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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Item type: New and Made To Order
Rug & Kilim’s Custom Scandinavian Style Rug in Pink with Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
From Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Collection, this custom rug design represents a new flatweave texture, handwoven in a blend of wool and exotic yarns–the soft new texture inspired by ...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Yarn

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...
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2010s Indonesian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Acrylic

6'7"x9'8" Red Afghan Kilim Geometric Pattern Hand Woven Flat Weave Pure Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Imperial Red, Afghan Kilim with Colorful Geometric Pattern, Vegetable Dyes, Pure Wool, Hand Woven, Flat Weave, Reversible, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height...
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2010s Afghan Medieval Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Modern Striped Designed Tibetan Wool and Silk Rug In Burgundy Color
Located in Norwalk, CT
This contemporary Tibetan weave rug captivates with its golden stripes that instantly draw the eye. Crafted from premium Tibetan wool or silk, it showcases exquisite detailing and fe...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Silk

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Runner, Green & Blue Scallop Indian Dhurrie Rug
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed, Forest Green And Blue Scalloped Pattern Indian Dhurrie Runner-2'x6' 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

Traditional Wool Kilim Grey Brown Kilim Rug Geometric Modern Area Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
This bold traditional wool Kilim rug is a handwoven Afghan Kilim constructed in the early 21st century, circa 2010-15. The design features a repeating motif pattern made up of hook m...
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Early 2000s Afghan Kilim Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Style Deco Rug in Purple and Green Geometric Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 8x10 rug is a new addition to the Homage Collection by Rug & Kilim. Hand-knotted in wool, it recaptures Art Deco rug styles in a smart new take on the Rustic Modern...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

10.5x14.4 Ft Modern Moroccan Tulu Wool Rug in Beige, Red & Brown. Made-to-order
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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

cc-tapis Rug Bliss Ultimate Undyed Round Natural by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Born in France. Designed in Milan. Produced in Nepal. cc-tapis is an Italian company which produces contemporary hand-knotted rugs which are created in Nepal by expert Tibetan artis...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Silk

cc-tapis Pipeline Freeform Rug by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Research which began with the Slinkie Collection for cc-tapis, Pipeline is the translation of Urquiola’s digital artworks into an artisanal product. A series of connected tubes emerg...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Tiger Caramel Modern Animal Print Handmade Luxury Silk Area Rug by Joseph Carini
Located in New York, NY
A Carini Classic, this Tiger Caramel luxurious area rug is exudes power and fashion. Designed by Joseph Carini, this has been a mainstay in his collection for over 20 years. Shown he...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Silk

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

Modern Shag Rug
Located in New York, NY
This shag rug is made with 100% handspun Persian wool with natural dyes. It is inspired by the vintage rugs that are native to the Shiraz region in Iran. Nas...
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2010s Persian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Kilim Cushion Cover Sky Blue Traditional Wool Scatter Cushion Pillow
Located in Wembley, GB
This new traditional kilim cushion cover is a handwoven piece constructed in the early 21st century. The design has been delicately woven by hand and features a symmetrical geometric...
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Early 2000s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 6x9 Blue And Cream Striped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed, Sky Blue, Orange And Cream Striped Indian Rug - Size 6'x9' (180x270cm) These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. D...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Cotton

Oversized Handmade Gray Modern Indian Loop/Cut Wool Rug With Solid Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful oversized handmade rug from India features a combination of bamboo, silk, and wool materials with a gorgeous gray field. This rug showcases a captivating, all-over solid de...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Textural Oversized Rug with Sage Green Tones and Striae
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 13x19 oversized 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 stripes, s...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Silk

New Modern Style Turkish Kilim Rug with Hexagonal Geometric Pattern
Located in Dallas, TX
53029 New Modern Turkish Kilim Rug, 10'02 x 13'11. An ode to abstract elegance and masterful restraint, this handwoven wool Turkish kilim is not merely a floor covering — it is a gal...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Hemp, Cotton, Wool

cc-tapis Lunar Addiction Rectangle Undyed Rug by Studiopepe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave, a Himalayan wool and linen, coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 89.000 indiv...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Cotton

New Konya Fine Handwoven 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

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

4'1"x6'2" Pink Thick and Plush Pure Wool Only Ombre Design Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Pink Thick and Plush Organic Wool Only Horizontal Ombre Design Hand Knotted Oriental Rug. It has been woven for months and months in the centuri...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Classic Style Tiger Runner in Orange and Red Pictorial
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 3x6 runner is a bold new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Tigers Collection. Our collection spans several cultures and recaptures iconic pictorial styles in Folk Art and h...
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2010s Pakistani Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

' Pink Opaque ' Abstract Irregular Round Shape Hand-Tufted Rug by RAG Home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
' Pink Opaque ' contemporary irregular round shape hand-tufted Viscose wool rug by RAG Home Original Designed by Rannisa Soraya from RAG Home Hand-tufted ...
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2010s Indonesian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

New Contemporary Majestic Royal Tibetan Tiger Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
31343 New Modern Tibetan Tiger Carpet, 08'00 x 10'01. Bathed in an aura of regal magnetism, this majestic contemporary Tibetan Tiger rug is a study in audacity, tradition, and luxury...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Tibetan Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Textural Rug in Green, Yellow Solid-Stripe Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
A tasteful hand-knotted silk rug extracting the beauty of primary colours from Rug & Kilim’s exclusive Texture of Color collection. Occupying a 9x12 scale, the rug enjoys a playful t...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Silk

cc-tapis Bliss Big Ultimate Rug by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave, Himalayan wool and pure silk coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 152.000 ind...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Cotton

New Scandinavian Swedish Inspired Kilim Röllakan, 09'00 x 11'06
Located in Dallas, TX
30674 New Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style 09'00 x 11'06. With its geometric design and bohemian hygge vibes, this hand-woven wool Swedish Kilim rug beautifu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Modern Flatweave Kilim Rug with Multicolor Wave Pattern – Handwoven Wool
Located in New York, NY
This vibrant modern flatweave kilim rug showcases a multicolor wave pattern that brings dynamic movement and artistic expression to any interior. Expertly handwoven with 100% wool, i...
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2010s Persian Organic Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

New Contemporary Berber Moroccan Rug with Bohemian Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21172, new contemporary Berber Moroccan rug with Bohemian style. With its simplicity, plush pile and Mid-Century Modern Bohemian v...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Expressionist Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

High-Quality Contemporary Handmade Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
High-quality contemporary handmade silk rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 6.2" × 8.9" (187 × 266 cm). This solid color area rug exhibits pure excellence in terms of both design and exe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Silk

Basket Weave 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...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

The Many Faces of Red 'Rug' After Josef Albers
Located in Jersey City, NJ
100% hand-tufted wool rug adapted from a print from The Interaction of Color (1963) 4'9"× 5'9" (1.5 × 1.8m) printed tag showing edition de...
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2010s European Bauhaus Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Ararat Rugs Western Theme Azeri Folk Life Rug, Turkish Pictorial Natural Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
Western Theme Azeri Folk Life Rug This unique design rug is interpreted by our designers with a composition of pictorial western-style life. Color summary: 17 colors in total, the m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Blue Modern Sultanabad Handmade Oversize Floral Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Sultanabad hand-knotted wool rug with a blue field. This Sultanabad rug has brown, terracotta, and peach accents in a gorgeous all-over classic floral pattern design...
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Sultanabad Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s French Style Art Deco rug in Gold & Beige Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 7x9 ode to French Art Deco rugs is the next addition to Rug & Kilim’s newly inspired Deco Collection. Hand-knotted in wool. On the Design: This piece boasts the Deco style o...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

21st Century William Morris Donegal Carpet 4.4x5.7 Light Blue, Tan, & Rust
Located in Houston, TX
William Morris Donegal inspired oriental rug handwoven on our looms Exclusive Ashly Master Donegal production of 100% hand spun vegetable dyed wool. This rug is made with the exact m...
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2010s Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Hand-Knotted Beni Mrirt Moroccan Wool Rug 11’x13’ with Minimalist Linear Design
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 Bohemian Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Beige Moroccan Berber Style Handmade Abstract Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful moroccan berber style hand-knotted wool rug with a beige field. This piece has multicolor accents in an all-over geometric abstract design. This rug measures: 10' x 15'....
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

LUNA – Custom Handmade Rug by Rugs & Co.
Located in Herzliya, IL
LUNA is a tribute to the moon—a body that illuminates without burning. Its crescent shape and harmonious composition in white, cream, gray, and light blue give the Rug a soft yet cap...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Silk

LUNA – Custom Handmade Rug by Rugs & Co.
LUNA – Custom Handmade Rug by Rugs & Co.
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Postmodern Pink Rose Light Blue Purple Wool and Silk Hand Knotted Rug
Located in New York, NY
The contemporary Classic designs bridge the gap between transitional and Postmodern, with an overall Classic sensibility. Rug patterns include abstract, geometric, overall, organic, ...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Silk

cc-tapis Metroquadro Mind the Gap Rug
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handwoven in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave, Himalayan wool and bamboo silk pile coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. The sal...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Cotton

Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Rug, White Open Field with Floral Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
This hand-knotted wool 3x5 rug is a contemporary rug representing Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco rug collection. The design reimagines 1920s period pieces and other rare vintage and ...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Santa Fe SouthwestModern Desert Southwestern style Flatweave Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
81026 Southwestern Southwestern style Rug with Storm Pattern, 08'10 x 12'03. Embark on a magical journey through the enchanting fusion of Santa Fe and Southwestern styles within this...
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21st Century and Contemporary South Asian Navajo Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

New Moss-Olive Green Contemporary Biophilic Wool Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
30925 New Moss-Olive Green Modern Rug, 07'11 x 09'11. Implementing biophilia with subdued ornamentation, this modern area rug is a captivating vision of woven beauty. The lavish texture and earthy green colorway woven into this piece work together creating a truly luxurious look. Imbued with Spanish moss and olive green hues, the sumptuous waves abrash and softly gradated striations run selvage to selvage blending seamlessly from one to the next. Reflecting elements of nature and sustainable craftsmanship, this olive green rug...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

cc-tapis Eyes in Chains Rug by Federico Pepe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave, a Himalayan wool and silk coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 152.000 indivi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Cotton

Modern Wool & Silk 9x14 Ivory & Black Jaguar Design Handmade Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly Fine Rugs presents a New Modern Inspired Wool & Silk 9x14 Ivory & Black Jaguar Handmade Area rug with lustrous shiny fibers and a thick durable pile...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Silk

cc-tapis Noir Gris Les Arcs Collection by Charlotte Perriand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
cc-tapis launches the Les Arcs Collection by French designer and architect Charlotte Perriand featuring 5 new rug designs and unseen archives in an all-encompassing exhibition curated by Dan Thawley, editor in chief of magazine “A magazine curated by...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Rug Sample, Brown with Colorful Floral Patterns
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 Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

cc-tapis Disco So Much Fun Collection by Claude Cartier Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
So much fun is a collection of rugs where black and white geometric elements define joyful and colorful patterns giving life to 3 different designs, customizable in multiple variations in terms of size, colors, and textures. A collection that offers different production techniques from hand-knotted to hand-woven. Claude Cartier Decoration...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

New Contemporary Earth-Tone Khotan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
31073 Vintage-Inspired Modern Khotan Rug, 03'11 x 05'10. Vintage-style modern Indian Khotan rugs are contemporary creations that draw inspiration from the traditional designs of Khot...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Khotan Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

"Court Series" Half Court Rug by Pieces, Modern Hand Tufted Colorful Carpet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The “Court Series” rugs are hand tufted with blended wool and viscose material dyed in hyper-saturated colors, with tennis court-like geometries repre...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Sky Blue & White Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Reversible Sky Blue And White Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug - 6'x9' 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

Mehraban Maize by Erinn V.
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
A large-scale composition of irregular wedge, rod and pebble shapes animated in the textural contrasts of loop and cut pile. Here in a soft taupe, tone on tone. Always customizable. ...
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2010s Indian Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4497
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

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

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Cotton

%100 Silk & Natural Dye, Ikat Cushion Cover - Uzbekistan Modern Pillow
Located in Tokyo, JP
Silk Ikat cushions with rich design and high quality, carefully made one by one in Uzbekistan in Central Asia. Both the front and back sides are hand-woven silk cloth (ikat). All ...
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2010s Uzbek Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Silk, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Small Geometric Rug Handmade Grey Beige Carpet Rug Modern Wool Door Mat
Located in Wembley, GB
This fine wool mat is the perfect front or back door accessory. Woven by hand with fine wool and cotton that has been dyed with organic vegetable dyeing techniques. The design features a simple beige background with a modern square stripe design. Our mats are handmade, woven, not printed & are finished with a non-slip backing that keeps them in place to perform better than any other entrance mat made today. Suitable for both classic and contemporary home interiors. The Subtle rustic colours make this a great piece for any room in your home. Our team source only the finest interior accessories, with years of experience, let our team help you find the perfect accent pieces for your home interior. Our inventory includes a range of modern rugs, vintage rugs and antique rugs. With a huge range of colours and sizes available now. Small Geometric rug...
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2010s Chinese Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Contemporary Shag Wool Rug Moroccan Style Handmade In Tan
Located in Norwalk, CT
This hand-knotted wool rug showcases a stunning contemporary Moroccan style. It boasts a beautifully plain design, with a tan field and a brown frame. Crafted with utmost precision, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Apadana's Modern Moroccan Handmade Custom Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
This handcrafted custom wool rug, available in multiple colors, is part of our Safi Collection. We use hand-knotted techniques for superior quality and longevity. The estimated lead...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Serapi One-of-a-Kind Wool Gray Area Rug 9' 0" x 12' 0"
Located in Norwalk, CT
Serapi rugs are known for their bold, geometric designs and rich colors, often featuring a central medallion surrounded by intricate patterns. They typically use a warm, earthy color...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani 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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