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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
3'x8' Navy Peshawar with Bijar Garus Design All Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Spruce Blue, Aryana Grade, Peshawar with Bijar Garus Design, High Mountain Wool, Hand Knotted, Densely Woven, Vegetable Dyes, Runner, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Latex: No P...
Category
2010s Afghan Oushak Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Woolen Area Flat Weave Runner, 2x11 Mustard Geometric Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
New Zealand Wool Natural Vegetable Dyed, Mustard, Cream & Beige Geometric Indian Dhurrie Runner- 2'x11' (24"x132")
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% ...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mehraban Modern Design Bamboo Silk Rug A1902
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number
26223
Size
10' 3" X 14' 4"
Design
A1902
Collection
Elan
Material
Bamboo Silk
Texture
Pile Weave
Origin
India
Age
New
Category
2010s Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk, Bamboo
Zabihi Collection Large Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Rug with an all over crab design on a pinky red ground
Details
rug no. j3139
size 11' 7" x 15' (353 x 457 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Azilal Rug
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Moroccan rug from the high Atlas Mountains. Increasingly hard to find Azilal rug with an original kilim end.
Wear Guide: 2
Wear Notes:
Vintage and antique rugs are ...
Category
1980s Moroccan Other Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Postmodern Rug by by Masland Carpets c 1980's
Located in New York, NY
Classic 1980's Hollywood Regency, Art Deco Revival, Post Modern style bespoke carpet, rug by noted American maker Masland. The carpet is constructed of spun nylon, it is in very goo...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Nylon
Modern Art Deco Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Art Deco Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 19'7" × 24'10" (596 × 756 cm)
This high-end modern rug is a standout piece from Doris Leslie Blau Collection. It is hand knotted in woo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Eucalyptus Platinum Rug
Located in Milan, IT
Eucalyptus luxury plain color carpet is handloom from the innovative and eco-sustainable Tencel fiber. A green yarn, deriving from eucalyptus wood cellulose regeneration. Hypoallerge...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Textile
1920's Antique Persian Bakhtiari Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79169 Distressed Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug, 07'00 x 10'06. Woven in the heart of the Zagros Mountains by the nomadic Bakhtiari tribes, this hand knotted wool distressed antique P...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Aesthetic Movement Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mehraban Modern Design Mezzo Collection Wool & Silk Embossed Rug ESK470
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number
26206
Size
9' 11" X 14' 1"
Design
ESK470
Collection
Allure
Material
Wool & Bamboo Silk
Texture
Embossed
Origin
India
Age
New
Category
2010s Asian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk, Bamboo
Ame Beige Goz Rug by Gandia Blasco
Located in Geneve, CH
Ame Beige Goz Rug by Gandia Blasco
Design by Kengo Kuma
Dimensions: W 176 x H 240 cm.
Materials: Wool, teak wood.
Weight: 11,18 kg
Passion for life outdoors, a dream come true on ...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Teak
Bobyrug’s Nice Antique French Hand Printed Lurçat Signed Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful antique french hand printed tapestry with nice design of Jean Lurçat, with a signature printed on the design of the tapestr...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
9'2"x11'10" Blue Sparrows on the Tree Peshawar 100% Soft Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Bayern Blue, Sparrows on the Tree, Peshawar, 100% Wool, Soft Pile, Lush and Plush, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Latex: No Pile
height: 0.25 Inches
Style: Conte...
Category
2010s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Floral Souf Turkish Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a Turkish Kilim.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Rococo Revival Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Foam, Cotton
Vintage Moroccan Runner Rug in Orange Striae and Textural Stripes Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and originating from Morocco circa 1950-1960, this 3x11 vintage Moroccan rug is an extremely rare piece like so few of its provenance.
On the Design:
Admirer...
Category
1950s Moroccan Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rare Early 20th Century Chinese Peking Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare and sweet early 20th century Chinese Peking runner with a field containing an all-over patter of petite flowers woven in pale pinks, greens, and indigos against a light indigo background. The border is unusual too, with a similar petite floral pattern with large Buddhist...
Category
1940s Asian Chinoiserie Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Art Nouveau Style Custom Rug Design with Green Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 10x12 custom rug design represents a profound new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Collection—a contemporary approach to antique Austrian rug designs of the Art Nouveau...
Category
2010s Indian Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1950s Vintage Tulu Rug in Orange, Beige-Brown Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, a 4x7 vintage Tulu rug originating from Turkey circa 1950-1960, now joining Rug & Kilim’s Antique & Vintage collection. The healthy shag pile features a visual ...
Category
1950s Turkish Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'3" x 3'1" - 69 x 94 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'3" x 3'1" - 69 x 94 )
Category
1910s American Folk Art Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Fabric
1930s Square Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 11'8" x 12' - 355 x 365 cm )
Located in New York, NY
1930s Square Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 11'8" x 12' - 355 x 365 cm )
Category
1930s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson tapestry from the 19th century, depicting several young courtiers spending a leisurely afternoon gaily dancing and carousing within the splendidly maintained verdan...
Category
19th Century French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
New Contemporary Earth-Tone Oushak Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
31052 Modern Gray Oushak Rug, 08'10 x 12'00. Step into a sanctuary of natural elegance with this hand-knotted wool modern earth-tone Oushak rug, designed to embody the principles of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Oushak Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Chinese Immortal Disciple Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Chinese Buddha Discipile rug
Measures: 2'4'' x 6'.
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique circa 1910 Wool Fereghan Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique, circa 1910, Fereghan rug has a brick-red field with a vase motif at each end issuing a delicate polychrome floral and leafy vine around a central indigo-blue and shaded...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 5x7 Red And White Stripe Indian Dhurrie Rug
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Terracotta Red, Cream, Yellow And Black Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug-5'x7' (150x210cm)
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton ...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug. 13 ft 6 in x 18 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Cypress Tree Design Large Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa date: 1880 – Bakshaish is one of the oldest rug-weaving villages and is known for ...
Category
19th Century Persian Bakshaish Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Aubusson style Flat Weave in Beige, Gold, Blue Floral Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 10x14 flat weave is the next addition to Rug & Kilim’s European collection. Inspired by 18th century Aubusson flat weaves, which is a favorite style and period of R...
Category
2010s Chinese Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Homage Preparedness Rug by Josef Albers
By Josef Albers
Located in Jersey City, NJ
100% wool rug
hand-dyed and hand-tufted
5'9" x 5'9" (1.75 meters x 1.75 meters)
printed tag showing edition details and signature
edition of 100
Produced in association with the Jos...
Category
2010s European Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Solid Hand Made Beige Area Rug 2' 0" x 3' 0"
Located in Norwalk, CT
Bridging the gap between traditional and modern, the Transitional Jute collection features rugs that exemplify versatility. Soft underfoot with a pleasing combination of textures, th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Jute
New Contemporary Blue Moroccan Textured High-Low Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
31034 Moroccan Blue Textured High-Low Kilim Rug, 07'11 x 10'00. Embrace the serene elegance of coastal living with this handwoven Moroccan textured high-low rug, a perfect embodiment...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Organic Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Dhurrie Rug in Blue Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 8x10 Dhurrie flat weave is an exciting new entry in Rug & Kilim’s esteemed custom-capable collection. Handwoven in cotton, it’s a modern ta...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
3.7x5.7 Ft Traditional Vintage Rug for Country Homes, Rustic & Tribal Interiors
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish rug from 1950s featuring a geometric medallion design. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the flo...
Category
1950s Turkish Rustic Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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: Available in Botanical Silk or Natural Wool
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
Irregular Shape Chinoiserie Runner Carpet by RAG Home
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Irregular Shape Chinoiserie Runner Carpet Inspired by ancient graphics and illustrations of Chinese Origin, adapted to fuse seamlessly with a contem...
Category
2010s Indonesian Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Acrylic
Antique Green Chinese Art Deco Rug with Multoclor Floral Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful 1920s antique Chinese Art Deco hand-knotted wool rug with a green field red frame in a classic Chinese floral nature design.
This rug measures 8' 11" x 11' 7".
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug with Four Season Garden Design
Located in Dallas, TX
72479 Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug, 11'02 x 14'00. Like a timeless garden frozen in the artistry of wool, this hand-knotted antique Persian Bakhtiari rug is a living testament to th...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
pretty antique tribal Hamadan rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice antique Hamadan rug with beautiful tribal design and nice natural colours with red, navy blue, yellow, blue, green and white, entirely hand knotted with wool on cotton foundatio...
Category
Late 19th Century Asian Rustic Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a dark indigo field surrounded by a lacy floral and scrolling vine border with an oval cutout framing a garden landscape with...
Category
1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Homage to the Square Rug 'Beige/Pink/Burgundy' by Josef Albers
By Josef Albers
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This beautiful, hand-tufted, 100% wool rug is adapted from the 1951 oil on Masonite painting by Josef Albers. The rug is available in a limited edition of 150 and produced in associa...
Category
2010s Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique 17th Century Persian Kerman Carpet. 11 ft 5 in x 20 ft 2 in
Located in New York, NY
Rare Antique 17th century Kerman vase carpet, country of origin: Persia, circa 17th century. Size: 11 ft 5 in x 20 ft 2 in (3.48 m x 6.15 m).
Category
17th Century Persian Kirman Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Custom Hand Knotted Moroccan Wool Rug
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Moroccan Rug
100% Wool hand knotted / hand made Moroccan rug
Color: Sand, beige, brown
Natural earthy colors look great with all styles, and will compliment any room.
Style: Abst...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Nice modern French Aubusson Tapestry by « Lartigaud »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the elegance of modern French tapestry with the exquisite design by Jean Michel Lartigaud. This limited edition masterpiece, woven in vibrant shades of orange, yellow, red, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Indian Dhurrie Striped Blue Beige Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie striped blue beige rug.
Size: 14'5" × 14'4" (439 × 436 cm)
The vintage Dhurrie before your eyes is simple and classic. Its main filed carries an allover patter...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
cc-tapis Chateau Orlando Collection Flower Grid Rug by Luke Edward Hall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pure wool jacquard rug with design inspired by 1920s illustrations of jewellery discovered by Luke in a museum's collection. "Our four Chateau Orlando rug designs for cc-tapis are no...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Old Caucasus Soumak Sumac Kilim Rug, Caucasian Natural Sumak Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is an old Soumak ( Sumak, Sumac ) Kilim from the Caucasus region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
Of the four countries that make up the Caucasus, Azerbaijan produces the most kilims, and the land has a long history of weaving. The nomadic tribes wove kilims and carpets as well as a wide range of storage bags and sacks, such as saffrash, khurgin and chula, and donkey and horse trappings. Smaller bags for salt, utensils, and other items are also common. Not only are the Azerbaijani weavers prolific, but they also employ many techniques at the loom. These include slitweave- known locally by the word kilim, warp-faced patterning (jajim), supplementary weft (zili), weft wrapping (popularly known as soumak), and extra weft wrapping (verneh). Furthermore, flatweaves are defined by regional names such as palas and shadda, so it is possible to ascribe a variety of weaving names to particular provenances as follows: soumaks are made in Kuba, palas, and kilims in Hajikabul, zili in Khizy, verneh and zili in Kazakh, shadda, verneh and zili in Barda, jajim in Agjabedi, and palas and kilims in Jabrail.
Soumak weave is a technique in which weft threads are added to a plain weave fabric, and one or two warp threads are wound from the front to the back. The resulting kilim is denser and firmer, giving it a unique feel and look. This technique is commonly used in the Caucasus region.
Soumak has a very beautiful contrast between orange that shines like the sun, deep purple-tinged indigo, and astringent dark red. You can also see the unevenly dyed abrage in this Soumak, which is like a magic carpet with an oriental atmosphere. Features of the Caucasian kilim, such as the unique cosmic geometric floral pattern, are also found in this Soumak which has a bright look, but it also has a faded and textured feel, so it can be used in a good old atmosphere.
The woven fabric is particularly solid, so it is recommended for use in a solid living room or under a dining table without moving or twisting. A nice kilim under a long wooden dining table.
Category
Mid-20th Century Caucasian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
Gervasoni Guna 02 Rug in Blue by Chiara Andreatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Interwoven yarns, knits and textures combine to create the GUNA rug: made with a sophisticated knitting technique, an artisan process applied to industrial looms, it revives an artis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Yarn
Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug 21’ x 29’6’
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug 21’ x 29’6’. SE Persian city, famous since 17th century for an artistic variety of scatter rugs and large carpets in medallion and allover styles, ch...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Vintage Persian Heriz Scatter Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century Persian Heriz
Measures: 3'4'' x 4'9''
Heriz carpets are beloved for their versatility. Their geometry complements modern furnishings and their warm colors and arti...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Serapi Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Ararat Rugs Bidjar Sweeping Arabesques Rug Persian Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a repeat of large sweeping arabesques in muted colors adorning the red field rug designed in the early 20th century that originates from the Bidjar region in northwestern Ira...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Pretty Vintage Aubusson Style Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very pretty Aubusson style tapestry with nice galant design and beautiful colors, woven with mechanical Jaquar looms with wool, acrylic and cotton.
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"Experience the epitome of lu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Acrylic
Zabihi Collection Green Besserabian Kilim
Located in New York, NY
a 3rd quarter of the 20th century Besserabian Kilim
Measures: 6'9" x 11'
Category
20th Century Russian Bessarabian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique French Tapestry Verdure Fruits Noblemen 1890 Wool & Silk 6x7 183 x 206cm
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Tapestry Arts & Crafts Noblemen 1890 Wool & Silk 6x7
183 x 206cm
A magnificent antique French tapestry depicting a scene of noblemen dressed up amongst exotic fruit...
Category
1890s French Baroque Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Sunset Rug by Pieces, Modern Round Hand Tufted Colorful Coral Yellow Rug Carpet
By Pieces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Make a bold statement with the colorful Sunset rug. Not another neutral to help ground a room. Rugs that make the room. Hand tufted rug made of a wool/visco...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
10'x10' Gray Promenade White Hand Knotted Afghan Super Kazak All Wool Square Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Afghan Super Kazak, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craftsmanship ...
Category
2010s Afghan Kazak Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 5x8 Blue And Green Tile Indian Dhurrie Rug
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed Forest Green , Sky Blue And Cream Tile Patterned Swedish Rug-5'x8'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Modern Hand Loom Beige Wool Rug With Geometric Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This hand-loomed modern wool rug is designed to captivate. Its elegant light beige background is a perfect canvas for the intricate geometric pattern in vibrant orange and green, cre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Oversized Rug & Kilim's Scandinavian Style Rug in Beige with Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 10x14 rug is a contemporary flatweave from the award-winning Scandinavian rug collection by Rug & Kilim. Hand woven in wool, its design reimagines the Swedish minimalist and dec...
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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