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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Kazak
Nazmiyal Collection Geometric Modern Swedish Flatweave Kilim Rug 11'9" x 15'
Located in New York, NY
A Beautiful Large Size Geometric Pattern Light Green Color Modern Swedish Design Flatweave Kilim Rug, Country Of Origin: Central Asia, Circa Date: Modern Rug
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Gitt Grännsjö-Carlsson, Carpet, Wool, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pink, brown and yellow flat-weave wool carpet designed and produced by Gitt Grännsjö-Carlsson, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Nazmiyal Collection Geometric Modern Swedish Flatwoven Area Rug 8'11" x 12'1"
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Geometric Modern Swedish Design Flatwoven Area Rug, Country of origin: Central Asian Rugs, Circa date: Modern rugs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Ida Rydelius, Carpet, Wool, Sweden, 1950s
By Ida Rydelius
Located in High Point, NC
A pink, brown and purple flat-weave wool carpet designed and produced by Ida Rydelius, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Danish Vintage Wool Carpet 1960s / 1970s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Danish vintage wool carpet 1960s / 1970s. In very good condition. Color: creme/ blue and rose. 200 cm x 290 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Green with Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 8x10 modern rug represents the pile texture from the Scandinavian rug collection by Rug & Kilim.
On the Design:
Connoisseurs will admire this as a contem...
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Carpet by Robert Jacobsen for Ege Axminster Denmark
Located in Handewitt, DE
Wool carpet „Personage 1987“ by Robert Jacobsen for Ege Axminster Denmark. From „The 20th Century Collection Art Line“
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Pretty vintage hand knotted Scandinavian round rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Presenting an Exquisite 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Design Rug in Blue and Beige! 🌟
Elevate your living space with our remarkable Very Beautiful 20th Century Scandinavian Mode...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Ingegerd Silow Rollakan Vintage Swedish Kilim Rug, Blå Rosa Tulpan Korsmönster
Located in Dallas, TX
78246 Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug by Ingegerd Silow, 06'07 x 09'07. Reflecting elements of Scandinavian Modern style with incredible detail and texture, this handwoven vintage Swedi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style rug in Gold with Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 8x10 modern rug is a new addition to the Scandinavian rug collection by Rug & Kilim. Hand-knotted in wool, its design is a contemporary take on Rollakan and Rya rugs in the Swed...
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Ingegerd Silow, Carpet, Wool, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An orange, brown and yellow-dyed flatweave wool carpet designed and produced by Ingegerd Silow, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s antique seychour shirvan rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 19th century Caucasian shirvan rug with beautiful geometrical and stylized designs with many symbols and signs and also stylized birds and animals, with a typical bord...
Category
Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Kazak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Swedish Designer, Carpet, Wool, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue, pink, orange and off-white flat weave wood carpet designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s wonderful antique rare Caucasian Karabagh rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century Armenian Karabagh rug with beautiful and rare stylized floral design and nice natural colours with a blue navy field, red, white and gold, entirely a...
Category
Late 19th Century Armenian Kazak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug with Gold and Green Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 10x14 rug from the Scandinavian Collection by Rug & Kilim.
On the Design:
This design enjoys beige with gold and green geometric patterns inspired by the...
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Erik Lundberg, Carpet, Wool, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown, green and pink-dyed flatweave wool carpet designed by Erik Lundberg and produced by Vävaregården, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Swedish Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Swedish Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 6'4" × 14'6" (193 × 441 cm)
A modern flat-weave area rug, being a typical representative of the timeless traditional Swedish designs. It...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Carpet, Wool, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A multi-colored flat-weave wool carpet model "Blå Taggen" designed and produced by Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Sweden, 1950s.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
5.6x8.8 Ft Antique Caucasian Armenian Kazak Rug, Ca 1900. Striking Natural Dyes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An exquisite antique Caucasian Armenian Kazak rug with fantastic plant based natural dyes.
Bold and powerful design with triple medallions and clear red field. Soft lustrous lambsw...
Category
Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Framed AP14 Rug, Sisal, Designed by All the Way to Paris for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Made from 100% New Zealand wool, the Framed rug provides accents of color without overpowering a room. Crafted from two rug making techniques, All the Way to Paris' Framed contrasts ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Red, Gold and Gray Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 10x14 rug is from the modern Scandinavian rug collection by Rug & Kilim.
On the Design:
This design enjoys red with gold and gray geometric patterns insp...
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Large flat wave rug by Ingegerd Silow
Located in Long Island City, NY
Flat wave rug designed by Ingegerd Silow . Circa 1950th.
Signed IS. Sweden. Hand woven wool. Dimensions: L 117″. W 74″ .
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Nazmiyal Collection Geometric Modern Swedish Design Flatwoven Rug 10' x 14'2"
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Geometric Modern Swedish Design Flatwoven Area Rug, Country of origin: Central Asian Rugs, Circa date: Modern rugs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug with Geometric Patterns in Brown Tones
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 8x10 modern rug represents the pile texture from the Scandinavian rug collection by Rug & Kilim.
On the Design:
Connoisseurs will admire this as a contem...
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s nice vintage Turkish Anatolian rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice vintage Turkish rug with beautiful design of Caucasian rugs with geometrical design and nice colours with an orange field, blue, green, white and pink in design, entirely hand k...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kazak Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage Azerbaïdjan Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century Azerbaïdjan rug with beautiful design of Caucasian shirvan perepedil rugs and nice colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
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"Experie...
Category
Mid-20th Century Azerbaijani Kazak Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
1960s Rya Rug from Sweden in Brown, Yellow and White Tones
Located in København K, 84
Beautiful midcentury Swedish Rya rug in 100 % wool in yellow, brown and white tones. Very good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim with Grid Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 10x14 Swedish style kilim is from the award-winning Scandinavian flat weave collection by Rug & Kilim.
Handwoven in wool and undyed, natural yarns, its design reflects a conte...
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage Azerbaïdjan Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century Azerbaïdjan rug with beautiful design of Caucasian shirvan rugs and nice colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
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"Experience the ep...
Category
Mid-20th Century Azerbaijani Kazak Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Custom Kilim rug in Blue & Beige Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A smart 9x12 Swedish style kilim rug from our award-winning Scandinavian flat weave collection. Handwoven in wool, cotton & undyed natural yarn.
On the Design:
This rug enjoys geo...
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim in White & Beige-Brown Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A smart 10x14 Swedish style kilim from our award-winning Scandinavian flat weave collection. Handwoven in wool, cotton & undyed natural yarn.
On the Design:
This rug enjoys geomet...
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Moghan Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th century full pile Moghan Kazak Cacuasian rug
Details
rug no. j3795
size 4'1" x 6' 10" (107 x 231 cm)
Category
Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Qum Rug in Burgundy With Floral Patterns, From Rug & Kilim
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in silk circa 1920-1930, this 3×4 antique Persian rug is a rare piece of Qum provenance—an exciting new curation from Rug & Kilim.
On the Design:
A rich red field and ...
Category
2010s Persian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Scandinavian Rollakan Swedish Rug Cream/Beige
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is a truly unique Scandinavian Rollakan Swedish rug in a captivating combination of beige and cream colors. This exquisite piece stands out for its distinctive design, exception...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Beige-Brown Scandinavian Kilim Style Custom Trapezoid Rug Design
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This custom rug design represents Swedish style flatweaves from the Scandinavian Kilim Collection by Rug & Kilim.
On the Design:
These photos represent a former 7x12 trapezoid rug,...
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Minimalist Hand Knotted Turkish "Shepherd's Tulu" Rug, 100% Natural Un-Dyed Wool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
100% Natural Hand-Spun Wool of finest quality.
These hand-knotted rugs are produced from scratch in our atelier located in Central Anatolia, famous for being one of the world's olde...
Category
2010s Turkish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Swedish Skvattram Style Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Swedish Skvattram style rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 14'5" × 19'4" (439 × 589 cm)
Colors: ivory, black, charcoal
This imposing geometric area rug is the quintessence o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Scandinavian Rug Rollakan Signed "AA"
Located in Ferrara, IT
The Rollakan Swedish rug with a cross motif design is a unique and special piece that showcases the timeless beauty of Scandinavian craftsmanship. The combination of the vibrant gree...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim in Greige & Off White Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A smart 4x6 Swedish style kilim from our award-winning Scandinavian flat weave collection. Handwoven in wool & undyed natural yarn.
On the Design:
This rug enjoys geometric patter...
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Yarn
Danish Modern 1970's Shag Wool Scandinavian Area Rug by RYA
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful colors very clean Rya rug circa 1970's nice clean condition bright colors shag style can be hung on the wall light and unique.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug
Located in Closter, NJ
The Caucasus is the geographically-isolated mountainous region north of Persia between the Black and Caspian Seas. The diverse population of this area primarily consists of Armenians...
Category
Late 19th Century Armenian Kazak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rya Rug Swedish Red Color
Located in Ferrara, IT
This Rya Rug Swedish with its vibrant colors of orange,red and a colorful design is a truly unique and special piece that radiates warmth and artistic flai...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Bluebell Swedish Rya Design Handmade Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary bluebell Swedish rya design handmade rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 2'8" × 4'10" (81 × 147 cm).
Hand knotted with great care, this contemporary rug was made using the hi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim in Beige-Brown & gray Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A smart 3x5 Swedish style kilim from our award-winning Scandinavian flat weave collection. Handwoven in wool & undyed natural yarn.
On the Design:
This rug enjoys geometric patter...
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Yarn
Swedish Inspired Handmade Turkish Modern Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary Turkish room size carpet handmade during the 21st century. The design is inspired by vintage mid-20th century Swedish/Scandinavian carpets.
Measures: 11' 1" x 14' 9"
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Green with Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 9x12 rug is a bold new addition to the Scandinavian Collection by Rug & Kilim. Handwoven in a wool flatweave, its design reflects a contemporary take on Swedish Deco style.
On...
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Moroccan wool Mrirt rug - Beige/black - 8.2x10.6feet / 252x325cm
Located in Marrakech, MA
I had this modern-style, original Mrirt rug made by weavers artisans in the area of Khenifra, Atlas Mountains, Morocco. Groups of women there still weave by hand on traditional, vert...
Category
2010s Moroccan Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Outdoor Scandinavian Style Runner in Gray with Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 3×6 outdoor runner is a bold new addition to the Scandinavian Collection by Rug & Kilim. Hand-knotted in performance polyester, its design reflects a contemporary take on Swedis...
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Polyester
Danish Rya Bulls Eye Rug by Hojer Eksport Eilton
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage square Danish Rya rug, 100% wool, produced in the 1960's but never used.
Has been kept rolled and wrapped in storage for over 50 years. Your feet will be the very first to walk on it.
Produced in Denmark by Hojer Eksport Wilton.
Design name "Argus'
Measures: 81" x 79" bullseye rug...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Flat-weave rug Swedish Scandinavian style Mazandaran Kilim 15x12 ft 440 x 370 cm
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Flat-weave rug Swedish Scandinavian style Mazandaran Kilim 15x12 ft 440 x 370 cm
This stunning flatweave rug has a fantastic look. It is hand-woven with fine handspun wool. The colo...
Category
2010s Afghan Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Reversible Vintage Swedish Kilim Rollakan Rug, 05'11 x 09’10
Located in Dallas, TX
74982 Vintage Swedish Kilim Rollakan Rug, 05'11 x 09’10.
Effortless tranquility combined with contrasting colors meets the eye in this balanced Japandi style vintage Scandinavian kil...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Flat-Weave Rölakan Carpet "Korall" by Erik Lundberg for Vävaregården Eringsboda
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vintage Swedish flat-weave carpet “Korall” by Erik Lundberg for Vävaregården i Eringsboda, Sweden. Fields in beige, white, black, yellow and orange. Hand...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Linen
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Gray with Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A bold new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Collection, this handwoven 4x14 rug reflects a contemporary take on mid-century Rollakans and Swedish Deco style.
On the Design:
Thi...
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s pretty vintage German modern rug, « Forest »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
WOODLAND GEWEBIE NATUR
Discover the elegance of this stunning 1970s carpet crafted in Germany by Cromwell Tefzet. Thick wool, Scandinavian-inspired design, and a stylized forest moti...
Category
1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Abstract Runner Rug With Polychromatic Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 3x12 abstract runner rug featuring polychromatic geometric patterns is a new addition to the Homage collection.
On the Design:
A new addition to the handmade rugs in the modern rug line by Rug & Kilim, this runner rug features polychromatic geometric patterns. This piece marries abstract expressionist art sensibility with our unique Rustic Modern design concept. Enjoying both the durability of an ideal modern rug and the grand, artisanal nature of an abstract design, this particular addition to the Homage rug...
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
5'3" x 7'7" Antique Caucasian Bordjalou Kazak Rug, circa 1870
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Caucasian Bordjalou Kazak 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 washed...
Category
Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Kazak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s pretty distressed antique Bokhara rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful antique Turkmen Bokhara distressed rug with nice geometrical and tribal design of Bokhara rugs, and nice natural colours with red, blue, orange, yellow and white, entirely ...
Category
Early 20th Century Afghan Kazak Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Outdoor Rug with Gray Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 10x14 indoor-outdoor rug is a bold new addition to the Scandinavian Collection by Rug & Kilim. hand knotted in performance polyester, its design reflects a contemporary take on ...
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Polyester
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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