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Bobyrug’s Wonderful Vintage South American Weaving Kilim
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Vintage South American Weaving Kilim

Bobyrug’s Wonderful Vintage South American Weaving Kilim

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Beautiful midcentury Kilim tapestry, with nice geometrical design and very beautiful colorful exciting colors, entirely and very finely hand woven with wool on cotton foundation. ✨✨...

Category

Late 20th Century South American Tribal North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage American Southwestern Handwoven Kilim Area Rug in Pale Blue
Vintage American Southwestern Handwoven Kilim Area Rug in Pale Blue

Vintage American Southwestern Handwoven Kilim Area Rug in Pale Blue

Located in Barrington, IL

Weaving, Aztec Weaving, South American Rugs, Navajo Rugs, Handwoven Rugs, Vintage Artisan Rugs, Vintage

Category

Mid-20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage American Southwestern Kilim Area Rug in Dark Green with Red Medallion
Vintage American Southwestern Kilim Area Rug in Dark Green with Red Medallion

Vintage American Southwestern Kilim Area Rug in Dark Green with Red Medallion

Located in Barrington, IL

Blankets, Chimayo Rugs, Mexican Weaving, Aztec Weaving, South American Rugs, Navajo Rugs, Handwoven Rugs

Category

Late 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Wonderful Vintage South American Andean Peruvian Manta Cloth Kilim weaving
Wonderful Vintage South American Andean Peruvian Manta Cloth Kilim weaving

Wonderful Vintage South American Andean Peruvian Manta Cloth Kilim weaving

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Beautiful midcentury Kilim tapestry, Vintage Andean Peruvian Manta Cloth South American Vintage

Category

Mid-20th Century Peruvian Tribal North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Mexican Saltillo Serape Blanket, Wool on Cotton, 1900s
Antique Mexican Saltillo Serape Blanket, Wool on Cotton, 1900s

Antique Mexican Saltillo Serape Blanket, Wool on Cotton, 1900s

Located in Barrington, IL

Blankets, Mexican Serape Blankets, Chimayo Rugs, Mexican Weaving, Aztec Weaving, South American Rugs

Category

Early 20th Century Mexican North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Mexican Saltillo Serape, Handwoven Wool Kilim Blanket, 1900s
Antique Mexican Saltillo Serape, Handwoven Wool Kilim Blanket, 1900s

Antique Mexican Saltillo Serape, Handwoven Wool Kilim Blanket, 1900s

Located in Barrington, IL

Blankets, Chimayo Rugs, Mexican Weaving, Aztec Weaving, South American Rugs, Navajo Rugs, Handwoven Rugs

Category

Early 20th Century Mexican North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Mexican Saltillo Serape Kilim Rug, Handwoven Wool, 1900s
Vintage Mexican Saltillo Serape Kilim Rug, Handwoven Wool, 1900s

Vintage Mexican Saltillo Serape Kilim Rug, Handwoven Wool, 1900s

Located in Barrington, IL

, Mexican Weaving, Aztec Weaving, South American Rugs, Navajo Rugs, Handwoven Rugs, Vintage Artisan Rugs

Category

Early 20th Century Mexican North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Southwestern Texcoco Flat-Woven Kilim Rug in Royal Blue and Deity Motif
Vintage Southwestern Texcoco Flat-Woven Kilim Rug in Royal Blue and Deity Motif

Vintage Southwestern Texcoco Flat-Woven Kilim Rug in Royal Blue and Deity Motif

Located in Barrington, IL

, Chimayo Rugs, Mexican Weaving, Aztec Weaving, South American Rugs, Navajo Rugs, Handwoven Rugs, Vintage

Category

Early 20th Century Mexican North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Southwestern Kilim Rug, Handwoven Wool, Earth Tones
Vintage Southwestern Kilim Rug, Handwoven Wool, Earth Tones

Vintage Southwestern Kilim Rug, Handwoven Wool, Earth Tones

Located in Barrington, IL

Blankets, Chimayo Rugs, Mexican Weaving, Aztec Weaving, South American Rugs, , Handwoven Rugs, Vintage

Category

Late 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Southwestern Kilim Area Rug, Handwoven Wool & Cotton, 1960s
Vintage Southwestern Kilim Area Rug, Handwoven Wool & Cotton, 1960s

Vintage Southwestern Kilim Area Rug, Handwoven Wool & Cotton, 1960s

Located in Barrington, IL

, Mexican Serape Blankets, Chimayo Rugs, Mexican Weaving, Aztec Weaving, South American Rugs, Navajo Rugs

Category

Mid-20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Southwestern Pictorial Kilim Rug, Handwoven Wool, 1980s
Vintage Southwestern Pictorial Kilim Rug, Handwoven Wool, 1980s

Vintage Southwestern Pictorial Kilim Rug, Handwoven Wool, 1980s

Located in Barrington, IL

, Serape Blankets, Mexican Serape Blankets, Chimayo Rugs, Mexican Weaving, Aztec Weaving, South American

Category

Late 20th Century Mexican North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Mid-20th Century Vintage Southwestern Kilim Rug in Wool & Cotton
Mid-20th Century Vintage Southwestern Kilim Rug in Wool & Cotton

Mid-20th Century Vintage Southwestern Kilim Rug in Wool & Cotton

Located in Barrington, IL

Weaving, Aztec Weaving, South American Rugs, Navajo Rugs, Handwoven Rugs, Vintage Artisan Rugs, Vintage

Category

Mid-20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Mexican Saltillo Serape Rug, Hand-Woven Wool & Cotton, 1900s
Vintage Mexican Saltillo Serape Rug, Hand-Woven Wool & Cotton, 1900s

Vintage Mexican Saltillo Serape Rug, Hand-Woven Wool & Cotton, 1900s

Located in Barrington, IL

, Aztec Weaving, South American Rugs, Navajo Rugs, Handwoven Rugs, Vintage Artisan Rugs, Sustainability

Category

Early 20th Century Mexican North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Mexican Serape Kilim Area Rug in Dark Gray, Ivory, Black
Vintage Mexican Serape Kilim Area Rug in Dark Gray, Ivory, Black

Vintage Mexican Serape Kilim Area Rug in Dark Gray, Ivory, Black

Located in Barrington, IL

Serape Blankets, Chimayo Rugs, Mexican Weaving, Aztec Weaving, South American Rugs, Navajo Rugs

Category

Mid-20th Century North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Southwestern Kilim Area Rug, Wool & Cotton, Aztec Design
Vintage Southwestern Kilim Area Rug, Wool & Cotton, Aztec Design

Vintage Southwestern Kilim Area Rug, Wool & Cotton, Aztec Design

Located in Barrington, IL

Serape Blankets, Chimayo Rugs, Mexican Weaving, Aztec Weaving, South American Rugs, Navajo Rugs

Category

Late 20th Century Mexican North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

1920s Antique American Hooked Rug, Colorful Basket-Weave
1920s Antique American Hooked Rug, Colorful Basket-Weave

1920s Antique American Hooked Rug, Colorful Basket-Weave

Located in Atlanta, GA

Ingenious in style, color and composition, the features in this spectacular, antique American

Category

Vintage 1920s American American Colonial North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

American Hooked Rug with Basket-Weave Pattern and Flowers
American Hooked Rug with Basket-Weave Pattern and Flowers

American Hooked Rug with Basket-Weave Pattern and Flowers

Located in Atlanta, GA

American Hooked Rug with Basket-Weave Pattern and Flowers. Rug/G-1002. Ingenious in style, color

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical North and South American ...

Materials

Cotton

Distinctive Multicolored Antique American Hooked Rug with Basket Weave Pattern
Distinctive Multicolored Antique American Hooked Rug with Basket Weave Pattern

Distinctive Multicolored Antique American Hooked Rug with Basket Weave Pattern

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug with Basket Weave Pattern 2' 2" x 11' 8" - 66 x 356

Category

Vintage 1920s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

C. 1920 Fine Navajo Rug 3'6" x 4'9" Antique American Southwest Geometric Weaving
C. 1920 Fine Navajo Rug 3'6" x 4'9" Antique American Southwest Geometric Weaving

C. 1920 Fine Navajo Rug 3'6" x 4'9" Antique American Southwest Geometric Weaving

Located in Port Washington, NY

-century American Southwest weaving. Its bold geometric motifs, stepped forms, and strong contrasting tones

Category

Early 20th Century American Native American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Mexican Serape Kilim Rug in Gray, Black and Ivory Colors
Vintage Mexican Serape Kilim Rug in Gray, Black and Ivory Colors

Vintage Mexican Serape Kilim Rug in Gray, Black and Ivory Colors

Located in Barrington, IL

Weaving, South American Rugs, Navajo Rugs, Handwoven Rugs, Vintage Artisan Rugs, Antique Handmade Rugs

Category

Late 20th Century Mexican North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

1930s Multi Geometric Antique American Navajo Rug 1'3"X1'4" Weave Wool Carpet
1930s Multi Geometric Antique American Navajo Rug 1'3"X1'4" Weave Wool Carpet

1930s Multi Geometric Antique American Navajo Rug 1'3"X1'4" Weave Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Weave Multicolor Jewel Tones 1930s Rug, Circa Date: 1930s. This striking piece of American textile art

Category

Vintage 1930s American Navajo North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Yei Navajo Indian Weaving
Yei Navajo Indian Weaving

Yei Navajo Indian Weaving

$716Sale Price|20% Off

Yei Navajo Indian Weaving

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Yea Indian weaving is in cool neutral colors and in good condition. It has the original corner

Category

Mid-20th Century American Adirondack North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage USA Navajo Flat-Weave in Earthy Tones
Vintage USA Navajo Flat-Weave in Earthy Tones

Vintage USA Navajo Flat-Weave in Earthy Tones

Located in Atlanta, GA

''. 1950s American Navajo Kilim with geometric design in muted marigold, grey and ivory rug EBD-1018

Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Abstract Soumak Weave Wool Rug
Modern Abstract Soumak Weave Wool Rug

Modern Abstract Soumak Weave Wool Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful contemporary Soumak weave wool rug with a gray field. This rug has accents of brown

Category

2010s Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pillar Rug Casa Muñiz Teo flat weave
Pillar Rug Casa Muñiz Teo flat weave

Pillar Rug Casa Muñiz Teo flat weave

By Melina Finkelstein

Located in Oakland, CA

The 5' x 7' Pillar rug is a flat weave made with soft churro wool by master Zapotec weaver

Category

2010s Mexican North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nahir Rug Casa Muñiz Teo flat weave
Nahir Rug Casa Muñiz Teo flat weave

Nahir Rug Casa Muñiz Teo flat weave

By Melina Finkelstein

Located in Oakland, CA

The 6' x 8' Nahir rug is a flat weave made with soft churro wool by master Zapotec weaver

Category

2010s Mexican North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Basket Weave in Pandan, Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Basket Weave in Pandan, Hand-Knotted Wool Rug

Basket Weave in Pandan, Hand-Knotted Wool Rug

By Pieces

Located in Brooklyn, NY

tactilely rich experience. Experience the luxurious feel and lasting quality of the Twill Weave rug

Category

2010s Indian Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Basket Weave in Cherry, Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Basket Weave in Cherry, Hand-Knotted Wool Rug

Basket Weave in Cherry, Hand-Knotted Wool Rug

By Pieces

Located in Brooklyn, NY

tactilely rich experience. Experience the luxurious feel and lasting quality of the Basket Weave rug

Category

2010s Indian Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Wide Weave in Café, Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Wide Weave in Café, Hand-Knotted Wool Rug

Wide Weave in Café, Hand-Knotted Wool Rug

By Pieces

Located in Brooklyn, NY

tactilely rich experience. Experience the luxurious feel and lasting quality of the Wide Weave rug

Category

2010s Indian Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Wide Weave in Butterscotch, Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Wide Weave in Butterscotch, Hand-Knotted Wool Rug

Wide Weave in Butterscotch, Hand-Knotted Wool Rug

By Pieces

Located in Brooklyn, NY

tactilely rich experience. Experience the luxurious feel and lasting quality of the Twill Weave rug

Category

2010s Indian Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Twill Weave in Cherry, Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Twill Weave in Cherry, Hand-Knotted Wool Rug

Twill Weave in Cherry, Hand-Knotted Wool Rug

By Pieces

Located in Brooklyn, NY

tactilely rich experience. Experience the luxurious feel and lasting quality of the Twill Weave rug

Category

2010s Indian Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Twill Weave in Honeyberry, Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Twill Weave in Honeyberry, Hand-Knotted Wool Rug

Twill Weave in Honeyberry, Hand-Knotted Wool Rug

By Pieces

Located in Brooklyn, NY

tactilely rich experience. Experience the luxurious feel and lasting quality of the Twill Weave rug

Category

2010s Indian Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Twill Weave in Butterscotch, Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Twill Weave in Butterscotch, Hand-Knotted Wool Rug

Twill Weave in Butterscotch, Hand-Knotted Wool Rug

By Pieces

Located in Brooklyn, NY

tactilely rich experience. Experience the luxurious feel and lasting quality of the Twill Weave rug

Category

2010s Indian Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Basket Weave in Blood Orange, Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Basket Weave in Blood Orange, Hand-Knotted Wool Rug

Basket Weave in Blood Orange, Hand-Knotted Wool Rug

By Pieces

Located in Brooklyn, NY

tactilely rich experience. Experience the luxurious feel and lasting quality of the Basket Weave rug

Category

2010s Indian Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Wide Weave in Earl Grey, Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Wide Weave in Earl Grey, Hand-Knotted Wool Rug

Wide Weave in Earl Grey, Hand-Knotted Wool Rug

By Pieces

Located in Brooklyn, NY

tactilely rich experience. Experience the luxurious feel and lasting quality of the Twill Weave rug

Category

2010s Indian Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mexican Serape design Flat weave 5'2 x 7'6
Mexican Serape design Flat weave 5'2 x 7'6

Mexican Serape design Flat weave 5'2 x 7'6

Located in Atlanta, GA

, country of origin / type: North America/ Mexico / Navajo style, circa 1930 Measures: 5'2 x 7'6 This

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Navajo North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Crimson Lattice: An Heirloom of Crystal-Inspired Southwest Weaving
The Crimson Lattice: An Heirloom of Crystal-Inspired Southwest Weaving

The Crimson Lattice: An Heirloom of Crystal-Inspired Southwest Weaving

Located in Dallas, TX

structured work of art, an exceptional one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Rooted in the celebrated weaving practices

Category

Early 20th Century American Spanish Colonial North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Special Multicolor Figure Striped Pattern Zapotec Vintage Mexican Flat weave Rug
Special Multicolor Figure Striped Pattern Zapotec Vintage Mexican Flat weave Rug

Special Multicolor Figure Striped Pattern Zapotec Vintage Mexican Flat weave Rug

Located in New York, NY

Not Navajo, but Mexican, as indicated by the two-piece construction and the stylized Aztec peasant composite figure. Very wide palette including: off white, beige, black, straw, oran...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Other North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handwoven Wool Flat-Weave Rug in Black and White Pattern
Handwoven Wool Flat-Weave Rug in Black and White Pattern

Handwoven Wool Flat-Weave Rug in Black and White Pattern

By Awanay

Located in West Hollywood, CA

flat weave reminiscent of Kilims but thicker and more substantial in weight. By choosing AWANAY

Category

2010s Argentine Organic Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Echoes of the Mesa: A Timeless Crystal Weaving of Prestige and Provenance
Echoes of the Mesa: A Timeless Crystal Weaving of Prestige and Provenance

Echoes of the Mesa: A Timeless Crystal Weaving of Prestige and Provenance

Located in Dallas, TX

plateaus of the American Southwest, this handwoven one-of-a-kind Southwestern treasure embodies the storied

Category

Mid-20th Century American Spanish Colonial North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1960's Sky Blue New Mexico Chimayo Rug from Ortega’s Weaving Shop
1960's Sky Blue New Mexico Chimayo Rug from Ortega’s Weaving Shop

1960's Sky Blue New Mexico Chimayo Rug from Ortega’s Weaving Shop

By Navajo

Located in Dallas, TX

the renowned Ortega’s Weaving Shop in New Mexico is a rare and luminous expression of Southwestern

Category

Mid-20th Century American Spanish Colonial North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Awanay Wool Area Rug in Jume Earthy Tone - Medium Weave 10ft by 13ft
Awanay Wool Area Rug in Jume Earthy Tone - Medium Weave 10ft by 13ft

Awanay Wool Area Rug in Jume Earthy Tone - Medium Weave 10ft by 13ft

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Argentina, this large rug boasts a medium weave and organic modern design in rustic beige and siena colors

Category

2010s Argentine North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

A rare and striking Navajo Rug early 20th-century Navajo weaving, Crystal-style
A rare and striking Navajo Rug early 20th-century Navajo weaving, Crystal-style

A rare and striking Navajo Rug early 20th-century Navajo weaving, Crystal-style

Located in Port Washington, NY

rug is an exceptional artifact of the transitional period in Navajo weaving, when commercial dyes met

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Besserabian Flat-Weave Dated 1871 ( 5' x 11'2" - 154 x 340 )
19th Century Besserabian Flat-Weave Dated 1871 ( 5' x 11'2" - 154 x 340 )

19th Century Besserabian Flat-Weave Dated 1871 ( 5' x 11'2" - 154 x 340 )

Located in New York, NY

19th Century Besserabian Flat-Weave Dated 1871 ( 5' x 11'2" - 154 x 340 )

Category

Antique 1870s Moldovan Bessarabian North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Peruvian Flat-Weave Rug with Stylized Chancay Design, in Small Room Size
Vintage Peruvian Flat-Weave Rug with Stylized Chancay Design, in Small Room Size

Vintage Peruvian Flat-Weave Rug with Stylized Chancay Design, in Small Room Size

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Peruvian flat-woven rug with a stylized 'Chancay' design, circa 1930. Size: 8'8 x 5'3. This lovely handwoven carpet features alternating rows of stylized bird and rabbit mo...

Category

Vintage 1930s Peruvian North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Flat-Weave High-Low Runner in Nettle Mix & Yak Wool by Doris Leslie Blau
Modern Flat-Weave High-Low Runner in Nettle Mix & Yak Wool by Doris Leslie Blau

Modern Flat-Weave High-Low Runner in Nettle Mix & Yak Wool by Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

Modern Flat-Weave High-Low Runner in Nettle Mix and Yak Wool by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 6'1" × 28'7

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Other

Vintage Hand-Woven Textile Panel, South American Tapestry
Vintage Hand-Woven Textile Panel, South American Tapestry

Vintage Hand-Woven Textile Panel, South American Tapestry

Located in Barrington, IL

Exploring the brilliant artistry of South American weaving with this captivating Vintage Hand-Woven

Category

Late 20th Century Peruvian Native American Objects

Materials

Wool

Modern Place & Space Flat-Weave Runner
Modern Place & Space Flat-Weave Runner

Modern Place & Space Flat-Weave Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

Traditionally made flat-weave rug of contemporary design utilizing natural dyes from various

Category

2010s Mexican Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Nima Striped Flat-Weave Rug
Modern Nima Striped Flat-Weave Rug

Modern Nima Striped Flat-Weave Rug

Located in Dallas, TX

Traditionally made flat-weave rug of contemporary design utilizing natural dyes from various

Category

2010s Mexican North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

"Silk -Sisal #3  Large woven textile by Jim Bassler
"Silk -Sisal #3  Large woven textile by Jim Bassler

"Silk -Sisal #3 Large woven textile by Jim Bassler

By James (Jim) Bassler

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, typical of early weavings from Africa and South America.

Category

Late 20th Century American Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Silk

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Weaving South America For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic weaving South america available at 1stDibs. Each weaving South america for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and cotton. Find 32 options for an antique or vintage weaving South america now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a weaving South america — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A weaving South america made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Folk Art — is very popular. Navajo, Navajo Indian Art and Awanay each produced at least one beautiful weaving South america that is worth considering.

How Much is a Weaving South America?

The average selling price for a weaving South america at 1stDibs is $1,950, while they’re typically $300 on the low end and $21,000 for the highest priced.

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.