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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Blue Runner Rug, Vintage Morocco
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Balanced composition of traditional medallion motifs in , ivory, sand, blue tones. Handcrafted by Berber artisans using traditional wool weaving techniques.
Dimensions: 23” x 78 "
Category
20th Century Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Traditional Sarouk Persian-Style Rug 6'6" X 10'
Located in Los Angeles, US
This hand-knotted wool Sarouk-style rug features a rare and visually intricate garden panel pattern, composed of floral and geometric motifs arranged in a symmetrical grid layout. Ec...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Sarouk Farahan Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$2,600 / set
Ararat Rugs Oversized Mamlouk Rug A Majestic Revival of Islamic Artistry Carpet
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
Origin and Inspiration:
The Mamlouk Rug is a contemporary masterpiece that draws its inspiration from the rich textile traditions of the Mamlouk Sultanate, which reigned over Egypt a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Ararat Rugs Anatolian Medallion Carpet, 16th Century Revival Rug Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the carpet comes from the book Orient Star - A Carpet Collection, E. Heinrich Kirchheim, Hali Publications Ltd, 1993 nr.178. This is an unusual border drawing, a medall...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Tribal Large Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A wool pile of symmetric knots on a wool foundation. This exceptionally large geometric Kars carpet features two columns of four or five connected, abrashed red squares on a red-brow...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Whimsical Vintage Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
a mid-20th-century whimsical vintage persian accent square rug
Details
rug no. j4471
size 4' 8" x 5' 10" (142 x 178 cm)
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Accent Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Anatolian accent carpet handmade during the Mid-20th century.
Measures: 7' 0" x 9' 9"
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
8'x9'5" Blue Pure Wool Afghan Peshawar Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Midnight Blue, Vegetable Dyes, Pure Wool, Afghan Peshawar with Serapi Heriz Design, Dense Weave, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Latex: No Pile
height: 0.25 Inche...
Category
2010s Afghan Heriz Serapi Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,808 Sale Price
25% Off
Mid-20th Century Persian Afshar Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
Two giant straw round medallions, each with 16 or 17 small floral pendants, totally dominate the six-pointed grey field, with snaky compressed cloud bands above and below. Buff verti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
7'10"x9'10" Ivory Hand Knotted Wool Natural Dyes Mahal Design Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Colorful, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Mahal Design, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craftsman...
Category
2010s Indian Oushak Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,662 Sale Price
25% Off
Early 20th Century Persian Kurdish Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Kurdish accent rug handmade during the Early 20th century.
Measures: 5' 6" x 8' 11"
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Heriz Runner
Located in New York, NY
1920s geometric Antique Small Persian Heriz Runner
Details
rug no. j4530
size 2'11" x 6'4''
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Chippendale Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
7x10 ft Contemporary Hand-knotted Tulu Rug. 100% Wool. Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan berber beni ourain rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining the allu...
Category
2010s Turkish Tulu Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,225 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Ararat Rugs the Barbieri Tree Design Carpet, Persian Revival Rug, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of carpet comes from the book Orient Star - A Carpet Collection, E. Heinrich Kirchheim, Hali Publications Ltd, 1993 nr.64 and Islamic Carpets, Joseph V. McMullan, Near Eas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
9'x12'1" Fanfare Blue Kazak Geometric Hand Knotted 100% Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Kazak, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, and Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craftsmanship technique...
Category
2010s Afghan Kazak Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,903 Sale Price
25% Off
12 x 15 Modern Oushak Style Wool Rug In Light Blue Features Allover Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Modern Oushak Style Wool Rug presents a contemporary twist on traditional Oushak designs. The stunning piece features a soft pale blue background, beautifully accented by vibran...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Oushak Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$6,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Accent Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Malayer accent carpet. A tiny camel and ecru lattice and lozenge diaper pattern fill the field of this Hamadan area carpet. The camel tone is a Hamadan touchstone ...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A wool pile of symmetric knots on a cotton foundation. The well-abrashed red field shows two columns each of four stacked ragged diamonds with hooked lozenge centers. A central axis...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Vintage Moroccan Square Hallucinating Lions Rug
Located in New York, NY
a mid-20th-century Moroccan rug with 6 "trippy" lions on an ivory ground
Details
rug no. j4441
size 5' 2" x 6' (157 x 183 cm)
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Mahal Wool Rug In Green Featuring a Center Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
Discover the uniqueness of this exquisite Persian Mahal rug! Hand-knotted from luxurious, soft wool, it boasts a captivating chartreuse color palette. The centerpiece showcases a str...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Islamic Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$27,200 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Goldenrod Modern Oushak Style Wool Rug Features Allover Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
The Goldenrod Modern Oushak Style Wool Rug showcases a contemporary design inspired by traditional Oushak patterns. This exquisite piece features a rich goldenrod background compleme...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Oushak Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$14,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Dhurrie Carpet with a Leaf Design in Blue and White
Located in New York, NY
The off-white field shows a uniform fat hexagonal lattice with all reserves displaying identical leafy florets. Blue and white Greek key fret border. As new condition.
Rug Size
14'0...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Zabihi Collection Persian Pictorial Animal Rug
Located in New York, NY
A 3rd quarter of the 20th century Persian pictorial rug
Details
rug no. j2392
size 4' 2" x 5' 5" (127 x 165 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
India Modern Area Rugs - Wool and Silk Brown Ivory Taupe - 94259
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover a new dimension of artistic expression and refined subtlety in this captivating contemporary rug, where innovative design meets luxurious comfort. Measuring a versatile 6 fe...
Category
20th Century Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
2'7"x13' Deep Red, Afghan Khamyab, Soft Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Deep and Saturated Red, Afghan Khamyab with Geometric Medallions, Soft and Shiny Wool Hand Knotted, Runner Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for...
Category
2010s Afghan Medieval Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,203 Sale Price
20% Off
Zabihi Collection Geometric Beshir Turkeman Gallery Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Turkeman Beshir gallery size rug
Details
rug no. j4273
size 5' 2" x 11' 5" (157 x 348 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Turkmen Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Boccara Hand Knotted Silk Rug in the Style of Ivan da Silva Bruhns, France, 2009
Located in Glasgow, GB
A finely hand knotted silk rug by Boccara, designed in homage to the iconic French Art Deco textile artist Ivan da Silva Bruhns. Commissioned in 2009, the rug features a strong moder...
Category
Early 2000s French Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Turkey Anatoly Area Rugs - Wool Blue Brown Pink Red Design - 92911
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Turkey Anatoly featuring Area Rugs in Circa 1940. Designed with Wool and BlueBrownPinkRed, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Turkish Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1930s Cinese Art Deco Carpet
Located in Bochum, NRW
Vintage Art Deco Chinese Wool Rug, 1930s.
This is a handwoven rug made of wool pile on cotton warp, with rich flowers and bamboo designs, against a dark raspberry background. Chain a...
Category
1930s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
6'3"x8'8" Steel Blue Wool Hand Knotted Boujaad Moroccan Berber Design Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Steel Blue, Organic Wool Hand Knotted, Boujaad Moroccan Berber Design Natural Dyes, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in t...
Category
2010s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,299 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage Gabbeh Persian Rug with Beige-Brown Animal Pictorials - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 4x6 Persian Gabbeh rug is the latest grand entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of rare tribal pieces. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
This vintage Ga...
Category
1950s Persian Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Persian Gabbeh Small Rug - Wool Ivory Design - 96704
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Persian Gabbeh featuring Small Rug in Circa 1910. Designed with Wool and Ivory, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Iraqi Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
10x14 Ft Modern Moroccan style Handmade Rug. 100% Wool. Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan berber beni ourain rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining the allu...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,960 Sale Price / item
60% Off
8'x11'3" Crimson Red Semi Antique Persian Heriz Even Wear Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Crimson Red, Semi Antique Persian Heriz with Slight Wear, Sheared Low, Zero Pile, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool...
Category
1960s Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,596 Sale Price
20% Off
8x10 Ft Modern Moroccan style Handmade Rug. 100% Wool. Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan berber beni ourain rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining the allu...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,119 Sale Price / item
60% Off
6'10"x10'8" Vivid Orange Vintage Persian Heriz Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Vivid Orange, Vintage Persian Heriz with Large Medallion Design, Distinct Abrash, Rustic Look, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Even Wear, Cropped Thin, Good Condition, Sides and Ends Profes...
Category
1960s Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$2,040 Sale Price
20% Off
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Polychromatic Patterns on Beige
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 6×6 Mid-Century Modern rug from the titular collection by Rug & Kilim—a reimagining of bold 1950s postmodern art styles.
Hand-knotted in wool, cotton and silk, this design evokes...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Large Vintage Medallion Design Pink Wool Oriental Style Rug
Located in London, GB
This large very elegant fine quality medallion design vintage pink wool oriental style rug.
This beautiful pink rug features a central medallion with abstract patterns, foliated and...
Category
1980s Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Gabbeh Persian Rug, Cream and Brown with Leopard Pictorial - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 3x5 Persian Gabbeh rug is the latest grand entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of rare tribal pieces. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
This vintage Ga...
Category
1950s Persian Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
8'x10' Grotto Blue Hand Knotted Peshawar Oceanic Fish Design Vibrant Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Afghan Peshawar with Colorful Oceanic Fish Design, Organic Wool Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the cen...
Category
2010s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$3,269 Sale Price
20% Off
Persian Oushak Area Rugs - Wool Blue Brown Ivory Design - 88177
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Persian Oushak featuring Area Rugs in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and BlueBrownIvory, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Iraqi Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Small Rug
Located in New York, NY
a quirky 20th century Turkish Anatolian small size rug
Details
rug no. j3389
size 2' 3" x 3' 5" (69 x 104 cm)
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Country Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
a 19th Century Hand Loomed French Aubusson Tapestry
Details
rug no. j4421
size 4' x 5' 6" (122 x 168 cm
Category
Mid-19th Century Asian Vienna Secession Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Turkish Oushak room size carpet. The ivory field centers a beige four armed medallion with stylized pendants amid a scatter fill of floral chains and other vegetal forms. ...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Persian Sultanabad Area Rugs - Wool Ivory Red Design - 71130
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Persian Sultanabad featuring Area Rugs in Circa 1880. Designed with Wool and IvoryRed, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Iraqi Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage American Gloucester Old Spot Pig Hooked Rug with Folk Art Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79267 Vintage American Gloucester Old Spot Pig Hooked Rug, 01'11 x 03'01. Step into the charming and storied world of American folk art with this rare hand-hooked Gloucester Old Spot...
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$895 Sale Price
20% Off
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 5x7 Blue And White Striped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Indigo Blue and White Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug
- Size 5'x7' (150x210cm)
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due t...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
$411 Sale Price
25% Off
New Konya Fine Modern Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Central Anatolian Modern 'New' Fine Kilim from the Konya region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
As early as the 13th century Marco Polo noted, in his account...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
$1,080 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage rug "Dellen" by Ingegerd Silow.
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim rug in a design called named "Dellen" by Ingegerd Silow. Named after a lake in the Hälsingland province in northern Sweden this piece has a beautiful geometric pattern ...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
4'2"x9'5" Blue Afghan Angora Oushak with Leaf Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Blue Afghan Angora Oushak with All Over Leaf Design, Vegetable Dyes, Organic Wool, Hand Knotted, Wide Runner Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Latex: No Pile
height: 0.25 Inches
...
Category
2010s Afghan Oushak Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,255 Sale Price
20% Off
Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Oversized Rug in Pink with Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 13x18 ode to Chinese Art Deco rugs is the next addition to Rug & Kilim’s Deco Collection. This collection is a contribution to the style, and our years of ...
Category
2010s Indian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vanità Flower Polychrome Poly-Blend Rug by Ken Scott
Located in Milan, IT
Textural and chromatic dynamism maximize the decorative impact of this superb flower-shaped artisan rug. Part of an original Collection where art, fashion, and design seamlessly inte...
Category
2010s Italian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 4x6 Sky Blue And Red Striped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Sky Blue and Red Zig Zag Striped Indian
Dhurrie Rug-4'x6' (120x180cm)
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to th...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
$374 Sale Price
25% Off
Zen Muschio Round Rug by Sitap Carpet Couture Italia
Located in Milan, IT
The Zen moss-green rug embodies the tranquility of a Japanese garden through its two-level weaving technique. Perfect for living spaces, bedrooms, and contract areas, it is the brain...
Category
2010s Italian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Textile
8'4"x9'10" Colorful Modern Stripe Design Ghazni Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Colorful, Modern Stripe Design, Natural Dyes Thick and Plush, Ghazni Wool Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$3,441 Sale Price
25% Off
Pretty vintage Aubusson style Jacquard tapestry medieval design “the view”
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the elegance of "La Dame à la Licorne" titled “The view”– a beautiful late 20th-century tapestry echoing the 15th-century masterpiece at the Cluny Museum in Paris. Woven wi...
Category
Late 20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Acrylic
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Botanical Rug in Multicolor Floral Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 9x12 botanical rug is a new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Modern Collection—hand-knotted in wool and silk.
On the Design:
The rug features an all over floral pattern...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
New Manisa Fine Handwoven Modern Kilim West Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Western Anatolian Modern 'New' Fine Kilim from the Manisa region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
This kilim is woven according to traditional kilim technique...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
$648 Sale Price
20% Off
8'10"x11'9" Colorful Bauhaus Inspired Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Charcoal Black, Bauhaus Inspired Design, Colorful Geometric Pattern, Arts and Crafts, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Latex: No Pile
height: 0.25 Inche...
Category
2010s Afghan Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$5,337 Sale Price
20% Off
Turkey Anatoly Area Rugs - Wool Blue Ivory Pink Red Design - 92979
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Turkey Anatoly featuring Area Rugs in Circa 1940. Designed with Wool and BlueIvoryPinkRed, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Turkish Rugs and Carpets
Materials
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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