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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Style: Victorian
Style: Medieval
3'2"x9'3" Multicolored Vintage Persian Hamadan Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner 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
1950s Persian Medieval Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
2'1"x8'3" Coral Color Antique Turkish Oushak Wool Weft Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Coral Color, Antique Turkish Oushak, Clean, Even Wear, Wool Weft, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Runner, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Latex: No
Pile height: 0.25 Inches
Style: Trad...
Category
1920s Turkish Medieval Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Green, Red, and Beige Distressed Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Indian Agra carpet with a weathered appeal from the early 20th century. In the Persian Sultanabad-Mahal style, but with a green field instead of madder red, the gently sca...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Victorian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Brown Evenly Worn Vintage Northwest Persian Hand Knotted Wool Clean Runner 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
1960s Persian Medieval Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Pink Overdyed Old Northwest Persian Hand Knotted Rustic Look Wool Runner 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
1960s Persian Medieval Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
2'7"x13'4" Purple Antique Persian Sarouk Pure Wool Hand Knotted Clean Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Cardinal Purple, Antique Persian Sarouk in Good Condition, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Full Pile, Clean, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Runner, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: W...
Category
1920s Persian Medieval Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
3'5"x12'6" Midnight Blue Antique Persian Malayer Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Midnight Blue, Antique Persian Malayer in Good Condition, Full Pile, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Clean, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Runner, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wo...
Category
1930s Persian Medieval Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Cinnamon Red Antique Persian Sarouk Clean Hand Knotted Soft Wool 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 Medieval Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Large Antique Flat Portuguese Arraiolos Needlepoint Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the elegance of our early 20th-century Portuguese needlepoint Arraiolas rug. Adorned with a captivating geometrical Victorian design in soothing blue and beige hues, this ex...
Category
Early 20th Century Portuguese Victorian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Hemp, Cotton, Wool
Bobyrug’s Beautiful vintage French embroidered tapestry, Bayeux museum design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the charm of our exquisite vintage French tapestry embroidery featuring a section from the Bayeux tapestry. Entirely hand embroidered with wool on a cotton foundation with t...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Medieval Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
9'3"x12'1" Orange Vintage Persian Tabriz Pure Wool Hand Knotted Oriental 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
1960s Persian Medieval Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
2'x2'6" Jalapeno Red Mat Antique Persian Sarouk Hand Knotted Pure Wool Clean 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 Medieval Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Vintage French hand printed Tapestry Vendanges museum Design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the elegance of this mid-century French hand-printed tapestry featuring the exquisite design of the renowned medieval museum tapestry, "Les Vendanges" (grape harvest) from t...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Medieval Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Crimson Red Old Turkeman Bokara Elephant Feet Medallions Hand Knotted Wool 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
1930s Turkmen Medieval Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
13'5"x19'8" Ivory Antique Persian Kerman Hand Knotted Pure Wool Oversized Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Alabaster White, Antique Persian Kerman with Poetry and Animal Figurines, Birds and Tigers, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oversized Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Latex: No
Pile hei...
Category
1880s Persian Medieval Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Indian Agra Rug with Garden Panel Design, Hotel Lobby Size Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
77790 Antique Indian Garden Panel Agra rug with Victorian Style 09'08 x 28'05. Cleverly composed and distinctively well-balanced, this hand knotted wool antique Indian garden panel A...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Victorian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Fine Antique English Needlepoint Rug
Located in Milan, IT
A refined English needlework distinguished by the horizontal arrangement of a centralised motif, this being composed of a delicately rendered floral bouquet in a basket on an ivory o...
Category
1890s British Victorian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique English Needlepoint Tristan and Isolde Tapestry with Medieval Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78092 Antique English Needlepoint Tristan and Isolde Tapestry with Medieval Style 02'04 x 03'05. Drawing inspiration from Viking love-romance history and Celtic legend, this handwoven wool antique English needlepoint tapestry beautifully embodies Medieval style. The wall tapestry depicts Isolde and Tristan drinking the love potion. This is a Petit Point with metallic thread (possibly silver/gold). The colors join to create a truly compelling dance, and inaudibly speak with a timeless voice that is characterized by sensual decadence, as well as by stately action. All facets of this piece collectively entwine to form the striking and grand charm of a textile that is worthy to depict the tender, emotive, and vibrant details of humans and histories, no longer known. With its commitment to tradition and heart full of whimsy, this Medieval style tapestry...
Category
Early 20th Century English Medieval Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Taupe Worn Down Bohemian Vintage Persian Lilahan Hand Knotted Pure Wool 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
1960s Persian Medieval Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
3'9"x10'10" Multicolored Vintage Persian Serab Worn Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Vintage Persian Serab Design, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craf...
Category
1960s Persian Medieval Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
3'7"x6'5" Brown Vintage Persian Baluch Pure Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Dark Chocolate Brown, Vintage Persian Baluch, Serrated Repetitive Geometrical Medallion Design, Excellent Condition, Pure Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug.
Primary materials: Wool
La...
Category
1960s Persian Medieval Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Mashhad Gallery Rug, Extra-Long Hotel Size Aisle Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
60735 Antique Persian Mashhad Gallery Rug, 05'00 x 21'09.
Emulating timeless style with incredible detail and texture, this antique Persian Mashhad rug is a captivating vision of woven beauty. The open coveted field and earthy colorway woven into this piece work together creating a regal, elegant look. A Herati border enclosed with burgundy wine meander guard borders create a refreshing finish to this antique Mashhad runner. The highly effective use of negative space from the open tan field ensures the elegant border takes center stage. Due to an artful balance of timeless style and decadence, this extra-long Persian gallery rug is capable of a variety of successful design applications, particularly in interiors wanting a scaled back yet elevated look with an appreciation for the subtleties of a sophisticated aesthetic.
Perfect for stair tread runner, an extra-long hallway, entryway or grand foyer, corridor, grand parlor, home office, academic library, executive suite, theater room, billiards room, game room, bedroom, study, studio. It would also make a lovely accent in a formal dining room, behind the sofa table in the living room, or placed in a boutique hotel lobby. With its versatility and simple approach, this extra-long antique Persian runner...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Victorian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
12'1"x19'2" Red Antique Persian Serapi Heriz Hand Knotted All Wool Oversized Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Auburn Red, Antique Persian Serapi Heriz, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Some Wear, Clean, Oversized, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Latex: No
Pile height: 0.25 Inches
Style: Traditi...
Category
Early 1900s Persian Medieval Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Tabriz Small Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Tabriz small room size carpet handmade during the early 20th century with a field in warm earth tones and the border in slate and light...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Victorian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Pretty Vintage French screen printed Tapestry by hand. « Sheep shearing »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the elegance of this mid-century French screen printed tapestry by hand featuring the exquisite design of the renowned medieval museum tapestry,I « La tonte des Moutons» ( S...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Medieval Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
2'2"x9' Link White Hand Knotted Wool Vintage Persian Tabriz Runner Oriental 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
1960s Persian Medieval Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Red Hand Knotted Worn Down Vintage Wool Persian Heriz with Tribal Ambience 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
1960s Persian Medieval Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
8'4"x11'3" Apple Red Vintage Persian Heriz Pure Wool Hand Knotted Oriental 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
1960s Persian Medieval Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
5'1"x13'3" Blue Overdyed Vintage Persian Bakhtiari Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Overdyed Midnight Blue, Vintage Persian Bakhtiari, Hand Knotted Pure Wool, Wide Runner Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Latex: No
Pile height: 0.25 Inches
Style: Transitional
Pri...
Category
1960s Persian Medieval Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
3'x9' Red Persian Bakhtiar Hand Knotted Natural Wool Clean Vintage Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Vintage Persian Bakhtiar, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craftsma...
Category
1960s Persian Medieval Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Burnt Orange Vintage West Persian Wide Gallery Size Runner Wool Hand Knotted 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
1970s Persian Medieval Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
7'10"x10'7" Red Centre Geometric Element Pure Wool Vintage Worn Down Clean 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
1960s Persian Medieval Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century English Needlepoint Carpet ( 17'4" x 24'3" -528 x 739 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century English Needlepoint Carpet ( 17'4" x 24'3" -528 x 739 )
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1'10"x2'6" Red Hand Knotted Pure Wool Antique Persian Sarouk Mat Oriental 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 Medieval Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Red Antique Persian Serapi Heriz Wool Hand Knotted Even Wear Rug 11'3"x15'3"
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
1890s Persian Medieval Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
8'9"x11'5" Yellow Antique Persian Kerman Even Wear Pure Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Lemon Chiffon Yellow, Antique Persian Kerman in Good Condition, All Over Flower Design, Even Wear, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Clean, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug...
Category
1920s Persian Medieval Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
11'x13' Red Semi Antique Persian Heriz Clean Pure Wool Hand Knotted Squarish Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Crimson Red, Semi Antique, Persian Heriz, Full Pile, Clean, Soft and in Very Good Condition, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Squarish, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Latex: No
Pile he...
Category
1960s Persian Medieval Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Gray Hand Loomed Fine Jacquard Wool and Plant Based Silk Round Rug 12'0" x 12'0"
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 Medieval Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Blue with Yellow Antique Persian Bakhtiari Hand Knotted Pure Wool 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
Early 1900s Persian Medieval Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Stone Blue Vintage Persian Kerman Hand Knotted Pure Wool Worn Down Rug 1'9"x3'7"
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
1960s Persian Medieval Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
4'4"x9'3" Red Vintage Persian Viss Hand Knotted Pure Wool Wide Abrash Runner 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
1960s Persian Medieval Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Beige Hand Knotted Soft Shiny Wool The Sunset Rosettes Runner Rug 2'9"x15'10"
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 Medieval Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
White Sickle Leaf Hand Knotted Silk and Wool Oriental XL Runner Rug 2'7"x23'10"
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 Medieval Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Ivory Sickle Leaf Wool and Silk Hand Knotted XL Runner Oriental Rug 2'6" x 27'7"
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 Medieval Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Old Spanish Savonnerie Exc Cond Hand-Knotted Oversize Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Old Spanish Savonnerie Exc Cond Hand-Knotted Oversize Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries...
Category
20th Century Spanish Medieval Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
10'x13' Gray Hand Knotted All Wool Pile Overdyed Vintage Persian Kerman Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Vintage Zoroastrian Karman, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving crafts...
Category
1960s Persian Medieval Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Blue Vintage Medallion Turkish Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a blue vintage Turkish rug.
17'' x 17''
Category
Mid-20th Century Late Victorian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
9'1"x12'10" Vermilion Red Vintage Overdyed Persian Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Vermilion Red, Vintage Overdyed Persian Patchwork Design, Handmade Hand Knotted Pure Wool, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Latex: No
Pile height: 0.25 Inches
Style: Transitional...
Category
1960s Persian Medieval Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
4'3"x7'10" Blue Wool Handmade Overdyed Vintage Persian Tabriz Wide Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Admiral Blue, Soft Wool, Handmade, Overdyed Vintage Persian Tabriz, Wide Runner, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Latex: No
Pile height: 0.25 Inches
Style: Transitional
Primary c...
Category
1960s Persian Medieval Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Blue Hand Knotted Wool Clean Vintage Persian Kerman Sheared Low Rustic Feel 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
1960s Persian Medieval Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
8'1"x11' Deep Green Hand Knotted Pure Wool Vintage Tabriz Clean Oriental 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
1960s Persian Medieval Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vivid Orange Overdyed Old Persian Tabriz Barjasta Design Wool Hand Knotted 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
1960s Persian Medieval Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Oversized Vintage Persian Tabriz Hunting Rug, Hotel Lobby Size Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
76680 Vintage Persian Tabriz Hunting Rug 14’07 x 21’09. Reminiscences of an exotic journey and worldly sophistication, this hand-knotted wool vintag...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Medieval Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
9'7"x12'7" Forest Green Vintage Persian Kerman Hand Knotted Clean Pure Wool 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
1960s Persian Medieval Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Yazd Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78306 Antique Persian Yazd Rug, 03'00 x 05'02. Immerse yourself in the enchanting allure of this hand-knotted wool antique Persian Yazd rug, a masterpiece...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Victorian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
3'6"x9'8" Brown Soft Wool Vintage Persian Heriz Hand Knotted Runner Oriental 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
1960s Persian Medieval Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
6'3"x9'10" Gray Earthtone Color Vintage Afghan Balooch Hand Knotted All Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Agreeable Gray, Earthtone Color, Vintage Afghan Baluch with Bold Geometric Pattern, Natural Color, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Latex: No
Pile height...
Category
1960s Afghan Medieval Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Large Room Size Carpet in Beige and Mauve
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Tabriz large room size rug handmade during the mid-20th century with large palmettes connected by vines over a beige field and a border with shades of mauve.
Mea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Victorian 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.