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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Baroque
Modern Abstract Handmade Silk Runner by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern abstract handmade silk runner by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 2'6" × 12'6" (76 × 381 cm).
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Contemporary Indian Dhurrie Blue Flat-Weave Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Indian Dhurrie blue flat-weave rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 13'10" × 19'9" (421 × 601 cm).
For years Dhurrie rugs had a very important function in Indian culture, as ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
European Folk Stamverband VI Goat Hair Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
European folk Stamverband VI goat hair rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 5'10" × 7'0" (177 × 213 cm).
This absolutely stunning contemporary rug draws the attention thanks to its fascina...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Chessboard Pattern Flat-Weave Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern chessboard pattern flat-weave wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 12'0" × 19'0" (365 × 579 cm).
The contemporary flat-weave rug before your eyes is one of the examples of how...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Textural Rug in Grisaille Blue and Black Stripes and Striae
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 8x10 textural rug is an exciting new addition to the Texture of Color collection by Rug & Kilim, made with hand-knotted wool and a new take on the theme of this collection—parti...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Late 20th Century Tibetan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A chic late 20th century Tibetan hand-knotted rug with a gray background and an all-over scrolling vine and stylized flower pattern woven in crimson, pink, cream, orange, and dark gr...
Category
Late 20th Century Tibetan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Textural Rug in Tones of Gray
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in silk, this 9x11 contemporary rug from Rug & Kilim’s Texture of Color line is an inventive take on solid rugs with movement in its subtle striae.
On the Design:
Th...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Rug with White and Beige-Brown Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This Swedish style kilim rug design joins the new "Watson yarn" line of Rug & Kilim's award-winning Scandinavian Collection.
On the Design:
This 13x21 rug is the first major represe...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Textural Rug in Rich Brown Stripes and Umber Tones
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 10x14 bold new addition to our Texture of Color collection, made with hand-knotted wool and a new take on the theme of this collection—particularly a vegetable dye like those used ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug with Gold and Beige Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 14x18 Scandinavian flatweave rug features geometric patterns inspired by the Swedish Minimalist style, though one might see a cubist sensibility in the sense ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Custom Modern Striped Flat-Woven Wool Rug in Black & White by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Custom Modern striped flat-woven wool rug in black & white by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 9'0" x 10'3" (274 × 312 cm)
Nowadays designers and weavers try their best to create truly unforg...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Textural Rug in Grisaille Blue and Black Stripes and Striae
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 8x10 textural rug is an exciting new addition to the Texture of Color collection by Rug & Kilim, made with hand-knotted wool and a new take on the theme of this collection—parti...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Zig-Zag Design Handmade Wool Rug in Brown and Beige by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Zig-Zag design handmade wool rug in brown and beige by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 7.8" × 8.4" (233 × 254 cm).
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Textural Rug in Beige-Brown and Red
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 10x14 textural rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Texture of Color collection, made with hand-knotted wool and a new take on the theme of this collection—particula...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Textural Rug in Purple with Polychrome Striae
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 7x9 textural rug is an exciting new addition to the Texture of Color collection by Rug & Kilim, made with hand-knotted silk and a new take on the theme of this collection—partic...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Modern Abstract Eskayel-Culebra Rug for Doris Leslie Blau
By Eskayel
Located in New York, NY
Modern abstract Eskayel-culebra rug for Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 9'0" × 12'2" (274 × 370 cm).
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Textural Rug in Tones of Gray and Beige
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 10x14 bold new addition to our Texture of Color collection, made with hand-knotted wool and a new take on the theme of this collection—particularly a vegetable dye like those used ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Striped Silver Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Striped Silver Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 10'2" × 13'0" (309 × 396 cm)
This subtle and well-executed modern rug shows the potential that lies in adapti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Rya Rainbow Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Rya rainbow handmade wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 8'10" × 12'0" (269 × 365 cm).
Traditional designs are an endless source of inspiration in contemporary decorati...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Moroccan Style High-low Knotted Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Modern Moroccan Style High-low Knotted Wool Rug
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Steel-blue Flat Weave Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Modern Steel-blue Flat Weave Wool Rug
Size: 13'0" × 17'1" (396 × 520 cm)
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 8'8"x 10'6"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
This Turkish oushak rug is a stunning piece of art that has been handwoven using traditional techniques by skilled artisans. The rug features intricate patterns and a soft color pale...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian style Kilim in Sky Blue with Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 8x10 flat weave is a new addition to the Scandinavian Kilim collection by Rug & Kilim. Handwoven in wool and natural yarns, its design reflects a contemporary take on mid-centur...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Yarn
Custom Blue and Beige Striped Kilim Edged With Faux Leather and Brass Trim
Located in Morristown, NJ
A striking modern custom striped area rug with faux leather edging and brass accents. This blue and light beige floor covering certainly makes a statement. The unexpected yet effecti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Brass
Modern Multi Color Pile Rug
Located in New York, NY
Modern Multi Color Pile Rug
Size: 3'3" × 4'9" (99 × 144 cm)
This modern multi-colour pile rug is hand-knotted out of wool. It features a lively geometric design displaying a checkere...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
21st Century Contemporary Colorful Geometric Rug, Hand Tufted Wool, Green Tones
By Spinzi
Located in Milano, IT
“Abstraction” is a series of wool carpets that represent a landscape of lake Como seen through the eyes of local artist and designer Tommaso Spinzi. The Lake has always been a great ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Green and Pink Floral Design Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 6' x 9'6"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
This modern Turkish oushak rug is a stunning piece of art that has been handwoven using traditional techniques by skilled artisans. The rug features intricate patterns and a soft col...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Geometric Kilim Cushion Cover Handwoven Blue Red Scatter Cushion Pillow
Located in Hampshire, 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...
Category
Early 2000s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Traditional Inspired Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Traditional Inspired Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 13'4" × 18'4" (406 × 558 cm)
A contemporary traditional inspired hand-knotted wool rug. This traditional classic rug draws attenti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Beige Handmade Wool and Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary beige handmade wool and silk rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 8'0" × 11'2" (243 × 340 cm)
This contemporary rug was carefully hand knotted of the finest silk and wool in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Gianni Versace Collection Rug Wild Barocco, Gold Leopard Animal Print, 1980
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rug designed and manufactured by Atelier Versace
Wild Barocco
Measures: 220 x 220
In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use
A vintage Gianni Versace home...
Category
1980s Chinese Baroque Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Tattoo Rug by Kim Alexandriuk for Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary tattoo rug by Kim Alexandriuk for Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 10'0" × 13'8" (304 × 416 cm).
Kim Alexandriuk evokes traditional tribal patterns but assembles them with a mor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Cubist Inspired Handmade Silk and Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Cubist Inspired Handmade Silk and Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 11'7" × 14'0" (353 × 426 cm)
While looking at this contemporary carpet, it’s easy to mistake it for...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Contemporary Geometric Beige and Brown Handmade Hemp Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary geometric beige and brown handmade Hemp rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 5'0" × 7'0" (152 × 213 cm)
In order to create carpets that are more environmentally friendly, man...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Hemp
Tie Dye Color Rag Rug Turkish Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage Turkish rag rug
16'' x 17''
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Foam
Hand-Made Jolly Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Hand-made jolly rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 10'2" × 15'5" (309 × 469 cm).
A hand-knotted area rug with a cozy, plush wool pile and modern playful design. Freeform shapes in red a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Silk Kusafiri Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
By Eskayel
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Silk Kusafiri Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 12'0" × 18'0" (365 × 548 cm)
This contemporary abstract hand-knotted out of silk rug is as fresh, unique and ingenious as it...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Modern Moroccan Tribal Style Handmade Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Doris Leslie Blau collection modern Moroccan tribal style beige, brown handmade rug.
Size: 7'4" × 9'7" (223 × 292 cm).
A modern rug of vintage tribal inspiration, hand-woven in a Mor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Greek Key Design Handmade Silk & Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Greek key design handmade silk & wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 6'0" × 9'4" (182 × 284 cm).
This Mid-Century Modern carpet has a fascinating structure, which combi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tibetan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Contemporary Finesse Handmade Viscose Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Finesse handmade Viscose rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 14.5" × 17.6" (439 × 533 cm)
As its name suggests, this contemporary rug enchants with delicacy and gentleness ex...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Other
Contemporary Abstract Snake Skin Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary abstract snake skin handmade wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 8'0" × 10'0" (243 × 304 cm).
Abstraction is one of the most revolutionary trends in art which started i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary High Low Flat Weave Sardinian Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary High Low Flat Weave Sardinian Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 7'5" × 9'7" (226 × 292 cm)
A contemporary Sardinian rug, minutely handwoven following the traditional Sardin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Contemporary 'Dreamy' Beige, Blue High-Low Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary 'Dreamy' beige, blue high-low rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 12'0" × 18'0" (365 × 548 cm).
This utterly sublime and delicate modern rug without a single doubt deserves t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Modern Moroccan Style Accent Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
76718, Modern Moroccan style Accent rug. This Moroccan style accent rug with modern style features well defined lines creating an all-over lozenge pattern. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Classic style rug in Off-White with Beige-Brown Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
An 8x10 rug inspired by antique tribal rugs with geometric versions of paisley floral patterns. Hand-knotted in wool, playing a bright ivory and beige-brown in floral patterns with c...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Classic Persian style rug with Blue and Ivory Floral Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
An 8x10 rug inspired from antique Persian rug styles, from Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Collection. Hand knotted in wool & silk, playing exceptional tones of modern blue beside ivor...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Classic Persian style rug with Blue, Beige and Silver-Gray Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 9x12 rug inspired from antique Persian rug styles, from Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Collection. Hand knotted in wool & silk, playing exceptional modern tones of blue, beige and s...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Rug & Kilim’s European Classic style rug with Blue and Gold Floral Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 9x12 rug inspired from classic rug styles, from Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Collection. Hand knotted in wool & silk, playing exceptional tones of blue beside gold in floral patte...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Modern Braque Abstract Geometric Blue and Gray Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Braque Abstract Geometric Blue and Gray Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 8'10" × 11'10" (269 × 360 cm)
Although abstract wool rugs are quite popular, this one immediately d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Gold Waves Design Handmade Wool and Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary gold waves design handmade wool and silk rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 9'0" × 14'8" (274 × 447 cm).
It would be a challenge to indifferently pass by this electrifying ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tibetan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Contemporary Pashmina Euro Blue Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary pashmina euro blue rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size : 10'0" × 13'9" (304 × 419 cm).
This mesmerizing creation is excellent not only in terms of design but also in respect ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Classic Style rug with Brown and Off-White Medallion Floral Style
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 6x9 rug inspired from a European take on Oriental rugs, from Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Collection. Hand-knotted in wool and silk, playing exceptional tones of brown beside off-...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Modern Taupe Rug in Wool and Silk by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Taupe rug in wool and silk by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 10'0" × 14'0" (304 × 426 cm),
A modern rug alternating stripes of taupe silk and natural wool. A minimalist design perfe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tibetan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Contemporary Geometric Custom Hair on Hide Rug Pastel by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Geometric custom hair on hide rug pastel by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 9'9" × 10'3" (297 × 312 cm)
This magnificent contemporary rug is a result of our professional approac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Hide, Goat Hair
Contemporary Moroccan Style Brown, Ivory Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Moroccan style brown, ivory handmade wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size : 8'0" × 9'8" (244 × 295 cm).
Elegance offered by new rugs cannot be found anywhere else. Inspir...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary White and Gray Flat-Weave Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary White and Gray Flat-Weave Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 12'0" × 19'7" (365 × 596 cm)
Custom and modern rugs by Doris Leslie Blau are the answer for those seeking e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Textural Silk Rug in Faint Blues and Pinks by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Textural silk rug in faint blues and pinks by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 9'4" × 12'10" (284 × 391 cm).
Color: ivory, taupe, pink, blue.
Construction: high-low, knotted.
A fine rug hand...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Nazmiyal Collection Light Blue Handmade Modern Room Size Area Rug 9' x 12'7"
Located in New York, NY
Cream Light Blue Wool Pile Handmade Modern Room Size Area Rug, Country Of Origin: Central Asia, Circa Date: Modern Rug
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian 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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