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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Tribal
Little Vintage Baluch Afghan Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice tribal Baluch Afghan rug with geometrical design and nice colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on wool foundation.
Category
Mid-20th Century Afghan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Brown And White Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed Brown And White Striped Rug-6'x9'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manufacturing techni...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Green & White Indian Shooting Star Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Forest Green Shooting Star Rug-6'x9'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manufacturing techniques ...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Azilal Berber Moroccan White Miniature Rug with Black Directional Motifs
Located in Milan, IT
Azilal rugs woven with natural, undyed ivory and brown/black wool constitute the most renowned body of weavings for this area. Their popularity is due perhaps to their aesthetic affi...
Category
1980s Moroccan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Antique Tekke Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 19th-century Tekke rug in a lumbar size.
Measures: 16" x 24".
Category
20th Century Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Blue, Lavender & Cream Indian Star Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Reversible Sky Blue, Lavender & Cream Indian Star Geometric Rug - 8'x10'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to t...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Persian Tribal Shiraz with Medallion Design on Dark Background
Located in Atlanta, GA
This vintage Persian Shiraz features a rich navy blue background under the centered red medallions, edged with green, gold, taupe, maroon, pinks and reds. Paired with earthy tones, such as greens, creams, oranges, and reds, in an intricate tribal border, this conversational piece merits congruency with many interiors.
Keivan Woven Arts: rug EMB-9694-P13894 Measures: 5'3 x 8'4 Country of origin: Iran Type: Shiraz Circa 1920 Key Words: Antique Persian Rug, Vintage Persian Rugs, Authentic Shiraz Rug, Vintage Shiraz, Shiraz Antique Rug, Diamond Medallion Rug...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Indian Dhurrie Striped Blue Beige Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie striped blue beige rug.
Size: 14'5" × 14'4" (439 × 436 cm)
The vintage Dhurrie before your eyes is simple and classic. Its main filed carries an allover patter...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Handmade Cotton Flat Weave Area Rug, 6x9 Green And Tan Striped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Area Rug, Forest Green, Cream And Tan Indian Zig Zag Striped Rug-6'x9'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to t...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Rare Swedish Röllakan Opal Rug by Brita Svefors for Axeco, 170x230cm, 5.6x7.6ft
Located in Bochum, NRW
Brita Svefors Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, Sweden 1960s.
This handwoven wool vintage Swedish Scandinavian rollakan rug is named "Opal".
Brita Svefors designed this masterpiece for ...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 8x10 Blue And Red Striped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Blue, White And Red Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug-8'x10'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manufac...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Handmade Cotton Flat Weave Area Rug, 2x3 Green And White Diamond Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Area Rug, Green and White Diamond Pattern Indian Rug-2'x3'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special ma...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Late 19th Century Antique Persian Tribal Lori Buft Rug Shawl Des
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a genuine hand knotted oriental rug. It is not Hand Tufted or Machine Made rug. Our entire inventory is made of either hand knotted or handwoven rugs.
Bring life to your h...
Category
Early 1900s Persian Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
4.8x13.5 Ft Handmade Hallway Runner. Kitchen Rug. 1960s Corridor Rug. Stair Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage Turkish runner rug for hallway decor It was hand-knotted in the 1960s with low wool on cotton foundation and features a multiple geometric medallion design. It is in very g...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
1970’s Pink Boujad Berber Moroccan Carpet with Modern Cubist Style
Located in Dallas, TX
20366 Vintage Rehamna Boujad Moroccan Rug, 05'11 x 09'00. Experience the fusion of Cubist flair and Southwest boho chic in this meticulously hand-knotted wool vintage Boujad Moroccan...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 6x9 Cream, Blue And Red Leaf Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Cream, Blue, Yellow And Beige Leaf Patterned Indian Rug Dhurrie - 6'x9' (180x270cm)
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton ya...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
1960s Red Vintage Turkish Runner 3'3" x 10'11"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Introducing a one-of-a-kind vintage Turkish hand-knotted wool rug, carefully crafted by skilled artisans using traditional techniques passed down through generations. This exquisite ...
Category
1960s Turkish Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Postmodern Multi Color Artist Edition Rug, Edward Fields Style, 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Colorful wool rug with two different pile heights and borders in the style of Edward fields rugs, signed by artist. 1970s
Measures: 9’ x 12’.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Narrow Turkish Runner
Located in New York, NY
A lovely turkish runner from the middle of the 20th century with a floral motif on a teal ground
Measures: 1'11''x 11'4''.
Category
20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
4.2x7.3 Ft One of a kind Vintage Hand Knotted Turkish Area Rug, 100% Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your home with this traditional vintage hand knotted Turkish area rug, crafted from 100% premium wool. This exquisite piece captures the essence o...
Category
1960s Turkish Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 8x10 Blue And White Striped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed, Sky Blue And White Striped Indian Rug - 8'x10'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manufa...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Zabihi Collection Wild Vintage Moroccan Abstract Rug
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-20th century Moroccan small accent rug with a wild abstract motif on a striated bubble gum pink ground. This piece is pretty wild and fun. If you are in love take a dive and ma...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid Century Rya Rug by Hojer Export Wilton in orange, green and black wool
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a spectacular and extremely rare Mid Century Modern Rya Rug by Hojer Export Wilton. The rug is done in 100% wo...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Teal Blue And White Scallop Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Reversible Teal Blue And White Four Sided Scalloped Indian Rug - 5'x7'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Extra Extra Long Vintage Hand-Knotted Hamadan Runner Rug, done in 100% wool
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an extra extra extra long vintage hand-knotted Persian runner rug. The runner features beautiful floral and geometric patterns in various colors. Its si...
Category
1960s Persian Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Green And Teal Blue Scallop Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Reversible Forest Green And Teal Blue Four Sided Scalloped Indian Rug - 5'x7'
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
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 8x8 Sky Blue And Green Tile Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed Forest Green , Sky Blue And Cream Tile Patterned Swedish Rug-8'x8'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due t...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Authentic Rare Vintage Beni Ourain Moroccan Rug White and Brown Crosshatch
By Beni M'Guild
Located in New York, NY
A rare collectible Moroccan antique vintage shag rug. Made by the Beni Ourain tribe in the central middle Atlas mountains. Beautiful natural creamy white wool with natural brown deta...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Orley Shabahang Lion Persian Tribal Animal Rug, 3' x 5'
Located in New York, NY
This 2016 Orley Shabahang signature carpet consists of a wool and silk pile and organic vegetable dyes. Created in Iran, in a village surrounding the city of Arak, formerly known as ...
Category
2010s Persian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
53936 Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, 04'00 x 05'06. Originating from Sivas in central Anatolia, Turkey, antique-wash Turkish Sivas rugs exude vintage charm, courtesy of a dist...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Jute Area Flat Weave Rug, 2x3 Jute Yellow Border Scallop Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Handmade Jute Scalloped Rug, Natural Jute Dhurrie with Yellow Border -2'x3'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manufac...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Jute
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Sky Blue And White Geometric Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed Cream, Sky Blue And White Geometric Indian Rug-10'x14'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Ersari Afghan Rug with Natural Dyes Hand Knotted Ariana Rugs from Afghanistan
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Ersari Rug Arijana Afghan 6.6 x 4.6 ft hand-knotted wool
Ersari rugs are made by Turkmen tribes in northern Afghanistan and Uzbekistan.
Arijana or Ariana carpets are of high quality,...
Category
2010s Afghan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
1980s Gorgeous Geometric Italian Woolen Rug by Missoni for T&J Vestor
By Missoni
Located in Milano, IT
1980s Gorgeous rug by Missoni for T&J Vestor. Pure wool Made in Italy. In excellent condition like new. Signed at the bottom. This rug is a true example of amazing Italian design.
Di...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zig Zag 20th Century Persian Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
A 3rd quarter of the 20th Century Persian Gabbeh rug with a wavy zig-zag design
size 3' 5" x 4' 6" (104 x 137 cm).
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1968 Swedish Rug by Stockholm Läns Hemslöjdsförening
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Vintage Swedish rug made in 1968 by Stockholm Läns Hemslöjdsförening. Made in vibrant purple, blue, orange and brown shades with new fringes. Made with tapestry technique th...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Tribal Persian Kurd Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an early 20th-century Antique Persian Kurd Rug . Zipper closure and poly-fill provided.
Measures: 16'' x 17''
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Tuareg Mat in Brown, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage Moroccan floor covering is a 4x5 Tuareg mat from the nomadic tribe of the same name. Handwoven with reeds and leather circa 1950-1960, its natural materials enjoy warm b...
Category
1950s Moroccan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Leather, Reed
Early 20th Century Persian Serb Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable early 20th century Persian Serab runner with a large crimson central diamond medallion flanked by two more smaller diamond medallions with stylized floral details, and l...
Category
1930s Persian Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Boujad Moroccan Berber Rug with Abstract Motifs
Located in Milan, IT
Rugs named after the town of Boujad were woven by Arab or Arabised Berber tribes, who are principally located on the southwestern foothills of the Middle Atlas mountains, in a region...
Category
1950s Moroccan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Red Persian Pictorial Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind Persian animal motif red Gabbeh rug from the late 20th century
Measures: 4' x 6'3''.
Category
Late 20th Century Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
ONE Vintage Hand Woven Swedish Sigurd Nilsson Wool Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sigurd Nilsson wool carpet, hand woven in geometric designs. Pair available, however sold and priced individually. Woven signature in corner of each rug. SOLD AS A PAIR
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1950's Hand Made Oriental Rug, Vintage Turkish Carpet in Soft Colors. 4.3x8 ft
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1950s featuring a geometric medallion design. The rug is made of medium wool pile on wool foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Talsint Moroccan Rug, Midcentury Modern Meets Tribal Enchantment
Located in Dallas, TX
21762 Vintage Red Talsint Moroccan Rug, 03'10 x 06'11. From the heart of the Figuig province, where the Ait Bou Ichaouen tribe resides, emerges the Talsint Moroccan rug, named after...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 9x12 Red And White Striped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Red And White Up Down Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug-9'x12'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manu...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Tribal Style Midcentury Handmade Central Anatolian Wool Rug, circa 1950
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A finely hand knotted vintage Turkish rug from 1950s. The rug is made of medium wool pile on wool foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in very good condition with no i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Gabbeh Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Gabbeh throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 3' 2" x 5' 1"
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Distressed Antique Turkoman Tribe Chuval Tekke Tribal Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
78778 Antique Turkoman Tekke Rug, 03'06 x 04'03. Turkoman Tekke rugs from Turkestan are handwoven carpets crafted by the Tekke tribe, one of the major Turkmen tribes historically located in the region of Turkestan, which encompasses parts of present-day Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. These rugs are renowned for their exquisite craftsmanship, intricate geometric designs, and use of high-quality wool. The Tekke tribe is known for its mastery of rug weaving, and their carpets often feature repeating motifs such as guls (medallion-like motifs), octagons, and various geometric patterns. These rugs hold cultural significance and are highly valued for their beauty and historical importance, reflecting the rich heritage of the Turkmen people in the region of Turkestan.
The rugged beauty of laid-back luxury intertwines with tribal enchantment in this antique Turkoman Tekke rug. Originating from the talented artisans of the Turkmen Tekke tribe, this hand-knotted wool masterpiece showcases the tribe's distinctive weaving style, rich in symbolism and heritage. Its distressed composition reveals a warm red backdrop adorned with an intricate geometric pattern of Aina guls, arranged in a captivating compartmental design. This timeless arrangement conjures visions of gentle, nostalgic days gone by, imbuing the piece with a fashionable touch of rustic allure. Framed by a wide compound border featuring X-shapes and cross motifs, this antique Tekke rug...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 6x9 Beige And Blue Scalloped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Muddy Beige, Sky Blue And Navy Blue Two Sided Scalloped Rug-6'x9' (180x270cm) (Scallops runs on 9 Feet Sides)
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Midcentury Swedish Flat Woven Rug by Ingegerd Silow
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Swedish red flat woven rug by Ingegerd Silow
Size: 6'3" × 9'10" (190 × 299 cm)
A mid 20th century Scandinavian flat weave wool rug by Ingegerd Silow with hand woven initia...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Lion with Sword and Sun Pictorial Malayer Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Malayer small throw rug handmade during the early 20th century with a rustic design of animals and flowers, and a pictorial depiction of the Classic Persian lion...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Edward Fields Hand Knotted and Carved Pile Rug/Tapestry
Located in Chicago, IL
Fantastic carved pile rug with abstract splashes of red and orange by Edward Fields. Can be either hung on the wall, as the previous owners did, or used as a carpet. When on the wall...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Jute, Cord
Vintage Oriental Tribal Rug, Geometric Handmade Wool Carpet Area Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
This tribal area rug has been woven by hand in Turkey and features a fantastic tribal design. Two medallions decorate the central design woven in brown, blue, orange and cream accent colours on a rich red background. This is then enclosed by a highly decorative surround design and border. Both the colour and design in this fine wool rug make it the perfect accent piece for any room.
This fantastic wool rug features a fantastic diamond medallion design through the centre woven in cream beige and black accents, woven on a rich red background with elegant surrounding motifs and a highly decorative border.
Handwoven with the finest organic hand-spun wool, which has been dyed with organic vegetable dyeing techniques. Techniques have been used for generations due to the hardwearing nature of the materials and the vivid and subtle colour productions.
Suitable for use as a bedroom rug, living room, dining room or kitchen rug. Easily place this piece in a traditional or contemporary home interior of an instant uplift.
Vintage oriental tribal rug, geometric handmade wool carpet area rug...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Cotton
Antique Persian Bidjar Rug. 19 ft 5 in x 31 ft 3 in
Located in New York, NY
Palace Size Antique Persian Bidjar Rug, Country of Origin: Persian, Circa Date: 1900. Size: 19 ft 5 in x 31 ft 3 in (5.92 m x 9.52 m)
Category
20th Century Persian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Distressed Antique Shiraz Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty 19th century fine distressed Shiraz ghashghai rug with beautiful geometrical and tribal design and nice colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on wool foundation.
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Late 19th Century Asian Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1880's Distressed Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78966 Distressed Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug, 02'10 x 03'07.
This hand-knotted wool Shirvan rug, dating back to the 1880s, offers a captivating glimpse into the artistry of the Ca...
Category
Late 19th Century Caucasian Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Geometric Area Rug Handwoven Oriental Living Room Carpet Red Gold
Located in Wembley, GB
This bold wool area rug is a handwoven carpet constructed in the late 20th century. The design features a repeating geometric pattern woven in a simple beige, red, gold yellow and bl...
Category
1960s Azerbaijani Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Cotton
Azilal Moroccan Berber Rug
Located in New York, NY
Azilal Moroccan Berber rug. A lovely Moroccan Berber rug from the Azilal province in the Central High Atlas Mountains with a rather whimsical - dare we say, artistic - design and vib...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, 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.