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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Item type: New and Made To Order
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 2x3 Blue And Pink Bordered Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Sky Blue, Cream And Raspberry Pink Bordered Indian Dhurrie Rug - 2'x3' (60x90cm) These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yar...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

Djoharian Collection Palace size rug 25 x 22 ft from the movie Spencer 760 x 650
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Djoharian Collection Palace size rug 25 x 22 ft from the movie Spencer 760 x 650 Palatial oversized palace rug with natural dyes. A beautiful 25 x 22 ft. contemporary transitional ...
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2010s Afghan Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

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

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

9'x11'7'' Ivory Man Made Silk Hand Knotted with Tree Bark Design Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Ivory, Man Made Silk, Hand Knotted with Tree Bark Design and Natural Abrash, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transitional Primary colo...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage New Konya Modern Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is Central Anatolian Modern Kilim from the Konya region with a rare and beautiful color composition. This modern kilim is a collaboration between traditional kilim weaving and...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Natural Fiber

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 5x8 Green And Blue Scalloped Kilim Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Forest Green, Cream And Teal Blue Two Sided Scalloped Rug-5'x8' (Scallops runs on all 8 Feet Sides) These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 pl...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

Endless Beige Rug by Aquilialberg Architects
Located in Milan, IT
The beige counterpart to the Endless Rug in its blue variant, this refined rug offers a softer perspective of optical art, leaning on its textural appeal. Nepalese master craftsmen weft this piece of floor...
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2010s Italian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Textile, Silk

Irregular Shape Abstract Rug by RAG HOME
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Contemporary irregular abstract shape hand-tufted rug A combination of neatness and abstraction. A fluid patterns and shades of primary colors from vibrant to pastel, just enough to...
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2010s Indonesian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Yarn

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, White & Green Leaf Patterned Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed White And Green Leaf Patterned Indian Rug-6'x9' These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manufa...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

4x6 ft Custom Handmade Tulu Rug, All Wool. New Checkered Design in Brown & Ivory
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A custom, handmade Tulu rug made from 100% hand-spun wool of finest quality. It features a simple checkered design in cream and radiant brown. Size: 4x6 ft. Available as seen or can...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Tulu Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

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"
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21st Century and Contemporary East Turkestani Khotan Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

9'x12'1" Aegean Blue Supple Collection Oushak Design Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Aegean Blue, Supple Collection, Oushak Design with All Over Leaf Pattern, Tone On Tone, Hand Knotted, Soft Wool, Plush and Lush, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile ...
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2010s Indian Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

6'x8'9" Ruddy Blue, Hand Knotted Afghan Angora Oushak Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Ruddy Blue, Hand Knotted Afghan Angora Oushak with All Over Vines and Floral Pattern, Natural Dyes 100% Wool, 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

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 6x9 Green And Blue Scalloped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Forest Green And Blue Two Sided Scalloped Indian Rug-6'x9' (180x270cm) 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

8x10 Ft Hand-Knotted Moroccan Tulu Rug. 100% Natural Wool. Custom Options Avali.
Located in Spring Valley, NY
100% Natural Hand-Spun Wool of finest quality. These hand-knotted rugs are produced from scratch in our atelier located in Central Anatolia, famous for being one of the world's olde...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

8'x10' Blue Afghan Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Hand Knotted Soft Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Space Cadet Blue,. Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, Soft Wool, Vegetable Dyes, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches St...
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2010s Afghan Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Plain Solid Tulu Rug 100% Natural Un-Dyed Wool, Custom Made Moroccan Berber Rugs
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A contemporary handmade Tulu (Turkish word for thick soft pile) rug made of fine natural un-dyed, hand-spun sheep wool. The rug can be custom produced in a different size, color com...
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2010s Turkish Minimalist Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Handmade Cotton Flat Weave Rug, 10x14 Blue, Cream Indian Check Geometric Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Reversible Blue, Cream Checker Board Indian Geometric Rug - 10'x14' These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the sp...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

Selce #2 Rug By Studio Salaris
Located in Milan, IT
Designed by Studio Solaris, this unique rug is part of the Selce Collection, inspired by the irregular silhouette of flint ("selce" in Italian). Entirely crafted by hand using a comb...
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2010s Italian Rugs and Carpets

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Textile

Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4394
Located in Tokyo, JP
We made a cushion cover using the undamaged part of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired as a whole. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is c...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Elm Kilim 15 Rug by ETHNİCLOOM
Located in Geneve, CH
Elm Kilim 15 Rug by ETHNİCLOOM Dimensions: W 220 x H 330 cm Materials: Wool Weave. The Founder Ethnicloom was founded as a natural continuation of its creator, Elif Gönensay’s lif...
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2010s Turkish Post-Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Mazandaran Kilim Rug Multicolor Flatweave Panel Design Handwoven Wool
Located in New York, NY
A captivating fusion of Persian heritage and modern expression, this Mazandaran Kilim Flatweave Rug by Nasiri Carpets showcases the artisanal brilliance of handwoven textiles with a ...
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2010s Persian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Custom Sizes - New Hand Knotted Moroccan Beni Ourain Berber Tulu Rug, 100% Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A contemporary hand knotted Moroccan rug inspired by the Berber culture in the Atlas mountains, with soft velvety pile, made of hand-spun natural lambswool. It has an overall lattice...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

New Moss-Olive Green Contemporary Biophilic Wool Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
31154 Moss-Olive Green Modern Rug, 08'00 x 09'10. Biophilic Design meets earth-tone elegance in this handcrafted modern olive green area rug. The lavish texture and earthy green colo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Bau Haus Style Irregular Shape Wool Rug by RAG HOME
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
CONTACT US FOR CUSTOM RUG Loosely inspired by the design principles of Bauhaus and the vibrant color palette of De Stijl, RAG Home's runner rug offers a fresh perspective. With a no...
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2010s Indonesian Bauhaus Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Acrylic, Yarn

Mongolian Fur Rug or Throw, Blush Pink
Located in Dural, AU
From gentle softness to sustainable design, this enchanting Mongolian fur rug translates modern and stylish design paralleled with an expression of n...
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2010s Australian Bohemian Rugs and Carpets

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Sheepskin

2'2"x6'3" Blue Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Cerulean Blue, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, 100% Wool, Veggie Dyes, Hand Knotted, Narrow Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 I...
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2010s Afghan Oushak 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

Rug & Kilim’s Abaca Custom Rug Sample, Black with Beige-Brown & Yellow 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. Lead times average 3-4 months depending on size, and can be expedited if needed. Made with handbraided abaca, this custom rug sample represents Rug & Kilim's newest collection of the natural fiber in bold new patterns and colors seldom seen in the style—a luxurious and versatile new answer to sustainable design with vast design applications. On the design: This custom rug sample embodies eco-conscious design and inherent durability of abaca makes this piece a responsible choice for those seeking both beauty and longevity. The design employs a formal quatrefoil structure repeated in perfect quadrants, with each motif constructed from concentric spiral elements of varying diameters. The colorway utilizes the natural palette of abaca fiber—ranging from pale ivory to medium beige and rich chocolate brown—creating subtle chromatic variation. The design achieves visual interest through the interplay of positive and negative space, with the dark espresso ground providing dramatic contrast to the lighter spiral elements. Each quatrefoil unit contains a central lemon-yellow spiral surrounded by petal-like forms in medium beige, connected by slender ivory bridges...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Yarn

The Forsyth Checkerboard Rug - Tile Checks in Off Black, 9x12
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Our beautiful wool and jute checkerboard rugs are expertly handwoven in Jaipur, India. The checkerboard pattern and neutral off black & natural coloring are chic and sophisticated wi...
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2010s Indian Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Jute

Oriental Hand Knotted Vintage Turkish Mini Rug 1'6" x 2'11" #8707
Located in Houston, TX
Oriental Hand Knotted Vintage Turkish Mini Rug 1'6" x 2'11" #8707 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces, where elegance meets function...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Natural Tanner Brown Colored Leather Rug
Located in Milan, IT
Brown colored 100% cow leather, perfect for enriching your interior with an extravagant and unique style. Ideal as a leather rug in the middle of any living room the Natural Tanner p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Leather

Modern Handwoven Flatweave Jute Kilim Rug White & Black Hatari
Located in Madrid, ES
This jute rug has been ethically hand woven in the finest jute yarns by artisans in Northern India, using a traditional weaving technique of this area. Each rug is handwoven with irr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Jute

Modern Handwoven Polypropylene Outdoor Rug Carpet Light Green&Turquoise Gelato
Located in Madrid, ES
This rug has been ethically hand woven in polypropylene yarns by artisans in north of India, using a traditional weaving technique which is native of this region. It´s resistant to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Acrylic

Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Blue and Ivory Handwoven Wool Rug 2'10" x 15'7"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Blue and Ivory Handwoven Wool Rug 2'10" x 15'7" This 2'10" x 15'7" Turkish Oushak runner is handwoven from 100% wool and dyed with natural vegetable pigmen...
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2010s Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

New Scandinavian Green Swedish Inspired Kilim Röllakan
Located in Dallas, TX
31117 New Scandinavian Modern Green Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, 10'04 x 13'10. Infused with Scandinavian elegance and earth-tone poise, this exceptional, handwoven wool Swedish-inspi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Aesthetic Movement Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 10x14 Green, Cream Geometric Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Forest Green And Cream Geometric Indian Dhurrie Rug-10'x14' (300x420cm) 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

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Cotton

Modern Tiger Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Tiger Rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 2'0" × 3'0" (60 × 91 cm) Color: Black, Brown, Beige, Orange Exclusively available at Doris Leslie Blau, where tradition meets design excel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

9'x12' Beige with Gold, Abstract Design, Wool and Silk, Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Beige with Gold, Abstract Design, Wool and Silk, Hi-Low Pile, Densely Woven, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Cont...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Rug in Solid Beige
Located in Long Island City, NY
This palace-sized 13x15 rug is a grand new entry to Rug & Kilim’s Texture of Color Collection. Hand-knotted in art silk. Connoisseurs will note this piece is from our new Light on L...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Silk

cc-tapis Dentelle Hexagone 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

Alpaca Wool Blanket - 5x7' 180x210cm Tan Abstract
Located in Dural, AU
Elevate the luxury of your bedroom comfort with this luxurious Pure wool Alpaca Blanket. Featuring the most lush and glamour fur will transform any master suite into a haven of lux...
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2010s Peruvian Spanish Colonial Rugs and Carpets

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Alpaca

Blue Transitional Handmade Wool and Silk Rug With Floral Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This contemporary hand-knotted rug features a striking floral design with a vibrant color scheme. Made from high-quality wool or silk, it has a blue and green background that enhance...
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2010s Pakistani Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

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

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Textile

Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Runner Rug, Amber Gold with Floral Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool, this 3x8 contemporary rug represents the Chinese Art Deco rug collection by Rug & Kilim—inspired from the 1920s Chinoiserie style period pieces of the mo...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Checkered Tulu Rug, 100% Natural Wool, Cream and Brown, Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
100% Natural hand-spun wool of finest quality. These beautiful hand-knotted rugs are produced from scratch in our atelier located in Central Anatolia, famous for being one of the wo...
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2010s Turkish Tulu Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 9x12 Green And White Striped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed Moss Green And White Arrow Striped Indian Rug-9'x12' These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special ...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Brown Runner 3' 2" x 16' 7"
Located in Norwalk, CT
Over-dyed area rugs are created by taking vintage or traditional rugs and applying a vibrant, monochromatic dye over the existing patterns. This technique results in a bold, modern a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

'Mis-Shapes' Contemporary Irregular Abstract Shape Hand Tufted Rug by RAG Home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
'Mis-Shapes' Contemporary irregular abstract shape hand-tufted wool rug A combination of neatness and abstraction. A fluid patterns and shades of primary colors from vibrant to pas...
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2010s Indonesian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Acrylic

Rug & Kilim’s Abaca Custom Rug Sample, Beige, White and Black Geometric 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 Rugs and Carpets

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Hemp

8x10 ft Contemporary Hand Knotted Rug, 100% Soft, Velvety Wool, Custom Options A
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A modern hand knotted Moroccan style "Tulu" (soft, cozy) rug made of finest hand-spun and hand-dyed lambswool. The rug is available as seen or if requested, it can be custom produced...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Zoom Ivy Wool And Viscose Rug by Sitap Carpet Couture Italia
Located in Milan, IT
The Zoom carpet by Camilla Bellini for SITAP Carpet Couture Italia features a stylized floral design in luxurious wool and viscose with a unique three-dimensional effect. Handloomed ...
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2010s Italian Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Moroccan Style Modern Hand-knotted Tulu Rug Made of Natural Gray and Beige Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
100% Natural Hand-Spun Wool of finest quality. These hand-knotted rugs are produced from scratch in our atelier located in Central Anatolia, famous for being one of the world's olde...
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2010s Turkish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Hand Knotted Turkish Tulu Rug 12' x 15'11" #6209
Located in Houston, TX
Oushak Rug Oriental Hand Knotted Turkish Oushak 9'10" x 13'11" #1042 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces, where elegance meets funct...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Selce #1 Rug by Studio Salaris
Located in Milan, IT
Warm greens, mustard yellow, and gray hues mix with bright yellow and red in this exquisite rug that combines an asymmetrical silhouette and a variety o...
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2010s Italian Rugs and Carpets

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Textile

New Desert Blush Modern Pink Moroccan Carpet with Transitional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
31199 New Desert Blush Modern Pink Moroccan Rug, 08'04 x 10'03. This hand-knotted wool Desert Blush Modern Pink Moroccan rug embodies a delicate fusion of earthy rose tones and conte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bohemian Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Modern Handwoven Jute Carpet Rug Kilim in Ivory Black Orange Pink Green Mikado
Located in Madrid, ES
This jute rug has been ethically hand woven in the finest jute yarns by artisans in India, using a traditional weaving technique of this area. As its handwoven in natural fibre yarns...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Jute

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Custom Rug Sample, Red with Geometric 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 Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4356
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

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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