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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Persian Blue Sarouk Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
Introducing an exquisite piece of artistry, this authentic hand-knotted Persian Sarouk rug embodies the timeless beauty and fine craftsmanship that define Persian rug-making traditio...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Distressed Persian Tabriz Neutral with Blue Wool Rug 9'x11'9''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This antique Tabriz hand-knotted wool rug features a refined geometric pattern, embodying the elegance and craftsmanship of traditional weaving. The finely detailed repeating lattice...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Serb Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable early 20th century Persian Serab runner with a large crimson central diamond medallion flanked by two more smaller diamond medallions with stylized floral details, and l...
Category
1930s Persian Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Nice Vintage Aubusson Style Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful Aubusson style tapestry with nice design with a gallant scene and nice colors, mechanical Jaquar manufacturing with wool and cotton.
Size: 100 x 140 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Vintage Transylvanian Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice Transylvanian 20th century rug with beautiful patterns and blue field colors, very decorative, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundations.
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"Experience the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moldovan Tabriz Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Handmade Vintage Tunisian Rug, 1960s, 1C544
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Vintage Tunisian handmade rug in blue and white shades. The rug is from the middle of 20th century, made out of wool. It is in tribal design and in original good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Tunisian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
74250 Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 11'02 x 14'00. Woven in the golden age of Anatolian rug craftsmanship, this hand knotted wool Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak rug...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish French Provincial Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
cc-tapis Hello Sonia! Rhapsody 3 in Light Red by Studiopepe
By Studiopepe, cc-tapis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Geometric elements, evoking the avant-garde textiles of the early 1900s, a theme which runs through the whole Hello Sonia Family, are now arranged harmonio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Balkan Kilim Rug
Located in New York, NY
Balkan Kilim rug. A very nice old kilim rug from the Balkans in square-ish format. The blue-gray inner border of the rug is unusual.
Category
1950s Balkan Kilim Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Ararat Rugs Gerous Arabesque Rug, Antique Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book Islamic Carpets, Joseph V. McMullan, Near Eastern Art Research Center Inc., New York 1965 nr.22. This is a system of arabesque-designed 19th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber
5.8x9 Ft Distressed Handmade Navy Blue Area Rug, Shabby Chic Turkish Carpet
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
Vintage Persian Tabriz Khiyabani Rug in Kork and Silk - Size: 26'9 X 16'9
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Tabriz Khiyabani Rug in Kork and Silk 26'9 X 16'9
Key Details:
Pile: Kork and Silk
Foundation: Silk
Origin: Tabriz Khiyabani
Design: Khiyabani center medallion
Approx...
Category
20th Century Persian Tabriz Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Kork, Silk
Antique Indian Dhurrie Rug 12'1 X 23'10
Located in New York, NY
Antique Indian Dhurrie Rug 12'1 X 23'10. It is difficult to find a Dhurrie of this size and this is a very special piece with its attractive and modern look. A flat weave rug similar...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Chinese Rug Antique Art Deco Rug Large Chinese Rug Pink 8X10
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Art Deco rug dragon chinese wool carpet pink peach
8' x 10'
244cm x 305cm
"This is a very unique vintage Art Deco dragon rug. It has b...
Category
1960s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Large Persian Ghom Silk Rug with Green and Gold Floral Details
Located in Dallas, TX
New Persian rug handwoven from the finest silk and colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Ghom Silk design featuring green and gold floral details. It’s a stunning piece for decorating modern, contemporary and rustic spaces. It has a dimension of 11’4” x 17’2” which is ideal as a centerpiece in living rooms, bedrooms, and dining areas.
Ghom is a city situated about 150 kilometers south of Tehran in Iran. It’s considered the second holiest city in the country with the sister of the eighth Imam buried in a grand tomb that became one of most visited pilgrimage sites. Given its rich history, it’s not surprising that the rugs produced here are known as among the finest in the world. Ghom Silk rugs...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Other Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Vintage Chinese Art Deco Room-Size Rug in Dark Magenta, Taupe, Green, Blue, Red
Located in Barrington, IL
A stunning example of early 20th-century Chinese artistry, this vintage hand-knotted Art Deco rug from the 1900s features an exquisite floral and butterfly motif that radiates elegan...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique 1870s Persian Tabriz Rug Woven by Order of Prince Shahrukh Mirza, 13x21
Located in New York, NY
This Persian Tabriz carpet was woven by the order of Prince Shahrukh Mirza circa 1870, as stated by the signature in the carpet's border. It consists of a cotton warp and thread, hand-knotted pure wool pile and natural vegetable dyes. The level of detail is extraordinary, highlighted further by the carpet's rich gold, navy and red tones, and balanced by its soft pinks, greens and light blues. It features a Garden of Eden design...
Category
1870s Persian Tabriz Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1930s French Art Deco Aubusson Carpet Attributed to Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
Attributed to Jean-Michel Frank (1893-1941)
Modernist designer Jean-Michel Frank was able to combine his love of beautiful
materials with his preference for strict geometric f...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Worn Distressed Vintage Rug
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A beautiful vintage rug in looked after distressed condition. Add a great used look to your interior design with this hand-knotted 1950s carpet. The rug has perfectly worn areas and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Azerbaijani Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
12'x12' White 100% Wool Hand Knotted Modern Square Grass Design Tone on Tone Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Modern Grass Design, Pure Wool, Tone on Tone, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Swedish Rag Rug
Located in Boden, SE
A fantastically Swedish Rag Rug in beautiful color & pattern.
Handwoven in Boden Northern Sweden .
The rug is freshly washed.
Vintage & antique Swedish Rag Rugs from Sweden comes in ...
Category
1940s Swedish Country Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Rug & Kilim’s French Style Art Deco rug in Gold & Beige Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 7x9 ode to French Art Deco rugs is the next addition to Rug & Kilim’s newly inspired Deco Collection. Hand-knotted in wool.
On the Design:
This piece boasts the Deco style o...
Category
2010s Indian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Runner Rug in Orange with Diamond Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and originating from Morocco circa 1950-1960, this 6x12 vintage Moroccan rug is an extremely rare piece like so few of its provenance.
On the Design:
Admirer...
Category
1950s Moroccan Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Pretty Éva Németh handwoven woollen tapestry, Hungary c1970s
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
This woven woollen tapestry features a design of stylised birds and flowers. It is woven in a heavyweight wool using mainly nature-inspired shades of sky blue, yellow and ecru highlighting the flowers and birds. It has the designer's initials NE in the lower right corner. c1970s
Éva Németh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Early 20th Century Shirvan Rug
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Caucasus, early 20th c., 5'10'' x 11'8'' nice colors.
Category
Early 20th Century Caucasian Kazak Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
3.5x3.9 Ft Rare Antique Caucasian Borchalo Kazak Prayer Rug, Ca 1875
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Antique Caucasian Borchalo Kazak Prayer rug.
Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on wool foundation.
Very good condition. Sturdy and as clean as a brand new rug (deep wa...
Category
Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
MidCentury Tartan Geometric Graphic Rug in Pure Wool, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
I offer for sale a carpet undoubtedly dating back to the 60s and 70s, probably made in Italy and made entirely of thick wool with a splendid and current geometric graphic.
This Vinta...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Space Age Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Boujad Moroccan Berber Rug with Abstract Motifs
Located in Milan, IT
Rugs named after the town of Boujad were woven by Arab or Arabised Berber tribes, who are principally located on the southwestern foothills of the Middle Atlas mountains, in a region...
Category
1950s Moroccan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Nebula Rug Crimson
By Pieces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Crafted from 100% New Zealand wool yarn which is batch-dyed and hand-knotted at a luxurious 100 knots per square inch.
- All Pieces rugs are made by hand...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Heriz Geometric Small Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century Persian heriz small geometric rug.
Measures: 2'8'' x 4'6''
Heriz carpets are beloved for their versatility. Their geometry complements modern furnishings and...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Serapi Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Anatolian Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Anatolian pictorial rug from the mid-20th century. A self-taught artist has depicted six buildings and one smokestack in a co...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Starburst center medallion with trefoil finials atop an open field with corner spandrel overlays loosely reciprocating the contour of the main medallion. Main border in a meanderi...
Category
1950s Turkish Oushak Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
18th Century French Felletin Chinoiserie Mythological Tapestry w/ Trees & Satyrs
Located in New York, NY
An 18th century French Felletin chinoiserie mythological tapestry, size 11'6"H x 17'9"W.
This grand mythological tapestry depicts a mythological forest scene, with various satyrs and other mythological figures reveling in Dionysian fashion in the confines of the woodland setting. Finely detailed, with nimble articulation of figures and form, the piece also incorporates chinoiserie motifs, with stylized trees and bushes that have Oriental styling. The lower right corner of the primary field features both the town mark and weaver's mark, as well as the French symbol of the fleur de lis. The tapestry is enclosed within an elaborate outer border, featuring pendant...
Category
18th Century French Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Tibetan Tiger Skin Pictorial Runner Rug
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 3x6 modern runner rug from our Tiger rug line in Modern Classics collection, has been particularly inspired by a Tibetan take on the style.
On the Desig...
Category
2010s Afghan Tibetan Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Traditional Tribal Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Light Blue Area Rug 3' 3" x 5' 0"
Located in Norwalk, CT
Serapi rugs are known for their bold, geometric designs and rich colors, often featuring a central medallion surrounded by intricate patterns. They typically use a warm, earthy color...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Kerman Persian Rug. Size: 14 ft 8 in x 21 ft
Located in New York, NY
Large Oversized Persian Antique Kerman Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rugs, Circa Date: 1900. Size: 14 ft 8 in x 21 ft (4.47 m x 6.4 m)
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1960's Turkish Patchwork Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
52132 Vintage Turkish Patchwork Kilim Rug, 09'09 x 14'00. Steeped in the rich traditions of Anatolian weaving, this handwoven vintage Turkish patchwork Kilim rug is a striking testam...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
1920's Art Deco Bauhaus American Hooked Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
79114 Antique Art Deco Bauhaus American Hooked Rug, 02'08 x 03'07. This semi-antique American hooked rug is a striking representation of the dynamic design movements that defined the...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Transitional Art Deco Handmade Dark Brown Wool Rug with Tribal Design by Apadana
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Beautiful Modern Art Deco handmade wool rug makes part of our Northwest collection and features a dark brown color field and beige accents in a gorgeous geometric tribal design....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Blue Handwoven Wool Khotan Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique Khotan rug has a dusty sandy-brown field scattered with delicate light blue and golden-yellow delicate flowerhead stems around a column of three royal-blue roundels each containing angular flowerheads and floral vine around a central lozenge, in a sandy-yellow cloud...
Category
Mid-19th Century Khotan Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
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
Antique Bessarabian Botanical Rug 11'7'' X 8'4''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique BESSARABIAN Stylish Botanical Design 11'7'' X 8'4''
one of a kind 1 of 1
ask for more details
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Bessarabian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Gervasoni Eco 01 Rug by Elena Sanguankeo
By Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vibrations, sounds and colours, elements full of suggestions that distinguish the natural environment
define Eco, the collection of rugs by Elena Sanguankeo. Originally designed a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Yarn
Vintage Afghan Baluch Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
77009 Vintage Afghan Baluch Rug, 02'07 x 09'08. Afghan Baluch rugs are handwoven textiles originating from the Baluch tribes in Afghanistan. These r...
Category
Mid-20th Century Afghan Medieval Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Square Rug in Beige-brown Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 13x13 Scandinavian square kilim, hand woven in hemp, from our celebrated “Natural” flat weave line of the titular, award-winning collection, enjoys the finesse of Swedish aesthe...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Hemp
9'8"x11'10" Taffy Pink Hand Knotted Old Tabriz Cleaned Pure Wool 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
Vintage Leleu French Art Deco Rug with Geometric Pattern Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool in France circa 1930-1940, this 3x5 vintage French Art Deco rug is an extremely collectible original from Leleu Decorateur—the work of an iconic family la...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim Scandinavian Style Rug in Gold with Gray Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This hand-knotted 8x10 rug is a new addition to the Scandinavian rug collection by Rug & Kilim—inspired by mid-century Swedish rugs, flatweaves and textiles of the minimalist Rollaka...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Modern Hand Loom Beige Wool Rug With Geometric Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This hand-loomed modern wool rug is designed to captivate. Its elegant light beige background is a perfect canvas for the intricate geometric pattern in vibrant orange and green, cre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Beautiful Mid Century Tribal Berbere Moroccan Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty vintage Moroccan tribal Kilim with nice geometrical design and beautiful colors, entirely hand woven with wool on wool foundation.
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"Experience the epitome of luxury and c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Abstract Wool, Silk Hand Knotted Gray Area Rug 8' 0" x 10' 2"
Located in Norwalk, CT
Fresh, spirited, and above all, luxurious, the rugs of the Modern collection can invigorate a traditional room as gracefully as they can ground a more contemporary space. The opulent...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Vintage Persian Hand Knotted Geometric Ardabil Runner Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
This runner is knotted in the province of Azarbayjan in north-west of Iran. The design is geometric with repeated medallion. The pile is wool with cotton foundation. The base color i...
Category
1960s Persian Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Rust Tones with Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 3x5 Swedish rug is a bold new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian collection. Handwoven in a wool flatweave with undyed natural yarns as well, its design is inspired by Swedi...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Antique Persian Mahal Floral Wool Rug in Rust
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful hand-knotted antique mahal wool rug with a red-rust color field. This Persian rug has brown and beige accent colors in an all-over floral design.
This rug measures: 7'6...
Category
20th Century Persian Islamic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1950's Hand Made Oriental Rug, Vintage Turkish Carpet in Soft Colors. 4.3x8 ft
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1950s featuring a geometric medallion design. The rug is made of medium wool pile on wool foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
French Style Tapestry Inspired by 'La Cueillette des Cerises', Francois Boucher
By François Boucher, Gobelins Royal Manufactory
Located in Dallas, TX
73700, new Louis XIV French style tapestry inspired by 'La Cueillette des Cerises', Francois Boucher The Cherry Picking 07'04 x 07'05. Drawing inspiration from Francois Boucher and T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Silk Hand Knotted Persian Sino Floral Medallion Area Rug Carpet Mat 6'
Located in Dayton, OH
20th century hand knotted Persian Sino silk area rug / carpet with long fringe, decorated with a floral / foliate / acanthus design with central medallion in red, blue, and white.
D...
Category
20th Century Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Doris Leslie Blau Early 20th Century Persian Khorassan Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Persian Khorassan Botanic Handmade Wool Rug
Size: 13'0" × 18'10" (396 × 574 cm)
An early 20th century Persian Khorassan antique rug, the sand field with an enlarge...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Khorassan Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique and Vintage Rugs for Sale: Shop Turkish Rugs, Moroccan Rugs, Indian Rugs and Other Rugs on 1stDibs
Good antique rugs and vintage rugs have made their way into homes across the globe, becoming fixtures used for comfort, prayer and self-expression, so choosing the right area rug is officially a universal endeavor.
In modern usage, “carpet” typically denotes a wall-to-wall floor cushioning that is fixed to the floor. Rugs, on the other hand, are designed to cover a specific area and can easily be moved to new locations. However, the terms are interchangeable in many parts of the world, and, in the end, it won’t matter what you decide to call it.
It’s well known that a timeless Persian rug or vintage Turkish rug can warm any interior, but there are lots of other styles of antique rugs to choose from when you're endeavoring to introduce fresh colors and textures to a bedroom or living room.
Moroccan Berber rugs are not all about pattern. In fact, some of the most striking examples are nearly monochrome. But what these rugs lack in complexity, they make up for in brilliant color and subtle variation. Moroccan-style interiors can be mesmerizing — a sitting room of this type might feature a Moroccan rug, carved wooden screens and a tapestry hung behind the sofa.
Handwoven kilim rugs, known for their wealth of rich colors and unique weaving tradition, are pileless: Whereas the Beni Ourain rugs of Morocco can be described as dense with a thick surface or pile, an authentic kilim rug is thin and flat. (The term “kilim” is Turkish in origin, but this type of textile artistry is practiced all across the Balkans, throughout the Arab world and elsewhere.)
When it comes to eye-catching floor coverings, the distinctive “medallion” pattern of Oushak rugs has two types of rounded shapes alternating against a rich red or blue background created with natural dyes, while the elaborate “star” pattern involves large eight-pointed shapes in diagonal rows alternating with diamonds.
If you’re looking for something unexpected, find a runner rug that pops in your hallway or on your stairs. Dig for dazzling geometric patterns in our inventory of mid-century modern rugs and carpets, which includes works designed by the likes of Swedish textile masters Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Marianne Richter and other artisans.
Carpets and rugs have been around for thousands of years. Prehistoric humans turned to animal skin, wool and fur to craft simple fabrics to soften hard terrain. A 2016 study suggests that "cave lions" were hunted for exactly this purpose, and that decorating your cave with their pelts may have conferred strength and prestige. Although many of these early textiles are still in existence, tracing their precise origins is difficult. Carpets quickly became such a valuable trade commodity that the weavings could easily travel far from their places of origin.
The oldest known carpet was found in southern Siberia. (It may have traveled there from Persepolis in Iran.) For the flat-weave floor rugs crafted by Native Americans, cotton was the primary material before sheep’s wool was introduced in the 16th century. In Europe, carpet-making was fundamental to folk art, and Asian carpets imported to European countries were at one time considered a precious luxury and not intended to remain permanently on the floor.
With the variety of area rugs and carpets rolled out for you on 1stDibs — a collection that includes traditional, modern, minimalist rugs and other coverings of all kinds — things will be looking up whenever you’re looking down.
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