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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Style: Hollywood Regency
Style: Tribal
Vintage Afghan Kilim in Gray with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 2×5 vintage Afghan tribal kilim, is a collectible tribal piece that may have been used as table covers in nomadic daily life, much similar to...
Category
1950s Afghan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Unusual dark toned vintage Beni M'Guild carpet curated by Breuckelen Berber
Located in Brooklyn, US
An exceptional dark and intriguing vintage Beni M'Guild featuring an organized motif structure divided into three distinct sections. The central area holds a lozenge network filled w...
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1940s Moroccan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vibrant Red Vintage Berber Aït bou Ichaouen carpet curated by Breuckelen Berber
Located in Brooklyn, US
Incredibly vibrant Aït Bou Ichaouen (Talsint) vintage Moroccan carpet with linear symbols in charcoal and teal over an abrashed field of fiery red ground. The densely knotted pile ha...
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1960s Moroccan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Afghan Kilim in Brown with Geometric Pattern from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 2×4 vintage Afghan tribal kilim, is a collectible tribal piece that may have been used as table covers in nomadic daily life, much similar to...
Category
1950s Afghan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Keivan Woven Arts Modern Long Runner in All-Over Tribal Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Keivan Woven Arts Modern Long distressed Moroccan Runner in All-Over Tribal Design
Measures: 3'3 x 15'11
Keivan Woven Arts Modern Runner in All-Over Tribal Design. rug SNK-3809, K...
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2010s Afghan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Afghan Kilim with Polychromatic Geometric Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 2×4 vintage Afghan tribal kilim, is a collectible tribal piece that may have been used as table covers in nomadic daily life, much similar to...
Category
1950s Afghan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rare 1940 Handcrafted Vintage Moroccan Taznakht Wool Rug
Located in Tallinn, EE
A collectors piece.
Crafted by tribes affiliated with the esteemed Ait Ouaouzguite tribal confederation, this exquisite woollen rug emanate from the mystical Jbel Siroua region of M...
Category
1940s Moroccan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vibrant vintage Moroccan Berber Beni M'Guild carpet curated by Breuckelen Berber
Located in Brooklyn, US
A vintage Moroccan Beni M'Guild featuring vivid pink striations alternating with scarlet and burgundy creating a striking rhythm. The diffuse motifs knotted in cobalt and celadon app...
Category
1960s Moroccan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Afghan Kilim, with Polychromatic Striped Patterns from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 2×4 vintage Afghan tribal kilim, is a collectible tribal piece that may have been used as table covers in nomadic daily life, much similar to...
Category
1950s Afghan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rare Tribal Qashqai Antique Persian Horse Cover 5' x 5'7"
Located in New York, NY
Quite A Rare Tribal Qashqai Antique Persian Horse Cover, Origin Of This Horse Cover: Persia, The Approximate Creation Date: Turn of the 20th Century
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Afghan Kilim in Rust, with Polychromatic Patterns from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 2×5 vintage Afghan tribal kilim, is a collectible tribal piece that may have been used as table covers in nomadic daily life, much similar to...
Category
1950s Afghan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Afghan Kilim with Teal Open Field, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 2×5 vintage Afghan tribal kilim, is a collectible tribal piece that may have been used as table covers in nomadic daily life, much similar to...
Category
1950s Afghan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Afghan Kilim with Polychromatic Geometric Patterns from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 2×5 vintage Afghan tribal kilim, is a collectible tribal piece that may have been used as table covers in nomadic daily life, much similar to...
Category
1950s Afghan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Afghan Kilim in Chocolate Brown with Red Chevrons, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 2×4 vintage Afghan tribal kilim, is a collectible tribal piece that may have been used as table covers in nomadic daily life, much similar to...
Category
1950s Afghan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Afghan Kilim in Red with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 2×4 vintage Afghan tribal kilim, is a collectible tribal piece that may have been used as table covers in nomadic daily life, much similar to...
Category
1950s Afghan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Afghan Kilim, with Polychromatic Geometric Pattern from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 2×5 vintage Afghan tribal kilim, is a collectible tribal piece that may have been used as table covers in nomadic daily life, much similar to...
Category
1950s Afghan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Afghan Kilim in Beige, with Geometric Pattern from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 2×5 vintage Afghan tribal kilim, is a collectible tribal piece that may have been used as table covers in nomadic daily life, much similar to...
Category
1950s Afghan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Afghan Kilim with Polychromatic Geometric Pattern from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 2×5 vintage Afghan tribal kilim, is a collectible tribal piece that may have been used as table covers in nomadic daily life, much similar to...
Category
1950s Afghan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Afghan Kilim with Red Open field, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 2×4 vintage Afghan tribal kilim, is a collectible tribal piece that may have been used as table covers in nomadic daily life, much similar to...
Category
1950s Afghan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
4.5x8.4 Ft Vintage Handmade Village Rug, Ca 1955, One-of-a-kind Oriental Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage Turkish village rug with geometric medallion design. Measures: 4.5 x 8.4 ft
The rug is hand-knotted with natural sheep's wool, has soft medium pile, in good condition and s...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
3x12.7 Ft Vintage Anatolian Runner Rug, 100% Wool, Hand-Knotted Corridor Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage runner rug from Turkey. It is made of medium wool pile on wool foundation and features multiple full and half medallions decorated with floral motifs in brown, light green,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Ancient Shiraz / Qashqai - Geometric Tribal Persian Rug, PRG Exclusive
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Astonishing 1800's Shariatmadari Qashqai, Tribal Persian Rug
7' x 9' 3"
This breathtaking rarity was hand woven by the lesser known Shariatmadari family of Shiraz. These weavers a...
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Mid-19th Century Persian Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Tibetan Dragon Oriental Rug, AS IS
Located in Evanston, IL
Discover the Enchanting World of Antique Tibetan Dragon Rugs
Uncover the allure of a magnificent 3' x 5' antique Tibetan dragon rug, a testament to the rich tapestry of Tibetan cult...
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Hand Knotted Orley Shabahang Gabbeh Rug, Taupe, Blue, Red Wool, 11' x 12'
Located in New York, NY
Successfully knotting traditional Persian weaving with modern interior design, this Gabbeh-inspired carpet measures 11’8” x 11’3” and belongs to the Orley Shabahang Tribal Collection...
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Early 2000s Persian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s nice small vintage Baluch rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty mid century Turkmen Baluch rug with a stylized designs and nice colours with a yellow field, red, brown, purple, white and black, entirely hand knotted with wool on cotton fou...
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Mid-20th Century Afghan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
3.9x8.4 Ft Vintage Handmade Floral Patterned Turkish Rug in Red, Blue & Beige
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage Turkish rug. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on cotton foundation.
Very good condition. Sturdy and as clean as a brand new rug (deep washed professionally).
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
4.4x8 Ft 1963's Handmade Anatolian Oriental Rug in Red, Brown, Cream and Blue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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...
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1960s Turkish Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
4.8x12.2 Ft Vintage Hand Knotted Anatolian Wool Runner Rug for Hallway Decor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage hand-knotted runner rug from Turkey with distressed low wool pile on cotton foundation that features two linked medallions with arabesque outlines in light blue against a r...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
5.7x9.7 Ft Vintage Floral Hand Knotted Anatolian Wool Area Rug in Red & Beige
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1960s featuring a floral design. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in ver...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
4.4x7.8 Ft Traditional Handknotted Village Rug, Vintage Tribal Carpet, 100% Wool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage Turkish village rug with geometric medallion design. Size: 4.4x7.8 Ft.
The rug is hand-knotted with natural sheep's wool, has soft medium pile, in good condition and sturdy...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Afghan Kilim Runner in Burgundy with Chevrons, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 2×6 vintage Afghan tribal kilim runner, is a collectible tribal piece that may have been used as table covers in nomadic daily life, much sim...
Category
1950s Afghan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Zayane rug - Red - 6.7x11.3feet / 205x344cm
Located in Marrakech, MA
This beautiful vintage rug from the Zayane tribe is a great find! The main background color is a bright red with intricate designs in black, beige, yellow/orange and sage green. The ...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Azilal rug - Pink and yellow - 3.7x7.7feet / 114x236cm
Located in Marrakech, MA
This unique, vintage runner rug was sourced in the area of Ait Bouguemez, Morocco. It is a real vintage Azilal rug with light signs of age but in an beautiful condition overall and u...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s pretty small vintage Pakistani rug Bokhara design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty small vintage Pakistani rug with nice geometrical design in style of Turkmen Bokhara rugs, and beautiful colours with orange field, red, grey , white and black, entirely and f...
Category
1980s Pakistani Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Swedish Textile with Polychromatic Patterns & Pictorial from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This rare 6x8 antique Swedish textile, handwoven in a wool flatweave and originating from Sweden circa 1920-1930, is from our very special collection of classic Scandinavian tapestri...
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1920s Swedish Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Wool Scatter Cushion Uzbek Tribal Pillow Cover Handmade Large Brown Suzani
Located in Hampshire, GB
This unique tribal cushion cover is a larger piece suited to a bed or a sofa. Woven with a one of a kind repeating tribal motif pattern in accents of brown, red, beige, orange and gr...
Category
1990s Uzbek Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Natural Fiber, Organic Material, Cotton, Wool
Vintage Ersari Rug in Red with Blue and Beige-Brown Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and originating from Turkey circa 1950-1960, this 6x9 vintage Ersari rug is from the same provenance, a sub-tribe of the Turkmen people, often known for their mo...
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1950s Indian Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Rehamna rug - Red - 5.1x12.5feet / 156x382cm
Located in Marrakech, MA
Here is one very beautiful, unique vintage rug, probably from the Rehamna tribe. The background is a deep red with yellow green, brownish, gray and cream designs like diamonds, cross...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
4.7x6.3 Ft One of a Kind Vintage Handmade Oriental Rug for Traditional Interiors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage central Anatolian village rug with pleasing colors and medium wool pile on a tightly woven wool foundation, very good condition. Measures: 4.3 x 7.6 Ft.
It has been washed ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Moroccan Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Moroccan Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 6'0" × 9'3" (182 × 281 cm)
A modern hand-knotted wool rug with traditional Moroccan geometric motifs. In North African tribal design, a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Moroccan Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Moroccan Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 12'0" × 18'5" (365 × 561 cm)
A modern hand-knotted wool rug with traditional Moroccan geometric motifs. In North African tribal design,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Rug Caucasian Karabagh, Handmade Carpet Oriental Rug, Floral Area Rugs
Located in Hampshire, GB
Step into a world of timeless elegance with our antique Caucasian Karabagh rug, a masterpiece of craftsmanship that brings history and beauty into your home. Hand-knotted with meticu...
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1940s Caucasian Hollywood Regency Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Wool, Organic Material
Rug & Kilim’s 19th Century Style Rug in Beige Gold and Blue Floral Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 4x5 mode to 19th-century rug styles in beige and gold from Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics collection. Hand-knotted in wool, an exemplary modern piece from the works of George Ravmam...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Ersari Rug Saddle Blanket Cover Tribal Turkoman Hand Knotted Antique Carpet
By Turkoman
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Tribal rug Afghan Ersari Turkoman or Turkmen rug saddle cover- "one of a kind" decorative tribal Art.
The Turkmen or Turkoman people are settling in villages in Afghanistan an Turkm...
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1930s Afghan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s pretty small vintage Pakistani rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty small vintage Pakistani rug with nice geometrical design in style of Turkmen rugs, and beautiful colours with red field, pink, sky blue, white and black, entirely and finely h...
Category
1980s Pakistani Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Oversized Vintage Turkmen Bokhara Rug in Red with Medallions, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 15x19 vintage rug is a rare oversized curation believed to be of Bokhara provenance—hand-knotted in wool circa 1940-1960.
On the Design:
Rust and brick red tones underscore ...
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1940s Turkish Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Moroccan Rug
Size: 6'1" × 11'8" (185 × 355 cm)
This vintage rug originates from the Beni Ourain peoples of Morocco dating back to circa 1950. It is made out of wool that Moro...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s pretty small vintage Yalameh rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty mid century Yalameh rug with a nice geometrical and tribal design and beautiful colours with red background, blue, brown and white, entirely hand knotted with wool on wool fou...
Category
1980s Asian Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s pretty small vintage square Pakistani rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty small vintage square Pakistani rug with nice geometrical design in style of Turkmen rugs, and beautiful colours with pink field, blue grey, white and black, entirely and finel...
Category
1980s Pakistani Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s pretty small vintage Pakistani rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty small vintage Pakistani rug with nice geometrical design in style of Turkmen rugs, and beautiful colours with red field, blue, grey, white and black, entirely and finely hand ...
Category
1980s Pakistani Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug with Stripes and Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 2×5 vintage Afghan tribal kilim rug, is a collectible tribal piece that may have been used as table covers in nomadic daily life, much simila...
Category
1950s Afghan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Collectible Rare Antique 17th Century Caucasian Kuba Embroidery 3'1" x 3'1"
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent And Extremely Collectible Rare Antique 17th Century Caucasian Kuba Embroidery, Country Of Origin: Caucasus, Circa Date: 17th Century
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17th Century Caucasian Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Vintage Ersari Rug in Red with Geometric Patterns from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 6x9 vintage rug is believed to be a rare mid-century Ersari rug, hand-knotted in wool and originating in Turkey circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
The Ersari are a sub-tribe of t...
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1950s Turkish Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Ersari Rug in Beige-Brown, Blue with Geometric Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 8x14 vintage rug is believed to be a rare mid-century Ersari rug, hand-knotted in wool and originating in Turkey circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
The Ersari are a sub-tribe of...
Category
1950s Turkish Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Afghan Kilim Runner with Stripes and Brown Open Field, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 2×6 vintage Afghan tribal kilim runner, is a collectible tribal piece that may have been used as table covers in nomadic daily life, much sim...
Category
1950s Afghan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Ersari Rug in Beige/Brown, Blue with Geometric Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 7x9 vintage rug is believed to be a rare mid-century Ersari rug, hand-knotted in wool and originating in Turkey circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
The Ersari are a sub-tribe of t...
Category
1950s Turkish Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Ersari Rug in Pink and Blue with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 8x10 vintage rug is believed to be a rare mid-century Ersari rug, hand-knotted in wool and originating in Turkey circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
The Ersari are a sub-tribe of ...
Category
1950s Turkish Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Ersari Rug in Beige-brown with Light Blue Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and originating from Turkey circa 1950-1960, this 7x9 vintage Ersari rug is from the same provenance, a sub-tribe of the Turkmen people, often known for their mo...
Category
1950s Turkish Tribal Vintage 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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