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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Persian Natural Collection Area Rugs - Wool Yellow Design - 93780
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Persian Natural Collection featuring Area Rugs in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and Yellow, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Iraqi Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Rug in Solid Beige
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This palace-sized 13x15 rug is a grand new entry to Rug & Kilim’s Texture of Color Collection. Hand-knotted in art silk.
Connoisseurs will note this piece is from our new Light on L...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Antique Persian Doroksh Rug in Teal Blue with Diamond Medallion - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool and originating from Persia circa 1900-1910, this 10x13 antique Doroksh rug features a minimalist teal-blue field with a central diamond medallion surroun...
Category
Early 1900s Persian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 8x10 Cream, Blue Geometric Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed Natural Cream, Blue, Pink And Green Geometric Rug-8'x10' (240x300cm)
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
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
Handmade Vintage Turkmen Ersari Rug 4.2' x 6.4' 1960s - 1C1177
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This handmade vintage Turkmen Ersari rug from the 1960s is a beautiful example of traditional craftsmanship. Measuring 4.2 feet (129 cm) in width and 6.4 feet (196 cm) in length, thi...
Category
1960s Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim with Textural Black and White Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 7x10 contemporary Kilim is from an exciting new custom-capable flatweave collection by Rug & Kilim.
On the Design:
“Rez Kilim” represents a contemporary hom...
Category
2010s Afghan Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
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
Persian Tabriz Square Area Rugs Circa 1940 - Wool Green Ivory Pink 70609
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Persian Tabriz featuring Square Area Rugs in Circa 1940. Designed with Wool and GreenIvoryPink, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Persian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
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
3.5x11.4 Ft Handmade Hallway Runner. Kitchen Rug. Corridor Rug. 1960s Stair Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage runner rug from Central Turkey.
Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on cotton foundation. Very good condition. Sturdy and as clean as a brand new rug (deep wash...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Via 6X9ft Natural 100 Handspun Jute Iconic Border Design Luxury Handwoven Rug
Located in New York, NY
When the path is beautiful, the destination can remain unknown. Via takes us on a gentle journey with bold direction and classic creativity. Woven from 100% handspun jute and reversi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Jute
pretty antique French medieval design Aubusson style Jacquard tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Experience the timeless elegance of 'Scènes Galantes,' a stunning early 20th century French tapestry featuring a medieval design inspired by the 15th-century masterpiece from the Cl...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Afghanistan Fine Tabriz Area Rugs - Wool Ivory Design - 97340
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Afghanistan Fine Tabriz featuring Area Rugs in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and Ivory, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Afghan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Flatweave Custom Rug Sample in Brown and Gray Tones
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 Pakistani Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
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
Pretty 20th century modern french Aubusson tapestry by « Claude Picard »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful 20th century Aubusson tapestry with a modern design by french painter « Claude Picard », representing a rooster and three birds among the ...
Category
1970s French Aubusson Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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
1920's Persian Malayer Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
61345 Distressed Antique Persian Malayer Rug Runner, 02'06 x 09'09. Evoking a sense of rustic sensibility and laid-back luxury, this hand-knotted wool distressed antique Persian Mala...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Blood Orange Hand Felted Rug
By JG Switzer
Located in Sebastopol, CA
Hand-felted wool RUG in organic shape.
Felted orange with red wool glaze. Raw wool plant-dyed in turmeric & madder fleece "curls" are hand-placed by the artist Jessica Switzer Gree...
Category
2010s American Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Persian Tabriz Circa 1880 - 69913
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Persian Tabriz featuring beautiful craftsmanship in Circa 1880. Designed with meticulous attention to detail, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing ...
Category
20th Century Persian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Senneh Scatter Rug
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful early 20th century Antique Persian Senneh Rug
Details
rug no. 31630
size 3'6" x 4' 9"
Antique Senneh rugs are one of the most distinctive of all Persian rugs, even thoug...
Category
20th Century Persian American Colonial Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 3x5 Pink And Green Striped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Raspberry Pink, Cream And Forest Green Zig Zag Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug-3'x5' (90x150cm)
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% c...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
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
Vintage Chinese Art Deco Pictorial Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This mid-20th century Chinese Art Deco rug, measuring 8' 10" x 11' 7", showcases a beautifully asymmetrical composition inspired by traditional Chinese landscape paintings. A soft gr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Abaca Custom Rug Sample, Black with Beige-Brown & Yellow Patterns
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. Lead times average 3-4 months depending on size, and can be expedited if needed.
Made with handbraided abaca, this custom rug sample represents Rug & Kilim's newest collection of the natural fiber in bold new patterns and colors seldom seen in the style—a luxurious and versatile new answer to sustainable design with vast design applications.
On the design:
This custom rug sample embodies eco-conscious design and inherent durability of abaca makes this piece a responsible choice for those seeking both beauty and longevity. The design employs a formal quatrefoil structure repeated in perfect quadrants, with each motif constructed from concentric spiral elements of varying diameters. The colorway utilizes the natural palette of abaca fiber—ranging from pale ivory to medium beige and rich chocolate brown—creating subtle chromatic variation. The design achieves visual interest through the interplay of positive and negative space, with the dark espresso ground providing dramatic contrast to the lighter spiral elements.
Each quatrefoil unit contains a central lemon-yellow spiral surrounded by petal-like forms in medium beige, connected by slender ivory bridges...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Yarn
9x12 Ft Contemporary Moroccan style Rug. 100% 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 style rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Corbusier Inspired Jazz Club Scene Tapestry or Carpet from the Brussels Expo '58
By Le Corbusier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Mid-Century tapestry or carpet mounted on wood stretcher boards. Inspired by characters in Le Corbusier's seminal 1948 Book 'Modulor', two cubist musicians are pictured in a smoke-filled jazz club. Whimsical and bright, this is the type of play on Modernism that Corbusier himself would have loved, and possibly commissioned. We were actually informed that the tapestry was a part of the '58 Brussels Expo in Belgium, and it is very possible it was made for or in tribute to the French architect who was commissioned to create the Philips Pavilion...
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Yarn
Unusual Gold Antique Oushak with Central Medallion
Located in New York, NY
The unusual old gold field shows a central, sand geometric medallion with palmette pendants and four supporting zebra palmettes. The rug features deep gold corners and a pale green b...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Turkish Vintage Anatolian Runner Rug 2'4" x 8'11" #16907
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Vintage Anatolian Runner Rug 2'4" x 8'11" #16907 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces at , where elegance meets functionality...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish 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
Theoretical Color 42 Carini Carpets x Michelle Weinberg Wool and Silk Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
This captivating collection showcases the creative partnership between Joseph Carini and artist, Michelle Weinberg, blending vibrant colors, intricate patterns, and exceptional textile artistry. Their shared enthusiasm for dynamic compositions and the rich history of handmade textiles laid the groundwork for this collaboration. Each piece is a handwoven carpet, meticulously crafted in Nepal through bespoke production, ensuring unmatched quality and artistry. This collection celebrates the duo’s passion for color and striking graphics, with only 10 pieces available for each design. Each carpet is customizable in size, material, and color to suit individual tastes.
“The carpets inspired by my Theoretical Color drawings are a sublime translation of these works which began as a mundane cataloging of the colored pencils I use. The bands of color gradients begin and end on surprising notes, and as handmade rugs they have a wow! impact. Precise color relationships always give me joy. The neutral tones setting up little explosions of fully saturated color are truly alive rendered in silk.”
--Michelle Weinberg
Shown here in a wool and silk twill, this 10x14 area rug...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Silk
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 9x12 Sky Blue And Red Stripe Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Sky Blue, Cream and Red Zig Zag Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug-9'x12' (270x360cm)
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Du...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
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
Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This mid-20th century Chinese Art Deco rug, measuring 8' 10" x 11' 3", showcases a beautifully refined design with a rich terracotta field. Scattered across the open expanse are trad...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco 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
Modern Indian Peshawar Handknotted Floral Wool Rug in Pale Brown
Located in Norwalk, CT
Experience the elegance of craftsmanship with this exquisite Modern Indian Peshawar handknotted floral wool rug. Skillfully woven by artisans, this rug showcases a stunning floral de...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Cotton Flat Weave Runner, 2x5.5 Feet Pink And Red Indian Striped Runner
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed, Raspberry Pink And Red Indian Dhurrie Runner-2'x5.5' (60x168cm)
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to t...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
New Contemporary Majestic Royal Tibetan Tiger Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
31343 New Modern Tibetan Tiger Carpet, 08'00 x 10'01. Bathed in an aura of regal magnetism, this majestic contemporary Tibetan Tiger rug is a study in audacity, tradition, and luxury...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Tibetan Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Antique Native American Navajo Rug 3.3' x 6', 1900s - 2B021
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Introducing our Handmade Antique Native American Navajo Rug, a unique piece that brings history and artistry into your space. Measuring 3.3’ x 6’ (100cm x 182cm), this rug from the e...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Early 20th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Worn Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th-century room size square antique Turkish Oushak rug
Details
rug no. j4246
size 10' 6" x 11' (320 x 335 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Sky Blue And White Scalloped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Reversible Sky Blue And White Four Sided Scalloped Indian Rug - 5'x8'
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
21st Century East Turkestan Khotan Pictorial Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A modern East Turkestan Khotan pictorial room size carpet handmade during the 21st century.
Measures: 12' 4" x 14' 1"
Category
21st Century and Contemporary East Turkestani Khotan Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
6.3x9.6 ft Modern Handmade Moroccan Tulu Rug, 100% Soft, Cozy Natural Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
100% Natural hand-spun wool of finest quality.
Available as seen or can be custom produced in any design, size, color combination and pile thickness requested.
These beautiful han...
Category
2010s Moroccan Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Saltillo Serape Mexican Blanket, 19th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
A Saltillo serape is a type of Mexican blanket that originated in Saltillo, a city in the northern state of Coahuila. It is typically made of wool and features vibrant colors and intricate designs, often incorporating geometric shapes and floral motifs. The Saltillo serape is a popular item in Mexican culture...
Category
19th Century Mexican American Colonial Antique 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
Rug & Kilim’s Abaca Custom Rug Sample, Beige, Red and Cream Geometric Patterns
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
Hemp
3' x 6'7'' Decorative Vintage Handmade Wool Accent Rug in Neutral Colors
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
1950s Turkish Oushak Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Russian Samarghand Area Rugs Circa 1910 - Wool Brown Ivory Yellow 71606
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Russian Samarghand featuring Area Rugs in Circa 1910. Designed with Wool and BrownIvoryYellow, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Russian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Circa 1900 Oversize Red Persian Tehran Rug Carpet, 11'5 x 23'11
Located in New York, NY
11'5 x 23'11. The Zil-i-Sultan (Shadow of the Sultan) design is a 19th century Persian all-over pattern of repeating vases, birds, flowers, bouquets and other decorative small elemen...
Category
19th Century Persian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Large Brown Vintage Turkish Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage brown Turkish Kars rug
Measures: 16'' x 24''
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Zabihi Collection Antique Ziegler Mahal Persian 19th Century Carpet
Located in New York, NY
a late 19th century Ziegler Sultanabad Mahal room-size square rug
Details
rug no. 10809
size 8' 10" x 10' 1" (269 x 307 cm)
Woven in a series of villages in Western Central Iran, S...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Rustic Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
5x9 Ft Vintage Handmade Turkish Wool Area Rug for Living Room Decor
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Infuse your home with the timeless beauty of this traditional vintage handmade Turkish rug, a hand-knotted masterpiece crafted from a luxurious blend of wool and cotton. Woven by ski...
Category
1960s Turkish Rustic Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Chinese Art Deco Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This mid-20th century Chinese Art Deco rug, measuring 10' 0" x 11' 8", showcases a refined and sophisticated design that blends traditional Chinese motifs with Art Deco elegance. The...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Chinese Peking Inspired English Axminster Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A Chinese Pictorial Peking Inspired English Axminster Room Size Carpet handmade during the Mid-20th century.
Measures: 8' 11" x 11' 9"
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Moroccan Beni Mrirt rug, Tribal Pattern Green Color Berber 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
Old Vintage Tekke Bukhara Turkmen Carpet, Bokhara Buhara Turkoman Rug
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Central Asian Old Tekke Bukhara Turkmen Carpet from the Turkmenistan Bukhara region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
Bukhara carpet (Turkmen Rug, Bokhara, Bu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Uzbek Oushak Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
6.7x9.7 Ft Contemporary Handmade Low Pile Turkish Wool Area 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
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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