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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Tribal
Antique Persian Lori - Geometric Nomadic Rug - Rust / Orange and Blue
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Radiant 1940's Lori Nomadic Persian Rug
5' 3" x 8' 2"
Incredible antique tribal rug created by the legendary nomadic tribe of Persia, the Lores. The Lores are one of the most ancie...
Category
1940s Persian Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Turkoman Rug, Dark and Moody Nomad Meets Tribal Enchantment
Located in Dallas, TX
78705 Vintage Persian Turkoman Rug, 02'11 x 03'08. Persian Turkoman rugs, originating from Turkmenistan, Iran, and Afghanistan, are renowned for their quality craftsmanship and intri...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
5x8.8 Ft Handmade Turkish Rug Over-Dyed in Purple, Modern Solid Pattern Carpet
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
Bobyrug’s nice small distressed tribal Moroccan rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century tribal Beni Ouarain Moroccan rug with a geometrical design and with and brown colours, uniform wears, entirely hand knotted with wool on cotton foundation
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Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Metropolis Wheat, Geometric, Solids/Textures, Transitional. New, Handloom
By Tufenkian
Located in New York, NY
Metropolis Wheat is a one of a kind color sample for our New Textures Collection. This low pile carpet will soften any room's sharp edges, and provide a wonderfully luxe place for yo...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Bamboo
Bobyrug’s pretty vintage Mexican tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty small Mexican tapestry with beautiful tribal design and nice colours with orange, purple, yellow and black, on a white backdrop, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton foundat...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s nice small vintage Turkmen Baluch rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty vintage small Turkmen Baluch rug with beautiful tribal design and nice colours, entirely hand knotted with wool on wool foundation
Small wears
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Category
1980s Afghan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s nice mid century small tribal Beni Ouarain Moroccan rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century tribal Beni Ouarain Moroccan rug with a geometrical design and with field, orange, beige, brown and black colours, entirely hand knotted with wool on cotton foundati...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s nice mid century small tribal Beni Ouarain Moroccan rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century tribal Beni Ouarain Moroccan rug with a geometrical design and with field, orange, beige, brown and black colours, entirely hand knotted with wool on cotton foundati...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
5.4x8.7 Ft Handmade Turkish Rug Over-Dyed in Yellow. Great 4 Modern Interiors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our yellow 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 ind...
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Modernist Jean Cocteau Inspired Wool and Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modernist Jean Cocteau inspired wool and silk rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 18'8" × 23'1" (568 × 703 cm).
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Modern Capsule Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Capsule Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 14'1" × 18'2" (429 × 553 cm)
A contemporary, bold, geometric, hand-knotted wool rug. It displays allover geometric shapes on an ivory-be...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Zig-Zag Design Tibetan Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Zig-Zag Design Tibetan handmade wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 6'10" x 8'9" (208 x 266 cm).
Contemporary Tibetan Zig Zag Rug
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Moroccan Abstract Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Moroccan abstract handmade wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 5'4" × 9'4" (162 × 284 cm).
A modern rug of vintage tribal inspiration, hand-knotted of the finest quality natu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Beautiful Modern Silk and Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very nice modern rug with an abstract design and nice colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with hand carded wool and silk velvet on cotton foundation.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Morning Dream - Design Kilim Rug Ouwen Mori Carpet Wool Cotton Handwoven Warm
Located in MILANO, ML
Morning Dream - Design Rug Ouwen Mori Kilim Carpet Wool Cotton Handwoven Warm
Morning Dream
On this carpet geometry is recomposed into an irregular perspective of architectural form...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
6x7.3 ft Modern Home Decor Pink Carpet, Hand Knotted Anatolian Vintage Area Rug
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
Edward Fields Modern Large Room Size Abstract Striped Rug, Circa 1980s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous bespoke Modern large room size wool rug
Custom ordered from Edward Fields by Keith Conrad Design
USA, Circa 1980s
Thick wool pile, with vibrant colors in red, blue, pin...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Swedish Inspired Indoor Outdoor Geometric Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Swedish Inspired Indoor Outdoor Geometric Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 4'2" × 4'4" (127 × 132 cm)
The indoor/outdoor carpets are fully customizable from size, to color...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Traditional Nepalese Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Traditional Nepalese Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 4'3" × 5'8" (129 × 172 cm)
This charming Nepalese traditional today rug exudes a particularly heartwarm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tibetan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Silver Grey Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary silver grey silk rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 21'7" × 20'10" (657 × 635 cm).
A fine hand-knotted silk rug with raised pile border. A spectacular rug in a silky shade o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Contemporary Art Deco Design Tibetan Beige and Brown Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Art Deco Design Tibetan Beige and Brown Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 8'0" × 10'0" (243 × 304 cm)
Tibetan rugs are usually made on vertical looms from Tibetan highland ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern 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 pink, sky blue, beige, white and black, entirely and finely hand ...
Category
1980s Pakistani Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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
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
Vintage Afghan Kilim in Gray with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 2×5 vintage Afghan tribal kilim, is a collectible tribal piece that may have been used as table covers in nomadic daily life, much similar to...
Category
1950s Afghan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rare 1940 Handcrafted Vintage Moroccan Taznakht Wool Rug
Located in Tallinn, EE
A collectors piece.
Crafted by tribes affiliated with the esteemed Ait Ouaouzguite tribal confederation, this exquisite woollen rug emanate from the mystical Jbel Siroua region of M...
Category
1940s Moroccan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
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
Keivan Woven Arts Modern Long Runner in All-Over Tribal Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Keivan Woven Arts Modern Long distressed Moroccan Runner in All-Over Tribal Design
Measures: 3'3 x 15'11
Keivan Woven Arts Modern Runner in All-Over Tribal Design. rug SNK-3809, K...
Category
2010s Afghan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Afghan Kilim in Brown with Geometric Pattern from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 2×4 vintage Afghan tribal kilim, is a collectible tribal piece that may have been used as table covers in nomadic daily life, much similar to...
Category
1950s Afghan Tribal Vintage 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
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
Vintage Afghan Kilim with Polychromatic Geometric Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 2×4 vintage Afghan tribal kilim, is a collectible tribal piece that may have been used as table covers in nomadic daily life, much similar to...
Category
1950s Afghan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Deep red & rare Moroccan Berber Beni M'Guild carpet curated by Breuckelen Berber
Located in Brooklyn, US
An exceptional vintage Moroccan Beni M'Guild carpet featuring a large-scale lozenge network that appears to float on a more delicate stepped lozenge ground. The larger motifs are fil...
Category
1960s Moroccan Tribal Vintage 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
Vibrant vintage Moroccan Berber Beni M'Guild carpet curated by Breuckelen Berber
Located in Brooklyn, US
A vintage Moroccan Beni M'Guild featuring vivid pink striations alternating with scarlet and burgundy creating a striking rhythm. The diffuse motifs knotted in cobalt and celadon app...
Category
1960s Moroccan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vibrant Red Vintage Berber Aït bou Ichaouen carpet curated by Breuckelen Berber
Located in Brooklyn, US
Incredibly vibrant Aït Bou Ichaouen (Talsint) vintage Moroccan carpet with linear symbols in charcoal and teal over an abrashed field of fiery red ground. The densely knotted pile ha...
Category
1960s Moroccan Tribal Vintage 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
Vintage Afghan Kilim, with Polychromatic Striped Patterns from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 2×4 vintage Afghan tribal kilim, is a collectible tribal piece that may have been used as table covers in nomadic daily life, much similar to...
Category
1950s Afghan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Afghan Kilim with Red Open Field, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 2×4 vintage Afghan tribal kilim is a collectible tribal piece that may have been used as table covers in nomadic daily life, much similar to ...
Category
1950s Afghan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rare Tribal Qashqai Antique Persian Horse Cover 5' x 5'7"
Located in New York, NY
Quite A Rare Tribal Qashqai Antique Persian Horse Cover, Origin Of This Horse Cover: Persia, The Approximate Creation Date: Turn of the 20th Century
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Antique 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
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
Vintage Afghan Kilim in Rust, with Polychromatic Patterns from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 2×5 vintage Afghan tribal kilim, is a collectible tribal piece that may have been used as table covers in nomadic daily life, much similar to...
Category
1950s Afghan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
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
Vintage Afghan Kilim with Teal Open Field, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 2×5 vintage Afghan tribal kilim, is a collectible tribal piece that may have been used as table covers in nomadic daily life, much similar to...
Category
1950s Afghan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Afghan Kilim with Polychromatic Geometric Patterns from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 2×5 vintage Afghan tribal kilim, is a collectible tribal piece that may have been used as table covers in nomadic daily life, much similar to...
Category
1950s Afghan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Afghan Kilim in Chocolate Brown with Red Chevrons, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 2×4 vintage Afghan tribal kilim, is a collectible tribal piece that may have been used as table covers in nomadic daily life, much similar to...
Category
1950s Afghan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Afghan Kilim in Red with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 2×4 vintage Afghan tribal kilim, is a collectible tribal piece that may have been used as table covers in nomadic daily life, much similar to...
Category
1950s Afghan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
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
Vintage Afghan Kilim, with Polychromatic Geometric Pattern from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 2×5 vintage Afghan tribal kilim, is a collectible tribal piece that may have been used as table covers in nomadic daily life, much similar to...
Category
1950s Afghan Tribal Vintage 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
Vintage Afghan Kilim in Beige, with Geometric Pattern from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 2×5 vintage Afghan tribal kilim, is a collectible tribal piece that may have been used as table covers in nomadic daily life, much similar to...
Category
1950s Afghan Tribal Vintage 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
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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