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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
3.8x7 Ft Modern Hand Knotted Wool Turkish Accent Rug in Green Color
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...
Category
1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$351 Sale Price
30% Off
Ararat Rugs Bidjar Rug - 19th Century Design Persian Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Bidjar rug designed in the 19th century from the Bidjar region, also known as Bijar, which is a region in northwestern Iran known for producing some of the finest and most ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Ararat Rugs The Simonetti Mamluk Carpet 16th C. Revival Rug, Square Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Wool
Pretty vintage French Aubusson style Jacquard Tapestry « Hunting with hounds »
By Jules Pansu
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Discover the timeless elegance of this exquisite vintage French tapestry featuring a hunting with hounds scene.
A noble pastime and a favorite pastime of the great men of the time,...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Acrylic
Vintage Overdyed Persian Green Wool Rug Features an Allover Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This vintage hand-knotted wool Persian rug features a vibrant green field and an all-over floral design with striking black highlights. The overdyed floral motif enhances its charm, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Pakistani Islamic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
6.3x9.6 ft Modern Handmade Moroccan Tulu Rug, 100% Soft, Cozy Natural Wool
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...
Category
2010s Moroccan Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,199 Sale Price / item
40% Off
Vintage Tuareg Mat Runner, Luminous Bronze with Rich Brown Stripes - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage rug and floor covering is a 2x6 Tuareg runner mat from the nomadic tribe of the same name. Handwoven with reeds in Mauritania circa 1950-1960, it is an exciting new addi...
Category
1660s Mauritanian Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Allover Designed Handmade Mahal Wool Rug In Gray From The 1900s
Located in Norwalk, CT
A Persian Mahal from the 20th century, this handwoven wool rug exemplifies the refined village weaving traditions of the Mahallat region. The spacious field is adorned with an allove...
Category
20th Century Persian Islamic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
9x12 Ft Contemporary Moroccan style Rug. 100% Wool. Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan berber beni ourain style rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,889 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Vintage Gabbeh Persian Rug, Cream and Brown with Leopard Pictorial - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 3x5 Persian Gabbeh rug is the latest grand entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of rare tribal pieces. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
This vintage Ga...
Category
1950s Persian Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4305
Located in Tokyo, JP
We made a cushion cover using the undamaged part of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired as a whole. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is c...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Modern Handmade Moroccan Rug in Sage Green, Blue, Brown. 100% Wool. Custom Opt.
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A Moroccan Berber design contemporary hand-knotted rug made of organic wool in a sophisticated, warm and earthy color palette of olive green, brown and light blue. It features an all-over design of lozenge-shaped, wide-edged lattices and two lateral borders with a braided look.
This beautifully rendered plush carpet...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,679 Sale Price / item
40% Off
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 8x10 Blue And Red Striped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Blue, White And Red Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug-8'x10'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manufac...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Gabbeh Persian Square Rug in Gold with Horse Pictorial - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 2x2 Persian Gabbeh square rug is the latest entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of rare tribal pieces. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
This distincti...
Category
1950s Persian Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
5.7x9 Ft Blue Handmade Turkish Area Rug for Living Room, Dining Room & Kids Room
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...
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$714 Sale Price
30% Off
8'3"x9'9" Green Sparrows on the Tree Peshawar Hand Knotted All Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Swamp Green with Touches of Pink, Peshawar, Sparrows on the Tree, Densely Woven, Hand Knotted, Soft 100% Wool, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Latex: No Pile
height: 0.25 Inche...
Category
2010s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$3,816 Sale Price
25% Off
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Kars Rug dated 1906
Located in New York, NY
a Room size turkish Kars rug from the 20th century
Details
rug no. j3470
size 7' 9" x 11' 2" (236 x 340 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Islamic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Verner Panton 'Luna' Rug 120cm in Dark Green by Verpan
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton 'Luna' Rug 120cm by Verpan. Current production.
As well as adding a sculptural feature to a room, rugs also serve to emphasize and/or transform the dimensions of the s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-20th century Persian Malayer rug, measuring 3' 8" x 5' 1", presents a finely balanced interplay of geometric structure and decorative refinement. The central field is define...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 8x10 Cream, Blue Geometric Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed Natural Cream, Blue, Pink And Green Geometric Rug-8'x10' (240x300cm)
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
$1,049 Sale Price
25% Off
Selce #1 Rug by Studio Salaris
Located in Milan, IT
Warm greens, mustard yellow, and gray hues mix with bright yellow and red in this exquisite rug that combines an asymmetrical silhouette and a variety o...
Category
2010s Italian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Textile
$10,804 / item
Zabihi Collection Chinese Art Deco Small Rug
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Nichols art deco scatter size rug in pretty pinks and greens
Measures: 3' x 4'9".
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Very Fine Persian Bijar Hand Knotted Gold & Blue Floral Area Rug Carpet 8' x 10'
Located in Dayton, OH
Genuine hand knotted oriental area rug. Features a colorful blue and gold geometric design. Hand woven from wool, 144kpsi
Dimensions:
95" x 120"
Category
20th Century Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,880 Sale Price
20% Off
18th.C Antique Flemish Tapestry Historical King Solomon Scene 7'x8' 196cmx244cm
Located in New York, NY
18th.C Antique Flemish Tapestry Historical King Solomon Scene 7'x8' 196cm x 244cm
7x8 ft.
196cm x 244cm
"This is a very fine high quality rare authentic Antique Flemish Tapestry ...
Category
18th Century Belgian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Zabihi Collection Tribal Square Antique Persian Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
rare square shaped tribal Persian Gabbeh rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century. The signature reads "order by reza" and dated 1940 in farsi. It must have been custom made duri...
Category
20th Century Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Oval Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
Rare oval-shaped Green Chinese Art Deco rug.
Measures: 3' x 4'11''
Chinese Art Deco rugs are known for their striking mix of asymmetrical ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
2'7"x22'2" Tan, Hand Knotted Sickle Leaf Design Silk With Wool, XL Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Tan, Hand Knotted Sickle Leaf Design Silk With Textured Wool, XL Runner Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries...
Category
2010s Indian Medieval Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
$3,092 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4353
Located in Tokyo, JP
We made a cushion cover using the undamaged parts of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is cut out fro...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Tiger Pictorial Rug Design in Burnt Orange and Blue
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 9x13 modern tiger pictorial rug features a vibrant colorway of burnt orange, blue and black tones.
On the Design:
Hand-knotted in wool pile, a 9x13 con...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Ararat Rugs Mamluk Wagireh Rug with Jerrehian Border Design Egypt Revival Carpet
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The design source of the rug comes from the possession of Endre Unger, which was sold at Sotheby’s in 1992. That rug with the central star was designed in the early 16th-century rug ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Zabihi Collection Orange Dragon Vintage Tibetan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Colorful one-of-a-kind Tibetan rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century with a dragon motif on a bright orange field
Measures: 3'1'' x 5'9''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Moroccan-Style Beni Ourain Inspired Hand-Knotted Wool Rug, 4x6 ft
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This contemporary hand-knotted rug was made by our skilled weaving team in Turkey, inspired by the timeless elegance of Moroccan tribal designs. The rug features a warm ivory ground ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$579 Sale Price / item
35% Off
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 10x14 Green, Cream Geometric Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Forest Green And Cream Geometric Indian Dhurrie Rug-10'x14' (300x420cm)
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to t...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
$1,499 Sale Price
25% Off
Round American Hooked Rug Dated 1963
Located in New York, NY
Rare American Hooked rug with a happy colorful motif. Dated 1963 and initialized IEV. Not sure whose name is in the initials
Measure: 30'' round.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Karastan Kirman Room Size Wool Rug, Circa 1940s
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Persian Sarouk style room size rug
By Karastan
USA, Circa 1940s
Features beautiful traditional floral sprays and bouquets, with predominant colors in red, blue, and iv...
Category
1940s American Islamic Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 6x9 Blue And White Striped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed Sky Blue And White Striped Rug-6'x9'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manufacturing te...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
$599 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4381
Located in Tokyo, JP
We made a cushion cover using the undamaged part of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired as a whole. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is c...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Runner, 3x8 Blue And White Stripe Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed, Sky Blue And White Up Down Striped Indian Dhurrie Runner- 3'x8' (90x240cm)
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton ya...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
$411 Sale Price
25% Off
Zabihi Collection Turkish Oushak Square Vintage Rug
Located in New York, NY
A square-shaped Turkish Oushak rug from the 3rd quarter of the 20th century.
Measures: 5'5'' x 5'11".
Category
20th Century Turkish Archaistic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Pretty large vintage French Aubusson style Jacquard Tapestry « dog on standby»
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Discover the timeless elegance of this exquisite vintage French tapestry featuring a reproducing of the paintings of the famous French painter "Jean Baptiste Oudry (1686-1755)". Dog...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Acrylic
Early 20th Century Persian Senneh Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An extraordinary early 20th-century Persian Senneh rug, c. 1900, hand-knotted in fine wool and distinguished by a striking composition of four grand trees of life. Each tree rises fr...
Category
Early 1900s Persian Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Hand-Knotted Moroccan Beni Mrirt rug 4’x6’, Solid Oat Plush Rug, Custom-Made
By Nomad Chic
Located in Marrakech, MA
We exclusively create custom individual rugs for you. This means that we do not produce unnecessary items and we prioritize respecting nature. That's why we estimate it will take us ...
Category
2010s Moroccan Minimalist Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Rug Pillowcase Made from Mid-19th C. Turkmen Ersari Rug Fragment
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pillowcase is made from an antique Turkmen, Ersari tribe main rug fragment dating back to 1860s.
It does not come with an insert but a bag made to size to accommodate insert mater...
Category
Mid-19th Century Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
pretty Antique French Aubusson style Jacquard tapestry, chair or cushion cover
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Experience the timeless elegance of this exquisite fragment of an French Aubusson style tapestry, capturing the essence of a natural design , Woven on a Jacquard loom with wool. Ori...
Category
Early 20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Turkish Vintage Anatolian Rug 5'11" x 8'7" #7031
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Vintage Anatolian Rug 5'11" x 8'7" #7031 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces at , where elegance meets functionality. Elevat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$2,520 Sale Price
40% Off
Vintage Central Anatolian Rug with Geometric Medallions, Coral Pink & Blue, 9.7
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This vintage hand-knotted Central Anatolian rug presents a striking yet refined composition featuring three large, linked geometric medallions. Surrounding the medallions are traditi...
Category
1970s Turkish Oushak Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$2,104 Sale Price
60% Off
cc-tapis CORNERS handmade rug by Eny Lee Parker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Eny Lee Parker, a spatial designer based in New York, draws inspiration from her work with clay. She physically sculpts with clay, then scans the textures and irregular edges to crea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$9,945 / item
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Blue And White Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed Sky Blue And White Striped Rug-8'x10'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manufacturing te...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
$581 Sale Price
25% Off
Persian Isfahan Over Size Rug - Wool Ivory Red Design - 97245
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Persian Isfahan featuring Over Size Rug in Circa 1910. Designed with Wool and IvoryRed, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Iraqi Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
2'7"x8'4" Ivory Grass Design Gabbeh Wool and Silk Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Cream Color, Grass Design Gabbeh, Wool and Silk, Hand Knotted, Runner Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool & Silk
Latex: No Pile
height: 0.25 Inches
Style: Transitional
Primary colo...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$414 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique Konya Obruk Kilim Old Central Anatolian Mighrab Rug Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is Central Anatolian Old Antique Mighrab Kilim from the Konya - Obruk region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
Konya once flourished as a trade route between Europe...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Kilim Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Natural Fiber, Wool
Postmodern Rug by by Masland Carpets c 1980's
Located in New York, NY
Classic 1980's Hollywood Regency, Art Deco Revival, Post Modern style bespoke carpet, rug by noted American maker Masland. The carpet is constructed of spun nylon, it is in very goo...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Nylon
Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug 3' x 4.10' 1920s - 2B53
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This antique Art Deco Chinese rug from the 1920s is a beautiful handmade piece crafted from soft wool, featuring a rich golden-yellow field with a deeper ochre border. The design is ...
Category
1920s Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
6.3x10 Ft Handmade Turkish Vintage Rug in Soft Red, Beige with Blue Solid Border
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1960s. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in very good condition with no i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$1,285 Sale Price
29% Off
Vintage Gabbeh Persian Rug with Beige-Brown Animal Pictorials - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 4x6 Persian Gabbeh rug is the latest grand entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of rare tribal pieces. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
This vintage Ga...
Category
1950s Persian Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
13'8"x15'10" Antique Persian Sarouk Cinnamon Red All Wool Hand Knotted 1930s Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category
1930s Persian Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$7,170 Sale Price
25% Off
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,050 Sale Price
40% Off
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Central Asian Baluch Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Central Asia Baluch throw rug handmade during the Mid-20th century.
Measures: 3' 0" x 4' 6"
Category
Mid-20th Century Central Asian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Kashmir Long Shawl from India Early 19th Century, 1830s
Located in Istanbul, TR
A very good example to Indian shawls in rather good condition.
Category
Early 19th Century Indian Islamic Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection 19th Century French Tapestry Pillow
Located in New York, NY
a pillow made from a mid 19th century French Tapestry
14'' x 16''
Category
19th Century French Tudor Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, 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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