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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
1960's Persian Gabbeh Carpet with Cubist Bauhaus Style
By Paul Klee
Located in Dallas, TX
61215 Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug, 03'05 x 04'00. This hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Gabbeh rug unfolds like a vibrant mosaic of dreams, its tessellated surface a symphony of colo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Colonial Revival 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
Antique French Tapestry Handmade Antique Tapestry 165cx 201cm Verdure 6x7 1920
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Tapestry Handmade Antique Tapestry Verdure 5'5" x 6'7" 165cx 201cm 6x7
1920
'Beautiful antique French tapestry depicting a scenic view including magnificent art ...
Category
1920s French Baroque Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Tibetan Horse Cover Textile Rug, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Tibetan horse cover textile rug in blue and yellow,
circa 1900, measures: 2'1" x 4'9".
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
cc-tapis Le Tapis Nomade Full Forest Rug by Atelier De La Troupe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Designed in Los Angeles, produced in Nepal, debuted in New York”, Le Tapis Nomade is a rug born from the collaboration between cc-tapis and Atelier de...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Rare Room Size Black Ground Bessarabian Kilim with Botanical Pattern
Located in Milan, IT
The kilims known as 'Bessarabian' were woven in the Russian regions of Ukraine and Moldovia. Intended to satisfy the demands of the Russian aristocracy at a time when continental int...
Category
1940s Ukrainian Bessarabian Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Sorrento Blue Carpet by Gio Ponti
By Amini
Located in Milan, IT
A chessboard pattern lies at the heart of Sorrento, an open reference to Gio Ponti’s design of prized ceramics realized for the floors of Hotel Parco Principi in the town of Vietri, ...
Category
2010s Italian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Modern Handmade Light Green Ground Moroccan Rug with Brown Border. 100% Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exotic charm and contemporary elegance of this modern handknotted Moroccan style Turkish Tulu rug, crafted from 100% wool. This exquisite piece bri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Heriz Runner with Mina Khani Pattern, Extra-Long Hallway Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
77395, vintage Persian Heriz runner with Mina Khani pattern, extra-long Hallway runner 03'00 x 17'04. This hand knotted wool vintage Persian Heriz runner features a lively all-over M...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique French Tapestry
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number
30014
Size
10' 2" X 14' 0"
Design
Tapestry
Collection
Antique/Vintage
Material
Wool
Texture
Tapestry
Origin
France
Age
Antique/Vintage
Category
1880s French Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug, 1920s, 1B389
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Antique handmade geometric Nichol Chinese rug. Very unusual design for that age but very modern and fashionable today. There are not so many of ge...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1960's Colorful Turkish Striped Kilim Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
60651 Vintage Turkish Striped Kilim Rug, 09'05 x 09'07. Radiating with rhythmic energy and chromatic exuberance, this handwoven wool vintage Turkish kilim rug is a dazzling tableau o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan Style Rug in Beige with Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 8x10 contemporary rug by Rug & Kilim is an exciting, modern reimagining of Moroccan rugs, and enjoys both patterns and weaving techniques inspired by the Berb...
Category
2010s Indian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s French Art Deco Rug With Vibrant Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 9x12 contemporary rug is a unique addition to the French Art Deco rug collection by Rug & Kilim—an inventive new take on the 1920s style moderne, with geom...
Category
2010s Indian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection 19th Century Red Antique French Aubusson Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Authentic stand-alone pillow made from a 19th-century French Aubusson rug
Measures: 16" x 16"
Category
Early 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Heriz Square Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Heriz room size carpet in square format handmade during the early 20th century.
Measures: 12' 6" x 14' 0".
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Ararat Rugs Kuba Rug with Palmettes Caucasian 19th C. Revival Rug, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book Orient Star – A Carpet Collection, E. Heinrich Kirchheim, Hali Publications Ltd, 1993 nr.27. This is an ascending palmettes and flowers desi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
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
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Senneh Rug
Located in New York, NY
1920s Mat size Persian Senneh floral rug
Details
rug no. 9923
size 1' 4" x 2' (41 x 61 cm)
Antique Senneh rugs are one of the most distinctive of all Persian rugs, even though the ...
Category
20th Century Persian American Colonial 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
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
Oushak Area Rugs - 68904
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of this unique Oushak featuring Area Rugs in Circa 1880. Designed with meticulous attention to detail, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Unknown 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
Nice French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Exquisite French tapestry from the mid-20th century, featuring a beautiful design of a port in Europe, in the 17th century, with boats at the docks, sailors getting ready, freight c...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s pretty mid century French Cogolin rug art nouveau design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful mid century French Cogolin rug with a nice art nouveau design and beautiful colours with brown, beige and grey, entirely hand knotted with wool on cotton foundation.
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Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
1980 Vintage Oriental Kilim Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Bessarabian Rugs / Kilims in both pile and tapestry weaving technique are some of the more beautiful carpets to have been produced in Europe. Many of the Bessarabian Kilims w...
Category
1980s Russian Bessarabian Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Rug
Located in New York, NY
This antique Ziegler Sultanabad rug is skillfully sourced by N A S I R I through extensive research and travel. Ziegler Sultanabads are some of the most desirable and sought after ru...
Category
1910s Persian Sultanabad Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
nice mid century modern hand woven Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful small modern tapestry probably European (unknown artist) with a nice design featuring a design of a boat in the ocean, with the moon above, with beautiful colours, wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Tibetan Nepal Floral Hand Woven Wool Rug Carpet, Qanat Kanaat Design
Located in Bochum, NRW
A gorgeous and very rare Nepal / Tibet floral design rug, highly stylized patterns, and a tastefully orchestrated color scheme.
Qanat / Kanaat design, this rug features an oversized...
Category
1950s Nepalese Tibetan Vintage 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
Custom Modern Moroccan Handmade Tulu Rug Made of Charcoal Gray and Cream Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A hand knotted modern rug with soft, cozy wool pile on wool foundation. Measures: 8.2 x 10.1 Ft -
The rug is available as seen or if requested, it can be custom produced in a diff...
Category
2010s Turkish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
cc-tapis Feathers Round Shaped Handknotted Tibetan Rug by Maarten De Ceulaer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand-knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave and a Himalayan wool and pure silk coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 252.000 individual knots per squaremeter approximately. The sale of every rug supports cc-for education. Maarten has always had an affinity for birds and years ago he came across the illustrations by John James Audubon and John Gould which have been inspiration ever since. Inspiration which he has tweaked, morphed and abstracted into a collection of ultra-detailed rugs.
Maarten De Ceulaer was born in Belgium in 1983. He first studied Interior Design at the Sint-Lukas Hogeschool in Brussels. Attracted by conceptual and narrative design, he continued his studies at the Design Academy Eindhoven. A strong passion for travelling inspired his graduation project ‘A Pile of Suitcases’, which was immediately picked up by Nina Yashar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection 19th Century Ivory Antique French Aubusson Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Authentic stand-alone pillow made from a 19th century French Aubusson rug
Measures: 18" x 18",
Category
Early 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
4x5.7 Ft Traditional Vintage Rug for Country Homes, Rustic & Tribal Interiors
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your home with this traditional vintage hand knotted Turkish area rug, crafted from 100% premium wool. This exquisite piece captures the essence o...
Category
1960s Turkish Rustic Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Narrow Vintage Tibetan Runner
Located in New York, NY
A late 20th-century narrow small Tibetan Runner.
Measures: 1'5'' x 6'3''.
Category
Late 20th Century Khotan 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
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
Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Rug in Beige with Bamboo Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool, this 8x10 rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco rug collection; a luxurious contemporary ode to period pieces of the 1920s Ch...
Category
Early 2000s Indian Art Deco 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
Contemporary Swedish Style Beige Handmade Room Size Designed Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful contemporary Swedish-style wool rug with a solid beige field. This Swedish rug has designed frame accents of brown in a gorgeous all-over geometric frame design.
This r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
3.7x6.7 Ft Vintage Handmade Pink Turkish Accent Rug with Floral Design
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Infuse your home with the timeless beauty of this traditional vintage handmade Turkish rug, a hand-knotted masterpiece crafted from a luxurious blend of wool and cotton. Woven by ski...
Category
1960s Turkish Rustic Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Modern Handweaved Jute Carpet Rug in Natural Brown Ivory Pac Man
Located in Madrid, ES
This jute rug has been ethically handwoven in the finest jute yarns by artisans in Northern India, using a traditional weaving technique of this area.
Each rug is handwoven with irre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Jute
Modern Handwoven Flat-Weave Polypropylene Outdoor Dhurrie Carpet Rug Fishes Blue
By Abe the Ape
Located in Madrid, ES
Tigre is an Abe the ape's desing for Kilombo Home.
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 sun and water...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Acrylic
Pretty antique french Aubusson tapestry panel
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful antique French Aubusson tapestry fragment featuring flowers and trees With nice natural colours in the hues of yellow, green, pink, purple and brown, entirely hand wov...
Category
Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Nani Marquina & Elisa Padrón 'Tres' Outdoor Rug in Green
Located in Tilburg, NL
Nani Marquina & Elisa Padrón 'Tres' Outdoor Rug 300x400cm, Current production, Spain.
Tres Outdoor aims to transfer the warmth of the iconic Tres collection to the outdoor world....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Plastic
3.8x6.8 Ft Art Deco Chinese Inspired Handmade Turkish Accent 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
Bobyrug’s Beautiful Vintage Indian Durhi Cotton Flat Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the timeless elegance of the Nice Durhi Indian Kilim rug from the mid-20th century. Adorned with a captivating geometrical design and vibrant colors, including shades of blu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Heriz Large Room Size Carpet, circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Heriz large room size rug handmade during the early 20th century.
Measures: 11' 8" x 14' 0".
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Wonderful Luxurious Large European Savonnerie Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful and fine over size Savonnerie rug with a floral design of Louis 16th and beautiful colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Hand Woven Bessarabian Kelim with Floral Pattern, 1940
Located in Vienna, Austria
A beautiful hand woven wool kelim rug . Woven in to the black wool background are stylised variations of plants in bright colours.Produced in Beserarabia, in south-eastern Europe on...
Category
1940s Moldovan Folk Art Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Rug in Chartreuse Green with Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool in a luxurious Nepalese pile, this 9x11 modern rug from Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Collection is an exciting one-of-a-kind piece from the works of celebrated ...
Category
2010s Nepalese Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mehraban Year of the Snake by Liesel Plambeck
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number
28229
Size
9' 2" X 11' 10"
Design
Year Of The Snake
Collection
Liesel Plambeck
Material
Mohair, Silk, Wool
Texture
Embossed, Pile Weave, Shag
Origin
India
Age
New
Category
2010s Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1980's Moroccan Carpet Rag Rug, Berber Boucherouite
Located in Dallas, TX
78393 Vintage Moroccan Rag Rug, Berber Boucherouite 05'04 x 08'00. This hand-knotted vintage Boucherouite Moroccan rag rug exudes nomadic charm, skillfully woven with incredible detail and texture. The Moroccan rug’s design is a captivating blend of vibrant colors and geometric motifs, with an expressive diamond pattern that commands attention. The harmonious fusion of hues draws from the spirit of Moroccan culture, while the use of recycled textiles demonstrates an eco-conscious approach to craftsmanship. Its dynamic color palette is highlighted by bold, contrasting tones that bring a lively energy to any room.
The abrashed field of the Moroccan Boucherouite rug showcases an intricate geometric arrangement of concentric lozenges, organized in three vertical columns. This striking design conveys a sense of symmetry and movement, reminiscent of the cultural significance placed on such patterns within Berber traditions. The alternating colors within the lozenges create visual depth, while the overall design retains a sense of balance and unity, characteristic of the Berber weavers' keen eye for detail and mastery of pattern.
In true Berber fashion, this vintage Boucherouite rug...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Wool
Folk Art Camel Persian Serab Pictorial People Runner
Located in New York, NY
Make a bold statement in a hallway with this early 20th century tribal Persian Serab runner featuring a folksy motif on a camel brown field. Various Animal and Human figures are foun...
Category
1930s Persian Folk Art Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Floral Rug in Green and Blue
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 8x10 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 ...
Category
2010s Indian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
4x6 ft Dated 1870. Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug, Top Shelf Collectors Prayer Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A unique and highly collectible Caucasian Kazak prayer rug with fantastic natural dyes. Lustrous medium wool pile on wool foundation. Dated in two places as 1287 in Hijri Calendar wh...
Category
1870s Caucasian Kazak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
New Moss-Olive Green Contemporary Biophilic Wool Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
31154 Moss-Olive Green Modern Rug, 08'00 x 09'10. 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
1970's Romanian Oltenian Kilim Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78013 Vintage Romanian Oltenian Kilim Rug, 08'02 x 12'01. Radiating the vibrant spirit of Romanian folk artistry, this handwoven wool vintage Oltenian kilim rug is a joyous celebrati...
Category
Late 20th Century Romanian Kilim 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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