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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Antique Navajo-Style Rug, Native American Textile
By Navajo
Located in Dallas, TX
78752 Antique Transitional Navajo Rug, 02'01 x 03'05. Transitional Navajo rugs, woven during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, mark a period of cultural change for the Navajo p...
Category
Early 20th Century American Navajo Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Purple Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
21445 Vintage Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, 06'00 x 08'06. Effortless beauty and simplicity meets the eye in this hand-knotted wool vintage Beni Mrirt Moroccan rug. Imbued with red and pu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
New Earth-Tone Ikat Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
30046 New Transitional Ikat Rug, 07'09 x 10'00. With its incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool Ikat rug from India is a captivating vision of woven beauty. The eye-ca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
6x9 Ft Distressed Vintage Area Rug Overdyed in Gray, Handknotted in Turkey
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage over-dyed handmade Turkish rug. Finely hand knotted, low wool pile on cotton foundation. Deep washed. Sturdy and can be used on a high traffic area, suitable for both resid...
Category
1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Kerman Rug with Soft Pastel Colors and Decorative Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
73996 Vintage Persian Kerman Rug with Rustic French Provincial Style, Persian Kirman Area Rug 08'09 X 12'06. From casual elegance to fresh and formal, relish the refinement in this hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Kerman rug (Kirman) rug. Its soft colors evoke an air of classic comfort with a timeless design aesthetic. A small central medallion takes centre stage in a field full of blossoms, sprigs and vines. Enclosed by a sky blue broken border that extends into the field. Immersed in Persian history and refinement, this elegant vintage Kirman rug...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
One-of-a-kind Hand Made Contemporary Eclectic Ivory Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
With an amalgam of sizes and aesthetic influences ranging from art deco to Rorschach and modernist, the rugs in the Eclectic collection defy definition, asking instead to become intr...
Category
Early 2000s Pakistani Other Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Handmade Moroccan-Style Wool Rug In Multicolor by Apadana
Located in Norwalk, CT
This beautiful, modern Moroccan-style, hand-knotted wool rug features a multicolor field. Highlights a stunning, soft, geometric design.
This rug measures 6'2" x 9'.
Category
2010s Indian Organic Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Decorative Vintage Tibetan Rug
Located in New York, NY
2nd Quarter of the 20th century Tibetan Rug in feminine colors. The border consists soft brown, pink and white swastikas (? or ?) t religious and cultural "Peace" symbols, predominan...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Rug. Size: 11 ft 6 in x 20 ft 2 in
Located in New York, NY
Large antique Persian Malayer rug, country of origin: Persia, date circa 1920 - Size: 11 ft 6 in x 20 ft 2 in (3.51 m x 6.15 m).
This gorgeous antique Malayer carpet from the 192...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Hamadan Oriental Rug, in Small Size, w/ Herati Design
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Hamadan Oriental rug, Small size
A vintage Persian Hamadan oriental rug in small size, size 6'6"x 4'5", circa 1920. This lovely hand-knotted carpet features a hera...
Category
1920s Persian Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Paisley Wool Pillow Cases, 19th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
They do not come with inserts but bags made to the size to accommodate insert materials.
Linen in the back
Zipper closure
Dry cleaning is recommended.
Category
19th Century French Islamic Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Kilim in Ivory and Cream White Tones and Neutrals Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with handwoven wool circa 1950-1960, this 12x14 vintage kilim is among a special new collection of simple, near monochromatic flatweaves of bright color and a handsome flatweave...
Category
1950s Turkish Kilim Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Pretty Vintage Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful vintage French Aubusson style tapestry with a nice design of the nature with trees, vegetation and river, a water fountain with statues of angels. and further away, a house...
Category
Late 20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Sasha Bikoff X Art Hide Customizable Cowhide Butterfly Mariposa Area Rug
By Art Hide
Located in Charlotte, NC
Immerse yourself in the captivating beauty of the Sasha Bikoff X Art Hide Collaboration - Mariposa Rug. Sasha Bikoff, a visionary in the world of interior design, has ingeniously bro...
Category
2010s Pakistani Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cowhide
Oversized Blue Antique Tribal Persian Malayer Geometric Abrash Rug 14'6" x 20'6"
Located in New York, NY
Large all-over design oversize antique Malayer rug, Origin: Persia, circa late 19th century around the 1890’s – Size: 14 ft 6 in x 20 ft 6 in (4.42 m x 6.25 m)
The spectacular blu...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Malayer Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
5 x 8 Antique Persian Heriz Wool Rug Handmade In Rust Color With Allover Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This exquisite antique Persian Heriz wool rug showcases a captivating motif in shades of blue, green, and soft yellow, beautifully contrasted against a warm, deep rust background.
T...
Category
20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Navajo Carpet, Folk Rug, Handmade Wool, Beige, Caramel, Tan
Located in Port Washington, NY
Navajo rugs and blankets are textiles produced by Navajo people of the four corners area of the United States. Navajo textiles are highly regarded and have been sought after as trade...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Navajo Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Moroccan Style Wool Rug In Ivory with Striped Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
Experience the elegance and modernity of this Moroccan hand-knotted plush wool rug, featuring an ivory backdrop and a striking black striped design.
This rug measures 8'4" x 9'9".
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Hooked Rug in Beige-Brown with Animal Pictorial Patterns Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handmade in wool and originating circa 1920-1930, this 2x3 rug is a rare and exciting new curation in Rug & Kilim’s collection of antique hooked rugs.
On the Design:
This charmin...
Category
1920s American Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Shiraz Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
61221 Vintage Persian Shiraz Rug, 04.05 x 09.03.
Full of tiny details and nomadic charm, this hand knotted wool vintage Persian Shiraz rug ...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection American Hooked Floral Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a colorful 20th-century floral American hooked rug
Measures: 11" x 16".
Category
20th Century Country Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Afghanistan Kilim Small Rug - Wool Brown Ivory Design - 88725
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Afghanistan Kilim featuring Small Rug in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and BrownIvory, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Afghan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Afghanistan Kilim Area Rugs - Wool Brown Ivory Design - 88686
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Afghanistan Kilim featuring Area Rugs in Circa 1910. Designed with Wool and BrownIvory, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Afghan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Afghanistan Modern Area Rugs - Wool Brown Gray Ivory Design - 92651
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Afghanistan Modern featuring Area Rugs in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and BrownGrayIvory, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Afghan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Afghanistan Moroccan Runner Rug - Wool Blue Brown Ivory - 90505
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Afghanistan Moroccan featuring Runner Rug in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and BlueBrownIvory, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Afghan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Afghanistan Moroccan Runner Rug - Wool Brown Ivory Design - 90471
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Afghanistan Moroccan featuring Runner Rug in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and BrownIvory, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Afghan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
The Forsyth Shaggy Tile Rug - Blue and Cream, 6x9
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Our beautiful wool and cotton Moroccan style rugs are expertly hand knotted in Jaipur, India. The tiled pattern of cream, blue, and black is chic and sophisticated with a hint of boh...
Category
2010s Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Afghanistan Khotan Runner Rug - Wool Brown Ivory Design - 92063
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Afghanistan Khotan featuring Runner Rug in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and BrownIvory, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Afghan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Afghanistan Tulu Runner Rug - Wool Black Pink Red Design - 92623
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Afghanistan Tulu featuring Runner Rug in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and BlackPinkRed, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Afghan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Afghanistan Moroccan Runner Rug - Wool Brown Ivory Design - 92245
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Afghanistan Moroccan featuring Runner Rug in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and BrownIvory, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Afghan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Turkey Anatoly Runner Rug - Wool Brown Ivory Design - 93372
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Turkey Anatoly featuring Runner Rug in Circa 1940. Designed with Wool and BrownIvory, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Turkish Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Studiopepe Hello Sonia! Reloaded Rug for cc-tapis
By cc-tapis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handwoven in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave, Himalayan wool and bamboo silk pile coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. The sal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Afghanistan Anatoly Runner Rug - Wool Ivory Red Design - 93563
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Afghanistan Anatoly featuring Runner Rug in Circa 1970. Designed with Wool and IvoryRed, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Afghan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Afghanistan Anatoly Runner Rug - Wool Ivory Red Design - 93551
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Afghanistan Anatoly featuring Runner Rug in Circa 1970. Designed with Wool and IvoryRed, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Afghan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Afghanistan Anatoly Runner Rug - Wool Orange Design - 93552
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Afghanistan Anatoly featuring Runner Rug in Circa 1970. Designed with Wool and Orange, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Afghan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Afghanistan Anatoly Runner Rug - Wool Red Design - 93558
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Afghanistan Anatoly featuring Runner Rug in Circa 1970. Designed with Wool and Red, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Afghan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Solid Hand Made Blue Area Rug 8' 0" x 10' 0"
Located in Norwalk, CT
Subtle tone-on-tone stripes give the Solid collection a depth and sophistication all its own. These rugs can pull the disparate elements of a room into a beautifully cohesive whole; ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Jute, Cotton
Ararat Rugs Konagkend Shirvan Rug Antique Caucasian Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book How to Read – Islamic Carpets, Walter B. Denny, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York 2014 fig.87. This is a domestic carpet, village, and nomadic weaving in the late 19th century in the Shirvan region, Caucasus. There are three principal designs for rugs attributed to Konagkend ( Konakkent or Konakhend ). The first has a large cruciform medallion, the second, called by Kerimov and Schürmann ‘Ordutch-Konagkend’, has a series of large octagons, and the third, and probably best known, has a stiff, angular lattice based on hexagonal forms. Each type has a quite different aesthetic appeal and in each case, the design is reminiscent of other rugs. The cruciform medallion type usually has a bright, light palette and in both color and design is reminiscent of Kurdish weavings and certain Turkish village rugs. The ‘Ordutch-Konagkend’ pieces have strong affinities with Baku and other north Shirvan rugs, and the lattice type is the closest to the concept of design most normally associated with Kuba as well as having links with earlier groups of, principally Turkish, carpets. This is an example of nomadic and village weaving often attaining a level of great artistry, exhibiting an almost breathtaking command of technique along with a marvelous sense of color, proportion, and artistic balance...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber
Mehraban Franc, Nasim Collection Indoor Outdoor Rug
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Enjoy the fresh air with Nasim, rugs that work indoors and out.
Rug Number
31424
Size
9' 0" X 11' 11"
Design
Franc
Collection
Nasim
Material
Performance Fiber
Texture
Pile Weave
Ori...
Category
2010s Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Natural Fiber
Antique Persian Kerman Rug. Size: 10 ft 6 in x 19 ft
By Kerman
Located in New York, NY
Large Light Blue Persian Kerman Rug 48869, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rugs, Circa Date: 1920 – Size: 10 ft 6 in x 19 ft (3.2 m x 5.79 m)
The weavers of Kerman have been p...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Heriz Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Heriz rug with an all-over repeated floral pattern woven in light and dark indigo, cream, and pink colors on a coral colored background. The bo...
Category
1930s Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Swedish Rag rug handvowen
Located in Boden, SE
A fantastically Swedish Rag Rug in beautiful color & pattern.
Handwoven in Boden Northern Sweden .
The rug is freshly washed.
Vintage & antique Swedish Rag Rugs from Sweden comes in ...
Category
1950s Swedish Folk Art Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Modern Handwoven Flat-Weave Wool Kilim Rug in Black and White Cross Square
Located in Madrid, ES
This rug has been ethically handwoven 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 handwo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
India flamingo Area Rugs - Wool Ivory Orange Pink Red Design - 93626
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of India flamingo featuring Area Rugs in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and IvoryOrangePinkRed, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Tulu Area Rugs Circa 1990 - 15012
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of this unique Tulu featuring Area Rugs in Circa 1990. Designed with meticulous attention to detail, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Very Beautiful Antique Pair of silk velvet Curtains
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Wonderful pair of curtains from late 19th century, with a nice silk velvet tissue and a needlepoint band applied on it.
Size of each piece is 105x295 cm
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"Experience the epitome o...
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Doris Leslie Blau Midcentury Persian Tabriz Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Persian Tabriz Hand Knotted Wool rug
Size: 13'0" × 19'4" (396 × 589 cm)
This rug is an excellent example of this ancient, refined craftsmanship. Its design is dense and lu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Persian Qom Area Rugs - 67165
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Persian Qom featuring Area Rugs in Circa 1880. Designed with meticulous attention to detail, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Asian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Tiger Wool and Silk Hand-Knotted Indian Rug in Brown and Creme
Located in New York, NY
This contemporary tiger wool and silk Indian rug in brown, creme and black transforms this ubiquitous animal motif into couture for your floor. The hand- knotted, tiger patterned woo...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
7.3x10.6 Ft Vintage Handmade Soft Red Rug. One of a kind Floral Design Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Infuse your home with the timeless beauty of this traditional vintage handmade Turkish rug, a hand-knotted masterpiece crafted from a luxurious blend of wool and cotton. Woven by ski...
Category
1960s Turkish Rustic Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Handmade Carpet Antique Rug, Tribal Turkmen Oriental Rug Gold Living Room Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
A handmade carpet Vibrant botanical design drenches this high-quality Turkish Oushak rug Antique rug, with a symmetrical floral motif design, handwoven in 1890 with hand-spun, vegeta...
Category
1890s Turkish Oushak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Serapi Foyer Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
A highly decorative rare size Persian Antique Serapi rug.
4'9'' x 6'10''
With distinctive large-scale motifs and a wide ranging palette of warm colors, antique Heriz Serapi car...
Category
20th Century Persian William and Mary Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Persian Kerman Runner Rug Circa 1910 - Wool Navy Blue Red Yellow Design - 75252
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Persian Kerman featuring Runner Rug in Circa 1910. Designed with Wool and Navy BlueRedYellow, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Asian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Woolen Area Flat Weave Rug, 9x12 Blue, Cream, Red Leaf Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Handmade New Zealand Wool Vegetable Dyed Sky Blue, Navy Blue, Teal Blue, Terracotta, Mustard And Cream Leaf Patterned Indian Dhurrie Rug-
Size 9' x 12'
These special flat-weave d...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Large Blue Persian Heriz Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage Persian Karadja Heriz rug.
Measures: 16" x 32".
Category
20th Century Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
3.8x6.5 Ft Traditional Vintage Handmade Turkish Oriental 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 Rustic Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Pink with Geometric Patterns Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 7x9 vintage rug originating from Turkey, circa 1960-1970, is a very special piece, featuring a light and refreshing mid-century classical design we believe...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Signed Vintage Edmond Dubrunfaut Tapestry with Tree Pictorial Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with handwoven wool in France circa 1960-1970, this 3x6 vintage tapestry is a rare and exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim's collection—a signed piece by Belgian artist Edmon D...
Category
1960s Indian Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
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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