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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Semi Old Vintage Handwoven Wool Mut Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a South Anatolian Vintage / Semi-old Handwoven Kilim from the town of Mut in Mersin Province, located in the Mediterranean region of Anatolia, Turkey. These kilims are renown...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber

Apadana's Blue Modern Oushak Oversize Handmade Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern oversize Oushak hand knotted wool rug with a blue field. This Oushak rug has multi-color accents all-over a gorgeous botanical floral design. This rug measures 1...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Persian Mahal Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite early 20th-century Persian Mahal rug, measuring 10' 4" x 12' 2", embodies the timeless elegance and artistry of traditional Mahal weaving. The expansive field is adorn...
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Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Ararat Rugs Bellini Carpet Anatolian Rug, Renaissance Revival, Natural Dyed
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of carpet comes from the book Orient Star – A Carpet Collection, E. Heinrich Kirchheim, Hali Publications Ltd, 1993 nr.159. The field drawing is...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Extra Long Antique Light Teal Blue Persian Bibikabad Runner 2'7 x 22'8
Located in New York, NY
Extra long antique light teal blue Persian Bibikabad Runner, 2'7 x 22'8. Bibikabad rugs & carpets are from western Iran near Hamadan and employ the Turkish knot and have designs simi...
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20th Century Persian Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Pretty fine antique silk french Aubusson tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century French Aubusson tapestry with a nice design in the garden, two women sitting and talking while a man plays music, with nice light colours with yello...
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Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Silk

Modern Chinese Peking Style Wool Rug Handmade in Muted Tones with Dragon Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
A beautiful modern Chinese-style hand-knotted wool rug with a Chalky color field and navy blue and green accents throughout the traditional Chinese Peking design. This rug measures...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Chinese Chippendale Rugs and Carpets

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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

5.4x8.7 Ft Handmade Mid-Century Rug in Fuchsia Pink with Art Deco Chinese Design
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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20th Century Turkish Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Large Anatolian Neutral Wool Kilim Rug, mid 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
These kilims from Konya region of Central Turkey are flat-woven rugs made from high-quality sheep's wool in the Konya region of Turkey. These neutral-colored kilims feature mostly p...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

7x11 Ft Handmade Vintage Turkish Area Rug in Navy Blue for Modern Interiors
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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20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Antique European Rug in Black and Red with Floral Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, an antique 8x11 European rug originating from Ireland circa 1920-1930 - inspired by Persian rugs of the same and preceding periods On the Design: The design e...
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1620s Northern Irish Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Contemporary Texture Designed Wool Rug Handmade In Beige
Located in Norwalk, CT
This modern textured Indian hand-knotted wool rug is skillfully woven by artisans and features a multicolored soft design. Its beige hue serves as a versatile backdrop, allowing it t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Shiraz Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Shiraz throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 1' 11" x 2' 2" Persian rugs & carpets: Persia (Iran) is a moderately large country with a ve...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Large Turkish Oushak Rug with Pastel Colors and All-Over Floral Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Turkish Oushak Rug, rug EN-115175, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa Late-20th Century. Measures: 13'7 x 18'8. This vintage Turkish Oushak rug is remarkably el...
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1980s Turkish Oushak Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Tribal Custom Rug Sample with Rust, Blue and White Lion Pictorials
Located in Long Island City, NY
The price enclosed represents our price per square foot for custom orders in this design. Please share your size and we will share CADs and custom listings to check out accordingly. ...
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2010s Indian Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Large Vintage Turkish Wool Rug
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage rug 85” x 124” The warm colors as well as intricate patterns not only adds character but also makes it truly one-of-a-kind. Some pattern and color variation with vintage ite...
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20th Century Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Large Vintage Turkish Wool Rug
Large Vintage Turkish Wool Rug
$3,438 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Turkish Rug in Cocoa Brown and Light Natural Stripes Double Wide
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
The Bradley rug Vintage Turkish rug in brown with light natural stripes. Our latest collection has arrived from Turkey, these are great to use as a rug, or let us create a custom o...
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20th Century Turkish Minimalist Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Goat Hair

Round Multicolor Rings Silk and Wool Accessory Rug Bullseye by Joseph Carini
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Bullseyes: The Icons, Carini Carpets' first limited-edition collection of round rugs. Renowned for innovative designs, Carini has long crafted variations of round accesso...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

Celadon Green French Art Deco Minimalist Rug
Located in Milan, IT
An elegant French Art Deco carpet characterized by an unusual celadon green background, interrupted at about three quarters of its length by an horizontal motif in chocolate brown. T...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

9'8"x13'10" Misty Gray White Wash Peshawar Hand Knotted Pure Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Misty Gray, White Wash Peshawar with All Over Leaf Design, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Densely Woven, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Tra...
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2010s Afghan Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Suzani from Samarkand Uzbekistan, 1960s
Located in Istanbul, TR
The design and work on this orange Suzani is superior to the most same period pieces. It has no lining and if one wants to use it on a bed or so it could use one and it can be done ...
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Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

8'x9'8" Ivory Afghan Oushak Supple Collection Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Alabaster White, Afghan Oushak with All Over Vines Design, Supple Collection, Soft and Lush Pile, Velvety Wool, Densely Woven, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Late...
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2010s Afghan Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Late 18th Century Chinese Ningxia Carpet ( 13'6" x 16'6" - 412 x 503 )
Located in New York, NY
Late 18th Century Chinese Ningxia Carpet ( 13'6" x 16'6" - 412 x 503 )
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1790s Chinese Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Authentic 19th Century Persian Bidjar Handmade Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic 19th Century Persian Bidjar Handmade Wool Carpet Size: 12'9" × 25'7" (388 × 779 cm) An exceptional example of antique rug, this particular rug from Bidjar in West Persia ha...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Navajo Kilim with Tribal Design in Earthy Tones
Located in Atlanta, GA
1930s American Navajo Kilim with geometric design in Marigold, brown, and ivory rug 1912-1511, country of origin / type: America / Navajo, circa 1930 This intriguing antique Navaj...
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Mid-20th Century American Navajo Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Zoom Cocout Wool And Viscose Rug by Sitap Carpet Couture Italia
Located in Milan, IT
The Zoom carpet, designed by Camilla Bellini for Sitap Carpet Couture Italia, combines wool and viscose in a floral-inspired, stylized pattern with a striking three-dimensional effec...
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2010s Italian Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique 1890s Persian Haji Jalili Tabriz Rug, Medallion Design, Wool, 4' x 6'
Located in New York, NY
This 1890 Haji Jalili Persian Tabriz rug consists of a cotton warp, handspun wool weft and hand-knotted handspun wool pile. The bright copper hues, soft blues, indigos, cream and bei...
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19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Sultanabad Persian Rug. Size: 10 ft 4 in x 14 ft
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Room Size Antique Sultanabad Persian Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rug, Circa Date: 1880. Size: 10 ft 4 in x 14 ft (3.15 m x 4.27 m).
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Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Ivory Antique Large Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 authentic Very Good Condition large size Turkish Oushak Rug Measures: 11'8'' x 15'6'' Oushak rugs are prized for their rich looks as well as for their high quality a...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Hollywood Regency Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Angora

Gabbeh Rug 5'6'' x 7'7''
Located in New York, NY
Gabbeh Rug 5'6'' x 7'7''. Wool pile rugs, usually scatter formats, woven by the Qashghai tribes of SW Persia (Fars Province), in moderate weave, uncluttered geometries and unshaded c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Evelina Kroon Ochre Fields Wool Rug
Located in Stockholm, SE
In collaboration with renowned Scandinavian artist Evelina Kroon, Layered introduces a collection that explores the boundary between art and interior design. With references to tradi...
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2010s Indian Rugs and Carpets

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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...
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Early 2000s Pakistani Other Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Rug. 14 ft x 26 ft
Located in New York, NY
Impressive Oversized Luxurious Ivory Antique Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa date: 1880 – The city of Sultanabad was once known as Arak and is locat...
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19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Contemporary Afghan Kilim Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Contemporary handwoven brown Afghan Kilim with an all-over geometric motif. Made with wool, measures: 8'6" x 11'5".
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2010s Afghan Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Contemporary Afghan Kilim Rug
Contemporary Afghan Kilim Rug
$3,104 Sale Price
20% Off
Rug & Kilim’s Tribal Custom Rug Sample with Rust, Blue and White Lion Pictorials
Located in Long Island City, NY
The price enclosed represents our price per square foot for custom orders in this design. Please share your size and we will share CADs and custom listings to check out accordingly. ...
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2010s Indian Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Abstract Rug in Gray, Gold & Beige-Brown All over Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
From one of our principal’s finest new partner ateliers among the best workshops in modern rugs, an industrial take on abstract style. Featuring a painterly attitude with gray, gold ...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Beni Ourain Wool Rug, Hand-Knotted Moroccan Carpet, Custom Option Avl.
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A new handmade Moroccan Berber rug made of natural un-dyed, handspun lambswool. Soft, comfy, cozy pile. The rug is available as seen or if requested, it can be custom produced in a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Distressed Overdyed Tabriz Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
A vintage distressed overdyed Tabriz rug with an all-over design. This rug measures 10'0" x 13'5".  
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Lion Persian Kilim Wall Hanging
Located in New York, NY
Accent size Persian kilim from the late 20th century with a lion on a striped field Measures: 4'9'' x 7'7''. This was originally belonging to a private Persian collector who re...
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Late 20th Century Bohemian Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Green Area Rug 5' 2" x 7' 4"
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

Rug & Kilim’s Tribal Style Rug in Rust with Gold and White Medallion Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 4x8 rug is a new entry in Rug & Kilim’s custom classics Burano Collection. Hand-knotted in Persian Wool. Further on the design: The piece draws on tribal textiles with tradition...
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2010s Indian Tribal Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

1920's Antique Persian Heriz Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
77644 Antique Persian Heriz Rug, 09'03 x 12'04. Hailing from the Heris region in northwest Iran, Persian Heriz rugs are celebrated for their precise geometric patterns and meticulous...
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Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

1920's Antique Persian Heriz Carpet
1920's Antique Persian Heriz Carpet
$6,608 Sale Price
20% Off
Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Purple 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

3.3x5.6 Ft Tribal Style Vintage Turkish Wool Rug, Hand Knotted Oriental Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage Turkish rug. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on wool foundation. Very good condition. Sturdy and as clean as a brand new rug (deep washed professionally).  M...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Pretty antique french art nouveau round rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very nice antique french round rug from early 20th century, with a beautiful floral art nouveau design from an artist of the period, entirely hand knotted with wool on jute foundation
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1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Jute

Antique Wool Persian Kermanshah Rug, Circa 1880, Hand-knotted, 8' x 11'
Located in New York, NY
This Persian Kermanshah carpet circa 1880 consists of handspun wool and vegetable dyes. The size is 8'4" x 10'10", and it is in excellent antique condition. Orley Shabahang takes pri...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Navajo Wool Rug with Wide Band Pattern in Ivory, Rust, Purple & Yellow
Located in Barrington, IL
This vintage Navajo area rug, handwoven in the late 20th century, is a striking example of Native American textile artistry, showcasing a distinctive wide band pattern in an earthy yet vibrant palette of ivory, rust, purple, and yellow. The composition blends traditional symbolism with bold visual rhythm, reflecting the enduring cultural and spiritual heritage of the Navajo Nation. Crafted using time-honored flat-weave techniques, the rug features a wool body on a cotton foundation, a hallmark of authentic Navajo weaving. The geometric design elements are not merely decorative—they often carry deep spiritual and cultural significance, passed down through generations of Navajo artisans. Dyes are traditionally sourced from the natural environment surrounding the tribal lands, resulting in richly nuanced colors achieved through plant-based and mineral pigments. This thoughtful use of natural materials enhances both the beauty and integrity of the piece. Highly collectible and visually compelling, this rug serves equally well as a statement floor covering or as a wall-mounted textile in a curated interior. It is an exceptional addition for collectors, designers, and admirers of indigenous American craftsmanship and Southwestern design. Dimensions: 1’ 7” x 2’ 8” Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: SW United States Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation Condition: Good The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU 1959 Navajo Rugs, Handwoven Rugs, Vintage Artisan Rugs, Antique Handmade Rugs, Sustainability, Allover Design Rug, Vintage American Folk...
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Late 20th Century American Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Persian Baluch Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Baluch carpet from the mid-20th century.
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Tibetan Dragon and Phoenix Small Handmade Wool Accessory Runner by Joseph Carini
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by ancient Tibetan designs, this smaller runner rug is part of Joseph Carini's collection of 3x6s carpets. Remarkable for its beautiful indigo blue field and expressive colo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Tibetan Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Elegant Blue and Ivory Hand Knotted Wool Khoton Rug 9'1''x12'
Located in Torrance, CA
Featuring a captivating design in a serene palette of blue and ivory, this rug offers a timeless aesthetic that seamlessly blends tradition with modern sophistication. The intricat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Khotan Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

1950's Mid-Century Swedish Scandinavian Röllakan, Signed LK
Located in Dallas, TX
79032 Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, 05'07 x 07'03. This handwoven wool vintage Swedish rollakan rug, bearing the initials "LK" in the lower corner, is a testament to the artistry and...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Modern Eclectic Style Rug with Hand-Tufted Botanical Silk
Located in Vilnius, LT
Category: Rugs, Carpets, Decoration Dimensions: 1.95m x 1.65m Thickness: 0.015m Weight: 6.5kg Material: recycled used clothing, 100% cotton The technique combines crochet, embroider...
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2010s Ukrainian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

Hand-Tufted Modern Custom Wool Rug with Abstract Pattern By Apadana
Located in Norwalk, CT
Laura Gottwald for Apadana Collection Abstract celebrates biomorphic form, as in Alvar Alto’s famous vase, Noguchi’s coffee table, Calder mobiles and the artconstructions of Jean Ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Handmade Woolen Area Flat Weave Runner, 2x11 Mustard Geometric Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
New Zealand Wool Natural Vegetable Dyed, Mustard, Cream & Beige Geometric Indian Dhurrie Runner- 2'x11' (24"x132") 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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Wool

Large Antique Persian Rug Antique Persian Farahan Oversized Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Rare Fine Farahan Persian Rug Geometric Carpet Rust 12'10" x 17'4" (392cm x 529cm) Circa 1890 "This is an amazing Antique Persian rug in an impressive size and timeless f...
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1890s Persian Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Suzani Pillow Case, Made from a mid 20th C. Uzbek Suzani
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert. Cotton in the back. Zipper closure. Dry Cleaning is reccommended.  
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Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

12'1"x19'2" Red Antique Persian Serapi Heriz Hand Knotted All Wool Oversized Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Auburn Red, Antique Persian Serapi Heriz, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Some Wear, Clean, Oversized, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Traditi...
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Early 1900s Persian Medieval Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Shahsavan Persian Kilim with Vibrant Polychromatic Stripes - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with handwoven wool in Persia circa 1950-1960, this 5x9 vintage Shahsavan Kilim is a particularly bright and sought-after work of an exciting new curation from Rug & Kilim’s col...
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1950s Persian Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Dominus Vapor Rug
Located in Milan, IT
The Dominus vapor is a square rug made from 100% fine Tencel. Its Minimalist, elegant, handloom style consists of concentric squares created using the cut and loop technique. It goes...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Textile

Dominus Vapor Rug
$1,478 / item

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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