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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Pretty Vintage Aubusson Style Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very pretty Aubusson style tapestry with nice galant design and beautiful colors, woven with mechanical Jaquar looms with wool, acrylic and cotton.
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"Experience the epitome of lu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Acrylic
Contemporary Abstract Wool, Silk Hand Knotted Gray Area Rug 9' 0" x 11' 10"
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
5.5x9 Ft Vintage Art Deco Design Handmade Rug for Living Room and Dining Room
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our sun-faded rugs are all one-of-a-kind, hand-knotted, 50-70 year-old vintage pieces. They each boast their own singular handmade aesthetic drawn from the centuries-old Turkish rug-...
Category
1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage African Tuareg Mat
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rich in culture is intricately handwoven with reed and leather. Tuareg mats are a must-have on your collections that the Berber symbols together with the diamond patterns are incredi...
Category
1940s North African Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Leather, Reed
Hand-knotted Wool and Hemp Vintage Turkish Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This hand-knotted, Turkish rug from the late-20th century combines long pile, undyed soft hemp and a natural wool border to create an understated, luxurious effect. This 6.5” x 8.3” ...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Minimalist Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Hemp
Vintage Gabbeh Rug 5'11'' x 5'11''
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Gabbeh Rug 5'11'' x 5'11''. This charmingly na•ve SW Persian tribal scatter shows a borderless, heavily abrashed teal field with two small ecru quadrupeds. The abrash varies ...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1900s Century Antique Samarkand Rug 6.1" X 4.2"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Add a touch of history to your space with this 19th-century Antique Samarkand Rug, measuring 6.1' x 4.2'. Its intricate motifs and timeless appeal make it a perfect accent for any Am...
Category
19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Oversized Walter Nichols Art Deco Chinese Rug in Tan, French Blue, Pink, Navy
Located in Barrington, IL
A true masterpiece of early 20th-century textile art, this palace-size Walter Nichols Art Deco Chinese rug is a rare and striking example from the first quarter of the 20th century—now approaching 100 years old and preserved in remarkable condition. The rug features a luxurious camelhair or tan-colored field, a subtle yet warm backdrop that sets the stage for a vibrant interplay of floral motifs in pink, blue, red, and lavender.
What makes this piece especially rare is its wide width and near-square proportions—an unusual and highly coveted dimension in antique Chinese rugs. The composition showcases the signature Nichols style: bold, large-scale design elements paired with an imaginative and joyous use of color. The bright, richly colored floral border contrasts beautifully with the soft field, creating an elegant visual balance that feels both grounded and exuberant.
This rug is not just a decorative item—it is a work of art, a historical artifact, and a collector's treasure. Its condition, scale, coloration, and design harmony make it a standout piece suitable for the finest interiors or discerning collectors.
Dimensions: 12’ 10” x 16’ 2”
Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s
Place of Origin: China
Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation with vegetable dyes
Condition: Wear consistent with age and use
The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU 1299
Walter Nichols Art Deco Chinese Rugs, Chinese Art Deco, Art Deco Nichols Rugs, Vintage Art Deco Rugs, Rugs Art Deco, Art Deco Nichols, Chinese Carpet...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Modern Hand-Tufted Irregular Round Shape Memphis Style Rug Orange & Beige
Located in Porto, PT
TAPIS Essential #008 is a modern rug that brings back mid-century modern vibes mixed with Memphis style.
With an irregular shape and neutral colors, the ochre and cream rug juxtaposes an organic shape and two oval circles, making this modern rug essential in contemporary interiors.
Made of botanical silk, TAPIS Essential #008 irregular area rug...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Natural Fiber
Cruise AP11 Rug, Bombay Golden Brown, Designed by All the Way to Paris for &T
Located in Dubai, AE
Crafted from high-quality wool with bamboo silk woven into it, the Cruise rug’s soft graphic identity is happy to play a supportive role to a room’s furnishings. It is available in t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
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 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
Vintage Chinese Pictorial Art Deco Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This mid-20th century Chinese Art Deco rug, measuring 7' 11" x 11' 1", is a striking example of vibrant design and intricate craftsmanship. The rich magenta field serves as the backd...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Rug
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Age: 1920
Pile: Low
Wear Notes: 5-6
Material: Wool on Cotton
Vintage rugs are made by hand over the course of months, sometimes years. Their imperfections and wear are ev...
Category
1920s Persian Malayer Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Rug & Kilim’s Block Print Custom Rug Sample, Blue with Whimsical Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
The price enclosed represents our price per square foot for custom orders in this design. Please share your size and we will share CADs and custom listings to check out accordingly. ...
Category
2010s Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Contemporary Revival Wool Rug Handmade In Yellow With Allover Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
Gorgeous square modern hand-knotted wool rug featuring a yellow field. This Apadana Revival Collection rug showcases a stunning geometric, botanical floral design with green, pink, b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Regency Revival Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage African Tuareg Mat
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number
29989
Size
7' 4" X 10' 5"
Design
Tuareg
Collection
Antique/Vintage, Tuareg Mat
Material
Reed & Leather
Texture
Reed
Origin
Africa
Age
Antique/Vintage
Category
1950s North African Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Leather, Reed
5'10"x8'7" Red Vintage Persian Shiraz Animal Figurines Hand Knotted All Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Blush Red, Vintage Persian Shiraz with Small Animal Figurines and Geometric Design, Good Condition, Clean, Evenly Worn, Pure Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
...
Category
1940s Persian Medieval Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Pretty small 20th century french Aubusson tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful 20th century Aubusson tapestry with a design of tapestries from 18th or 18th centuries, with the nature and with trees with bird and the river, a country house behind,...
Category
1970s French Aubusson Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Tsuchi Brown Goz Rug by Gandia Blasco
Located in Geneve, CH
Tsuchi Brown Goz Rug by Gandia Blasco
Design by Kengo Kuma
Dimensions: W 176 x H 240 cm.
Materials: Wool, teak wood.
Weight: 11,86 kg
Passion for life outdoors, a dream come true ...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Teak
Zabihi Collection Antique Terracotta Persian Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an antique persian rug with poly fill and zipper closure provided.
Measures: 16'' x 20''.
Category
20th Century Tabriz Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Antique Traditional Flat Weave Bessarabian Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Bessarabian Rugs / Kilims in both pile and tapestry weaving technique are some of the more beautiful carpets to have been produced in Europe. Many of the Bessarabian Kilims w...
Category
Early 1900s Other Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Cretan Greek Kilim Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78798 Vintage Blue Greek Kilim Rug, 01'06 x 03'10. Handwoven Greek kilim rugs from Crete are traditional textiles known for their intricate designs and vibrant colors. Made using a c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Greek Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique 17th Century Brussels Mythological Boar's Head Tapestry, by Jan Leyniers
By Charles Le Brun, Jan Leyniers
Located in New York, NY
An antique 17th century Brussels mythological tapestry, size 11'6 H x 10'8 W, from the workshop of the renowned weaver, Jan Leyniers, after cartoons by Charles Le Brun...
Category
17th Century Belgian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
New Green Chinese Art Deco Rug with Maximalist Style
Located in Dallas, TX
30923 New Chinese Art Deco Rug with Maximalist Style, 09'00 x 12'02.
Emanating maximalism with incredible detail and lavish texture, this Ch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Haji Jalili Tabriz Rug 13’6” x 18’7”
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Haji Jalili Tabriz Rug 13’6” x 18’7”. The well-woven to finely knotted 1890 to 1910 pieces woven in the eponymous workshop or its copyists, in Tabriz, in formats ran...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Oversized Antique Axminster Rug in Camel with Floral Patterns - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool circa 1790-1800, this oversized 15x26 antique axminster rug is an extremely rare collectible English palace rug—an exciting new classic curation in Rug & Kilim’s...
Category
Late 18th Century English Antique 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
Garden Box Design Antique Persian Tabriz Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
A room size antique Persian Tabriz Oriental rug woven early 20th century with a garden box all over design in earth tones
Measures: 10' 12'11''.
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Romantic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
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
Zabihi Collection Large Turkish Floor Size Rustic Floral Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an early 20th century Turkish rug in a soft warm palette in rustic colors with a floral motif. Zipper closure and poly-fill insert provided.
Measures: 17" x 28".
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Rustic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Foam, Wool
Mid-Century Modern Large Rug Geometric Pattern Beige, Yellow Mustard, Black
Located in Porto, PT
Mid-Century Modern Rug Geometric Pattern Beige Brown, Orange, Yellow, Black
The Nutmeg Rug features a distinctive design that adds the allure of “the Orient” to your space. Its rich...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Synthetic, Natural Fiber
Doris Leslie Blau Authentic Persian Meshad Design Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Meshad Handmade Wool Rug
Size: 11'4" × 16'7" (345 × 505 cm)
Antique rugs from the Meshad weaving center are considered the finest of the entire Khorassan province. ...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
7'10"x9'7" Fuscia Pink Overdyed Kazak Medallions Design Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Fuscia Pink, Overdyed Kazak with Tribal Medallions Design, Pure Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Latex: No Pile
height: 0.25 Inches
Style: Traditional
Primar...
Category
2010s Afghan Kazak Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
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
5.4x7.8 Ft Hand-Knotted Vintage Central Anatolian Wool Area Rug in Brown Colors
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage Turkish rug. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on cotton foundation. Very good condition. Sturdy and as clean as a brand new rug (deep washed professionally). ...
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau 1900s English Needlework Rug
Located in New York, NY
1900s English needlework
Size: 7'0" × 7'0" (213 × 213 cm)
This square English needlework rug consists of twenty-five polygons with pastoral scenes, wreaths and flower bouquets, separ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Sandy Solid Beige-Brown with Blue Accents
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, an 8x12 Kilim from a remarkable new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim.
On the design: Marking a modern take on classic panel weaving, this “Rez Kilim...
Category
2010s Afghan Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug Inspired by Walter Nichols with Jazz Age Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77452 antique Chinese Art Deco rug Inspired by Walter Nichols with Jazz Age style. This hand knotted wool antique Chinese Art Deco rug features elegant sprays of flowers interlaced w...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim's Phulkari Style rug in Red, Brown, Beige Pictorial Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in fine wool, this 6x9 rug from our Burano collection beautifully adapts the inspiration of Phulkari folk art to a rich, contemporary pile. The vision brings forth a delica...
Category
2010s Indian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Red, Orange, and Yellow Wool Hand-Knotted Shag Rug, 3' x 5'
Located in New York, NY
This red, orange, and yellow wool hand-knotted shag rug, measuring 3' x 5' is a vibrant fusion of craftsmanship and modern design sensibility. Hand-knotted from 100% wool, this richl...
Category
2010s Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Tiger Caramel Modern Animal Print Handmade Luxury Silk Area Rug by Joseph Carini
Located in New York, NY
A Carini Classic, this Tiger Caramel luxurious area rug is exudes power and fashion. Designed by Joseph Carini, this has been a mainstay in his collection for over 20 years. Shown he...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Pink Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Vibrance rugs epitomize classic with a twist: traditional patterns overdyed in brilliant color. Each hand-knotted rug is washed in a 100%-natural botanical dye that reveals hidden nu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco throw rugs
Located in New York, NY
These mid-20th century Chinese Art Deco pair rug, measuring 2' 5" x 4' 7" - 2' 5" x 4' 7", features a refined and elegant bamboo motif set against a soft beige field. Delicately ren...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Chatham, Transitional Flat-Weave Handwoven Area Rug, Ivory
Located in Norwalk, CT
Color: Ivory. Made In: India. 80% Wool, 20% Cotton. Durable and low-maintenance, flatweave rugs are especially popular for high-traffic rooms and in households with children and pets...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Abstract Rug in Beige-Brown, Gray and Red
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 6x8 abstract rug is a new addition to Rug & Kilim’s contemporary rug collection.
Hand-knotted in wool, cotton, and silk, its design enjoys a lively presence with splashes of b...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug
Located in Miami, FL
An approximately 16 x 10 handwoven Kilim rug made of vegetable dyed hand spun wool. A peachy pastel pink background features yellow, blue, off-white, gray and brown geometric and tri...
Category
20th Century Afghan Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Irregular Shape Chinoiserie Runner Carpet by RAG Home
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Irregular Shape Chinoiserie Runner Carpet Inspired by ancient graphics and illustrations of Chinese Origin, adapted to fuse seamlessly with a contem...
Category
2010s Indonesian Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Acrylic
Donegal Liberty Rug Dark Olive Ground
Located in Firenze, IT
Irish carpets have a long and proud tradition. Their most famous carpets come from a city called Donegal in Ireland. Over the years Donegal Carpets has become a trademark of handmade...
Category
2010s Indian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
3.2x4.6 Ft Vintage One of a Kind Turkish Konya Prayer Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Experience the beauty of tradition with this vintage handmade Turkish prayer rug, expertly crafted from 100% wool. A symbol of devotion and artistry, this rug features an elegant mih...
Category
1960s Turkish Islamic Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Navy Malayer Antique Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 20th-century Navy Persian Malayer rug
Measures: 19" x 19".
Category
20th Century Malayer Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Contemporary Transitional Handmade Wool Rug with Floral Motif In Charcoal
Located in Norwalk, CT
Stunning in its contemporary style, this wool rug showcases a mesmerizing floral design in a captivating shade of gray-charcoal. Its allure is heightened by the exquisitely multicolo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Islamic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
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
Antique Caucasian Shirvan/Dagestan prayer rug with scarce diagonal stipe design.
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Size: 4ft 9in x 3ft 7in (145 x 109cm).
Antique Caucasian Shirvan or Dagestan prayer rug with scarce diagonal stipe design.
Circa 1870.
An outstanding example of this well document...
Category
1870s Asian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Custom Rug Sample with Green Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this custom rug sample is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian rug collection—a contemporary reimagining of Swedish minimalism and vintage rugs a...
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid-19th Century European Aubusson Style Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
Mid-19th Century European Aubusson Style Rug 5'7'' x 4'5'' , handmade and hand-knotted, empire traditional style
Category
19th Century Empire Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid Century Danish Style Rya Area Shag Rug in Modern Design in Yellow & Brown
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We are proud to offer these brand new, finely crafted, high quality designer shag rugs. These are truly inspired by the classic Scandinavian rug designs of the 1950’s and 1960’s. The...
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Acrylic
Antique French Aubusson Rug 12'7 x 16'2
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Aubusson rug 12'7 x 16'2. Situated on the banks of the river Creuse in France Aubusson had been well-known for producing tapestries for centuries. It is claimed that t...
Category
19th Century French Aubusson Antique 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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