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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Item type: New and Made To Order
Modern Indian Heriz Style Wool Rug Handmade in Muted Green with Allover Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
A bold reinterpretation of classic Persian design, this modern Heriz-style rug is hand-knotted in premium wool. Its geometric medallion, tribal motifs, and earthy abrash tones offer ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Tabriz Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian-Inspired Rug with Light Blue Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 3x5 rug features geometric patterns inspired by the Swedish Minimalist style, and is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian rug collectio...
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Hand-Knotted Contemporary Solid Green Rug by Rug & Kilim by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
An 11x12 rug from Rug & Kilim’s contemporary Texture of Color collection. The carpet enjoys an alluring personality with light gray hues relishing pale green...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Silk

Modern Moroccan-Style Rug, Hand-Knotted, 9x8 ft – Ivory & Earthy Brown
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Hand-knotted Moroccan design rug, woven in Pakistan. Crafted from wool pile on wool foundation, giving it a warm, textured feel. Features a bold geometric allover design with triba...
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2010s Pakistani Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

cc-tapis NAÏF CROWN handmade rug in himalayan wool by David/Nicolas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Naïf Collection projects the designers’ sensibility for geometric shapes applied to an extremely suggestive form of sincere raw beauty. Guided by instinct rather than rigor, the coll...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

21st Century Modern Felted Round Texture Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful contemporary Round Textured rug, hand knotted wool with an ivory field, tan and gray accents. This rug measures 8' 0" x 8' 0", circa 2019.
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Runner Rug with Light Blue Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with handwoven wool, this 3x8 runner rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian rug collection—a contemporary reimagining of Swedish minimalism and vintage ru...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Large 'Tatami' Rug by Ariadna Miquel and Nani Marquina for Nanimarquina
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 'Tatami' rug by Ariadna Miquel and Nani Marquina for Nanimarquina. These hand-loomed dhurrie rugs executed in 50% New Zealand wool and 50% jute draw their inspiration from tra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Jute

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

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Wool

Oushak Rug Oriental Hand Knotted Turkish Oushak 9'10" x 12'1" #4243
Located in Houston, TX
Oushak Rug Oriental Hand Knotted Turkish Oushak 9'10" x 12'1" #4243 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces at , where elegance meets fu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Blue, Ivory, and Taupe Handwoven Wool Rug 3'3" x 17'7"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Blue, Ivory, and Taupe Handwoven Wool Rug 3'3" x 17'7" This exquisite 3'3" x 17'7" Turkish Oushak runner is handwoven from high-quality wool and dyed with ...
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2010s Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Ararat Rugs Kerman Vase Carpet from Alice de Rothschild Collection Natural Dyed
Located in Tokyo, JP
The Kerman Vase-Technique Carpet by Ararat Rugs is a distinguished creation inspired by the renowned 17th-century Kerman "Vase" carpets of southeastern Persia. This piece embodies the elegance and sophistication characteristic of Persian court art from that era. A poetic reinterpretation of the famed Rothschild vase...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Rug & Kilim’s Abstract Rug with Polychromatic Striae and Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with a luxurious blend of hand-knotted wool and silk, this 2x3 abstract rug is a bold and exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Modern Collection. On the Design: Admirers of...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

Wave Green Rectangular Carpet Non-slip Polyester & Polyamide by Richard Hutten
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Richard Hutten created a beautiful coloured pattern of interweaving lines. The intriguing lines let your eyes follow it and allow kids to play with it. Rectangular carpet with graph...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Rugs and Carpets

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Polyester

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 Inspired Peach and Brown Wool Kilim Rug
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rug & Kilim’s hand-woven Swedish-style rug hails from the latest wool flat weave additions to the Scandinavian Collection, offering our unique, refined large-scale approach to th...
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Modern Striped Kilim Rug Handmade Kelim Carpet Mustard Yellow Wool Area Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
This modern flatwoven Kilim is a handwoven piece constructed in Afghanistan. The design is woven with a bold stripe pattern with a simple mustard yellow and cream colour palette. This Fine wool Kilim is simple yet elegant and enhances both modern and Classic interior, especially Scandinavian Style. Suitable for use as a bedroom, living room, dining room or entranceway rug. They were constructed in the early 21st century by master Afghan weavers who use only the finest locally sourced materials, including hand-spun wool and cotton. The bold and subtle colours both come from natural dyeing techniques that have been used for centuries. Flatwoven carpets and rugs have traditionally been used on both floors and walls for warmth and comfort. This modern Kilim is in excellent condition, ready for styling in any home or office environment. Modern striped kilim rug...
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2010s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

cc-tapis Feathers Round by Maarten De Ceulaer
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 and pure silk coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 252.00...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

2'9"x11'5" Blue Washed Out Peshawar Pure Wool Hand Knotted Runner Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Imperial Blue, Washed Out Peshawar with All Over Pattern, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Veggie Dyes, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style...
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2010s Afghan Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Golden Arts and Crafts Floral Rug, Organic Vegetable-Dyed Wool, 4′ × 6′
Located in New York, NY
Hand-knotted in pure, organic wool and dyed with natural vegetable pigments, this 4′ × 6′ carpet offers a serene study in traditional Persian weaving. Its soft golden ground is adorn...
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Early 2000s Persian Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

2'x5'10" Brick Red Heriz All Over Design Hand Knotted Wool Runner Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Brick Red, Heriz All Over Design, Aryana Collection, Vegetable Dyes, Hand Knotted, Soft Pile, High Mountain Wool, Densely Woven, Short Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool La...
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2010s Afghan Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

2'9"x4'9" Rouge Pink Anatolian Geometric Village Design Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Rouge Pink, Anatolian Geometric Village Design, Zero Pile, Shaved Low, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Tradit...
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2010s Afghan Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Wide Weave Rug Earl Grey
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Plaid rug collection features a modern take on classic plaid motifs. Perfect for adding a fresh color palette and sophisticated charm to modern spaces. Timeless design for a visu...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

12'x15' Brown Wool Pure Silk Roman Mosaic Design Hand Knotted Oversized Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Ivory with a Mix of Brown, Wool and Pure Silk, Broken Roman Mosaic Design, Oversized, Hand Knotted Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Pure Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inche...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Silk

Antique & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow KC3544
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

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Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 3x5 Cream, Green, Red Flower Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Cream, Green, Pink And Red Flower Indian Scalloped Dhurrie Rug-3'x5' (90x150cm) These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn....
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

Organic Modern Moroccan Light Brown Wool Rug with Geometric Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
This hand-knotted organic Moroccan wool rug features a light brown field with beige and gray accents in a geometric design, complete with fringes. It serves as a captivating centerpi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Organic Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

New Manisa Fine Handwoven Modern Kilim West Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Western Anatolian Modern 'New' Fine Kilim from the Manisa region with a rare and beautiful color composition. This kilim is woven according to traditional kilim technique...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Natural Fiber

Rug & Kilim's Scandinavian Style Kilim Rug in Red, Pink, Geometric Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Connoting a contemporary take on vintage Swedish aesthetics, a 9x11 flat weave from Rug & Kilim’s award-winning Scandinavian Collection. The modern style Kilim adopts a classic Deco ...
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Brown Area Rug 6' 2" x 8' 10"
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

6'x8'9" Dodger Blue Hand Knotted Wool Abrash Afghan Peshawar 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 Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Persian Fish Design Tabriz Runner Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
Tabriz rugs are well known for their excellent weaving and design. One of the very famous patterns of Tabriz rugs are Fish design known is Mahi and is one of the classis patterns produced by the masterful carpet in Tabriz. This beautiful piece has wool and silk pile with cotton foundation. The base color is brown and the border is cream. Mahi rugs...
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Early 2000s Persian Tabriz Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton, Silk

2'10"x17'3" Hand Knotted Gray Angora Oushak With Soft & Supple Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Hand Knotted Gray Angora Oushak With Soft & Supple Wool Oriental XL Runner Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old w...
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2010s Afghan Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 8x10 Pink, Green Scalloped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Pink, Cream And Forest Green Two Sided Scalloped Rug-8'x10' (240x300cm) (Scallops runs on 10 Feet Sides) These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

Rug & Kilim’s Oushak Style Rug in Cream, Taupe, Ivory Geometric Floral Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and silk, this 9x12 rug, originating from India, is from a new line of Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Collection, inspired by vintage and antique Oushak rug d...
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2010s Indian Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

Geometric Kilim Cushion Cover Handwoven Blue Red 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 Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Gomez Zebra Hide Rug Trimmed in Black Italian Leather
Located in Saint Louis, US
Come and browse our selection of South African Zebra Rugs. With our superb craftsmanship and quality stock, we can assure you that this stable luxury item will last for years to come...
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2010s American Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Leather, Zebra Hide

New Contemporary Moroccan Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
30340 New Contemporary Moroccan Style rug 10'00 x 13'09. Displaying an expressive design with incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool contemporary Moroccan area rug is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bohemian Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug 31st October - Wool Modern Geometric Beige Fuchsia Dhurrie Carpet Handmade
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Design Title: "31st October Pink" "31st October" was made on ALL Saint's Day from a Halloween inspiration. The carpet is made on a table hand-loom. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

10'x10' Green Hand Knotted Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design All Wool Square Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Pistachio Green, Hand Knotted, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Soft Wool, Natural Dyes, Square, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inche...
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2010s Afghan Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Art Deco Style Custom Rug Sample in Beige-Brown and Cream Tones
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 Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Abstract Rug With Multicolor Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in silk, this 8×10 modern abstract rug by Rug & Kilim is an expressive piece yet clearly inspired by abstract minimalist sensibilities On the Design: Light and playf...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Silk

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

Organic Modern Moroccan Wool Rug In a Beige and Brown Geometric Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This exquisite hand-knotted Moroccan wool rug features a beige field with a brown geometric design and fringes, making it a captivating centerpiece for any room. This rug measures 1...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Organic Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Custom Flatweave Rug Sample with Yellow and Pink Geometric 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 Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Modern Solid Color Luxury Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
The Rapture Collection is the exception to our hand-woven only rule. Woven Concepts purist philosophy focuses on the creation of hand-made, high-end rugs. The Rapture Collection rugs...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Chenille

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Yellow Area Rug 8' 0" x 10' 3"
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

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim Rug in Brown with Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 3x5 Kilim rug is from the flatweave line in the Scandinavian rug collection by Rug & Kilim. Handwoven in wool and natural yarns, its design is a modern take on Rollakan and ...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Nebula Rug Olive
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Crafted from 100% New Zealand wool yarn which is batch-dyed and hand-knotted at a luxurious 100 knots per square inch. - All Pieces rugs are made by hand...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Nebula Rug Olive
Nebula Rug Olive
$2,895 / item
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Blue Tones with Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 3x5 Swedish rug is a bold new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian collection. Handwoven in a wool flatweave with undyed natural yarns as well, its design is inspired by Swedi...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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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

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Silk

Rust Burnt Orange and Silver Silk Hand-Knotted Ikat Rug
Located in New York, NY
The Rumi collection master weavers artfully re-spin and hand-knot the finest remnants of sustainable sari-silk to create the breakthrough Rumi Silk collection. These remarkable patte...
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2010s Indian Other Rugs and Carpets

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Silk

9'1"x12' Misty Gray, Afghan Peshawar, Soft Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Misty Gray, Afghan Peshawar with Khotan Design, Stone Washed, Soft Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transitional Pr...
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2010s Afghan Khotan Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Serapi One-of-a-Kind Wool Blue Area Rug 8' 2" x 9' 11"
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

Contemporary Snow Leopard Rug by TeHer Rugs — Hand-Knotted Himalayan Wool & Silk
Located in Miami, FL
Snow Leopard Rug, Contemporary Hand-Knotted Himalayan Wool and Bamboo Silk by TeHer Art Rugs. This contemporary Snow Leopard rug is a striking reinterpretation of the legendary Hima...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

4.6x8 Ft Brand-new Hand-Knotted Caucasian Kazak Area Rug, All Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
An authentic brand-new hand-knotted wool rug made in Turkey with a Caucasian Kazak design featuring bold geometric angular forms in contrasting scales, each containing a symbolic motif such as stars, ram's horns, wheels of fortune, eyes and trees of life. The three layered border depicts mountain and running water motifs...
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2010s Caucasian Kazak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Style Art Deco rug in Pink & Green with Colorful Florals
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 6x9 ode to Chinese Art Deco rugs is the next addition to Rug & Kilim’s newly inspired Deco Collection. Hand-knotted in wool. Further on the Design: This piece boasts the ...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s French Art Deco style Rug in Brown with Blue Medallion Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 9x12 modern rug is from the French Art Deco rug collection by Rug & Kilim. On the design This piece is inspired by the titular European style of the ...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

9'1"x11'10" Pink Overdyed with Textured Wool, Hand Knotted Modern Design Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Watermelon Pink Overdyed with Textured Wool, Hand Knotted Modern Design, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transitional Primary color: P...
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2010s Indian Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Custom French Art Deco Style Rug Design with Floral Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 8x12 modern French art deco custom rug design features impressionist floral patterns. On the Design: These photos represent a recently sold 8x12 rug ...
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2010s Indian Art Deco 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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