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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Afghanistan Sultanabad Area Rugs - Wool Gray Design - 95796
Located in Dallas, TX
The Mesmerizing Sultanabad: A Masterpiece of Color, Pattern, and Design from Turkey
Step into a world where artistic heritage and captivating aesthetics intertwine with this extraord...
Category
20th Century Persian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
9'x12' Moroccan Design Handmade Rug. 100% Natural Wool. Custom Options Available
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
$1,511 Sale Price / item
60% Off
7x9.2 Ft Blue Living Room Rug, Handmade Turkish Carpet, Modern Floor Covering
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
$762 Sale Price
40% Off
Rug & Kilim’s Gradient Custom Rug Sample, Blue Ombre and Black Grid Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
The price enclosed represents our price per square foot for custom orders in this design. Please share your size and we will share CADs and custom listings to check out accordingly. ...
Category
2010s Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Nice vintage French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry cushion face
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Pretty small French tapestry from the late-20th century, featuring a beautiful design and nice colours, woven in jacquard loom by wool acrylic a...
Category
Late 20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Acrylic
$167 Sale Price
20% Off
Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Rug, Florals in Cream Field and Blue Border
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 2x4 rug represents the Chinese Art Deco rug collection by Rug & Kilim—inspired from the 1920s Chinoiserie style period pieces of the most elegant sensibili...
Category
2010s Indian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Ararat Rugs Mamluk Wagireh Rug with Jerrehian Border Design Egypt Revival Carpet
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The design source of the rug comes from the possession of Endre Unger, which was sold at Sotheby’s in 1992. That rug with the central star was designed in the early 16th-century rug ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Beni Ourain Moroccan Rug North African Tribal Design Djoharian Collection Beige
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Beni Ourain Beige Moroccan Amazigh rug North African tribal design - Djoharian Collection.
Berber rugs and carpets are mainly made in Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria. Largest producer ...
Category
2010s Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$2,820 Sale Price
20% Off
Moroccan Beni Mrirt rug 12’x15’, Solid White Color Shag Rug, Custom-Made
By Nomad Chic
Located in Marrakech, MA
We exclusively create custom individual rugs for you. This means that we do not produce unnecessary items and we prioritize respecting nature. That's why we estimate it will take us ...
Category
2010s Moroccan Minimalist Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 12x15 Tan And White Striped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed, Tan And White Striped Indian Rug -
Size 12'x15' (360x450cm)
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the ...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
$1,799 Sale Price
25% Off
Persian Hamadan Small Rug - Wool Red Design - 96914
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Persian Hamadan featuring Small Rug in Circa 1910. Designed with Wool and Red, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Iraqi Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
5.2x8.6 Ft Distressed Floral Patterned Area Rug in Green, Handmade in Turkey
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
$703 Sale Price
20% Off
Handmade Antique Persian Nain Rug 3.9' x 5.4' 1920s - 1D182
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This charming antique Persian Nain rug from the 1920s is a fine example of Persian craftsmanship, celebrated for its intricate designs and high-quality materials. Made with a blend o...
Category
1920s Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Antique Persian Malayer Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
90038 Late 19th Century Antique Persian Malayer Rug Runner, 03'03 x 20'00. Woven in the heart of western Persia during the twilight of the 19th century, this one-of-a-kind antique Ma...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Malayer Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Turkish Oushak Runner Rug 2'6" x 8' #16289
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Runner Rug 2'6" x 8' #16289 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces at , where elegance meets functionality. Elevate your...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,002 Sale Price
40% Off
Boccara Hand Knotted Silk Rug in the Style of Ivan da Silva Bruhns, France, 2009
Located in Glasgow, GB
A finely hand knotted silk rug by Boccara, designed in homage to the iconic French Art Deco textile artist Ivan da Silva Bruhns. Commissioned in 2009, the rug features a strong moder...
Category
Early 2000s French Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
4'2"x9'5" Blue Afghan Angora Oushak with Leaf Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Blue Afghan Angora Oushak with All Over Leaf Design, Vegetable Dyes, Organic Wool, Hand Knotted, Wide Runner Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Latex: No Pile
height: 0.25 Inches
...
Category
2010s Afghan Oushak Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,255 Sale Price
20% Off
Zabihi Collection Worn Persian Large Square Tribal 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
Persian Masterpiece Isfahan Over Size Rug Circa 1880 -Wool Blue Red Yellow 72492
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Persian Masterpiece Isfahan featuring Over Size Rug in Circa 1880. Designed with Wool and BlueRedYellow, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your ...
Category
20th Century Persian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Extraordinary Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
In over 40 years of dealing in fine rugs, few pieces have stopped us in our tracks like this early 20th-century Chinese Art Deco masterpiece. Woven in the 1920s, it depicts a lush ga...
Category
1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Malayer accent rug handmade during the Mid-20th century.
Measures: 4' 7" x 6' 9"
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Antique Persian Gashkai Rug 4.7' x 9.9' (142 x 302 cm), 1900s - 2K03
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This antique Persian Qashqai rug, dating back to the 1900s, embodies the rich tribal weaving traditions of the Qashqai nomads. Crafted from high-quality wool, this rug features bold ...
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Colorful Square Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Square Rug
Details
rug no. j4145
size 12' 5" x 13' 5" (378 x 409 cm
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection beige Blue Color Pictorial Antique Chinese Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century Chinese Peking carpet with an animal motif in beige and blue
circa 1910, measures: 3' x 5'8".
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Federal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Vintage Persian Isfahan Rug With Silk 3.6' x 5.2' 1950s - 1D142
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Elevate your interior with this exquisite Persian Isfahan rug, crafted with unparalleled finesse. Hand-knotted in the 1950s, this luxurious piece boasts intricate floral designs wove...
Category
1950s Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
6.4x9 Ft Vintage Turkish Kyseri Area Rug in Beige & Brown with Floral Design
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish rug from 1960s featuring an intricately drawn all-over floral design in brown against a golden sand background.
The rug has even low wool pile...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$699 Sale Price
30% Off
India Moroccan Area Rugs - Wool Brown Green Ivory Design - 93631
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of India Moroccan featuring Area Rugs in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and BrownGreenIvory, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
8'9"x12'3" Antique Persian Heriz Scarlet Red Pure Wool Hand Knotted 1920s Rug
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
1920s Persian Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$5,970 Sale Price
25% Off
Mid-century Modern "Blue Mussle" Rya Rug, Ingrid Jagarz, Marks Sweden 1960s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This exquisite mid-century modern high-pile rya rug, titled "Blåmussla" (Blue Mussel), was crafted by Swedish textile artist Ingrid Jagarz for the esteem...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Linen
Moroccan Beni Mrirt rug 10’x14’, Tribal Pattern Green Color rug, Custom-Made
By Nomad Chic
Located in Marrakech, MA
We exclusively create custom individual rugs for you. This means that we do not produce unnecessary items and we prioritize respecting nature. That's why we estimate it will take us ...
Category
2010s Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
10x14 Ft Handmade Moroccan style Rug. 100% Natural Wool. Beni Ourain Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan berber beni ourain rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining the allu...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,960 Sale Price / item
60% Off
Ararat Rugs Bidjar Rug - 19th Century Design Persian Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Bidjar rug designed in the 19th century from the Bidjar region, also known as Bijar, which is a region in northwestern Iran known for producing some of the finest and most ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
8x9.5 Ft Soft & Fluffy Kids Room Rug. 100% Wool. Handmade Moroccan Tulu Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan berber beni ourain rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining the allu...
Category
2010s Turkish Tulu Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,304 Sale Price
50% Off
8'x9'5" Blue Pure Wool Afghan Peshawar Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Midnight Blue, Vegetable Dyes, Pure Wool, Afghan Peshawar with Serapi Heriz Design, Dense Weave, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Latex: No Pile
height: 0.25 Inche...
Category
2010s Afghan Heriz Serapi Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,808 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage Gabbeh Persian Rug with Beige-Brown Animal Pictorials - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 4x6 Persian Gabbeh rug is the latest grand entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of rare tribal pieces. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
This vintage Ga...
Category
1950s Persian Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Room Size Modern Floral Oushak Style Wool Rug Handmade In Peach
Located in Norwalk, CT
This contemporary Oushak-style wool rug seamlessly blends modern aesthetics with the enduring elegance of traditional Oushak craftsmanship. Its captivating peach background serves as...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Oushak Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Ararat Rugs Village Theme Azeri Folk Life Rug, Turkish Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
This unique design rug is interpreted by our designers with a composition of pictorial village life.
Color summary: 11 colors in total;
Yellow Green 419 (Henna – Indigo)
Pine Tree ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 6x9 Green And White Diamond Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Handmade Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed Rug, Forest Green And White Diamond Indian Dhurrie- 6'x9'
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
$449 Sale Price
25% Off
Oversized Antique Tabriz Rug with Gold and Orange Floral Patterns - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool circa 1910-1920, this 14x19 oversized rug is a rare antique Persian rug of Tabriz provenance and the latest addition to Rug & Kilim’s coveted Antique collection....
Category
1910s Persian Tabriz Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
11'10"x15'6" Red Antique Persian Sarouk All Wool Hand Knotted Clean Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Copper Red, Antique Persian Sarouk, Clean and Soft, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Even Wear, Good Condition, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Oversized, Oriental rug
Primary materia...
Category
1920s Persian Sarouk Farahan Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$3,570 Sale Price
25% Off
Oversized Antique Aubusson Rug, Floral Medallion in Cream and Pink - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 14x17 antique Aubusson rug in the and is a rare oversized curation from Rug & Kilim’s European rug collection—a gorgeous palace rug recapturing the Neoclassical style, handwoven...
Category
1890s French Bessarabian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Kerman Medallion Designed Wool Rug Handmade In Beige
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Kerman hand-knotted wool rug featuring a beige field. This Persian rug showcases blue, red, and tan accents in a stunning all-over medallion botanical design.
Thi...
Category
20th Century Persian Islamic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
21st Century Persian Sultanabad Oversize Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A modern Persian Sultanabad oversize carpet handmade during the 21st century.
Measures: 16' 1" x 20' 3"
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Sultanabad Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Floral Designed Antique Persian Malayer Wool Rug In Blue From The 1890s
Located in Norwalk, CT
Explore the sophistication of this antique Malayer hand-knotted wool rug, featuring a deep blue field complemented by an exquisite all-over pattern enhanced by accents of red and bei...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Malayer Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 8x10 Blue And Red Striped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Blue, White And Red Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug-8'x10'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manufac...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
$674 Sale Price
25% Off
Persian Sultanabad Over Size Rug - Wool Blue Red Design - 91574
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Persian Sultanabad featuring Over Size Rug in Circa 1880. Designed with Wool and BlueRed, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Asian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Cherry Red Turkish Rug Large Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an early 20th century Turkish Sivas rug.
Measures: 12" x 23".
Category
20th Century Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Persian Isfahan Circa 1880 - 70435
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Persian Isfahan featuring beautiful craftsmanship in Circa 1880. Designed with meticulous attention to detail, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing...
Category
20th Century Asian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Colorful Vintage Turkish Prayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
a small plush pile mid 20th Century Turkish Prayer Rug featuring wild colors.
Details
rug no. j4526
size 3' 5" x 4' 11" (104 x 150 cm)
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
9x12 Ft Modern design Moroccan style Rug. 100% Wool, Handmade. CUSTOM OPTIONS
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted (Moroccan Berber Beni Ourain style) rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,511 Sale Price / item
60% Off
2'6"x6' Green, Tabriz Tone on Tone, Wool and Silk, Hand Knotted, Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Olive Green, Tabriz Tone on Tone, Wool and Silk, Hand Knotted, Runner Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool & Silk
Latex: No Pile
height: 0.25 Inches
Style: Transitional
Primary colo...
Category
2010s Indian Tabriz Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
$480 Sale Price
20% Off
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Small Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Scatter Size Rug
Details
rug no. 31679
size 2' 6" x 3' 6" (76 x 107 cm)
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Country Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Pastel Dreamscape Rug by RAG home
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
This abstract, nature-inspired rug features a soothing blend of pastel hues, including soft blues, warm beiges, gentle pinks, and muted yellows. The organic, freeform shape mimics th...
Category
2010s Indonesian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Acrylic
$1,800 / item
Vintage Gabbeh Persian Rug, Beige with Brown Animal Pictorials - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 3x6 Persian Gabbeh rug is the latest grand entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of rare tribal pieces. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
This vintage Ga...
Category
1950s Persian Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 5x7 Blue And White Striped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed Sky Blue And White Striped Indian Rug-5'x7'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manufactu...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
$449 Sale Price
25% Off
30x48 in Vintage Handmade Milas (Melas) Accent Rug Made of 100% Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our sun-faded rugs are all one-of-a-kind, hand-knotted, 50-70 year-old vintage pieces. They each boast their own singular handmade aesthetic drawn from the centuries-old Turkish rug-...
Category
1960s Turkish Country Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$348 Sale Price
30% Off
6x9 ft Handmade Wool Checkerboard Design Tulu Rug. Beige, Brown and Blue Colors
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan berber beni ourain rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining the allu...
Category
2010s Turkish Tulu Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,134 Sale Price
40% Off
Vintage Persian Hunting Isfahan Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79166 Vintage Persian Hunting Scene Isfahan Rug, 03'07 x 05'02. In the impeccable weave of this hand-knotted, vintage Persian Isfahan rug, the epic grandeur of signature Safavid stor...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Afghanistan Oushak Over Size Rug Circa 1990 - Wool Blue Green Ivory Pink - 92001
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Afghanistan Oushak featuring Over Size Rug in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and BlueGreenIvoryPink, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Afghan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Persian Mashad Over Size Rug Circa 1910 - Wool Blue Ivory Red 73293
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Persian Mashad featuring Over Size Rug in Circa 1910. Designed with Wool and BlueIvoryRed, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Persian 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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