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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Tribal
Vintage Moroccan Rehamna rug - Red - 5.1x12.5feet / 156x382cm
Located in Marrakech, MA
Here is one very beautiful, unique vintage rug, probably from the Rehamna tribe. The background is a deep red with yellow green, brownish, gray and cream designs like diamonds, cross...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Hand Woen Turkish Tulu Rug in Tri Color Weave
Located in Dallas, TX
This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde collection is made up of rare and hard to find pieces curated by Brend...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 14x16 Blue And Green Tile Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed Forest Green , Sky Blue And Cream Tile Patterned Swedish Rug-14'x16'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due ...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Swedish Flat Weave Rug by Erik Lundberg (Vavangarden Eringsboda)
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Flat Weave Rug by Erik Lundberg (Vavangarden Eringsboda)
Size: 8'3" × 11'7" (251 × 353 cm)
A rare Swedish flat-weave wool rug model “Korall” by Erik Lundberg for Väva...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat Woven Rug by Agda Osterberg
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat Woven Rug by Agda Osterberg
Size: 6'4" × 9'9" (193 × 297 cm)
A mid-century Swedish flat-weave wool rug by Agda Osterberg with woven initial (A) at a cor...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Moroccan Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Moroccan Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 6'0" × 9'3" (182 × 281 cm)
A modern hand-knotted wool rug with traditional Moroccan geometric motifs. In North African tribal design, a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century Antique Samarkand Rug 11.7" X 6"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Classic Americana: 19th Century Samarkand Rug, 11.7' x 6' - Infuse your space with timeless elegance and American flair. Crafted with meticulous detail, this antique rug adds a touch...
Category
19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
19th Century Antique Samarkand Rug 8.11" X 5.7"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Vintage American Heritage: 19th Century Samarkand Rug, 8.11' x 5.7' - Elevate your decor with timeless charm and sophistication. This meticulously crafted antique rug embodies the es...
Category
19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
19th Century Antique Samarkand Rug 8.7" X 4.5"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Vintage Americana: 19th Century Samarkand Rug, 8.7' x 4.5' - Infuse your space with historic charm and American sophistication. This meticulously crafted antique rug is a timeless ac...
Category
19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
19th Century Antique Samarkand Rug 9" X 5.1"
Located in Los Angeles, US
American Classic: 19th Century Samarkand Rug, 9' x 5.1' - Elevate your space with timeless charm and elegance. This meticulously crafted antique rug exudes sophistication, embodying ...
Category
19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
19th Century Antique Samarkand Rug 12.7" X 6.2"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Timeless American Heritage: 19th Century Samarkand Rug, 12.7' x 6.2' - Infuse your space with historic charm and elegance. This meticulously crafted antique rug adds a touch of sophi...
Category
19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
19th Century Antique Samarkand Rug 8.7" X 5.8"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Vintage American Splendor: 19th Century Samarkand Rug, 8.7' x 5.8' - Infuse your space with timeless elegance and American flair. This meticulously crafted antique rug brings a touch...
Category
19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
19th Century Antique Samarkand Rug 10.6" X 5.3"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Heritage Elegance: 19th Century Samarkand Rug, 10.6' x 5.3' - Elevate your interior with a piece of American history. This meticulously crafted antique rug exudes timeless charm, add...
Category
19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Rug & Kilim’s 19th Century Style Rug in Beige Gold and Blue Floral Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 4x5 mode to 19th-century rug styles in beige and gold from Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics collection. Hand-knotted in wool, an exemplary modern piece from the works of George Ravmam...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century Antique Samarkand Rug 8.8" X 4.8"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Vintage Opulence: 19th Century Samarkand Rug, 8.8' x 4.8' - Elevate your decor with this stunning antique rug boasting American-inspired design. Imbued with timeless charm and crafte...
Category
19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
19th Century Antique Samarkand Rug 12.9" X 6.0"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Timeless Heritage: 19th Century Samarkand Rug, 12.9' x 6.0' - Infuse your space with the elegance of yesteryears and American flair. This meticulously crafted antique rug exudes soph...
Category
19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
19th Century Antique Samarkand Rug 8.4" X 5.1"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Timeless Elegance: Authentic 19th Century Samarkand Rug - Elevate your space with this exquisite antique piece, measuring 8.4' x 5.1'. Crafted with precision and showcasing intricate...
Category
19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
19th Century Antique Samarkand Rug 10.5" X 5.3"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Classic Charm: 19th Century Samarkand Rug, 10.5' x 5.3' - Add a touch of timeless elegance to your home with this exquisite antique rug. Featuring intricate details and American-insp...
Category
19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Swedish Flat Woven Rug by Ulla Parkdahl
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish flat woven Wool rug by Ulla Parkdahl
Size: 6'5" × 9'9" (195 × 297 cm)
A Swedish flatweave wool rug dating back to circa 1950, made by Ulla Parkdahl with woven initial...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Swedish Pile Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Swedish Pile Rug
Size: 9'10" × 12'9" (299 × 388 cm)
The vintage Swedish pile rug dating back to circa 1950. Both its execution and design exhibit timeless qualities....
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century Antique Samarkand Rug 9.0" X 4.6"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Vintage Grandeur: 19th Century Samarkand Rug, 9.0' x 4.6' - Unveil a slice of history and American sophistication with this meticulously crafted antique rug. Its timeless allure and ...
Category
19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Finland Flat Woven Rug by Margareta Ahlstedt Willandt
Located in New York, NY
Finland Flat Woven Rug by Margareta Ahlstedt Willandt
Size: 6'10" × 9'9" (208 × 297 cm)
A mid-century Finland flat-weave wool rug by Margareta Ahlstedt Willand dating back to circa 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
4x7 Ft Mid Century Handmade Turkish Village Wool Rug in Faded Coral and Gold
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage village rug from Turkey. It is made of medium wool pile on wool foundation and features two linked medallions and geometric corner pieces and a large main border in pale re...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
3.9x8.4 Ft Vintage Handmade Floral Patterned Turkish Rug in Red, Blue & Beige
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Mid-20th Century Swedish Navy, Red Handmade Pile Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century Swedish Navy blue, Ivory, Red Handmade Pile Rug
Size: 3'3" × 5'3" (99 × 160 cm)
A vintage Swedish pile weave rug with a graphic and colorful design that seems to rep...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swedish Flat Weave Rug Signed with Initials 'IV'
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish flat weave rug signed with Initials (IV)
Size: 6'4" × 9'1" (193 × 276 cm)
A vintage Swedish flat-weave wool rug with woven initials (IV), dating back to circa 1948. I...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swedish Pile Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Pile Rug
Size: 8'1" × 11'3" (246 × 342 cm)
A vintage Swedish pile rug dating back to circa 1948. It is in excellent original condition, consistent with age. The rug d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Midcentury Scandinavian Geometric Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century Scandinavian Geometric Camel Peach Sand Beige Handmade Wool Rug
Size: 6'5" × 9'10" (195 × 299 cm).
A second quarter of the 20th century Scandinavian rug having a sim...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Midcentury Moroccan Geometric Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Moroccan Geometric Wool Rug
Size: 4'6" × 9'4" (137 × 284 cm)
A Mid-20th Century Moroccan rug made out of wool that Moroccan rugs owe their timelessness and durability. The...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
4.7x6.3 Ft One of a Kind Vintage Handmade Oriental Rug for Traditional Interiors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage central Anatolian village rug with pleasing colors and medium wool pile on a tightly woven wool foundation, very good condition. Measures: 4.3 x 7.6 Ft.
It has been washed ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s pretty small vintage Pakistani rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty small vintage Pakistani rug with nice geometrical design in style of Turkmen rugs, and beautiful colours with red field, pink, sky blue, white and black, entirely and finely h...
Category
1980s Pakistani Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Swedish Flat Weave Rug by Ulla Parkdal
By Ulla Parkdal
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish flat weave rug by Ulla Parkdal
Size: 5'2" × 7'10" (157 × 238 cm)
Color: Beige, brown, gold, yellow.
A Swedish hand-woven wool rug designed by Ulla Parkdal with woven ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swedish Flat Woven Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Flat Woven Rug
Size: 4'10" × 6'10" (147 × 208 cm)
A vintage Swedish flat-weave wool rug dating back to circa 1950 with woven monogram VF-e-65. It is in excellent orig...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Oversized Vintage Turkmen Bokhara Rug in Red with Medallions, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 15x19 vintage rug is a rare oversized curation believed to be of Bokhara provenance—hand-knotted in wool circa 1940-1960.
On the Design:
Rust and brick red tones underscore ...
Category
1940s Turkish Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Worn Antique Caucasian Soumac Flatweave Gallery Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
MId-19th century Persian flat-weave Soumak ‘soumac’ tribal rug
5'8'' x 12'
Category
Mid-19th Century Persian Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Striped Blue Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie striped blue rug
Size: 6'5" × 7'2" (195 × 218 cm)
The vintage Dhurrie before your eyes is simple and classic. Its main filed carries an allover pattern of thin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Moroccan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Moroccan Rug
Size: 6'1" × 11'8" (185 × 355 cm)
This vintage rug originates from the Beni Ourain peoples of Morocco dating back to circa 1950. It is made out of wool that Moro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Hand Knotted Orley Shabahang Gabbeh Rug, Taupe, Blue, Red Wool, 11' x 12'
Located in New York, NY
Successfully knotting traditional Persian weaving with modern interior design, this Gabbeh-inspired carpet measures 11’8” x 11’3” and belongs to the Orley Shabahang Tribal Collection...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Swedish Fragment Raspberry Red Runner
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Swedish Fragment Raspberry Red Runner
Size: 2'0" × 8'10" (60 × 269 cm)
A mid-20th century vintage Swedish fragment wool runner. The rug displays a pattern-less field...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swedish Red Diamond Flat-Weave Rug, Sverige Riolakan by Polly Bjorkm
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish red diamond flat-Weave rug, Sverige Riolakan by Polly Bjorkm
Size: 5'4" × 8'4" (162 × 254 cm).
One of the more vibrant vintage Swedish (Sverige) flat-weaves features ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swedish Rolakan Runner by 'GK'
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Rolakan Runner by (GK)
Size: 3'2" × 7'6" (96 × 228 cm)
A Swedish flatweave wool runner dating back to circa 1950s, with artist’s woven initials (GK) at a corner. It i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
LULU and GEORGIA MALEENA RUG
Located in Los Angeles, CA
10 x 14
Large Brand New Rug used once for staging. Item shows like new with no large areas of wear. Rug is like new, pick this up at a fraction of retail.
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug with Stripes and Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 2×5 vintage Afghan tribal kilim rug, is a collectible tribal piece that may have been used as table covers in nomadic daily life, much simila...
Category
1950s Afghan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s pretty small vintage Pakistani rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty small vintage Pakistani rug with nice geometrical design in style of Turkmen rugs, and beautiful colours with red field, blue, grey, white and black, entirely and finely hand ...
Category
1980s Pakistani Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s pretty small vintage square Pakistani rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty small vintage square Pakistani rug with nice geometrical design in style of Turkmen rugs, and beautiful colours with pink field, blue grey, white and black, entirely and finel...
Category
1980s Pakistani Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Swedish Flat Woven Rug by Alice Lund
By Alice Lund
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Flat Woven Rug by Alice Lund
Size: 7'11" × 10'0" (241 × 304 cm)
A vintage Swedish flatwoven rug designed by Alice Lund. The rug is signed ‘AL’ at the lower left corner. A tru...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Pillow Cover Made from an Antique Caucasian Karabakh 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 Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s pretty small vintage Yalameh rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty mid century Yalameh rug with a nice geometrical and tribal design and beautiful colours with red background, blue, brown and white, entirely hand knotted with wool on wool fou...
Category
1980s Asian Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Moroccan Rug
Size: 6'10" × 12'4" (208 × 375 cm)
This circa-1952 vintage Moroccan handmade rug features a traditional design of diamond shapes, rectangles, triangles and flowe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Ersari Rug in Red with Geometric Patterns from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 6x9 vintage rug is believed to be a rare mid-century Ersari rug, hand-knotted in wool and originating in Turkey circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
The Ersari are a sub-tribe of t...
Category
1950s Turkish Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Ersari Rug in Beige-Brown, Blue with Geometric Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 8x14 vintage rug is believed to be a rare mid-century Ersari rug, hand-knotted in wool and originating in Turkey circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
The Ersari are a sub-tribe of...
Category
1950s Turkish Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Collectible Rare Antique 17th Century Caucasian Kuba Embroidery 3'1" x 3'1"
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent And Extremely Collectible Rare Antique 17th Century Caucasian Kuba Embroidery, Country Of Origin: Caucasus, Circa Date: 17th Century
Category
17th Century Caucasian Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Vintage Ersari Rug in Beige/Brown, Blue with Geometric Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 7x9 vintage rug is believed to be a rare mid-century Ersari rug, hand-knotted in wool and originating in Turkey circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
The Ersari are a sub-tribe of t...
Category
1950s Turkish Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Afghan Kilim Runner with Stripes and Brown Open Field, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 2×6 vintage Afghan tribal kilim runner, is a collectible tribal piece that may have been used as table covers in nomadic daily life, much sim...
Category
1950s Afghan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Ersari Rug in Pink and Blue with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 8x10 vintage rug is believed to be a rare mid-century Ersari rug, hand-knotted in wool and originating in Turkey circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
The Ersari are a sub-tribe of ...
Category
1950s Turkish Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Ersari Rug in Pink and Beige/Brown with Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 7x10 vintage rug is believed to be a rare mid-century Ersari rug, hand-knotted in wool and originating in Turkey circa 1950-1960.
On the Design
The Ersari are a sub-tribe of t...
Category
1950s Turkish Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Ersari Rug in Beige-brown with Light Blue Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and originating from Turkey circa 1950-1960, this 7x9 vintage Ersari rug is from the same provenance, a sub-tribe of the Turkmen people, often known for their mo...
Category
1950s Turkish Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Amber-colored Long-Pile Carpet, Italy 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Vintage 1970s/80s long pile wool blend rug. In good condition.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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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