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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Plaska Kulya 'Flat Bullet' Geometric Hand-Knotted Wool Rug by OLK Manufactory
Located in Warsaw, PL
Graphics with oval-shaped wax spots that looked like holes on a bright sunny background, creating the illusion that there was some other plane behind the pl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Hand Knotted, All Art Silk, Rainbow Groove Turquoise Edition Bougainville
Located in Le Cannet, FR
Rainbow Groove Turquoise
Rug from Chromatic Collection of Edition Bougainville
Nepalese hand knotted
All art silk
Size: 250 x 300.
CHROMATIC
The Chromatic col...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Fractal Spheres Inspired Hand Knotted Rug in Wool
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Inspired by principles of sacred geometry, this mind altering handmade spun wool rug is a sophisticated piece for any home. The intricate interlocking geometries evoke a deep sense o...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Hand Knotted, Silk Rug, Lully Cytisus, Edition Bougainville
Located in Le Cannet, FR
Lully Cytisus
Rug from Renaissance collection of Edition Bougainville
Nepalese hand knotted
All art silk
Size: 300 x 400cm.
Renaissance
The Age of Enlightenment...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Design ID 3333 Nepal Modern
Located in Baden-Baden, DE
Nepal ist bekannt für seine hochwertigen handgeknüpften Produkte. Dieser Teppich ist aus hochwertiger Wolle und bester Seide gefertigt. Die Verwendung hochwertiger MATERIALIEN tradit...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk, Natural Fiber
Luxurious Silk Rug with Grey Crocodile Skin Design by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Silk Rug with Grey Crocodile Skin Design by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 6'0" × 9'0" (182 × 274 cm)
A fine hand-knotted silk rug with modern crocodile skin design, in shades ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim Runner in Taupe with Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 3x6 flat weave runner is a bold new addition to the Scandinavian Collection by Rug & Kilim. Handwoven in wool and natural yarns, its design reflects a contemporary take on mid-c...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Indian Made Handmade Contemporary Abstract Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
With their freeform motifs and sophisticated color play, the rugs in the Abstract collection imbue a room with a fresh, dynamic spirit. This collection was handcrafted, in India, usi...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Contemporary Oval Rug with Geometric Pattern in Green Hues and Beige in Wool
Located in Porto, PT
Tapis Shaped #030 also known as Zaid is a round rug by HOMMÉS Studio x TAPIS Studio. Its oval shape is ideal to add movement and liveness to a rectangular room. Zaid fragmented shape will make all eyes lay on the floor, so be sure that every detail has its own allure. This rug is the missing link...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Natural Fiber, Synthetic, Wool
Very Long Swedish Rug Depicting a Village in Shades of Blue, Green, and Brown
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very long Swedish rug depicting a small village in shades of blue, green, and brown An elegant and modern interpretation by a gifted unknown designer. Discover an exclusive masterpie...
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Indian Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A chic late 20th century Indian hand knotted rug woven in varying shades of natural colored wool, and with a modern stripped pattern woven in a flatweave against the pile of the fiel...
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Irregular Shape Abstract Rug by RAG HOME
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Contemporary irregular abstract shape hand-tufted rug
A combination of neatness and abstraction. A fluid patterns and shades of primary colors from vibrant to pastel, just enough to...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Yarn
Orley Shabahang "Canberra" Contemporary Persian Rug in Gray and Cream, 8' x 10'
Located in New York, NY
Awaken into your dreams with this gray and cream contemporary 8' x 10' Persian rug by Orley Shabahang, titled "Canberra," from their Dream Collection. A flowing interconnected patter...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug Lines -Carpet Tufted Grey Wool w/ Multicolor Lines Red Yellow Blue
By Carpets CC
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Design Title: "Lines"
The carpet takes influence from the topographical lines off a map. Its a neutral light grey background with swirling lines from different directions. It has a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Indian Made Handmade Contemporary Abstract Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
With their freeform motifs and sophisticated color play, the rugs in the Abstract collection imbue a room with a fresh, dynamic spirit. This collection was handcrafted, in India, usi...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Geometric Modern Swedish Style Room Size Wool Rug In Green and Pink
Located in Norwalk, CT
This flatweave rug showcases a contemporary Swedish design with a gray base. It's accented with green, purple, and pink geometric patterns throughout
This rug measures 9'4" x 12'1"...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
21st Cent Warm Ivory Wool Durable Rug by Deanna Comellini In Stock 170x240 cm
Located in Bologna, IT
G.T.DESIGN’s "Lanagrossa" in the color Bianco (Warm White), is a modern rug in pure wool in warm neutral hues.
A design of Deanna Comellini, Creative Director of the Italian manufact...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Chatham, Transitional Flat-Weave Handwoven Area Rug, Ivory
Located in Norwalk, CT
Color: Ivory. Made In: India. 80% Wool, 20% Cotton. Durable and low-maintenance, flatweave rugs are especially popular for high-traffic rooms and in households with children and pets...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Cream and White with Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 9x12 Kilim is a smart contemporary and textural piece from Rug & Kilim, with subtle variations in color and a boucle-like texture which lend a fabulous sense ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Indian Made Handmade Contemporary Solid Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Tone-on-tone stripes give the Solid collection depth and sophistication. These rugs introduce an unexpected but welcome jolt of color into an otherwise neutral space. Handcrafted by ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
Contemporary Handmade Room Size Turkish Shag Rug
Located in New York, NY
A handmade modern Turkish Tulu shag rug from the 21st century in blue, rust orange, green, and aubergine.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Beige-Brown and Blue Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 9x12 Swedish rug from our “High” texture named for its high-and-low approach to Swedish patterns features geometric patterns inspired by Swedish Deco sensi...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Blue with Cream Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in fine wool, a 5x7 flatweave from our Scandinavian Nu collection connoting Swedish sensibilities with a neat geometric pattern sitting comfortably in gorgeous symmetry flo...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Tie Dye Color Rag Rug Turkish Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage Turkish rag rug
16'' x 17''
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Foam
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Green with Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 9x12 Swedish rug design represents a new texture in Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian rug collection. Handwoven in a blend of wool and exotic yarns, its design is inspired by Swedish m...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Yarn
Circular Moon Figurative Carpet Hand Knotted Wool India Round Rug Design Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
“Moon” is a unique handmade example. This rug, hand-knotted with a high knot density, is available in New Zealand Wool, Tencel and Bamboo Silk in different pile heights cut with scis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
Rug & Kilim's Distressed Style Modern Rug in Red & Gold Abstract Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
From Rug & Kilim’s Homage collection, an 8x10 distressed style abstract rug reflecting on rippling curvatures with delicious red-brown & lush orange-gold tones. The drawing expresses...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Neutral 20th Century Brown Beige Turkish Runner
Located in New York, NY
Neutral tone one of a kind Turkish runner with a borderless all over design, circa mid-20th century
Measures: 2'7” x 11'9”.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Natural Raw Wool Flatweave Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
12' x 15'
Hand knotted raw wool
Origin: India
Field Color: Ivory
Accent Colors: Brown, Beige.
Category
2010s Asian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Style Curved Shape Hand-Tufted Rug Blue & Green Circle Patterned
Located in Porto, PT
Tapis Shaped #048 is a Modern style rug in murky green and light blue, a classic yet sophisticated color combination.
With an irregular shape that juxtaposes oval circles with contrasting colors, this is a design masterpiece that makes a statement in any modern home.
Made of botanical silk, a biodegradable fiber, TAPIS Shaped #048 rug has a luxurious texture to give a bold update to any room.
Material: Lyocell
Dimensions: width: 140 cm 55.1 in – length: 250 cm 98.4 in
About TAPIS Studio:
TAPIS is a rugs brand by HOMMÉS Studio. Born from the desire to create a multi-personality tapestry brand, TAPIS presents multifaceted collections, offering a rug for every moment, every style, every room and everyone. The result is eye-catching pieces that will pleasure all of the senses. We aim to make rugs for slow homes, in a synergy between wise artisans and mechanical appliances. The excelled quality means to make a TAPIS Studio rug...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Natural Fiber
Modern Eclectic Style Rug with Hand-Tufted Botanical Silk
Located in Porto, PT
TAPIS Shaped #023 is an eclectic rug that brings back mid-century modern vibes mixed with Postmodern style. This rug is handmade using the hand-tufted technique from 100% botanical s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Natural Fiber
Modern Hand-Tufted Irregular Round Shape Memphis Style Rug Orange & Beige
Located in Porto, PT
TAPIS Essential #008 is a modern rug that brings back mid-century modern vibes mixed with Memphis style.
With an irregular shape and neutral colors, the ochre and cream rug juxtaposes an organic shape and two oval circles, making this modern rug essential in contemporary interiors.
Made of botanical silk, TAPIS Essential #008 irregular area rug...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Natural Fiber
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Rug in All over Brown-Black, White Abstract Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
An 8 X 11 hand knotted abstract rug from Rug & Kilim’s New & Modern Collection. Made with fine quality goat hair wool, the rug embodies a delicious superimposed pattern in white agai...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Goat Hair, Wool
cc-tapis Metroquadro Dusk Rug
By cc-tapis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handwoven in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave, Himalayan wool and bamboo silk pile coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. The sal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Contemporary Abstract Shape Rug with Surrealist Motifs Black & White in Wool
Located in Porto, PT
Tapis Shaped #029 also known as Ray Rug is an avant-garde piece by HOMMÉS Studio x TAPIS Studio. Part of our Shaped Collection that is perfect for an irreverent interior look, from t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Natural Fiber, Synthetic, Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim Rug in a Golden, Brown Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 10x13 flat weave from Rug & Kilim’s celebrated Scandinavian Kilim Collection. Celebrating Swedish Modernist aesthetics, the Kilim enjoys a gorgeous geometric pat...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
' Pink Opaque ' Abstract Irregular Round Shape Hand-Tufted Rug by RAG Home
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
' Pink Opaque ' contemporary irregular round shape hand-tufted Viscose wool rug by RAG Home
Original Designed by Rannisa Soraya from RAG Home
Hand-tufted ...
Category
2010s Indonesian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vanilla Fraise Abstract Irregular Round Shape Hand-Tufted Rug by RAG Home
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
' Vanille Fraise ' contemporary irregular round shape hand-tufted Viscose wool rug by RAG Home
Original Designed by Rannisa Soraya from RAG Home
Hand-tufted with mixed Methods and C...
Category
2010s Indonesian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Liberdade Carpet, Silk Bamboo Rug, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Designed by Rute Martins for Greenapple’s Contemporary Collection and handcrafted in Portugal, in one of the biggest and oldest existing companies producing hand-made rugs in Europe, this rug is the perfect centrepiece for any living area.
This rug is totally customisable accordingly to your preferences and available space.
Handmade by talented artisans using unique techniques and high-end materials, no details are left behind. The extremely soft texture and shimmering finish that reflects the light gives this Silk Bamboo rug...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Bamboo
Modern Style Irregular Shape Carpet 'Dancing Dimension' by RAG
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Modern style Irregular shape carpet 'Dancing Dimension' by RAG
Original Designed by Rannisa Soraya RAG Home Jakarta
Hand-tufted with mixed Carving Em...
Category
2010s Indonesian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Swedish Flat Weave Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Swedish flat weave rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 5'8" × 8'6" (172 × 259 cm)
Color: Gold, Orange, Purple, Red.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Organic Carpet, Silk Bamboo Rug, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Designed by Rute Martins for Greenapple’s Contemporary Collection and handcrafted in Portugal, in one of the biggest and oldest existing companies producing hand-made rugs in Europe, this rug is the perfect centrepiece for any living area.
This rug is totally customisable accordingly to your preferences and available space.
Handmade by talented artisans using unique techniques and high-end materials, no details are left behind. The extremely soft texture and shimmering finish that reflects the light gives this Silk Bamboo rug...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Bamboo
'Mis-Shapes' Contemporary Irregular Abstract Shape Hand tufted Rug by RAG Home
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
'Mis-Shapes'
Contemporary irregular abstract shape hand-tufted Viscose wool rug
A combination of neatness and abstraction. A fluid patterns and shades of primary colors from vibran...
Category
2010s Indonesian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
6.3x10 Ft Handmade Gray Area Rug with Medallion Design. Modern Turkish Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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
cc-tapis Metroquadro Mind the Gap Rug
By cc-tapis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handwoven in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave, Himalayan wool and bamboo silk pile coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. The sal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Al Tappeto 001 Contemporary design by Enrico Girotti for lapiegaWD - Furnigible
By LapiegaWD
Located in Verona, IT
AlTappeto is the new collection of rugs designed by Enrico Girotti for lapiegaWD and Furnigible
Tiny dashes that fade into gradient colors, fill the entire shape of the carpet with a...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Textile
cc-tapis Inventory Rope Rug by Faye Toogood
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Produced with the handloom technique in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is handwoven in flat-weave with Himalayan wool and cotton inserts coming from the areas surr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
cc-tapis Inventory Quilt Rug by Faye Toogood
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Produced with the handloom technique in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is handwoven in flat-weave with Himalayan wool, linen and cotton inserts coming from the are...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Modern Geometric Trellis High-Low Rug
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Hand-knotted wool pile on a cotton foundation.
High-low pile design.
Approximate dimensions: 10' x 14'.
Origin: India
Field color: ivory.
Accent color: brown.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
3.8x6 Ft Vintage Hand-Knotted Anatolian Accent Rug in Orange for Modern Homes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage Turkish area rug re-dyed in orange color for contemporary interiors.
Finely hand knotted, low wool pile on cotton foundation. Professionally washed.
Sturdy and can be us...
Category
1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Wool
6.4x9.7 Ft Hot Pink Handmade Turkish Wool Area Rug for Modern Interiors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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
Indian Made Hand Woven Contemporary Flatweave Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Durable and low-maintenance, flatweave rugs are especially popular for high-traffic rooms. The Flatweave collection is beautiful as well as practical. The quiet patterns and understa...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Rug & Kilim's Distressed style Modern rug in Gold, Beige Abstract pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
From Rug & Kilim’s Homage collection, a 8x10 distressed style abstract rug relishing a positive-negative play of luscious beige & rich gold for an alluring take on this textural styl...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Hand Knotted Birds Rug by Hatsu
Located in Geneve, CH
Hand knotted birds rug by Hatsu
Dimensions: D 140 x W 201 cm
Materials: Wool
Hatsu is a design studio based in Mumbai that creates modern l...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Melody Grass Contemporary Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful contemporary Indian hand knotted wool rug with a sophisticated geometric and striped pattern called Melody Grass, woven in contrasting shades of gray. There is no border.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
5.6x9 Ft Modern Black Area Rug made of wool and cotton, Hand-Knotted in Turkey
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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
Important Unique Large Missoni Carpet Saporiti Italia Patchwork Rug 1980 Labeled
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Important and unique large handstitched carpet designed by Arazzi Missoni in cooperation with Saporiti Italia, circa 1980s. Like a patchwork carpet this stunning piece is a combination of traditional craftmenship and modern design. Knitted Missoni wool stripe pieces have been put together to squares and handstitched on a fabric to create this large unique art piece which reminds in some way to paintings of Gerhard Richter. The colorful carpet is 284 x 245 cm / 111.81 x 96.46 inches tall and wide and stays after years in very good original vintage condition.
Labeled three times Arazzi, Missoni, every piece is unique and not repeatable, Made in Italy and Saporiti, Italia.
This exclusive and unique carpet has been a gift from the Italian Embassy, given to a german Lady...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Luxury Modern Hand-Knotted Shimmer Gold 12x15 Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
This exquisite modern hand-knotted rug from India offers a delightful sensory experience, captivating both touch and sight with its luscious hand-loomed design. A unique blend of woo...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique and Vintage Rugs for Sale: Shop Turkish Rugs, Moroccan Rugs, Indian Rugs and Other Rugs on 1stDibs
Good antique rugs and vintage rugs have made their way into homes across the globe, becoming fixtures used for comfort, prayer and self-expression, so choosing the right area rug is officially a universal endeavor.
In modern usage, “carpet” typically denotes a wall-to-wall floor cushioning that is fixed to the floor. Rugs, on the other hand, are designed to cover a specific area and can easily be moved to new locations. However, the terms are interchangeable in many parts of the world, and, in the end, it won’t matter what you decide to call it.
It’s well known that a timeless Persian rug or vintage Turkish rug can warm any interior, but there are lots of other styles of antique rugs to choose from when you're endeavoring to introduce fresh colors and textures to a bedroom or living room.
Moroccan Berber rugs are not all about pattern. In fact, some of the most striking examples are nearly monochrome. But what these rugs lack in complexity, they make up for in brilliant color and subtle variation. Moroccan-style interiors can be mesmerizing — a sitting room of this type might feature a Moroccan rug, carved wooden screens and a tapestry hung behind the sofa.
Handwoven kilim rugs, known for their wealth of rich colors and unique weaving tradition, are pileless: Whereas the Beni Ourain rugs of Morocco can be described as dense with a thick surface or pile, an authentic kilim rug is thin and flat. (The term “kilim” is Turkish in origin, but this type of textile artistry is practiced all across the Balkans, throughout the Arab world and elsewhere.)
When it comes to eye-catching floor coverings, the distinctive “medallion” pattern of Oushak rugs has two types of rounded shapes alternating against a rich red or blue background created with natural dyes, while the elaborate “star” pattern involves large eight-pointed shapes in diagonal rows alternating with diamonds.
If you’re looking for something unexpected, find a runner rug that pops in your hallway or on your stairs. Dig for dazzling geometric patterns in our inventory of mid-century modern rugs and carpets, which includes works designed by the likes of Swedish textile masters Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Marianne Richter and other artisans.
Carpets and rugs have been around for thousands of years. Prehistoric humans turned to animal skin, wool and fur to craft simple fabrics to soften hard terrain. A 2016 study suggests that "cave lions" were hunted for exactly this purpose, and that decorating your cave with their pelts may have conferred strength and prestige. Although many of these early textiles are still in existence, tracing their precise origins is difficult. Carpets quickly became such a valuable trade commodity that the weavings could easily travel far from their places of origin.
The oldest known carpet was found in southern Siberia. (It may have traveled there from Persepolis in Iran.) For the flat-weave floor rugs crafted by Native Americans, cotton was the primary material before sheep’s wool was introduced in the 16th century. In Europe, carpet-making was fundamental to folk art, and Asian carpets imported to European countries were at one time considered a precious luxury and not intended to remain permanently on the floor.
With the variety of area rugs and carpets rolled out for you on 1stDibs — a collection that includes traditional, modern, minimalist rugs and other coverings of all kinds — things will be looking up whenever you’re looking down.
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