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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Item type: New and Made To Order
Irregular Shape with Contemporary Style with Shades of Terracotta Pink by RAG
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
This rug is a playground of abstract geometric and organic shapes, stacked into a playful and ludic composition. Acrylic Wool with Certification from Indonesian Government provi...
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2010s Indonesian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Acrylic

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 6x9 Blue, White Tile Pattern Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed, Sky Blue And Cream Tile Patterned Indian Rug-6'x9' (180x270cm) 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

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

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Cotton, Wool, Silk

Contemporary Gabbeh Style Wool Rug Handmade with Minimalist Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
Boasting a modern Gabbeh-style pattern, this handwoven wool rug exhibits a black color field complemented by stylish white accents. This rug measures: 12' x 15'. Our rugs are p...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Dhurrie Rug with Blue Stripes and Cream White Accents - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 6x7 vintage rug is from a new collection of Dhurrie flat weaves in rare sizes and exceptional craftsmanship—an exciting new curation in the Kilim & Flat Weave Collection by Rug ...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

Modern Organic Moroccan Style Wool Rug With Solid Ivory Color
Located in Norwalk, CT
This contemporary Moroccan-style hand-knotted wool rug features an ivory field and fringes with a plush, solid design. This rug measures 8'6" x 10'2".  
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Organic Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Small Sottovento Woollen Carpet by Nathalie du Pasquier for Post Design/Memphis
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Small Sottovento woollen carpet by Nathalie Du Pasquier for Post Design collection/Memphis A woollen carpet handcrafted by different Nepalese artisans. Made in a limited edition o...
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2010s 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

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Wool, Silk

New Scandinavian Swedish Röllakan Inspired Kilim, 07'10 x 09'10
Located in Dallas, TX
30675 New Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style 07'10 x 09'10. 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

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Wool

9'1"x12'5" Sage Green Chinese Art Deco Inspired Peshawar Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Sage Green, Chinese Art Deco Inspired Peshawar, Hand Knotted, Natural Dyes, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transitional Pr...
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2010s Afghan Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Tibetan Tiger Rug Green Nepal Wool Gold Silk Hand Knotted Djoharian Collection
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Tibetan Tiger Rug Green Wool Gold Silk by Djoharian Collection, hand knotted in Nepal. This traditional Tiger rug design is typically found on antique...
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2010s Nepalese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Silk, Wool

Riff Rug from Souda, Customizable, 4x6 ft, Natural Wool, Beige
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for a 4ft x 6ft rug in the color shown in the first image plus a rug pad for use on hard surfaces. We offer a number of different colors. We can mix colors akin to t...
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2010s American Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Around Colors Rug Pink by PAOLA PASTORINI
Located in Milan, IT
Paola Pastorini signs the new AROUND COLORS RUGS COLLECTION for Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH with four different carpets inspired by a careful study of elementary geometric shapes and...
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2010s Italian Rugs and Carpets

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Textile

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Green-Blue with Geometric Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with handwoven wool, this 9x12 contemporary rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian rug collection—a contemporary reimagining of Swedish minimalism and vin...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Modern Handmade Patchwork Rug, Colorful Wool Carpet, Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Assorted pieces of vintage hand-knotted Turkish carpets were washed, sheared, re-dyed in various colors, cut into geometric shapes then stitched together by hand to create this beaut...
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2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Organic Modern Blue Persian Sultanabad Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
60708 Modern Blue Persian Sultanabad Rug, 09'10 x 14'00. Exhibiting both Organic Modern style and Biophilic Design principles, this hand-knotted wool Persian Sultanabad rug is a capt...
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Sultanabad Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

7x10 Ft Modern Moroccan Tulu Rug, 100% Natural Wool, Beni Ourain Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan berber beni ourain rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining the allu...
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2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 8x10 Blue And White Striped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed, Sky Blue And White Striped Indian Rug - 8'x10' 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

9x12 Ft Moroccan style 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 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

cc-tapis Telegram Collection Gramma B Ocher Rug by Formafantasma
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In collaboration with the concept-driven design studio of Formafantasma, cc-tapis introduces Telegram, a collection of rugs that goes beyond a celebration of the handmade to salute the individuality of the artisans behind the creation of the rugs. cc-tapis has since its beginnings united the vision of cutting-edge designers with the artistry of traditional Tibetan rug...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

6'1"x6'1" Cerulean Blue Hand Knotted Agra Shah Abbas Vines Design Wool Round Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Cerulean Blue, Hand Knotted, Agra, Shah Abbas Flower Vines Design, Vegetable Dyes, Luxurious Wool, Denser Weave, Round, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0...
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2010s Indian Agra Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

New Scandinavian Green Swedish Inspired Kilim Röllakan, 09'03 x 11'11
Located in Dallas, TX
31120 New Scandinavian Modern Green Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, 09'03 x 11'11. Exuding earth-tone elegance and Scandinavian Modern style, this handwoven wool Swedish-inspired kilim r...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

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

Modern East Turkestan Khotan Pictorial Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite 21st-century East Turkestan Khotan rug measures 9' 4" x 11' 9" and beautifully embodies the rich tradition of Khotan weaving with a modern artistic interpretation. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary East Turkestani Khotan Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Apadana's Modern Handmade Wool Rug Moroccan-Style In Ivory With Abstract Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Moroccan-style wool rug is hand-knotted and showcases a beautiful modern design with a natural ivory field. It features a stunning abstract pattern in green, gray, and brown. T...
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2010s Indian Organic Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Round, Dyed Gray Customizable La Quinta Cowhide Area Floor Rug X-Large
Located in Charlotte, NC
Symmetrical, minimal, classical, this sublime rug ticks all the boxes. Its stunning luxuriousness will radiate interiors joy every day! La Quinta is available in three standard ci...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Cowhide

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

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Hand-Knotted Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug in Cream and Taupe Tones
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite hand-knotted Moroccan Beni Ourain rug features a modern interpretation of tribal minimalism, crafted from natural wool in a palette of soft cream and taupe. With its h...
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2010s Moroccan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Blood Orange Hand Felted Rug
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Hand-felted wool RUG in organic shape. Felted orange with red wool glaze. Raw wool plant-dyed in turmeric & madder fleece "curls" are hand-placed by the artist Jessica Switzer Gree...
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2010s American Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Modern Style Irregular Shape Carpet 'Dancing Dimension' by RAG
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Modern style Irregular shape carpet 'Dancing Dimension' by RAG Original Designed by Rannisa Soraya RAG Home Jakarta Hand-tufted with mixed Carving Em...
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2010s Indonesian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Large Modern Cotton Rag Kilim (DK-119-31)
Located in New York, NY
A large, modern kilim woven with upcycled cotton rag, featuring a design inspired by antique Anatolian kilims.
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Cotton

cc-tapis Hello Sonia! Rhapsody 3 in Light Red by Studiopepe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Geometric elements, evoking the avant-garde textiles of the early 1900s, a theme which runs through the whole Hello Sonia Family, are now arranged harmonio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

Tan Modern Turkish Oushak Handmade Wool Rug with Floral Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Oushak hand-knotted wool rug with a tan color field. This Turkish Piece has a rusted-designed frame with blue and peach accent colors in a gorgeous all-over floral d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim with Geometric Patterns in Tones of Green
Located in Long Island City, NY
A smart 9x12 Swedish style kilim from our award-winning Scandinavian flat weave collection. Handwoven in wool. On the Design: This rug enjoys geometric patterns in enticing t...
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2010s Indian 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

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Custom Rug Sample with Blue 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

Materials

Wool

Round, dyed Gray Customizable La Quinta Cowhide Area Floor Rug Large
Located in Charlotte, NC
Symmetrical, minimal, classical…this sublime rug ticks all the boxes. Its stunning luxuriousness will radiate interiors joy every day! La Quinta is availa...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Cowhide

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Cowhide Rug in Off-White
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 7x7 contemporary cowhide rug, originating from Brazil, is a comfortable and stylish addition to a wide range of spaces for its unique shape inherent to the craft. On the Desig...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Animal Skin

8x10 ft Handmade Moroccan Azilal Style Rug. 100% Wool. Modern Beni Ourain Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan berber beni ourain rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining the allu...
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2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Sheepskin Rug Golden Caramel
Located in Dural, AU
Styling and living with natural textures could never have been more lush with this contemporary golden tan shaggy rug. This sheepskin rug is handcrafted from high quality long wool I...
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2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Sheepskin

Rug & Kilim’s Khotan Style Rug in Distressed Blue, Beige-Brown Trellis Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Inspired by classic Khotan rugs, this collectible is a sophisticated addition to Rug & Kilim’s Homage Collection. This modern take on classical rugs witnesses the marriage of a rich ...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

21st Century Turkish Patchwork Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A modern Turkish Patchwork room size carpet handmade during the 21st century using vintage Turkish rugs from the mid-20th century. Measures: 11' 6" x 13' 9"
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

5x7 Ft Modern Checkered Hand-Knotted Tulu Rug. 100% Wool. Cream and Brown Color
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan berber beni ourain rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining the allu...
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2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Custom Rug Sample in Brown and Gold 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 Nepalese Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Silk

Black Sheepskin Rug, Black Icelandic Shaggy Long Wool
Located in Dural, AU
This sheepskin rug can be custom made to any size. Please check stock for this listing and enquire for pricing for a customized rug in natural edge, straight edge, or round rug designs. This natural black sheepskin rug is handcrafted using fine quality long wool Icelandic sheepskin. With a rustic feel and an inviting shaggy appearance, this rug will add cosy elements to any interior. The black wool is the original sheep fleece with an eco-tanning process preserving the organic and natural color tones and markings found in the wool, therefore brown undertones may be present with natural high lights and streaks throughout the fleece. With an incredible long wool pile raging between 8-20 cm (5-8 inches) in length, this irresistible shaggy sheepskin rug will make a statement. Sheepskin qualities are underestimated, as they are cool in the summer as its hollow fibre absorbs heat and releases the heat over seven times faster than a synthetic fibre while in the colder months its warming properties keep us snuggle and warm. At eluxury home, the Icelandic sheepskins we use for this rug are carefully sourced directly from Europe, using only natural by-product and eco-friendly processing, without the use of harsh and toxic chemicals that are damaging to the environment and humans. Our premium selection of Icelandic sheepskins allows our sheepskin rugs to be sustainable and are a safer and healthier flooring option for everyone to enjoy. Each Icelandic sheepskin area rug crafted will be unique as no two sheepskin rugs will ever be identical or exactly the same. The irregular rug...
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2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Sheepskin

Murano Swirl Round White Rug
Located in Milan, IT
The invisible ridges traced by whirlwinds are actualized in this stunning round rug, a one-off piece deftly tufted by hand combining wool and cotton. Its characteristic raised textur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Textile

Brazilian Contemporary Design, Nouveau Rug
Located in Sao Paulo, BR
New chromatic composition: brown+rose+bordeaux. Nouveau is inspired by nature’s organic shapes. The gestural lines alternate in cut stitch and boucle stitch in different thicknesses ...
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2010s Brazilian Other Rugs and Carpets

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Nylon

Oriental Hand Knotted Rug 6' x 8'11" #9005
Located in Houston, TX
Oriental Hand Knotted Rug 6' x 8'11" #9005 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

Pair of Tibetan Phoenix and Floral Orange Accessory Runner Rugs by Joseph Carini
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by ancient Tibetan designs, Lotus Garden, is a small runner rug is part of Joseph Carini's collection of 3x6s carpets. Remarkable for its fantastic orange field and expressi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Tibetan Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

8'1"x10'2" Green Hand Knotted Broken and Erased Birds Design Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Hedge Green, Hand Knotted, Broken and Erased Persian Inspired with Birds Design, Distinct Abrash, Shaved Low, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: ...
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2010s Indian Medieval Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

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

Contemporary Asian Silk Colorful Dragon Purple Area Rug Carpet by Joseph Carini
Located in New York, NY
In his creation of fine, luxury carpets, Joseph Carini is deeply influenced by Chinese and Asian art. Double Dragon is a modern twist on traditional symbology and composition of that...
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2010s Nepalese Tibetan Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

Wonderful New Persian Design Indian Fine Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice new rug with beautiful Persian design and nice colors, entirely hand knotted with wool and silk velvet on cotton foundation.
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2010s Indian Heriz Serapi Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Wonderful New Persian Design Indian Fine Rug
Wonderful New Persian Design Indian Fine Rug
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Handmade Shag Pile Rug. 100% Mohair Wool. Shaggy Carpet. Custom Options Availab.
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your space with the ultimate in comfort and style — our Handmade Shag Pile Rug, expertly crafted using 100% premium mohair wool. This stunning piece is meticulously hand-knot...
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2010s Turkish Tulu Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Mohair

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

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Aubergine and Chartreuse Green Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 7x10 kilim rug is from an exciting new collection in Rug & Kilim's modern flat weaves. On the Design: Handwoven in wool, this new style of our “Rez” Collect...
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2010s Persian Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

4'x5'8" Taupe Brown Hand Knotted Wool Fine Peshawar Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Taupe Brown, Hand Knotted 100% Wool, Fine Peshawar with Intricate Geometric Motifs Maze Design Natural Dyes, 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

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

Forsyth New Zealand Sheepskin Quad Rug, Ivory
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

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

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Acrylic

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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