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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Antique Persian Haji Jalili Tabriz Rug 13’6” x 18’7”
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Haji Jalili Tabriz Rug 13’6” x 18’7”. The well-woven to finely knotted 1890 to 1910 pieces woven in the eponymous workshop or its  copyists, in Tabriz, in formats ran...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Zabihi Collection Turkish Oushak Small Runner
Located in New York, NY
mid 20th century Turkish Oushak Formal Runner Details rug no. j3816 size 3' 2" x 7' (97 x 213 cm)
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Adirondack Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

20th Century Swedish Rag Rug
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
20th Century Swedish rag rug. Featuring a stripe design in multiple tones. This rug is machine washable at 30 degrees. RT6024588
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

Ararat Rugs The Simonetti Mamluk Carpet 16th C. Revival Rug, Square Natural Dyed
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of carpet comes from the book How to Read - Islamic Carpets, Walter B. Denny, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York 2014 fig.61,62. The five-star-medallion carpet was d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

2'8"x12' Red Antiqued Sarouk Re-Creation Natural Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Rust Red, Antiqued Sarouk Re-Creation, Natural Dyes Densely Woven, Natural Wool Hand Knotted, Runner Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: T...
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2010s Indian Sarouk Farahan Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 8x10 Blue And Pink Scalloped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Blue, Cream, Sky Blue And Pink Four Sided Scalloped Rug-8'x10' (Scallops runs all four Sides) These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100%...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

Rare Large-sized Traditional Hand-woven Wool Persian Serapi Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This traditional hand-woven Persian Serapi rug has a brick red field of whimsical geometric floral sprays enclosing a deep indigo and beige imperial medallion and in soft ivory spand...
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Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Dabir Kashan Rug, Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dabir Kashan Rug, Early 20th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 4'5" W x 6'5" L Origin: Persia Period: Early 20th Century Rug ID: 16835
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Early 20th Century Persian Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Modern Blue Sultanabad Handmade Floral Overisize Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Oversize Sultanabad hand knotted wool rug with a blue field. This Sultanabad rug has a blue and brown frame and multi-color accent in a gorgeous all-over Classic flo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Sultanabad Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Solid Indigo Blue Color Handknotted Tulu Rug. All Wool. Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Transform your space with the understated luxury of our Moroccan-style hand-knotted Tulu rug, inspired by the heritage-rich designs of the Beni Ourain tribes. This rug is a celebrati...
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2010s Turkish Tulu Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Heriz Geometric Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century Persian heriz small room-size rug. Measures: 7'6'' x 10'10'' Heriz carpets are beloved for their versatility. Their geometry complements modern furnishings a...
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Early 20th Century Persian Serapi Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

2'8"x12'10" Deep and Saturated Red Afghan Khamyab Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Deep and Saturated Red, Afghan Khamyab with Tribal Medallions Design, Soft Wool Hand Knotted, Runner Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for month...
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2010s Afghan Tribal Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

3'4"x5' Afghan Khamyab Hand Knotted Deep and Saturated Red Pure Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Afghan Khamyab with Geometric Medallions Design Hand Knotted Deep and Saturated Red Pure Wool Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and m...
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2010s Afghan Tribal Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Turkish Vintage Anatolian Runner Rug 2'4" x 8'11" #16907
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Vintage Anatolian Runner Rug 2'4" x 8'11" #16907 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces at , where elegance meets functionality...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

2'7"x9'7" Deep And Saturated Red Hand Knotted Afghan Khamyab Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Deep And Saturated Red, Hand Knotted Afghan Khamyab with Geometric Design, Velvety Wool, Runner Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and...
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2010s Afghan Tribal Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Persian Oval Tabriz Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
This authentic Persian handmade runner has wool and silk pile with cotton foundation. This beautiful rug is from Tabriz and the design is medallion, floral. The base color is cream a...
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Late 20th Century Tabriz Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton, Silk

Persian Oval  Tabriz Rug
Persian Oval  Tabriz Rug
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Rare Antique Art Deco Rug Walter Nichols Purple Chinese Rug 9x12 275cm x 351cm
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Antique Art Deco rug Extraordinaire Fine Mandarin Walter Nichols Purple 9' x 11'6" 275cm x 351cm Circa 1920 "This is an Amazing One of a kind Antique Art Deco Walter...
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1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Runner, 4x12 Green, Blue Striped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed, Forest Green And Sky Blue Striped Indian Dhurrie Runner-4'x12' (120x360cm) These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton ya...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

Handmade Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug 8.9' x 11.8', 1980s, 1X03
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vintage Moroccan Berber rug from the 1980s is a true work of art, preserved in excellent condition and never used. Handwoven from high-quality wool, it features a captivating mi...
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1980s Pakistani Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Uzbekistan Suzani Textile with Bold Yellow Ground 3'7 x 5'10
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 3'7 x 5'10 Antique Uzbekistan Suzani Textile with Bold Yellow Ground 3'7 x 5'10. Keivan Woven Arts/ rug/B25-0603-136, country of origin / type: Uzbekistan / Suzani Embroidery, circa 1890. An antique Uzbekistan Suzani textile featuring a striking golden yellow ground highlighted with a series of circular medallions and elaborate embroidered motifs. The design showcases large starburst medallions at the center, surrounded by scrolling vines, stylized leaves, and intricate floral patterns in shades of red, blue, black, green, and purple. The hand-stitched embroidery reflects the traditional craftsmanship of Uzbek artisans, with fine detailing that brings depth and rhythm to the overall composition. The piece exudes a lively energy with its interplay of bold colors and organic forms, making it a decorative textile that embodies cultural heritage and artistry. Perfect for collectors, interior designers, or anyone seeking to add a vibrant and authentic antique textile to their collection. Antique Uzbekistan Suzani, Suzani textile, yellow ground Suzani, hand-embroidered Uzbek Suzani, antique Central Asian...
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Late 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Rugs and Carpets

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Silk

Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug with Tribal Style, Red Shaggy Square Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
74771, vintage Berber Moroccan rug with Tribal style, red Shaggy square rug. This hand knotted wool vintage Berber Moroccan rug beautifully showcases a tribal style in vibrant colors...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Tribal Rug in Blue, Green, and Beige Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 2x3 rug is a new addition to the Burano Collection by Rug & Kilim—a bold and luxurious new exploration of important classics and period pieces. On the De...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Modern Turkish Kilim Rug with Red and Ivory Stripes
Located in Dallas, TX
Modern Turkish rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool and colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Kilim flat-weave design fe...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

4'1"x6' Gay Hand Knotted Densely Woven Sultani Pomegranate Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Afghan Sultani, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craftsmanship tech...
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2010s Afghan Tribal Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Oversized Antique Persian Kirman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Oversized Antique Persian Kirman Rug Size: 16'2" × 17'0" (492 × 518 cm). This magnificent 19th-century Persian Kirman rug is a testament to the height of Persian textile artistry dur...
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Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Mehraban Year of the Snake by Liesel Plambeck
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number 28229 Size 9' 2" X 11' 10" Design Year Of The Snake Collection Liesel Plambeck Material Mohair, Silk, Wool Texture Embossed, Pile Weave, Shag Origin India Age New
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2010s Indian Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Ararat Rugs Gerous Arabesque Rug, Antique Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book Islamic Carpets, Joseph V. McMullan, Near Eastern Art Research Center Inc., New York 1965 nr.22. This is a system of arabesque-designed 19th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Mexican Skulls Rug by Knots Rugs, Hand-Knotted Silk & Wool Limited Edition
Located in London, GB
Knots Rugs Mexican Skulls Rug – A Hand-Knotted Silk & Wool Masterpiece, 17th Century Modern Collection The Mexican Skulls Rug by Knots Rugs is a one-of-a-kind fusion of cultural heritage and contemporary artistry, inspired by 19th-century Heriz carpets and the Mexican Sugar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Heriz Serapi Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

6x9.6 Ft Vintage Shag Pile Mohair Wool "Tulu" Anatolian Rug in Saffron Yellow
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This vintage handmade rug is called "Filikli" in Turkey which is a word for a "flokati" style shag pile (Tulu) handmade rugs produced for daily use by villagers around Karapinar in C...
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1970s Turkish Tulu Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Mohair

Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Runner Rug in Green with Floral Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool, this 3x6 contemporary runner rug represents the Chinese Art Deco rug collection by Rug & Kilim—inspired from the 1920s Chinoiserie style period pieces of...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Navajo Rug, Handspun Wool, Red, Black, White, Green.
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 ...
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Late 19th Century American Navajo Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Kilim Sivas Turkey, 19th Century - N° 698
Located in Paris, FR
N° 698 - Kilim Sivas handmade in Turkey in 19th century High quality, beautiful graphics and remarkable finesse. Perfect state of preservation. Measures: 135 x 110 cm.      
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Mid-19th Century Turkestan Kilim Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim's Tudor-Inspired Cream and Green Wool Floral Runner
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from China, this hand knotted floral runner was inspired by antique and vintage Tudor floral designs, embracing a borderless, all over field design with sweapping curvili...
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2010s Chinese Tudor Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

6.3x9 Ft Chinese Art Deco Design Area Rug in Teal Blue. Hand-knotted in Turkey
Located in Spring Valley, NY
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...
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1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Antique Erzurum Mihrab Kilim Rug Old Eastern Anatolian Turkish Carpet Wool
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is Eastern Anatolian antique Kilim from the Erzurum region with a rare and beautiful color composition. This highly collectible antique kilim has wonderful special colors and ...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Natural Fiber

Vintage Swedish Minimalist Flat Woven Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Swedish Minimalist Modern Black and Citrine Railroad Track Striped Flat Woven Rug or Kilim.

Its flat woven pattern is equally...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Fabric

Handmade Tulu Runner Rug Made of Black and Cream Wool. Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
100% Natural Hand-Spun Wool of finest quality. Available as seen or can be CUSTOM PRODUCED in any Design, Size, Color Combination and Pile Thickness requested. These beautiful han...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Mid Century Modern Hojer Export Wilton Rug, Denmark 70s
Located in Lucija, SI
Hojer Export Wilton rug, made in Denmark in the 70s. Material: wool Condition: Very good, whit traces of use (slightly changed color on some parts, visible on photos) Dimensions: dia...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
1930s Turkish Anatolian runner in soft brown, beige, and pink Details rug no. j3530 size 2'5" x 9' 6" (74 x 290 cm)
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20th Century Turkish Directoire Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Anatolian room size carpet handmade during the Mid-20th century. Measures: 10' 2" x 13' 11"
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Green field Tibetan Snow Leopard Modern Rug Hand Knotted Wool and Silk Fine Art
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Green field Tibetan Snow Leopard Modern Rug Hand Knotted Wool and Silk Fine Art A beautiful contemporary design carpet, made to order, hand knotted using finest Chinese mulberry sil...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

Vintage Beige Turkish Oushak Rug 4'8 X 9'5
Located in New York, NY
4'8 X 9'5. These attractive rugs are suitable for a wide variety of places, but the significant effect of Oushaks is that they bring space together, making it cozy and warm. The arti...
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20th Century Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Danish wool rug from the 1970s
Located in Firenze, FI
Danish wool rug from the 1970s. It has only small spots, as can be seen in some photos. Daisy bloom on a blue background. its dimensions are: 285 x200.
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1970s Danish Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Large Handwoven 20th Century Swedish Rug
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Large handwoven 20th century Swedish cotton rug in soft tones. This piece is machine washable at 30 degrees.  
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20th Century Swedish Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

Tiled Rug Pandan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Plaid rug collection features a modern take on classic plaid motifs. Perfect for adding a fresh color palette and sophisticated charm to modern spaces. Timeless design for a visu...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

One-Of-A-Kind Hand Made Contemporary Eclectic Brown 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...
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Early 2000s Pakistani Other Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning Chinese Art Deco rug with the most wonderful gold field covered in sprigs of prunus blossoms and a small central chrysanthemum medallion all woven in indigos, violets, and...
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1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Oversized Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Solid Dhurrie Rug in Blue and Green Tones
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 14x17 Dhurrie flat weave is an exciting new entry in Rug & Kilim’s esteemed custom-capable collection. Handwoven in cotton, it’s a modern take on antique and vintag...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

1950's Turkish Kilim Carpet with Bohemian Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
51075 Vintage Turkish Striped Kilim Rug, 07'06 x 13'03. Woven with the essence of Anatolian tradition, this handwoven wool vintage Turkish kilim rug is a masterpiece of simplicity an...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Bohemian Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Early 20th Century Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A captivating early 20th-century Chinese Art Deco rug, this piece is a masterful blend of symbolism and color. The soft peach-colored field is framed by a thin navy blue stripe and a...
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1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

2'6"x6'2" Gray Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Nevada Gray, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Soft and Velvety Wool, Vegetable Dyes, Hand Knotted, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: ...
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2010s Afghan Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Pink Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Vibrance rugs epitomize classic with a twist: traditional patterns overdyed in brilliant color. Each hand-knotted rug is washed in a 100%-natural botanical dye that reveals hidden nu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Runner, 2x6 Green And Blue Stripe Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed, Blue And White Striped Indian Dhurrie Runner-2'x6' These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special ma...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

Pretty mid century African Bogolan hand painted Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful mid century Malian Bogolan tapestry with a nice tribal and artisanal design, from a scene of the village. Entirely hand painted on a hand woven cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Expe...
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Mid-20th Century Malian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

Zabihi Collection Blue Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
An exotic color room size Chinese Art Deco Rug from the 1930s. Measures: 8'10" x 11'6''
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Early 20th Century Turkish Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Ararat Rugs the Simonetti Mamluk Carpet 16th Century Revival Rug, Natural Dyed
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of carpet comes from the book How to Read – Islamic Carpets, Walter B. Denny, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York 2014 fig.61,62. The five-star-medallion carpet was d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

17th Century Flemish Historical Tapestry with the Roman General Coriolanus
Located in New York, NY
An antique 17th century Flemish historical tapestry, size 7' H x 11' W, depicting the Roman general Coriolanus, enthroned at left, with his domineering m...
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17th Century Belgian Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Afyon Kilim Western Anatolian Rug Old Traditional Natural Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is Western Anatolian Vintage Kilim from the Afyon region with a rare and beautiful color composition. This highly collectible antique kilim has a wonderful special color and t...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Natural Fiber

10'x10' Green Hand Knotted Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design All Wool Square Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Pistachio Green, Hand Knotted, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Soft Wool, Natural Dyes, Square, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inche...
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2010s Afghan Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Early 20th Century Persian Khorassan Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Persian Khorassan Botanic Handmade Wool Rug Size: 13'0" × 18'10" (396 × 574 cm) An early 20th century Persian Khorassan antique rug, the sand field with an enlarge...
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Early 20th Century Persian Khorassan Rugs and Carpets

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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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