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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Period: 1970s
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Vintage Arts & Crafts Rug Art Nouveau Rug William Morris Art Deco Rug 12x15
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Arts & Crafts Rug Rare Art Nouveau Rug William Morris Art Deco Rug 12x15 11'11" x 14'9" 363cm x 450 cm
"This is a Magnificent Arts & crafts rug with...
Category
1970s Turkish Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Audran "Mois Grotesques" Gobelins Pictorial Panel Tapestry - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool and originating from France, this 2x11 French Gobelins pictorial tapestry from the early 18th Century is a rare and special new curation from Rug & Kilim—"Mois Grot...
Category
1720s French Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
3.5x5.6 Ft Vintage Afyon Dazkiri Kilim Rug, West Central Anatolia, Ca 1960
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Embark on a journey through Turkish tradition with this exquisite vintage handwoven Afyon Dakiri kilim rug, a testament to the enduring craftsmanship of Anatolian artisans. Woven wit...
Category
1970s Turkish Kilim Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$698 Sale Price
30% Off
Original Scandinavian high-pile, Rya rug carpet, Denmark design, 1970s
Located in leucate, FR
Design Danish Rya rug from the 1970s, 90,5 x 67 inches ( this one is a big size). Made in Denmark. Missing label.
Abstract autumn swirling design with tan, brown, and cream hues.
G...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Acrylic
Mid-18th Century W. Chinese Ningxia Carpet ( 13'6" x 13'10" - 411 x 422 )
Located in New York, NY
Mid-18th Century W. Chinese Ningxia Carpet ( 13'6" x 13'10" - 411 x 422 )
Category
1750s Chinese Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1970s Edward Fields Custom Horse Rug / Wall Hanging
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1970s Edward Fields custom horse wool rug. The prior owner used this piece as a wall hanging.
Category
1970s Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique English Needlepoint from the Late-18th Century with Beautiful Flowers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 5'10 x 6'1.
This striking, antique English needlepoint was beautifully crafted during the late 18th century and remains in remarkably good condition. It is composed of nin...
Category
Late 18th Century British Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$7,200 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century Flemish Verdure Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A Flemish verdure landscape tapestry panel from the 18th century, featuring a verdant scene with large trees and various foliage and including a lake. Enclosed within a stylized bord...
Category
18th Century European Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$11,995 Sale Price
46% Off
Vintage Square Pattern Hand Woven Southwestern Style Wool Rug
Located in San Carlos, CA
🏞️ Elevate Your Décor: Handwoven Southwestern Style Tapestry! 🏞️
Transform your space into a sanctuary of style and cultural richness with our stunning handwoven Southwestern styl...
Category
1970s American Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,199 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Late 17th Century Flemish Old Testament Biblical Cain and Able Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
An antique late 17th century Flemish Biblical tapestry, size: 9'5 H x 6'5 W, envisioning the Old Testament Biblical conflict between Cain and Able, with ...
Category
Late 17th Century Belgian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
$39,995 Sale Price
20% Off
Fine Antique 18th Century French Verdure Tapestry 8’6” x 11’2”
Located in New York, NY
Fine Antique 18th Century French Verdure Tapestry 8’6” x 11’2”.
Category
18th Century French Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Tibetan White Wool Blanket Rug Blue and Red End Panel 6'2" (W) x 6' (L)
Located in New York, NY
This hand-loomed Tibetan wool blanket is a rare vintage piece. Especially charming for its green, blue and red end panel. Its thick pile would have been used for sleeping on or under...
Category
1970s Nepalese Tibetan Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
17th Century Pair of Flemish Tapestry ( 2' x 3'4" - 62 x 102 )
Located in New York, NY
17th Century Pair of Flemish Tapestry ( 2' x 3'4" - 62 x 102 )
Category
Mid-17th Century Belgian Baroque Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Handmade Vintage Persian Style Sarouk Oversize Rug 10.4' x 13.2', 1970s - 1D67
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade Vintage Persian Style Sarouk Rug
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your home with this Handmade Vintage Persian Style Sarouk Rug. This exquisite piece is a testament to t...
Category
1970s Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$8,059 Sale Price
20% Off
Colourful 1970s German Artist's Wall Rug by Ewald Kröner for Schloss Hackhausen
Located in Berlin, Germany
This gorgeous wall rug was designed in the 1970s by artist Ewald Kröner and manufactured by his own Label Schloss Hackhausen in Germany. Rectangular wall ...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,563 Sale Price
40% Off
17th Century Franco-Flemish Mythological Tapestry, with Diana and Fishermen
Located in New York, NY
A Franco-Flemish mythological harvest tapestry from the 17th century, featuring the Roman goddess of the hunt, Diana, aiding people who are fishing in...
Category
17th Century French Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$21,995 Sale Price
26% Off
Wool rug Italy 1970s
Located in Firenze, FI
Italian production carpet "Paracchi" 1970s. The design inspired by the work "the kiss" by Gustav Klimt.
Material: wool
The dimensions are 182 cm. x 127 cm.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,042
Berber Vintage 1970s Rug Boho Geometrical North African Algerian Ethnic Pink Red
Located in London, GB
A unique algerian berber rug with a multicolored pattern consisting of zigzags, lines, and diamond shapes. This handwoven rug is using traditional techniques by Berber Kabyle tribes ...
Category
1970s Algerian Bohemian Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Mid Century Wool Rug
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mid century wool rug
1970s wool rug with bold primary colors consisting of red, purple yellow and orange stripes. Measure: 9 x 12.
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Category
1970s Asian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,450 Sale Price
58% Off
Rare and very Beautif PersianRug, Ghoum Circa 1970 - 2.16x1.38 - No. 1224
Located in Paris, FR
Located a stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower in Paris, we are a French family business
specializing in the purchase, sale, expertise, cleaning, restoration and conservation of
tapes...
Category
1970s Persian Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Emperor Empress Chinese Scatter Size 20th Century Rug
Located in New York, NY
A third quarter of the 20th century Chinese Emperor Empress Chinese pictorial conversation rug.
Measures: 3' x 5'.
Category
1970s Chinese Folk Art Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s nice vintage Chinese art deco rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty vintage Chinese rug with nice design in Chinese and art deco style and beautiful colours with a green and white field, entirely hand knotted with wool on cotton foundation
✨...
Category
1970s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Round wool rug with 1970s modern design (Italy) vintage
Located in Firenze, FI
Round rug, made in Italy in the 1970s, has a diameter of 182 cm and is made entirely of wool. The base of the rug is a warm, soft white, which brings out the geometric pattern of cir...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Berber 1970s Geometrical Rug Handmade Wool Boho North African Ethnic XXL
Located in London, GB
A very large Algerian Berber rug with many different colorful patterns, such as arrows, diamonds, triangles, and more, stacked and organized in horizontal lines on a white/beige base, is a stunning work of art that is characterised by its standout colors of pink fuchsia and blue red purple palette.
The different shapes on the rug's patterns hold cultural and historical significance, and the use of these standout colors adds an extra layer of meaning to the design. For instance, pink fuchsia is often associated with love and femininity, while blue red purple is often associated with royalty and spirituality. The combination of these colors and the different shapes on the rug's patterns reflect the Berber people's cultural and religious beliefs, as well as their skilled craftsmanship.
The use of the white/beige base creates a neutral and versatile backdrop, allowing the vibrant colors and patterns to stand out even more. This rug's large size makes it a perfect centrepiece for a living room, dining room, or bedroom, adding warmth and character to any space..
This rug is handwoven using traditional techniques by Berber tribes in Algeria, and the use of high-quality natural materials such as wool and cotton ensures its durability and longevity.
From a cultural and historical perspective, this rug is unique as it is a product of the Berber people's long-standing tradition of weaving, which dates back centuries. The Berbers are indigenous people of North Africa, and their weaving traditions have been passed down through generations, preserving their cultural heritage. Unlike other Berber rugs that originate from neighbouring touristic countries and anyone could grab a rug, Algeria is not a touristic destination and therefore extremely difficult to find these rugs outside the country.
We have a large collection of Algerian Berber Amazigh rugs...
Category
1970s Algerian Bohemian Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$4,863 Sale Price
20% Off
Handmade Vintage Persian Style Gabbeh Rug 5.6' x 8', 1970s - 1D61
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade Vintage Persian Style Gabbeh Rug: A true masterpiece, this rug carries the soul of ancient traditions and the warmth of its woolen fibers. Let’s explore its essence:
Produc...
Category
1970s Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$3,318 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Junghans shaggy wool rug 1970s
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Wool rug with an abstract multicolored motif typical of the 1970s, by Junghans Germany. New old stock, has never been used.
Category
1970s German Space Age Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$400 Sale Price
20% Off
12.2x17.6 Ft Vintage Turkish Cotton Kilim. Flatweave Rag Rug. Custom Options Av.
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Measures: 12.2 x 17.6 ft - We can alter the dimensions if requested.
These authentic flat-weaves (Kilims) from Eastern Turkey were handwoven by Nomads to be used as floor coverings ...
Category
1970s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
$3,499 Sale Price
50% Off
Handmade Vintage Hamadan Style Rug, 1970s, 1C640
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade vintage Hamadan style rug in bright red color. The rug is in original good condition from the end of 20th century.
?-Condition: original good,
-circa 1970s,
-Size: ...
Category
1970s Asian Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$206 Sale Price
60% Off
Vintage European Kilim Flatwoven Rug Kelim Rug Handmade Tapestry Art Nouveau Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage European Kilim flat woven rug Art Nouveau Tapestry
4' x 5'2"
135cm x 158cm
"This is a beautiful Vintage European Rug tapestry. This mag...
Category
1970s Spanish Art Nouveau Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Vintage Tibetan Khaden Rug, 1970s, 1C922
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade vintage Tibetan Khaden rug in different shades of brown and beige colors. The rug is from the end of 20th century, it is in original good condi...
Category
1970s Nepalese Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$555 Sale Price
75% Off
Vintage Bakhtiari-Style Rug in Red with Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, originating from Turkey circa 1970-1980, this 10x16 rug is from a special new collection of overdyed, antique-washed young vintage p...
Category
1970s Turkish Tribal Vintage 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" Ă— 16'0" (330 Ă— 487 cm)
Circa: 17th century
Origin: Persia
Color: Blue, Green, Orange, Pink, Red, Taupe
Type: Isfahan
Well-executed...
Category
17th Century Persian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Oushak Rug 15.9x12
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Turkish Oushak rugs have been woven in Western Turkey since the beginning of the Ottoman period. Historians attributed to them many of the great masterpieces of early Turkish...
Category
18th Century Other Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$20,700
Tribal Berber Stripped Rug Sofa Throw Handmade Wool Vintage Boho Algerian 1970s
Located in London, GB
A vintage "Amazigh" Berber wool rug in beige base colour with multicoloured stripes organised in groups. The stripe groups are organised in random yet organic lines with a striking r...
Category
1970s Algerian Bohemian Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$1,584 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Sofreh Persian Kilim rug in Red with Geometric Patterns - by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 4x5 Persian kilim is a tribal Sofreh rug—handwoven in wool circa 1970-1980.
Further on the Design:
Sofreh Kilims like this piece are known for their minimalist pattern...
Category
1970s Persian Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Late 18th Century Antique Dragon Design Chinese Rug 11'9'' X 7'3''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Early 19th Century Antique Dragon Design Chinese Rug 11'9'' X 7'3'', Handmade and Hand-knotted with dragon design
Y & B B
Category
Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s pretty vintage Turkish rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty mid century Turkish Anatolian rug with beautiful geometrical Caucasian design and nice colours with a dark blue field and green, brown, pink on design, also an orange field bo...
Category
1970s Turkish Oushak Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique French Aubusson Rug. 6 ft 4 in x 8 ft 3 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Aubusson Rug, country of origin / rug type: French rug, Circa date: 18th Century. Size: 6 ft 4 in x 8 ft 3 in (1.93 m x 2.51 m)
Category
18th Century French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage North African Berber Tribal Rug Ait Khozema from Morocco
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Beautiful hand knotted rug from North Africa. This great vintage piece was made by women of the Berber Ait Khozema tribe in Morocco. These people are at home in the Atlas Mountains, ...
Category
1970s Moroccan Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$2,510 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Aubusson Rug in Red with Medallion Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and originating from France circa 1740-1750, this 11x15 antique rug is a rare acquisition in both period and design—possibly among the works of Jean-Joseph Dumon...
Category
1740s French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
NAB Wool Carpet, Rug Yellow/Brown, by Assar Andersson
Located in Vienna, AT
Wool rug "Trophy" designed 1977 by Asser Andersson for Nordiska Kompaniet Industri Göteborg. Good original condition.
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Textile
Vintage Persian Rug in Brown With Floral Patterns, From Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
From our new collection of overdyed rugs, a 8Ă—11 vintage Persian rug, hand-knotted in wool circa 1970-1980.
On the Design:
This vintage rug has been given a particular wash to give...
Category
1970s Persian Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1970's THOR Bold Geometry Contemporary UNUSED Green Rya Rug Mid Century Modern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From a crazy collection that was kept in storage for decades!
All new UNUSED vintage 60's/70's Rugs!
THOR Green Yellow Rya Rug
Creator: Thor (Weaver)
100% Authentic!!!
Condition...
Category
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
18th Century French Louis XVI Period Aubusson Carpet
Located in New York, NY
18th Century French Louis XVI Period Aubusson CarpetÂ
3rd quarter of 18th century
20' x 22'6" - 610 x 685 cm
Category
1770s French Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Original Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain rug
Located in New York, NY
This original Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain rug that were produced by the nomadic Berber tribes in North Africa for centuries. Beni Ourain rugs are identified by their geometric line...
Category
1970s Moroccan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
18th Century French Aubusson Rustic Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson genre tapestry from the 18th century, featuring a rustic scene in which a youth plays his instrument for his damsel, who is reposing in the clearing of a forest. En...
Category
18th Century French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$9,995 Sale Price
44% Off
Vintage Orange and Blue Hand-knotted Gabbeh Rug, 100% wool, Iran 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an Orange and Blue Gabbeh rug, with very limited number of characteristic abstract patterns resembling animals and people...
Category
1970s Persian Tribal Vintage 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...
Category
Early 17th Century Belgian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
$25,996 Sale Price
20% Off
5.8x8 ft Modern Handmade Area Rug in Dark Gray. Contemporary Turkish Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage Turkish area rug re-dyed in charcoal gray color for contemporary interiors.
Finely hand knotted, low wool pile on cotton foundation. Professionally washed.
Sturdy and can b...
Category
1970s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$520 Sale Price
30% Off
Vintage Turkish Rooster Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Turkishmat size rug depicting a rooster on an ivory field. Dated 1976
Measures: 1'10" x 2'.
Category
1970s Folk Art Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
18th Century French Aubusson Louis XVI Period Carpet ( 15'3" x 21'6"-465 x 655)
Located in New York, NY
Aubusson, France.
Tapestry weave carpet.
16’ × 21’ 9”
Louis XVI Period – 1780’s.
This carpet is in amazingly good condition with only minimal repairs which have blended in...
Category
1760s French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Belgian Style 17th Century Woven Tapestry of Soldiers
Located in Queens, NY
Continental Belgian style (17/18th century) horizontal tapestry with scene of 2 soldiers and women kneeling and paying hommage.
Category
18th Century Other Antique Rugs and Carpets
Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous vintage Persian Tabriz rug with a large central floral and scrolling vine medallion living amidst a field of more intricately woven flowers, surrounded by a complex border...
Category
1970s Persian Tabriz Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
$7,840 Sale Price
30% Off
18cen Extraordinaire Antique French Tapestry Louis XVI Beauvais 89x88cm Silk 3x3
Located in New York, NY
18th. Century Extraordinaire Antique French Tapestry Louis XVI Beauvais Silk
3' x 3' 89cm x 88cm
"This is an extremely fine Authentic Antique French B...
Category
1790s Belgian Louis XVI Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Vintage Heriz Serapi Rug Geometric Persian Heriz Rug Ivory Rug Handmade
Located in New York, NY
Rare Vintage Authentic Heriz Serapi Rug Ivory White Handmade Oriental Rug 8x12 Sampler Varigheh
Measures: 8'3" x 11'10"
252cm x 370cm
"Rare Vintage Heriz Serapi...
Category
1970s Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Geometric Space-Age Wool Rug, 1970's
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
A very large and impressive 1970's geometrical rug crafted from thick, weighty wool. Impeccable handmade quality and craftsmanship with a very decorative design. Labeled on the back ...
Category
1970s European Space Age Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
5.8x12.4 Ft Vintage Handwoven Striped Kilim Made of Hemp Flatweave Rug in Ivory
Located in Spring Valley, NY
5.8 x 12.4 ft Vintage banded Kilim made of hemp with stripes in faded brown and peach against an ivory background. This flat-weave floor covering was handwoven in Turkey circa 1970. ...
Category
1970s Turkish Kilim Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Hemp
$875 Sale Price
55% Off
4.3x5.3 Ft Plain Solid Red Color Hand-Knotted Vintage Tulu Rug. 100% Soft Wool.
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage hand-knotted "Tulu" (Turkish word for "high-piled") rug from Konya in Central Turkey, made of lamb’s wool, featuring a plain solid red ground. These contemporary looking, f...
Category
1970s Turkish Minimalist Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$539 Sale Price
39% Off
Danish RYA wool rug by Hojer Eksport Wilton 1970s
Located in Firenze, FI
Danish carpet produced by Hojer Eksport Wilton in the 1970s, with various warm tones of orange. Vintage made with a high-quality Danish RYA weaving technique, in pure wool.
Design...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Late 16th Century Brussels Historical Tapestry, w/ Warriors Gathered in a Forest
Located in New York, NY
A Brussels historical tapestry from the late 16th century, featuring several armed figures in the foreground about to engage in battle, as other figures on horseback draw closer from the distance; within a wooded forest setting. Wool with silk inlay. Measures: 8’0” H x 5’7” 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...
Category
16th Century Belgian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
$19,996 Sale Price
20% Off
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.)Â
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. Â
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 MĂĄĂĄs-Fjetterström, Marianne Richter and other artisans.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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