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Giorgio Charisma Rectangular Carpet, Hand-Crafted Viscose from Italy
Giorgio Charisma Rectangular Carpet, Hand-Crafted Viscose from Italy

Giorgio Charisma Rectangular Carpet, Hand-Crafted Viscose from Italy

By Giorgio Collection

Located in New York, NY

Giorgio Collection Hand tufting carpet in 100% viscose. Custom made. Available sizes Art

Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Western European Rugs

Materials

Fabric

Giorgio Orione Rectangular Carpet, Hand-Crafted Viscose from Italy
Giorgio Orione Rectangular Carpet, Hand-Crafted Viscose from Italy

Giorgio Orione Rectangular Carpet, Hand-Crafted Viscose from Italy

By Giorgio Collection

Located in New York, NY

Giorgio Collection Hand tufting carpet in 100% viscose. Custom made. Available sizes Art. Orione

Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Western European Rugs

Materials

Fabric

Hydrangea Carpet, Hand Knotted in Wool and Viscose, 60 Knots, Van Eijk
Hydrangea Carpet, Hand Knotted in Wool and Viscose, 60 Knots, Van Eijk

Hydrangea Carpet, Hand Knotted in Wool and Viscose, 60 Knots, Van Eijk

By Kiki van Eijk

Located in Milan, Lombardy

Hand knotted in India using Persian knots and a blend of wool and viscose for softness and

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Other

Pienovuoto 1 Carpet, Handtufted, Wool and Viscose, Rosapaki
Pienovuoto 1 Carpet, Handtufted, Wool and Viscose, Rosapaki

Pienovuoto 1 Carpet, Handtufted, Wool and Viscose, Rosapaki

Located in Milan, Lombardy

An elegant and refined rug, perfect for any space Handtufted in wool and viscose, this carpet is

Category

2010s Indian Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Other

Ripped Teared Colored 2, Hand Knot, 60 Kpi, Wool & Viscose, Joost Van Bleiswijk
Ripped Teared Colored 2, Hand Knot, 60 Kpi, Wool & Viscose, Joost Van Bleiswijk

Ripped Teared Colored 2, Hand Knot, 60 Kpi, Wool & Viscose, Joost Van Bleiswijk

By Joost van Bleiswijk

Located in Milan, Lombardy

composition of balancing shapes and colors. Each composition is then carefully turned into unique knotted rugs

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Other

Ripped Teared Colored 1, Hand Knot, 60 Kpi, Wool and Viscose, Joost v Bleiswijk
Ripped Teared Colored 1, Hand Knot, 60 Kpi, Wool and Viscose, Joost v Bleiswijk

Ripped Teared Colored 1, Hand Knot, 60 Kpi, Wool and Viscose, Joost v Bleiswijk

By Joost van Bleiswijk

Located in Milan, Lombardy

composition of balancing shapes and colors. Each composition is then carefully turned into unique knotted rugs

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Other

Ripped Teared Colored 3, Hand Knot, 60 Kpi, Wool and Viscose, Joost v Bleiswijk
Ripped Teared Colored 3, Hand Knot, 60 Kpi, Wool and Viscose, Joost v Bleiswijk

Ripped Teared Colored 3, Hand Knot, 60 Kpi, Wool and Viscose, Joost v Bleiswijk

By Joost van Bleiswijk

Located in Milan, Lombardy

composition of balancing shapes and colors. Each composition is then carefully turned into unique knotted rugs

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Other

Noaidi Carpet, Handknot, Wool, Viscose, 100 Knots, Sebastian Jansson
Noaidi Carpet, Handknot, Wool, Viscose, 100 Knots, Sebastian Jansson

Noaidi Carpet, Handknot, Wool, Viscose, 100 Knots, Sebastian Jansson

By Sebastian Jansson

Located in Milan, Lombardy

The Finnish Sebastian Jannson in his carpet "Noaidi" talks about Lappish folklore, creatively reproducing the shamans' drum of the Sami people, and introducing colors and contaminati...

Category

2010s Indian Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Other

Carnival Carpet, Handtufted in Wool and Viscose, Kiki van Eijk
Carnival Carpet, Handtufted in Wool and Viscose, Kiki van Eijk

Carnival Carpet, Handtufted in Wool and Viscose, Kiki van Eijk

By Kiki van Eijk

Located in Milan, Lombardy

Carnival is a handtufted carpet in wool and viscose designed by Kiki van Eijk.  

Category

2010s Indian Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Other

21st Century Blue White and Red Linde Burkhardt Birds Nepalese Wool and Viscose
21st Century Blue White and Red Linde Burkhardt Birds Nepalese Wool and Viscose

21st Century Blue White and Red Linde Burkhardt Birds Nepalese Wool and Viscose

By Linde Burkhardt, Boralevi Firenze

Located in Firenze, IT

knotted with the Nepalese knot technique in wool and viscose cotton. According to the Etruscans the gods

Category

2010s Nepalese Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Blue Green and Red Linde Burkhardt Lake Nepalese Wool and Viscose
21st Century Blue Green and Red Linde Burkhardt Lake Nepalese Wool and Viscose

21st Century Blue Green and Red Linde Burkhardt Lake Nepalese Wool and Viscose

By Linde Burkhardt, Boralevi Firenze

Located in Firenze, IT

Etruscan world, who was inspired by this to create 7 rugs that refer to frescoes and bas-reliefs that

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tibetan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Trendy Shiny Perla Rug

Trendy Shiny Perla Rug

By Sitap Carpet Couture

Located in Milan, IT

light. Its viscose and unique texture make it a perfect rug for a modern home in pastel shades or where

Category

2010s Italian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Textile

Trendy Shiny Black Rug

Trendy Shiny Black Rug

By Sitap Carpet Couture

Located in Milan, IT

light. Its viscose and unique texture make it a perfect rug for a modern home in pastel shades or where

Category

2010s Italian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Textile

Dark Grey Area Rug
Dark Grey Area Rug

Dark Grey Area Rug

$2,112Sale Price|20% Off

Dark Grey Area Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Soft-to-the-touch viscose area rug in dark grey. Handmade in India. 'Dark' and 'light' sides (shown

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Other

Zen Collection Silver Rug
Zen Collection Silver Rug

Zen Collection Silver Rug

$7,940Sale Price|20% Off

Zen Collection Silver Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Collection rugs. Wool/viscose blend for comfort and durability. Hand knotted in India. Made using natural

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Other

Zen Collection Pebble Rug
Zen Collection Pebble Rug

Zen Collection Pebble Rug

$4,916Sale Price|20% Off

Zen Collection Pebble Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Collection rugs. Wool/viscose blend for comfort and durability. Hand knotted in India. Made using natural

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Other

Zen Collection Pastel Rug
Zen Collection Pastel Rug

Zen Collection Pastel Rug

$6,268Sale Price|20% Off

Zen Collection Pastel Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

collection rugs. Wool/viscose blend for comfort and durability. Hand knotted in India. Made using natural

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Other

Blue Transitional Indian Wool Rug
Blue Transitional Indian Wool Rug

Blue Transitional Indian Wool Rug

$9,348Sale Price|20% Off

Blue Transitional Indian Wool Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Add another dimension underfoot with this Indian wool/viscose blend area rug featuring a raised

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Other

Zen Collection Rug in Gold
Zen Collection Rug in Gold

Zen Collection Rug in Gold

$7,280Sale Price|20% Off

Zen Collection Rug in Gold

Located in West Hollywood, CA

color palette with a touch of color, dress it up or down with this subtle rug. Wool/viscose blend for

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Other

Zen Collection Rug in Gold
Zen Collection Rug in Gold

Zen Collection Rug in Gold

$2,742Sale Price|50% Off

Zen Collection Rug in Gold

Located in West Hollywood, CA

color palette with a touch of color, dress it up or down with this subtle rug. Wool/viscose blend for

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Sand Brianne Rug

Sand Brianne Rug

$3,285 / item

Sand Brianne Rug

By Sitap Carpet Couture

Located in Milan, IT

in Himalayan wool and viscose, the rug features a shiny center with a matte-effect frame, playing

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Textile, Wool

Anthracite Caravaggio Rug

Anthracite Caravaggio Rug

By Sitap Carpet Couture

Located in Milan, IT

Made entirely of handloomed viscose, this rug in solid anthracite creates a unique pattern with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Textile

Zen Collection Rug in Striated Denim
Zen Collection Rug in Striated Denim

Zen Collection Rug in Striated Denim

$8,640Sale Price|20% Off

Zen Collection Rug in Striated Denim

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Zen collection rug in striated denim. Intricate pattern of dots and dash all over this silky feel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Zen Collection Rug in Striated Denim
Zen Collection Rug in Striated Denim

Zen Collection Rug in Striated Denim

$5,600Sale Price|20% Off

Zen Collection Rug in Striated Denim

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Zen collection rug in striated denim Intricate pattern of dots and dash all over this silky feel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Zen Collection Blue and Beige Rug
Zen Collection Blue and Beige Rug

Zen Collection Blue and Beige Rug

$5,756Sale Price|20% Off

Zen Collection Blue and Beige Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Collection rugs. Wool/viscose blend for comfort and durability. Hand knotted in India. Made using natural

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Other

Zen Collection Green and Turquoise Rug
Zen Collection Green and Turquoise Rug

Zen Collection Green and Turquoise Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

popular Zen collection rugs. Wool/viscose blend for comfort and durability. Hand knotted in India. Made

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Other

Dove Gray Brianne Rug

Dove Gray Brianne Rug

By Sitap Carpet Couture

Located in Milan, IT

a matte-effect frame and shiny center. Handloomed in Himalayan wool and viscose, the rug is a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Textile, Wool

Abstract Modern “Whirl” Hand Knotted Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Abstract Modern “Whirl” Hand Knotted Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Abstract Modern “Whirl” Hand Knotted Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

By Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

high-quality wool and viscose, this rug features a rich interplay of earthy brown and warm beige tones

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modernist Silver Gray Beige 5x6'6" Area Rug in Stock
Modernist Silver Gray Beige 5x6'6" Area Rug in Stock

Modernist Silver Gray Beige 5x6'6" Area Rug in Stock

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

pile material. Resilient to water. This rug has zero Viscose material. - Heavy, pliable, and soft

Category

2010s Turkish Post-Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Chenille

Blue and Silver Stripes and Checks Area Rug
Blue and Silver Stripes and Checks Area Rug

Blue and Silver Stripes and Checks Area Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

and silver area rug. The viscose/cotton blend adds silky softness and sheen. Made in India using

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Other

Luxury Modern Hand-Knotted Congo Kampala Mesa 10x14 Rug
Luxury Modern Hand-Knotted Congo Kampala Mesa 10x14 Rug

Luxury Modern Hand-Knotted Congo Kampala Mesa 10x14 Rug

Located in Secaucus, NJ

wool and viscose. This rug transcend their utilitarian purpose, becoming works of art that delight the

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Luxury Modern Hand-Knotted Congo Mali Dune 10x14 Rug
Luxury Modern Hand-Knotted Congo Mali Dune 10x14 Rug

Luxury Modern Hand-Knotted Congo Mali Dune 10x14 Rug

Located in Secaucus, NJ

wool and viscose. This rug transcend their utilitarian purpose, becoming works of art that delight the

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Trendy Shiny Rug 80 A
Trendy Shiny Rug 80 A

Trendy Shiny Rug 80 A

By Sitap Carpet Couture

Located in Milan, IT

. This 100% viscose handwoven rug is enriched by a unique texture. Its brightness changes according to

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Textile

Contemporary Gray and Beige Gallery Runner Area Rug in Stock
Contemporary Gray and Beige Gallery Runner Area Rug in Stock

Contemporary Gray and Beige Gallery Runner Area Rug in Stock

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

Hand finished - Rayon pile material. Resilient to water. This rug has zero Viscose material. - Heavy

Category

2010s Turkish Post-Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Polyester

Schumacher Abstract Ikat 10' x 14' Rug In Ivory & Brown
Schumacher Abstract Ikat 10' x 14' Rug In Ivory & Brown

Schumacher Abstract Ikat 10' x 14' Rug In Ivory & Brown

By Schumacher

Located in New York, NY

This rug will ship in December. A gorgeous design that combines flatweave construction with hand

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Schumacher Abstract Ikat 6' x 9' Rug In Ivory & Brown
Schumacher Abstract Ikat 6' x 9' Rug In Ivory & Brown

Schumacher Abstract Ikat 6' x 9' Rug In Ivory & Brown

By Schumacher

Located in New York, NY

This rug will ship in December. A gorgeous design that combines flatweave construction with hand

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Cassina Atacama Rugs Carta Da Zucchero
Cassina Atacama Rugs Carta Da Zucchero

Cassina Atacama Rugs Carta Da Zucchero

By Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Cassina Atacama Rugs Rosa Antico Atacama is a modern, versatile design carpet made of viscose, an

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Synthetic

Schumacher Abstract Ikat 9' x 12' Rug In Ivory & Brown
Schumacher Abstract Ikat 9' x 12' Rug In Ivory & Brown

Schumacher Abstract Ikat 9' x 12' Rug In Ivory & Brown

By Schumacher

Located in New York, NY

This rug will ship in December. A gorgeous design that combines flatweave construction with hand

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Modern Solid Color Cream Ivory Luxury Area Rug with Optional Fringe
Modern Solid Color Cream Ivory Luxury Area Rug with Optional Fringe

Modern Solid Color Cream Ivory Luxury Area Rug with Optional Fringe

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

- Machine woven and Hand finished - Rayon pile material. Resilient to water. This rug has zero Viscose

Category

2010s Turkish Post-Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Polyester

Modern Solid Color Cream Ivory Luxury Area Rug with Optional Fringe
Modern Solid Color Cream Ivory Luxury Area Rug with Optional Fringe

Modern Solid Color Cream Ivory Luxury Area Rug with Optional Fringe

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

- Machine woven and Hand finished - Rayon pile material. Resilient to water. This rug has zero Viscose

Category

2010s Turkish Post-Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Polyester

Schumacher Abstract Ikat 8' x 10' Rug In Ivory & Brown
Schumacher Abstract Ikat 8' x 10' Rug In Ivory & Brown

Schumacher Abstract Ikat 8' x 10' Rug In Ivory & Brown

By Schumacher

Located in New York, NY

This rug will ship in December. A gorgeous design that combines flatweave construction with hand

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Beige and Turquoise Abstract Area Rug
Beige and Turquoise Abstract Area Rug

Beige and Turquoise Abstract Area Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Soft to the touch and underfoot, this viscose and cotton rug brings a cool and casual elegance to

Category

2010s Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Other

Modern Light Blue Silver Abstract Chenille Rug Without Fringe Ready to Ship
Modern Light Blue Silver Abstract Chenille Rug Without Fringe Ready to Ship

Modern Light Blue Silver Abstract Chenille Rug Without Fringe Ready to Ship

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

- Machine woven and Hand finished - Rayon pile material. Resilient to water. This rug has zero Viscose

Category

2010s Turkish Post-Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Chenille

cc-tapis -Fornasetti Collection- BATTIPANNI handmade rug in wool
cc-tapis -Fornasetti Collection- BATTIPANNI handmade rug in wool

cc-tapis -Fornasetti Collection- BATTIPANNI handmade rug in wool

By cc-tapis, Fornasetti

Located in Brooklyn, NY

boundless imagination. Proudly hand-knotted in Nepal from a blend of wool and viscose, the rug combines

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Light Blue Grayish Cream Abstract Chenille Rug Without Fringe in Stock
Modern Light Blue Grayish Cream Abstract Chenille Rug Without Fringe in Stock

Modern Light Blue Grayish Cream Abstract Chenille Rug Without Fringe in Stock

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

Hand finished - Rayon pile material. Resilient to water. This rug has zero Viscose material. - Heavy

Category

2010s Turkish Post-Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Polyester

cc-tapis - Fornasetti Collection - BATTIPANNI Runner handmade rug in Wool
cc-tapis - Fornasetti Collection - BATTIPANNI Runner handmade rug in Wool

cc-tapis - Fornasetti Collection - BATTIPANNI Runner handmade rug in Wool

By cc-tapis, Fornasetti

Located in Brooklyn, NY

boundless imagination. Proudly hand-knotted in Nepal from a blend of wool and viscose, the rug combines

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

One-of-a-Kind Contemporary Handwoven Wool Area Rug 5'8 x 8'8
One-of-a-Kind Contemporary Handwoven Wool Area Rug 5'8 x 8'8

One-of-a-Kind Contemporary Handwoven Wool Area Rug 5'8 x 8'8

Located in Secaucus, NJ

The true style of today is captured in this collection. The combination of wool and viscose in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian More Carpets

Materials

Wool

One of a Kind Traditional Handwoven  Wool Area Rug 6'2 x 9'2
One of a Kind Traditional Handwoven  Wool Area Rug 6'2 x 9'2

One of a Kind Traditional Handwoven Wool Area Rug 6'2 x 9'2

Located in Secaucus, NJ

The true style of today is captured in this collection. The combination of wool and viscose in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Carpets

Materials

Wool

One-of-a-Kind Contemporary Hand Woven Wool Area Rug 6' x 9'3
One-of-a-Kind Contemporary Hand Woven Wool Area Rug 6' x 9'3

One-of-a-Kind Contemporary Hand Woven Wool Area Rug 6' x 9'3

Located in Secaucus, NJ

The true style of today is captured in this collection. The combination of wool and viscose in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Irregular Abstract Shape Hand Tufted Rug by RAG Home
Contemporary Irregular Abstract Shape Hand Tufted Rug by RAG Home

Contemporary Irregular Abstract Shape Hand Tufted Rug by RAG Home

By RAG home

Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID

'Mis-Shapes' Contemporary irregular abstract shape hand-tufted Viscose wool rug A combination of

Category

2010s Indonesian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Himani A Limited Edition Hand Knotted Rug by Baxter, Italy
Himani A Limited Edition Hand Knotted Rug by Baxter, Italy

Himani A Limited Edition Hand Knotted Rug by Baxter, Italy

By Baxter

Located in Boston, MA

: Ngari twisted wool, Himalaya wool, linen, Indian sari silk, viscose. The rug is developed on 4 fleece

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Linen, Silk

Round Shape Hand-Tufted Rug with Japanese Pattern by RAG Home
Round Shape Hand-Tufted Rug with Japanese Pattern by RAG Home

Round Shape Hand-Tufted Rug with Japanese Pattern by RAG Home

By RAG home

Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID

Contemporary round shape hand-tufted Viscose wool rug with Japanese Pattern Rug by RAG Home

Category

2010s Indonesian Anglo-Japanese Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

'Tree Triangle' Irregular Shape Hand-Tufted Wool Rug by RAG Home
'Tree Triangle' Irregular Shape Hand-Tufted Wool Rug by RAG Home

'Tree Triangle' Irregular Shape Hand-Tufted Wool Rug by RAG Home

By RAG home

Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID

'Tree Triangle' a Contemporary irregular shape hand-tufted viscose wool Rug by RAG Home A small

Category

2010s Indonesian Futurist Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Viscose Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic viscose rug available at 1stDibs. A viscose rug — often made from fabric, wool and metal — can elevate any home. When you’re browsing for the right viscose rug, those designed in Modern, Art Deco and Arts and Crafts styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made viscose rug over the years, but those crafted by Ben Soleimani, Pieces and Art Hide are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Viscose Rug?

Prices for a viscose rug can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $360 and can go as high as $25,150, while the average can fetch as much as $2,992.

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.