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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Tribal
Dash & Albert Petit Diamond Platinum Rug
Located in Hudson, NY
Effortlessly elevate any space with our Diamond Handwoven Indoor/Outdoor Rug. Featuring a geometric pattern and a soft, lightweight feel underfoot, it’s crafted from ultra-durable, e...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Polystyrene
Hand-Tufted 'Manuscrit' Runner by Joaquim Ruiz Millet for Nanimarquina
Located in Glendale, CA
Hand-Tufted 'Manuscrit' Runner by Joaquim Ruiz Millet for Nanimarquina.
Executed in 100% hand-tufted New Zealand wool. The absence of color makes each of these rugs a dichotomy, a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Tuareg Mat in Beige with Black Medallions, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage Moroccan floor covering is a 9x13 Tuareg mat from the nomadic tribe of the same name. Handwoven with reeds and leather circa 1950-1960, its natural materials enjoy warm ...
Category
1950s Moroccan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Leather, Reed
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Blue And Green Leaf Pattern Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed Blue And Green Leaf Patterned Indian Rug-6'x9'
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
Vintage Beni Ourain Rug
Located in Saint Paul, MN
One-of-a-kind vintage Beni Orin rug, handknotted. From Middle Atlas mountains of Morocco.
Beautiful criss-cross pattern reminiscent of rugs in Alvar Aalto interiors.
Category
Mid-20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Collectible Antique Midcentury Blue Green Vintage Moroccan Wool Shag Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
This antique vintage Moroccan rug came from the Beni Mguild tribe from the central middle Atlas mountains. This rug features beautiful dye, exhibiting great color and movement. It wa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Tribal Antique Persian Floor Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Large pillow made from an antique Persian Serab rug from the 19th century with cotton back and zipper closure included.
Measures: 24'' x 31''.
Category
20th Century Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Wool, Foam
Zabihi Collection Tribal Mini Khani Ersari Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th century tribal ersari rug in green and brown with a mini khani pattern often found in 19th century caucasian rugs
Details
rug no. j3942
size 10' 3" x 12' 10" (312 x 39...
Category
Early 20th Century Afghan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Beni Ourain Moroccan Rug, Nomadic Charm Meets Midcentury Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
20656 Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, 06'00 x 11'09. Originating from the Beni Ourain tribe, an integral part of the broader Berber ethnic group in Morocco, these Moroccan rugs are...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Kilim Cushion Cover Sky Blue Traditional Wool Scatter Cushion Pillow
Located in Wembley, GB
This new traditional kilim cushion cover is a handwoven piece constructed in the early 21st century. The design has been delicately woven by hand and features a symmetrical geometric...
Category
Early 2000s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Cotton
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Beige-Brown Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 6x8 modern rug from Rug & Kilim’s bold Mid-Century Modern Collection, in collaboration with modern artist Jenn Ski. Hand knotted in wool and all-natural silk, exploring varied atom...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 6x9 Blue And White Striped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed Sky Blue And White Striped Indian Rug-6'x9'
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
Modernist Textured Moroccan Style Tarifa Rug by Alberto Levi Gallery
Located in Milan, IT
Our contemporary modern collection reimagines the quintessential Moroccan rug through bold, geometric forms and colour palettes. Each a modern heirloom piece, we strive for longevity...
Category
2010s Afghan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 6x9 Sky Blue Leaf Patterned Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed Sky Blue And Green Leaf Patterned Indian Rug-6'x9'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special ma...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie rug
Size: 10'4" × 12'6" (314 × 381 cm)
The vintage Indian rug bears a classic design. Its main field features rows of diamond elements enclosed with a thick, G...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
'Dibujo Tinta 1957' Rug by Eduardo Chillida for Nanimarquina
Located in Glendale, CA
'Dibujo Tinta 1957' rug by Eduardo Chillida for Nanimarquina.
Born in 1924, Eduardo Chillida was a celebrated and prolific Spanish sculptor. He began his life work in Paris, but ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 5x8 Blue And White Striped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Blue And White Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug-5'x8'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manufacturing...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 6x9 Coral And Blue Striped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Coral, Lavender And Indigo Blue Scalloped Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug-6'x9'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due t...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Mid-20th Century Persian Gabbeh Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful and bold mid-20th century Persian Gabbeh rug with a geometric abrash indigo medallion set against an abrash crimson field, with a single goat in three corners...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Handmade Wool Rug – 1980s, Beautiful Grey Tones, 173 x 195 cm
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This stunning vintage Moroccan rug, crafted by hand around the 1980s, showcases beautiful grey tones in high-quality wool, making it an elegant yet versatile piece. Measuring 173 x 1...
Category
1980s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Tribal Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Bakhtiari Pictorial Square Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Pictorial accent rug in square format handmade by the Bakhtiari nomadic tribe during the mid-20th century with a pictorial design of an androgynous figure...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal 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
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 9x12 Blue And Green Scallop Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Sky Blue & Forest Green Four Sided Scalloped Rug-9'x12'
(Scallops runs on all 4 Sides)
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
1980s Gorgeous Geometric Italian Woolen Rug by Missoni for T&J Vestor
Located in Milano, IT
1980s Gorgeous rug by Missoni for T&J Vestor. Pure wool Made in Italy. In excellent condition like new. Signed at the bottom. This rug is a true example of amazing Italian design.
Di...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Runner, 3x10 Tan And Cream Stripe Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed, Tan And Cream Striped Indian Dhurrie Runner-3'x10' (90x300cm)
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to th...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Verner Panton 'Wave' Rug 240 x 170cm in Grey for Verpan
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton 'Wave' Rug 240 x 170cm for Verpan. Current production.
As well as adding a sculptural feature to a room, rugs also serve to emphasize and/or transform the dimensions o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 14x16 Blue And White Striped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed Sky Blue And White Striped Indian Rug-14'x16'
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
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Green & Teal Blue Scalloped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Forest Green & Teal Blue Two Sided Scalloped Rug-5'x8' (Scallops runs on all 5' Sides)
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-w...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Style Tribal Rug in Red Orange Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
An 9 x 12 ode to celebrated tribal rug styles, from the classic selections in Rug & Kilim’s Homage Collection. Hand knotted in wool, enjoying burnt red and orange geometric pattern t...
Category
2010s Indian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Mid-Century Moroccan Berber Transitional Black Wool Rug by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Morocco in 1950, this vintage mid-century Moroccan Berber rug employs a distinguished transitional approach to matriarchal and patriarchal symbolism in its field des...
Category
1950s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Judith Johansson Swedish Flat Weave "Björkered" Signed JJ designed Sweden 1962
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Judith Johansson Swedish Flat Weave "Björkered" Signed JJ designed Sweden 1962
This is a classic and very sought after design and designer. Top class in Swedish designer handwoven ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern 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
Bobyrug’s Antique Moroccan Fez Embroidery
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful and very fine embroidery from Fez, Morocco, blue silk hand embroidered on cotton foundation.
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"Experience the epitome of luxury and craftsmanship with our exquisite col...
Category
Late 19th Century Moroccan Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Antique Turkoman Asmalyk Camel Trapping Textile Wall Hanging
Located in Savannah, GA
Rare Turkoman hand-knotted decorative asmalyk which is a camel trapping used in weddings.
Measures: 31 inches tall to end of tassels. See other measurem...
Category
1890s Turkmen Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1980s Italian Woven Pure Wool "Arlequine" Rug Ottavio Missoni for T&J Vestor
Located in Firenze, FI
Ottavio Missoni "Arlequine" vintage rug made in the 80s in pure virgin wool by the company T&J Vestor, founded in 1921 by Rosita Missoni, and now acquired by Missoni Home.
This beaut...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Tribal Bakhtiari Sampler Textile Rug
Located in New York, NY
a2nd quarte of the 20th century Persian Bakhtiari Sampler Rug
Measures: 1'8'' x 1'10''.
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal 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
Early 20th Century S. Persian Double Saddle-Bag Carpet ( 2'4" x 4'9" - 72 x 145)
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century S. Persian Double Saddle-Bag Carpet ( 2'4" x 4'9" - 72 x 145 )
Category
Early 1900s Persian Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Verner Panton Rug for Edward Fields
Located in Chicago, IL
Panton for Edward Fields custom Op-Art rug.
[Signed Edward Fields Panton 23135] on Verso.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Moroccan Berber Rug
Located in Milan, IT
A rather unusual Berber rug from the Ait Sgogou tribe, located in the Moroccan Middle Atlas, distinguished by a rich red open field embellished at both ends by contorting horizontal ...
Category
1960s Moroccan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
French Mid-Century Modern Red Wool Rug in the style of André Arbus
Located in Milan, IT
Carpets woven with open fields surrounded by a leafy frame are typical of the so-called French 'neoclassical' artists, of which André Arbus is a leading representative. These artists...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 6x9 Blue And White Striped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Blue And White Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug-6'x9'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manufacturing...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
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
1968 Swedish Rug by Stockholm Läns Hemslöjdsförening
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Vintage Swedish rug made in 1968 by Stockholm Läns Hemslöjdsförening. Made in vibrant purple, blue, orange and brown shades with new fringes. Made with tapestry technique th...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Azilal Berber Moroccan White Miniature Rug with Black Directional Motifs
Located in Milan, IT
Azilal rugs woven with natural, undyed ivory and brown/black wool constitute the most renowned body of weavings for this area. Their popularity is due perhaps to their aesthetic affi...
Category
1980s Moroccan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Brown And White Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed Brown And White Striped Rug-6'x9'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manufacturing techni...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
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
Zabihi Collection Antique Tekke Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 19th-century Tekke rug in a lumbar size.
Measures: 16" x 24".
Category
20th Century Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Green & White Indian Shooting Star Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Forest Green Shooting Star Rug-6'x9'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manufacturing techniques ...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Handmade Cotton Flat Weave Area Rug, 2x3 Green And White Diamond Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Area Rug, Green and White Diamond Pattern Indian Rug-2'x3'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special ma...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Blue, Lavender & Cream Indian Star Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Reversible Sky Blue, Lavender & Cream Indian Star Geometric Rug - 8'x10'
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
Rare Swedish Röllakan Opal Rug by Brita Svefors for Axeco, 170x230cm, 5.6x7.6ft
Located in Bochum, NRW
Brita Svefors Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, Sweden 1960s.
This handwoven wool vintage Swedish Scandinavian rollakan rug is named "Opal".
Brita Svefors designed this masterpiece for ...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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
1950's Colorful Berber Moroccan Azilal Rug with Modern Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
20360 Vintage Moroccan Azilal Rug, 04’04 x 12’07. Hailing from the provincial capital of central Morocco in the High Atlas Mountains, Azilal rugs are a type of Berber rug renowned f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Tribal Shiraz with Medallion Design on Dark Background
Located in Atlanta, GA
This vintage Persian Shiraz features a rich navy blue background under the centered red medallions, edged with green, gold, taupe, maroon, pinks and reds. Paired with earthy tones, such as greens, creams, oranges, and reds, in an intricate tribal border, this conversational piece merits congruency with many interiors.
Keivan Woven Arts: rug EMB-9694-P13894 Measures: 5'3 x 8'4 Country of origin: Iran Type: Shiraz Circa 1920 Key Words: Antique Persian Rug, Vintage Persian Rugs, Authentic Shiraz Rug, Vintage Shiraz, Shiraz Antique Rug, Diamond Medallion Rug...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1960s Red Vintage Turkish Runner 3'3" x 10'11"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Introducing a one-of-a-kind vintage Turkish hand-knotted wool rug, carefully crafted by skilled artisans using traditional techniques passed down through generations. This exquisite ...
Category
1960s Turkish Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Little Vintage Baluch Afghan Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice tribal Baluch Afghan rug with geometrical design and nice colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on wool foundation.
Category
Mid-20th Century Afghan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1970’s Pink Boujad Berber Moroccan Carpet with Modern Cubist Style
Located in Dallas, TX
20366 Vintage Rehamna Boujad Moroccan Rug, 05'11 x 09'00. Experience the fusion of Cubist flair and Southwest boho chic in this meticulously hand-knotted wool vintage Boujad Moroccan...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century 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.