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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Turkish Oushak Rug Oriental Handmade 2'1" x 10'3" #11666
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Rug Oriental Handmade 2'1" x 10'3" #11666 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces at , where elegance meets functionality...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Light Brown Transitional Bidjar Style Wool Rug with Multicolor Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
This hand-knotted wool Bidjar Style rug showcases a light brown field. It's designed with a stunning floral pattern and accented with multicolor hues in a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Islamic Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Modern Hallway Runner Design Rug Hand Knotted Wool and Silk Djoharian Collection
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Tribal style rug by Djoharian Design, hand knotted wool and recycled silk circa 3 x 10 ft. A stunning modern rug in transitional design. Description: Modern rug with nomadic motifs....
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2010s Indian Tribal Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

Old Yomut Turkmen Rug With Kepse Gul Design, Circa 1930
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Old Yomut Turkmen rug of classic design with kepse guls Circa 1930 The rug has a clear red colour with the field filled with large kepse guls, there are large tree elem panels at bo...
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20th Century Turkmen Rugs and Carpets

Vintage Afghan Ersari in Allover Geometric Pattern in Camelhair, Navy, Black
Located in Barrington, IL
Vintage Afghan Ersari room size hand woven rug in camelhair color from the mid 1900s. The beautiful Afghan Ersari rug has an all over geometric design with octagonal medallions called “Gul (flower)” set in camelhair background with the medallions in dark navy and midnight blue colors. The rug has a very special wool that shimmers under light and almost has a “silk feel” to it. It is a very desirable color combination and design rug that can work in any room design plan. Dimensions:8’ 5” x 12’ 10” Date of Manufacture: 2nd Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Afghanistan Material: Wool pile on a wool foundation with natural organic dyes Condition: Wear consistent with age and use The Persian Knot, SKU: 1545 Afghan Ersari, Vintage Afghan Ersari Rugs, Vintage Afghan Rugs, Tribal Rugs...
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Mid-20th Century Afghan Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Moroccan Rug Berber Odyssey, Handwoven Multicolor Berber Rug, 6.5x10 FT In Stock
Located in Publishing City, SH
Introducing the Berber Odyssey, a captivating Moroccan rug featuring a vibrant multicolor design with intricate textures. This 6.5x10 FT rug showcases the meticulous craftsmanship of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Chili Red Antique Persian Baluch Prayer Design Pure Wool Hand Knotted Clean Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
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1930s Persian Medieval Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Gomez Zebra Hide Rug Trimmed in Black Italian Leather
Located in Saint Louis, US
Come and browse our selection of South African Zebra Rugs. With our superb craftsmanship and quality stock, we can assure you that this stable luxury item will last for years to come...
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2010s American Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Leather, Zebra Hide

Bobyrug’s Beautiful Antique French Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice early 20th century French Aubusson tapestry with beautiful design of country scene and beautiful colors, entirely hand woven with wool an...
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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton, Silk

Luxurious Silk Rug with Grey Crocodile Skin Design by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Silk Rug with Grey Crocodile Skin Design by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 6'0" × 9'0" (182 × 274 cm) A fine hand-knotted silk rug with modern crocodile skin design, in shades ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Silk

Organic Modern Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, Hygge Meets Subtle Shibui
Located in Dallas, TX
20787 Organic Modern Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, 07'02 x 10'04. In the realm of Shibui design aesthetics, discover the allure of simplicity and refinement woven into this meticulously ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Berber Moroccan Kilim Flatweave Rug with Boho Chic Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
20361, Vintage Berber Moroccan Kilim Flatweave Rug with Boho Chic Tribal Style. A blend of lilac afterglow with earthy cirrus streaks come together...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Early 20th Century Rare Size Antique Northwest Persian Serapi Rug
Located in New York, NY
A rare size early 20th century Persian Serapi rug. Finely woven with Classic medallion and border. Dark rusty brown inner ground with a brown green caramel border and dominant accents in soft and denim blue. This quality on this piece is superb. Measures: 5'2" x 6'10" Serapi antique carpets...
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Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, Scandinavian Modern Meets Sublime Simplicity
Located in Dallas, TX
30679 New Scandinavian Swedish style Kilim rug Inspired by Marta Maas-Fjetterstrom 08'11 x 11'02. With its simplicity, geometric design and sof...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Ivory Yellow Indian Dhurrie Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage Indian Dhurrie flat-weave in white and soft yellow Measures: 16" x 23".
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20th Century Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Narrow Vintage Persian Heriz Runner
Located in New York, NY
Very Narrow one of a kind Persian heriz runner.
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20th Century Persian Malayer Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Square Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century square size antique Turkish Oushak featuring an-all over design in warm colors. Measures: 12' x 12'2'' Oushak rugs originated in the small town of Oushak ...
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Early 20th Century Turkish American Classical Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Hamadan Rug
Located in St. Albans, GB
A beautiful antique Hamadan rug, hand woven circa 1920 with a floral design on a pinky red field and indigo border. Wonderful secondary colours of ...
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1920s Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Hamadan Rug
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Contemporary Colorful Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
52238 New Colorful Turkish Oushak Rug, 09'03 x 12'01. In this hand-knotted wool modern Turkish Oushak rug, Biophilic Design seamlessly intertwines with contemporary elegance, resulti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Yastik Scatter Rug, Small Accent Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
50205 Vintage Turkish Oushak Yastik Scatter Rug, Small Accent Rug 01'10 x 02'10. This hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak Yastik scatter rug features a diamond lozenge Ram's Hor...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Yastik Scatter Rug, Small Accent Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
50798 Vintage Turkish Oushak Yastik Scatter Rug, Small Accent Rug 01'09 X 03'02. ​This hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak Yastik scatter rug fe...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Modern Handwoven Flat-Weave Wool Kilim Rug Abstract in White Mustard Green Pink
Located in Madrid, ES
Mosaico is an Abe the ape's desing for Kilombo Home. This rug has been ethically handwoven in the finest wool yarns by artisans in north of India, using a traditional weaving techni...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Zabihi Collection Persian Malayer Pictorial Square Size Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind early-20th century decorative Northwest Persian pictorial rug. 3'7'' x 3'11''
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Early 20th Century Persian Revival Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rare Double Face Vintage Moroccan Berber Open Field Rug
Located in Milan, IT
A rare Middle Atlas Berber rug from the Zemmour region, distinguished by the fact that it has pile on both sides- red in different gradations on the displayed side and orange in many...
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1970s Moroccan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

New Contemporary Colorful Oushak Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
30505 New Colorful Black Oushak Rug, 09'00 x 12'03. In this hand-knotted wool colorful Oushak rug, contemporary elegance intertwines with stylish Anatolia...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug Modern Geometric Cream Wool Art Deco Red Black Grey Stripes carpet
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Design Title: "Reaching Out" This hand-knotted Indian carpet in New Zealand wool is inspired by Art Deco vibes and her collaboration with ART MONEY, Denmark. The background is in tw...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Square Shape Area Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century one of a kind Turkish rug with casual floral motif in camels, soft green and apricot surrounded by a soft brown thin border. 4'6''x 5'7''
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20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Rugs Blue Caucasian Kazak Rugs, Geometric Carpet Livingroom Rug
Located in Hampshire, GB
Kazak rugs have primarily been produced as village productions rather than city pieces. Made from materials particular to individual tribal provinces and the rugs of the Caucasus typically display bold geometric designs in primary colours. Kazak rugs are a type of Armenian rug...
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Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Natural Fiber, Organic Material, Wool

Vintage Minimalist Anatolian Tulu Rug
Located in Milan, IT
Distinguished by a squarish format typical of yatak (bedding) rugs, this Tulu has a soft creamy yellow background randomly punctuated by small dots and by a larger one indicating the...
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1940s Turkish Tulu Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Old and Unusual Beni Ouarain Berber Rug
Located in Milan, IT
The Beni Ouarain confederation is composed of seventeen tribes inhabiting the high mountain region of the northeastern Middle Atlas. Their rugs differ from other Berber weavings in t...
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1950s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Rugs Pure Silk Rugs, Turkish Rugs Oriental Handmade Carpet from Turkey
Located in Hampshire, GB
This is an example of handmade carpet finely hand-knotted vintage rugs from Central Anatolia with a Classic all-over floral rug design of small patterns. The high-quality wool pile on a strong silk foundation and excellent original condition let this deep purple rug...
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Early 1900s Turkish Oushak Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Organic Material, Silk

18th Century Caucasian Carpet with Harshang Pattern
Located in Milan, IT
An extremely rare and early Caucasian carpet from present day Armenia ornate by an infinite repeat pattern of palmettes alternated to split-leaf arabesques known also as the 'harshan...
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1760s Armenian Other Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Kilim
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Very fine and unusual Turkish Kilim with beautiful colors. All original and in perfect collectors condition.
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1960s Turkish Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Floral Vintage Rug, Oriental Kilim Rugs, Traditional Kilims Handmade Carpet Rug
Located in Hampshire, GB
This handmade carpet colourful Turkish rug is woven by very skilled weavers in Turkey, who used the highest quality wool and cotton. The flat-weave rug has light blue, orange, green,...
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1950s Turkish Kilim Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Cotton

Kilim Sivas Turkey, 19th Century - N° 698
Located in Paris, FR
N° 698 - Kilim Sivas handmade in Turkey in 19th century High quality, beautiful graphics and remarkable finesse. Perfect state of preservation. Measures: 135 x 110 cm.      
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Mid-19th Century Turkestan Kilim Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Persian Handwoven Flat-Weave Rug in Black and Beige Stripe
Located in New York, NY
This vintage flat-weave rug is made in Iran of the finest Persian hand-carded wool, and crafted by expert weavers using old style techniques. Custom sizes and colors available. Rug s...
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1950s Persian Kilim Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, Scandinavian Modern Meets Cubist Style
Located in Dallas, TX
30674 New Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style 09'00 x 11'06. With its geometric design and bohemian hygge vibes, this hand-woven wool Swedish Kilim rug beautifu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug Scandinavian Summer - Modern Tufted Yellow Wool with Snake and Bugs carpet
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Design Title: "Scandinavian Summer" This is a hand-tufted carpet with a playful motif, inspired by the Scandinavian summertime when nature wakes up with 'bugs' and 'snakes' Carpets...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Pure Silk Rugs, Metallic Pictorial Turkish Rugs, Hereke Handmade Carpet
Located in Hampshire, GB
This oriental rug for sale was woven in Asian Anatolia, Turkey in the historic city of Hereke. In the mid-19th century, Sultan Abdul Majid proclaimed Hereke to be the royal weaving village. The small rugs were woven there were considered the finest in the world. All examples of this woven rug used select Borsa silk which is the finest quality carpet silk. The Sultan required that all of the silk rugs woven in Hereke had to be signed with the name Hereke. These oriental rugs were regularly woven for the aristocracy in Europe, Asia, and The Middle East. The design of this luxury rugs is unique because it is an interpretation of the famous 17th-century Mughal carpet from India. The Mughal carpet was exhibited in the Metropolitan Museum and was illustrated in the book called Flowers Under Foot, published by the Museum. The gold rug has 1200 knots per square inch, and the entire field is woven of silver/metallic thread. The signature of these patterned rugs (see detail photos) is written in Ottoman script and says Use Ipek, which was the premier workshops in Hereke during the 1970s. Pure Silk Rugs, Metallic Pictorial Turkish Rugs...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Tabriz Rugs and Carpets

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Metallic Thread

Early 20th Century Zarand Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Zarand Kilim runner with alternating zigzag and striped pattern surrounded by a contrasting geometric border.
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1930s Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Apricot Soft Blue Traditional Persian Heriz
Located in New York, NY
An accent size 20th century Persian Heriz rug in apricot rust and soft blue tones Measures: 4'6" x 6'3" Heriz antique carpets combine design elements borrowed from many differe...
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Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Tulu
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Turkish Tulu carpet with predominant bright pink arch's on an abrashed lavender field with various shades of gray. 3'8'' x 5'1''
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20th Century Turkish Bohemian Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug Modern Geometric Neutral Beige Stripes White Black Grey & Red Wool Carpet
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Design Title: "Art Money Red" This carpet is from the "Art Money Collection" It has vertical two shades of white lines and black, grey, and two shades of red geomatical elements. In...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Small Square Tibetan Area Rug/Meditation Mat
Located in New York, NY
This spectacular reproduction of a small antique Tibetan mat was made with 100% Vegetable dyes made using authentic Tibetan weaving techniques. 100...
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2010s Nepalese Other Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

New Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
30675 New Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style 07'10 x 09'10. With its geometric design and bohemian hygge vibes, this hand-woven wool Swedish Kilim rug beautifu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Ferehan Runner
Located in New York, NY
An authentic handmade antique Persian Ferehan runner. 3'5'' x 8'2'' Designed for a regional aristocratic clientele, the Ferahan region of West Central Persia developed a distinctiv...
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug Blue Modern Geometric Neutral White Blue & Black Circles Wool Carpet
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Design Title: "Art Money Blue" This carpets is from the "Art Money Collection" Light background with blue and grey/black distinctive geometric shapes. A truly BOLD and elegant carpe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Homage to the Square Rug 'Beige/Pink/Burgundy' by Josef Albers
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This beautiful, hand-tufted, 100% wool rug is adapted from the 1951 oil on Masonite painting by Josef Albers. The rug is available in a limited edition of 150 and produced in associa...
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2010s Indian Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Rugs Kilims Handmade Carpet, Geometric Turkish Kilim Rug
Located in Hampshire, GB
This fantastic Turkish Kilim was woven in the 20th Century and features a beautiful tribal design. Decorated with motifs and medallions which have been woven intricately, this piece ...
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20th Century Turkish Rustic Rugs and Carpets

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Organic Material, Cotton, Wool

Traditional Tibetan Floral Accessory Throw Rug by Joseph Carini
Located in New York, NY
This folky accessory rug was inspired by traditional Tibetan motifs of the 20th century. This floral rug embodies a traditional and versatile pattern, both contemporary and timelessl...
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2010s Nepalese Tibetan Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Natural Fiber

Semi Antique Persian Bakhtiari with Golden Panel Design Sheared Low Handmade Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous hand knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
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1960s Persian Medieval Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

North African Moroccan Berber Rug Wool White Orange Hand Knotted
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
North African Moroccan Berber Rug Wool White Orange hand knotted - Sabah Collection Berber rugs and carpets are mainly made in Morocco, Tunesia and Algeria. Largest producer are the...
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2010s Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

North African Moroccan Berber Rug Abstract Design Gray Copper Super Soft Quality
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Berber rugs and carpets are mainly made in Morocco, Tunesia and Algeria. Largest producer are the tribal and nomadic Berber people of Morocco. Different areas produce very beautiful ...
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2010s Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

"Court Series" Grass Court Rug by Pieces, Modern Hand-Tufted Stripe Sporty Rug
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The “Court Series” rugs are hand-tufted with blended wool and viscose material dyed in hyper-saturated colors, with tennis court-like geometries repre...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug - Unique Modern Geometric Yellow Black Grey White Wool Rustic carpet
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Design Title: "Light Hole" Runner This Afghan carpet is hand knotted from hand spun and naturally dyed wool. It has a strong yellow color. The yellow is a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

New Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, Scandinavian Modern Meets Earth-Tone Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
30693 Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, 06'00 x 08'09. Scandinavian Modern style meets earth-tone elegance in this handwoven Swedish inspired Kilim ru...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug Modern Geometric Stripes Purple Violet Blue Green Wool & Silk Wool Carpet
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Design Title: "Dubai Growing" Taking inspiration from her move to Dubai and incorporating the silver ( silk) of skyscrapers and the watered green areas and blue skies. Hand-knotted ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Silk, Wool

Zabihi Collection Midnight Blue Antique Chinese Square Peking Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Chinese square rug in predominant shades of midnight blue. The wool is very soft and all the colors are natural. Measures: 5'7” x 6'2”.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Romantic Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique and Vintage Rugs for Sale: Shop Turkish Rugs, Moroccan Rugs, Indian Rugs and Other Rugs on 1stDibs

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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