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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Modern Handwoven Flat-Weave Wool Kilim Rug Pink Black Gold White Geometric
Located in Madrid, ES
This rug has been ethically hand woven in the finest wool yarns by artisans in north of India, using a traditional weaving technique which is native of this region.
Each rug is handw...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Contemporary Swedish Inspired Flat-Weave Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Swedish Inspired Flat-Weave rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 12'6" × 18'0" (381 × 548 cm)
When it comes to Swedish rugs, one has to be prepared for uniqueness of their des...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Polish Tapestry Kilim
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful mid century polish tapestry Kilim, with beautiful native design and nice colors, entirely hand woven with wool on cotton foundation.
✨✨...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
5.4x9 ft Handmade Turkish Area Rug Over-dyed in Yellow with Medallion Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Infuse your living space with warmth and vibrancy with this stunning modern handmade Turkish rug in yellow.
It made of low wool pile on cotton foundation.
Handcrafted by skilled ar...
Category
1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Keivan Woven Arts Modern runner in distressed Moroccan Squared design with Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Keivan Woven Arts Modern runner in distressed Moroccan Squared design with Blue.
Measures: 2'9 x 9'8
Keivan Woven Arts Modern Casual Afghan Tribal Runner. Keivan Woven Arts/ rug S...
Category
2010s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan Style Rug in Cream with Orange Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 6x9 contemporary Moroccan rug features a ribbed texture and geometric patterns inspired by the primitivist Berber weaving traditions.
On the Design:
A f...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
AML 01, Cut Pile Rug, Norr Mälarstrand Collection
By Nordic Knots
Located in Floral Park, NY
Designed by Swedish architect Andreas Martin Löf for his living and work space in Norr Mälarstrand, Stockholm. Inspired by the typical “Norr Mälarstra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Textural Kilim in Solid Cream and White Tones
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 8x10 Kilim represents an exciting new boucle-like texture, from an inventive new contemporary flat weave collection by Rug & Kilim’s Modern and Textural rug c...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Textural Rug in Tones of Beige/Brown
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 9x12 contemporary rug from Rug & Kilim’s Texture of Color line is an inventive take on solid rugs with movement in its subtle striae.
On the Design:
Th...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Cowhide Rug in Silver-Gray and White Tones
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 7x8 contemporary cowhide rug, originating from Brazil, is a comfortable and stylish addition to a wide range of spaces for its unique shape inherent to the craft.
On the Desig...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Animal Skin
Tappeto Design italiano alto artigianato grigio by Deanna Comelllini 170x240 cm
Located in Bologna, IT
"Passo Doppio" è un tappeto tessuto a mano per spazi interni ed esterni e realizzato con un filato tecnico altamente performante e inserti in feltro dell'azienda italiana pioniere ne...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Polyester
Tappeto design in lana e seta di bambù sostenibile by Deanna Comellini 200x300cm
Located in Bologna, IT
“Boom" è un tappeto in fibra di lana e seta di bambù dell'azienda italiana pioniere del tappeto contemporaneo G.T.DESIGN.
La storia di "Boom":
Nel tappeto "Boom" abbiamo preso la fo...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Bamboo
Tappeto Design italiano alto artigianato grafite by Deanna Comelllini 120x160 cm
Located in Bologna, IT
"Passo Doppio" è un tappeto tessuto a mano su telai tradizionali e realizzato con un filato tecnico altamente performante dell'azienda italiana pioniere nel settore del tappeto conte...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Polyester
Tappeto biofilico in filato tecnico resistente grigio Deanna Comellini 285x485cm
Located in Bologna, IT
"Rime" è un tappeto da interno e da esterno ispirato alle forme del regno vegetale e realizzato in un filato altamente resistente e completamente riciclabile a fine vita. Disegnato d...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Other
Tappeto indoor outdoor blu foglia design italiano Deanna Comellini 144x250 cm
Located in Bologna, IT
"Rime" è un tappeto da interno e da esterno ispirato alle forme del regno vegetale e realizzato in un filato altamente resistente e completamente riciclabile. Disegnato dalla designe...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Other
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Rug with Cream High-Low Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 8x10 smart work both contemporary and textural from India, features variations in color and a boucle-like texture which lend a fabulous sense of dimension ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Rug with White High-Low Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 8x10 smart work both contemporary and textural from India, features variations in color and pile height which lend a fabulous sense of dimension to the geo...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Textural Kilim in Beige-brown Orange and White Tones
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 8x10 Kilim represents a new boucle-like texture, from an inventive new contemporary flat weave collection by Rug & Kilim in their Modern and Textural rug coll...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Textural Rug in Tones of Green
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 8x10 contemporary rug from Rug & Kilim’s Texture of Color line is an inventive take on solid rugs with movement in its subtle striae.
On the Design:
Th...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Large One-of-a-kind Kasuri Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Large One-of-a-kind Kasuri handmade wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 14'2" × 20'10" (431 × 635 cm)
An exceptional hand knotted curly-mohair rug. This in an un-dyed rug, the ochre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Mohair
Contemporary Handmade Wool and Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary golden beige and gray handmade wool and silk rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 13'4" x 16'4" (406 x 497 cm)
Contemporary rugs constitute an exceptionally intriguing and com...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
LONDON RUG - Hand Tufted - New Zealand Wool
Located in London, GB
Urban Rug Co’s "City Collection" is available as bespoke pieces. Choose from our available collection or request a custom rug of any city or pattern in any size (5m2 min.)
Our bespoke rugs come in three grades.
1. Signature Grade - Hand Tufted from 100% New Zealand Wool...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Bluebell Swedish Rya Design Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary bluebell Swedish Rya design rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 2'10" × 7'3" (86 × 220 cm).
Contemporary Swedish rugs are a real treat not only for interior designers, but a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Oversized Swedish Style Red Flat-Weave Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern oversized Swedish style red flat-weave rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 17'1" × 22'6" (520 × 685 cm)
This oversized Swedish flat weave rug was made in complete accordance with t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Abstract Daliesque Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Abstract Daliesque Handmade wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 4'9" × 7'0" (144 × 213 cm)
While the death of great Salvador Dali was an unfathomable loss for the world ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Textural Rug in White and Gray Abstract High-Low Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 8x10 rug represents an exciting new design in the Textural rug collection by Rug & Kilim.
On the Design:
Cream white and taupe gray tones underscore a sub...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Oushak Style Rug in Silver-Gray with Geometric-Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 8x10 Oushak-inspired rug is a bold addition to Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics collection.
On The Design:
Connoisseurs will admire this design which reflec...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Textural Kilim Rug in Cream and White High-Low Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 8x10 Kilim represents an exciting new boucle-like texture, from an inventive new contemporary flat weave collection by Rug & Kilim’s Modern and Textural rug c...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Swedish Design Blue Hand Knotted Wool Pile Rug
Located in New York, NY
Modern Swedish design blue hand knotted wool pile rug.
Size: 11'10" × 17'7" (360 × 535 cm).
A modern, geometric, hand-knotted wool rug of Scandinavian inspiration. The all over geome...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Textural Kilim in White Abstract High-Low Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 8x10 Kilim represents an exciting new boucle-like texture, from an inventive new contemporary flat weave collection by Rug & Kilim’s Modern and Textural rug c...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Cocteau Hand Knotted Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Cocteau Hand Knotted Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 10'3" × 20'1" (312 × 612 cm)
This mesmerizing contemporary Cocteau rug is made of the highest quality hand-knott...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Tappeto design italiano tencel eco grigio degradè by Deanna Comellini ø 250 cm
Located in Bologna, IT
La storia di "In-Touch Nuance":
Questo tappeto è tutta una questione di tatto, colore e sostenibilità. Taftato a mano in Tencel™, una delle fibre più eco-compatibili attualmente sul ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Other
Tappeto indoor outdoor verde design italiano Deanna Comellini 244x305 cm
Located in Bologna, IT
"Rime" è un tappeto da interno e da esterno ispirato alle forme del regno vegetale e realizzato in un filato altamente resistente e completamente riciclabile. Disegnato dalla designe...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Other
Tappeto Moderno Design da Interno-Esterno Marrone by Deanna Comellini 60x200 cm
Located in Bologna, IT
"O Sole Mio Corteccia" è un tappeto moderno da interni e da esterni realizzato con un filato funzionale di nuova generazione, firmato dell’azienda italiana pioniere nell'ambito dei t...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Other
Tappeto forma foglia outdoor verde design italiano by Deanna Comellini 144x250cm
Located in Bologna, IT
"Rime" è un tappeto da interno e da esterno ispirato alle forme del regno vegetale e realizzato in un filato altamente resistente e completamente riciclabile. Disegnato dalla designe...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Other
Tappeto Design italiano alto artigianato grigio by Deanna Comelllini 200x300cm
Located in Bologna, IT
"Passo Doppio" è un tappeto tessuto a mano per spazi interni ed esterni e realizzato con un filato tecnico altamente performante dell'azienda italiana pioniere nel settore del tappet...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Polyester
Rug & Kilim’s Textural Kilim in Solid Cream and White Tones
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 8x10 Kilim represents an exciting new boucle-like texture, from an inventive new contemporary flat weave collection by Rug & Kilim’s Modern and Textural rug c...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Grand Dusty White, Wool Cut Pile Rug
By Nordic Knots
Located in Floral Park, NY
The Grand Collection is made to create a hotel-like feel in your home. The collection comes in luxurious yet contemporary colors; Dusty White, Silver, Brick Red, Deep Blue and Pale G...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Sauron Textural Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Sauron textural rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 17'0" × 20'5" (518 × 622 cm).
A freeform hand knotted textural wool rug. It displays a bold design in shades of primary c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Eskayel Dynasty Modern Handmade Wool Rug for Doris Leslie Blau
By Eskayel
Located in New York, NY
Eskayel Dynasty Modern handmade wool rug for Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 10'0" × 14'3" (304 × 434 cm).
A beautifully composed piece of contemporary art. This one-of-a-kind rug designer ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Boho, Cream Mix, Handknotted Rug in Scandinavian Design
By Nordic Knots
Located in Floral Park, NY
A bohemian Minimalist design, where ancient textures meet modern lines. Textured to the eye, yet soft to touch. The geometric pattern is inspired by the limestone steps of the grand ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
8.2x11.5 Ft Purple Large Area Rug, Handmade in Turkiye, Modern Floral Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage Turkish large area rug over-dyed in purple color.
The rug is finely hand-knotted, heavy, lays flat on the floor and has low wool pile on cotton foundation.
With its timel...
Category
1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
4x6.7 Ft Handmade Turkish Plain Black Wool Rug, Ideal for Contemporary Interiors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Modern Tiger Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Tiger Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 2'0" × 3'0" (60 × 91 cm)
Color: Black, Brown, Beige
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Big Ben Design Handwoven Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary big Ben design handwoven wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 5'1" × 7'2" (154 × 218 cm).
This contemporary rug is an option for all lovers of bold decor and English ele...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Swedish Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Swedish Rug
Size: 12'6" × 17'7" (381 × 535 cm)
A modern flat-weave area rug, being a typical representative of the timeless Swedish school of design. It is woven entirely out ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Swedish Inspired Flat Weave Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Swedish inspired flat weave rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 5'5" × 7'9" (165 × 236 cm)
A modern flat-weave area rug, being a typical representative of the timeless Swedish scho...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Zig-Zag Design Brown, White Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary zig-zag design brown, white wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size : 7'8" x 9'4" (233 x 284 cm).
This contemporary rug gushes with sheer energy which is simply irresistible...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Scandinavian Design Hand Knotted Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Scandinavian design hand knotted wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 4'10" × 7'1" (147 × 215 cm).
Scandinavian design is one of the most sough-after decorating styles in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Geometric Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary geometric rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 11'10" × 14'0" (360 × 426 cm)
A contemporary, geometric hand-knotted wool rug features an allover geometric figures in timeless...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Hand Loomed Viscose Rug Multiple Colors Blue Brown Pink Orange White
By Chio Leon
Located in Madrid, ES
This rug has been designed by Chío León, Spanish fabric designer who has collaborated with multiple international brands specialized in fashion and inte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Synthetic
Modern Hand Tufted Wool Rug Made in Spain Light Blue & White Dogs Greyhound
By Kilombo Home
Located in Madrid, ES
This rug is handmade in Spain using the hand tufted technique.
We use only the finest natural yarns, 100% pure virgin wool with a thickness of 15mm.
- Customize in any size and in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Handwoven Flat-Weave Wool Kilim Rug in Black and White Abstract Rhino
Located in Madrid, ES
This rug has been ethically hand woven in the finest wool yarns by artisans in north of India, using a traditional weaving technique which is native of this region.
As its handwoven ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
7x10.2 Ft Vintage Turkish Area Rug, Handmade Woolen Carpet in Beige and Blue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1960s. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in very good condition with no i...
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Beige-Brown Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in fine wool, a 6x9 flatweave from our Scandinavian Nu collection connoting Swedish sensibilities with a neat geometric pattern sitting comfortably in gorgeous symmetry flo...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
6.2x10.3 Ft Yellow Area Rug. Handmade Turkish Vintage Carpet, Modern Home Decor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Archipelago, Wool Shaggy Berber Rug in Scandinavian Design
By Nordic Knots
Located in Floral Park, NY
An archipelago, sometimes called an island group or island chain, is a chain, cluster or collection of islands, or sometimes a sea containing a small number of scattered islands. Thi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Pretty mid century Brutalist Macrame tapestry boats design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Introducing a Modern Design meets Neo Classic with a touch of Bohemian flair! Elevate your space with our exquisite macramé hangings. Crafted from natural materials like cotton rope,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique and Vintage Rugs for Sale: Shop Turkish Rugs, Moroccan Rugs, Indian Rugs and Other Rugs on 1stDibs
Good antique rugs and vintage rugs have made their way into homes across the globe, becoming fixtures used for comfort, prayer and self-expression, so choosing the right area rug is officially a universal endeavor.
In modern usage, “carpet” typically denotes a wall-to-wall floor cushioning that is fixed to the floor. Rugs, on the other hand, are designed to cover a specific area and can easily be moved to new locations. However, the terms are interchangeable in many parts of the world, and, in the end, it won’t matter what you decide to call it.
It’s well known that a timeless Persian rug or vintage Turkish rug can warm any interior, but there are lots of other styles of antique rugs to choose from when you're endeavoring to introduce fresh colors and textures to a bedroom or living room.
Moroccan Berber rugs are not all about pattern. In fact, some of the most striking examples are nearly monochrome. But what these rugs lack in complexity, they make up for in brilliant color and subtle variation. Moroccan-style interiors can be mesmerizing — a sitting room of this type might feature a Moroccan rug, carved wooden screens and a tapestry hung behind the sofa.
Handwoven kilim rugs, known for their wealth of rich colors and unique weaving tradition, are pileless: Whereas the Beni Ourain rugs of Morocco can be described as dense with a thick surface or pile, an authentic kilim rug is thin and flat. (The term “kilim” is Turkish in origin, but this type of textile artistry is practiced all across the Balkans, throughout the Arab world and elsewhere.)
When it comes to eye-catching floor coverings, the distinctive “medallion” pattern of Oushak rugs has two types of rounded shapes alternating against a rich red or blue background created with natural dyes, while the elaborate “star” pattern involves large eight-pointed shapes in diagonal rows alternating with diamonds.
If you’re looking for something unexpected, find a runner rug that pops in your hallway or on your stairs. Dig for dazzling geometric patterns in our inventory of mid-century modern rugs and carpets, which includes works designed by the likes of Swedish textile masters Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Marianne Richter and other artisans.
Carpets and rugs have been around for thousands of years. Prehistoric humans turned to animal skin, wool and fur to craft simple fabrics to soften hard terrain. A 2016 study suggests that "cave lions" were hunted for exactly this purpose, and that decorating your cave with their pelts may have conferred strength and prestige. Although many of these early textiles are still in existence, tracing their precise origins is difficult. Carpets quickly became such a valuable trade commodity that the weavings could easily travel far from their places of origin.
The oldest known carpet was found in southern Siberia. (It may have traveled there from Persepolis in Iran.) For the flat-weave floor rugs crafted by Native Americans, cotton was the primary material before sheep’s wool was introduced in the 16th century. In Europe, carpet-making was fundamental to folk art, and Asian carpets imported to European countries were at one time considered a precious luxury and not intended to remain permanently on the floor.
With the variety of area rugs and carpets rolled out for you on 1stDibs — a collection that includes traditional, modern, minimalist rugs and other coverings of all kinds — things will be looking up whenever you’re looking down.
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