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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
5.6x9.6 Ft Antique Washed Turkish Oushak Rug, Vintage Hand Knotted Carpet
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
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Beige with Blue and Brown Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 12x15 contemporary kilim from an innovative new flat weave collection by Rug & Kilim.
On the Design: Fondly called the “Rez Kilim” line, the piece enjoys a more...
Category
2010s Afghan Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Red Kashan Carpet, circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
The red or blue contemporaneous Sarouk palette is reflected in this outstanding large and top condition central Persian town carpet of English-spun wool The red field with colored ba...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Kashan Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Runner Rug, Amber Gold with Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool, this 3x8 contemporary rug represents the Chinese Art Deco rug collection by Rug & Kilim—inspired from the 1920s Chinoiserie style period pieces of the mo...
Category
2010s Indian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Worn Persian Large SquareTribal Shiraz Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th-century rare room square-size worn tribal Shiraz rug
Details
rug no. j4201
size 11' 1" x 13' 5" (338 x 409 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Very Pretty Vintage Aubusson Style French Jacquard Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very nice French vintage tapestry with beautiful design of shepherdesses in the countryside and beautiful colours, woven on mechanical jacquard looms with wool and cotton.
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Category
Early 20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
1950's Ulla Parkdal Scandinavian Swedish Röllakan
By Ulla Parkdal
Located in Dallas, TX
79058 Ulla Parkdal Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, 05'03 x 08'01. This handwoven wool vintage Swedish rollakan rug, designed by Ulla Parkdal, is a striking example of Scandinavian Mode...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Rare Antique Ottoman Silk and Metal Embroidery
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 19th century Turkish ottoman embroidery with nice design and green field color, entirely hand embroidered with golden metal on silk foundation.
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"Experience the ep...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Antique Persian Bidjar
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century oversize Persian Bidjar rug with an all-over design on a striated gray field, earth tone accents
Measures: 11' x 18'3''.
Category
1920s Persian Romantic Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Isfahan Rug with Golden Field and Floral Details, circa 1910s
Located in Dallas, TX
Large antique Persian rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool and colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pet...
Category
1910s Persian Other Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Nice French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Exquisite French tapestry from the mid-20th century, featuring a beautiful design of a port in Europe, in the 17th century, with boats at the docks, sailors getting ready, freight c...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Custom Rug Sample in Blue and Brown 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 Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Antique Ersari Turkmen Ensi, Door Hanging, Circa 1880
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Antique Ersari Turkmen ensi of traditional design with excellent colour
Circa 1880
Ensi were door hangings used to cover the entrance to a yurt
This example is woven with a traditi...
Category
19th Century Turkmen Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
21st Century East Turkestan Khotan Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A modern East Turkestan Khotan room size carpet handmade during the 21st century.
Measures: 11' 6" x 14' 11"
Category
21st Century and Contemporary East Turkestani Khotan Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
6'5"x9'7" Terracotta Red Vintage Persian Heriz Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Terracotta Red, Vintage Persian Heriz with Geometric Medallion Design, Even Wear, Cropped Thin, Good Condition, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Orient...
Category
1960s Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Large Fine Grade Burchell Zebra Hide
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large Vintage Taxidermy Zebra Skin With Head And Tail. Rug size is 8' x 6'. Rug compliments many rooms, adding texture and sophistication in a safari inspired look or mid century mo...
Category
20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Zebra Hide
Vintage Holma Mattan Reversible Flatweave Carpet
Located in Bochum, NRW
Vintage Holma Mattan Reversible Flatweave Carpet, Sweden 1950s.
Carpet, Rug, Röllakan, Holma Mattan, Skene, double-sided.
In beautiful shades of ochre yellow, brown and beige, geomet...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
7'3"x9'7" Burnt Orange Vintage Persian Bakhtiar Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Burnt Orange, Vintage Persian Bakhtiar with Large Medallion Design, Cropped Thin, Zero Pile, Evenly Worn, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Good Condition, Hand Knotted, 100% Wo...
Category
1960s Persian Bohemian Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Tribal Style Rug in Rust with Gold and White Medallion Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 4x8 rug is a new entry in Rug & Kilim’s custom classics Burano Collection. Hand-knotted in Persian Wool.
Further on the design:
The piece draws on tribal textiles with tradition...
Category
2010s Indian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bau Haus Style Irregular Shape Wool Rug by RAG HOME
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
CONTACT US FOR CUSTOM RUG
Loosely inspired by the design principles of Bauhaus and the vibrant color palette of De Stijl, RAG Home's runner rug offers a fresh perspective. With a no...
Category
2010s Indonesian Bauhaus Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Acrylic, Yarn
Square Antique Bessarabian Kilim in Light Green with Florals Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in a wool flatweave and originating from Romania, circa 1850-1860, this 9x9 square antique kilim featuring floral patterns is one of the most special pieces and a rare coll...
Category
1850s Romanian Bessarabian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Edward Fields Mid-Century Modern Large Room Size Abstract Rug, Circa 1970s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern large room size designer wool rug
By Edward Fields
USA, Circa 1970s
Thick wool pile, with vibrant colors.
Measures: 12' x 19'11".
Good original vin...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Nazmiyal Collection Amazing Antique Uzbek Suzani Embroidery Textile 4'10" x 7'4"
Located in New York, NY
Culturally Rich Antique Uzbek Suzani Embroidery Textile, Country of origin: Uzbekistan, Circa date: 1900
Category
Early 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Afghanistan Oushak Over Size Rug - Wool Brown Navy Blue Taupe - 99665
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Afghanistan Oushak featuring Over Size Rug in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and BrownNavy BlueTaupe, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Afghan Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
5.8x10 Ft Vintage Handwoven Turkish Kilim Rug with Colorful Stripes. 100% Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Embark on a journey through Turkish tradition with this exquisite vintage handwoven Turkish wool kilim rug, a testament to the enduring craftsmanship of Anatolian artisans. Woven wit...
Category
1970s Turkish Kilim Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rare Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet, circa 1890s
Located in New York, NY
A rare west Persian Sultanabad carpet with a round, many pointed medallion, on a straw field with en suite light blue diagonal supporting cartouches. The sky blue border presents in-...
Category
1890s Persian Sultanabad Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Serapi Rug with Medium Blue Field and Small Rosettes
Located in New York, NY
The abrashed light/medium blue field shows a densely stepped red sub-field centred by a bold, minutely stepped medallion, enclosing bold, geometric split leaves and a navy cartouche ...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Art Deco Rug Antique Chinese Walter Nichols Rug 1920 9x12 277cm x 348cm
Located in New York, NY
9x12 Rare Antique Art Deco Rug Chinese Rug Chinese Rug 1920 Handmade
Circa 1920
9'1" x 11'5" 275cm x 361cm
"This is a magnificent unique antique Art Deco rug. It has a fine quali...
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Vintage Uzbek Bukhara Rug, 1970s, 1C995
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade vintage red rug in Bukhara design. The rug is in original good condition, from the end of 20th century.
-condition: original good,
-circa: ...
Category
1970s Uzbek Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 5x8 Blue And White Striped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed, Sky Blue And White Striped Indian Rug - 5'x8'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manufac...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Runner in White and Black Textural Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 2x10 runner Kilim design from our more durable modern flat weave selections, handwoven in wool and originating from Turkey, features black, white and rich brown accents in the warp...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Checkered Tulu Rug, 100% Natural Wool, Cream and Brown, Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
100% Natural hand-spun wool of finest quality.
These beautiful hand-knotted rugs are produced from scratch in our atelier located in Central Anatolia, famous for being one of the wo...
Category
2010s Turkish Tulu Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Dark Blue Antique Persian Serapi Handmade Allover Motif Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Antique Serapi hand-knotted wool rug with a dark blue field. This Persian rug has a red frame and multi-color accents in a gorgeous all-over geometric floral design.
Thi...
Category
1890s Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Djoharian Collection Antique Caucasian Kazak Cherlabend Design Rug from Karaja
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Djoharian Collection Antique Caucasian Kazak Cherlabend Design Rug from Karaja
Beautiful rug with traditional Caucasian design.
THIS BEAUTIFUL MEDIUM SIZE RUG WAS KNOTTED USING FINE...
Category
1940s Azerbaijani Kazak Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
3x4 Ft Minimalist Mid-Century Handmade Tulu Rug, All Natural Beige & Brown Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage hand-knotted Tulu (Turkish word for thick-piled) rug from Konya in Central Anatolia, Turkey. Made of 100% un-dyed natural hand-spun sheep's wool in beige and brown with lov...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Minimalist Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
6.8x10 Ft Handmade Turkish Area Rug in Purple. Ideal for Contemporary Interiors
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage Turkish rug re-dyed in purple color.
Finely hand knotted, low wool pile on cotton foundation. Deep washed.
Sturdy and can be used on a high traffic area, suitable for bot...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Vintage Dhurrie Rug with Blue Stripes and Cream White Accents - Rug & Kilim
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 6x7 vintage rug is from a new collection of Dhurrie flat weaves in rare sizes and exceptional craftsmanship—an exciting new curation in the Kilim & Flat Weave Collection by Rug ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Rug & Kilim’s Extra Large Cowhide Rug in Deep Brown Tones
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This handmade 7x8 contemporary cowhide rug from Rug & Kilim represents an exciting new collection of rare large-size pieces in the style—each a comfortable and stylish addition to a ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Fur, Hide, Leather
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Vintage Egyptian probably Wissa Wassef Woven Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Wonderful extra large Wissa Wassef school Egyptian tapestry with signature of the maker (Saiid Ghadi) with beautiful design of the garden of life, with be...
Category
Mid-20th Century Egyptian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Green And Sky Blue Scalloped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Reversible Forest Green And Blue Two Sided Scalloped Indian Rug - 3'x5'
(Scallops runs on 5' sides)
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Zabihi Collection Blue Animal Pictorial Antique Persian Tabriz Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century room size Persian Tabriz Formal rug. A sky blue field , ivory border with predominant accents in chocolate brown, pink and khaki. You can find various animals t...
Category
20th Century Persian American Classical Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
'Tree Triangle' Irregular Shape Hand-Tufted Wool Rug by RAG Home
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
'Tree Triangle' a Contemporary irregular shape hand-tufted viscose wool Rug by RAG Home
A small rug or wall hanging decorations.
Original designed Rannisa Soraya from RAG Home
Han...
Category
2010s Indonesian Futurist Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1900s Blue Antique Persian Tabriz Designed Wool Rug With Floral Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
This antique Persian Tabriz rug from the 1900s features a blue field with a captivating floral pattern accented by elegant beige and brown details.
This rug measures 11'4" x 15'10".
Category
20th Century Persian Tabriz Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim with Textural Cream, Beige and Blue Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 8x10 contemporary Kilim is from an exciting new custom-capable flatweave collection by Rug & Kilim.
On the Design:
“Rez Kilim” represents a contemporary hom...
Category
2010s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
5'x5' Linen White Hand Knotted Modern Plain Design Pure Wool Round Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Linen White, Hand Knotted, Modern, Plain Design, Lori Buft Gabbeh, Thick and Plush, Pure Wool, Round, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Latex: No Pile
height: 0.25 Inches
Style: ...
Category
2010s Indian Medieval Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vanilla Fraise Abstract Irregular Round Shape Hand-Tufted Rug by RAG Home
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
' Vanille Fraise ' contemporary irregular round shape hand-tufted Viscose wool rug by RAG Home
Original Designed by Rannisa Soraya from RAG Home
Hand-tufted with mixed Methods and C...
Category
2010s Indonesian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
8x10 ft Contemporary Hand Knotted Rug, 100% Soft, Velvety Wool, Custom Options A
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A modern hand knotted Moroccan style "Tulu" (soft, cozy) rug made of finest hand-spun and hand-dyed lambswool.
The rug is available as seen or if requested, it can be custom produced...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Forsyth New Zealand Sheepskin Rug, Ivory
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
The naturalness and softness of a sheepskin rug can quickly elevate a room's beauty. On the floor, thrown over chairs and couches, this versatile design piece is a favorite of the Fo...
Category
2010s New Zealand Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Sheepskin
Doris Leslie Blau Swedish Flat Weave Rug by Mary Sandberg
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Flat Weave Rug by Mary Sandberg
Size: 5'5" × 8'2" (165 × 248 cm)
A stunning example of Swedish textile artistry, this vintage flat-weave rug by Mary Sandberg embodies the sig...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
White Natural Sheepskin Hide Rug or Throw
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Natural Creamy white sheepskin
Long hair, use over a bench or as a rug.
Extremely soft to the touch. Dry Cleam.
Origin: Paris France
Size: 36” / 22”
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Sheepskin
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug in Red and Gold with Floral Patterns Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool originating circa 1900-1910, this 9x12 antique Persian rug of Tabriz provenance is a rare and exciting new curation from Rug & Kilim.
On the Design:
Mu...
Category
Early 1900s Persian Tabriz Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Handwoven Nepalese Rug
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful handwoven rug made of wool with Floral motifs all-over. Beautiful colors, sturdy on the floor.
Professionally hand washed, ready to use.
Category
20th Century Nepalese Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage Aubusson Style Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful vintage French Aubusson style tapestry with a nice design and beautiful colors, entirely woven with wool and cotton.
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"Experience the epitome of luxury and craftsmanshi...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Dhurrie Rug in Blue Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 4x5 Dhurrie flat weave is an exciting new entry in Rug & Kilim’s esteemed custom-capable collection. Handwoven in cotton, it’s a modern take on antique and vintage ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
1950's Signed Les Éditions d'Art de Rambouillet Medieval Hunting Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
78549 Vintage Les Éditions d'Art de Rambouillet French Tapestry, 04'09 x 05'01. Woven with threads of history and artistry, this exquisite vintage French tapestry by Les Éditions d’A...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Abaca Custom Rug Sample, Orange with Beige and 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 Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Hemp
Art Deco Nichols Room Size Rug 9'x12'
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug, attributed to Walter Nichols. This hand-knotted, wool, room-sized rug features a color-blocked field and border in Mustard, Plum and Lavender. Detailed ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Multicolor Floral Oushak Modern Wool Rug Handmade in Beige
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your interior space with the exquisite beauty of this flawless Turkish Oushak wool rug. This rug exudes pure luxury and refinement and is imbued with superior artistry and cr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak 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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