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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Tribal
Modern Handwoven Flatweave Jute Kilim Rug White & Black Hatari
By Kilombo Home
Located in Madrid, ES
This jute rug has been ethically hand woven in the finest jute yarns by artisans in Northern India, using a traditional weaving technique of this area.
Each rug is handwoven with irr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Jute
Contemporary Moroccan Design Rug in Cream, Blue, Red Colors. Custom Options Avlb
Located in Spring Valley, NY
An exquisite brand-new Moroccan rug woven from fine hand-spun sheep's wool. Pile height is customizable. Size: 8 x 10 Ft.
The vivid design that feature...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
8x10 ft Contemporary Hand Knotted Rug, 100% Soft, Velvety Wool, Custom Options A
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A modern hand knotted Moroccan style "Tulu" (soft, cozy) rug made of finest hand-spun and hand-dyed lambswool.
The rug is available as seen or if requested, it can be custom produced...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Worn Persian Large SquareTribal Shiraz Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th-century rare room square-size worn tribal Shiraz rug
Details
rug no. j4201
size 11' 1" x 13' 5" (338 x 409 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Union Jack British Flag Design Patchwork Rug. Custom Colors and Sizes
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This is a handmade and hand-stitched patchwork rug made from assorted over-dyed vintage Turkish carpets with low wool pile on cotton foundation. A durable cotton twill/underlay is st...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
New Moss-Olive Green Contemporary Biophilic Wool Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
31155 New Solid Olive Green Modern Rug, 09'10 x 12'09. This Solid Olive Green Modern Area Rug perfectly marries biophilic design with an earthy, sophisticated aesthetic. Handcrafted ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Orange Modern Handmade Anatolian Area Rug, Mid-Century Wool Carpet
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
Cotton, Wool
6.8x10 Ft Handmade Turkish Area Rug in Purple. Ideal for Contemporary Interiors
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage Turkish rug re-dyed in purple color.
Finely hand knotted, low wool pile on cotton foundation. Deep washed.
Sturdy and can be used on a high traffic area, suitable for bot...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Wool
3.8x6.8 Ft Art Deco Chinese Inspired Handmade Turkish Accent Rug in Green Color
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Category
1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Beige, Taupe and White Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with handwoven wool, this 6x5 contemporary rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian rug collection—a contemporary reimagining of Swedish minimalism and vint...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Vintage Egyptian probably Wissa Wassef Woven Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Wonderful extra large Wissa Wassef school Egyptian tapestry with signature of the maker (Saiid Ghadi) with beautiful design of the garden of life, with be...
Category
Mid-20th Century Egyptian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan Rug in Cream with Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 8x10 contemporary rug by Rug & Kilim is an exciting, modern reimagining of Moroccan rugs, features a ribbed texture and geometric patterns inspired by the ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern 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
Handmade Lilac and Orchid Color Moroccan Rug, All Wool, Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A contemporary hand-knotted Moroccan rug. 100% Wool.
Very Soft, velvety pile that is ideal for kids room, also great in a bedroom, living room or nursery. Pile height can be customiz...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Handmade Light Green Ground Moroccan Rug with Brown Border. 100% Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exotic charm and contemporary elegance of this modern handknotted Moroccan style Turkish Tulu rug, crafted from 100% wool. This exquisite piece bri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Capsule Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Capsule Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 14'1" × 18'2" (429 × 553 cm)
A contemporary, bold, geometric, hand-knotted wool rug. It displays allover geometric shapes on an ivory-be...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary 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
2.7x3.8 Ft Vintage Geometric Small Rug, Handmade Prayer Rug, Turkish Door Mat
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish rug from 1960s. The rug is made of medium wool pile on wool foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in very good condition with no i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
18th Century Greek Island 'Epirus' Embroidery
Located in Istanbul, TR
A rare item in pretty good condition in silk embroidery on silk background cloth with zoomorphic imagery.
Category
18th Century Greek Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
5x8 Ft Vintage Turkish Rug, One of a Kind Hand-knotted Carpet, Soft Wool Pile
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage Central Anatolian rug with a geometric design and unusual border pattern. Even medium wool pile on wool foundation. Excellent original condition. Washed professionally. Ide...
Category
1980s Turkish Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
cc-tapis Dentelle Hexagone So Much Fun Collection by Claude Cartier Studio
By cc-tapis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
So much fun is a collection of rugs where black and white geometric elements define joyful and colorful patterns giving life to 3 different designs, customizable in multiple variations in terms of size, colors, and textures. A collection that offers different production techniques from hand-knotted to hand-woven.
Claude Cartier Decoration...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese 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
Apadana's Modern Wool & Silk Custom Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Modern Wool and Silk Custom Rug: Size and color tailored to fit your space. Wool and Bamboo Silk with Hand-Knotted techniques for superior quality. Sourced from Nepal, estimated lead...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
7x10.2 Ft Vintage Hand-knotted Over-dyed Turkish Wool Rug in Burgundy Red
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage hand-knotted Turkish rug over-dyed in burgundy and mauve colors with a medallion design.
It is finely hand knotted with low wool pile on cotton foundation, in very good con...
Category
1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Modern Handwoven Flat-Weave Wool Kilim Rug Abstract in White Mustard Green Pink
Located in Madrid, ES
Mosaico is an Abe the ape's desing for Kilombo Home.
This rug has been ethically handwoven in the finest wool yarns by artisans in north of India, using a traditional weaving techni...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Wool
cc-tapis Rug Ultimate Bliss Gold by Mae Engelgeer for Duplex, Showroom Sample
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Duplex launches “Gold is Bold" project: a unique collaboration with cc-tapis to celebrate boldness.
The iconic Biss rug collection designed by Mae Engelgeer and hand knotted in N...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Gray Abstract Dripping Design Wool and Silk Hand Knotted Rug 8'10" x 12'3"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
10x14 ft Moroccan Rug. 100% Natural Wool. Modern Hand-Knotted "Tulu" Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Size: 9'10" x 13'9" Ft (300 x 420 cm)
A hand knotted contemporary Moroccan rug made of natural un-dyed, hand-spun sheep wool.
The rug is available as seen or if requested, it can be...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Tree And Cloud Lilac Wool and Silk Chinese Inspired Area Rug by Joseph Carini
Located in New York, NY
Tree and Cloud is a mainstay Carini Carpets signature design by Joseph Carini. This is the lilac rendition, featuring a soft and delicate pink background with a hint of purple. The l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Modern Handmade Tulu Rug with 100% Un-Dyed Soft Wool Pile, Custom Options
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Modern hand-knotted Turkish “Tulu” rug made of natural un-dyed sheep's wool with soft, comfy pile. Measures: 6x9 ft.
The rug is made-to-order and customizable. We can make it in any...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Irregular Shape Hand-Tufted Wool Rug 'Kembang Setaman' by RAG Home
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Irregular shape hand-tufted wool rug 'Kembang Setaman' by RAG Home
A modern and abstract interpretation of traditional savoir-faire craftsmanship - the art of embroidery. Like a flo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
7x10 Ft Handmade Turkish Purple Area Rug, Ideal for Modern Interiors
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
Antique Tekke Main Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Tekke Main carpet or rug. A handsome antique tribal carpet, woven by the Tekke Turkmen tribal groups in Central Asia. Featuring one of the mo...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkmen Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
cc-tapis Retreat Rug by Germans Ermičs
By cc-tapis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave and a Himalayan wool pile, coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 125.000 indivi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Contemporary Handmade Moroccan Rug in Blue & Ivory. 100% Wool. Custom Ops Avail.
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A contemporary, hand-knotted brand new Moroccan rug with an all-over design of irregular, flowing, lozenge shaped lattices in cream against a blue field. The slightly darker and ligh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Flatweave Rug in Cream-White with Ikats Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
From a particularly exciting new texture in the Modern Classics collection, this 7x10 modern rug originating from India draws inspiration from Ikat textiles, and enjoys a particularl...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Studiopepe Hello Sonia! Rug for cc-tapis
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
cc-tapis Orizzonti Selva Rug by Eligo Studio
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, Wool, Silk
nice vintage Turkish Anatolian Kilim
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice vintage Turkish Anatolian Kilim with beautiful tribal and geometrical design and nice colours with a purple field, green, orange, yellow, blue and white , entirely handwoven wit...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Tribal Mini Khani Ersari Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th century tribal ersari rug in green and brown with a mini khani pattern often found in 19th century caucasian rugs
Details
rug no. j3942
size 10' 3" x 12' 10" (312 x 39...
Category
Early 20th Century Afghan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mosaico Hand-Tufted Modern Wool Rug with Multicolor Pattern By Apadana
Located in Norwalk, CT
This beautiful, modern hand-tufted wool rug is part of our Laura Gottwald for Apadana Collection and features brown, blue, pink, and green fields. This Mosaico design: A kaleidoscopi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Handwoven Jute Carpet Rug Kilim in Ivory Black Orange Pink Green Mikado
By Kilombo Home
Located in Madrid, ES
This jute rug has been ethically hand woven in the finest jute yarns by artisans in India, using a traditional weaving technique of this area.
As its handwoven in natural fibre yarns...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Jute
Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug. 100% Natural Wool in Finest Quality. Custom Options A.
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A modern handmade rug made of natural un-dyed ivory and brown sheep wool. The design is based on vintage Moroccan rugs.
It takes 3 weavers approximately 5 weeks to produce one of the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Runner Rug In Brown with Black & White Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool and hemp, this 3x5 rug is an exciting new addition to the “Natural” line of flatweaves in Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian rug collection—a contemporary reimagining of Sw...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Hemp, Wool
Irregular Shape Abstract Blue Handtufted Rug 'Frozen Land' by RAG HOME
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Just in: 'Frozen Lands,' a tufted rug that recalls memories of northeast Greenland beneath ironclad snow. Its colors: a muted blue borrowed from the gaping silence of frozen water, a...
Category
2010s Indonesian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Acrylic, Yarn
cc-tapis Strict Rayures So Much Fun Collection by Claude Cartier Studio
By cc-tapis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
So much fun is a collection of rugs where black and white geometric elements define joyful and colorful patterns giving life to 3 different designs, customizable in multiple variations in terms of size, colors, and textures. A collection that offers different production techniques from hand knotted to hand-woven.
Claude Cartier Decoration...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk, Wool
Vintage Turkish Angora Wool Kilim Blanket Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
53837 Vintage Turkish Angora Wool Kilim Blanket Rug, 04'08 x 06'08. With its shaggy pile, incredible detail and texture, this handwoven Turkish angora kilim...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Angora
Modern Handwoven Flat-Weave Wool Kilim Rug Eyes Blue
By Chio Leon
Located in Madrid, ES
Eyes is an Rocío Leon's desing for Kilombo Home.
This rug has been ethically hand woven in the finest wool yarns by artisans in north of India, using a traditional weaving technique...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Moroccan Kilim Pouf Ottoman
Located in Dallas, TX
78439 Moroccan Vintage Kilim Pouf Ottoman, 2 x 2 x 1. Emanating nomadic charm with elements of comfort and functional versatility, this vintage Moroccan pouf conjures the spirit of Morocco. Made by talented artisans from the Atas Mountains of Morocco, these Berber floor cushions...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
New Moss-Olive Green Contemporary Biophilic Wool Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
31154 Moss-Olive Green Modern Rug, 08'00 x 09'10. Biophilic Design meets earth-tone elegance in this handcrafted modern olive green area rug. The lavish texture and earthy green colo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Tiger Pictorial Rug in Brown, Rust and Black Tones
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 4x6 modern tiger pictorial rug is a bold addition to the Rug & Kilim exclusive Tiger line.
On the Design:
One fundamental idea that our Principal Jaha...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
cc-tapis Uni Rug in Bamboo Silk High Pile
By cc-tapis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
CC-tapis Plain rug in 100% bamboo silk, high pile (0.05 cm). Standard measurement is 8 feet x 10 feet. Hand-loomed, 8.3000 knots/sq. ft. Available in light grey and sand.
CC-tapis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Bamboo
Rug & Kilim's Scandinavian Style Kilim Rug in Gray, Red & Pink
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in fine quality wool, a 6x8 kilim from our award-winning repertoire of Scandinavian flatweaves. The gray toned rug hosts geometric symmetry in bright red & soft pink for a ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Rug with Black, White, and Gold Horse Pictorials
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics collection is a 8×10 pictorial rug—a contemporary resurrection of one of the most collectible styles.
On the Design:
This piec...
Category
2010s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Mahal Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Mahal throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a colorful and contemporary diamond lattice pattern over a red field. The diamond pattern extends into the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Handwoven Flat-Weave Polypropylene Outdoor Dhurrie Carpet Rug Fishes Blue
By Abe the Ape
Located in Madrid, ES
Tigre is an Abe the ape's desing for Kilombo Home.
This rug has been ethically hand woven in polypropylene yarns by artisans in north of India, using a traditional weaving technique which is native of this region.
It´s resistant to sun and water...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Acrylic
Rug & Kilim’s Pictorial Tiger-Skin Rug in Orange, Blue and Black
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 7x9 modern tiger pictorial rug is one of the most celebrated designs from Rug & Kilim’s Burano collection.
On the Design:
This contemporary rug is insp...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Runner in White and Black Textural Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 2x10 runner Kilim design from our more durable modern flat weave selections, handwoven in wool and originating from Turkey, features black, white and rich brown accents in the warp...
Category
2010s Turkish 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.