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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Serapi Rug
Located in New York, NY
An absolutely exquisite rare size 19th century antique bold Persian Serapi rug.
14'3'' x 18'10''
The finest antique Persian Serapis are ge...
Category
1870s Persian Serapi Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Tibetan Inspired Two Tigers Tan Wool Accessory Throw Runner Rug by Joseph Carini
Located in New York, NY
Two Tigers is Joseph Carini's twist on a traditional Tibetan design. Two tigers face opposite directions surrounded by bamboo shoots and flowers reminiscent of east Asian motifs. The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Tibetan Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Navy Blue with Fish Pictorials
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool circa 1960-1970, this 7x10 vintage rug from Turkey is believed to be the work of mid-century Turkish artist Zeki Müren. It’s an extremely rare and collect...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mehraban African Tuareg Mat
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number
31868
Size
11' 3" X 16' 1"
Design
Tuareg
Collection
Tuareg Mat
Material
Reed & Leather
Texture
Reed
Origin
Africa
Age
New
Category
2010s North African Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Leather, Reed
Zabihi Collection Worn Persian Large SquareTribal Shiraz Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th-century rare room square-size worn tribal Shiraz rug
Details
rug no. j4201
size 11' 1" x 13' 5" (338 x 409 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Oushak Custom Rug Sample, Sage Green and Red Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
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. ...
Category
2010s Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
18th Century Greek Island 'Epirus' Embroidery
Located in Istanbul, TR
A rare item in pretty good condition in silk embroidery on silk background cloth with zoomorphic imagery.
Category
18th Century Greek Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Rug in Brown and Green with Floral Patterns
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:
Admirers of the craft will appreciate a subtle refinement i...
Category
2010s Indian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Kilim Flatweave Wool Rug with Art Deco Design in Earthy Tones
Located in Norwalk, CT
This exquisite Indian rug showcases a splendid contemporary Kilim flatweave style crafted from premium wool. Its beige and brown color scheme emanates elegance, complemented by a cap...
Category
2010s Indian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Oriental Hand Knotted Vintage Turkish Mini Rug 1'9" x 3' 3" #129
Located in Houston, TX
Oriental Hand Knotted Vintage Turkish Mini Rug 1'9" x 3' 3" #129
Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces at Turkish Rug Co, where eleg...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
3'9"x6'7" Brown Hand Knotted 14th Century Mamluk Dynasty Pattern Pure Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Cedar Brown, Hand Knotted, 14th Century Mamluk Dynasty Pattern with Star Medallion Design, High Mountain Wool, Veggie Dyes, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Latex: No Pile
heigh...
Category
2010s Afghan Medieval Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Sheepskin Rug Green Eucalyptus - 3x6' 90x180cm
Located in Dural, AU
This eucalyptus green sheepskin rug is sustainable, natural living at its finest. The beautiful sheepskin rug is handcrafted from the highest quality Merino lambskin providing extrao...
Category
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Sheepskin
Bobyrug’s nice Vintage Turkish Konya Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful midcentury Anatolian prayer rug with nice geometrical design and beautiful colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on wool foundation.
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"Experience the epitome o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kazak Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Ersari rug 11.2 x 16.4 ft Palace size tribal Turkmen hand knotted antique carpet
By Turkoman
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Large oversized tribal rug Afghan Ersari Turkoman or Turkmen rug - "one of a kind" decorative tribal Art.
The Turkmen or Turkoman people are settling in villages in Afghanistan an ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Afghan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Beautiful Antique 18th Century Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful 18th century French Aubusson tapestry with beautiful design and beautiful with red, blue and green, entirely handwoven at Aubusson manufacturing with wool and silk wov...
Category
Late 18th Century French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
"Tree of Life" Large Antique Persian Kerman
Located in Dallas, TX
Tree of life rugs, also known as tree rugs earn distinction as a representation of one of the most timeless religious symbols of human life, its use preceding Christianity and Islam....
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Other Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Custom Rug Sample, Cream White and Blue Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
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. ...
Category
2010s Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1960's Zeki Muren Turkish Sivas Carpet with Modern Style
By Zeki Müren
Located in Dallas, TX
51963 Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, 03’03 x 06’01. This hand-knotted wool distressed vintage Turkish Sivas rug presents an intricate all-over pattern featuring small geometri...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug and Kilim’s Tribal Style Kilim in Cream and Brown with Medallions
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with handwoven wool, this 8x10 flatweave and contemporary runner rug represents an exciting new line of Rug & Kilim's Modern Classics Collection—a rich new texture underscoring ...
Category
2010s Indian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Beige, Taupe and White Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with handwoven wool, this 6x5 contemporary rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian rug collection—a contemporary reimagining of Swedish minimalism and vint...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
20th Century Antique Oversize Persian Tabriz Rug with Colorful Floral Details
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Persian rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool and colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Tabriz weaving featuring ...
Category
20th Century Persian Tabriz Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Large Anatolian Un-dyed Wool Kilim Rug, mid 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
These kilims from Konya region of Eastern Turkey are flat-woven rugs made from high-quality sheep's wool in Kars region of Turkey. These Un-dyed wool kilims feature mostly plain str...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Handwoven Jute Carpet Rug Kilim in Ivory Black Orange Pink Green Mikado
By Kilombo Home
Located in Madrid, ES
This jute rug has been ethically hand woven in the finest jute yarns by artisans in India, using a traditional weaving technique of this area.
As its handwoven in natural fibre yarns...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Jute
Fine Antique Persian Farahan Sarouk Carpet, Red Outer Field, Amazing Rich Colors
Located in New York, NY
This palace-sized west Persian finely woven village carpet shows a crisp ruby-red field, cerulean blue medallion and ivory corners, all with small both detailing everywhere. Dark blu...
Category
Early 1900s Persian Sarouk Farahan Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Belgian Verdure Royal Hunting Tapestry, Flemish Renaissance Revival
Located in Dallas, TX
77518 Antique Belgian Verdure Tapestry, 06'10 x 16'07. Woven with a reverence for nature and nobility, this antique Belgian verdure tapestry evokes the poetic splendor of royal fores...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Revival Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Tibetan Dragon Indigo Tibetan Clouds Wool Accessory Runner Rug by Joseph Carini
Located in New York, NY
Water Dragon is a small runner rug by Joseph Carini inspired by ancient Tibetan designs. Remarkable for its beautiful indigo blue field and expressive colorful design, this accessory throw rug could be used at the foot of a bed, in a small hallway or to cozy up any corner of your home.
A dragon is the center of this design with ornate details with colorful Tibetan clouds...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Tibetan Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
cc-tapis Rug Ultimate Bliss Gold by Mae Engelgeer for Duplex, Showroom Sample
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Duplex launches “Gold is Bold" project: a unique collaboration with cc-tapis to celebrate boldness.
The iconic Biss rug collection designed by Mae Engelgeer and hand knotted in N...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Transitional Custom Rug Sample in Blue, Cream and Red Medallion
By Rug & Kilim
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. ...
Category
2010s Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Swedish Inspired Handmade Turkish Modern Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary Turkish room size carpet handmade during the 21st century. The design is inspired by vintage mid-20th century Swedish/Scandinavian carpets.
Measures: 11' 1" x 14' 9"
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Rio Grande Chimayo Carpet with Modern Southwest Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79215 Antique Rio Grande Chimayo Rug, 02'04 x 04'01. Woven beneath the crystalline skies of northern New Mexico, this exquisite handwoven wool antique Rio Grande Chimayo rug is a rad...
Category
Early 20th Century American Spanish Colonial Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
cc-tapis Double Slinkie Rug by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave and Himalayan wool coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 152.000 individual kno...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Art Deco Rug in Beige-Brown with Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool and silk, this 6x9 contemporary rug in beige-brown, gold and pink tones represents an exclusive design from Rug & Kilim’s Art Deco rug collection.
On the...
Category
2010s Nepalese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Brown Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 8x10 Swedish rug from our “High” texture named for its high-and-low approach to Swedish patterns features geometric patterns inspired by Swedish Deco sensi...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Persian Isfahan Over Size Rug - Wool Blue Ivory Red Design - 88001
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Persian Isfahan featuring Over Size Rug in Circa 1910. Designed with Wool and BlueIvoryRed, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Iraqi Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mosaico Hand-Tufted Modern Wool Rug with Multicolor Pattern By Apadana
Located in Norwalk, CT
This beautiful, modern hand-tufted wool rug is part of our Laura Gottwald for Apadana Collection and features brown, blue, pink, and green fields. This Mosaico design: A kaleidoscopi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Lilac and Orchid Color Moroccan Rug, All Wool, Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A contemporary hand-knotted Moroccan rug. 100% Wool.
Very Soft, velvety pile that is ideal for kids room, also great in a bedroom, living room or nursery. Pile height can be customiz...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s French Art Deco Style Rug in Gray, Brown & Black Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 8x10 rug is the next addition to Rug & Kilim’s classic-inspired French Deco Collection. Hand-knotted in wool, silk and cotton, its design draws on the titular Art Deco rug style...
Category
2010s Indian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Red Hand Knotted Worn Down Vintage Wool Persian Heriz with Tribal Ambience Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category
1960s Persian Medieval Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
cc-tapis Orizzonti Selva Rug by Eligo Studio
By cc-tapis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handwoven in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave, Himalayan wool and bamboo silk pile coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. The sal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Wool, Silk
Red Pure Wool Hand Knotted Persian Vintage Heriz Excellent Cond Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category
1960s Persian Medieval Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Chinese Rug Antique Ningshia Rug Art Deco Rug Peking Chinese 1900 4x6
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese Rug Antique Ningshia Rug Art Deco Rug Peking 4x6 Chinese 1900 130cm x 185cm
"This is a rare Antique Chinese Peking Ningxia Ningshia rug...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Decorative Oversize Gray Blue Persian Bibikabad Rug, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Persian Bibikabad rug with a striking gray blue field and soft red border. Accents in brown, silver and ivory.
Measures: 10'7" x 17'1".
Bibikabad rugs com...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Agra Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
6.4x9.7 Ft Handmade Bessarabian Kilim, Floral Rug. Vintage Tapestry. All Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
One of a kind vintage Bessarabian Kilim.
A handwoven Eastern European rug from Moldova. These traditional Moldovan flat-weaves are inspired from vintage Aubusson carpets but they a...
Category
20th Century Moldovan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Square Rug Tabriz Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Persian square rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool. It’s colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Tabriz design ha...
Category
20th Century Persian Tabriz Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Beautiful vintage Turkmen style Pakistani rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 20th century Pakistani rug with a tribal Turkmen design and nice colours with a blue, red and orange . Entirely hand knotted with wool on cotton foundation.
Some wea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Pakistani Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
White Natural Sheepskin Hide Rug or Throw
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Natural Creamy white sheepskin
Long hair, use over a bench or as a rug.
Extremely soft to the touch. Dry Cleam.
Origin: Paris France
Size: 36” / 22”
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Sheepskin
6'5"x9'7" Terracotta Red Vintage Persian Heriz Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Terracotta Red, Vintage Persian Heriz with Geometric Medallion Design, Even Wear, Cropped Thin, Good Condition, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Orient...
Category
1960s Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Persian Serapi Oversize Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Serapi. Rare all-over navy blue field with terracotta/coral border.
Category
19th Century Persian Serapi Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Uzbekistan Suzani Tapestry Wall Hanging
Located in Dallas, TX
78197 Antique Uzbekistan Suzani Tapestry Wall Hanging 03'07 x 05'00. Design a room that feels well-traveled and effortlessly inviting with this w...
Category
Early 19th Century Uzbek Suzani Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Style Tiger Runner in Gray, Beige and Black Pictorial
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This hand-knotted wool 3x10 runner from Rug & Kilim’s Homage Collection recaptures the time-honored Tiger skin rug style.
Further On the Design:
This particular piece is inspired ...
Category
2010s Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Vintage Transylvanian Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice Transylvanian 20th century rug with beautiful patterns and blue field colors, very decorative, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundations.
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"Experience the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moldovan Tabriz Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Late 19th Century Antique Persian Khorassan Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
52678 Late 19th Century Antique Persian Khorassan Rug, 12'07 x 14'03. Like a timeworn manuscript revealing the whispers of history, this hand-knotted wool distressed antique Persian ...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Khorassan Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
New Earth-Tone Contemporary Organic Modern Biophilic Wool & Silk Area Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
31053 Contemporary Abstract Biophilic Design Rug, 09'10 x 13'10. This hand-knotted wool contemporary abstract rug embodies the essence of biophilic design, seamlessly merging modern artistry with natural inspiration. Crafted with Organic Modern principles in mind, this luxurious rug from India features a neutral earth-tone color palette with shades of beige, taupe, and soft grays, creating a serene and versatile backdrop that complements a variety of interior styles. Intricately crafted by skilled artisans, this woven wonder showcases hand-carved lines that add depth and texture, enhancing its organic aesthetic and grounding the space with natural elegance.
The abstract design is reminiscent of natural landscapes, evoking the delicate, intricate textures found in the natural world. The subtle transitions and gradient effects lend the piece an almost ethereal quality, capturing the fleeting beauty of a misty morning or a weathered stone surface. These biophilic elements foster a deep connection to nature, bringing a sense of tranquility and harmony into any living space. The Organic Modern principles at play emphasize simplicity, natural materials, and an inherent connection to the environment, ensuring this rug blends seamlessly with both contemporary and classic decor.
With its luxurious feel and meticulous craftsmanship, this contemporary abstract biophilic rug...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Organic Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Modern Handwoven Flat-Weave Wool Kilim Rug Abstract in White Mustard Green Pink
Located in Madrid, ES
Mosaico is an Abe the ape's desing for Kilombo Home.
This rug has been ethically handwoven in the finest wool yarns by artisans in north of India, using a traditional weaving techni...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Heriz Small Geometric Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th century scatter size persian Heriz rug featuring an all-over small paisley pattern
Details
rug no. j3487
size 2' 11" x 5' 4" (89 x 163 cm)
With distinctive large scal...
Category
20th Century Tudor Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Suzani Lumbar Pillow Case, Mid 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert materials.
Cotton in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry cleaning is recommended.
Category
Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Bobyrug’s Vintage Transylvanian Persian Design Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful 20th century Persian design Transylvanian rug, with light colors and good quality, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
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"Experience the epitome...
Category
Mid-20th Century Romanian Tabriz Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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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