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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Creator: Berber Tribes of Morocco
Creator: cc-tapis
cc-tapis Patricia Urquiola Triple Slinkie Rug
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave and Himalayan wool coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 152.000 individual kno...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Wool
cc-tapis Pipeline Round Rug by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Research which began with the Slinkie Collection for cc-tapis, Pipeline is the translation of Urquiola’s digital artworks into an artisanal product. A series of connected tubes emerg...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
21497 Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug, 05'10 x 11'10.
Berber Tribes of Morocco.
Abrash.
Hand-knotted wool.
Made in Morocco.
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Rug - 80-Year-Old Masterpiece
Located in Publishing City, SH
The Royal Nomadic is a luxurious terracotta Moroccan rug that blends traditional Berber craftsmanship with modern design elements. This handwoven masterpiece features a textured chec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
cc-tapis Guadalupe Collection Otomi' Rug by Bethan Laura Wood
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Guadalupe Collection is inspired by The New Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City, one of the most visited religious sites in the world designed by Pedro Ramírez Vázquez together with four other architects in 1974; a symbol of Mexican culture. During her voyage to Mexico Bethan visited the Basilica and was captured by the graphical shapes of its stained-glass windows. Working with cc-tapis, she interpreted these shapes with a subtle nod to traditional Otomi embroideries...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk, Linen
Vintage Berber Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, 07'01 x 13'01
Located in Dallas, TX
74727 Vintage Beni Ourain Moroccan Rug, 07’01 x 13’01. This vintage hand-knotted wool Beni Ourain Moroccan rug invites you into a world where Midcentury Modern aesthetics and nomadic...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Square Beni M'Guild Moroccan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
20978 Vintage Beni M'Guild Moroccan Rug with Organic Modern Style, Square Moroccan Rug 06'08 x 06'08. This hand knotted wool vintage Beni M'Guild Moroccan rug features two vertical c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Berber Red Moroccan Rug with Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21671 Vintage Berber Red Moroccan rug with Tribal Style 06'00 x 10'00. Showcasing a bold expressive design, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool vintage Berber red M...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
cc-tapis Tidal Isle Round Rug by Germans Ermičs
By cc-tapis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave and a Himalayan wool pile, coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 125.000 indivi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78377 vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain rug, 07'03 x 10'07. With its Midcentury Modern style, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool vintage Beni Ourain Moroccan rug is a c...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
cc-tapis Dipped Angle Rug
By cc-tapis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with cotton weave, Himalayan wool, silk and aloe pile, coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 125.00...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Beni MGuild Large Moroccan Rug North African Design Djoharian Collection
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Beni MGuild large room size rug - Moroccan Berber Tribal rug
Large Bauhaus inspired Moroccan Amazigh Modern rug North African tribal design - Djoharian Collection
Berber rugs and ...
Category
Early 2000s Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
VICE VERSA handmade rug by Chiara Andreatti - Gran Salotto by Duplex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Presented by Duplex at the Gran Salotto, Vice Versa by Chiara Andreatti is an exquisite rug that transcends mere functionality, becoming a true artistic statement. Crafted for cc-tap...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Jute
Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, Midcentury Boho Meets Tribal Enchantment
Located in Dallas, TX
21358 Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, 06'07 x 13'00. Originating from the renowned Beni Ourain tribe, an integral part of Morocco's diverse Berber community, these Moroccan rugs ar...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
cc-tapis Rug Paysage Au Soleil Corridor by Cristina Celestino for Maison Matisse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Born in France. Designed in Milan. Produced in Nepal.
cc-tapis is an Italian company which produces contemporary hand-knotted rugs which are created in Nepal by expert Tibetan artisa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Linen
cc-tapis Damier Rug by cc-tapis Design Lab
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Damier by the cc-tapis design-lab, a high-end handwoven rug adaptable for any interior space. A simple and geometric design available in Mini, Standard an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, Sultry Boho Meets Modern Luxe
Located in Dallas, TX
21312 Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, 07'02 x 09'00.
Modern luxe meets sultry boho in this hand knotted wool vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan rug. The detailed diamond design and atmos...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Beni M'Guild Zayane Moroccan Rug with Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21196 Vintage Berber Beni M'Guild Zayane Moroccan rug with Tribal Style 06'08 x 10'08. With its simplicity, plush pile and tribal style, this hand ...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
cc-tapis M'ama non m’ama large Rug made by hand by Patricia Urquiola
By cc-tapis
Located in New York, NY
MAMA NON MAMA large - undyed -
Dim ft 9,2x11,2 -- al ft2 145,00
Knot handknotted
Atelier nepal
Materials 10% linen and 90% himalayan
wool
Quality A (125.000 knots/sqm) S80
Colour un...
Category
2010s European Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Linen, Silk
1970's Rehamna Berber Moroccan Carpet, Maximalist Style Meets Tribal Enchantment
Located in Dallas, TX
20277 Vintage Rehamna Moroccan Rug, 05'00 x 08'01. From the sun-drenched plains of Rehamna east of Marrakech emerges a rug that defies expectations with its rich and eclectic designs...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
cc-tapis Rug Fuga Scene 3 by Cristian Mohaded
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Born in France. Designed in Milan. Produced in Nepal.
cc-tapis is an Italian company which produces contemporary hand-knotted rugs which are created in Nepal by expert Tibetan artis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
cc-tapis M’AMA NON M’AMA Large handmade rug by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
M’AMA NON M’AMA, a playful romantic gesture transformed into a collection of hand-knotted rugs by Patricia Urquiola.
Soft organic shapes, to be touched, felt and interacted with like...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Linen
Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug, Nomadic Charm Meets Boho Chic Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21204 Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, 06'04 x 09'09.
Emanating rustic charm and modern romance with a lavish pile, this hand-knotted wool vintage Moroccan rug creates an inimitable...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Green Beni M'Guild Moroccan Rug, Boho Chic Meets Tribal Enchantment
Located in Dallas, TX
21322 Vintage green Beni M'Guild Moroccan rug with Jungalow style 07'00 x 14'00. Showcasing a bold expressive design, incredible detail and texture, this ha...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Blue Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, Bohemian Paradise Meets Cozy Nomad
Located in Dallas, TX
Cozy nomad meets mesmerizing Marjorelle Blue in this hand knotted wool vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan rug. Get ready to be transported to a peaceful and captivating place with this vin...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1970's Purple Berber Boujad Moroccan Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
20479 Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug, 05’05 x 05’10. In this hand-knotted wool vintage Boujad Moroccan rug, the essence of a cozy nomad converges with the vibrant rhythm of a bohemian ...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Authentic Large Neutral Moroccan Rug, Minimalist Shibui meets Wabi-Sabi
Located in Dallas, TX
21148 Large Neutral Berber Moroccan Rug 11'05 x 14'06.
Minimalist Shibui meets Wabi-Sabi in this hand knotted wool Berber Moroccan rug. The perfectly imperfect lattice and earthy neu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
cc-tapis Pipeline Rug by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Research which began with the Slinkie Collection for cc-tapis, Pipeline is the translation of Urquiola’s digital artworks into an artisanal product. A series of connected tubes emerg...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1960's Berber Tribes of Morocco Vintage Beni Ourain Moroccan Rug, 06'01 x 08'06
Located in Dallas, TX
20737 Vintage Beni Ourain Moroccan Rug, 06'01 x 08'06. Originating from the esteemed Beni Ourain tribe in Morocco, these intricately crafted rugs honor tr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal Rug Runner with Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
74818, tribal style vintage Moroccan Azilal runner Moroccan hallway runner. With its whimsical triangular patterns, this Moroccan Azilal runner is based on free and abstract composit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Purple Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
21445 Vintage Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, 06'00 x 08'06. Effortless beauty and simplicity meets the eye in this hand-knotted wool vintage Beni Mrirt Moroccan rug. Imbued with red and pu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Large Authentic Berber Abstract Moroccan Rug, Nomadic Charm Meets Cubist Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21102 Large Authentic Colorful Abstract Berber Moroccan Rug, 10'01 x 13'05.
Cubism meets nomadic charm in this hand knotted wool Berber Moroccan rug. The visual complexity and intens...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Post-Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
New Contemporary Berber Moroccan Rug with Minimalist Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21150 New contemporary Berber Moroccan rug with minimalist style 10'06 x 12'01. With its simplicity, plush pile and Hygge vibes, this hand knotted wool contemporary Berber Moroccan r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Minimalist Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Brown Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, Tribal Enchantment Meets Biophilic Design
Located in Dallas, TX
20999 Vintage Brown Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, 05'07 x 08'08. Indulge in the enchanting fusion of Biophilic Design and sustainability with our hand-knotted wool vintage Beni Mrirt Moro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug with Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21567 vintage Berber Moroccan rug with Tribal style 02'07 x 06'02. With its simplicity, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool vintage Berber Moroccan rug is a captiva...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
cc-tapis Chroma Radiate Yellow Pink Round Rug by Germans Ermičs
By cc-tapis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Tidal collection is a visual investigation into the relationship between texture, shape and color. A sophisticated gradient effect was created through an entirely new coloring sy...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
New Contemporary Berber Moroccan Rug with Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21648, new Contemporary Berber Moroccan rug with Tribal style. Showcasing a bold expressive design, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool contemporary Berber Moroccan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Large Purple Abstract Moroccan Rug, Modern Boho Meets Hygge Luxe
Located in Dallas, TX
21138 Large Purple Abstract Moroccan Rug, 09'02 x 11'08.
Emulating boho chic style with a plush pile, this hand knotted wool purple abstract Moroccan rug is a captivating vision of w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1960's Taznakht Berber Moroccan Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
20948 Vintage Red Taznakht Moroccan Rug, 04'01 x 07'06. Embark on an enchanting journey into the rich legacy of the Taznakht Tribe, where skilled hands in the High Atlas Mountains of...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Aesthetic Movement Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
cc-tapis Rug Inky Dhow Gold by Bethan Gray
By cc-tapis, Bethan Gray
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Born in France. Designed in Milan. Produced in Nepal.
cc-tapis is an Italian company which produces contemporary hand-knotted rugs which are created in Nepal by expert Tibetan artis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Vintage Moroccan Azilal Rug, Tribal Enchantment Meets Global Boho Chic
Located in Dallas, TX
20359 Vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal Rug, 05'02 x 13'05.
Behold the artistry of this hand-knotted wool vintage Moroccan Azilal rug, originating from the heart of Morocco. Radiating w...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Wedding Blanket, Berber Handira
Located in Dallas, TX
21546 Vintage Moroccan Wedding Blanket, Berber Handira 03'10 x 07'07. This handwoven wool vintage Moroccan Wedding Blanket also known as a Berber Tamiz...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Sequins
cc-tapis Moire' Collection Quadratic Burgundy by Objects of Common Interest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The starting point and inspiration for Objects of Common Interest comes from the observation of landscapes and natural materials but specifically how they transform through erosion a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
New Contemporary Berber Moroccan Rug with Bauhaus Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21646 New Contemporary Berber Moroccan rug with Bauhaus Style 09'10 x 13'11. Showcasing a bold expressive design, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool contemporary B...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Bauhaus Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
cc-tapis Euphorbia Curly Warly Standard Rug by Bethan Laura Wood
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A new collection inspired and developed from Bethan’s ink drawings, made in confinement during lockdown. Bethan decided to take the opportunity to draw every couple of days, sketchin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, Midcentury Modern Meets Tribal Enchantment
Located in Dallas, TX
21769 Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, 05'02 x 07'10. Hailing from the esteemed Beni Ourain tribe in Morocco, these meticulously crafted rugs pay homage to tradition with meticulous...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Wedding Blanket, Berber Handira Tamizart
Located in Dallas, TX
20325, Vintage Moroccan Wedding Blanket, Berber Handira Tamizart. This handwoven wool vintage Moroccan wedding blanket also known as a Berber Handira features rows of fluffy fringe embellished with paillette sequins. Generally woven by the bride's family members, these Moroccan Handiras are symbolic textiles infused with the Baraka to bestow blessings. Moroccan wedding blankets are believed to keep away evil spirits, bring good luck to the new married couple, and bequeath fertility. The depth of meaning presented in this cream-colored, sequin adorned cherished textile is what make Moroccan Handira wedding...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
cc-tapis Chateau Orlando Collection Flower Grid Rug by Luke Edward Hall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pure wool jacquard rug with design inspired by 1920s illustrations of jewellery discovered by Luke in a museum's collection. "Our four Chateau Orlando rug designs for cc-tapis are no...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug with Postmodern Boho Chic and Memphis Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21051, vintage Berber Moroccan rug with Postmodern boho chic and Memphis Style 06'11 x 10'00. This hand-knotted wool vintage Berber Moroccan rug features a compartmental design sprea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Post-Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
New Contemporary Berber Moroccan Rug with Bohemian Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21174 New Contemporary Berber Moroccan Rug with Bohemian Style 10'00 x 13'01. Featuring well-balanced symmetry with a simple desig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
cc-tapis Rotazioni B Standard Rug by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave and Himalayan wool coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 125.000 individual kno...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
cc-tapis Rug Ultimate Bliss Gold Round by Mae Engelgeer for Duplex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Duplex launches “Gold is Bold" project: a unique collaboration with cc-tapis to celebrate boldness.
The iconic Biss rug collection designed by Mae Engelgeer and hand knotted in N...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
cc-tapis Primitive Weave 1 Rug by Chiara Andreatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave and a Himalayan wool coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 89.000 individual kn...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug with Cubist Bauhaus Style
Located in Dallas, TX
20439 Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug with Cubist Bauhaus Style. This hand-knotted wool vintage Moroccan rug features a geometric pattern composed of squares and rectangles (rods). The s...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bauhaus Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Dipped Frame Rug by cc-tapis in Natural
By cc-tapis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with cotton weave, Himalayan wool, silk and aloe pile, coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 125.00...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
cc-tapis Lapse 2 Rug Designed by Duccio Maria Gambi in STOCK
By cc-tapis
Located in New York, NY
Tempore, Latin term denoting a temporary or provisional period. The starting point for the creative process of a collection of hand-knotted rugs made of Himalayan wool evoking a temp...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
cc-tapis Envolee Rug in Pink by Cristina Celestino
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave a Himalayan wool and linen pile coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 89.000 in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
cc-tapis Rug Bliss Round Monocolor by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Born in France. Designed in Milan. Produced in Nepal.
cc-tapis is an Italian company which produces contemporary hand-knotted rugs which are created in Nepal by expert Tibetan artis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
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.