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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Tribal
Vintage Green Indian Gabbeh Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78769 Vintage Green Indian Gabbeh Rug, 08'00 x 09'08. Hand-knotted wool Indian Gabbeh rugs are traditional rugs from India, influenced by Persian culture. Crafted by skilled artisans...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Tree And Cloud Scallop Edge Neutral Chinese Inspired Area Rug by Joseph Carini
Located in New York, NY
Tree and Cloud is a mainstay Carini Carpets signature design by Joseph Carini. This is rendition features a custom scalloped edge. The field is a beautiful neutral cafe au lait tan b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Contemporary and Colorful Turkish Souf Oushak Room Size Carpet in Pink and Green
Located in New York, NY
A modern Turkish Souf Oushak room size carpet handmade during the 21st century. Souf is an unusual weaving technique that incorporates both the han...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Residue Wool Rug Bone White
Located in Stockholm, SE
Residue Bone White Rug is a unique, big rug with one organic stripe that makes a difference in the height. With its structured wool and the high and low cut, Residue can be an art pi...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Antique Afshar Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the timeless elegance of a late 19th-century fine Afshar rug. Hand-knotted with meticulous craftsmanship, this masterpiece features a decorative design on a deep navy backgr...
Category
Late 19th Century Asian Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Irregular Shape with Abstract Pink Blush Terracotta Maroon 'Hey Archie' by RAG
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Hey Archie Rug is made with a combination of Terracotta green and a touch of maroon.
Original designed by Rannisa Soraya from RAG Home Jakarta
Hand-t...
Category
Early 2000s Indonesian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Rare Oversize Mauritanian Sahara Tuareg Leather and Reed Rug
Located in Milan, IT
The carpets of the Tuareg, who are cattle herding nomads inhabiting a vast expanse of the Sahara desert, are among the most exciting group of weavings to appear on the market. These ...
Category
1930s Mauritanian Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Leather, Reed
Magic Trick Custom Design
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Custom size 60 x 90 cm with digital design attached on the details picture. We can do custom design by size and colors.
Category
2010s Asian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Acrylic
Beautiful 1960s French Hand Knotted Rug Signed Jacques Borker
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Wonderful original French mid-20th century modern rug, with beautiful abstract design and nice colors with pink, yellow, black, blue and green, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Handwoven Jute Carpet Rug by Kilombo Home Natural Colors Diamonds
By Kilombo Home
Located in Madrid, ES
This jute rug has been ethically hand woven in the finest jute yarns by artisans in Northern India, using a traditional weaving technique of this area.
Each rug is handwoven with irr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Jute
Red Multicolor Vintage Turkish Runner 2'7" x 11'9"
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
cc-tapis Feathers Round Shaped Handknotted Tibetan Rug by Maarten De Ceulaer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand-knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave and a Himalayan wool and pure silk coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 252.000 individual knots per squaremeter approximately. The sale of every rug supports cc-for education. Maarten has always had an affinity for birds and years ago he came across the illustrations by John James Audubon and John Gould which have been inspiration ever since. Inspiration which he has tweaked, morphed and abstracted into a collection of ultra-detailed rugs.
Maarten De Ceulaer was born in Belgium in 1983. He first studied Interior Design at the Sint-Lukas Hogeschool in Brussels. Attracted by conceptual and narrative design, he continued his studies at the Design Academy Eindhoven. A strong passion for travelling inspired his graduation project ‘A Pile of Suitcases’, which was immediately picked up by Nina Yashar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Natural Raw Wool Flatweave Hand Knotted Rug Sample
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
12" x 12" Sample
Hand knotted, flat-weave raw wool
Origin: India
Field Color: Ivory
Accent Colors: Brown, Beige
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Moroccan Beni Mrirt rug 3'x5’, Modern Geometric Pattern 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 Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78386 Vintage Moroccan rug, 04'08 x 10'02. With its nomadic charm, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool vintage Moroccan rug is a captivating vision of woven beauty....
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Hand Tufted Wool Rug Made in Spain White, Grey & Beige Abstract Serenity
By Kilombo Home
Located in Madrid, ES
This rug is handmade in Spain using the hand tufting technique.
We use only the finest natural yarns, 100% pure virgin wool with a thickness of 15mm. Latex backing
- Customize in an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Bidjar Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Bidjar rug from the early 20th century. The wine red small Herati pattern field is overlaid by a light blue involute Herati medallion which, in turn, is centered b...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1980s Vintage Sofreh Kilim Rug in Green & Beige-Brown Border by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool circa 1980-1990, from a rare vintage curation of small-sized Kilim rugs joining our tribal classics. A lineage called Sofreh rugs, distinguished among Persian flat ...
Category
1980s Persian Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Tribal Rug with Animal Pictorials
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool, this 3x4 modern pictorial rug represents a new line of tribal carpets in the Modern Classics Collection by Rug & Kilim. Each piece represents the work of women ...
Category
2010s Afghan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th-Century Tribal Khotan Samarkand Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Samarkand Rugs: The desert oasis of Khotan was an important stop on the Silk Road. The people of Khotan were expert carpet weavers who produced high quality antique rugs and ...
Category
19th Century Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
21th Century Modern Runner Rug Geometric Pattern Dark Green Black & Neutral
Located in Porto, PT
Organic Modern Runner Rug Geometric Pattern Dark Green, Black & Neutral
The Black Pepper Runner brings a spicy aroma akin to a sensation o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Synthetic, Natural Fiber
989 -19th Century Boukara Carpet
Located in Paris, FR
989 - 19th century Boukara.
Category
1890s Central Asian Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Handwoven Flat-Weave Wool Kilim Rug Eyes Blue
By Chio Leon
Located in Madrid, ES
Eyes is an Rocío Leon's desing for Kilombo Home.
This rug has been ethically hand woven in the finest wool yarns by artisans in north of India, using a traditional weaving technique...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Nice modern French Aubusson Tapestry by « Lartigaud »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the elegance of modern French tapestry with the exquisite "Floride" (Florida) design by Jean Michel Lartigaud. This limited edition masterpiece, woven in vibrant shades of o...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Afghan Moroccan Style Rug with Black and Brown Tribal Details on Ivory Field
Located in Dallas, TX
Modern Afghan rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool. It’s colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. This piece is a traditional Afghan weaving f...
Category
2010s Afghan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Oversized Rug & Kilim's Scandinavian Style Rug in Beige with Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 10x14 rug is a contemporary flatweave from the award-winning Scandinavian rug collection by Rug & Kilim. Hand woven in wool, its design reimagines the Swedish minimalist and dec...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Curvy Edge Himalayan Wool Veranda Runner by Jensin Okunishi Studio
Located in Decatur, GA
This unique hand-knotted Himalayan wool runner was inspired by the dynamic rhythms of the city of Osaka. High rise apartment buildings with their endless rows of balconies are captur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, 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
cc-tapis Rotazioni A Rug by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave and Himalayan wool coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 125.000 individual kno...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
1850s Antique Turkish Family Prayer Rug 10'5''x8'1''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Turkish Family Prayer Rug From 1850 10'5''x8'1''
one of a kind 1 of 1
more info upon request
Category
Mid-19th Century Unknown Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Large 'Tres Vegetal' Hand-Loomed Rug for Nanimarquina
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 'Tres Vegetal' hand-loomed rug for Nanimarquina.
Fabricated from a natural blend of New Zealand wool, felt, and jute, 'Tres Vegetal' is a traditi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Jute, Felt
ClassiCon Customizable Wendingen Rug in Wool by Eileen Gray
By Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
Eileen Gray created not only some of the most important furniture classics of the 20th century but also had her own studio where rugs were produced ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
cc-tapis Lunar Addiction Square Undyed Rug by Studiopepe
By Studiopepe, cc-tapis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave, a Himalayan wool and linen, coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 89.000 indiv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
cc-tapis Rug Bliss Round in Sand by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Born in France. Designed in Milan. Produced in Nepal.
cc-tapis is an Italian company which produces contemporary hand-knotted rugs which are created in Nepal by expert Tibetan artis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
8'8"x11'8" Olive Green Hand Knotted Sparrows on the Tree Peshawar Pure Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Olive Green, Hand Knotted, Sparrows on the Tree, Peshawar, Densely Woven, High Mountain Wool, Soft to the Touch, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Latex: No Pile
height: 0.25 Inc...
Category
2010s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
6.7x9.8 Ft Plain Solid Burnt Orange Turkish Rug. Modern Handmade Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage Turkish area rug re-dyed in burnt orange color for contemporary interiors.
Finely hand knotted, low wool pile on cotton foundation. Professionally washed.
Sturdy and can be...
Category
1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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
New Contemporary Ivory Area Rug, Modern Elegance Meets Minimalist Shibui Style
Located in Dallas, TX
30753 New Contemporary Ivory Area Rug with Minimalist Style 09'02 x 11'11. Embodying contemporary elegance and minimalism, this hand-loomed wool rug from modern India seamlessly enca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Red Persian Pictorial Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind Persian animal motif red Gabbeh rug from the late 20th century
Measures: 4' x 6'3''.
Category
Late 20th Century Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Oversized Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, 11’08 x 20’00
Located in Dallas, TX
74373 Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, 11’08 x 20’00. Nestled in the heart of central Anatolia, Turkey, the enchanting Sivas rugs emerge as masterpieces of flawless artistry and mesmerizing design. Each rug tells a tale of timeless elegance, adorned with intricate geometric or floral patterns and captivating central medallion motifs that captivate the eye and ignite the imagination. Crafted by skilled artisans using techniques passed down through generations, these rugs embody enduring beauty, cultural richness, and unmatched durability, inviting collectors from around the world to immerse themselves in their captivating allure and timeless charm.
Radiating timeless elegance and refinement, this oversized hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Sivas rug embodies the rustic charm of Spanish Colonial style with effortless grace. Its abrashed rustic red field serves as the canvas for an enchanting botanical motif, featuring the Mina Khani design that intricately weaves together columns of stylized flower roundels and delicate rosettes amidst a captivating maze of leaves and tiny blooms, all interconnected by angular vines. The rug is framed by a cloudband and palmette border, complemented by double guard borders adorned with meandering carnations and palmettes with arrows, adding a touch of classical grandeur to its rustic allure.
With a harmonious fusion of modern and traditional aesthetics, this large Turkish palace rug possesses a well-balanced design that exudes calm sophistication and timeless allure. Its captivating botanical motif and rich color palette effortlessly ground any space, infusing it with warmth, character, and a sense of refined elegance. Whether gracing the floors of a grand estate or adding character to a cozy home, this vintage Turkish Sivas rug promises to elevate any interior with its understated beauty and timeless charm.
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail and steeped in the rich traditions of Turkish craftsmanship, this exquisite rug embodies a legacy of artistry and heritage that transcends time and trends. Its enduring appeal and unmatched quality make it not just a floor covering, but a cherished heirloom to be passed down through generations, enriching homes with its timeless beauty and timeless grace.
Rendered in variegated shades of rustic red, brick red, scarlet red, rose, light pink, charcoal, dark gray, greige, taupe, tan, sand, ecru, beige, light gray, and almond with other accent colors.
Desirable Age Wear. Abrash.
Hand knotted wool.
Made in Turkey.
Measures: 11'08 x 20'00.
Hotel Lobby Size Carpet 12 x 20...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Abstract Composition Doodles Rug by Faye Toogood for cc-tapis
By Faye Toogood, cc-tapis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Limited edition of 5 rugs, personally signed by designer Faye Toogood.
Faye Toogood’s “Abstract Composition” is the third rug in a new upcoming collection of 6 designs called “Doo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
6x9ft Modern Moroccan Berber Beni Ourain design Tulu Rug. Custom Options Availab
Located in Spring Valley, NY
100% Natural Hand-Spun Wool of finest quality. Size: 6x9 ft
These beautiful hand-knotted rugs are produced from scratch in our atelier located in Central Anatolia, Turkey, famous fo...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Handwoven Polypropylene Outdoor Rug Carpet Light Green&Turquoise Gelato
By Kilombo Home
Located in Madrid, ES
This rug has been ethically hand woven in polypropylene yarns by artisans in north of India, using a traditional weaving technique which is native of this region.
It´s resistant to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Acrylic
cc-tapis NAÏF CROWN handmade rug in himalayan wool by David/Nicolas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Naïf Collection projects the designers’ sensibility for geometric shapes applied to an extremely suggestive form of sincere raw beauty. Guided by instinct rather than rigor, the coll...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Vintage Baluch Afghan rug in Blue, Black & Red Tribal Patterns from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 2x4 Baluch Afghan rug of the 1950s is the latest to enter Rug & Kilim’s Antique & Vintage collection.
On the Design:
The vintage Baluch rug carries triba...
Category
1950s Afghan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Indian Flatweave Dhurrie Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This 21st-century Indian flatweave Dhurrie rug, measuring 9' 4" x 12' 3", features a bold yet timeless geometric design. The composition consists of alternating horizontal stripes in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Bobyrug’s Little Vintage Tribal Moroccan Woven Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice Moroccan flat woven rug with geometrical tribal design and beautiful colors, entirely hand woven with wool and silk on cotton foundation.
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"Experience the epitome of luxury ...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk, Cotton
Modern Rust Kilim Flatweave Geometric Pattern Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Modern Persian Kilim flatweave wool orange field. This piece has goldenrod accents in a gorgeous all-over geometric design.
This rug measures 10'3" x 12'11".
Our rug...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug 31st October - Wool Modern Geometric Beige Fuchsia Dhurrie Carpet Handmade
By Carpets CC
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Design Title: "31st October Pink"
"31st October" was made on ALL Saint's Day from a Halloween inspiration.
The carpet is made on a table hand-loom. Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Scatter Size Persian Kurd Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th Century Persian Kurd Small Rug
2'9'' x 4'7''
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Persian Style Runner in Beige with Pink and Black Horse Pictorials
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics collection is a 3x10 pictorial runner—a contemporary resurrection of one of the most collectible primitivist styles.
Further on t...
Category
2010s Afghan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Needlepoint Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Modern Portuguese Needlepoint rug with an all over floral design. This piece has fine details, great colors, and a beautiful design. It would be the pe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Distressed Caucasian Rug With A Tribal Design In Rust, Dark Blue, And Cream
Located in New York, NY
An antique Caucasian Kazak rug from the early 20th century. The warm madder red field is divided into four rectangular panels, each with a central motif radiating four serrated leave...
Category
Early 20th Century Caucasian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Collectible Multicolor Checkerboard Midcentury Moroccan Wool Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
A rare collectible Moroccan vintage shag rug. This antique handwoven rug came from the Beni Mguild tribe from the central middle Atlas mountains. This piece came out of an important ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Sofreh Persian Kilim Square Rug in Brown Open Field, by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 4x4 Persian Kilim is a square rug of Sofreh provenance—handwoven in wool circa 1970-1980.
Further on the Design:
This piece employs a vibrant pink medallion that e...
Category
1950s Persian Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
cc-tapis Pure La'c'K Rug by Christophe Delcourt
By cc-tapis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
La(c)k Pure rug, designed by Christophe Delcourt, is part of "Pure", a Mood, a subtle aesthetic, and a selection of cc-tapis classic rugs interpreted in a soft and elegant palette. T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Polychromatic Stripes & Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 10x11 Kilim is from an inventive new contemporary flat weave collection by Rug & Kilim.
On the Design:
This modern take on classic panel-weaving enjoys a f...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
9 x 12 Modern Hand Loom Multicolor Wool Rug With Abstract Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This hand-loomed modern wool rug boldly presents a stunning light gray background, accentuated by an intricate abstract design in vibrant orange, pink, and green that captivates the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish 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.