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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Item type: New and Made To Order
Ararat Rugs Khotan Rug with Pomegranate Design 18th Century China Revival Carpet
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
Introducing the exquisite Khotan Rug with Pomegranate Design (Model: ART00622) from Ararat Rugs, a masterpiece that embodies the rich cultural tapestry of the ancient Silk Road. Hand...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Contemporary Hand-woven 100% Wool Swedish-Inspired Blue Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Mansour Modern Swedish collection is primarily inspired by vintage Swedish flat-weave rugs whose geometric designs are relevant as ever in the 21st century. The collection utiliz...
Category
2010s Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim's Chinese Art Deco Style Rug in Green with Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 10x14 ode to Chinese Art Deco rugs is the next addition to Rug & Kilim's inspired new Deco Collection.
Further On the Design:
The piece enjoys an emphasis on forest green with teal notes, and a finely detailed floral patterns within. Connoisseurs may admire the non-traditional border style that select Chinese Deco rug designs boast like few other styles. Keen eyes may further note a subtle sheen in the yarns that lends a gorgeous accent to the piece.
This rug is our contribution to the 1920s Art...
Category
2010s Indian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Turkish Wool Rug by Studio Marmi , Ki Collection No1
By Asli Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ki Collection is created by the award-winning Studio Marmi, a design studio based in Istanbul and Los Angeles.
Ki No1 rug seamlessly blends bold form with natural materials, creatin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modernist Textured Moroccan Style Tarifa Rug by Alberto Levi Gallery
Located in Milan, IT
Our contemporary modern collection reimagines the quintessential Moroccan rug through bold, geometric forms and colour palettes. Each a modern heirloom piece, we strive for longevity...
Category
2010s Afghan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
9x12 Ft Hand Knotted Moroccan Design 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...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
BOZ Woven Rug Beige Small by Hermhaus
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
Crafted with the expertise of Turkey’s first workshop providing employment for geographically indicated "KARACAKILAVUZ weaving", the BOZ Rug seamlessly blends traditional motifs with...
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Nebula Rug Seaweed
By Pieces
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...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Sasha Bikoff X Art Hide Customizable Cowhide Woodland Menagerie Tapestry
By Art Hide
Located in Charlotte, NC
Introducing Woodland Menagerie Tapestry, the ultimate in artisan interior design. Designed by New York Interior Designer Sasha Bikoff for Art Hide, this beautiful wall tapestry featu...
Category
2010s Pakistani Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cowhide
“Pontoise Mathieu” Handwoven Jute Rug by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Pontoise collection offers a modern, organic aesthetic with a bit of graphic appeal. Woven entirely by hand using 100% jute fibers, a special top-stitching embroidery technique i...
Category
2010s Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Leather, Jute
Sandstone Flow Abstract Rug by RAG Home
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Inspired by the natural erosion of sandstone cliffs and desert landscapes, this rug features fluid, organic patterns in warm beige, soft grays, and earthy tones. The layered textures...
Category
2010s Indonesian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Acrylic
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Baluch rug in Red and Blue Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool, this 6x9 Baluch rug represents a new line of tribal carpets in the Modern Classics Collection by Rug & Kilim. Each piece represents the work of women weavers i...
Category
2010s Afghan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
10'x14'2" Vivid White Wool and Silk Nain Floral Design Hand Knotted 250 KPSI Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Vivid White, Wool and Silk, Nain All Over Floral Design, Hand Knotted, 250 KPSI, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool & Silk
Latex: No Pile
height: 0.25 Inches
Style: Traditional
Pr...
Category
2010s Indian Medieval Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Zoom Ivy Wool And Viscose Rug by Sitap Carpet Couture Italia
Located in Milan, IT
The Zoom carpet by Camilla Bellini for SITAP Carpet Couture Italia features a stylized floral design in luxurious wool and viscose with a unique three-dimensional effect. Handloomed ...
Category
2010s Italian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Gomez Zebra Hide Rug Trimmed in Brown Italian Leather
By Jose Gomez
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...
Category
2010s American Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Leather, Zebra Hide, Canvas
Rug & Kilim's Scandinavian Style Kilim Rug in Blue, White Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Exemplifying a modern take on Swedish styles, a 3x5 flat weave from Rug & Kilim’s award-winning Scandinavian Kilim collection. The handwoven rug enjoys a smart application of geometr...
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Custom Dragon Style Rug in White with Dragon Pictorial in Gold
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and silk, this 8x10 custom rug from the Modern Classics Collection by Rug & Kilim is a contemporary homage to antique Chinese dragon rugs.
On the Design:
Thes...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 6x9 Beige And Blue Scalloped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Muddy Beige, Sky Blue And Navy Blue Two Sided Scalloped Rug-6'x9' (180x270cm) (Scallops runs on 9 Feet Sides)
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Ararat Rugs Dragon Rug, Antique Caucasus Museum Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book Caucasian Carpets, E. Gans-Reudin, Thames and Hudson, Switzerland 1986, pg.37. This luxurious and varied work is known as the Cassirer drago...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber
Extra Large 'Tres' Hand-Loomed Rug for Nanimarquina
Located in Glendale, CA
Extra large 'Tres' hand-loomed rug for Nanimarquina.
Fabricated from a natural blend of New Zealand wool, felt, and cotton, 'Tres' is a traditional India...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Felt, Cotton
Neutral Crystal Rug by Gandia Blasco
Located in Geneve, CH
Neutral Crystal Rug by Gandia Blasco
Design by MUT Design
Dimensions: W 190 x H 260 cm.
Materials: 100% wool.
Weight: 14.8 kg
Passion for life outdoors, a dream come true on the ed...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Trendy Shiny Rug 70 V
Located in Milan, IT
Eclectic, bold and bright, the Trendy Shiny 70 V is the perfect solution if you are looking for a solid-colored rug with a big personality. It takes pride of place in the bedroom, li...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Textile
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Blue with Brown Accents
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a gift-sized 3x4 Kilim from an innovative new contemporary flat weave collection by Rug & Kilim.
On the Design:
“Rez Kilim” connotes a modern take on classic pan...
Category
2010s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 6x9 Blue And White Striped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Blue And White Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug-6'x9'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manufacturing...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Blushing Nomad Boho Chic Pink Moroccan Rug, 08'04 x 10'02
By Josef Albers
Located in Dallas, TX
31188 New Blushing Nomad Boho Chic Pink Moroccan Rug, 08'04 x 10'02. Infuse your space with the free-spirited elegance of the Blushing Nomad Boho Chic Pink Moroccan Rug. Hand-knotted...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Rug in Black and White Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 10x13 rug is a grand new entry to Rug & Kilim’s Texture of Color Collection.
Connoisseurs will note this piece is from our new Light on Loom line, w...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 8x10 Green, Blue Geometric Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Forest Green And Blue Geometric Indian Dhurrie Rug-8'x10' (240x300cm)
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
cc-tapis Damier Rug by cc-tapis Design Lab
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Damier by the cc-tapis design-lab, a high-end handwoven rug adaptable for any interior space. A simple and geometric design available in Mini, Standard an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Rug with Green Abstract Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 8x10 rug is a rich new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Modern rug collection.
On the Design:
This piece features luscious hues of green underscoring almost a...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Runner, 3x8 Green, Blue Scalloped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed, Forest Green And Blue Scalloped Indian Dhurrie Runner-3'x8' (90x240cm)
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. D...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Ararat Rugs Mamluk Wagireh Rug with Jerrehian Border Design Egypt Revival Carpet
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The design source of the rug comes from the possession of Endre Unger, which was sold at Sotheby’s in 1992. That rug with the central star was designed in the early 16th-century rug ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Traditional Tribal Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Light Blue Area Rug 3' 3" x 5' 0"
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
“Pontoise Lilas” Handwoven Jute Rug by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Pontoise collection offers a modern, organic aesthetic with a bit of graphic appeal. Woven entirely by hand using 100% jute fibers, a special top-stitching embroidery technique i...
Category
2010s Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Leather, Jute
Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Scatter Rug in Gold and Midnight Blue
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 2x3 rug by Rug & Kilim is a new addition to their Chinese Art Deco rug line.
On the Design:
This particular piece features a more minimalist approach to...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Light Green with Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 9x13 contemporary rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian rug collection—handwoven in a new flat weave construction using a blend of wool and exotic yarns–...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Beige-Brown Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 6x8 modern rug from Rug & Kilim’s bold Mid-Century Modern Collection, in collaboration with modern artist Jenn Ski. Hand knotted in wool and all-natural silk, exploring varied atom...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Verner Panton 'Luna' Rug 120cm in Rose by Verpan
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton 'Luna' Rug 120cm by Verpan. Current production.
As well as adding a sculptural feature to a room, rugs also serve to emphasize and/or transform the dimensions of the s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Ararat Rugs Chelaberd Karabakh Rug Antique Caucasian Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The design source of the rug comes from the book Tapis du Caucase – Rugs of the Caucasus, Ian Bennett & Aziz Bassoul, The Nicholas Sursock Museum, Beirut, Lebanon 2003, nr.29 and Oriental Rugs Volume 1 Caucasian, Ian Bennett, Oriental Textile Press, Aberdeen 1993, nr.93 and Caucasian Carpets, E. Gans-Reudin, Thames and Hudson, Switzerland 1986, pg.144. This is a large medallion rug from the late 19th century, Karabakh, Chelaberd (a village slightly to the southeast of Chondzoresk) region, Caucasus area. At Chelaberd, carpets were manufactured according to strict regulations; and, as a result, dimensions, motifs, and borders are approximately the same throughout. This example bears large medallions on its red ground; the colored features stand out well against the white ground. There has been all manner of suggestions as to the identity of this cruciform motif spiked with long-stemmed flowers: according to various traditions, it has been taken for a bird in flight, a sun flashing its beams of light, crossed swords, or even the coat of arms of a family or town. As a result, this type of carpet is habitually called an ‘Eagle Kazak (Adler in German)’, ‘Sun or Sunburst Kazak...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Eucalyptus Platinum Rug
Located in Milan, IT
Eucalyptus luxury plain color carpet is handloom from the innovative and eco-sustainable Tencel fiber. A green yarn, deriving from eucalyptus wood cellulose regeneration. Hypoallerge...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Textile
Homage to the Square Rug 'Beige/Pink/Burgundy' by Josef Albers
By Josef Albers
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This beautiful, hand-tufted, 100% wool rug is adapted from the 1951 oil on Masonite painting by Josef Albers. The rug is available in a limited edition of 150 and produced in associa...
Category
2010s Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Lavender Nursery Rug - Mongolain Sheepskin
Located in Dural, AU
Collect beautiful memories with this enchanting and irresistible, purple nursery rug. Merged with superior softness and stylish design, the floor rug features an expression of luxuri...
Category
2010s Australian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Sheepskin
9x12 Ft New Moroccan Azilal Style Rug. Custom Options Available. 100% Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan Berber Beni Ourain design rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mehraban Modern Design Bamboo Silk Rug A1902
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number
26223
Size
10' 3" X 14' 4"
Design
A1902
Collection
Elan
Material
Bamboo Silk
Texture
Pile Weave
Origin
India
Age
New
Category
2010s Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk, Bamboo
Mehraban Modern Design Mezzo Collection Wool & Silk Embossed Rug ESK470
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number
26206
Size
9' 11" X 14' 1"
Design
ESK470
Collection
Allure
Material
Wool & Bamboo Silk
Texture
Embossed
Origin
India
Age
New
Category
2010s Asian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk, Bamboo
New Mystic Sunset Enchantment Modern Chinese Art Deco Rug, 06'01 x 08'11
Located in Dallas, TX
31096 New Modern Orange Chinese Art Deco Rug, 06'01 x 08'11. Blending ancient symbolism with contemporary elegance, this hand-knotted wool ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Terra Rug by Volver Studios
Located in Geneve, CH
Terra Rug by Volver Studios
Dimensions: W 250 x L 350 cm.
Materials: Wool and bamboo.
Available in seven size options: 90 x 240 cm, 140 x 200 cm, 170 x 240 cm, 200 x 300 cm, 250 x 3...
Category
2010s Norwegian Post-Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Bamboo
New Scandinavian Green Swedish Inspired Röllakan, Grön Dvärgbjörk
Located in Dallas, TX
31125 New Swedish Scandinavian Modern Inspired Kilim Rug, 08'04 x 09'10. This Swedish Scandinavian Inspired kilim rug is a contemporary reinterpretation that draws inspiration from t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
8x9.5 Ft Soft & Fluffy Kids Room Rug. 100% Wool. Handmade Moroccan Tulu 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...
Category
2010s Turkish Tulu Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Traditional Abstract Wool, Silk Hand Knotted Green Area Rug 9' 1" x 12' 4"
Located in Norwalk, CT
Kazak rugs have been sought after for generations, their unique design aesthetic a captivating combination of tribal history and geographic influence. Intricately hand-knotted from w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Schumacher by Charlap Hyman & Herrero Espiral Rug in Natural & Black
Located in New York, NY
The Charlap Hyman & Herrero rug collection consists of an enchanting group of whimsical, figurative designs with a cerebral edge. With astrological symbols, Alexander Calder-inspired animal forms and Latin proverbs rendered in hand-coiled abaca, these natural curiosities are true works of art and wonderful conversation pieces. The Espiral Rug...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Southeast Asian Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Hemp
Contemporary Santa Fe Southwest Modern Desert Navajo-Style Flatweave Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
81020 Southwestern Navajo Style Rug with Storm Pattern, 08'11 x 12'00. Explore the captivating fusion of Santa Fe and Southwestern styles within this meticulously handwoven Navajo-in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South Asian Navajo Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Djoharian Collection Tiger Rug Hand Knotted Antique Tibetan Design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A Djoharian Collection Tiger rug, hand knotted in Nepal - 6.0 x 3.0 ft
Origin: Nepal
Pile material: 100% Wool
Colors: Lilac, Orange, Pink
Warp and weft: Cotton
Design: Tiger Rug
Len...
Category
2010s Nepalese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Aubusson style Flat Weave in Beige, Gold, Blue Floral Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 10x14 flat weave is the next addition to Rug & Kilim’s European collection. Inspired by 18th century Aubusson flat weaves, which is a favorite style and period of R...
Category
2010s Chinese Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Persian Style Runner in Beige with Pink and Black Horse Pictorials
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics collection is a 3x10 pictorial runner—a contemporary resurrection of one of the most collectible primitivist styles.
Further on...
Category
2010s Afghan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 5x8 Blue And White Striped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Blue And White Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug-5'x8'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manufacturing...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Modern Hand Knotted Moroccan Berber Tulu Rug, All Wool, Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A new handmade Moroccan Berber rug made of natural, handspun lambswool.
Soft, comfy, cozy pile.
The rug is made-to-order and customizable. We can make it in any size, pile hight, c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
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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