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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Style: Louis XVI
Style: Rustic
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Malayer accent rug handmade during the early 20th century.
Measures: 4' 3" x 6' 4"
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Joshegan Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Joshegan accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 4' 4" x 6' 8"
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Runner Rug, Handmade Geometric Carpet Stair Runner Area Rug CHR63
Located in Hampshire, GB
Tribal geometric designs run through the centre of this antique runner rug on a deep red background. A layered border encloses this. The handwoven rustic rug was constructed from han...
Category
Early 1900s Turkish Rustic Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Organic Material, Wool
Zabihi Collection Abstract Accent Size Persian Malayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
A large accent size early 20th century Persian Malayer rug featuring an abstract pattern
Measures: 4'1" x 6'
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Malayer accent rug handmade during the early 20th century.
Measures: 4' 3" x 6' 8"
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Baluch Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
20793 Vintage Persian Baluch Rug, 07'03 x 10'05. Persian Baluch rugs are handwoven textiles originating from the Baluchistan region, crafted by the Baloch people. Characterized by tr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Accent Persian Malayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
A large accent size early 20th century Persian Malayer rug.
Measures: 4'2" x 5'10".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Malayer accent rug handmade during the early 20th century.
Measures: 4' 3" x 6' 11"
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Malayer accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 4' 6" x 6' 8"
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Malayer accent rug handmade during the early 20th century.
Measures: 4' 4" x 6' 5"
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rustic Vintage Turkish Striped Kilim Rug, Weathered Charm Meets Rugged Beauty
Located in Dallas, TX
60654 Rustic Vintage Turkish Striped Kilim Rug, 07'03 x 07'06.
Weathered charm meets rustic sensibility in this handwoven wool vintage Turkish kilim rug. The Bengal stripe pattern an...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Rustic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rare Antique Caucasian Rug Karabagh Handmade Carpet Oriental Rugs for Sale
Located in Hampshire, GB
This stunningly detailed runner rug has been beautifully handwoven in many beautiful colourways. A multi-layered border or linear floral patterns in Blue, pink, and yellow frames the...
Category
1890s Caucasian Rustic Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
9.2x16 Ft Antique Persian Heriz Rug, Circa 1900
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastern oversize rug, circa 1900.
Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on wool foundation. Origin good condition. Washed professionally. All natural dyes.
Size: 9....
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Rustic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Rug, Nomadic Charm Meets Rugged Beauty
Located in Dallas, TX
21319 Vintage Moroccan Rug, 06'00 x 08'05.
Nomadic charm meets rugged beauty in this hand knotted wool vintage Berber Moroccan rug. The intrinsic checkered design and lively colors w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Rustic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, Nomadic Charm Meets Esoteric Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
21246 Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug, 06'03 x 09'03.
Emanating rustic sensibility and rugged beauty with a lavish pile, this hand-knotted wool vintage Moroccan rug creates an inimitable...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Rustic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1880s Rustic Antique Persian Bijar Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
53868 Antique Persian Bijar Runner, 01'11 x 25'11. Emulating traditional style with rustic sensibility with incredible detail and texture, this antique Persian Bijar rug runner is a captivating vision of woven beauty. The intricate design and earthy colors woven into this piece work together creating a rustic yet refined look. Elongated medallions filled with an allover pattern composed of Herati motifs cover the field. The distinctive design and artisanal character in this extra-long Persian runner emanates so much character and warmth.
Perfect for stair tread runner, an extra-long hallway, entryway or grand foyer, corridor, grand parlor, home office, academic library, executive suite, theater room, billiards room, game room, bedroom, study, studio. It would also make a lovely accent in a formal dining room, behind the sofa table in the living room, or placed in a boutique hotel lobby. Well-suited for a variety of interior styles: Mid-Century Modern, Traditional, English, Tudor, Manor House, Northwestern, Santa Fe Desert, Pacific Northwest, Bohemian, Boho Chic, Modern Mexican, Southwestern, Spanish Mission, Artisan, Rustic, Lodge, Cabin, Urban, Industrial, Modern, Contemporary, and Eclectic. Reminiscences of an exotic journey and worldly sophistication, this extra-long tribal runner charms with ease.
Rendered in variegated shades of brick red, navy blue, baked clay, cerulean, rose, brown, terra cotta, tan, dark pink, coffee and verdigris with other accent colors.
Distressed. Desirable Age Wear.
Abrash.
Hand knotted wool.
Made in Iran.
Measures: 01'11 x 25'11.
Antique Stair Runner...
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Rustic Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rustic Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Malayer accent rug handmade during the early 20th century.
Measures: 4' 6" x 6' 3"
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug, Wabi-Sabi Meets Rustic Charm
Located in Dallas, TX
21423 Vintage Moroccan Rug, 05'06 x 09'03.
Wabi-Sabi meets rustic charm in this hand-knotted wool vintage Moroccan rug. The intrinsic tribal design and sunbaked earth-tone colors wov...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Rustic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rustic Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Mazlagan Malayer Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Mazlagan Malayer accent rug handmade during the early 20th century.
Measures: 4' 6" x 6' 2"
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, Rustic Charm Meets Traditional Sensibility
Located in Dallas, TX
51538 Rustic Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, 06'07 X 10'01.
Rustic charm meets traditional sensibility in this hand knotted vintage Turkish Sivas rug. The decorative elegance and time-so...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Leather/Wool Patch Rug In Earthy Tones
Located in Norwalk, CT
A contemporary leather and wool rug with a geometric patch design with beige, gray, and brown accents, made with 100% natural material, this rug is hand-cut and carefully stitched to...
Category
2010s Indian Rustic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Leather
Antique European Rug with Floral Design 10'9''x8'9''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique European Rug 10'9''x8'9'
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Rustic Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Red Rustic Feel Worn Wool Hand Knotted Vintage Persian Heriz Village Motif 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 Rustic Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Blue Hand Knotted Vintage Persian Viss Design Worn Down Rustic Feel Wool 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 Rustic Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Chili Red Vintage Good Condition Rustic Look Worn Wool Hand Knotted 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 Rustic Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, Nomadic Charm Meets Rustic Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
21249 Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug, 06'03 x 10'04.
Nomadic charm meets sunbaked elegance in this hand-knotted wool vintage Moroccan rug. The detailed lozenge lattice and faded earth-t...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Rustic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Distressed Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug, Weathered Finesse Meets Cozy Nomad
Located in Dallas, TX
21303 Distressed Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug, 05'11 x 10'00. Embark on a journey into the captivating charm of modern rustic design with this hand-knotted wool vintage Moroccan rug, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Rustic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug, Rustic Charm Meets Abstract Expressionism
Located in Dallas, TX
21295 Vintage Ait Bou Ichaouen Moroccan Rug, 06'11 x 11'03.
Emanating nomadic charm with incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool Ait Bou Ichaouen Moroccan rug is a capt...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Rustic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, Rustic Charm Meets Sunbaked Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
21291 Muted Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, 06'01 x 09'03.
Nomadic charm meets sunbaked elegance in this hand-knotted wool vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan rug. The detailed lozenge l...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Rustic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, Organic Modern Meets Spicy Global Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21301 Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, 05'10 x 07'08.
Organic Modern meets spicy global style in this hand knotted wool vintage Moroccan rug. The visual intricacy and nature-inspire...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Rustic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Red Vintage Persian Heriz Good Condition Rustic Feel Worn Wool Hand Knotted 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 Rustic Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Red Vintage Persian Heriz Good Condition Rustic Feel Worn Wool Hand Knotted 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 Rustic Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Imperial Red Semi Antique Persian Heriz Rustic Feel Worn Wool Hand Knotted 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 Rustic Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Red Wool Hand Knotted Vintage Bohemian Persian Heriz Rustic Feel Cleaned 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 Rustic Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Red Rustic Look Pure Wool Hand Knotted Vintage Bohemian Persian Heriz Clean 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 Rustic Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Late 19h Century Caucasian Shirvan Rug
Located in New York, NY
late 19th Century Caucasian Shirvan Rug
Measures: 3'10'' x 5'3''.
Category
Late 19th Century Caucasian Rustic Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Raspberry Red Worn Wool Hand Knotted Semi Antique Persian Heriz Rustic Feel 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 Rustic Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Red Vintage Persian Heriz Village Motif Rustic Feel Worn Wool Hand Knotted 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 Rustic Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rustic and Refined Distressed Neutral Antique Persian Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78572 Distressed Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug, 04'03 x 05'11.
Emanating rustic sensibility and weathered bucolic charm, this small antique Persian Bakhtiari rug is a captivating vi...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Orange Tribal Turkish Anatolian Mini Rug
Located in New York, NY
MId 20th Century Turkish Anatolian One of a kind Rug
1'6'' x 2'9''
Category
Mid-20th Century Rustic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Red Rustic Look Pure Wool Hand Knotted Vintage Bohemian Persian Heriz Clean 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 Rustic Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Barn Red Vintage Persian Heriz Good Cond Rustic Look Worn Wool Hand Knotted 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 Rustic Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Red Hand Knotted Semi Antique Persian Heriz Good Cond Rustic Look Worn Wool 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 Rustic Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Red Rustic Feel Worn Wool Hand Knotted Vintage Persian Heriz Village Motif 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 Rustic Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rustic Antique Faded Persian Mahal Rug, Weathered Beauty Meets Timeless Appeal
Located in Dallas, TX
52555 Rustic Antique Persian Mahal Rug, 03'04 x 10'02.
Weathered beauty meets timeless appeal in this hand knotted wool distressed antique Persian Mahal rug. The faded botanical design and muted colors woven into this piece work together creating a relaxed yet elevated feel such as American traditional or even industrial loft. The antique-washed field is covered in an allover repetitive pattern of opulent Mir-a-Boteh motifs. It is framed with a Shekeri border enclosed with inner and outer crenelated fence guard bands.
Gloriously rich with boteh motifs yet faded and muted in tone, this antique worn Persian rug...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Alloy Orange Vntage Persian Heriz Rustic Feel Worn Wool Hand Knotted 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 Rustic Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Anatolian Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Anatolian room size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 10' 6" x 13' 10"
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rustic Earth-Tone Vintage Persian Afshar Rug with Cypress Trees
Located in Dallas, TX
53046 Vintage Persian Afshar Rug, 04'09 x 06'06.
With a lovingly timeworn appearance and cypress tree design, this hand knotted wool distressed antique Persian Afshar rug charms wit...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rustic and Refined Vintage Persian Bakhtiari Patchwork Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78578 Vintage Persian Patchwork Rug, 04'03 x 05'04.
Emanating bucolic charm and traditional sensibility, this vintage Persian patchwork rug is a captivating vision of woven beauty. ...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Distressed Antique Persian Isfahan Rug, Rustic Charm Meets Patriotic Flair
Located in Dallas, TX
52435 Rustic Antique Persian Isfahan Rug, 08'00 x 12'02.
Rustic sensibility meets understated elegance in this hand knotted wool distressed antique Persian Isfahan rug. The lovingly time-worn composition features an all-over Herati pattern of muted blossoming palmettes, rosettes, curved sickle leaves, stylized florals, and star flowers, all intertwined among arabesque vines. Sky blue juxtaposed with rust colored accents bring beautiful contrast against an abrashed ivory backdrop, all framed by a Shah Abbas border in faded brick red. This distressed Persian area rug will charm with ease in any rustic interior wanting a traditional, handwoven and relaxed, elevated feel such as American traditional or even French Country farmhouse.
Gloriously rich with motifs yet faded and muted in tone, this antique worn Persian...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Rustic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Distressed Antique Worn Persian Rug, Rustic Sensibility Meets Weathered Finesse
Located in Dallas, TX
78577 Distressed Antique Worn Persian Hamadan Rug, 03'01 x 04'01.
Weathered finesse meets rustic sensibility in this distressed antique Persian Hamadan rug. The faded geometric des...
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Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rustic and Refined Antique Persian Mahal Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78529 Antique Persian Mahal Rug, 10'04 x 14'00.
Emanating rustic sensibility and traditional style, this antique Persian Mahal rug is a captivating vision of woven beauty. The class...
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Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Rug by Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21575 Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug, 02'10 x 05'06.
Nomadic charm meets relaxed familiarity in this hand knotted wool vintage Moroccan rug. The ambiguous lozenge design and earthy colorway woven into this piece work together to bring forth a rustic chic lodge look. The composition features two diamonds and an open lozenge. With its subtle earth-tone colors and rugged beauty, this vintage Berber Moroccan rug is a cultural artifact...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Rustic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Small Vintage Moroccan Rug, Rustic Luxe Meets Rugged Beauty
Located in Dallas, TX
21564 Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug, 02'05 x 05'03.
Emanating rugged charm with nomadic style, this hand knotted wool vintage Berber Moroccan rug is a captivating vision of woven beauty. The detailed tribal design and neutral colors woven into this piece work together to bring forth a rustic yet modern look. The abrashed beige field features an allover geometric pattern composed of concentric diamonds running along the center flanked with a column of stacked lozenges on either side. With its relaxed familiarity and neutral earth-tone colors, this small Moroccan rug...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Rustic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Red Rustic Look Worn Wool Hand Knotted Vintage Persian Heriz Tribal Ambience 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 Rustic Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Red Vintage Bohemian Persian Heriz Rustic Look Pure Wool Hand Knotted Clean 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 Rustic Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Very beautiful antique fine Hamadan rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Introducing a Gorgeous Antique Hamadan Rug:
Discover an exquisite antique Hamadan rug that exudes elegance and charm. This masterpiece boasts a stunning geometrical design and featur...
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Early 1900s Asian Rustic Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Vintage carpet with brown tones from tobacco to chocolate
Located in Firenze, IT
Vintage carpets were created to redevelop artifacts for which restoration would be too costly and anti-commercial. In fact, the idea is to enhance their worn appearance by using dyes...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Rustic 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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