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

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

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

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

10'2"x14'1" Light Gray Kashkuli Gabbeh With Vibrant Wool Hand Knotted Oriental
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Light Gray Kashkuli Gabbeh With Soft, Velvety Plush Vibrant Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the cen...
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2010s Afghan Tribal Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

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

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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

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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

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

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Wool

12'2"x12'2" Blue Tone On Tone Tabriz Wool & Silk Square Hand Knotted Oriental Ru
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Blue Tone On Tone Tabriz Wool and Silk Square Hand Knotted Oriental Rug. It has been woven for months and months in the centuries-old Persian we...
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2010s Indian Rugs and Carpets

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Silk

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Polychromatic Patterns on Beige
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 6×6 Mid-Century Modern rug from the titular collection by Rug & Kilim—a reimagining of bold 1950s postmodern art styles. Hand-knotted in wool, cotton and silk, this design evokes...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk, Cotton

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Runner, 4x12 Green, Blue Striped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed, Forest Green And Sky Blue Striped Indian Dhurrie Runner-4'x12' (120x360cm) 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

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

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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

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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

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...
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2010s Turkish Tulu 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

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

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Wool

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

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Wool

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

3'10"x8' Honey Brown Hand Knotted Modern Grass Design Wool and Silk Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Honey Brown, Hand Knotted, Modern Grass Design, Denser Weave, Wool and Silk, Soft to the Touch, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inche...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Silk

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

9x12 Ft Modern design Moroccan style Rug. 100% Wool, Handmade. CUSTOM OPTIONS
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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Gradient Custom Rug Sample, Blue Ombre and Black Grid Pattern
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

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

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Cotton

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

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Tiger Pictorial Rug Design in Burnt Orange and Blue
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 9x13 modern tiger pictorial rug features a vibrant colorway of burnt orange, blue and black tones. On the Design: Hand-knotted in wool pile, a 9x13 con...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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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

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Cotton

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

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Wool

9'2"x11'10" Blue Sparrows on the Tree Peshawar 100% Soft Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Bayern Blue, Sparrows on the Tree, Peshawar, 100% Wool, Soft Pile, Lush and Plush, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Conte...
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2010s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Rug, Florals in Cream Field and Blue Border
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 2x4 rug represents the Chinese Art Deco rug collection by Rug & Kilim—inspired from the 1920s Chinoiserie style period pieces of the most elegant sensibili...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

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

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Wool

28x49 in Yellow Color Turkish Patchwork Rug. Handmade Colorful Circle Door Mat
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This listing is for a one of a kind Patchwork rug in your choice of design and color combination, handmade in our atelier located in an ancient rug making village of Central Anatolia...
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2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Turkish Oushak Runner Rug 2'6" x 8' #16289
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Runner Rug 2'6" x 8' #16289 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces at , where elegance meets functionality. Elevate your...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Rugs and Carpets

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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

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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

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

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Wool, Acrylic

cc-tapis COMPOSITION 4 Rectangular handmade rug by Kwangho Lee
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by his copper series, Kwangho Lee and cc-tapis present The Color of Copper (TCOC), a collection of four hand-knotted rugs that reinterpret the oxidation process of this meta...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

4'x6'2" Jade Black Herati Design Wool/Silk Hand Knotted 250 KPSI Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Ink Black, Herati with All Over Design, Wool Hand Knotted, 250 KPSI Dense Weave, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Traditional Primary c...
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2010s Indian Rugs and Carpets

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Silk

Modern Geometric Designed Indian Wool Rug In Beige
Located in Norwalk, CT
A contemporary Indian wool rug from the 21st century featuring a beige color field. This piece showcases intricate details with beautiful green, red, and tan colors, along with a stu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Textural Rug In Red, Pink and Orange Stripes and Striae
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 8x10 rug is a rich new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Textural rug collection—with an impressive range of colors and attention to movement in its unique play on...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Turkish Vintage Anatolian Runner Rug 2'9" x 9'6" #7001
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Vintage Anatolian Runner Rug 2'9" x 9'6" #7001 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces at , where elegance meets functionality. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

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

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Wool

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

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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

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Wool

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

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Wool

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 14x16 Blue And White Striped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed Sky Blue And White Striped Indian Rug-14'x16' 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

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Cotton

Moroccan Beni Mrirt rug 10’x14’, Tribal Pattern Green Color 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

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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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