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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Period: 18th Century
19th Century Chinese Peking Dragon Carpet ( 11'10" x 12'6" - 360 x 380 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Chinese Peking Dragon Carpet ( 11'10" x 12'6" - 360 x 380 )
Category
1880s Chinese Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson mythological tapestry from the late 19th century, circa 1890, featuring the foremost of the nine muses from Greek mythology, Calliope. Calliope and the muses were t...
Category
Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Hunting Scene Turkish Hereke Rug. 17' 2" x 23' 9"
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Oversize Animal Motif Antique Turkish Hereke Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Turkish Rug, Circa Date: 1880. Size: 17 ft 2 in x 23...
Category
19th Century Turkish Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Ghiordes Rug with Polychromatic Stripes and Floral Patterns -Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool and originating from Turkey circa 1880-1890, this 9x10 antique rug hails from the Ghiordes region of former Anatolia—renowned among classic and traditional rug f...
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1880s Turkish Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Animal Motif Antique Persian Bidjar Floor Size Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a late 19th century Persian Bidjar rug with a pictorial design.
Measures: 16'' x 32''.
Category
19th Century Heriz Serapi Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Antique Kashkuli Qashqai Rug
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Antique Kashkuli Qashqai rug with colourful diagonal boteh design.
An excellent thick heavy rug with a variation of the well known Kashkuli boteh d...
Category
19th Century Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Biblical Antique Lavar Kerman Late 19th Century Rug
Located in New York, NY
late 19th century Lavar Kerman Biblical Rug. Jacob and his twelve sons.
Details
rug no. j3154
size 1' 11" x 2' 8" (58 x 81 cm)
In the world of antique Persian rugs, Kerman carpets ...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Expressionist Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique 17th Century Brussels Mythological Boar's Head Tapestry, by Jan Leyniers
By Charles Le Brun, Jan Leyniers
Located in New York, NY
An antique 17th century Brussels mythological tapestry, size 11'6 H x 10'8 W, from the workshop of the renowned weaver, Jan Leyniers, after cartoons by Charles Le Brun...
Category
17th Century Belgian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet. 14 ft 5 in x 21 ft 9 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Large Oversized Antique Persian Rust Color Sultanabad Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa date: Late 19th Century. Size: 14 ft 5 in x 21 ft 9 in (4.39 m x 6.63 m)
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique ottoman turkish pillow Cases
Located in Istanbul, TR
Late 19th / early 20th C pillow cases , embroidered in silk on a satin silk background. The backing has been replaced with a hand loomed silk and cotton fa...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Suzani Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Oversized Antique French Savonnerie Rug with Floral Patterns Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and originating in France circa 1880-1890, this 16x21 Antique French Savonnerie rug is a rare masterpiece from Rug & Kilim’s European rug collection.
On the De...
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1880s French Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Esfahan Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Antique Esfahan Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 10'10" × 16'0" (330 × 487 cm)
Circa: 17th century
Origin: Persia
Color: Blue, Green, Orange, Pink, Red, Taupe
Type: Isfahan
Well-executed...
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17th Century Persian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
17th Century Persian Esfahan Rug. Size: 11 ft 4 in x 30 ft
Located in New York, NY
Rare and Collectible Oversized Persian Antique 17th Century Esfahan rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rugs, Circa Date: 17th Century. Size: 11 ft 4 in x 30 ft (3.45 m x 9.14...
Category
17th Century Persian Islamic Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique 19th Century Flemish Religious Tapestry with Female Figure Offering Alms
Located in New York, NY
An antique 19th Century Flemish Religious New Testament Tapestry, size 3'6"H x 2'11"W, depicting a religious female figure holding an object, which a...
Category
1850s European Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Red Persian Malayer Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
61226 Vintage Persian Malayer rug, 08'08 x 11'07.
Emanating a timeless style with incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool vintage Persian Malayer rug is a captivating ...
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Mid-19th Century Persian Malayer Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
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...
Category
17th Century Belgian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Turkish Malatya Kilim from the Late 19th Century
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Antique Turkish Malatya kilim with excellent traditional design and colour. This kilim was woven in two parts on a narrow loom and then sewn together, this is why the design and colo...
Category
19th Century Turkish Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique 1870s Persian Tabriz Rug Woven by Order of Prince Shahrukh Mirza, 13x21
Located in New York, NY
This Persian Tabriz carpet was woven by the order of Prince Shahrukh Mirza circa 1870, as stated by the signature in the carpet's border. It consists of a cotton warp and thread, hand-knotted pure wool pile and natural vegetable dyes. The level of detail is extraordinary, highlighted further by the carpet's rich gold, navy and red tones, and balanced by its soft pinks, greens and light blues. It features a Garden of Eden design...
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1870s Persian Tabriz Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Large Antique Kazak Karachof Rug - 19th Century Handknotted Green Blue Red Beige
Located in Arosio, IT
Discover the Timeless Elegance of Karaciof Rugs: A Tribute to Caucasian Craftsmanship
Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of history with the exquisite Karaciof rug, a testament to...
Category
Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century French Aubusson Hunting Tapestry with Medieval Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78244 Late 19th Century Antique French Aubusson Tapestry, 4'00 x 4'09. Woven in the famed workshops of Aubusson during the late 19th century, this antique French tapestry conjures th...
Category
Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Persian Double Tree-of-Life Kashan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning late 19th century Persian Kashan rug with an expertly woven double tree-of-life pattern containing two trees, mirror images of each other, full of flowering branches and m...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Kashan Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
4x5.6 ft Antique Turkish Ghiordes 'Gordes' Prayer Rug, Ca 1880
Located in Spring Valley, NY
An antique Turkish Ghiordes prayer rug hand-knotted in 1880s in Gordes of Western Turkey, which was once a famous rug making centre with its own well-defined classical aesthetic.
T...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Celadon Green Very Fine Persian Pictorial Pigeon Kashan Mat
Located in New York, NY
A fine quality mat size Persian Kashan Pigeon Pictorial rug from the late 19th century.
Measures: 1'9" x 1'10'' circa late 19th century.
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Country Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid-1800s Oversized Palace Chinese Rug Museum Quality Large Chinese Rug 13x18
Located in New York, NY
Rare Oversize Antique Peking Chinese Art Deco Rug Blue
12'10" x 17'6"
391cm x 534cm
"THIS RUG IS EXQUISITE!!! It is a rare oversize Antique Chinese ...
Category
1870s Chinese Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Fully Embroidered Antique Suzani from Pishkent, Uzbekistan, Late 19th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Suzanis from the regions of Tashkent and Pishkent have some astral names such az ‘moon sky’,
‘star sky ‘. The main characteristic of these suzanis is that of their being fully embroidered in silk and sometimes in wool in sections.
Ground cloth...
Category
19th Century Uzbek Suzani Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Zabihi Collection Stellar Antique Persian Serapi Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A captivating late 19th century jewel toned Persian Serapi rug.
9'11'' x 12'8''
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Mahal Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78350 Late 19th Century Antique Persian Sultanabad Mahal Rug, 11'09 x 16'04. Emanating the grandeur of Persia’s storied weaving tradition, this hand-knotted wool antique Persian Sult...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Elizabethan Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Caucasian Fachralo Kazak Prayer Rug
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Antique Caucasian Fachralo Kazak prayer rug with outstanding colour and condition.
A beautifully drawn rug with excellent clear colours, there are tw...
Category
19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Persian Mohtasham Kashan Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77162 Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Pictorial Rug, 02'00 x 03'00.
Signed by the esteemed master weaver, Mohtasham Kashan, behold this exquisite hand-knotted wool antique Kashan p...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Kashan Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 18th century Flemish antique tapestry 10x13 Verdure Wool & Silk 297x384cm
Located in New York, NY
Early 18th Century Antique Flemish Tapestry Fine Verdure Wool & Silk
9'9" x 12'7"(10x13) 297cm x 384cm
Circa 1720
"This is a very fine Authentic Antique Flemish wool & silk Tapest...
Category
Early 18th Century French Baroque Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
73987 Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 09'04 x 11'06. Radiating warmth and timeless artistry, this hand knotted wool Late 19th Century antique Turkish Oushak rug is a gl...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Spanish Colonial Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection 19th Century Ivory Antique French Aubusson Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Authentic stand-alone pillow made from a 19th century French Aubusson rug
Measures: 18" x 18",
Category
Early 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Antique Persian Serapi Rug 10’4” x 12’5”
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Serapi Rug 10’4” x 12’5”. A higher grade of Heriz carpets, usually in medallion designs, with crisp natural dyes, and primarily woven between 1900 and 1930. Red field...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s Antique Distressed Lesgui Caucasian Chirwan Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful distressed antique chirwan from Caucasus late 19th century, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on wool foundation with natural colors.
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"Experience the epitome of l...
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Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Kazak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Kerman Persian Rug. Size: 14 ft 8 in x 21 ft
Located in New York, NY
Large Oversized Persian Antique Kerman Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rugs, Circa Date: 1900. Size: 14 ft 8 in x 21 ft (4.47 m x 6.4 m)
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Mid 19th Century Pictorial Balouch Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid 19th Century Figurative Tribal Persian Balouch worn Carpet
Details
rug no. j4167
size 3' 4" x 5' 10" (102 x 178 cm)
Category
Mid-19th Century Folk Art Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
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...
Category
19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
17th Century Needlework Armorial Table Carpet
Located in Canterbury, GB
A RARE HERALDIC TABLE CARPET 17TH CENTURY
Circa 1650 Probably Netherlands
Entirely hand worked in gross and petit point silk and wool needlework. Central oval petit point cartou...
Category
17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug. 14 ft 4 in x 19 ft 4 in
Located in New York, NY
An Impressive Large Size Rustic Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet, Country of Origin / rug type: Persian rugs, Circa date: 1880's. Size: 14 ft 4 in x 19 ft 4 in (4.37 m x 5.89 m)
Category
1880s Persian Sultanabad Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug. 10 ft 10 in x 13 ft 4 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Tribal Room Size Rustic Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug, Country of Origin: Persian rug, Circa date: 1880. Size: 10 ft 10 in x 13 ft 4 in (3.3 m x 4.06 m)
Category
19th Century Persian Bakshaish Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Fine Antique Persian Sultanabad Mahal Rug 12'10" x 17’8"
Located in New York, NY
Fine Antique Persian Sultanabad Mahal Rug 12'10" x 17’8". Carpets from the Arak district in western Persia, with coarse weaves, large allover patterns, mellow colors, cotton foundati...
Category
Mid-19th Century Persian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Large Rectangular Persian Tabriz Wool Rug 7´10 by 9'10 Feet
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This exquisite Persian Tabriz rug is sure to add a touch of luxury to any home, hand-knotted wool and silk pile.
Tabriz rugs have been made by using traditional methods and natural ...
Category
Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Rare Wool & Silk Renaissance 4x5 1890 132x155cm
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Rare Wool & Silk Renaissance c.1890 4'4" x 5'1" 132 cm x 155cm
"This is an outstanding antique French Aubusson tapestry- This piece incorporates ...
Category
1890s French Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid-19th Century European Aubusson Style Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
Mid-19th Century European Aubusson Style Rug 5'7'' x 4'5'' , handmade and hand-knotted, empire traditional style
Category
19th Century Empire Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Late 17th Century French Aubusson Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson rustic tapestry from the late 17th century, depicting several villagers on either side of a large tree in the right foreground, watching the cargo being unloaded from a large vessel docked by the verdant river bank at left. Enclosed by a narrow monochromatic border. Wool with silk inlay.
Measures: 10’1” H x 7’0” W
This tapestry was probably woven after a design by the French painter Claude-Joseph Vernet (1714-1789), renowned for his Marines, or maybe by his student Charles Grenier de Lacroix also known as Lacroix de Marseille...
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Late 17th Century French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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...
Category
1890s Persian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Serapi Carpet, Handmade Wool Oriental Rug, Rust, Ivory, Lt Blue
Located in Port Washington, NY
Antique Serapi carpets are one of the most sought after rugs particularly in America and England for many years. Antique Serapi rugs are a major draw particularly in big city America...
Category
19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
17th Century Flemish Historical Tapestry with the Roman General Coriolanus
Located in New York, NY
A Flemish historical tapestry panel from the 17th century, featuring the famed Roman general, Gaeus Marcius, now called Coriolanus, returning triumphantly from the battle in which he captured the Volscian town of Corioli, arriving on horseback with his Volscian prisoners in tow, and greeted by his domineering mother, Volumnia, as well as the cheering Roman townspeople. Enclosed within a narrow monochrome border. Wool with silk inlay. Measures: 8’6” H x 7’10” W.
Hanging: The tapestry comes ready for hanging, with linen backing and a strip of hook and loop tape at the top end, which can be connected to the opposite side of the supplied hook and loop tape, which could be tacked to your wall. For those who prefer the use of a tapestry rod...
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Early 17th Century Belgian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
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...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Late 19th Century Persian Bakhshaish Serapi Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An extraordinary late 19th-century Persian Bakhshaish Serapi rug, woven with an incredible balance of tribal artistry and refined elegance. At its heart, a striking, large-scale flor...
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1880s Persian Bakshaish Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Navy Blue Antique Persian Sarouk Manchester Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Stunning late 19th century Persian Sarouk Manchester Wool rug.
4'1'' x 6'6''
Before the 1920s the Sarouk design was the most popular of Persian rugs worldwide. Most of them consist...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian British Colonial Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Antique Persian Serapi Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78922 Late 19th Century Antique Persian Serapi Rug, 08'11 x 12'04. This hand-knotted wool distressed antique Persian Serapi rug from the late 19th century is a masterful testament to...
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Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Silk & Gold Thread Chinese Embroidery (1'6" x 14' - 46 x 247)
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century Silk & Gold Thread Chinese Embroidery (1'6" x 14' - 46 x 247)
Category
1890s Chinese Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Antique Persian Tabriz Silk Prayer Rug.4 ft 3 in x 5 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful small size antique Persian Tabriz silk prayer rug, country of origin: Persia, date: circa 1880, size: 4 ft 3 in x 5 ft 6 in (1.3 m x 1.68 m).
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Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Pretty 18th century French Aubusson silk tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Discover the timeless elegance of this exquisite antique French tapestry featuring a young woman in a medallion. Floral decoration around and a curtain in the shape of a valance abo...
Category
Late 18th Century French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug. 13 ft 4 in x 18 ft 9 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Large Ivory background Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rugs, Circa Date: 1880. Size: 13 ft 4 in x 18 ft 9 in (4.0 m x 5.71 m)
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Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Pretty antique Caucasian Shirvan kouba rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful antique Caucasian Shirwan carpet from the late 19th century, entirely hand-knotted in wool on a wool foundation, featuring natural and vegetable dyes. The carpet's central ...
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Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Kazak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique and Vintage Rugs for Sale: Shop Turkish Rugs, Moroccan Rugs, Indian Rugs and Other Rugs on 1stDibs
Good antique rugs and vintage rugs have made their way into homes across the globe, becoming fixtures used for comfort, prayer and self-expression, so choosing the right area rug is officially a universal endeavor.
In modern usage, “carpet” typically denotes a wall-to-wall floor cushioning that is fixed to the floor. Rugs, on the other hand, are designed to cover a specific area and can easily be moved to new locations. However, the terms are interchangeable in many parts of the world, and, in the end, it won’t matter what you decide to call it.
It’s well known that a timeless Persian rug or vintage Turkish rug can warm any interior, but there are lots of other styles of antique rugs to choose from when you're endeavoring to introduce fresh colors and textures to a bedroom or living room.
Moroccan Berber rugs are not all about pattern. In fact, some of the most striking examples are nearly monochrome. But what these rugs lack in complexity, they make up for in brilliant color and subtle variation. Moroccan-style interiors can be mesmerizing — a sitting room of this type might feature a Moroccan rug, carved wooden screens and a tapestry hung behind the sofa.
Handwoven kilim rugs, known for their wealth of rich colors and unique weaving tradition, are pileless: Whereas the Beni Ourain rugs of Morocco can be described as dense with a thick surface or pile, an authentic kilim rug is thin and flat. (The term “kilim” is Turkish in origin, but this type of textile artistry is practiced all across the Balkans, throughout the Arab world and elsewhere.)
When it comes to eye-catching floor coverings, the distinctive “medallion” pattern of Oushak rugs has two types of rounded shapes alternating against a rich red or blue background created with natural dyes, while the elaborate “star” pattern involves large eight-pointed shapes in diagonal rows alternating with diamonds.
If you’re looking for something unexpected, find a runner rug that pops in your hallway or on your stairs. Dig for dazzling geometric patterns in our inventory of mid-century modern rugs and carpets, which includes works designed by the likes of Swedish textile masters Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Marianne Richter and other artisans.
Carpets and rugs have been around for thousands of years. Prehistoric humans turned to animal skin, wool and fur to craft simple fabrics to soften hard terrain. A 2016 study suggests that "cave lions" were hunted for exactly this purpose, and that decorating your cave with their pelts may have conferred strength and prestige. Although many of these early textiles are still in existence, tracing their precise origins is difficult. Carpets quickly became such a valuable trade commodity that the weavings could easily travel far from their places of origin.
The oldest known carpet was found in southern Siberia. (It may have traveled there from Persepolis in Iran.) For the flat-weave floor rugs crafted by Native Americans, cotton was the primary material before sheep’s wool was introduced in the 16th century. In Europe, carpet-making was fundamental to folk art, and Asian carpets imported to European countries were at one time considered a precious luxury and not intended to remain permanently on the floor.
With the variety of area rugs and carpets rolled out for you on 1stDibs — a collection that includes traditional, modern, minimalist rugs and other coverings of all kinds — things will be looking up whenever you’re looking down.
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