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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
cc-tapis CORNERS handmade rug by Eny Lee Parker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Eny Lee Parker, a spatial designer based in New York, draws inspiration from her work with clay. She physically sculpts with clay, then scans the textures and irregular edges to crea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$9,945 / item
Zabihi Collection American Navajo Blanket Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century American Navajo Blanket Rug
Details
rug no. j3080
size 2' 6" x 4' 6" (76 x 137 cm)
Category
20th Century American Native American Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
5x12 Ft Vintage Wool Runner. Kitchen Rug. Entryway Rug. Corridor Rug. Stair Rug
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
$599 Sale Price
50% Off
Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Oversized Rug in Pink with Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 13x18 ode to Chinese Art Deco rugs is the next addition to Rug & Kilim’s Deco Collection. This collection is a contribution to the style, and our years of ...
Category
2010s Indian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
New Manisa Fine Handwoven Modern Kilim West Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Western Anatolian Modern 'New' Fine Kilim from the Manisa region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
This kilim is woven according to traditional kilim technique...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
Zabihi Collection Persian Pictorial Animal Rug
Located in New York, NY
A 3rd quarter of the 20th century Persian pictorial rug
Details
rug no. j2392
size 4' 2" x 5' 5" (127 x 165 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Turkey Anatoly Area Rugs - Wool Blue Ivory Pink Red Design - 92979
Located in Dallas, TX
Turkish Anatoly Rug: Beige, Red & Blue Geometric
A Field of Dynamic Geometry and Artistic Expression
This captivating Turkish Anatoly area rug immediately commands attention. Its ex...
Category
20th Century Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$5,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Bakhshayesh Runner With Intricate Persian Geometric Patterns 13'5" X 3'5
Located in Los Angeles, US
Step into a world of timeless artistry with this antique Bakhshayesh runner, a Persian treasure that embodies the rich heritage of traditional craftsmanship. Handwoven with meticulou...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
8'10"x11'9" Colorful Bauhaus Inspired Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Charcoal Black, Bauhaus Inspired Design, Colorful Geometric Pattern, Arts and Crafts, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Latex: No Pile
height: 0.25 Inche...
Category
2010s Afghan Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
6'7"x9'5" Terracotta Red Vintage Persian Shiraz Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Terracotta Red, Vintage Persian Shiraz with Geometric Medallion, Even Wear, Shaved Down, Zero Pile, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug
Prima...
Category
1960s Persian Bohemian Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Accent Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Malayer accent carpet. A tiny camel and ecru lattice and lozenge diaper pattern fill the field of this Hamadan area carpet. The camel tone is a Hamadan touchstone ...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Gray Antique Persian Malayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th Century Antique Persian Malayer Antique washed Rug in gray and blue
Details
rug no. j2555
size 10' 5" x 13' 3" (318 x 404 cm)
Category
20th Century Persian American Classical Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Persian Sultanabad Area Rugs - Wool Ivory Red Design - 71130
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Persian Sultanabad featuring Area Rugs in Circa 1880. Designed with Wool and IvoryRed, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Iraqi Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Persian Isfahan Over Size Rug - Wool Ivory Red Design - 97245
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Persian Isfahan featuring Over Size Rug in Circa 1910. Designed with Wool and IvoryRed, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Iraqi Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
5.6x8.2 Ft One of a kind Vintage Handmade Turkish Area Rug. 100% Wool
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
$996 Sale Price
30% Off
Nice vintage French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry cushion face
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Pretty small French tapestry from the late-20th century, featuring a beautiful design and nice colours, woven in jacquard loom by wool acrylic a...
Category
Late 20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Acrylic
$167 Sale Price
20% Off
Semi Old Vintage Handwoven Wool Mut Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a South Anatolian Vintage / Semi-old Handwoven Kilim from the town of Mut in Mersin Province, located in the Mediterranean region of Anatolia, Turkey. These kilims are renown...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber
India Modern Area Rugs - Wool and Silk Brown Ivory Taupe - 94259
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover a new dimension of artistic expression and refined subtlety in this captivating contemporary rug, where innovative design meets luxurious comfort. Measuring a versatile 6 fe...
Category
20th Century Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
$6,364 Sale Price
20% Off
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Polychromatic Patterns on Beige
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 6×6 Mid-Century Modern rug from the titular collection by Rug & Kilim—a reimagining of bold 1950s postmodern art styles.
Hand-knotted in wool, cotton and silk, this design evokes...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
10x14 Ft Modern Moroccan Berber style Rug. Custom Options Available. 100% Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan Berber Beni Ourain design rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,960 Sale Price / item
60% Off
Afghanistan Sultanabad Area Rugs - Wool Blue Green Design - 95791
Located in Dallas, TX
Striking Afghan Sultanabad Area Rug: A Serene Tapestry of Muted Blues and Earthy Accents
A Field of Tranquil Beauty and Rich Detail
This captivating Afghan Sultanabad area rug prese...
Category
20th Century Afghan Sultanabad Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$12,768 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Gabbeh Persian Rug, Cream and Brown with Leopard Pictorial - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 3x5 Persian Gabbeh rug is the latest grand entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of rare tribal pieces. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
This vintage Ga...
Category
1950s Persian Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th-century Chinese Art Deco rug features a boldly imaginative garden landscape rendered in a vivid, unconventional palette of chartreuse green, cranberry, and shades of ...
Category
1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug 2' x 3.8', 1920s - 1N27
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This handmade antique Art Deco Chinese rug from the 1920s is a beautiful example of traditional craftsmanship. Measuring 2 feet (60 cm) in width and 3.8 feet (115 cm) in length, this...
Category
1920s Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Moon Sand Rug by Sitap Carpet Couture Italia
Located in Milan, IT
An elegant handloom viscose luxury rug, this piece features a subtle half-moon silhouette inspired by lunar phases, achieved by shaving a line on the fleece. The almost-white viscose...
Category
2010s Italian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Textile
Turkey Anatoly Area Rugs - Wool Blue Brown Pink Red Design - 92911
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Turkey Anatoly featuring Area Rugs in Circa 1940. Designed with Wool and BlueBrownPinkRed, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Turkish Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Persian Sultanabad Over Size Rug - Wool Blue Ivory Red Yellow - 92138
Located in Dallas, TX
Iranian Sultanabad Oversize Rug: Terracotta, Beige & Blue Grid
A Field of Antiqued Grandeur and Complex Detail
This captivating Iranian Sultanabad oversize rug immediately draws the ...
Category
20th Century Persian Sultanabad Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$108,000 Sale Price
20% Off
9x12 Ft Contemporary Handmade Moroccan Style Rug. Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan Berber Beni Ourain design rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,511 Sale Price / item
60% Off
1960's Berber Tikdift Zanagah Moroccan Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79186 Vintage Tikdift Moroccan Rug, 05'02 x 08'00. A vivid expression of tribal imagination and pastoral lore, this hand-knotted wool vintage Berber Tikdift Moroccan rug from the Zan...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Aesthetic Movement Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A wool pile of symmetric knots on a cotton foundation. A barbed central diamond anchors a vertical pole adorned with ashiks and martini glass motifs. Serrated botehs, banded round oc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Marilyn Limited Edition Rug Design by Studio Amebe
Located in Milan, IT
A captivating tribute to Marilyn Monroe's famous scene from The Seven Year Itch where her dress rises up with the wind from the subway grate below, this stunning limited edition rug ...
Category
2010s Italian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Textile
Rug & Kilim’s Tribal Custom Rug Sample with Rust, Blue and White Lion Pictorials
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
6.8x9.8 Ft Hand-Made Area Rug in Purple Color. Modern Turkish Floor Covering
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
$1,243 Sale Price
30% Off
Handmade Vintage Tibetan Khaden Rug 9.9' x 11.8' 1970s - 2K37
Located in Bordeaux, FR
A Sanctuary of Serenity
This handmade vintage Tibetan Khaden rug, dating from the 1970s, is a luxurious testament to traditional Himalayan craftsmanship. Tibetan Khaden rugs are reno...
Category
1970s French Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
6'x8'9" Ruddy Blue, Hand Knotted Afghan Angora Oushak Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Ruddy Blue, Hand Knotted Afghan Angora Oushak with All Over Vines and Floral Pattern, Natural Dyes 100% Wool, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Latex: No Pile
height: 0.25 Inches...
Category
2010s Afghan Oushak Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
9x12 Ft Modern Handmade Moroccan Style Rug. Custom Options Available. 100% Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan Berber Beni Ourain design rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,511 Sale Price / item
60% Off
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 6x6 Sky Blue Leaf Patterned Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed Sky Blue And Green Leaf Patterned Indian Rug-6’x6’ (180x180cm)
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to th...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
cc-tapis COMPOSITION 4 Rectangular handmade rug by Kwangho Lee
By cc-tapis, Kwangho Lee
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by his copper series, Kwangho Lee and cc-tapis present The Color of Copper (TCOC), a collection of four hand-knotted rugs that reinterpret the oxidation process of this meta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 3x5 Blue And White Striped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Sky Blue And White Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug-3'x5' (90x150cm)
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the speci...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Turkey Oushak Ovar Size Rug - 88059
Located in Dallas, TX
Grandeur Underfoot: The Timeless Splendor of an Oversized Turkish Oushak Rug
Behold a magnificent statement piece that embodies timeless elegance and artisan craftsmanship: this exce...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
28x49 in Yellow Color Turkish Patchwork Rug. Handmade Colorful Circle Door Mat
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This listing is for a one of a kind Patchwork rug in your choice of design and color combination, handmade in our atelier located in an ancient rug making village of Central Anatolia...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$81 Sale Price
44% Off
9x12 Ft New Modern Moroccan Berber Rug. Custom Options Available. 100% Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan Berber Beni Ourain design rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,511 Sale Price / item
60% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4361
Located in Tokyo, JP
We made a cushion cover using the undamaged parts of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is cut out fro...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Natural Fiber, Organic Material
8x10 ft Modern Moroccan Design Rug. 100% Wool. Handknotted Beni Ourain Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan berber beni ourain rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining the allu...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,119 Sale Price / item
60% Off
2'5"x19'2" Red Afghan Khamyab Star Medallion Design Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Deep and Saturated Red, Afghan Khamyab with Repetitive Star Medallion Design, Soft Wool, Hand Knotted, XL Runner, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Latex: No Pile
height: 0.25 In...
Category
2010s Afghan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,169 Sale Price
25% Off
Turkey Sultanabad Area Rugs - Wool Blue Gray Ivory Design - 95947
Located in Dallas, TX
The Timeless Splendor of a Turkish Sultanabad Area Rug
◾ A Grand Heirloom Woven with History
◾Imagine a masterpiece unfurling beneath your feet, a rug that transcends mere utility ...
Category
20th Century Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$11,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Overdyed Persian Green Wool Rug Features an Allover Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This vintage hand-knotted wool Persian rug features a vibrant green field and an all-over floral design with striking black highlights. The overdyed floral motif enhances its charm, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Pakistani Islamic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
pretty antique French medieval design Aubusson style Jacquard tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Experience the timeless elegance of 'Scènes Galantes,' a stunning early 20th century French tapestry featuring a medieval design inspired by the 15th-century masterpiece from the Cl...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,845 Sale Price
20% Off
Pretty Vintage Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful vintage French Aubusson style tapestry with a nice design of the women and men of the town inside the wood, and with a river. and with beautiful colours, entirely woven wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$1,677 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Accent Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Anatolian accent carpet handmade during the Mid-20th century.
Measures: 7' 0" x 9' 9"
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Tabriz throw rug handmade during the Mid-20th century.
Measures: 2' 4" x 3' 3"
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Persian Yazd Over Size Rug - Wool Blue Red Design - 97225
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Persian Yazd featuring Over Size Rug in Circa 1910. Designed with Wool and BlueRed, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Iraqi Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Pretty Vintage Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful vintage French Aubusson style tapestry with a nice design of the horses ,and with beautiful colours, entirely woven with wool And cotton on Jacquard looms
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"Experience ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$913 Sale Price
20% Off
5x12.7 Ft Vintage Handmade Turkish Runner Rug for Kitchen and Hallway. 100% Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage Turkish runner rug.
Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on wool foundation. Very good condition. Sturdy and as clean as a brand new rug (deep washed professiona...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$839 Sale Price
60% Off
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 8x8 Green Indian Shooting Star Dhurrie Rug
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Forest Green Shooting Star Rug-8'x8' (240x240cm)
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manufacturin...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug 3' x 4.10' 1920s - 2B53
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This antique Art Deco Chinese rug from the 1920s is a beautiful handmade piece crafted from soft wool, featuring a rich golden-yellow field with a deeper ochre border. The design is ...
Category
1920s Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
2'3"x3'7" Pink Overdyed Vintage Persian Hamadan Hand Knotted Pure Wool Mat Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Rose Pink, Overdyed Vintage Persian Hamadan with Geometric Pattern, Small Animal Figurines, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Abrash, Sheared Low, Zero Pile, Sides and Ends Professionally Sec...
Category
1960s Persian Bohemian Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$178 Sale Price
25% Off
Turkish Vintage Anatolian Runner Rug 2'9" x 9'6" #7001
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Vintage Anatolian Runner Rug 2'9" x 9'6" #7001 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces at , where elegance meets functionality. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,350 Sale Price
40% Off
Afghanistan Sultanabad Area Rugs - Wool Green Design - 95797
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning Afghan Sultanabad Area Rug: A Vibrant Tapestry of Sage Greens and Rich Earth Tones
A Lush Field of Botanical Grandeur and Sophisticated Detail
This captivating Afghan Sulta...
Category
20th Century Afghan Sultanabad Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$12,624 Sale Price
20% Off
7x9.2 Ft Blue Living Room Rug, Handmade Turkish Carpet, Modern Floor Covering
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
20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$762 Sale Price
40% Off
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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