Ushak Carpet - Big Size Antique Oushak Carpet
Antique Ushak Carpet - Big Size Antique Oushak Carpet

Antique Ushak Carpet - Big Size Antique Oushak Carpet

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This antique Uşak rug, a unique work of art, is designed to add elegance to any space with its rich history and eye-catching patterns. Uşak rugs stand out as one of the finest exampl...

Category

Antique 19th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Late of 19th Century Ushak Carpet - Antique Anatolian Carpet
Late of 19th Century Ushak Carpet - Antique Anatolian Carpet

Late of 19th Century Ushak Carpet - Antique Anatolian Carpet

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This antique Uşak rug features intricate patterns in light and dark tones on an orange background. The carpet features a central medallion, corner brackets and an ornate border with ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Ushak Lorenzo Lotto Carpet Oushak Turkish Revival Rug Natural Dyed
Vintage Ushak Lorenzo Lotto Carpet Oushak Turkish Revival Rug Natural Dyed

Vintage Ushak Lorenzo Lotto Carpet Oushak Turkish Revival Rug Natural Dyed

Located in Tokyo, JP

Beautiful old Ushak carpets are rare and seldom appear in the trade.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Oushak Palmette Lattice Rug Ushak Turkish Revival Carpet Natural Dye
Ararat Rugs Oushak Palmette Lattice Rug Ushak Turkish Revival Carpet Natural Dye

Ararat Rugs Oushak Palmette Lattice Rug Ushak Turkish Revival Carpet Natural Dye

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

The town of Ushak, north of Denizli, is probably one of the most important and renowned carpet centers.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ushak Sampler Vaghireh, Hand-Knotted Wool, Turkey, 1945
Ushak Sampler Vaghireh, Hand-Knotted Wool, Turkey, 1945

Ushak Sampler Vaghireh, Hand-Knotted Wool, Turkey, 1945

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

A truly rare sampler from my private collection is now up for sale: a "Vaghireh", a sampler of the famous Turkish Ushak carpet. Every large workshop has these samples available, whi...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Other Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Oushak Carpet, Muted  colors 11'7" 14'8"
Antique Oushak Carpet, Muted  colors 11'7" 14'8"

Antique Oushak Carpet, Muted colors 11'7" 14'8"

Located in Evanston, IL

Step into a world of refined beauty with our exquisite Antique Ushak Carpet, a true masterpiece from the 19th century that radiates sophistication.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Angora Oushak Carpet
Antique Angora Oushak Carpet

Antique Angora Oushak Carpet

$23,999Sale Price|33% Off

Antique Angora Oushak Carpet

Located in Evanston, IL

The softness of the angora wool compliments the spectacular charm of this Ushak carpet.

Category

Antique 1880s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ararat Rugs Medallion Oushak Carpet Museum Piece 17th C. Revival Rug Natural Dye
Ararat Rugs Medallion Oushak Carpet Museum Piece 17th C. Revival Rug Natural Dye

Ararat Rugs Medallion Oushak Carpet Museum Piece 17th C. Revival Rug Natural Dye

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

According to their structure and patterning, there are several types of Ushak carpets: the star Ushak, the medallion Ushak, the 'bird' carpet (with a white background, the name relat...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Vintage Oushak Rug 10' x 14'
Vintage Oushak Rug 10' x 14'

Vintage Oushak Rug 10' x 14'

$7,600Sale Price|45% Off

Vintage Oushak Rug 10' x 14'

Located in New York, NY

Usak carpets, Ushak carpets or Oushak carpets (Turkish: Usak Kilimi) are Turkish carpets that use a particular family of designs, called by convention after the city of Usak, Turkey ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Oushak Rug Vintage Medallion Design (6' 0" x 11' 5")
Oushak Rug Vintage Medallion Design (6' 0" x 11' 5")

Oushak Rug Vintage Medallion Design (6' 0" x 11' 5")

Located in Ferrara, IT

This Turkish Ushak Carpet is an exquisite work of art, and it will add a touch of luxury to any home.

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Other Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Majestic Scarlet Red Color and Eccentric Palmettes Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Majestic Scarlet Red Color and Eccentric Palmettes Antique Turkish Oushak Rug

Majestic Scarlet Red Color and Eccentric Palmettes Antique Turkish Oushak Rug

Located in New York, NY

This is a very special Ushak carpet. The strong red field has a wandering lozenge lattice punctuated with various eccentric palmettes, leaving plenty of open space.

Category

1990s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Oushak Rug Early 19th Century
Oushak Rug Early 19th Century

Oushak Rug Early 19th Century

Located in Ferrara, IT

This stunning hand-woven Turkish Ushak carpet from the borlu village probably which is over a century old, and it shows in its intricate craftsmanship.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Oushak Rug 6'0" x 9'0"
Oushak Rug 6'0" x 9'0"

Oushak Rug 6'0" x 9'0"

$2,240Sale Price|43% Off

Oushak Rug 6'0" x 9'0"

Located in New York, NY

Oushak carpets, Ushak carpets or Oushak Carpets (Turkish: Oushak Kilimi) are Turkish carpets that use a particular family of designs, called by convention after the city of Oushak, T...

Category

20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Oushak Rug 9'0" x 12'0"
Oushak Rug 9'0" x 12'0"

Oushak Rug 9'0" x 12'0"

$3,520Sale Price|64% Off

Oushak Rug 9'0" x 12'0"

Located in New York, NY

Ousak carpets, Ushak carpets or Oushak Carpets (Turkish: Usak Kilimi) are Turkish carpets that use a particular family of designs, called by convention after the city of Usak, Turkey...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Oushak Rug 6'0" x 9'0"
Oushak Rug 6'0" x 9'0"

Oushak Rug 6'0" x 9'0"

$2,240Sale Price|54% Off

Oushak Rug 6'0" x 9'0"

Located in New York, NY

Oushak carpets, Ushak carpets or Oushak carpets (Turkish: Oushak Kilimi) are Turkish carpets that use a particular family of designs, called by convention after the city of Oushak, T...

Category

20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Oushak Rug 4'11'' x 11'4''
Antique Oushak Rug 4'11'' x 11'4''

Antique Oushak Rug 4'11'' x 11'4''

$4,160Sale Price|38% Off

Antique Oushak Rug 4'11'' x 11'4''

Located in New York, NY

Usak carpets, Ushak carpets or Oushak carpets (Turkish: Usak Kilimi) are Turkish carpets that use a particular family of designs, called by convention after the city of Usak, Turkey,...

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Ushak Rug Handwoven Oriental Red Wool Carpet
Antique Turkish Ushak Rug Handwoven Oriental Red Wool Carpet

Antique Turkish Ushak Rug Handwoven Oriental Red Wool Carpet

Located in Wembley, GB

This elegant carpet was woven by hand in Turkey in the 1890s. It is an Ushak rug, Ushak or Oushak carpets are named after the city of Usak, one of the larger towns of Anatolia, a maj...

Category

Antique 1890s Turkish Hollywood Regency Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Uzbeki Ushak
Uzbeki Ushak

Uzbeki Ushak

$6,534Sale Price|20% Off

Uzbeki Ushak

Located in HILVERSUM, NH

Ushak style carpet.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Uzbeki Ushak
Uzbeki Ushak

Uzbeki Ushak

$4,935Sale Price|20% Off

Uzbeki Ushak

Located in HILVERSUM, NH

Ushak style carpet.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Uzbeki Ushak
Uzbeki Ushak

Uzbeki Ushak

$4,406Sale Price|40% Off

Uzbeki Ushak

Located in HILVERSUM, NH

Ushak style carpet.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Ushak Rug with Seljuk Floral Motifs, Handwoven Natural Dye Carpet
Contemporary Ushak Rug with Seljuk Floral Motifs, Handwoven Natural Dye Carpet

Contemporary Ushak Rug with Seljuk Floral Motifs, Handwoven Natural Dye Carpet

Located in Tokyo, JP

However, unlike some finely woven workshop carpets that can feel cold or impersonal, Ushak rugs have a warm and gentle charm.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Transilvanian Ushak Prayer Rug Anatolian Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
Ararat Rugs Transilvanian Ushak Prayer Rug Anatolian Revival Carpet Natural Dyed

Ararat Rugs Transilvanian Ushak Prayer Rug Anatolian Revival Carpet Natural Dyed

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

Carpets called Siebenburgen or Transylvanian are those which have been found in the Protestant churches of Siebenburgen.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

New Handwoven Wool Ushak Oushak Fine Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Carpet
New Handwoven Wool Ushak Oushak Fine Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Carpet

New Handwoven Wool Ushak Oushak Fine Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Carpet

Located in Tokyo, JP

This is a new kilim from Uşak (Oushak, Ushak), Western Anatolia, near the Aegean Sea. Uşak is famous for its carpets, and there are many wonderful ones, but it is also a region that ...

Category

2010s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

New Handwoven Wool Ushak Oushak Fine Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Carpet
New Handwoven Wool Ushak Oushak Fine Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Carpet

New Handwoven Wool Ushak Oushak Fine Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Carpet

Located in Tokyo, JP

This is a new kilim from Uşak (Oushak, Ushak), Western Anatolia, near the Aegean Sea. Uşak is famous for its carpets, and there are many wonderful ones, but it is also a region that ...

Category

2010s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

Vintage Turkish Ushak Runner
Vintage Turkish Ushak Runner

Vintage Turkish Ushak Runner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Turkish Ushak rug from the early 1900s possesses an irresistible allure with its evenly worn areas and three central medallions. This masterpiece is a timeless representation of ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Ushak Floral Rug
Vintage Turkish Ushak Floral Rug

Vintage Turkish Ushak Floral Rug

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This splendid Turkish Ushak rug hailing from the 1920s, exquisitely displays the Gul Farang floral patterns that make it truly one-of-a-kind. The ivory background serves as the perfe...

Category

Antique 19th Century Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Ushak Carpet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal ushak carpet for your home. Frequently made of fabric, wool and cotton, every ushak carpet was constructed with great care. There are 26 variations of the antique or vintage ushak carpet you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect ushak carpet — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A ushak carpet is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Modern styles are sought with frequency. cc-tapis each produced at least one beautiful ushak carpet that is worth considering.

How Much is a Ushak Carpet?

Prices for a ushak carpet can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $620 and can go as high as $60,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,750.

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.