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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Item type: Antique and Vintage
5.4x8.7 Ft Handmade Turkish Rug Over-Dyed in Yellow. Great 4 Modern Interiors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our yellow 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 ind...
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
8.8x9.7 Ft One-of-a-kind Vintage Rare Size Rug, Floral Handmade Anatolian Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Indulge in the timeless charm and artistic allure of this unique Vintage Handmade Turkish Rug adorned with a delightful floral design. Crafted decades ago by skilled artisans, this r...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Mid-19th Century Turkmen Tekke Rug
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
Tekke – Central Asia
Antique Tekke made in Turkmenistan in the middle of the 19th century. Meticulously hand-woven with soft wool and natural dyes, this rug was part of Leigh Marsh’...
Category
Mid-19th Century Central Asian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Afghan Kilim in Brown with Geometric Pattern from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 2×4 vintage Afghan tribal kilim, is a collectible tribal piece that may have been used as table covers in nomadic daily life, much similar to...
Category
1950s Afghan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Native American Navajo Woven Wool Textile Saddle Blanket Cross Rug Mat 65"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Native American / Navajo / Southwestern / Western / style hand woven wool saddle blanket / area rug / mat. Camel brown with stripes of black, red, white, and light purple, en...
Category
20th Century Navajo Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Shiraz Beige and Blue Wool Rug With Chic Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This wool rug showcases a tribal pattern with brown and blue accents on a beige background inspired by Persian Shiraz designs.
This rug measures 4'2" X 6'10".
Our Rugs are professi...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Islamic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage French Art Deco Wool Rug by D.i.M.
Located in New York, NY
Vintage French Art Deco brown and Beige wool rug by D.I.M.
Size: 7'10" × 11'2" (238 × 340 cm)
This particular example of French Art Deco rug has a wonderfully expressive overall curv...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rare Viennese Art Nouveau Rug
Located in New York, NY
Rare Viennese Art Nouveau Rug
Size: 8'5" × 13'7" (256 × 414 cm)
A unique example of vintage Viennese European Deco rug dating back to circa 1900. This is how Art Deco style looks com...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Caucasian Sewan Kazak Rug
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
Sewan – Kazak, Central Caucasus
Long prized by experts, Sewans like this one are produced near Lake Sewan, which is high in the Caucasus Mountains. This sublime rug demonstrates the...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Persian Tabriz Carpet
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
Tabriz – Northwest Persia
This is a fine Tabriz with a design inspired by the art of the Persian master Hadji Jallili. Except for the diminutive orange medallion in the centre, the entire rug is covered with a herati design—a repeating geometric shape consisting of a flower framed in a lozenge with curved leaves parallel side by side. The perfect colour combination of this Tabriz provides softness without sacrificing elegance. The carpet is clean and ready for use.
Tabriz, a city located in northwestern Persia, is considered the city of masters of textile art. The ateliers in this influential city established a strong reputation for the quality of their carpets, which is still respected. The city of Tabriz’s fame as a carpet production centre began during the Safavid dynasty (1501 to 1722 AD). However, historical accounts indicate that carpets had been produced there since the Sasanian era (224 to 651 AD). Carpets from the Safavid period represent the pinnacle of Persian textile art, and Tabriz carpets continue this tradition. Shah Abbas (1587–1629), the great patron of the arts, established weaving centres throughout Persia, including a royal workshop in Tabriz. Some of the best Tabriz rugs, woven exclusively for carpet aficionados of the nobility, use techniques that have not yet been surpassed.
After the dynasty's fall, carpet-making declined in quality and intensity throughout Persia. However, a renewed interest in 19th-century carpets revived this art, and Tabriz became an important production centre. Antique Tabriz carpets, produced in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, are distinguished by their excellent weaving technique and remarkable adherence to classical traditions and ancient Persian carpet designs. However, unlike other Persian rugs, they cannot be distinguished by any particular design pattern or use of colours. Antique Tabriz rugs come in various classic designs and are produced in every colour imaginable, from bold, bright tones to softer pastel tones. What sets them apart from other Persian rugs is their quality. Tabriz rugs are precisely designed and carefully executed, making them extremely popular with designers.
A Tabriz rug adds elegance to any room in a home or office. Tabriz are known for their unsurpassed quality, strong weave and rich detail. For centuries, Tabriz carpets have been made with the highest quality since Tabriz was established as one of the first capitals of the carpet world. The artists of Tabriz boast of being the oldest in terms of production in all of Persia. Tabriz Persian carpets and their beauty not only depend on their rich cultural background but their limitless design is not surpassed by any other region. With an unsurpassed variety of colours, the Tabriz rug can be found in any tone, including bolder or softer pastel tones.
Nothing beats antique...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century Antique Persian Serapi Carpet
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
Serapi – Northwest Persia
The finest 19th-century Serapis, like this one, perfectly woven and in incomparably good condition, reflect a breathtaking level of originality and perfect...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Afghan Kilim with Polychromatic Geometric Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 2×4 vintage Afghan tribal kilim, is a collectible tribal piece that may have been used as table covers in nomadic daily life, much similar to...
Category
1950s Afghan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Antique Persian Serapi Palatial Size Carpet
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
Serapi – Northwest Persia
This ancient Serapi was exquisitely made with the highest artistic and quality materials. It is a piece with perfect aesthetic balance. The central medalli...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
5.6x8.7 Ft One-of-a-Kind Fine Vintage Handmade Turkish Rug in Terracotta color
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Central Anatolian rug from 1960s. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in very good condition wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
19th Century Antique Caucasian Verneh Rug
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
Verneh – Karabagh, South Caucasus
This high-quality Azerbaijani Verneh was woven using Soumak and brocade techniques on a dark-coloured base. With colourful geometric motifs, each of...
Category
Late 19th Century Caucasian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Hand-Embroidered Vintage Peruvian Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
78756 Hand-Embroidered Vintage Peruvian Tapestry, 02'02 x 04'07. Hand-embroidered Peruvian tapestries are intricate textile artworks crafted ...
Category
Late 20th Century Peruvian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Afghan Kilim, with Polychromatic Striped Patterns from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 2×4 vintage Afghan tribal kilim, is a collectible tribal piece that may have been used as table covers in nomadic daily life, much similar to...
Category
1950s Afghan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Antuque Turkish Anatolian Rug, 1920s, 1C513
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Turkish Anatolian antique handmade rug in bright red and green shades. Very beautiful tribal design. The rug is in original good condition, it has...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Afghan Kilim in Rust, with Polychromatic Patterns from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 2×5 vintage Afghan tribal kilim, is a collectible tribal piece that may have been used as table covers in nomadic daily life, much similar to...
Category
1950s Afghan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Afghan Kilim in Chocolate Brown with Red Chevrons, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 2×4 vintage Afghan tribal kilim, is a collectible tribal piece that may have been used as table covers in nomadic daily life, much similar to...
Category
1950s Afghan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Shabby Chic 19th Century Sultanabad Rug 6'7" x 13'3"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Sultanabad Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rugs, Circa Date: Late 19th Century
Category
19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Oversized Antique Agra Jail Rug with Medallion and Florals
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, originating from India circa 1920-1930, this oversized 13x16 special Agra Jail rug features a play of all-over floral and medallion style together.
On the Desi...
Category
1920s Indian Agra Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Afghan Kilim with Polychromatic Geometric Patterns from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 2×5 vintage Afghan tribal kilim, is a collectible tribal piece that may have been used as table covers in nomadic daily life, much similar to...
Category
1950s Afghan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Nazmiyal Collection Black Background Silk Qum Persian Runner Rug 2'8" x 9'8"
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Black Background Silk Qum Persian Runner Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Modern Persian Rug, Circa Date: Late 20th Century
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Long and Narrow Luxurious Ivory Indian Agra Antique Runner Rug 4'6" x 26'6"
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Long and Narrow Size and Extremely Luxurious Ivory Cotton Pile Indian Agra Antique Runner Rug, Rug Origin and Type: Antique Indian Area Rug, Circa / Approximate Weaving Dat...
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Agra Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Seychour Kuba Caucasian Rug
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
Seychour – Kuba, Northeast Caucasus
This elegant and distinct Seychour rug with an Alpan Crab design features an ivory field filled with geometric figures, including diamonds, flowe...
Category
Early 20th Century Caucasian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Afghan Kilim with Teal Open Field, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 2×5 vintage Afghan tribal kilim, is a collectible tribal piece that may have been used as table covers in nomadic daily life, much similar to...
Category
1950s Afghan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rare Tribal Qashqai Antique Persian Horse Cover 5' x 5'7"
Located in New York, NY
Quite A Rare Tribal Qashqai Antique Persian Horse Cover, Origin Of This Horse Cover: Persia, The Approximate Creation Date: Turn of the 20th Century
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Afghan Kilim in Red with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 2×4 vintage Afghan tribal kilim, is a collectible tribal piece that may have been used as table covers in nomadic daily life, much similar to...
Category
1950s Afghan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century Antique Mohtasham Kashan
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
Mohtasham Kashan – Central Persia
With a shiny surface made of lambswool and a wonderful pile, this resplendent Mohtasham Kashan results from technical perfection and the artistic e...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Afghan Kilim, with Polychromatic Geometric Pattern from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 2×5 vintage Afghan tribal kilim, is a collectible tribal piece that may have been used as table covers in nomadic daily life, much similar to...
Category
1950s Afghan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Peruvian Textile Figurative Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
78295 Vintage Peruvian Textile Tapestry, 01'00 x 01'00. Exuding artisanal craftsmanship, this handwoven vintage Peruvian kilim textile flawlessly captures the essence of South Americ...
Category
Late 20th Century Peruvian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Peruvian Textile Figurative Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
78294 Vintage Peruvian Textile Tapestry, 00'08 x 01'05. Prepare to be mesmerized by the exquisite craftsmanship of this vintage Peruvian kilim textile. With every thread meticulously...
Category
Late 20th Century Peruvian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Afghan Kilim in Beige, with Geometric Pattern from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 2×5 vintage Afghan tribal kilim, is a collectible tribal piece that may have been used as table covers in nomadic daily life, much similar to...
Category
1950s Afghan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persia Seraband Rug Runner Galrery
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
Seraband – West Central Persia
Sparkling wool and vivid colours dyed with natural dyes give this 120-year-old Persian gallery Seraband a vibrant effect. The gallery is composed of r...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Beautiful Antique French Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice early 20th century French Aubusson tapestry with beautiful design of country scene and beautiful colors, entirely hand woven with wool an...
Category
Early 20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
19th Century Antique Persian Serapi Carpet
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
Serapi – Northwest Persia
This antique Serapi of high artistic calibre features vibrant colours around the large central medallion in blue and salmon on a red background. Every rug ...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Persian Tabriz Rug With a Cintamani insignia in one corner
Located in New York, NY
Persian Tabriz Rug With a Cintamani insignia in one corner
Size: 11'7" × 19'3" (353 × 586 cm)
An early 20th century hand-knotted wool antique Persian rug. The rug displays alternatin...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Arts and Crafts Runner by Gavin Morton
Located in New York, NY
Antique Arts and Crafts Runner by Gavin Morton
Size: 12'3" × 14'10" (373 × 452 cm)
A hand-knotted wool rug from the early 20th century, in excellent condition. This is a rare Gavin M...
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century Antique Lesghi Caucasian Rug
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
Lesghi – Dagestan, Northeast Caucasus
This vibrant rug features the familiar lesghi stars – the geometric figure identifying this Caucasian group. In an extensive field of red jaspe...
Category
Late 19th Century Caucasian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Afghan Kilim with Red Open field, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 2×4 vintage Afghan tribal kilim, is a collectible tribal piece that may have been used as table covers in nomadic daily life, much similar to...
Category
1950s Afghan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Antique Caucasian Perpedil Rug
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
Perpedil – Kuba, Northeast Caucasus
Against a navy-blue background, this Perpedil has striking designs. Six ram’s horns (wurma) cover the central area – in blue, white and red colou...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Ersari Rug with Beige-Brown Geometric Medallions, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted wool and originating from Turkey circa 1950-1960, this 6x7 vintage Ersari rug is from the same provenance, a sub-tribe of the Turkmen people often known for their more d...
Category
1950s Turkish Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Green Swedish Flat-Woven Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century Green Swedish flat-woven rug
Size: 6'7" × 11'4" (200 × 345 cm)
This vintage Swedish flat-weave has an elegant open light green field framed by narrow beige border wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century English Needle Point Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century English Needle Point Rug
Size: 4'8" × 4'10" (142 × 147 cm)
This early 20th-century needlework rug represents classic English needlepoint craft. It was made by hand...
Category
Early 20th Century English Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Authentic French Art Deco Brown Handwoven Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic French Art Deco brown handwoven wool rug
Size: 11'6" × 14'6" (350 × 441 cm)
Authentic and absolutely classy, this vintage Deco rug is indisputably the crème de la crème of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
6 x 9 Antique Beige Wool Rug Handmade Persian Heriz With Allover Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
An antique Heriz rug from Persia is hand-knotted using wool. It features a beige field with a blue and brown all-over pattern.
This rug measures 5'11' x 8'10".
Category
1920s Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Khorassan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Khorassan Rug
Size: 6'8" × 9'10" (203 × 299 cm).
An early 20th century handmade wool Persian Khorassan antique rug. The main field displays blooming florals, leaves a...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Khorassan Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Ersari Rug with Red and Blue Geometric Medallions, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted wool and originating from Turkey circa 1950-1960, this 9x15 vintage Ersari rug is from the same provenance, a sub-tribe of the Turkmen people often known for their more ...
Category
1950s Turkish Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Beijing Silk Carpet, 20th Century China
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century Beijing silk carpet, 20th century China
Intact and in good condition, 38 cm x 76 cm
Category
1960s Chinese Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Antique Moghan Rug - 19th Century Caucasian Moghan Rug, Handwoven Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
An Art Beyond Time: 19th Century Antique Moghan Carpet This unique antique carpet draws attention with its masterfully crafted weaving of the 19th century. Each thread tells the stor...
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19th Century Caucasian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
8.8x12 Ft Unique Vintage Beige Large Area Rug, Sun Faded Handmade Turkish Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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
Antique Persian Malayer Rug Gallery
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
Malayer – Northwest Persia
This Malayer was made with lustrous and resistant wool and features subtle, mesmerizing, and repeating geometric patterns. The main field, in red, is comp...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Persian Heriz Wool Rug in Beige - Room Size
Located in Norwalk, CT
An antique Persian Heriz hand-knotted wool rug features a blue and brown all-over pattern on a beige field.
This rug measures 7'6' x 9'2".
Our rugs are professionally cleaned befor...
Category
1920s Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Swedish Double Sided Green Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Swedish Double Sided Green Rug
Size: 6'3" × 9'7" (190 × 292 cm)
A vintage Swedish green double-sided rug dating back to circa 1958. It is in excellent original condi...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Rug
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
Malayer – Northwest Persia
This surprising Malayer stands out for its rare format – unusually wide. The artistic combination of colours is sublime: cobalt blue, saffron, and numerou...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
5.4x9 ft Handmade Turkish Area Rug Over-dyed in Yellow with Medallion Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Infuse your living space with warmth and vibrancy with this stunning modern handmade Turkish rug in yellow.
It made of low wool pile on cotton foundation.
Handcrafted by skilled ar...
Category
1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Turkish Silk Rug Ankh Motif
Located in Dallas, TX
78745 Vintage Turkish Silk Rug with Egyptian Ankh Motif, 01'04 x 02'01. This hand knotted vintage Turkish silk rug features a large-scale Egyptian Ankh motif, making it a unique and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Egyptian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
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.
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