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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Item type: New and Made To Order
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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

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

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Modern Kilim Flatweave Wool rug With Multicolored Geometric Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
This rug features an organic modern design with a wool Kilim flatweave, showcasing a geometric pattern in vibrant hues of orange, green, and pink. This rug measures 10'1" x 13' (app...
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2010s Indian Organic Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

12 x 15 Modern Oushak Style Wool Rug In Light Blue Features Allover Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Modern Oushak Style Wool Rug presents a contemporary twist on traditional Oushak designs. The stunning piece features a soft pale blue background, beautifully accented by vibran...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Oushak Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Ararat Rugs the Barbieri Tree Design Carpet, Persian Revival Rug, Natural Dyed
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of carpet comes from the book Orient Star - A Carpet Collection, E. Heinrich Kirchheim, Hali Publications Ltd, 1993 nr.64 and Islamic Carpets, Joseph V. McMullan, Near Eas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

10x14 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

Materials

Wool

2'7"x13' Deep Red, Afghan Khamyab, Soft Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Deep and Saturated Red, Afghan Khamyab with Geometric Medallions, Soft and Shiny Wool Hand Knotted, Runner Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for...
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2010s Afghan Medieval Rugs and Carpets

Materials

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

Materials

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

Materials

Cotton

Vanità Flower Polychrome Poly-Blend Rug by Ken Scott
Located in Milan, IT
Textural and chromatic dynamism maximize the decorative impact of this superb flower-shaped artisan rug. Part of an original Collection where art, fashion, and design seamlessly inte...
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2010s Italian Rugs and Carpets

Materials

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, 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

Materials

Cotton

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

Materials

Textile

10 x 14 Contemporary Wool and Silk Rug With Multicolored Abstract Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This contemporary hand-knotted rug boasts a breathtaking abstract design in vibrant hues that effortlessly draws the eye. Crafted from high-quality wool or silk, it features a gray b...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Silk

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

Materials

Cotton

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

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

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

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

Materials

Wool

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 3x5 Blue And White Striped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Sky Blue And White Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug-3'x5' (90x150cm) These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the speci...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Cotton

9x12 Ft Contemporary Handmade Moroccan Style Rug. 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 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

Materials

Wool

9x12 Ft New Modern Moroccan Berber 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

Materials

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

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Wide Weave Rug Earl Grey
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Plaid rug collection features a modern take on classic plaid motifs. Perfect for adding a fresh color palette and sophisticated charm to modern spaces. Timeless design for a visu...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

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

Materials

Wool

9'x12' Moroccan Design Handmade Rug. 100% 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 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

Materials

Wool

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 6x6 Sky Blue Leaf Patterned Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed Sky Blue And Green Leaf Patterned Indian Rug-6’x6’ (180x180cm) 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

Materials

Cotton

21st Century East Turkestan Pictorial Khotan Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A modern East Turkestan Pictorial Khotan room size carpet handmade during the 21st century. Measures: 10' 0" x 13' 3"
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21st Century and Contemporary East Turkestani Khotan Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Twill Rug Cherry
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Plaid rug collection features a modern take on classic plaid motifs. Perfect for adding a fresh color palette and sophisticated charm to modern spaces. Timeless design for a visu...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

21st Century Persian Sultanabad Oversize Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A modern Persian Sultanabad oversize carpet handmade during the 21st century. Measures: 16' 1" x 20' 3"
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Sultanabad Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 12x15 Tan And White Striped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed, Tan And White Striped Indian Rug - Size 12'x15' (360x450cm) These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the ...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Cotton

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

Materials

Cotton

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

Materials

Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber

Pastel Dreamscape Rug by RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
This abstract, nature-inspired rug features a soothing blend of pastel hues, including soft blues, warm beiges, gentle pinks, and muted yellows. The organic, freeform shape mimics th...
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2010s Indonesian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Acrylic

Beni Ourain Moroccan Rug North African Tribal Design Djoharian Collection Beige
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Beni Ourain Beige Moroccan Amazigh rug North African tribal design - Djoharian Collection. Berber rugs and carpets are mainly made in Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria. Largest producer ...
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2010s Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

8x10 Ft Handmade Moroccan style Rug, 100% 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...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 5x7 Blue And White Striped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed Sky Blue And White Striped Indian Rug-5'x7' These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manufactu...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Cotton

8x9.5 Ft Soft & Fluffy Kids Room Rug. 100% Wool. Handmade Moroccan Tulu 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

Materials

Wool

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 3x5 Pink And Green Striped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Raspberry Pink, Cream And Forest Green Zig Zag Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug-3'x5' (90x150cm) These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% c...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Cotton

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 9x12 Sky Blue And Red Stripe Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Sky Blue, Cream and Red Zig Zag Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug-9'x12' (270x360cm) These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Du...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Cotton

Handmade Cotton Flat Weave Runner, 2x5.5 Feet Pink And Red Indian Striped Runner
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed, Raspberry Pink And Red Indian Dhurrie Runner-2'x5.5' (60x168cm) These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to t...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Cotton

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 9x12 Green, Cream Geometric Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Forest Green And Cream Geometric Indian Dhurrie Rug-9'x12' (270x360cm) 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

Materials

Cotton

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: 8' 5" x 10' 0"
Category

21st Century and Contemporary East Turkestani Khotan Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 8x10 Blue And Red Striped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Blue, White And Red Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug-8'x10' These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manufac...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Cotton

Moroccan Beni Mrirt rug, Tribal Pattern Green Color Berber rug, Custom-made
Located in Marrakech, MA
We exclusively create custom individual rugs for you. This means that we do not produce unnecessary items and we prioritize respecting nature. That's why we estimate it will take us ...
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2010s Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

6x9 ft Handmade Checkerboard Design Tulu Rug. All 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...
Category

2010s Turkish Tulu Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

9x12 Ft Modern Handmade 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 design rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Sky Blue And White Scalloped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Reversible Sky Blue And White Four Sided Scalloped Indian Rug - 5'x8' These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the ...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Cotton

Contemporary Moroccan Green Wool Rug Features a Geometric Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This exceptional hand-knotted organic Moroccan wool rug commands attention with its vibrant green background, beautifully complemented by beige accents and striking geometric designs...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Organic Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 6x9 Green And White Diamond Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Handmade Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed Rug, Forest Green And White Diamond Indian Dhurrie- 6'x9' 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

Materials

Cotton

6.3x9.6 ft Modern Handmade Moroccan Tulu Rug, 100% Soft, Cozy Natural Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
100% Natural hand-spun wool of finest quality. Available as seen or can be custom produced in any design, size, color combination and pile thickness requested. These beautiful han...
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2010s Moroccan Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Handmade Cotton Flat Weave Area Rug, 6x9 Forest Green Solid Indian Dhurrie Kilim
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Area Rug, Forest Green Solid Indian Rug-6'x9' These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manufacturing te...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Cotton

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 9x12 Blue And Pink Geometric Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Reversible Sky Blue And Pink Geometric Patterned Indian Rug - 9'x12' (270x360cm) These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn....
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Cotton

Mordern Black Nepalese Wool & Silk Rug With Multicolor Pictorial Design.
Located in Norwalk, CT
This modern One-of-a-kind Nepalese rug showcases a pictorial all-over design that depicts landscapes, nature, and scenes of daily animal life. It is typically made from Tibetan wool ...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rich Red Special Kazak 100% Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug 9'1" x 12'0"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
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2010s Afghan Kazak Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

MYTHOS – Custom Handmade Rug by Rugs & Co.
Located in Herzliya, IL
The MYTHOS rug moves between mythology and modern form—a single thick, flowing line, like a thread of a story that twists and turns but remains clear. Its dynamic shape winds across ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Silk

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Green, Pink Windowpane Check Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Area Rug, Green, Black And Raspberry Pink Windowpane Checked Indian Rug-6'x9' These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Cotton

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Blue & White Round Scalloped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Indigo Blue & White Round Scalloped Rug-6' Día These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due ...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Cotton

Cloudy Cracks Rug by RAG HOME
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
This rug is like a love letter to imperfection—soft, delicate, and beautifully fragmented, as if torn from the pages of a dreamy, golden-lit storybook. Its gentle, irregular edges mi...
Category

2010s Indonesian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Acrylic

Murano Swirl Round Black Rug
Located in Milan, IT
Actualization of the invisible lines a whirlwind traces, the raised design characterizing this rug allows to appreciate it with both eye and touch. A combination of wool and cotton w...
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2010s Italian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Textile

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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