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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: Early 20th Century
Period: 18th Century
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet by Nichols Workshop
Located in New York, NY
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet by Nichols Workshop
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Tibetan Horse Cover Textile Rug, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Tibetan horse cover textile rug in blue and yellow,
circa 1900, measures: 2'1" x 4'9".
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Zabihi Collection 19th Century Persian Hadji Jali Li Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
Stunning super quality 19th century one of a kind Persian Tabriz Rug featuring a spiraling boteh outer border. 9'6'' x 12'6''
Since the middle of the 19th century, Tabriz has lead...
Category
19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$28,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Persian Serapi Oversize Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Serapi 15' x 22 oversize rug handmade during the early 20th century.
Measures: 15' 2" x 22' 0".
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Oversized Antique Persian Sarouk Rug Hotel Lobby Size Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
74845 Antique Persian Sarouk Rug Hospitality Size Carpet, 14'00 x 30'08. This hand-knotted wool highly antique Persian Sarouk palace size rug with Art Nouveau style features an intri...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$144,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Persian Mahal Extra-Long Runner Rug with Floral Patterns Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool circa 1900-1920, this 3x16 antique Persian runner rug of Mahal provenance is one of the most exciting new curations from Rug & Kilim’s rare classics—a bre...
Category
Early 1900s Persian Kilim Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique English Needlepoint Rug with Colorful Floral Medallions
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool and originating from England circa 1850-1860, this 6x8 antique needlepoint rug is a rare and exciting new curation from our European rug collection.
On the Design...
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1890s English Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Heriz Persian Handmade Medallion Motif Rusted Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Heriz hand-knotted wool rug with a rust field. This Persian rug has navy-blue, brown, and beige accents in a gorgeous all-over geometric medallion floral motif.
...
Category
1920s Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1900's Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
74999 Antique Red Turkish Oushak Rug, 10'00 x 12'03. This mesmerizing hand-knotted antique Turkish Oushak rug is a radiant symphony of fiery red hues and golden accents, a masterwork...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Stunning Sunny Yellow Antique Turkish Ghiordes Rug
Located in New York, NY
Stunning early 20th-century sunshine yellow field antique Turkish Ghiordes rug. Accents in teal, red, goldenrod, pink, simmer throughout
Measures: 9'10" x 13'10"
Strong colors...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish American Empire Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Large Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Turkish Oushak large carpet handmade during the Early 20th century.
Measures: 13' 1" x 16' 4"
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet Based on Design by Paul Poiret - Atelier Martine
By Paul Poiret
Located in New York, NY
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet Based on Design by Paul Poiret - Atelier Martine
10' x 13' - 305 x 395
Category
1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century Silk and Cotton ‘Adras’ Chapan / Coat from Bukhara Uzbekistan
Located in Istanbul, TR
A rare design in this 19th century Uzbek chapan.
Measures: Sleeve to sleeve: 175 cm / 5'8"
Neck to hem: 120 cm / 3'11".
Category
19th Century Uzbek Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Silk
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet with Modernist Design
Located in New York, NY
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet with Modernist Design 3' x 4' 9"
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Worn Antique Persian Small Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th Century small square size Worn Rug
Details
rug no. j3585
size 3'7'' x 4'4''
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Bakshaish Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Mahal Rug Antique Sultanabad Rug Blue Geometric Overall
Located in New York, NY
Antique Mahal rug Sultanabad handmade Carpet Arts & Crafts 10 X 13 312cm x 401cm Circa 1920
"This is a magnificent Antique Sultanabad Mahal. It has a rare artistic bold decorative design. This was acquired from a New Jersey estate. Artistic Piece!"
Size
10'3" x 13'2"
Design
Sultanabad/ Mahal
Metric Size
10'3" x 13'2"
Serial #
10944k
Category
Antique
Pattern
Geometric Overall, "Arts & Crafts" Effect
Material
100% Hand knotted wool
Foundation Material
Cotton
Color
Navy Blue, Rust, Light Blue, Ivory, Pink, Gold, Green, Gray, Teal
Quality
Very Good
Condition
Fantastic Condition with some low Areas. Old Restorations Consistent with age & history! Solid Rug To last For Many Generations
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1920s Persian Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$8,980 Sale Price
20% Off
1880s Antique Persian Mohtasham Silk Kashan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
74220 Antique Persian Mohtashem Kashan Silk Directional Rug with Regal Neoclassic Style. Opulence and grace with beguiling ambiance, this antique Persian Mohtashem Kashan large direc...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Kashan Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Zabihi Collection Blue Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
An exotic color room size Chinese Art Deco Rug from the 1930s.
Measures: 8'10" x 11'6''
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1880s Oversized Antique Indian Agra Rug, Hotel Lobby Size Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
70247 Antique Indian Agra Room Size Rug with Art Deco Style. Cleverly composed and distinctively well-balanced, this antique Indian Agra displays an exceptional all-over geometric pa...
Category
Late 19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Agra Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Lavar Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous early 20th century Persian Lavar Kirman rug with three large cypress trees living amidst a densely populated floral and vine field, surrounded by a complex border with thr...
Category
Early 1900s Persian Kirman Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Kurdish Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Kurdish accent rug handmade during the Early 20th century.
Measures: 5' 6" x 8' 11"
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Unique Handmade Antique Persian Isfahan Wool Rug in Tan with Allover Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Experience the elegance of a unique antique Persian Isfahan wool rug. This piece features a beautiful all-over design in a warm tan color, framed with accents of red, pink, and light...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Islamic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Pillow Cover Made from an Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug Fragment
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry clean is recommended.
Item above is made from an antique rug therefore not in brand new condition.
Category
Late 19th Century Caucasian Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique French Aubusson Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Aubusson Rug
Size: 11'2" × 12'6" (340 × 381 cm)
Steeped in the elegance of the French Belle Époque, this exquisite Aubusson rug from circa 1900 is a prime example of t...
Category
Early 20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
74681 Late 19th Century Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug, 10'03 x 13'04. A grand statement of cultivated taste, this hand-knotted wool exquisite, antique Persian Sultanabad rug from th...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Spanish Colonial Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Kerman Vase Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
77377 Antique Persian Kerman Rug, 12'10 x 15'02. Kerman rugs with allover flowers, known as vase carpets, are characteristic of the 16th and 17th centuries. They feature an allover p...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Antique Palace Size Blue Bidjar Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Presenting the exceptional antique One of the kind Bidjar Persian rug, a remarkable hand-knotted masterpiece crafted from wool, showcasing a grand palace size. This rug showcases an ...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Islamic Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
One Of The Kind 1900s Persian Tabriz Wool Rug Oversize with Rosette Motif In Red
Located in Norwalk, CT
This handmade Persian Tabriz wool rug from the 1900s features a stunning, traditional rosette pattern. The design is highlighted by vibrant multicolor accents contrasting strikingly ...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug in Purple Colorful Floral Pattern - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool and originating from China circa 1920-1930, this is a 9x11 rare collectible from the 1920s Chinoiserie style period pieces, and one of our new favorite cu...
Category
1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Antique Oversize Persian Blue Floral Kirman Lavar Rug, c. 1910s-1920s
Located in New York, NY
This is an exquisite antique oversize Persian Floral Kirman Lavar rug, circa 1910-1920s, measuring 19.3 x 30 ft in pristine condition.
Provenance:
Sotheby's Auction House, New York,...
Category
1910s Persian Kirman Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Serapi Rug with Medium Blue Field and Small Rosettes
Located in New York, NY
The abrashed light/medium blue field shows a densely stepped red sub-field centred by a bold, minutely stepped medallion, enclosing bold, geometric split leaves and a navy cartouche ...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Tibetan Tiger Rug in Red with Black Animal Print, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, originating from Tibet, circa 1920-1930, this 2x4 antique Tibetan Tiger rug features all over geometric patterns in for...
Category
1920s Tibetan Tibetan Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug featuring a gold field surrounded by a wide gray border, and all overlaid with vases potted with violet and light and dark indigo ...
Category
1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Hooked Rug in Purple with Floral Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handmade in wool and originating circa 1920-1930, this 8x11 rug is a rare and exciting new curation in Rug & Kilim’s collection of antique hooked rugs.
On the Design:
Admirers of...
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1920s American Folk Art Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Tabriz Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Tabriz carpet from the turn of the 20th century depicting a pictorial design of a Persian hunting ground.
Antique and vintage an...
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a brilliant orange sherbet field surrounded by a thin violet liner strip and a wide indigo outer stripe, and all overlaid wit...
Category
1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Large Antique Persian Sultanabad Area Rug Circa 1900s
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique area rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool. It’s colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Sultanabad design handwove...
Category
Early 1900s Persian Sultanabad Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$96,600 Sale Price
30% Off
A rare and striking Navajo Rug early 20th-century Navajo weaving, Crystal-style
Located in Port Washington, NY
Woven between 1915 and 1930, this rug hails from the influential Crystal region, located in northwest New Mexico near the Navajo Reservation. Under the guidance of pioneering trader ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Chinese Art Deco Baotou Rug with Scholar Pictorial
Located in Dallas, TX
78185 Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug, 10'02 x 11'07. Woven in the hallowed looms of Baotou—a preeminent weaving center nestled along the ancient trade routes between Ningxia and Beijin...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$8,959 Sale Price
43% Off
Zabihi Collection Bright Pink Green Samarkand Khotan Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th century Samarkand Khotan Rug with an all over vase design highlighted with bright pink and lime green accent colors.
Details
rug no. j4367
size 5' 7" x 11' 9" (170 x ...
Category
Early 20th Century East Turkestani Agra Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Large Square Antique Turkish Ghiordes Worn Rug
Located in New York, NY
a late 19th-century worn Square Turkish Oushak Ghiordes Rug. Ivory and soft red
Details
rug no. j4075
size 12' 4" x 13' 10" (376 x 422 cm
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Egyptian Revival Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Adana Kilim Rug Wool Old Eastern Anatolian Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is Eastern Anatolian Antique Kilim from the Adana region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
This highly collectible antique kilim has wonderful special colors and tex...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
Early 20th Century Persian Mahal Accent Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Mahal accent carpet. The brown field of this west Persian rural smallish carpet displays an extremely well-balanced medium scale allover Herati design with tan, cr...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Turkish Karabagh Runner Rug
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Turkish Karabagh flat weave wool runner rug circa 1920. Hand woven in warm natural colors, the center is decorated with an all over geometric floral pattern in straight rows, surro...
Category
Early 20th Century Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique English Garden Needlepoint Runner with Baroque Floral Chintz Style
By Mario Buatta
Located in Dallas, TX
73615 antique English Garden needlepoint runner with Baroque Floral Chintz style. Drawing inspiration from Mario Buatta with romantic sensibility, this la...
Category
Late 19th Century English Baroque Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$7,999 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Carpet ( 13'9" x 17'10" - 420 x 545 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Carpet ( 13'9" x 17'10" - 420 x 545 )
Category
1890s Persian Sultanabad Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Serapi Rug Antique Persian Heriz Serapi Rug Handmade Persian Rug 8x11
Located in New York, NY
Antique Serapi Heriz Rug Artistic Rust 8'3" x 11'4" 252cm x 346cm
"This is a magnificent antique Serapi Heriz rug with a rare geometric overall design and a beautiful colorway-. The...
Category
1920s Persian Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$11,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a brilliant central fuchsia field surrounded by a wide gray border, and all overlaid with myriad auspicious flowers including...
Category
1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Oversized Antique Chinese Rug in Blue with Floral Medallions
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and believed to originate from China circa 1920-1930, this 16x28 antique Chinese rug is a rare oversized masterpiece, and an exciting new curation from our colle...
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Antique Persian Kerman Dervish Pictorial Carpet w/Nastaliq
Located in Dallas, TX
74336 Antique Persian Kerman Pictorial Rug, 04'08 x 06'08. Woven in the final decades of the 19th century, this rare hand-knotted wool...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Aesthetic Movement Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Red Persian Malayer Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
61226 Vintage Persian Malayer rug, 08'08 x 11'07.
Emanating a timeless style with incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool vintage Persian Malayer rug is a captivating ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Persian Malayer Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$8,159 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Kashmir Long Shawl from India Early 19th Century, 1830s
Located in Istanbul, TR
A very good example to Indian shawls in rather good condition.
Category
Early 19th Century Indian Islamic Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Stunning Walter Nichols Chinese Art Deco Purple Rug
Located in New York, NY
A phenomenal room size full pile condition Chinese Art Deco Rug from the 1930s.
Measures: 9' x 11'6''.
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Peking Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Chinese Peking Carpet
Measuring 9'l x 11'5''
Category
1920s Chinese Qing Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a dark indigo field surrounded by a lacy floral and scrolling vine border with an oval cutout framing a garden landscape with...
Category
1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Bayburt Kilim East Anatolia Rug Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is an Eastern Anatolian Antique Kilim from the Bayburt region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
The deep green in the central field is particularly impressive and ...
Category
Early 19th Century Turkish Kilim Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
Oversized Round Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug, Hotel Lobby Size Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
53828 Oversized Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug 17'00 x 17'01. With its effortless beauty and timeless appeal, this hand knotted wool antique Persian Sultanabad rug can beautifully blend modern, contemporary, and traditional interiors. Taking center stage of the abrashed red field is a stepped lozenge medallion decorated with the Classic Herati design. It is also known as the Mahi or Fish pattern and amongst the most widespread and well known of all Persian designs which consists of a flower centered in a diamond accompanied by curving lanceolate leaves that resemble fish. The Herati motif is widely used in Iran and believed to represent the small fishes come up just beneath the surface of the water to swim in the full moon’s reflection.A classic border elegantly frames the composition, pulling together colors from throughout into a unified, harmonious design. With its rich architectural details and grandeur size, this antique Sultanabad rug emanates so much character and will boost the coziness factor in nearly any space.
Perfect for a large entertaining space, hotel lobby, lounge area, state room, great room, drawing room, country club, academic library, golf locker room, trophy room, private Chambers, great room, wine cellar, executive suite, conservatory, royal suite, billiards room, owners retreat, dining room, living room, or formal sitting room. Well-suited for a variety of interior styles: Mid-Century Modern, Traditional, Federal, Colonial, Craftsman, Bungalow, English, Tudor, Manor House, Northwestern, Pacific Northwest, Bohemian, Boho Chic, Modern Mexican, Southwestern, Spanish Mission, Artisan, Rustic, Lodge, Cabin, Urban, Industrial, Modern, Contemporary, and Eclectic. Rustic yet refined, this oversized Persian carpet...
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Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$140,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A bold and beautiful early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a mint green field with large auspicious floral clusters including peonies and chrysanthemums, and all woven in brig...
Category
1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Persian Bakshaish Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79229 Late 19th Century Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug, 12'01 x 15'06. Woven beneath the expansive skies of northwest Persia in the twilight of the 19th century, this one-of-a-kind, h...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Bakshaish Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Distressed Heriz Rug with Bold Medallion
Located in New York, NY
This antique Heriz rug, sized 7'7" × 10'0", showcases the striking geometric medallion typical of Northern Persian weaving, now softened by decades of use and wear. The deep red fiel...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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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