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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Item type: New and Made To Order
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 9x12 Blue And White Striped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed Sky Blue And White Striped Indian Rug-9'x12' These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manufact...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Cotton

Natural Sheep Skin Rug or Throw
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Natural sheep skin origin: paris france Size at widest points : 45” x 31” / shortest width 23” Center to Center of skin 41” x 26” A gorgeous dark mocha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets

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Sheepskin

Natural Sheep Skin Rug or Throw
Natural Sheep Skin Rug or Throw
$319 Sale Price
20% Off
Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Gold Area Rug 4' 2" x 5' 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

Materials

Wool

Modern Brown Dhurrie Wool Rug Handmade With Geometric Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This flatweave rug features a chic contemporary Dhurrie design with a tan field color. It has a geometric pattern throughout the rug in brown, beige, and gray shades. This rug meas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Organic Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Icelandic Sheepskin Rug Natural White
Located in Dural, AU
This Icelandic sheepskin rug is sustainable, natural living at its finest. This natural white sheepskin rug is handcrafted from the highest quality...
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2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Sheepskin

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Dhurrie Rug in Blue and White Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 8x10 Dhurrie flat weave is an exciting new entry in Rug & Kilim’s esteemed custom-capable collection. Handwoven in cotton, it’s a modern take on antique and vintage...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan Style Rug in Beige and Brown Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 10x14 contemporary rug is a new addition to the Moroccan rug collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design This rug enjoys a cream and beige undertone with c...
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2010s Indian Tribal Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Inspired Deco Modern Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Inspired Deco Modern Rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 11'10" × 17'7" (360 × 535 cm) A modern hand-knotted wool area rug inspired by the Art Deco style. The design displays an allover g...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

12 x 15 Modern Designed Moroccan Organic Green Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
This 12 x 15 hand-knotted organic Moroccan wool rug commands attention with its vibrant green background, beautifully complemented by beige accents and striking geometric designs. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Organic Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Persian Herati Design Bijar Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
This piece is a handmade Persian Bijar/Bukan rug. The pile is wool with cotton foundation. This beautiful Persian Bijar rug is among the most hardwearing rug. It is made using high-quality wool, and the knots are beaten down using a heavy metal comb...
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Early 2000s Persian Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

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

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Wool

Norden Hide Squiggle Rug Crafted in New Zealand Wool by Okej Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Norden Hide Squiggle Rug Crafted in New Zealand Wool by Okej Studio Dimensions: W 150 x L 210 cm. Materials: Wool. Available in different colors and size options. Prices may vary. ...
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2010s American Post-Modern 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

Ararat Rugs Kerman Vase Technique Carpet 17th Century Revival Rug, Natural Dyed
Located in Tokyo, JP
Introducing the exquisite Kerman Vase-Technique Carpet from Ararat Rugs, a masterful revival of the renowned 16th-century Sickle-Leaf carpets, such as the one housed in the Gulbenkia...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

9'x12'3" Cumin Brown Modern Grass Design Hand Knotted Wool & Silk Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Cumin Brown, Modern Grass Design, Hand Knotted, Borderless, Tone on Tone, Denser Weave, Wool and Silk, Lush and Plush, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile hei...
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2010s Indian Modern 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 Gradient Rug in Yellow and Black Ombre Grid and High-Low Texture
Located in Long Island City, NY
This wool 2x3 rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Modern Collection—both a new custom-capable texture and a smart new approach to gradient rugs. On the Design: Admir...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Persian Hand-Knotted Art Deco Geometric Rug, Brown, Blue and Gold Wool, 6x9
Located in New York, NY
This 6′ × 9′ hand-knotted wool rug captures the spirit of early modern design, uniting geometric precision with artistic rhythm. Composed of structured vertical and horizontal grids ...
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Early 2000s Persian Vienna Secession Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

All Around Carpet Blue by Pierre Gonalons Paradisoterrestre Edition
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Materials: wool and bamboo silk. Colours: shades of blue; also available in shades of pink or shades of green. “After The Other Side, my first collection for Paradisoterrestre in 2...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

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 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

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

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

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Beige Runner 2' 7" x 7' 9"
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

Materials

Wool

6'x8'10" Gray, Sultanabad Reimagined, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Mirage Gray, Sultanabad Reimagined, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, All Over Leaf Design, Zero Pile, Cropped Thin, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches S...
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2010s Indian Sultanabad Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Modern Moroccan Rug with Handwoven Abstract Grid Design
Located in New York, NY
This newly handwoven Moroccan rug blends tradition with contemporary aesthetics. Crafted by skilled artisans using premium natural wool, it features a minimalist abstract grid in a ...
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2010s Moroccan Organic Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Geometric Cream and Blue Wool Pile Rug
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in texturally soft, inviting wool in a textural high-low play of pile and flat weave, this modern 9 x 12 rug hails from the latest addit...
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

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

Materials

Wool

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

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Wool

Contemporary Handmade Flayed Man Tantra Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A modern Afghan Tantra rug with a pictorial depiction of a flayed man handmade during the 21st century. Original versions were employed by Vajrayana Budd...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

New Konya Fine Handwoven Modern Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Central Anatolian Modern 'New' Fine Kilim from the Konya region with a rare and beautiful color composition. As early as the 13th century Marco Polo noted, in his account...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Natural Fiber

The Clouds Rug by Sister by Studio Ashby
Located in London, GB
Woven from pure wool in a thoughtful blend of flat weave and cut pile, The Clouds Rug subtle texture and sculptural surface invite both touch and attention. The gentle straw tone bri...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Geometric Beige-Brown Gray and Blue Wool Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in distinguished natural wool with a unique blend of exotic yarns, this modern rug hails from the latest flat weave additions to Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Kilim Collec...
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Yarn

Orange and Blue Tibetan Dragon Small Hand Knotted Rug by Joseph Carini
Located in New York, NY
This small accessory rug or mat is a beautiful example of classic Tibetan style. Inspired by ancient symbology, the Tibetan dragon is displayed in blue and white on an orange backgro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Tibetan Rugs and Carpets

Materials

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

Gray Natural Raw Wool
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Hand-woven raw wool. 8' x 10' New Origin: India Field Colors: Gray Accent Colors: Ivory, Light-Brown, Brown, Charcoal
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

cc-tapis Chateau Orlando Collection Flower Grid Rug by Luke Edward Hall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pure wool jacquard rug with design inspired by 1920s illustrations of jewellery discovered by Luke in a museum's collection. "Our four Chateau Orlando rug designs for cc-tapis are no...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

NOIR LIMA Custom Berber Wool Rug Modern Handwoven Large Minimalist Contemporary
Located in Hammamet, MA
The Noir Lima rug is a striking addition to our luxury LIMA collection, inspired by the mysterious allure of Peru’s desert at night. This piece captures the captivating contrast of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan 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

Materials

Silk

11'7"x14'8" Folk Art Willow and Cypress Tree Design Peshawar XL Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Oversized Folk Art Willow And Cypress Tree Design Peshawar Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old Persian ...
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2010s Afghan Medieval Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

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

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

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

Oriental Hand Knotted Vintage Turkish Mini Rug 1'9" x 3'6" #8584
Located in Houston, TX
Oriental Hand Knotted Vintage Turkish Mini Rug 1'9" x 3'6" #8584 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

Contemporary Handmade Moroccan Rug in Blue & Ivory. 100% Wool. Custom Ops Avail.
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A contemporary, hand-knotted brand new Moroccan rug with an all-over design of irregular, flowing, lozenge shaped lattices in cream against a blue field. The slightly darker and ligh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vanità Flower Polychrome Poly-Blend Rug by Ken Scott
Located in Milan, IT
Textural and chromatic dynamism maximize the decorative impact of this superb flower-shaped artisan rug. Part of an original Collection where art, fashion, and design seamlessly inte...
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2010s Italian Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim in Blue & Beige-Brown Geometric Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Reimagining Swedish sensibilities, this 5x7 Scandinavian Kilim enjoys a defined geometric pattern in gorgeous repetition, exemplified in rich play of earthy beige-brown with a gray-b...
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2010s Indian Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

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

Materials

Polyester

The Hera Rug by Sister by Studio Ashby
Located in London, GB
Inspired by the Greek goddess of marriage and family, The Hera Rug combines subtle, earthy tones with an intricate pattern of graceful twists and curves. This rug is hand-knotted in...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

cc-tapis Dagalla' Formation 1 Rug by Edoardo Piermattei
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with Himalayan wool coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. Created with a special technique used exc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Tiger Skin Rug in Rust with Black and Gold Pictorial
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 5x8 modern tiger skin rug originating from Turkey, is a bold addition to the Rug & Kilim Tiger rugs line of their Modern Classics Collection. On the Desi...
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2010s Turkish Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Ararat Rugs Heriz Medallion Rug 19th Century Persian Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
Located in Tokyo, JP
Woven in the spirit of the great Persian village tradition, this hand-knotted Heriz rug embodies strength, clarity, and enduring design. At its heart is a commanding geometric medall...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

21st Century Floral Oushak Turkish Wool Rug Handmade with Multicolor Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your interior space with the exquisite beauty of this flawless Turkish Oushak wool rug. This rug exudes pure luxury and refinement and is imbued with superior artistry and cr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

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

“Duar Dalao” Scandinavian Flatweave-Inspired Rug by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by everything from Shibori, Scandinavian flatweaves, and a myriad of other hand-dyed textiles, the Duar Collection has a rich sense of ...
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2010s Rugs and Carpets

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Leather, Jute

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

Materials

Wool, Silk

9'2"x11'9" Light Gray, Soft Wool Hand Knotted, Afghan Peshawar Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Light Gray, Densely Woven Soft Wool Hand Knotted, Afghan Peshawar with Colorful Oceanic Fish Design Natural Dyes, Oriental Rug. It has been Knot...
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2010s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim in Greige & Off White Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
A smart 4x6 Swedish style kilim from our award-winning Scandinavian flat weave collection. Handwoven in wool & undyed natural yarn. On the Design: This rug enjoys geometric patter...
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Yarn

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Rug in Pink and Red Striae
Located in Long Island City, NY
From Rug & Kilim’s bold modern works, an inventive 9x12 take on plain rugs, hand-knotted in a luxurious wool & silk. On the Design: This contemporary speaks to an impossible subdued pattern through a play of shifting colors. Striae-like undertones in delicious hues of pink enjoy punctuations of red and blue with the most fabulous ‘solid’ style. A brilliant natural sheen, refined texture, and sheer intricacy create a sense of movement seldom enjoyed in monochromatic rugs...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Silk, Wool

Modern Style Rug Irregular Shapes mixed with Pastel Yellow Green Peach Beige
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
' Hellow Yellow ' Modern Style Rug with Irregular Shapes mixed with Pastel Yellow Green Peach Beige and Blue Original designed by RAG Home Jakarta H...
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2010s Indonesian Modern 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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