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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Persian Sultanabad Over Size Rug Circa 1880 - Wool Green Red Yellow 72802
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Persian Sultanabad featuring Over Size Rug in Circa 1880. Designed with Wool and GreenRedYellow, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Persian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 3x5 Pink And Green Striped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Raspberry Pink, Cream And Forest Green Zig Zag Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug-3'x5' (90x150cm)
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% c...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Homage to the Square Rug ‘Blue or Pink or Red’ by Josef Albers
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...
Category
2010s Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1920 Walter Nichols Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug Tree of Life 9x12 275cm x 351cm
Located in New York, NY
1920 Walter Nichols Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug Handmade Tree of Life 9x12
1920
9' x 11'6" 275cm x 351cm
"This is a magnificent unique antique Art Deco rug. It has a fine qu...
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century French Aubusson Verdure Tapestry with Louis XVI Revival Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79208 Late 19th Century Antique French Aubusson Tapestry, 06'00 x 08'10. A lavish panorama of pastoral enchantment unfurls across this handwoven French Aubusson tapestry, a masterwor...
Category
Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
6.7x9.7 Ft Contemporary Handmade Low Pile Turkish Wool Area Rug in Green Color
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Category
1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Rabat Curtain 'Izar' from Morocco, Late 19th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
A rare item to come by these days. Silk embroidery on a fine cotton background.
Negative space has embroidery in white on white cotton.
Category
Late 19th Century Moroccan Islamic Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Turkestan Old Yomut Turkoman Central Asian Yomud Cejim Jijim Kilim Rug
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Central Asian Old Yomut Kilim from the West Turkestan and Iran region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
The Yomut are to be found in north-east Iran, and acro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
Rug & Kilim’s Suzani Style Kilim in Navy Blue with Polychromatic Tribal Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with handwoven wool, this 5x8 Kilim represents an exciting new line of Modern Classics and contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim—a series of designs inspired by antique Suzani ...
Category
2010s Pakistani Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
5.6x6.7 ft Antique Caucasian Karatchoph Kazak Rug, circa 1870
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A highly collectible antique Caucasian Karatchoph Kazak rug in excellent original condition with full soft wool pile and beautiful natural dyes.
Size: 5.6x6.7 ft
Category
Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Green & Blue 10.5'x12.5 Tile Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed Forest Green , Sky Blue And Cream Tile Patterned Rug-10' 6" x 12' 6" (320 x 380cm)
These special flat-weave dhurries are...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Antique Suzani from Samarkand Uzbekistan, Mid-19th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
A rare design to come by among antique suzanis from Samarkand. Recently lined with plain linen.
Category
Mid-19th Century Uzbek Suzani Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Custom Rug Sample, Red with Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
The price enclosed represents our price per square foot for custom orders in this design. Please share your size and we will share CADs and custom listings to check out accordingly. ...
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Custom Rug Sample, Polychrome Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
The price enclosed represents our price per square foot for custom orders in this design. Please share your size and we will share CADs and custom listings to check out accordingly. ...
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Unique Oversized Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug in Tan Wool with a Center Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Presenting a one-of-a-kind hand-knotted wool rug, this antique oversized Sultanabad dates back to the 1870s and is a testament to timeless craftsmanship. It commands attention in any...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Handwoven Polypropylene Outdoor Rug Carpet Light Green&Turquoise Gelato
By Kilombo Home
Located in Madrid, ES
This rug has been ethically hand woven in polypropylene yarns by artisans in north of India, using a traditional weaving technique which is native of this region.
It´s resistant to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Acrylic
3' x 6'7'' Decorative Vintage Handmade Wool Accent Rug in Neutral Colors
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our sun-faded rugs are all one-of-a-kind, hand-knotted, 50-70 year-old vintage pieces. They each boast their own singular handmade aesthetic drawn from the centuries-old Turkish rug-...
Category
1950s Turkish Oushak Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Dhurrie Rug with Blue and Green Stripes Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 8x10 vintage Dhurrie rug is an exciting new curation from Rug & Kilim’s latest acquisition of rare and exemplary mid-century flatweaves of the same style—handwoven in cotton in ...
Category
1950s Indian Kilim Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Rug & Kilim’s Persian Style Rug in Red, Gold, and Black with Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool, this 8x10 rug from our Modern Classics Collection represents our most luxurious new take on classic Persian rugs and is inspired by the celebrated Bidjar...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Kilim from Konya, Central Anatolia, Turkey, Mid-20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
This is a pure wool small kilim woven with un-dyed wool from Central Anatolia Turkey.
These simple weavings are usually done for home use and bears all the characteristics of the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Ersari M-9657
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A mid 20th century Ersari Rug
Category
Mid-20th Century Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 6x9 Green And Blue Scalloped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Forest Green And Blue Two Sided Scalloped
Indian Rug-6'x9' (180x270cm)
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
Amazing Vintage Needlepoint Patterned Rug Blanks, Lou Gartner Estate
By Lou Gartner
Located in Riverdale, NY
Amazing Vintage Needlepoint Patterned Rug Blanks from the Lou Gartner Estate of Palm Beach. Lou Gartner was an artist and world traveler, well known for hi...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Textile
Apadana's Modern Texture Designed Custom Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Customize the Modern Sasco Collection Custom Wool Rug to fit your space. It is hand-woven in India for exceptional quality and durability. Various color options are available. Delive...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Khotan Style Rug in Distressed Blue, Beige-Brown Trellis Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Inspired by classic Khotan rugs, this collectible is a sophisticated addition to Rug & Kilim’s Homage Collection. This modern take on classical rugs witnesses the marriage of a rich ...
Category
2010s Indian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Custom Rug Sample, Cream White and Blue Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
The price enclosed represents our price per square foot for custom orders in this design. Please share your size and we will share CADs and custom listings to check out accordingly. ...
Category
2010s Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Irregular Shape Abstract Rug by RAG HOME
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Contemporary irregular abstract shape hand-tufted rug
A combination of neatness and abstraction. A fluid patterns and shades of primary colors from vibrant to pastel, just enough to...
Category
2010s Indonesian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Yarn
Moroccan Beni Mrirt rug, Tribal Pattern Green Color Berber rug, Custom-made
By Nomad Chic
Located in Marrakech, MA
We exclusively create custom individual rugs for you. This means that we do not produce unnecessary items and we prioritize respecting nature. That's why we estimate it will take us ...
Category
2010s Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Suzani from Samarkand, Uzbekistan, 1960s
Located in Istanbul, TR
It is all cotton and finely embroidered.
Category
Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Theoretical Color 42 Carini Carpets x Michelle Weinberg Wool and Silk Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
This captivating collection showcases the creative partnership between Joseph Carini and artist, Michelle Weinberg, blending vibrant colors, intricate patterns, and exceptional textile artistry. Their shared enthusiasm for dynamic compositions and the rich history of handmade textiles laid the groundwork for this collaboration. Each piece is a handwoven carpet, meticulously crafted in Nepal through bespoke production, ensuring unmatched quality and artistry. This collection celebrates the duo’s passion for color and striking graphics, with only 10 pieces available for each design. Each carpet is customizable in size, material, and color to suit individual tastes.
“The carpets inspired by my Theoretical Color drawings are a sublime translation of these works which began as a mundane cataloging of the colored pencils I use. The bands of color gradients begin and end on surprising notes, and as handmade rugs they have a wow! impact. Precise color relationships always give me joy. The neutral tones setting up little explosions of fully saturated color are truly alive rendered in silk.”
--Michelle Weinberg
Shown here in a wool and silk twill, this 10x14 area rug...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Silk
6.7x9.8 Ft Plain Solid Burnt Orange Turkish Rug. Modern Handmade Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage Turkish area rug re-dyed in burnt orange color for contemporary interiors.
Finely hand knotted, low wool pile on cotton foundation. Professionally washed.
Sturdy and can be...
Category
1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Wonderful extremely fine antique silk french Beauvais tapestry «Flower Harvest»
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century French Aubusson tapestry of Beauvais with a nice design of flower Harvest, Beautiful women are gathering flowers in the garden and the woods, chatti...
Category
Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Antique Silk and Wool Signed Akbaroff Persian Isfahan Hunting Scene Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This silk and wool vintage, circa 1970, signed Akbaroff Isfahan rug features an ivory field with an overall design of mounted hunting figures, paired animals and animals hunting each...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Selce #1 Rug by Studio Salaris
Located in Milan, IT
Warm greens, mustard yellow, and gray hues mix with bright yellow and red in this exquisite rug that combines an asymmetrical silhouette and a variety o...
Category
2010s Italian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Textile
Vintage Circa 1930 Blue Persian Malayer Hand Knotted Rug
Located in New York, NY
4'3 X 7'6. Rugs from Malayer, east of Hamadan, could be considered top quality Hamadan’s and they share similar structural aspects. The wonderful soft pastel blues of the border cont...
Category
20th Century Persian Malayer Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Oversized Antique Aubusson Rug in Brown with Floral Medallions
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 19x19 antique Aubusson rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s European rug collection—a masterpiece of the French Neoclassical flatweave style, handwoven in wool and ...
Category
1810s Persian Kilim Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Swedish Rag Rug
Located in Boden, SE
A fantastically Swedish Rag Rug in beautiful color & pattern.
Handwoven in Boden Northern Sweden .
The rug is freshly washed.
Vintage & antique Swedish Rag Rugs from Sweden comes in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Country Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Suzani Body Pillow Case, Uzbekistan, 1970s
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert materials.
Cotton in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry Cleaning is recommended.
Category
Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Oversized Antique French Savonnerie Rug with Floral Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 19x19 antique Aubusson rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s European rug collection—a masterpiece of the French Neoclassical flatweave style, handwoven in wool and o...
Category
1790s French Kilim Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rare Antique French Tapestry "Entre Fenetres", circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
Rare Antique French
Aubusson Tapestry
"Entre Fenetres"
Wool & Silk
Gold 4'3" x 6'5"
(122cm x 196cm)
circa 1880
"This is an Rare Antique French Wool & Si...
Category
1880s French Baroque Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Beautiful antique silk Japanese Embroidery « the tigers »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice antique Japanese embroidery with beautiful design with tigers, and with nice natural colours in hues of yellow, green, brown and black , entirely...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Irregular Shape Blue Abstract Rug by RAG HOME
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Tufted as a custom long runner with gradients transitioning from cobalt blue to grey, this contemporary rug encapsulates nature's excerpts—frozen bubbles of Abraham Lake, ocean waves...
Category
2010s Indonesian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Acrylic, Yarn
Sashiko Style Japanese Rug by RAG HOME
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Now offered in a wider format, our ‘Sashiko’ rug is a grand resonance of heritage and contemporary. Dive into a visually and tactilely rich rug that echoes the decades-long adoration...
Category
2010s Asian Anglo-Japanese Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Acrylic
Persian Qom Over Size Rug Circa 1990 - Wool Ivory Pink Yellow 70619
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Persian Qom featuring Over Size Rug in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and IvoryPinkYellow, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Persian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Persian Style Rug in Beige with Polychromatic Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool, this 8x11 rug from our Modern Classics Collection represents our most luxurious new take on classic Persian rugs and is inspired by the celebrated Bidjar...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
New Scandinavian Green Swedish Inspired Kilim Röllakan
Located in Dallas, TX
31117 New Scandinavian Modern Green Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, 10'04 x 13'10. Infused with Scandinavian elegance and earth-tone poise, this exceptional, handwoven wool Swedish-inspi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Aesthetic Movement Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Chinese Peking Style Wool Rug Handmade in Muted Tones with Dragon Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
A beautiful modern Chinese-style hand-knotted wool rug with a Chalky color field and navy blue and green accents throughout the traditional Chinese Peking design.
This rug measures...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Chinese Chippendale Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century N.W. Heriz Carpet 14' 8" x 23' 2"
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century N.W. Heriz Carpet, Size: 14' 8" x 23' 2"
Category
1890s Persian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique American Crazy Quilt, Dated, 1909-1910
Located in Istanbul, TR
It has wool, silk velvet and cotton patches, lined with a printed paisley design fabric probably from Manchester.
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Handmade Antique Persian Style Isfahan Prayer Rug 4.6' x 6.8', 1900s - 1D85
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade Antique Persian Style Isfahan Prayer Rug 4.6’ x 6.8’, 1900s, Good Condition, Wool
Bring home a piece of history and elegance with this handmade antique Persian style Isfaha...
Category
1880s Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Endless Beige Rug by Aquilialberg Architects
By Illulian
Located in Milan, IT
The beige counterpart to the Endless Rug in its blue variant, this refined rug offers a softer perspective of optical art, leaning on its textural appeal. Nepalese master craftsmen weft this piece of floor...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Textile, Silk
Moroccan Rug, 100% Natural Wool, Custom Berber "Tulu" Carpet with Atlas Design
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A modern handmade Moroccan rug, made of natural undyed ivory and brown wool. Soft, comfy, cozy pile.
It is available in 9 x 12 Ft (275 x 365 cm), 6 x 9 Ft (182 x 274 cm) and 3.2 x 6 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Tibetan Rug Dragon Design
Located in Ferrara, IT
This unique Tibetan rug with a dragon design measures 133 × 62 cm and stands out for both its symbolic richness and distinctive shape. Shaped in an hourglass or saddle form, it likel...
Category
19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Wonderful Vintage French Aubusson style Hand Printed Tapestry “ country concert”
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Concert Champêtre ( country concert )
Very beautiful mid century French Aubusson style tapestry with a beautiful 15th century tapestries design showing a scene in the countryside, ou...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Green, Pink Windowpane Check Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Area Rug, Green, Black And Raspberry Pink Windowpane Checked Indian Rug-6'x9'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Rug & Kilim’s Transitional Custom Rug Sample in Blue, Cream and Red Medallion
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
The price enclosed represents our price per square foot for custom orders in this design. Please share your size and we will share CADs and custom listings to check out accordingly. ...
Category
2010s Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Cotton Flat Weave Area Rug, 6x9 Forest Green Solid Indian Dhurrie Kilim
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Area Rug, Forest Green Solid Indian Rug-6'x9'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manufacturing te...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Modern Handmade Moroccan Rug in Sage Green, Blue, Brown. 100% Wool. Custom Opt.
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A Moroccan Berber design contemporary hand-knotted rug made of organic wool in a sophisticated, warm and earthy color palette of olive green, brown and light blue. It features an all-over design of lozenge-shaped, wide-edged lattices and two lateral borders with a braided look.
This beautifully rendered plush carpet...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern 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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