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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
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Red Over Black III Abstract Hand-Knotted Himalayan Wool Rug by David Johnson
By David Stephen Johnson
Located in New York, NY
The first in a debut collection by the abstract expressionist David Stephen Johnson. From his heralded piece Red Over Black III. Hand-knotted from the most luxurious Himalayan wool, ...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Handmade Woolen Area Flat Weave Rug, 8x10 Sky, Denim Blue Tile Swedish Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Handmade New Zealand Wool Natural Vegetable Dyed Rug, Sky Blue And Denim Blue Tile Patterned Swedish Indian Area Dhurrie - 8'x10' (240x300cm) Material : 70% Wool / 30% Cotton. These...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Handmade Cotton Flat Weave Area Rug, 6x9 Beige And Green Leaf Indian Dhurrie Rug
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Area Rug, Beige And Olive Green Leaf Patterned Indian Dhurrie Rug-6'x9' (180x270cm) These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton ya...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

10.7x14 Ft Moroccan style Rug. 100% Natural Wool. Handknotted Beni Ourain Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan berber beni ourain rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining the allu...
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2010s Turkish Tulu Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Distressed style Rug in Blue Medallion Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 9x12 rug is a new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Homage Collection. Hand-knotted in distressed style wool and cotton. Further On the Design: This design enjoys an elaborate medal...
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2010s Indian Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Rug & Kilim’s Classic-Style Rug in Pink, Blue and Beige-Brown Ikats Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in luxurious wool & silk, this 8x10 contemporary rug from our Modern Classics collection recaptures classic Ikats patterns in an inventive fashion. On the Design: A gr...
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2010s Indian Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

Minimalist Hand-knotted Tulu Rug. 100% Natural Wool. Moroccan Berber Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Transform your space with the understated luxury of our Moroccan-style hand-knotted Tulu rug, inspired by the heritage-rich designs of the Beni Ourain tribes. This rug is a celebrati...
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2010s Turkish Tulu Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Moroccan Design Rug. All Natural Wool. Beni Ourain Tulu Carpet with Atlas Design
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Bring warmth, texture, and handmade charm into your home with this Moroccan-style Tulu rug, a contemporary interpretation of the iconic Beni Ourain tradition. Entirely hand-knotted u...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

8'3"x10'5" Storm Blue Beni Ourain Moroccan Inspired Design Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Light Gray, Hand Knotted Moroccan Beni Ourain Design, Natural Dyes Extra Soft Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in t...
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2010s Afghan Tribal Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Ararat Rugs Oversized Mamlouk Rug A Majestic Revival of Islamic Artistry Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
Origin and Inspiration: The Mamlouk Rug is a contemporary masterpiece that draws its inspiration from the rich textile traditions of the Mamlouk Sultanate, which reigned over Egypt a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Hand-Knotted Moroccan Wool Rug in Rich Rust Color – Beni Ourian Style
Located in New York, NY
This luxurious hand-knotted Moroccan rug showcases the timeless elegance of the Beni Mguild weaving tradition. Crafted from 100% natural wool and dyed in a deep, earthy rust tone, th...
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2010s Moroccan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Contemporary Hand-Knotted Wool Rug with Organic Modern Pattern
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your space with this striking contemporary hand-knotted wool rug, featuring a bold and organic pattern inspired by modern abstract art. Rendered in a lively palette of coral,...
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2010s European Organic Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

5'7"x7'9" Bubblegum Pink Overdyed Kazak Medallion Design Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Bubblegum Pink, Overdyed Kazak with Geometric Medallion Design, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Traditional P...
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2010s Afghan Kazak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Selce #4 Emathite Red Rug by Studio Salaris by Carpet Edition
Located in Milan, IT
A stunning combination of earth tones graces the surface of this asymmetrical rug designed by Studio Solaris and part of the Selce Collection. Contemporary and unconventional, this p...
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2010s Italian Rugs and Carpets

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Textile

8x10 ft Moroccan Design Berber Rug. 100% Wool. Handmade Beni Ourain Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan berber beni ourain rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining the allu...
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2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

8x10 ft Hand-knotted Moroccan style Rug Made of Un-Dyed Beige and Black Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan berber beni ourain rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining the allu...
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2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim's Handknotted Modern Abstract Rug in Pink, Gold and Brown
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in luxurious silk, an 8x10 abstract rug from our new and modern selections. Reimagining contemporary style in a delicious high low texture, the rug relishes vivacious hu...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Kilim Rug in Brown, Red Geometric Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 5x9 Kilim rug available in Rug & Kilim’s prized collection. A delicious take on geometric design, the rug enjoys an illusion created by repetition of a well defi...
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2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

10x14 Ft Handmade Moroccan style Rug. All Natural Wool. Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan berber beni ourain rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining the allu...
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2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

2'7"x21'7" Floral White Wool Hand Knotted Reimagined Viss XL Runner Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Reimagined Persian Viss Design, Pure Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving cr...
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2010s Indian Tribal Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

7x10 ft Contemporary Hand-knotted Tulu Rug. 100% Wool. Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan berber beni ourain rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining the allu...
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2010s Turkish Tulu Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

7'10"x9'10" Ivory Hand Knotted Wool Natural Dyes Mahal Design Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Colorful, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Mahal Design, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craftsman...
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2010s Indian Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

New Manisa Fine Handwoven Modern Kilim West Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Western Anatolian Modern 'New' Fine Kilim from the Manisa region with a rare and beautiful color composition. This kilim is woven according to traditional kilim technique...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Natural Fiber

New Konya Fine Modern Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Central Anatolian Modern 'New' Fine Kilim from the Konya region with a rare and beautiful color composition. As early as the 13th century Marco Polo noted, in his account...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Natural Fiber

9'x12'1" Fanfare Blue Kazak Geometric Hand Knotted 100% Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Kazak, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, and Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craftsmanship technique...
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2010s Afghan Kazak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Ararat Rugs Anatolian Medallion Carpet, 16th Century Revival Rug Natural Dyed
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the carpet comes from the book Orient Star - A Carpet Collection, E. Heinrich Kirchheim, Hali Publications Ltd, 1993 nr.178. This is an unusual border drawing, a medall...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

8x10 Ft Modern Moroccan style Handmade Rug. 100% Wool. Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan berber beni ourain rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining the allu...
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2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

9x12 Ft Modern Moroccan Berber design Rug. 100% Wool. Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan berber beni ourain rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining the allu...
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2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Custom Rug Sample, Blue and White Geometric
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. ...
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Zen Muschio Round Rug by Sitap Carpet Couture Italia
Located in Milan, IT
The Zen moss-green rug embodies the tranquility of a Japanese garden through its two-level weaving technique. Perfect for living spaces, bedrooms, and contract areas, it is the brain...
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2010s Italian Rugs and Carpets

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Textile

Contemporary Oushak Style Wool Rug In Beige With Allover Floral Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This contemporary Oushak-style wool rug beautifully merges modern design with the timeless charm of traditional Oushak craftsmanship. It features a striking beige background adorned ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 5x7 Blue And White Striped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Indigo Blue and White Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug - Size 5'x7' (150x210cm) These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due t...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

9x12 Ft Hand Knotted Moroccan Design Rug, 100% Wool. Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan berber beni ourain rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining the allu...
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2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

9x12 Ft Beni Ourain Design Rug. Hand-knotted Moroccan Design Carpet. 100% Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan berber beni ourain rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining the allu...
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2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 4x6 Sky Blue And Red Striped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Sky Blue and Red Zig Zag Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug-4'x6' (120x180cm) These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to th...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

6'1"x9' Ivory Hand Knotted Fine Peshawar Heriz Design Soft Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Ivory, Hand Knotted Fine Peshawar with Heriz Design, Natural Dyes Densely Woven, Soft Organic Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months...
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2010s Afghan Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

8'x10' Grotto Blue Hand Knotted Peshawar Oceanic Fish Design Vibrant Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Afghan Peshawar with Colorful Oceanic Fish Design, Organic Wool Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the cen...
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2010s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Ararat Rugs Village Theme Azeri Folk Life Rug, Turkish Pictorial Natural Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
Introducing the Village Theme Azeri Folk Art Rug from Ararat Rugs, a vibrant testament to the rich weaving traditions of northeastern Turkey. Handcrafted by skilled Azeri and Kurdish...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

New Manisa Fine Handwoven Modern Kilim West Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Western Anatolian Modern 'New' Fine Kilim from the Manisa region with a rare and beautiful color composition. This kilim is woven according to traditional kilim technique...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Natural Fiber

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Tiger Pictorial Rug Design in Burnt Orange and Blue
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 5x7 modern tiger pictorial rug features a vibrant colorway of burnt orange, blue and black tones. On the Design: Hand-knotted in wool pile, a 5x7 conte...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 8x10 Red And Cream Geometric Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Cream, Red And Terracotta Geometric Indian Dhurrie Rug-8'x10' (240x300cm) These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

8'10"x11'9" Colorful Bauhaus Inspired Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Charcoal Black, Bauhaus Inspired Design, Colorful Geometric Pattern, Arts and Crafts, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inche...
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2010s Afghan Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Moon Sand Rug by Sitap Carpet Couture Italia
Located in Milan, IT
An elegant handloom viscose luxury rug, this piece features a subtle half-moon silhouette inspired by lunar phases, achieved by shaving a line on the fleece. The almost-white viscose...
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2010s Italian Rugs and Carpets

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Textile

9x12 Ft Modern Handmade Moroccan Style Rug. Custom Options Available. 100% Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan Berber Beni Ourain design rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

11'8"x14'9" Dutch White Turkish Knot Design 100% Wool Hand Knotted Oversized Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Dutch White, Turkish Knot Paisley Design, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Oversized, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transitional Primary colo...
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2010s Indian Medieval Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 8x8 Green Indian Shooting Star Dhurrie Rug
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Forest Green Shooting Star Rug-8'x8' (240x240cm) These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manufacturin...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

4'2"x9'5" Blue Afghan Angora Oushak with Leaf Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Blue Afghan Angora Oushak with All Over Leaf Design, Vegetable Dyes, Organic Wool, Hand Knotted, Wide Runner Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches ...
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2010s Afghan Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Room Sized Contemporary Floral Oushak Style Wool Rug In Beige
Located in Norwalk, CT
This contemporary Oushak-style wool rug seamlessly combines modern design with the timeless appeal of traditional Oushak craftsmanship. It features a striking tan-beige background, a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Eclypse Wool & Viscose Rug by Sitap Carpet Couture Italia
Located in Milan, IT
Eclypse carpet best expresses SpaceTime topic, proposed at Salone del Mobile 2022. Infinity moves its shape obtained thanks to Hancarving and Weaving techniques on two levels preciou...
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2010s Italian Rugs and Carpets

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Textile

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 9x12 Beige, Blue Scalloped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Muddy Beige, Sky Blue And Navy Blue Two Sided Scalloped Rug-9'x12' (270x360cm) (Scallops runs on 12 Feet Sides) These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-wov...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

8'2"x10' Brown Plain Solid Design Shaved Low Zero Pile Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Chocolate Brown, Plain Solid Design, Shaved Low, Zero Pile, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Contemporary Prim...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

2'6"x9'9" Atlantic Blue Peshawar Birds Paradise Hand Knotted Runner Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries...
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2010s Afghan Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Ararat Rugs Mamluk Wagireh Rug with Jerrehian Border Design Egypt Revival Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
The design source of the rug comes from the possession of Endre Unger, which was sold at Sotheby’s in 1992. That rug with the central star was designed in the early 16th-century rug ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

9x12 Ft Contemporary Moroccan style Rug. 100% Wool. Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan berber beni ourain style rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

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

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Textile

Rug & Kilim’s Gradient Custom Rug Sample, Rust and Peach Ombre with Black Grid
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. ...
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2010s Indian Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Ararat Rugs Safavid Kirman Vase Technique Carpet Kerman Revival Rug Natural Dyed
Located in Tokyo, JP
Discover an exquisite, rare Safavid Kirman 'Vase-Technique' Carpet, handwoven in Eastern Turkiye. This splendid carpet is laid out with a floral design of surprising complexity, agai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

8'x9'5" Blue Pure Wool Afghan Peshawar Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Midnight Blue, Vegetable Dyes, Pure Wool, Afghan Peshawar with Serapi Heriz Design, Dense Weave, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inche...
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2010s Afghan Heriz Serapi Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

10x14 Ft Modern Moroccan Berber style Rug. Custom Options Available. 100% Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan Berber Beni Ourain design rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Ararat Rugs Kerman Vase Technique Carpet 17th Century Revival Rug, Natural Dyed
Located in Tokyo, JP
Introducing the exquisite Kerman Vase-Technique Carpet from Ararat Rugs, a masterful revival of the renowned 16th-century Sickle-Leaf carpets, such as the one housed in the Gulbenkia...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

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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