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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Tribal
Koala Gray Hand Knotted Wool Afghan Peshawar Oceanic Fish Design 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
2010s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Transitional Art Deco Style Brown Handmade Designed Wool Rug by Apadana
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Beautiful Modern Art Deco handmade wool rug makes part of our Northwest collection and features a brown color field and beige accents in a gorgeous geometric tribal design.
T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Geometric Persian Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
a 3rd quarter of the 20th century Persian Gabbeh Rug
Details
rug no. 10765
size 4' 3" x 6' 5" (130 x 196 cm)
Category
Late 20th Century Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan Rug in Black with Orange Art Deco Style
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This hand-knotted wool 10x13 Moroccan rug by Rug & Kilim represents an exciting new line of modern tribal rugs. Each piece in this line is handmade by some of the most devoted nomadi...
Category
2010s Moroccan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
6.8x11.8 Ft Chinese Art Deco Design Handmade Wool Area Rug in Green Color
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Category
1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Red Gabbeh Rug with Animal and Figure Motifs in Green, Cream, and Brown, 2' x 3'
Located in New York, NY
This red Gabbeh rug, sized at 2' x 3', features a vibrant collection of animal and human figures in green, cream, and brown, providing a unique and lively portrayal of rural life. Th...
Category
2010s Persian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
New Moss-Olive Green Contemporary Biophilic Wool Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
31153 Moss-Olive Green Modern Rug, 10'02 x 12'09. Biophilic Design meets earth-tone elegance in this handcrafted modern olive green area rug. The lavish texture and earthy green colo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Monarch Smoke Silk Rug by Alexander McQueen
Located in New York, NY
Monarch smoke is inspired by an exquisite handcrafted butterfly from Sarah Burton's inaugural
Folklore collection. In soft, smokey hues, it is handwoven ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Kaitag Style Rug in Black with Horse and Rider Pictorials
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in a special blend of Ghazni wool, this 4x3 rug represents Rug & Kilim’s custom-classics Burano Collection—enjoying a design inspired by antique Kaitag textiles and embr...
Category
2010s Indian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Original Beni Ourain Berber Style Moroccan Rug
Located in New York, NY
This original Moroccan rug is styled after the Beni Ourain rugs that were produced by the nomadic Berber tribes in North Africa for centuries. Beni Ourain rugs are identified by thei...
Category
2010s Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Organic Modern Rectangular Rug Ethnic Pattern Green, Yellow, Black, White
Located in Porto, PT
Organic Modern Rectangular Rug Ethnic Pattern Green, Yellow, Black, White
The Citrus Rug exudes a bright, fresh, and tangy essence, embodying the uplifting aroma of citrus. This vib...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Synthetic, Natural Fiber
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Blue Tones, with Geometric Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
From an exciting new collection of gift-size pieces, this 3x5 Swedish-style accent rug is a bold new addition to the Scandinavian Collection by Rug & Kilim. Handwoven in a wool flatw...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
cc-tapis Telegram Collection Gramma B Ocher Rug by Formafantasma
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In collaboration with the concept-driven design studio of Formafantasma, cc-tapis introduces Telegram, a collection of rugs that goes beyond a celebration of the handmade to salute the individuality of the artisans behind the creation of the rugs. cc-tapis has since its beginnings united the vision of cutting-edge designers with the artistry of traditional Tibetan rug...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1950s Vintage Tribal Runner in Red, Orange, Geometric Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, a 3x12 runner from Rug & Kilim’s latest curation of rare, vibrant tribal rugs.
Originating from Turkey circa 1950-1960, the des...
Category
1950s Turkish Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mehraban Year of the Snake Rug by Liesel Plambeck
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
This rug holds personal importance for designer, Liesel Plambeck, dedicated to her mother and her Taiwanese heritage, the mythology and imagery of a place brought to life in stories. The serpent is an auspicious symbol, and Liesel’s serpent is particularly charming. At times emerging from grassy cashmere and at other times arrayed in silk on a wool field. When placed, the skill of the artist is evident as the form of the serpent emerges beneath furnishings, connecting the various elements of a room.
Rug number: 27921
Size: 9' 1" x 12' 0"
Design: Year of the Snake...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Grand Milano Green, Wool Cut Pile Rug
By Nordic Knots
Located in Floral Park, NY
The Grand collection is made to create a hotel-like feel in your home. The collection comes in luxurious yet contemporary colors; dusty white, silver, brick red, deep blue and pale g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Small 'Shade' Hand-Loomed Outdoor Rug for Nanimarquina
Located in Glendale, CA
Small 'Shade' Hand-Loomed outdoor rug for Nanimarquina.
The 'Shade' collection is inspired by magical moments in nature where colors melt elegantly into one another and speak for ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Polyester
Rug & Kilim’s Abstract Rug in Deep Teal and Black Origami Style Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 9x12 abstract rug is the next addition to Rug & Kilim’s bold modern rug designs. Hand-knotted in wool and silk.
Further on the Design:
This piece draws inspiration from origa...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Dipped Frame Rug by cc-tapis in Natural
By cc-tapis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with cotton weave, Himalayan wool, silk and aloe pile, coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 125.00...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Antique Tribal Style rug in Red, Blue & Brown Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 5x7 rug is a grand new entry to Rug & Kilim’s custom classics Burano collection. Hand-knotted in wool.
On the design
This rug is inspired by antique Persian tribal rugs & the ...
Category
2010s Indian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Tuareg Mats Handmade in Sahara Mauritanian Vintage Carpet in Wood and Leather
Located in Loria, IT
The Tuareg mat we present brings together the distinguishing features of a Tuareg nomads' tent decor and the rigor of contemporary design. To offer our furniture a fascinating combin...
Category
1980s Sub-Saharan African Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Leather, Wood
Grand Walnut, Wool Cut Pile Rug
By Nordic Knots
Located in Floral Park, NY
The Grand collection is made to create a hotel-like feel in your home. The collection comes in luxurious yet contemporary colors; dusty white, silver, brick red, deep blue and pale g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
' Pink Opaque ' Abstract Irregular Round Shape Hand-Tufted Rug by RAG Home
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
' Pink Opaque ' contemporary irregular round shape hand-tufted Viscose wool rug by RAG Home
Original Designed by Rannisa Soraya from RAG Home
Hand-tufted ...
Category
2010s Indonesian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Solo Rugs Harbor Contemporary Solid Handmade Area Rug Blue
Located in Norwalk, CT
Subtle tone-on-tone stripes give the Solid collection a depth and sophistication all its own. These rugs can pull the disparate elements of a room into a beautifully cohesive whole; ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Geometric Kilim Cushion Cover Handwoven Blue Red Scatter Cushion Pillow
Located in Wembley, GB
This new traditional kilim cushion cover is a handwoven piece constructed in the early 21st century. The design has been delicately woven by hand and features a symmetrical geometric...
Category
Early 2000s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Cotton
Vintage Persian Gabbeh Animal Pictorial Rug with Rams and Lions
Located in Dallas, TX
61155 Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug, 03'10 x 05'09. Reminiscences of an exotic journey and worldly sophistication, this hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Gabbeh rug is a captivating vis...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Italian Vintage Rug Mat by G.T. Design
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
S/28 - One of the first rug mats by G.T. Design, dating back to the late 1980s.
Now in liquidation (its true cost of many years ago) because I'm closing activities.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Tree And Cloud Indigo Wool and Silk Chinese Inspired Area Rug by Joseph Carini
Located in New York, NY
Tree and Cloud is a mainstay Carini Carpets signature design by Joseph Carini. This is the indigo rendition, featuring a deep and rich indigo blue ground with corral and pink branche...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Antique Rug Pillowcase Made from a Late 19th C. Turkmen Tekke Tribe Rug Fragment
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pillowcase is made from an antique Turkmen, Tekke tribe main rug fragment dating back to 1860s.
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry clean is...
Category
Mid-19th Century Turkmen Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Abstract Oval Textured Hand Tufted Wool Pastel Colours Pink Blue Ivoy Rag Home
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Pink opaque
To fly away like a kite in the sky? Ain't that the fantasy. To have a piece of said fantasy in technicolor? This rug will fulfil that dream to...
Category
2010s Indonesian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Acrylic
Nice modern French screen printed Aubusson Tapestry by « Gemmanick »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the elegance of modern French tapestry with the exquisite design titled Dusk « Crépuscule » by « Gemmanick ». This limited edition masterpiece, screen printed by hand in the...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Signed Persian Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
a 21st century one of a kind Persian Gabbeh Rug
Details
rug no. j4020
size 4'5" x 6'7"
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Abstract Shape Rug with Surrealist Motifs Black & White in Wool
Located in Porto, PT
Tapis Shaped #029 also known as Ray Rug is an avant-garde piece by HOMMÉS Studio x TAPIS Studio. Part of our Shaped Collection that is perfect for an irreverent interior look, from t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Natural Fiber, Synthetic, Wool
Modern Rugs Orange Fine Contemporary Rugs, Carpet from Afghanistan
Located in Wembley, GB
With rich colours and abstract elements, this woven rug gives a subtle contemporary appearance. The geometric rug is featuring beautiful rust and gold colour. This deep red rug is grounded in stylish colours that will add a touch of modernized sophistication to nearly any space. These modern patterned rugs...
Category
1990s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Vintage Rustic Moroccan Rabat Design Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful midcentury Moroccan rug with a geometrical design with central medallion and stylized flowers and a pink field with green, orange, purple and black, entirely hand knotted w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
5.7x9 Ft Green Color Modern Handmade Turkish Area Rug with Medallion Design
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Category
1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Gabbeh Tribal Rug in Beige with Orange Pictorial Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A vintage 3x5 Persian Gabbeh rug, from the latest grand entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of rare tribal pieces. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
Connoisseurs wil...
Category
1950s Turkish Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Afghanistan Afghan Area Rugs - 66305
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Afghanistan Afghan featuring Area Rugs. Designed with meticulous attention to detail, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
Late 20th Century Afghan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Memphis Style Irregular Shape Green Rug Hand-Tufted Circle Pattern
Located in Porto, PT
Tapis Shaped 67 is a mid-century modern rug in green, gray, and black, the perfect color combination for timeless interiors.
With a round shape, this mid-century modern rug in trend...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Natural Fiber
Schumacher Zebre 9' x 12' Hand-Knotted Rug in Ivory/ Black
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This rug will ship in December. A wildly chic hand-knotted design made of wool and cotton, Zebre features a large-scale abstract animal pattern. Inspired by our popular Ze’bre Epingl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Turkish Oushak Rug Vintage Red & Beige Handwoven Wool Rug 2'10" x 4'10"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Rug Vintage Red & Beige Handwoven Wool Rug 2'10" x 4'10"
This vintage Turkish Oushak rug is a masterpiece of artisanal craftsmanship, meticulously handwoven using tra...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Heriz Runner
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Heriz runner handmade during the early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Tree And Cloud Indigo Wool and Silk Chinese Inspired Runner Rug by Joseph Carini
Located in New York, NY
Tree and Cloud is a mainstay Carini Carpets signature design by Joseph Carini. This is the indigo rendition, featuring a deep and rich indigo blue ground with corral and pink branche...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
cc-tapis Cinquecento Mazzolino Rug by Studio Klass
By Studio Klass, cc-tapis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave, a Himalayan wool and pure silk, coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 125.000 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk, Cotton, Wool
Moroccan Sahara Mauritanian Brown Handmade Tuareg Rug Mat Vintage Morocco
Located in Loria, IT
The Tuareg mat we present brings together the distinguishing features of a Tuareg nomads' tent decor and the rigor of contemporary design. To offer our furniture a fascinating combin...
Category
Early 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Leather, Wood
Modern Handwoven Polypropylene Outdoor Rug Carpet Blue&Beige Trattoria
By Kilombo Home
Located in Madrid, ES
This rug has been ethically hand woven in polypropylene yarns by artisans in north of India, using a traditional weaving technique which is native of this region.
It´s resistant to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Acrylic
7.5x12 Ft Handmade Navy Blue Rug for Living Room, Modern Turkish Large Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Category
1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Vintage Egyptian Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful mid century Egyptian tapestry probably from Wissa Wassef school, with beautiful native design and beautiful colors, entirely hand woven with wool on cotton foundation....
Category
Mid-20th Century Egyptian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Rug & Kilim’s Gradient Custom Rug Sample In Beige-Brown Ombre Grid
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 Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Victor Vasarely, Hand Signed Original Tapestry
Located in Geneve, CH
Victor Vasarely (1906-1997).
Panderlak,
circa 1983
Measures: 120 x 72 cm
Hand signed and numbered on the back, edition of 320.
Victor Vasarely, whose original name was Gyözö ...
Category
1980s French Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug with Colorful Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 9x11 Scandinavian kilim, hand woven in wool, from our celebrated flat weave texture of the titular, award-winning collection, enjoys the finesse of Swedish aesthetics with a geo...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Large Scale Persian Antique Bakhtiari Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century Bakhtiari Persian Carpet with a large-scale design and a warm color palette
Details
rug no. j4438
size 12' 5" x 18' 5" (378 x 561 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
7x8.6 Ft Handmade Turkish Rug for Home & Office, Authentic Vintage Floral Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A finely hand-knotted vintage Central Anatolian rug from 1960s. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in very good condition wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Wool, Hand-knotted Persian Qashqai Leopard Rug, Red, Brown, Cream, 4' x 6'
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in New York, NY
Illustrating a leopardess prowling the jungle floor searching for her next prey, this vintage Persian Qashqai leopard carpet measures 3’10” x 6’3”. Inspired by the Panthera Pardus...
Category
1980s Persian Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Large Persian Antique Bakhtiari Rug
Located in New York, NY
1920s Persian Bakhtiari Rug with an all-over colorful geometric design surrounded by a floral border
Details
rug no. j4187
size 11' 9" x 16' 5" (358 x 500 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Geometric Rug in Pink, Brown and Gold Tones “Naruna”
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool and silk, this 6x7 contemporary rug joins the Modern Collection by Rug & Kilim—enjoying geometry complemented by a rich, warm pallet of brown, pink and go...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim Rug in Brown with Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 3x5 Kilim rug is from the flatweave line in the Scandinavian rug collection by Rug & Kilim. Handwoven in wool and natural yarns, its design is a modern take on Rollakan and Rya ...
Category
2010s Indian 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.