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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Style: Louis XVI
Style: Arts and Crafts
Antique Donegal Arts & Crafts Rug in Orange with Floral Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 12x13 antique Arts & Crafts rug is a Donegal design—hand-knotted in wool, believed to originate from Ireland circa 1910-1920. It’s a new curation from our European rug collectio...
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1910s Irish Arts and Crafts Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Oversized Antique Axminster Rug in Red with Floral Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool circa 1860-1870, this 14x17 antique Axminster rug from England is a rare piece of pre-Arts & Crafts sensibilities. On the design: Inspired by Sultanabad rugs...
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1860s English Arts and Crafts Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Floral Turkish Kars Rug
Located in New York, NY
3rd quarter of the 20th Century Turkish Kars rug with 2 floral medallions on a brown color ground Measures: 7' x 9'4''
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20th Century Turkish Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Tapis vintage 70's
Located in PARIS, FR
Beau grand tapis vintage des années 70, au dessin stylisé , doux au toucher, confortable . Dim : 125l x 180L cm
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20th Century French Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets

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Acrylic

Oriental Red Living Room Rugs Handmade Carpet Floral Ziegler Rugs for Sale CHR73
Located in Hampshire, GB
This magnificent area rug has been intricately designed. Luxurious Golds and rich reds have been paired to make this stunningly symmetrical interior carpet rug. Formal patterns of  f...
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Early 2000s Pakistani Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Vintage Inspired Square Turkish Oushak
Located in New York, NY
Colorful Oushak made from 100 % hand spun vegetable dyed recycled wool giving it an old world and vintage feel. This piece is part of a new collection of vintage inspired rugs we are...
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Voysey Arts & Crafts Rug in Green with Floral Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool circa 1900-1910, this 9x11 antique Arts & Crafts rug is believed to be a rare work from C.F.A. Voysey. On the Design: This particular Voysey rug is believed to originate in Ireland, given its similarities to Donegal rugs of this provenance. Its design further hosts the quintessential open field that connoisseurs often associate with this artist’s signature style—though open field designs are especially collectible in handmade rugs today. The colorway enjoys chartreuse and similar greens, with bright blues and pinks in its borders and floral patterns. Its particular use of botanicals and garlands around the field lead the eye naturally to the more subtle patterns in the center—almost akin to greenery around rippling water in a pond, like many paintings of the same movement in this era. Connoisseurs will admire this as a collectible as much as an elegant masterpiece of its period—exemplary of Voysey’s European rugs. Condition: This antique botanical rug...
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Early 1900s Irish Arts and Crafts Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Arraiolos Needlepoint Rug in Olive Green with Florals, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handmade in wool circa 1920-1930, this 11x18 rug is a rare antique Arraiolos needlepoint from the titular region of Portugal. On the Design: Connoisseu...
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1920s Portuguese Arts and Crafts Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

c1870 Pink Antique Lavar Kermanshah Fine Geometric Rug 11x17ft 138cm x 519cm
Located in New York, NY
c1870 Pink Antique Lavar Kermanshah Fine Geometric Rug 11'2" x 17' 138cm x 519cm "This is a extraordinary rare antique Lavar, Kermanshah rug from 1870's. This fine piece has intri...
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1870s Persian Arts and Crafts Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Early 20th Century Irish Donegal Arts & Crafts Carpet ( 10' x 17' - 305 x 518 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Irish Donegal Arts & Crafts Carpet ( 10' x 17' - 305 x 518 )
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1910s Northern Irish Arts and Crafts Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Fine Handwoven Arts & Crafts Voysey Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This breathtakingly decorative Voysey design rug from Egypt features the early 1900s Arts & Crafts design and a beautiful coloration. 100% natural wool pile. Brand new.
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2010s Egyptian Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Savonnerie Square Carpet Spain Early 20th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
Hand knotted carpet made in a convent of A Coruña in the 50s, the knot is as big as in the French "Savonnerie" the design is inspired by the Spanish tradition, the pile is high and t...
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1650s Spanish Arts and Crafts Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Arts & Crafts style rug in Beige-Brown Medallion Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handknotted in luxurious silk, this 6x9 rug from our Modern Classics collection is particularly inspired by antique Spanish Arts & Crafts rugs. On the Design...
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2010s Indian Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets

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Silk

Zeki Muren Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Rustic Cottage Style
Located in Dallas, TX
51938 Zeki Muren Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Rustic Cottage Style 03'10 x 06'06. This hand-knotted wool distressed vintage Turkish Sivas r...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Spanish European Style Rug in Gold & Red Floral Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in silk, this contemporary 6x9 rug is a new addition to the European rug collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Hand-knotted in silk, o...
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2010s Nepalese Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets

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Silk

Arts & Craft Carpet Light Blue and Beige
Located in Firenze, IT
This rug, of contemporary production, has a decoration inspired by the Art and Craft movement, born at the end of the 19th century in Great Brit...
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Early 2000s Pakistani Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Irish Donegal Carpet On A Solid Purple Background and Floral Border
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Donegal carpet from Ireland in solid Purple Background and Floral Border in a near square size. Keivan Woven Arts / Rug/ HAS-3327. Don...
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Early 20th Century Irish Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Burgundy William Morris Inspired Area Rug
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Hand-knotted, wool pile on a cotton foundation. 8' x 10' New Origin: India Field Color: Burgundy Border Color: Burgundy Accent Color: Ivory, Blue, Green, Gold, Burn...
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2010s Indian Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Burgundy William Morris Inspired Area Rug
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Hand knotted, wool pile on a cotton foundation. 9' x 12'1" New Origin: India Field Color: Burgundy Border Color: Burgundy Accent Color: Ivory, Blue, Green, Gold, Bu...
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2010s Indian Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Ivory William Morris Inspired Area Rug
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Hand knotted, wool pile on a cotton foundation. 9'2" x 12'1" New Origin: India Field Color: Ivory Border Color: Ivory Accent Color: Light-Green, Dark-Green, Gold, B...
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2010s Indian Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Ivory William Morris Inspired Runner
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
hand knotted, wool pile on a cotton foundation. 2'8" x 18' New Origin: India Field Color: Ivory Border Color: Ivory Accent Color: Light-Green, Dark-Green, Gold, Bro...
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2010s Indian Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Gianni Versace, Neoclassic Game Black Rug
Located in Long Island, NY
Gianni Versace -Neoclassic Game Black Rug Size - 5' 7" x 7'10" Our traditional hand knotted wool rug is handcrafted by skilled artisans using ancient techniques. It is made up of na...
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1980s Unknown Arts and Crafts Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Burgundy William Morris Inspired Runner
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Hand-knotted, wool pile on a cotton foundation. 2'8" x 12'2" New Origin: India Field Color: Burgundy Border Color: Burgundy Accent Color: Ivory, Blue, Green, Gold, ...
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2010s Indian Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Burgundy William Morris Inspired Runner
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Hand-knotted, wool pile on a cotton foundation. 2'8" x 14'3" New Origin: India Field Color: Burgundy Border Color: Burgundy Accent Color: Ivory, Blue, Green, Gold, ...
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2010s Indian Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Handmade Vintage Floral Green Transitional Art & Crafts Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
This exquisite wool rug showcases the timeless beauty of the Art & Crafts style, boasting a rich brownfield and a delicate floral pattern with yellow and green accents framed by a su...
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1990s English Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Wide Vintage Colorful Turkish Runner
Located in New York, NY
Gallery size Turkish Rug with an abrashed an field with 3 large medallions with predominant accents in neon green, coral, orange and blue. A few small humans are lurking around as we...
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20th Century Turkish Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Burgundy William Morris Inspired Runner
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Hand-knotted, wool pile on a cotton foundation. 2'7" x 17'10" New Origin: India Field Color: Burgundy Border Color: Burgundy Accent Color: Ivory, Blue, Green, Gold,...
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2010s Indian Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Burgundy William Morris Inspired Runner
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Hand-knotted, wool pile on a cotton foundation. 2'8" x 16'3" New Origin: India Field Color: Burgundy Border Color: Burgundy Accent Color: Ivory, Blue, Green, Gold, ...
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2010s Indian Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Ivory William Morris Inspired Runner
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Hand-knotted, wool pile on a cotton foundation. 2'5" x 14' New Origin: India Field Color: Ivory Border Color: Ivory Accent Color: Light-Green, Dark-Green, Gold, Bro...
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2010s Indian Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Pictorial Animal Vintage Iraqi Chainstitch Textile Rug
Located in New York, NY
Late 20th Century Southern Iraqi Textile Rug with a jazzy pictorial motif consisting of humans and animals 4'8'' x 8'6''
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Late 20th Century Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Ivory William Morris Inspired Area Rug
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Hand-knotted, wool pile on a cotton foundation. 8'2" x 8'2" New Origin: India Field Color: Ivory Border Color: Ivory Accent Color: Light-Green, Dark-Green, Gold, Br...
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2010s Indian Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Handmade Overdye Red Modern Art & Crafts Wool Rug with a Floral Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
Presented in the overdye Art & Crafts style, this wool rug exhibits timeless elegance with a tasteful blend of delicate floral patterns and a vivid red background. This rug measur...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Ivory William Morris Inspired Area Rug
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Hand-knotted, wool pile on a cotton foundation. 9'11" x 13'10" New Origin: India Field Color: Ivory Border Color: Ivory Accent Color: Light-Green, Dark-Green, Gold,...
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2010s Indian Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Burgundy William Morris Inspired Area Rug
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Hand knotted, wool pile on a cotton foundation. 8'2" x 8' New Origin: India Field Color: Burgundy Border Color: Burgundy Accent Color: Ivory, Blue, Green, Gold, Bur...
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2010s Indian Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Burgundy William Morris Inspired Runner
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Hand-knotted, wool pile on a cotton foundation. 2'7" x 19'11" New Origin: India Field Color: Burgundy Border Color: Burgundy Accent Color: Ivory, Blue, Green, Gold,...
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2010s Indian Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Ivory William Morris Inspired Area Rug
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Hand-knotted, wool pile on a cotton foundation. 12' x 15'2" New Origin: India Field Color: Ivory Border Color: Ivory Accent Color: Light-Green, Dark-Green, Gold, Br...
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2010s Indian Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

French/Paris Louis XVI Belle Epoque Floral Aubusson Carpet, circa 1900
Located in Berlin, DE
French/Paris Louis XVI rose colored Floral Aubusson carpet, circa 1900 Antique French tapestry-woven Louis XVI-style Aubusson carpet showing a large ...
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Ivory William Morris Inspired Area Rug
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Hand-knotted, wool pile on a cotton foundation. 12'3" x 18'1" New Origin: India Field Color: Ivory Border Color: Ivory Accent Color: Light-Green, Dark-Green, Gold, ...
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2010s Indian Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Burgundy William Morris Inspired Area Rug
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Hand-knotted, wool pile on a cotton foundation. 12'2" x 18'3" New Origin: India Field Color: Burgundy Border Color: Burgundy Accent Color: Ivory, Blue, Green, Gold,...
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2010s Indian Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Handmade Vintage Arts & Crafts Brown Wool Rug with Allover Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
This stunning vintage wool rug, intricately hand-knotted in the Arts & Crafts style, features a warm brown color field with striking blue and rust accents woven into an exquisite All...
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20th Century Persian Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Turquoise Modern Transitional Art & Crafts Wool Rug Handmade with Floral Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
This impressive handmade wool rug features a contemporary art & crafts style with a stunning floral design carefully knotted onto a rich turquoise field. The design is enhanced with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Arts & Crafts Cuenca Carpet, 1920s, Spain
Located in London, GB
An attractive early 20th century Cuenca carpet which is influenced by the Arts and Crafts Movement which flourished in Europe and North America between 1...
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1920s Spanish Arts and Crafts Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Early 20th Century Irish Donegal Carpet ( 9' x 17'7" - 275 x 536 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Irish Donegal Carpet ( 9' x 17'7" - 275 x 536 )
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Early 1900s Northern Irish Arts and Crafts Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Saana Rug
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Zakaria rugs is searching to restore the commitment to handcrafted goods, which has been neglected through mass-production and unsustainable consumption o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Saana Rug
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Zakaria rugs is searching to restore the commitment to handcrafted goods, which has been neglected through mass-production and unsustainable consumption o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Saana Rug
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Zakaria rugs is searching to restore the commitment to handcrafted goods, which has been neglected through mass-production and unsustainable consumption o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Saana Rug
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Zakaria rugs is searching to restore the commitment to handcrafted goods, which has been neglected through mass-production and unsustainable consumption o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Saana Rug 350 x 250 cm
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Zakaria rugs is searching to restore the commitment to handcrafted goods, which has been neglected through mass-production and unsustainable consumption o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Square Spanish Rug, Light Palette, All-Over Field, High Low Pile
Located in New York, NY
This is a looped pile piece with a repeating, modular leaf and flower design on a pieced off-white field. Peacock. Bird and bush border.
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Early 1900s Spanish Arts and Crafts Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Saana Rug
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Zakaria rugs is searching to restore the commitment to handcrafted goods, which has been neglected through mass-production and unsustainable consumption o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Saana Rug
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Zakaria rugs is searching to restore the commitment to handcrafted goods, which has been neglected through mass-production and unsustainable consumption o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Saana Rug 400 x 300 cm
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Zakaria rugs is searching to restore the commitment to handcrafted goods, which has been neglected through mass-production and unsustainable consumption o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Ararat Rugs Holland Park William Morris Carpet, Arts and Crafts, Natural Dyed
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of carpet comes from the book Arts & Crafts Carpets, by Malcolm Haslam, and David Black, 1991, fig.49. This Hammersmith carpet was designed by William Morris in 1882, in the United Kingdom. In 1887 English artist and bookbinder T.J. Cobden Sanderson, suggested that a new group be named the “Arts and Crafts Exhibition Society” As a result, he was the first to use the term “Art and Crafts” and also is credited with naming this new emerging movement. The Arts & Crafts movement was inspired by the degradation of product standards that resulted from the factory production age. The rise of machinery in manufacturing caused a noticeable decline in uniqueness and crafts. These anti-Industrial reformers promoted economic advancement and social change. They wanted to eliminate poor quality and “artificial” items from 19th century British society. They saw a plethora of uninteresting items on display at the Great Exhibition of 1851 and became inspired to launch a Campaign for originality and uniqueness. William Morris was an English designer, as well as an uplifting social activist and writer. Morris is credited with sparking the rebirth of textile arts and traditional means of production. In 1861, Morris and a small group of designers opened an incredibly fashionable design company that grew to be largely successful. Morris left behind works in many different mediums such as textiles, books, furniture, stained glass, and area rugs. But in the end, he is most remembered for the magnificent wallpapers that he designed. He got much of his inspiration from the natural world. Through his interior decor pieces, Morris set out to convert rooms or spaces into meadows with beautiful trees meandering, vines, and plants. This concept of taking something Industrial and man-made, and converting it into something natural is what William Morris meant when he once said: “-any decoration is futile… when it does not remind you of something beyond itself.” Morris was a huge commercial success and his works are some of the most sought-after pieces in the world of design and decor. He is also credited with almost single-handedly reviving the British textile arts as well as their methods of production. Morris was also severely critical of machine-made goods, exclaiming, “Today almost all wares that are made by civilized man are shabbily and pretentiously ugly.” Houses were filled “with tons and tons of unutterable rubbish,” which, he suggested, should be heaped onto a gigantic bonfire! “As a condition of life, production by machinery is altogether evil.” He masterminded one of the most well-known styles of Arts & Crafts, recognizable by its twisting and arching patterns and simple, elegant floral design prints. Although Morris believed that Persian carpets were the greatest ever made, he adopted the coarser Turkish (Ghiordes) knot for his hand knotted carpet manufacture. They were woven at a thickness of 25 knots to the square inch at that time. Morris & Co.’s rugs are reminiscent of Persian garden design carpets in that they are smartly styled depictions of English gardens. Donegal also started producing highly desirable Irish rugs in the late 19th century. The Donegal rugs were predominantly created by English architects C.F.A. Voysey and Gavin Morton. The handcrafted Voysey rugs are typically woven in England, Scotland, and Ireland. Voysey had a knack for using contrasting shapes to decorate flat monochromatic spaces. Dark outlines added a flair of drama to his signature pattern and Celtic rug...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Saana Rug 450 x 350 cm
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Zakaria rugs is searching to restore the commitment to handcrafted goods, which has been neglected through mass-production and unsustainable consumption o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Contemporary irregular shape hand-tufted wool rug beige by RAG Home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Magic with LUA Contemporary irregular shape hand-tufted wool rug with earthy brown by RAG Home Original Designed by Rannisa Soraya RAG Home Jakarta ...
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2010s Indonesian Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Round Green Art & Craft Rug
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Hand-knotted wool pile on a cotton foundation. Signed by weaver Dimensions: 13'8" x 13'8" Origin: India Field Color: Green Border Color: Green Accent Colors: Li...
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2010s Indian Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Tibetan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Colorful one of a kind Tibetan rug from the 3rd quarter of the 20th century Measures: 3'8'' x 6'7''.
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Late 20th Century Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

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Antique Donegal Arts & Crafts Rug in Blue with Floral Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
This antique 9x13 Arts & Crafts rug is a rare new Irish Donegal rug in our classic curations. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1920-1930. Further on the Design: This masterpiece is one of the few of its kind Josh has curated, and it’s an exemplar of the clear Persian and Oushak rugs that inspired European weavers in its period. This particular Irish Donegal rug boasts a montage of intricate floral patterns in sage green, red, and pink on the sky-blue background. That play of whimsical, vibrant tones on a more cool background achieves a gorgeous presence in this one-of-a-kind piece. This is a sophisticated, grand collectible, and a large-size rug with vast applications. Further on the Condition: This antique Donegal rug...
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1920s Irish Arts and Crafts Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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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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