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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Item type: New and Made To Order
Irregular Shape Abstract Blue Handtufted Rug 'Frozen Land' by RAG HOME
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Just in: 'Frozen Lands,' a tufted rug that recalls memories of northeast Greenland beneath ironclad snow. Its colors: a muted blue borrowed from the gaping silence of frozen water, a...
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2010s Indonesian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Acrylic, Yarn

Contemporary Moroccan Design Rug in Cream, Blue, Red Colors. Custom Options Avlb
Located in Spring Valley, NY
An exquisite brand-new Moroccan rug woven from fine hand-spun sheep's wool. Pile height is customizable. Size: 8 x 10 Ft. The vivid design that feature...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Via 6X9ft Natural 100 Handspun Jute Iconic Border Design Luxury Handwoven Rug
Located in New York, NY
When the path is beautiful, the destination can remain unknown. Via takes us on a gentle journey with bold direction and classic creativity. Woven from 100% handspun jute and reversi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Rugs and Carpets

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Jute

Verner Panton 'Luna' Rug 120cm in Dark Green by Verpan
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton 'Luna' Rug 120cm by Verpan. Current production. As well as adding a sculptural feature to a room, rugs also serve to emphasize and/or transform the dimensions of the s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

cc-tapis Double Slinkie Rug by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave and Himalayan wool coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 152.000 individual kno...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Cotton

Tibetan Tiger Rug Pure Wool Hand Knotted by Djoharian Collection
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A Tibetan tiger rug, hand knotted in Nepal. This traditional Tiger rug design is typically found on antique rugs called Khaden. It describes a small sized rug of about 3 x 6 ft that...
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2010s Nepalese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug. 100% Natural Wool in Finest Quality. Custom Options A.
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A modern handmade rug made of natural un-dyed ivory and brown sheep wool. The design is based on vintage Moroccan rugs. It takes 3 weavers approximately 5 weeks to produce one of the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

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

Materials

Textile

Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Beige-Brown and Red Retro Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 9 x 12 rug from Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Collection, hand knotted in a unique wool and silk blend. A bold rug design in collaboration with modern artist Jenn Ski, exploring...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Silk

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

cc-tapis Giudecca Rug by Zanellato/Bortotto
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 pure silk coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 152.000 individual knots per square meter approximately. The sale of every rug supports cc-foreducation. Size: 5' x 7.9' ft. A+ (152.000 knots/sqm approx.) From a photo of a flight of stairs in Venice, came the idea to reinterpret the iconic image of the steps covered in water by the lagoon. The different tones of gray of the wool create the stone steps...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Silk

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

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 8x10 Pink And White Shooting Star Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Reversible Pink And White Indian Shooting Star Rug - 8'x10' These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special ma...
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2010s Indian Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

New Scandinavian Swedish Röllakan Inspired Kilim
Located in Dallas, TX
30679 New Scandinavian Swedish style Kilim rug 08'11 x 11'02. A rare fusion of cultural homage and contemporary luxury, this handwoven wool Swe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

The Forsyth Shaggy Tile Rug - Blue and Cream, 6x9
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Our beautiful wool and cotton Moroccan style rugs are expertly hand knotted in Jaipur, India. The tiled pattern of cream, blue, and black is chic and sophisticated with a hint of boh...
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2010s Indian Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Studiopepe Hello Sonia! Rug for cc-tapis
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

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Cotton

9x12 Ft Brand New Wool Handmade Rug. Moroccan design. 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

Carpet Oggian Blue Panther M (Shaped) in Acrylic Hand Tufted by Marco Oggian
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Continues the development of the carpets family with a new collection designed by Marco Oggian, characterized with a variety of bright colours and strong geometries. Discover Carpet ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Rugs and Carpets

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Acrylic

Modern Handwoven Wool Rug Carpet Tartan White, Brown & Dark Grey Elegant
Located in Madrid, ES
This rug has been ethically hand woven in the finest wool yarns by artisans in north of India, using a traditional weaving technique which defines the design. Each rug is handwoven w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

White Natural Sheepskin Hide Rug or Throw
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Natural Creamy white sheepskin Long hair, use over a bench or as a rug. Extremely soft to the touch. Dry Cleam. Origin: Paris France Size: 36” / 22”
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21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets

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Sheepskin

White Natural Sheepskin Hide Rug or Throw
White Natural Sheepskin Hide Rug or Throw
$319 Sale Price / item
20% Off
8'x9'3" Golden Brown with Green Modern Design Sari Silk Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Golden Brown with Green, Modern Design, Sari Silk, Hand Knotted, Thick and Plush, Squarish, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Sari Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Conte...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Jaime Hayon 'Troupe' Rug for Nanimarquina
Located in Tilburg, NL
Jaime Hayon 'Troupe' Rug for Nanimarquina. New, current production. 170 x 240cm. Crazy, dreamlike and with a sense of humor, resembling a party: such is Jaime Hayon's new collecti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

9'x9' Beige, Shag Flokati Greek Style, Natural Wool Hand Knotted Square Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Beige, Shag Flokati Greek Style, Undyed Natural Wool Hand Knotted, Square Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuri...
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2010s Afghan Medieval Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

21st Century Asian Mocha Outdoor Indoor 200x200 cm Handmade Crochet Rug
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
The classic crochet granny square takes a contemporary twist in this outdoor rug. Large squares form the rug, framed with bespoke webbing. Handmade from UV protected bespoke iota yar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Metal

8'x9'6" Cream, Afghan Super Kazak Soft Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Cream, Afghan Super Kazak with Large Medallions, Vegetable Dyes Dense Weave, Extra Soft Wool Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for...
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2010s Afghan Kazak Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Custom Modern Moroccan Handmade Tulu Rug Made of Charcoal Gray and Cream Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A hand knotted modern rug with soft, cozy wool pile on wool foundation. Measures: 8.2 x 10.1 Ft - The rug is available as seen or if requested, it can be custom produced in a diff...
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2010s Turkish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Modern Handwoven Flat-Weave Polypropylene Outdoor Dhurrie Carpet Rug Fishes Blue
By Abe the Ape
Located in Madrid, ES
Tigre is an Abe the ape's desing for Kilombo Home. 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 sun and water...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Acrylic

cc-tapis Orizzonti Selva Rug by Eligo Studio
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, Wool, Silk

cc-tapis Retreat Rug by Germans Ermičs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave and a Himalayan wool pile, coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 125.000 indivi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Cotton

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

Modern Handwoven Flat-Weave Wool Kilim Rug in Black and White Cross Square
Located in Madrid, ES
This rug has been ethically handwoven in the finest wool yarns by artisans in north of India, using a traditional weaving technique which is native of this region. Each rug is handwo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

21st Century Persian Sultanabad 10x14 Ivory & Tan Handmade Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly fine rugs presents an antique recreation of an original Persian Sultanabad room-sized area rug. Part of our own previous production, this antique recreation was thought of and ...
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2010s Persian Sultanabad Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Mehraban African Tuareg Mat
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number 31868 Size 11' 3" X 16' 1" Design Tuareg Collection Tuareg Mat Material Reed & Leather Texture Reed Origin Africa Age New
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2010s North African Rugs and Carpets

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Leather, Reed

Apadana's Modern Sultanabad Blue Wool Rug Handmade With Floral Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Discover the elegance of this exquisite hand-knotted Sultanabad wool rug, featuring a calm light blue background enhanced by multicolored designs that adorn the entire piece. Enrich ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Sultanabad Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Pompoms Yarn Sample by RAG Home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
No description provided
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2010s Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Yarn

Handmade Moroccan Beni Ourain Berber Tulu Rug. All Wool. Custom Options Availabl
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A brand new hand knotted contemporary Moroccan rug made of natural undyed, hand-spun sheep wool. The rug is available as seen or if requested, it can be custom produced in a differe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Sheepskin Rug Green Eucalyptus - 3x6' 90x180cm
Located in Dural, AU
This eucalyptus green sheepskin rug is sustainable, natural living at its finest. The beautiful sheepskin rug is handcrafted from the highest quality Merino lambskin providing extrao...
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2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Sheepskin

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

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Wool, Silk

Contemporary Handmade Spanish Arts & Crafts Cuenca Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A modern Spanish Cuenca room size carpet handmade during the 21st century in the style of the Arts & Crafts movement famous during the turn of the 20th century. Measures: 10' 0" x...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

2'7"x18'9" White Hand Knotted Washed Out Peshawar Leaf Design Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Chiffon White, Hand Knotted, Washed Out Peshawar with Geometric Leaf Design, Natural Dyes, 100% Wool, XL Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 In...
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2010s Afghan Medieval Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Handmade Lilac and Orchid Color Moroccan Rug, All Wool, Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A contemporary hand-knotted Moroccan rug. 100% Wool. Very Soft, velvety pile that is ideal for kids room, also great in a bedroom, living room or nursery. Pile height can be customiz...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Turkish Oushak Rug 4'10" x 7'1" #16459
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Rug 4'10" x 7'1" #16459 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces at , where elegance meets functionality. Elevate your spa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish 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

Materials

Jute

Organic Modern Moroccan Wool Rug In Beige with Geometric Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
This hand-knotted organic Moroccan wool rug features a beige background with light brown accents, geometric designs, and fringes. It serves as a stunning centerpiece for any room. T...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Organic Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Modern Needlepoint Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Modern Portuguese Needlepoint rug with an all over floral design. This piece has fine details, great colors, and a beautiful design. It would be the pe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Modern Needlepoint Rug
Modern Needlepoint Rug
$2,480 Sale Price
20% Off
Ararat Rugs Dragon Rug, Antique Caucasus Museum Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
Located in Tokyo, JP
There has long been a fascination with the symbolism of the dragon and its depiction in carpet weavings. The design of ‘Dragon’ carpets consists of a field pattern composed of differ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Caucasian Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

New Chinese Art Deco Rug with Maximalist Style
Located in Dallas, TX
30920 New Chinese Art Deco Rug with Maximalist Style, 10'00 x 13'05. Emanating maximalism with incredible detail and lavish texture, this Chinese Art Deco st...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Contemporary and Colorful Turkish Souf Oushak Room Size Carpet in Pink and Green
Located in New York, NY
A modern Turkish Souf Oushak room size carpet handmade during the 21st century. Souf is an unusual weaving technique that incorporates both the han...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

9'x11'10" Marlin Blue Peshawar Tree of Life Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries...
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2010s Afghan Medieval Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Large 'Tres Vegetal' Hand-Loomed Rug for Nanimarquina
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 'Tres Vegetal' hand-loomed rug for Nanimarquina. Fabricated from a natural blend of New Zealand wool, felt, and jute, 'Tres Vegetal' is a traditi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Felt, Jute

Turkish Oushak Rug Pink, Ivory & Peach Handwoven Wool Rug 3'1" x 6'10"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Rug Pink, Ivory & Peach Handwoven Wool Rug 3'1" x 6'10" This 3'1" x 6'10" Turkish Oushak rug features a soft pink field surrounded by an ivory border, accented with p...
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2010s Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Forsyth New Zealand Sheepskin Rug, Tan
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
The naturalness and softness of a sheepskin rug can quickly elevate a room's beauty. On the floor, thrown over chairs and couches, this versatile design piece is a favorite of the Fo...
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2010s New Zealand Rugs and Carpets

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Sheepskin

Oriental Hand Knotted Vintage Turkish Mini Rug 1'6" x 3'8" #8742
Located in Houston, TX
Oriental Hand Knotted Vintage Turkish Mini Rug 1'6" x 3'8" #8742 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces, where elegance meets functiona...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish 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

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Wool

Rug & Kilim's Scandinavian Style Inspired Hand Knotted Contemporary Geometric
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from India, this hand knotted geometric wool rug features a contemporary field design enjoying distinguished colorways in homage to antique Mongolian rugs. The combinatio...
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2010s Indian Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

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

Zebra Hide Rug, South Africa, Wool Felt Backed with Leather Trim, New Zebra Hide
Located in New York, NY
Decorative new zebra hide rug from South Africa. The hide is backed with wool felt fabric and trimmed with leather all around. This zebra hide in the pictures is sold but we will ha...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Campaign Rugs and Carpets

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Zebra Hide

cc-tapis Venus Nuvola Rug in Green by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a silk and Himalayan wool, coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. Created with a special techni...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

cc-tapis Le Tapis Nomade Full Forest Rug by Atelier De La Troupe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Designed in Los Angeles, produced in Nepal, debuted in New York”, Le Tapis Nomade is a rug born from the collaboration between cc-tapis and Atelier de...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

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

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Natural Fiber, Organic Material

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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