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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Item type: New and Made To Order
Modern Bidjar-Style Wool Rug — Vibrant Colors, Dense Weave, Timeless Symmetry
Located in Norwalk, CT
Inspired by classic Persian Bidjar designs, this hand-knotted wool rug features a richly saturated palette of red, navy, and gold with intricate mirrored floral motifs. Its heavy wea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Islamic Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Ararat Rugs Mamluk Rug with Cusped Medallion Antique Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
Located in Tokyo, JP
Introducing the Mamluk Rug with Cusped Medallion, an outstanding example of contemporary craftsmanship influenced by centuries of tradition. This exquisite piece is handwoven in East...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Runner, 2.5x8 Blue Shooting Star Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed, Indigo Blue And White Shooting Star Indian Dhurrie Runner-2.5'x8' (75cm Wide x240cm Long) These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

Modern Bidjar-Style Wool Rug Hand-Knotted In Blue with Persian-Inspired Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This contemporary Bidjar-style rug features a dense wool weave and striking central medallion with mirrored floral motifs in rich tones of teal, gold, red, and indigo. A bold reinter...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Islamic Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

9 x 12 Modern Bidjar-Style Wool Rug Hand-Knotted in Blue with Mythic Motifs
Located in Norwalk, CT
A contemporary take on Persian Bidjar tradition, this wool rug features a central medallion and mirrored floral designs in sapphire, ruby, and emerald tones. Its dense weave and myth...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Islamic 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, Organic Material, Natural Fiber

Modern Art Deco Style Handmade Wool Rug In Pink With Floral Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This beautiful hand-knotted wool rug features a stunning pink color palette, complemented by delicate brown and multicolored details that enhance its sophisticated all-over Art Deco ...
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2010s Nepalese Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

8'10"x11'9" Gray Pure Wool Peshawar Hand Knotted Oceanic Fish Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Hand Knotted, Pure Wool Afghan Peshawar with Colorful Oceanic Fish Design Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuri...
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2010s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 4x6 Mustard, Beige Geometric Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed, Mustard, Cream And Beige Geometric Marianne Striped Indian Dhurrie - 4'x6' (120x180cm) These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 10...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

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

Djoharian Collection Exclusive Kohinoor Room Size Rug Traditional Persian Style
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Djoharian Collection Exclusive Kohinoor Room Size Rug Traditional Persian Style A large sized floral rug with design in style of Persian Kerman Carpets. This beautiful rug was hand ...
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2010s Afghan Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

3'2"x5' Gold Brown Transitional Sarouk Silk With Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Gold Brown, Transitional Sarouk, Silk With Textured Wool Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-...
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2010s Indian Sarouk Farahan Rugs and Carpets

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Silk

2'10"x5'10" Gray Afghan Angora Oushak Leaf Design Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Battleship Gray, Afghan Angora Oushak with Colorful Leaf Design, Vegetable Dyes, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 In...
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2010s Indian Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

10'1"x14' Rose Pink Modern Plain Decor Box Design Loomed Knotted Soft Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Rose Pink, Modern Plain Decor Box Design, Soft to Touch, Loomed Knotted, Luxurious Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Contemporary ...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

9 x 12 Contemporary Designed Khotan Style Wool Rug Handmade In Light Mist Gray
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Khotan-style hand-knotted wool rug features a soft Mist Gray background, beautifully accented by delicate touches of gold, pink, beige, and blue. Its intricate all-over interloc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Khotan Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

12 x 20 Brown Contemporary Khotan Style Wool Rug with Allover Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Khotan-style hand-knotted wool rug features a warm brown field that is elegantly complemented by subtle accents of gold, pink, beige, and blue. Its design showcases a complex al...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Khotan Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Oversized Modern Handmade Wool Rug Khotan Style In Blue
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Khotan-style hand-knotted wool rug exhibits a warm blue field that is elegantly complemented by accents of goldenrod, gray, and beige. The design features an intricate all-over ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Khotan Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Ararat Rugs Safavid Kirman Vase Technique Carpet Kerman Revival Rug Natural Dyed
Located in Tokyo, JP
Experience the luxurious beauty of this handwoven oriental rug featuring a stunning historical vase-technique design. The unique 'Vase'-technique group showcases intricate weaving wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

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 Area Flat Weave Rug, 8x10 Green And Blue Tile Indian Dhurrie Rug
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed Forest Green, Sky Blue And Cream Tile Patterned Swedish Rug-8'x10' (240x300cm). These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotto...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Abstract Rug With Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in silk, this 8x10 modern abstract rug is a work of contemporary art as much as an art rug, bold yet whimsical featuring geometric patterns. On the Design: This cont...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Silk

Authentic Persian Heriz Hand Knotted Wool Red Area Rug 8' 0" x 10' 6"
Located in Norwalk, CT
Authentic Persian rugs are timeless works of art, hand-knotted by skilled artisans using techniques passed down through generations. Each rug tells a story through its intricate patt...
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

9'5"x12'6" Colorful Afghan Kilim Geometric Design Hand Woven Flat Weave Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Colorful Afghan Kilim with Geometric Pattern, Vegetable Dyes, Flat Weave, Pure Wool, Hand Woven, Reversible, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches ...
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2010s Afghan Medieval Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

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 Modern Abstract Art Rug with Colorful Floral Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 3x4 modern rug, originating from India, as inspired by modern art with a take on floral patterns, is an exciting addition to the Rug & Kilim collection. ...
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2010s Indian Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

2'x3' Gray Wool And Silk Broken Zoroastrian Hand Knotted Design Mat Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Wool and Silk, Hand Knotted, Broken Persian Design, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craftsm...
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2010s Indian Medieval Rugs and Carpets

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Silk

Light Blue Contemporary Oushak Style Wool Rug Handmade with Floral Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This modern, hand-knotted Oushak-style wool rug features a light blue background with floral patterns. The design merges contemporary aesthetics with traditional Oushak craftsmanship...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Oushak 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

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

Modern Flatweave Runner in Beige/Brown, with Textural Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in jute, this 3x7 modern flatweave runner rug in beige/brown, is a simple textural piece with a natural luster. On the Design: Connoisseurs will appreciate the natural m...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Jute

'Alga' Ochre Wool and Jute Shag Rug by Nanimarquina
Located in Glendale, CA
'Alga' Natural Off-white Shag Rug by Nanimarquina New for 2025, the striking Alga shag rug is a flowing organic shape woven using a hand-knotted technique and framed by a hand-loome...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Organic Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Jute

Minimalist Hand-knotted Tulu Rug with Brown Field and Blue Border. 100% Wool
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

2'10"x4'10" Taupe Gray Hand Knotted Afghan Peshawar Soft Wool 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

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

Rug & Kilim’s Samarkand-Inspired Rug in Purple with Classic Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with a luxurious blend of hand-knotted wool and silk, this 9x12 contemporary rug is a bold addition to Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Collection—a luxurious reimagining of hi...
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2010s Indian Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Geometric Rug in Retro Design
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and sari silk, this 5x8 Scandinavian rug has been inspired from the playful retro look—has more of a late-70s Scandinavian Rya look to its inspiration. On the ...
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

2'7"x9'8" Super Kazak Light Brown Pure Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Super Kazak with Tribal Medallions Design Light Brown Pure Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Runner Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in t...
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2010s Afghan Kazak 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

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

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

Black and Cream Postmodern Round Customizable Rug Medium
Located in Charlotte, NC
Tuxedo’s black-and-cream pairing is inspired by Carine Roitfeld's Paris apartment. A softer, stylish take on classic black-and-white, the Tuxedo rug balances jet Black with natural C...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Cowhide

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

Ararat Rugs Mamluk Rug with Cusped Medallion Antique Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
Located in Tokyo, JP
This Mamluk Rug with Cusped Medallion embodies a contemporary revival of a classic design, meticulously handwoven in Eastern Turkey by skilled artisans of Ararat Rugs. The design fea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

3'x5' Gray Birds Paradise Hand Knotted Peshawar Wool 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

Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4361
Located in Tokyo, JP
We made a cushion cover using the undamaged parts of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is cut out fro...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Rug & Kilim’s Oushak Style Rug in Cream, Taupe, Ivory Geometric Floral Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and silk, this 9x12 rug, originating from India, is from a new line of Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Collection, inspired by vintage and antique Oushak rug d...
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2010s Indian Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan Style Geometric Scatter Rug in Beige-Brown
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and silk, this 2x3 Moroccan scatter rug features a ribbed texture inspired from Boucherouite-style pieces and similar textiles in the primitivist Berber tribal s...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

2'7"x11'5" Misty Gray Oushak All Over Design Hand Knotted Soft Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Misty Gray, Supple Collection, Oushak All Over Design, Soft Velvety Wool, Hand Knotted, Vegetable Dyes, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inch...
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2010s Indian Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim X Jenn Ski Orange Mid-Century Modern Style Rug With Geometric Patter
Located in Long Island City, NY
This hand-knotted wool and silk 9x12 modern rug represents an exclusive design from Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern rug collection. A collaboration with contemporary artist Jenn Ski...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

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

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

9'4"x12'4" Mist Green Modern Plain Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Mist Green, Modern Plain Design, Borderless, Pure Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Contemporary Primary color: Gree...
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2010s Indian 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

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

Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Tiger Rug in Green with Beige and Black Pictorial
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 10x14 tiger pictorial rug has been particularly inspired by a mid-century Indian depiction of the tiger-skin rug style. On the Design: Keen eyes will ...
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2010s Indian 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

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

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

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

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

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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