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1890s Brown Geometric Folk Art American Hooked Rug 45' 'x4'5'' Woven Wool Carpet
1890s Brown Geometric Folk Art American Hooked Rug 45' 'x4'5'' Woven Wool Carpet

1890s Brown Geometric Folk Art American Hooked Rug 45' 'x4'5'' Woven Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Late 19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4' 5' 'x 4' 5'' - 134 x 134 cm ) Antique American Hooked

Category

Antique 1890s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Fabric

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug

Category

Vintage 1920s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1880s Olive Geometric Folk Art Antique American Hooked Rug 7'2"x8'9" Wool Carpet
1880s Olive Geometric Folk Art Antique American Hooked Rug 7'2"x8'9" Wool Carpet

1880s Olive Geometric Folk Art Antique American Hooked Rug 7'2"x8'9" Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Late 19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 7'2" x 8'9" - 218 x 266 cm) This rare, nineteenth-century

Category

Antique 1880s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920s Log Cabin Folk Art American Hooked Rug 4'8"x5'6" Handwoven Wool Carpet
1920s Log Cabin Folk Art American Hooked Rug 4'8"x5'6" Handwoven Wool Carpet

1920s Log Cabin Folk Art American Hooked Rug 4'8"x5'6" Handwoven Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4'8" x 5'6" - 143 x 168 ) Wool 1925 Hooked Small Scatter

Category

Vintage 1920s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug 3'x 5' 9"

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Ivory Pictorial Folk Art Antique American Hooked Rug 2'4"x3'0" Wool Carpet
1930s Ivory Pictorial Folk Art Antique American Hooked Rug 2'4"x3'0" Wool Carpet

1930s Ivory Pictorial Folk Art Antique American Hooked Rug 2'4"x3'0" Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Antique American Hooked rug, size: 2'4" x 3'0". Multicolor Jewel Tones 1930s Wool American Hooked

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Extraordinary Multi Brown Color Contemporary Cotton American Hooked Rug
Extraordinary Multi Brown Color Contemporary Cotton American Hooked Rug

Extraordinary Multi Brown Color Contemporary Cotton American Hooked Rug

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary American Hooked Rug 6' 0" x 9' 0" (183 x 274 cm) American Hooked Rugs Contemporary

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Aubusson Floral Hooked Rug
Antique Chinese Aubusson Floral Hooked Rug

Antique Chinese Aubusson Floral Hooked Rug

$1,199Sale Price|20% Off

W 24 in L 35 in

Antique Chinese Aubusson Floral Hooked Rug

Located in Dallas, TX

71006 Antique Chinese Aubusson Floral Hooked Rug, 02'00 X 02'11. Antique Chinese floral hooked rugs

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Aubusson Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand-Hooked Wool Rug by George Wells, Siamese Cats Design, USA, 1963
Hand-Hooked Wool Rug by George Wells, Siamese Cats Design, USA, 1963

Hand-Hooked Wool Rug by George Wells, Siamese Cats Design, USA, 1963

By Denys George Wells

Located in Montreal, QC

A hooked rug by George Wells Ruggery of Long Island, New York, depicting three Siamese cats amongst

Category

Vintage 1960s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Extraordinary & Unique Modern Design Contemporary Cotton American Hooked Rug
Extraordinary & Unique Modern Design Contemporary Cotton American Hooked Rug

Extraordinary & Unique Modern Design Contemporary Cotton American Hooked Rug

Located in New York, NY

Hooked rug. Measures: 6'0" x 9'0". Handwoven. American Hooked Rugs Contemporary American Hooked

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Extraordinary & Unique Modern Design Contemporary Cotton American Hooked Rug
Extraordinary & Unique Modern Design Contemporary Cotton American Hooked Rug

Extraordinary & Unique Modern Design Contemporary Cotton American Hooked Rug

Located in New York, NY

American hooked rug 8'0" x 10'0". Handwoven. American Hooked Rugs Contemporary American Hooked

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

1930s Checkerboard Folk Art Antique American Hooked Rug 3'x5' Woven Wool Carpet
1930s Checkerboard Folk Art Antique American Hooked Rug 3'x5' Woven Wool Carpet

1930s Checkerboard Folk Art Antique American Hooked Rug 3'x5' Woven Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

1930s American Hooked Rug ( 3' x 5' - 91 x 152 ) This early 20th-century antique American hooked

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920s White Folk Art Basket American Hooked Rug 5'10"x11'10" Woven Wool Carpet
1920s White Folk Art Basket American Hooked Rug 5'10"x11'10" Woven Wool Carpet

1920s White Folk Art Basket American Hooked Rug 5'10"x11'10" Woven Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 5'10" x 11'10" - 178 x 360 ) This early twentieth-century

Category

Vintage 1920s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique American Hooked Rug 2'2" x3'0"
Antique American Hooked Rug 2'2" x3'0"

Antique American Hooked Rug 2'2" x3'0"

Located in New York, NY

Antique American Hooked Rug, size: 2'2" x3'0"

Category

Vintage 1920s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Beige Folk Art Basketweave Antique American Hooked Rug 4'x7'1" Wool Carpet
1930s Beige Folk Art Basketweave Antique American Hooked Rug 4'x7'1" Wool Carpet

1930s Beige Folk Art Basketweave Antique American Hooked Rug 4'x7'1" Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4' x 7'1" - 122 x 216 ) This early 20th-century American

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Camel Vase FolkArt Antique American Hooked Rug 2'3"x3'1" Woven Wool Carpet
1930s Camel Vase FolkArt Antique American Hooked Rug 2'3"x3'1" Woven Wool Carpet

1930s Camel Vase FolkArt Antique American Hooked Rug 2'3"x3'1" Woven Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'3" x 3'1" - 69 x 94 ) Antique American Hooked Rug

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Fabric

1930s Brown European Folk Art Antique American Hooked Rug 11'9"x15' Wool Carpet
1930s Brown European Folk Art Antique American Hooked Rug 11'9"x15' Wool Carpet

1930s Brown European Folk Art Antique American Hooked Rug 11'9"x15' Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

1930s American Hooked Rug ( 11' 9" x 15' - 358 x 458 ) This magnificent room-size American hooked

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug 6' 6"x8' 6"

Category

Antique Early 1900s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection American Hooked Square Rug
Zabihi Collection American Hooked Square Rug

Zabihi Collection American Hooked Square Rug

Located in New York, NY

square size early 20th Century American Hooked Rug Measures: 3' x 3'

Category

Early 20th Century Futurist North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1900s Multi Brown Geometric Antique American Hooked Rug 5'9" x 8'2" Wool Carpet
1900s Multi Brown Geometric Antique American Hooked Rug 5'9" x 8'2" Wool Carpet

1900s Multi Brown Geometric Antique American Hooked Rug 5'9" x 8'2" Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Antique American Hooked rug, size: 5'9" x 8'2". Antique American Hooked Rug American Multicolor

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Fabric

1930s Field Floral Inlay Antique American Hooked Rug 1'9"x3'0" Wool Woven Carpet
1930s Field Floral Inlay Antique American Hooked Rug 1'9"x3'0" Wool Woven Carpet

1930s Field Floral Inlay Antique American Hooked Rug 1'9"x3'0" Wool Woven Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Antique American hooked rug, size: 1'9" x 3'0". This early 20th-century hooked area rug from

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Wool

1920s Beige Stripe Antique American Hooked Rug 4'8" x 6'6" Handwoven Wool Carpet
1920s Beige Stripe Antique American Hooked Rug 4'8" x 6'6" Handwoven Wool Carpet

1920s Beige Stripe Antique American Hooked Rug 4'8" x 6'6" Handwoven Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

1920s American Hooked Rug ( 4'8" x 6'6" - 143 x 198 ) Antique American Hooked Rug American Allover

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1980s Beige Medallion Vintage American Hooked Rug 2'3" x 4'6" Woven Wool Carpet
1980s Beige Medallion Vintage American Hooked Rug 2'3" x 4'6" Woven Wool Carpet

1980s Beige Medallion Vintage American Hooked Rug 2'3" x 4'6" Woven Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Antique American Hooked rug, size: 2'3" x 4'6". Vintage American Hooked Rug American Ivory 1980s

Category

Vintage 1980s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950s Ivory Horse Folk Art Vintage American Hooked Rug 2'0''x3'4'' Wool Carpet
1950s Ivory Horse Folk Art Vintage American Hooked Rug 2'0''x3'4'' Wool Carpet

1950s Ivory Horse Folk Art Vintage American Hooked Rug 2'0''x3'4'' Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Antique American Hooked rug, Size: 2' 0'' x3' 4''. Vintage American Hooked Knotted Rug, Circa Date

Category

Vintage 1950s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920s Brown Geometric Antique American Hooked Rug 2'2" x 4'5" Woven Wool Carpet
1920s Brown Geometric Antique American Hooked Rug 2'2" x 4'5" Woven Wool Carpet

1920s Brown Geometric Antique American Hooked Rug 2'2" x 4'5" Woven Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Antique American hooked rug, size: 2'2" x 4'5". Antique American Hooked Rug American Brown 1920s

Category

Vintage 1920s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Ivory Floral Folk Art Antique American Hooked Rug 2'2"x3'2" Wool Carpet
1930s Ivory Floral Folk Art Antique American Hooked Rug 2'2"x3'2" Wool Carpet

1930s Ivory Floral Folk Art Antique American Hooked Rug 2'2"x3'2" Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'2" x 3'2" - 66 x 96 ) Antique American Hooked Rug

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Fabric, Cotton

Antique American Hooked Rug 4'3" x5'9"
Antique American Hooked Rug 4'3" x5'9"

Antique American Hooked Rug 4'3" x5'9"

Located in New York, NY

Antique American Hooked Rug, Size: 4'3" x5'9"

Category

Antique 1890s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920s Camel Geometric Folk Art American Hooked Rug 4'x7' Handwoven Wool Carpet
1920s Camel Geometric Folk Art American Hooked Rug 4'x7' Handwoven Wool Carpet

1920s Camel Geometric Folk Art American Hooked Rug 4'x7' Handwoven Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4' x 7' - 122 x 213 ) Antique American American Hooked

Category

Vintage 1920s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection American Hooked Duck Rug
Zabihi Collection American Hooked Duck Rug

Zabihi Collection American Hooked Duck Rug

Located in New York, NY

A handmade mini-size American hooked rug from the middle of the 20th century showing a duck

Category

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

Materials

Wool, Jute

Antique American Hooked Rug 4'2"x4'10"
Antique American Hooked Rug 4'2"x4'10"

Antique American Hooked Rug 4'2"x4'10"

Located in New York, NY

Antique American Hooked rug, Size: 4'2"x4'10".

Category

Antique 1890s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

American Hooked Rug, Early 20th Century
American Hooked Rug, Early 20th Century

American Hooked Rug, Early 20th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

American Hooked Rug, Early 20th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 3'2" L x 2'3" W

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920s Brown Squares Folk Art Wool American Hooked Rug 7'8"x10'6" Knotted Carpet
1920s Brown Squares Folk Art Wool American Hooked Rug 7'8"x10'6" Knotted Carpet

1920s Brown Squares Folk Art Wool American Hooked Rug 7'8"x10'6" Knotted Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century Oval American Hooked Rug ( 7'8" x 10'6" - 234 x 320 ) Antique American Hooked

Category

Vintage 1920s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Large 164"x120" American Art Nouveau Floral Hand Hooked Wool Rug Carpet
Antique Large 164"x120" American Art Nouveau Floral Hand Hooked Wool Rug Carpet

Antique Large 164"x120" American Art Nouveau Floral Hand Hooked Wool Rug Carpet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Large 164"x120" American Art Nouveau Floral Hand Hooked Wool Rug Carpet. Item features a

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Other North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920s Beige Modern Antique American Hooked Rug 2'8" x 20' Wool Handwoven Carpet
1920s Beige Modern Antique American Hooked Rug 2'8" x 20' Wool Handwoven Carpet

1920s Beige Modern Antique American Hooked Rug 2'8" x 20' Wool Handwoven Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'8" x 20' - 81 x 610 ) Hallway Runner Rugs (2.08ft x

Category

Vintage 1920s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Camel Floral Sprigs FolkArt American Hooked Rug 2'x15'8" Woven Wool Carpet
1930s Camel Floral Sprigs FolkArt American Hooked Rug 2'x15'8" Woven Wool Carpet

1930s Camel Floral Sprigs FolkArt American Hooked Rug 2'x15'8" Woven Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2' x 15'8" - 60 x 478 ) This early 20th century American

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Wool

1935-1940 Mounted American Hand-Hooked Rug with Indian Pattern Design
1935-1940 Mounted American Hand-Hooked Rug with Indian Pattern Design

1935-1940 Mounted American Hand-Hooked Rug with Indian Pattern Design

Located in Los Angeles, CA

American hand-hooked rug with Indian design pattern on a stretch frame sewn on black linen

Category

Vintage 1930s American American Craftsman Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Compelling American Hooked Scatter Size Rug
Compelling American Hooked Scatter Size Rug

Compelling American Hooked Scatter Size Rug

Located in New York, NY

A compelling Mid-20th Century American hooked rug. Measures: 3'2" x 5'11''.

Category

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

Materials

Wool, Jute

Rugs On Net Jewel Tone Antique American Hooked Rug
Rugs On Net Jewel Tone Antique American Hooked Rug

Rugs On Net Jewel Tone Antique American Hooked Rug

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 5'6" x 8' - 167 x 244 ) Wool Antique American Hallway

Category

Vintage 1920s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century American Hooked Rug
Mid-20th Century American Hooked Rug

Mid-20th Century American Hooked Rug

Located in New York, NY

Mid-20th Century American Hooked Rug 2'4" x 20'5".

Category

Vintage 1950s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Central Anatolian Kilim Rug with Large Hooked Cartouche
Antique Central Anatolian Kilim Rug with Large Hooked Cartouche

Antique Central Anatolian Kilim Rug with Large Hooked Cartouche

Located in Milan, IT

hooked devices. These hooks derive from the stylisation of the bird-head motif, which appears on textiles

Category

Vintage 1920s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

American Stained Glass Hooked Throw Rug
American Stained Glass Hooked Throw Rug

American Stained Glass Hooked Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

A handmade decorative American hooked scatter size rug from the middle of the 20th century

Category

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

Materials

Wool, Jute

Antique Tetex Hooked Rug, Red with Geometric Patterns - Rug & Kilim
Antique Tetex Hooked Rug, Red with Geometric Patterns - Rug & Kilim

Antique Tetex Hooked Rug, Red with Geometric Patterns - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handmade in wool and originating from Germany circa 1910-1920, this 4x6 antique hooked rug is an

Category

Vintage 1910s German Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Hooked Rug in Colorful Twin Rabbit Pictorial - Rug & Kilim
Antique Hooked Rug in Colorful Twin Rabbit Pictorial - Rug & Kilim

Antique Hooked Rug in Colorful Twin Rabbit Pictorial - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 2x4 antique hooked rug is a delightful addition to Rug & Kilim's growing collection of rare

Category

Vintage 1920s American Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Round American Hooked Rug Dated 1963
Round American Hooked Rug Dated 1963

Round American Hooked Rug Dated 1963

Located in New York, NY

Rare American Hooked rug with a happy colorful motif. Dated 1963 and initialized IEV. Not sure

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Hooked Rug in Cream with Floral Medallion  Rug & Kilim
Vintage Hooked Rug in Cream with Floral Medallion  Rug & Kilim

Vintage Hooked Rug in Cream with Floral Medallion Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handmade in wool and originating in China in circa 1940-50, this 9x12 rug is a rare and exciting

Category

Vintage 1940s Chinese Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Scenic Duck American Hooked Pictorial Rug
Scenic Duck American Hooked Pictorial Rug

Scenic Duck American Hooked Pictorial Rug

Located in New York, NY

A handmade decorative American hooked rug from the middle of the 20th century depicting 2 ducks on

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Jute

Modern Hooked Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Modern Hooked Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Modern Hooked Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

By Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

Modern Hooked Rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 10'4" × 10'0" (314 × 304 cm) This modern hooked rug

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Spectacular Beige Color Modern Design Contemporary Handmade American Hooked Rug
Spectacular Beige Color Modern Design Contemporary Handmade American Hooked Rug

Spectacular Beige Color Modern Design Contemporary Handmade American Hooked Rug

Located in New York, NY

American Hooked rug 14'0" x 14'0". Wool. Hand-Woven. American Hooked Rugs Contemporary American

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Spectacular Beige Color Modern Design Contemporary Handmade American Hooked Rug
Spectacular Beige Color Modern Design Contemporary Handmade American Hooked Rug

Spectacular Beige Color Modern Design Contemporary Handmade American Hooked Rug

Located in New York, NY

American hooked rug 6'0" x 9'0". Wool. Hand-woven.     American Hooked Rugs Contemporary American

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Beautiful Blue Color Clouds-Geometric Pattern Contemporary American Hooked Rug
Beautiful Blue Color Clouds-Geometric Pattern Contemporary American Hooked Rug

Beautiful Blue Color Clouds-Geometric Pattern Contemporary American Hooked Rug

Located in New York, NY

Hooked rug 6'0" x 9'0". Wool. Hand-woven. American Hooked Rugs Contemporary American Hooked carpet

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool

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Wool Hooked Rugs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of wool hooked rugs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wool and burlap, all wool hooked rugs available were constructed with great care. There are 760 antique and vintage wool hooked rugs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 9 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of wool hooked rugs available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Wool hooked rugs bearing Folk Art or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made wool hooked rugs over the years, but those made by Rug & Kilim and Denys George Wells are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Wool Hooked Rugs?

Prices for wool hooked rugs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, wool hooked rugs begin at $144 and can go as high as $100,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,147.

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.