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Pakistan Peshawar Runner Rug
Pakistan Peshawar Runner Rug

Pakistan Peshawar Runner Rug

$1,388Sale Price|24% Off

Pakistan Peshawar Runner Rug

Located in San Diego, CA

This Peshawar Pakistan rug is a finely knotted with a wool pile and cotton weft. The base color is brown and the border is light brown. The Peshawar rugs are in high demand across th...

Category

Late 20th Century Pakistani Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

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 1960's vintage. Size measures 2'11" x 6'5".

Category

1960s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

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 1960's vintage. Size measures 2'7" x 4'11".

Category

1960s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Peach Oushak Runner
Vintage Peach Oushak Runner

Vintage Peach Oushak Runner

Located in New York, NY

The peachy field displays five octagonal sand medallions with internal flapped octagons in straw, peach and abrashed light brown. The pattern is popular in eastern turkey with the Ku...

Category

1940s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Mansion Oushak Staircase Runner
Mansion Oushak Staircase Runner

Mansion Oushak Staircase Runner

Located in New York, NY

The snd field alternates ivory ellipses with orange-rust cartouches with small dark red-brown "trees" scattered about. The narrow dark red-brown border features abstract straw leaves...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

$2,720Sale Price|21% Off

Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Turkish Anatolian rug from the second half of the 20th century with a diamond pattern set on a brick ground.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Tribal Turkish Runner
Zabihi Collection Tribal Turkish Runner

Zabihi Collection Tribal Turkish Runner

Located in New York, NY

A Turkish runner with a geometric design on a brown field 3'4'' x 11'6''

Category

20th Century Turkish Tribal Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Senneh Kilim Runner
Vintage Senneh Kilim Runner

Vintage Senneh Kilim Runner

Located in Dublin, NH

The geometric border of stars on yellow/gold makes a fascinating counterpoint to the field design of repeating curvilinear flowers.

Category

20th Century Vintage Runner

Vintage Distressed Kars Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Kars Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Kars Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Kars rug runner made in Turkey circa 1970's vintage. Size measures 3' x 7'1".

Category

1970s Turkish Other Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Fine Geometric Caucasian Handwoven Runner
Fine Geometric Caucasian Handwoven Runner

Fine Geometric Caucasian Handwoven Runner

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fine Geometric Caucasian Handwoven Runner 20th Century Discover the timeless beauty of this fine geometric caucasian handwoven runner, a masterpiece crafted in the 20th Century.

Category

20th Century Caucasian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Mini Antique Turkish Small Runner
Mini Antique Turkish Small Runner

Mini Antique Turkish Small Runner

Located in New York, NY

1950s small one of a kind Turkish runner 22'' x 55''  

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Agra Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Karistan Kirman-Style Runner
Vintage Karistan Kirman-Style Runner

Vintage Karistan Kirman-Style Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful late-20th century American Kirastan Kirman-style runner with and all-over diamond floral pattern woven in myriad colors including pinks, golds, turquoise, greens, creams,...

Category

Late 20th Century American Kirman Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Lion Turkish Runner
Zabihi Collection Lion Turkish Runner

Zabihi Collection Lion Turkish Runner

Located in New York, NY

Surreal Vintage Turkish Lion Pictorial Runner 3'9'' x 9'5''

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Deep Ancient Red Moroccan Runner
Deep Ancient Red Moroccan Runner

Deep Ancient Red Moroccan Runner

Located in New York, NY

Solid red wool runner - antique - fantastic condition - mid twentieth century - Moroccan

Category

Late 20th Century Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

20th Century Anatolian Turkish Runner
20th Century Anatolian Turkish Runner

20th Century Anatolian Turkish Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful 20th century Anatolian Turkish runner with four large boldly partnered medallions woven in brilliant indigo, gold, crimson, and white, set against a dark indigo backgroun...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Karabagh Runner
Zabihi Collection Antique Karabagh Runner

Zabihi Collection Antique Karabagh Runner

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th century Russian Karabagh runner, predominant accents in red, yellow, and green on a black colored field and border. 3'6'' x 18' Karabagh are one of the more popular t...

Category

20th Century Russian Bessarabian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Turkish Anatolian Runner
Galerie Shabab Collection Turkish Anatolian Runner

Galerie Shabab Collection Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in New York, NY

This mid-20th-century Turkish Anatolian runner presents a bold, minimalist pattern of repeating stepped diagonal bands extending continuously across the field.

Category

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

Materials

Wool

4.7x13 Ft Red Runner Rug for Hallway. Vintage Kitchen Runner Carpet. Stair Rug
4.7x13 Ft Red Runner Rug for Hallway. Vintage Kitchen Runner Carpet. Stair Rug

4.7x13 Ft Red Runner Rug for Hallway. Vintage Kitchen Runner Carpet. Stair Rug

Located in Spring Valley, NY

Size: 4.7 x 13 Ft (142 x 397 cm) Materials: Wool and Cotton Color: Red Weaves: Hand-Knotted and Hand-Woven Age: Vintage Origin: Turkey Pile Height: Low Room: Any Room, Entryway, Foye...

Category

1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

4.5x12.6 Ft Orange Runner Rug. Wool Hallway Rug. Kitchen Runner Rug. Stair Rug
4.5x12.6 Ft Orange Runner Rug. Wool Hallway Rug. Kitchen Runner Rug. Stair Rug

4.5x12.6 Ft Orange Runner Rug. Wool Hallway Rug. Kitchen Runner Rug. Stair Rug

Located in Spring Valley, NY

Size: 4.5 x 12.6 Ft (137 x 383 cm) Materials: Wool and Cotton Color: Orange Weaves: Hand-Knotted and Hand-Woven Age: Vintage Origin: Turkey Pile Height: Low Room: Any Room, Entryway,...

Category

1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner
20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner

20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

This exquisite Vintage Oushak rug is a true work of art skillfully handwoven by experienced artisans using traditional methods. Adorned with intricate patterns and a color scheme cra...

Category

1960s Pakistani Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner
20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner

20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

This exquisite Vintage Oushak rug is a true work of art skillfully handwoven by experienced artisans using traditional methods. Adorned with intricate patterns and a color scheme cra...

Category

1960s Pakistani Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner
20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner

20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

This exquisite Vintage Oushak rug is a true work of art skillfully handwoven by experienced artisans using traditional methods. Adorned with intricate patterns and a color scheme cra...

Category

1960s Pakistani Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner
20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner

20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

This exquisite Vintage Oushak rug is a true work of art skillfully handwoven by experienced artisans using traditional methods. Adorned with intricate patterns and a color scheme cra...

Category

1960s Pakistani Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner
20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner

20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

This exquisite Vintage Oushak rug is a true work of art skillfully handwoven by experienced artisans using traditional methods. Adorned with intricate patterns and a color scheme cra...

Category

1960s Indian Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet Runner
Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet Runner

Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

53918 Vintage Red Turkish Oushak Rug Runner, 03'05 x 09'06. This hand-woven wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug runner captivates with a harmonious blend of bright and soft earth-tones, ...

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner
20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner

20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

This exquisite Vintage Oushak rug is a true work of art skillfully handwoven by experienced artisans using traditional methods. Adorned with intricate patterns and a color scheme cra...

Category

1960s Pakistani Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner
20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner

20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

This exquisite Vintage Oushak rug is a true work of art skillfully handwoven by experienced artisans using traditional methods. Adorned with intricate patterns and a color scheme cra...

Category

1960s Pakistani Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner
20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner

20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

This exquisite Vintage Oushak rug is a true work of art skillfully handwoven by experienced artisans using traditional methods. Adorned with intricate patterns and a color scheme cra...

Category

1960s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Karabagh Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Karabagh Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Karabagh Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Armenian Karabagh rug runner made in Armenia circa 1940's vintage. Size measures 3'4" x 10'2".

Category

1940s Armenian Other Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Blue Tan Small Turkish Runner
Blue Tan Small Turkish Runner

Blue Tan Small Turkish Runner

Located in New York, NY

Mid 20th Century beige/tan and blue Turkish Runner size 2' 2" x 6' (66 x 183 cm).

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

3x12 Ft Handmade Runner Rug, Vintage Oriental Runner Rug in Maroon Red, Blue
3x12 Ft Handmade Runner Rug, Vintage Oriental Runner Rug in Maroon Red, Blue

3x12 Ft Handmade Runner Rug, Vintage Oriental Runner Rug in Maroon Red, Blue

Located in Spring Valley, NY

A mid-20th century hand knotted runner rug from Central Anatolia. As a true vintage piece, this runner rug has aged gracefully, acquiring a patina that enhances its character and a...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Leroy Neiman Olympic Runner Print
Leroy Neiman Olympic Runner Print

Leroy Neiman Olympic Runner Print

By LeRoy Neiman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Leroy Neiman Olympic runner print. Signature and edition are signed in pencil on the piece. 13/175.

Category

Late 20th Century American Other Vintage Runner

Materials

Paper

Antique Turkish Kirshehir Runner/Gallery rug
Antique Turkish Kirshehir Runner/Gallery rug

Antique Turkish Kirshehir Runner/Gallery rug

Located in Evanston, IL

An absolutely amazing handwoven Turkish Oushak Gallery/Runner with unusual repeated medallions flowers.

Category

20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Eclectic Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Eclectic Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Eclectic Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in New York, NY

Turkish Anatolian runner from the middle of the 20th century with a design and colors Measures: 3'1 x 10'2''

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Bohemian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Turkish Anatolian Floral Feminine Runner
Turkish Anatolian Floral Feminine Runner

Turkish Anatolian Floral Feminine Runner

Located in New York, NY

Mid 20th Century Turkish Anatolian Runner with an all-over floral design throughout Measures: 2'7'' x 9'8''.

Category

Mid-20th Century Romantic Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Runner from Anatolia
Vintage Turkish Runner from Anatolia

Vintage Turkish Runner from Anatolia

Located in New York, NY

A narrow runner mid-20th century Turkish runner resembling American Navajo rugs.

Category

20th Century Turkish Navajo Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Pictorial Anatolian Runner
Vintage Turkish Pictorial Anatolian Runner

Vintage Turkish Pictorial Anatolian Runner

Located in New York, NY

A decorative one of a kind colorful mid 20th-century turkish runner featuring animals and humans Measures: 3' x 10'11''

Category

20th Century Turkish Georgian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

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 1960's vintage. Size measures 4'2" x 8'3".

Category

1960s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Blue Vintage Turkish Deco Runner
Blue Vintage Turkish Deco Runner

Blue Vintage Turkish Deco Runner

Located in New York, NY

A mid-20th worn century Turkish Deco runner with an all-over repetitive diamond motif throughout.

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Wide Turkish Anatolian Geometric Runner
Wide Turkish Anatolian Geometric Runner

Wide Turkish Anatolian Geometric Runner

Located in New York, NY

Mid 20th Century Turkish Anatolian runner. Measures: 3'8'' x 9'9''.

Category

1940s Baltic Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Art Deco Runner
Vintage Turkish Art Deco Runner

Vintage Turkish Art Deco Runner

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Turkish Art Deco runner handmade during the mid-20th century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Art Deco Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Pigeon Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Pigeon Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Pigeon Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in New York, NY

Turkish Anatolian runner featuring three white pigeons on a plum-colored field.

Category

20th Century Turkish Beaux Arts Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Anatolian Turkish Anatolian Runner
Vintage Anatolian Turkish Anatolian Runner

Vintage Anatolian Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A bold Anatolian Turkish runner with three large diamond medallions with repeated concentric circles and living amidst a field of stylized flowers set against a rich crimson backgrou...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

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 1950's vintage. Size measures 3' x 6'1".

Category

1950s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Skinny Vintage American Hooked Runner
Skinny Vintage American Hooked Runner

Skinny Vintage American Hooked Runner

Located in New York, NY

A skinny mid 20th century American hooked runner with an all-over design Measures: 1'6'' x 11'7''.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Country Vintage Runner

Materials

Jute

Mid Century Moroccan Kilim Runner
Mid Century Moroccan Kilim Runner

Mid Century Moroccan Kilim Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful Late-20th century Moroccan kilim runner with alternating multi-colored stripes all woven with geometric pattered.

Category

Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Beautiful Antique French Janus Runner
Beautiful Antique French Janus Runner

Beautiful Antique French Janus Runner

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Nice French runner with beautiful Persian design and beautiful colors, entirely hand crafted with wool on cotton foundation.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Malayer Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Geometric Turkish Pink Brown Runner
Geometric Turkish Pink Brown Runner

Geometric Turkish Pink Brown Runner

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Turkish runner woven in Central Turkey in shades of pink and brown.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

African Kuba Cloth XL Long Runner
African Kuba Cloth XL Long Runner

African Kuba Cloth XL Long Runner

Located in New Orleans, LA

Crafted from authentic Kuba cloth, this long runner showcases the rich texture, intricate geometric patterns, and artisanal craftsmanship that have made these traditional African te...

Category

20th Century Tribal Vintage Runner

Materials

Linen

Colourful Vintage Hand Woven Runner
Colourful Vintage Hand Woven Runner

Colourful Vintage Hand Woven Runner

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Beautiful hand woven runner with geometrical design and colourful colors, entirety and finely hand woven with wool on cotton, soft weaving.

Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Modern Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Swedish Flat Weave Runner
Vintage Swedish Flat Weave Runner

Vintage Swedish Flat Weave Runner

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Swedish flat-weave runner. Handwoven.

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Bold Vintage Konya Kilim Runner
Bold Vintage Konya Kilim Runner

Bold Vintage Konya Kilim Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A fantastic bold vintage Turkish Konya Kilim runner with an alternating orange, crimson and black striped pattern.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Beautiful Vintage Silk Kashmir Runner
Beautiful Vintage Silk Kashmir Runner

Beautiful Vintage Silk Kashmir Runner

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Late 20th century silk and cotton Kashmir runner with beautiful floral design and light colors, entirely hand knotted with silk and cotton velvet on cotton foundation.

Category

Late 20th Century Pakistani Kashan Vintage Runner

Materials

Silk

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

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 1960's vintage. Size measures 5' x 12'6".

Category

1960s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Turkish Multi-Color Runner
Vintage Turkish Multi-Color Runner

Vintage Turkish Multi-Color Runner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a vintage Swedish flat-woven runner from the mid-20th century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

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 1960's vintage. Size measures 3'2" x 6'6".

Category

1960s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Mid-20th Century Turkmen Runner
Mid-20th Century Turkmen Runner

Mid-20th Century Turkmen Runner

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Nice Turkmen Afghan runner with a beautiful geometrical Turkmen design and nice colors with light brown, blue and black, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on wool foundation,.

Category

Mid-20th Century Afghan Tribal Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Eastern Anatolian Oushak Runner
Vintage Eastern Anatolian Oushak Runner

Vintage Eastern Anatolian Oushak Runner

Located in New York, NY

This runner has a very glossy patina.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Shabby Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner
Shabby Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner

Shabby Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner

Located in New York, NY

Narrow one of a kind vintage Turkish Kilim small runner.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Organic Modern 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. 

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