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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Ararat Rugs Oversized Mamlouk Rug A Majestic Revival of Islamic Artistry Carpet
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Anatolian Medallion Carpet, 16th Century Revival Rug Natural Dyed
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

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 "
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20th Century Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets

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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...
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2010s Afghan Heriz Serapi Rugs and Carpets

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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"
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

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 ...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

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)
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Early 20th Century Turkmen Tribal Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Ararat Rugs the Barbieri Tree Design Carpet, Persian Revival Rug, Natural Dyed
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Rugs and Carpets

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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...
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2010s Afghan Kazak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

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...
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1980s Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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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...
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2010s Turkish Tulu Rugs and Carpets

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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...
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2010s Indian Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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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...
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2010s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

Vintage Bakhtiari Persian Kilim, Red and Blue Geometric Stripes - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 5x6 Persian kilim is a mid-century Bakhtiari tribal rug, handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960. On the Design: The mid-century Persian kilim features a vibrant striped de...
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1950s Persian Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

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...
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2010s Afghan Medieval Rugs and Carpets

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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...
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Late 19th Century Persian Islamic Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug with Abstract Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 8x10 modern rug is an exciting new addition to the Mid-Century Modern rug collection by Rug & Kilim. Hand-knotted in wool and silk, it’s inspired by 1950s paintings of abstract ...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

India Modern Area Rugs - Wool and Silk Brown Ivory Taupe - 94259
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of India Modern featuring Area Rugs in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and Silk and BrownIvoryTaupe, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
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20th Century Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

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.
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20th Century Iraqi Tribal Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

8'x9'6" Cream, Afghan Super Kazak Soft Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Cream, Afghan Super Kazak with Large Medallions, Vegetable Dyes Dense Weave, Extra Soft Wool Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for...
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2010s Afghan Kazak Rugs and Carpets

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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)  
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

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 ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Polychromatic Patterns on Beige
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...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton, Silk

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...
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1930s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

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...
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1960s Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

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...
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1960s Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

8'2"x10' Cynical Black Wool Karajeh Design Soft Pile Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Organic Wool, Karajeh Design, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craftsmanship ...
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2010s Indian Heriz Serapi Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

12'x17'8" Burnt Orange Wool Hand Knotted Oushak Design Oversize Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Burnt Orange, Hand Knotted, Oushak Design, Extra Soft Wool, Thick and Plush, Supple Collection, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months an...
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2010s Indian Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

12'2"x12'2" Red Hand Knotted Antiqued Fine Heriz Re-Creation Wool Square Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Terracotta Red, Hand Knotted Antiqued Fine Heriz Re-Creation, Natural Dyes Dense Weave, Extra Soft Wool, Square Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inc...
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2010s Indian Heriz Serapi Rugs and Carpets

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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...
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1950s Persian Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

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.
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20th Century Turkish Rugs and Carpets

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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...
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2010s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets

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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...
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Early 2000s French Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Silk

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...
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2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

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...
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2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

6'1"x10' New Persian Mahal with Herati Fish Design All Over Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Charcoal Black New Persian Mahal with Herati Fish Design All Over Hand Knotted Oriental Rug. It has been woven for months and months in the cent...
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2010s Persian Medieval Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

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
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Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

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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 ...
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2010s Afghan Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Persian Style Rug in Pink and Beige-Brown with Floral Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool, this 6x10 rug from our Modern Classics Collection represents our most luxurious new take on classic Persian rugs and is inspired by the celebrated Bidjar...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

2'8"x7'10" Gray Hand Knotted Organic Wool Stone Wash Peshawar Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Gray Hand Knotted Pure Wool Natural Dyes Stone Wash Peshawar Runner Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old...
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2010s Afghan Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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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
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Mid-19th Century Asian Vienna Secession Antique Rugs and Carpets

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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)
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Country Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

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...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

9'2"x11'10" Blue Sparrows on the Tree Peshawar 100% Soft Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Bayern Blue, Sparrows on the Tree, Peshawar, 100% Wool, Soft Pile, Lush and Plush, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Conte...
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2010s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Modern Indian Peshawar Handknotted Floral Wool Rug in Pale Brown
Located in Norwalk, CT
Experience the elegance of craftsmanship with this exquisite Modern Indian Peshawar handknotted floral wool rug. Skillfully woven by artisans, this rug showcases a stunning floral de...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim with Geometric Patterns in Tones of Green
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 9x12 Swedish style kilim is from the inventive “Nu” texture in Rug & Kilim’s award-winning Scandinavian flat weave collection. Handwoven in wool. Further On the Design: This...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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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...
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2010s Italian Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

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...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

21st Century East Turkestan Pictorial Khotan Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A modern East Turkestan Pictorial Khotan room size carpet handmade during the 21st century. Measures: 10' 0" x 13' 3"
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21st Century and Contemporary East Turkestani Khotan Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Rug, Florals in Cream Field and Blue Border
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 2x4 rug represents the Chinese Art Deco rug collection by Rug & Kilim—inspired from the 1920s Chinoiserie style period pieces of the most elegant sensibili...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

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...
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2010s Afghan Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

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...
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Late 20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton, Acrylic

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...
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2010s Italian Rugs and Carpets

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Textile

New Konya Fine Modern Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish 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...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Natural Fiber

Marilyn Limited Edition Rug Design by Studio Amebe
Located in Milan, IT
A captivating tribute to Marilyn Monroe's famous scene from The Seven Year Itch where her dress rises up with the wind from the subway grate below, this stunning limited edition rug ...
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2010s Italian Rugs and Carpets

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Textile

1960's Berber Tikdift Zanagah Moroccan Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79186 Vintage Tikdift Moroccan Rug, 05'02 x 08'00. A vivid expression of tribal imagination and pastoral lore, this hand-knotted wool vintage Berber Tikdift Moroccan rug from the Zan...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Aesthetic Movement Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

1880s Antique Sultanabad Wool Rug Handmade In Tan With Floral Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
This exquisite rug features a captivating tan-beige foundation, with the blue frame beautifully embellished with intricate rust floral patterns that showcase the artistry and craftsm...
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Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Rugs and Carpets

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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...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

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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