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Vintage Oushak Runner, Mid-20th Century
Vintage Oushak Runner, Mid-20th Century

Vintage Oushak Runner, Mid-20th Century

Located in New York, NY

This vintage runner is a simple study in medium brown and khaki with shadow details in golden tan

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Kareje Vintage Runner - 3'10" x 14'5"
Kareje Vintage Runner - 3'10" x 14'5"

Kareje Vintage Runner - 3'10" x 14'5"

Located in New York, NY

Introducing the Kareje Runner, a stunning piece that seamlessly blends traditional elegance with

Category

Late 20th Century Persian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Barkkara Rug Runner Hand Knotted
Vintage Barkkara Rug Runner Hand Knotted

Vintage Barkkara Rug Runner Hand Knotted

$796Sale Price|20% Off

W 40 in L 80 in

Vintage Barkkara Rug Runner Hand Knotted

Located in Seattle, WA

Vintage Barkkara rug Runner hand knotted Dimensions. 40 W ; 80 L

Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Runner

Materials

Fabric

ON SALE Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
ON SALE Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

ON SALE Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

! Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa

Category

1950s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Bakhtiari Runner, 20th Century
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Runner, 20th Century

Antique Persian Bakhtiari Runner, 20th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Antique Persian Bakhtiari Runner Rug, 20th Century Incorporation of European design motifs like

Category

20th Century Persian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

E. 20thc Wool Road Runner Pillow
E. 20thc Wool Road Runner Pillow

E. 20thc Wool Road Runner Pillow

$556Sale Price|20% Off

H 12 in W 13 in D 6 in

E. 20thc Wool Road Runner Pillow

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful Road Runner pillow with a wondrous inner design of the bird and unusual color pallet to

Category

1940s American Adirondack Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Anatolian Turkish Runner
Mid-20th Century Anatolian Turkish Runner

Mid-20th Century Anatolian Turkish Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A bold mid-20th century Anatolian Turkish Runner with a repeated geometric lattice pattern with

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Kurd Bidjar Long Antique Runner
Zabihi Collection Kurd Bidjar Long Antique Runner

Zabihi Collection Kurd Bidjar Long Antique Runner

Located in New York, NY

Interesting Persian kurd bidjar runner, accents in different shades of blue, green, orange on a

Category

20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Natural Wool Field Vintage Kars Runner
Natural Wool Field Vintage Kars Runner

Natural Wool Field Vintage Kars Runner

Located in New York, NY

Twice inscribed illegibly, this wide village kenare (runner) shows an expansive ecru natural wool

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Karejeh Vintage Runner - 3'3" x 14'0"
Karejeh Vintage Runner - 3'3" x 14'0"

Karejeh Vintage Runner - 3'3" x 14'0"

Located in New York, NY

Introducing the Kareje Runner, a masterpiece of elegance and sophistication that transcends

Category

1980s Persian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Wonderful Early 20th Century Tabriz Runner
Wonderful Early 20th Century Tabriz Runner

Wonderful Early 20th Century Tabriz Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century Persian Tabriz runner with a beautiful all-over trellis and paisley pattern

Category

1940s Asian Tabriz Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Washed Out Turkish Oushak Runner
Vintage Washed Out Turkish Oushak Runner

Vintage Washed Out Turkish Oushak Runner

Located in New York, NY

This village kenare (runner) shows eight octagonal “Memling guls” on a richly abrashed brown field

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Runner 3'0" x 9'2''
Vintage Turkish Runner 3'0" x 9'2''

Vintage Turkish Runner 3'0" x 9'2''

$1,160Sale Price|63% Off

W 36 in L 110 in

Vintage Turkish Runner 3'0" x 9'2''

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Turkish Runner 3' x 9'2''. The crimson field is decorated with four floating rough oval

Category

1960s Turkish Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner

Located in New York, NY

Mid 20th century one of a kind Turkish Oushak runner Measures: 3'3'' x 12'6''.

Category

20th Century Turkish American Classical Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Kareje Vintage Runner - 2'1" x 6'4"
Kareje Vintage Runner - 2'1" x 6'4"

Kareje Vintage Runner - 2'1" x 6'4"

Located in New York, NY

Introducing the Kareje Runner, a captivating masterpiece that effortlessly blends traditional

Category

Late 20th Century Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Mid-20th Century Kurdish Kilim Runner
Mid-20th Century Kurdish Kilim Runner

Mid-20th Century Kurdish Kilim Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful mid-20th century Persian Kurdish Kilim runner with an all-over crimson paisley pattern

Category

1940s Persian Kilim Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Blue Antique Heriz Handmade Wool Runner
Blue Antique Heriz Handmade Wool Runner

Blue Antique Heriz Handmade Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful antique Heriz hand knotted wool runner with a blue and red field. This Heriz runner has

Category

Late 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Tribal Ardabil Rug Runner
Vintage Persian Tribal Ardabil Rug Runner

Vintage Persian Tribal Ardabil Rug Runner

Located in San Diego, CA

This runner is knotted in the province of Azarbayjan in north-west of Iran. This city is perhaps as

Category

1960s Persian Tribal Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Kurd Antique Runner - 3'8" x 13'6"
Kurd Antique Runner - 3'8" x 13'6"

Kurd Antique Runner - 3'8" x 13'6"

Located in New York, NY

Elevate your home with the mesmerizing beauty of our Kurdish runner, a true masterpiece in the

Category

1940s Persian Other Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Persian Tribal Ardabil Rug Runner
Vintage Persian Tribal Ardabil Rug Runner

Vintage Persian Tribal Ardabil Rug Runner

$1,225Sale Price|30% Off

W 26 in L 117 in

Vintage Persian Tribal Ardabil Rug Runner

Located in San Diego, CA

This runner is knotted in the province of Azarbayjan in north-west of Iran. This city is perhaps as

Category

1960s Persian Tribal Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Persian Tribal Ardabil Rug Runner
Vintage Persian Tribal Ardabil Rug Runner

Vintage Persian Tribal Ardabil Rug Runner

Located in San Diego, CA

This runner is knotted in the province of Azarbayjan in north-west of Iran. This city is perhaps as

Category

1960s Persian Adam Style Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Mid-20th Century Turkish Konya Runner
Mid-20th Century Turkish Konya Runner

Mid-20th Century Turkish Konya Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A stunning Mid-20th Century Turkish Konya runner with a simple all-over diamond pattern woven in

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Colorful Turkish Anatolian Wide Runner
Zabihi Collection Colorful Turkish Anatolian Wide Runner

Zabihi Collection Colorful Turkish Anatolian Wide Runner

Located in New York, NY

Bright red medallions highlight this wide vintage Turkish Runner . Signed by weaver and dated in

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Bohemian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Persian Floral Pair Tabriz Runner Rug
Persian Floral Pair Tabriz Runner Rug

Persian Floral Pair Tabriz Runner Rug

$2,500Sale Price / set|51% Off

W 33 in L 117 in

Persian Floral Pair Tabriz Runner Rug

Located in San Diego, CA

Introducing a stunning hand knotted Persian Tabriz runner that epitomizes quality craftsmanship and

Category

1980s Persian Tabriz Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Zabihi Collection Long Antique Persian Malayer Runner
Zabihi Collection Long Antique Persian Malayer Runner

Zabihi Collection Long Antique Persian Malayer Runner

Located in New York, NY

a very long 1940s Persian Malayer Runner Details rug no. j4639 size 3' 3" x 26' (99 x 792 cm

Category

20th Century Persian Malayer Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Sarab Antique Runner - 3'2" x 10'3"
Sarab Antique Runner - 3'2" x 10'3"

Sarab Antique Runner - 3'2" x 10'3"

Located in New York, NY

Immerse yourself in the understated yet captivating beauty of our Sarab runner, a true testament to

Category

1940s Other Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Zabihi Collection Vintage Moroccan Checkerboard Runner
Zabihi Collection Vintage Moroccan Checkerboard Runner

Zabihi Collection Vintage Moroccan Checkerboard Runner

Located in New York, NY

Mid 20th century moroccan small runner with the ever recurring archetypical checkerboard design

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Nice vintage sino Persian silk runner
Nice vintage sino Persian silk runner

Nice vintage sino Persian silk runner

$2,359

W 32.29 in L 117.33 in

Nice vintage sino Persian silk runner

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Pretty vintage Persian style Chinese runner with beautiful design in style of Tabriz rugs and nice

Category

1980s Chinese Tabriz Vintage Runner

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Zabihi Collection Primitive Vintage Turkish Deco Runner
Zabihi Collection Primitive Vintage Turkish Deco Runner

Zabihi Collection Primitive Vintage Turkish Deco Runner

Located in New York, NY

Mid 20th century Turkish Deco Runner Details rug no. j3829 size 2' 6" x 6' 11" (76 x 211 cm)

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Persian Dargazin Runner
Mid-20th Century Persian Dargazin Runner

Mid-20th Century Persian Dargazin Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful mid-20th century Persian Dargazin runner with a mirrored stylized floral and vine

Category

1940s Persian Tribal Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Turkish Anatolian Geometric Runner
Zabihi Collection Turkish Anatolian Geometric Runner

Zabihi Collection Turkish Anatolian Geometric Runner

$1,500Sale Price|50% Off

W 34 in L 166 in

Zabihi Collection Turkish Anatolian Geometric Runner

Located in New York, NY

A mid-20th-century Turkish geometric runner in earth tones Measures: 2'10" x 13'10''.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Georgian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Bright Red Antique Oushak Short Runner
Bright Red Antique Oushak Short Runner

Bright Red Antique Oushak Short Runner

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th century narrow and short antique oushak runner in red. Measures: 2'5'' x 6'6''.

Category

20th Century Turkish Bohemian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Malayer Runner with a Floral Design
Malayer Runner with a Floral Design

Malayer Runner with a Floral Design

Located in New York, NY

Six identical modules of a flowering plant issuing from a vase set between curling, giant sawtooth leaves, are stacked on the abrashed slate field; with flower spray lateral fillers....

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Karejeh Vintage Runner - 3'2" x 10'9"
Karejeh Vintage Runner - 3'2" x 10'9"

Karejeh Vintage Runner - 3'2" x 10'9"

Located in New York, NY

Introducing our exquisite Kareje Runner, a captivating masterpiece that effortlessly combines

Category

Late 20th Century Persian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Zabihi Collection Narrow Antique Persian Heriz Runner
Zabihi Collection Narrow Antique Persian Heriz Runner

Zabihi Collection Narrow Antique Persian Heriz Runner

Located in New York, NY

Very narrow and long one of a kind Persian Heriz runner. In greens, browns and blue predominant

Category

20th Century Persian Malayer Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage French Savonnerie Runner, 1960s, 1C1028
Vintage French Savonnerie Runner, 1960s, 1C1028

Vintage French Savonnerie Runner, 1960s, 1C1028

$229Sale Price|96% Off

W 29.93 in L 137.01 in

Vintage French Savonnerie Runner, 1960s, 1C1028

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Vintage French Savonnerie runner in blue color and floral design. The rug is from the end of 20th

Category

Late 20th Century French Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Narrow Dark Antique Red Oushak Runner
Narrow Dark Antique Red Oushak Runner

Narrow Dark Antique Red Oushak Runner

Located in New York, NY

Antique Turkish Oushak runner with multiple medallions on a dark red field, circa 1910. Measures

Category

20th Century Turkish Gustavian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Colorful 20th Century Turkish Bohemian Runner
Colorful 20th Century Turkish Bohemian Runner

Colorful 20th Century Turkish Bohemian Runner

Located in New York, NY

A funky colorful mid-20th century one of a kind Turkish runner woven in central Turkey. The weaver

Category

20th Century Turkish Bohemian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Runner
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Runner

Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A striking early 20th century Persian Kirman runner with the best pattern in pattern containing

Category

1940s Persian Kirman Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Beautiful Mid-20th Century Azari Runner
Beautiful Mid-20th Century Azari Runner

Beautiful Mid-20th Century Azari Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful Mid-20th century Persian Azari runner with five multicolored medallions amidst an

Category

1940s Asian Kazak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Tulip Vintage Turkish Konya Wide Runner
Tulip Vintage Turkish Konya Wide Runner

Tulip Vintage Turkish Konya Wide Runner

Located in New York, NY

One of a kind decorative Vintage Turkish Konya runner with running red tulips on a neutral field

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Prairie School Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Beautiful Vintage Floral Design Moussel Runner
Beautiful Vintage Floral Design Moussel Runner

Beautiful Vintage Floral Design Moussel Runner

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Very beautiful mid century runner with beautiful floral design and beautiful colors, entirely hand

Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Sarouk Farahan Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Runner
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Runner

Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A beautiful early 20th century Persian Kirman runner with a sweet petite floral pattern woven in

Category

1940s Persian Kirman Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Runner
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Runner

Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A sweet early 20th century Persian Kirman runner with a delicately rendered floral pattern woven in

Category

1940s Persian Kirman Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Long Antique Persian Malayer Runner
Zabihi Collection Long Antique Persian Malayer Runner

Zabihi Collection Long Antique Persian Malayer Runner

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th-century Persian Malayer Runner Details rug no. j4468 size 2' 10" x 14' 7" (86 x 445

Category

20th Century Persian Malayer Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Tribal Turkish Anatolian Runner
Zabihi Collection Tribal Turkish Anatolian Runner

Zabihi Collection Tribal Turkish Anatolian Runner

$3,500Sale Price|22% Off

W 32 in L 148 in

Zabihi Collection Tribal Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in New York, NY

Mid 20th century tribal Turkish Anatolian runner with a tribal design in brown, orange, pink and

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Bohemian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Scandinavian Runner Swedish Rollakan Abstract Design
Scandinavian Runner Swedish Rollakan Abstract Design

Scandinavian Runner Swedish Rollakan Abstract Design

Located in Ferrara, IT

Introducing the Scandinavian Runner Swedish Rollakan, Red Field Color Minimalist Design Signed FF

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Neutral Brown Geometric Turkish Scenic Runner
Neutral Brown Geometric Turkish Scenic Runner

Neutral Brown Geometric Turkish Scenic Runner

$1,900Sale Price|20% Off

W 29 in L 147 in

Neutral Brown Geometric Turkish Scenic Runner

Located in New York, NY

Midcentury Turkish runner. Brown field, with tan border consisting of scenic homes and buildings

Category

20th Century Turkish Spanish Colonial Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

ON SALE Vintage Ghiordes Rug Runner
ON SALE Vintage Ghiordes Rug Runner

ON SALE Vintage Ghiordes Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Ghiordes rug runner made in Turkey circa 1940's

Category

1940s Turkish Other Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

ON SALE Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
ON SALE Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

ON SALE Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1950's vintage. Size measures 3'2" x

Category

1950s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Navy Mustard Vintage Persian Bakhtiari Runner
Navy Mustard Vintage Persian Bakhtiari Runner

Navy Mustard Vintage Persian Bakhtiari Runner

Located in New York, NY

Colorful Persian Bakhtiari runner with a geometric design on a navy ground, circa 1930. Measures

Category

20th Century Persian Gustavian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Distressed Vintage Persian Malayer Hallway Runner
Distressed Vintage Persian Malayer Hallway Runner

Distressed Vintage Persian Malayer Hallway Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

60982 Distressed Vintage Persian Malayer Hallway Runner 04'00 x 10'00. Cleverly composed and poised

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Beaded Table Runner by Kim Seybert
Vintage Beaded Table Runner by Kim Seybert

Vintage Beaded Table Runner by Kim Seybert

$1,495

H 43 in W 18.5 in D 0.07 in

Vintage Beaded Table Runner by Kim Seybert

By Kim Seybert

Located in Houston, TX

Vintage beaded table runner by Kim Seybert. This stunning table runner in a paisley design is hand

Category

1990s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Runner

Materials

Beads

Traditional Bright 20th Century Turkish Runner
Traditional Bright 20th Century Turkish Runner

Traditional Bright 20th Century Turkish Runner

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Turkish Oushak runner with a medallion and border design on a bright red field. Measures

Category

20th Century Turkish Gustavian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Turkish Oushak Runner with Pink Hues
Turkish Oushak Runner with Pink Hues

Turkish Oushak Runner with Pink Hues

Located in New York, NY

Turkish runner with a beige field, accents in browns and pink. Measures: 3'6" x 9'5".

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

1982 Blade Runner Original Vintage Poster
1982 Blade Runner Original Vintage Poster

1982 Blade Runner Original Vintage Poster

$1,599

H 41 in W 27 in D 0.1 in

1982 Blade Runner Original Vintage Poster

By John Alvin

Located in Winchester, GB

An all-time classic, Ridley Scott's landmark Sci-Fi "Blade Runner" was released in 1982. Although

Category

1980s American Vintage Runner

Materials

Paper

Long Pastel Turkish Anatolian Geometric Runner
Long Pastel Turkish Anatolian Geometric Runner

Long Pastel Turkish Anatolian Geometric Runner

Located in New York, NY

A rare size late 20th-century Turkish geometric runner in pastel tones. pretty pinks , orange and

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Georgian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

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Vintage Runner For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage runner for your home. Frequently made of fabric, wool and cotton, every vintage runner was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage runner — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right vintage runner, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one vintage runner that is appealing in its simplicity, but Berber Tribes of Morocco, Zeki Müren and Mehraban Rugs produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Vintage Runner?

A vintage runner can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,467, while the lowest priced sells for $18 and the highest can go for as much as $90,000.

Finding the Right Rugs-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.