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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Art Deco
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Textural Rug in Tones of Green
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 8x10 contemporary rug from Rug & Kilim’s Texture of Color line is an inventive take on solid rugs with movement in its subtle striae.
On the Design:
Th...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Tappeto Design italiano alto artigianato grigio by Deanna Comelllini 200x300cm
Located in Bologna, IT
"Passo Doppio" è un tappeto tessuto a mano per spazi interni ed esterni e realizzato con un filato tecnico altamente performante dell'azienda italiana pioniere nel settore del tappet...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Polyester
Authentic French Art Deco Brown Handwoven Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic French Art Deco brown handwoven wool rug
Size: 11'6" × 14'6" (350 × 441 cm)
Authentic and absolutely classy, this vintage Deco rug is indisputably the crème de la crème of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
LONDON RUG - Hand Tufted - New Zealand Wool
Located in London, GB
Urban Rug Co’s "City Collection" is available as bespoke pieces. Choose from our available collection or request a custom rug of any city or pattern in any size (5m2 min.)
Our bespoke rugs come in three grades.
1. Signature Grade - Hand Tufted from 100% New Zealand Wool...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Handmade Wool and Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary golden beige and gray handmade wool and silk rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 13'4" x 16'4" (406 x 497 cm)
Contemporary rugs constitute an exceptionally intriguing and com...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Contemporary Abstract Daliesque Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Abstract Daliesque Handmade wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 4'9" × 7'0" (144 × 213 cm)
While the death of great Salvador Dali was an unfathomable loss for the world ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Art Deco Style Handmade Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Art Deco style handmade rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 16'1" × 22'2" (490 × 675 cm)
A modern area rug inspired by the Art Deco style, originating from Tibet. It is knotted ou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Textural Rug in White and Gray Abstract High-Low Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 8x10 rug represents an exciting new design in the Textural rug collection by Rug & Kilim.
On the Design:
Cream white and taupe gray tones underscore a sub...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Large Modern Art Deco Style Blue Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Large Modern Art Deco Style Blue Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 13'0" × 23'0" (396 × 701 cm)
Abstract design and superb craftsmanship make this contemporary rug a great investment fo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Sauron Textural Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Sauron textural rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 17'0" × 20'5" (518 × 622 cm).
A freeform hand knotted textural wool rug. It displays a bold design in shades of primary c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Oushak Style Rug in Silver-Gray with Geometric-Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 8x10 Oushak-inspired rug is a bold addition to Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics collection.
On The Design:
Connoisseurs will admire this design which reflec...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Textural Kilim Rug in Cream and White High-Low Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 8x10 Kilim represents an exciting new boucle-like texture, from an inventive new contemporary flat weave collection by Rug & Kilim’s Modern and Textural rug c...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Textural Kilim in White Abstract High-Low Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 8x10 Kilim represents an exciting new boucle-like texture, from an inventive new contemporary flat weave collection by Rug & Kilim’s Modern and Textural rug c...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Textural Kilim in Solid Cream and White Tones
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 8x10 Kilim represents an exciting new boucle-like texture, from an inventive new contemporary flat weave collection by Rug & Kilim’s Modern and Textural rug c...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Cocteau Hand Knotted Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Cocteau Hand Knotted Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 10'3" × 20'1" (312 × 612 cm)
This mesmerizing contemporary Cocteau rug is made of the highest quality hand-knott...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Modern Tiger Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Tiger Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 2'0" × 3'0" (60 × 91 cm)
Color: Black, Brown, Beige
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th century Chinese Art Deco Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century Chinese Art Deco handmade wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 3'0" × 4'9" (91 × 144 cm)
Chinese Deco rugs originated in the first half of the 20th century to cater f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Grand Dusty White, Wool Cut Pile Rug
By Nordic Knots
Located in Floral Park, NY
The Grand Collection is made to create a hotel-like feel in your home. The collection comes in luxurious yet contemporary colors; Dusty White, Silver, Brick Red, Deep Blue and Pale G...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
8.2x11.5 Ft Purple Large Area Rug, Handmade in Turkiye, Modern Floral Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage Turkish large area rug over-dyed in purple color.
The rug is finely hand-knotted, heavy, lays flat on the floor and has low wool pile on cotton foundation.
With its timel...
Category
1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Chinese Art Deco Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Art Deco Burgundy Blue Beige Handmade Wool Rug
Size: 8'9" × 11'5" (266 × 347 cm)
This vintage Chinese area rug dates back to circa 1950 and is a representative of the Chinese...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Boho, Cream Mix, Handknotted Rug in Scandinavian Design
By Nordic Knots
Located in Floral Park, NY
A bohemian Minimalist design, where ancient textures meet modern lines. Textured to the eye, yet soft to touch. The geometric pattern is inspired by the limestone steps of the grand ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Hand-woven 100% Wool Art Deco-Inspired Floral Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Handwoven in China, this beautiful rug features an Art Deco inspired floral design and an amazingly wonderful coloration. 100% natural wool pile. Brand new.
Category
2010s Chinese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Cowhide Rug in Beige-Brown and White Tones
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 8x8 contemporary cowhide rug, originating from Brazil, is a comfortable and stylish addition to a wide range of spaces for its unique shape inherent to the craft.
On the Desig...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Animal Skin
Rug & Kilim's Art Deco Style Rug in Green and Beige Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in a blend of wool and silk, this 10 x 14 transitional rug is an addition to the European rug collection by Rug & Kilim, inspired by a distinctive Austrian Art Deco rug ...
Category
Early 2000s Nepalese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Rug & Kilim's Hand Knotted Spanish Style Floral Rug in Beige and Red
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in a blend of wool and silk, this 6 x 9 transitional rug joins the European Collection by Rug & Kilim—drawing inspiration from a traditional Spanish floral pattern affec...
Category
Early 2000s Nepalese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Orley Shabahang "Chinese Cinnabar" Pink and Red Art Deco Persian Rug, 8' x 10'
Located in New York, NY
Set upon a background of geometric designs, Orley Shabahang's "Chinese Cinnabar" Persian rug in 8' x 10' utilizes small emblems in red and pink, reminiscent of Art Deco-style prints....
Category
Early 2000s Persian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk, Wool
7x10.2 Ft Vintage Turkish Area Rug, Handmade Woolen Carpet in Beige and Blue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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
20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Contemporary Big Ben Design Handwoven Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary big Ben design handwoven wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 5'1" × 7'2" (154 × 218 cm).
This contemporary rug is an option for all lovers of bold decor and English ele...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Beige-Brown Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in fine wool, a 6x9 flatweave from our Scandinavian Nu collection connoting Swedish sensibilities with a neat geometric pattern sitting comfortably in gorgeous symmetry flo...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Custom Art Deco High-Low Hand Knotted Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Custom Art Deco High-Low Hand Knotted Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 4'3" × 5'3" (129 × 160 cm).
Doris Leslie Blau carries an exceptional collection of original modern rugs in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Contemporary Zig-Zag Design Brown, White Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary zig-zag design brown, white wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size : 7'8" x 9'4" (233 x 284 cm).
This contemporary rug gushes with sheer energy which is simply irresistible...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Geometric Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary geometric rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 11'10" × 14'0" (360 × 426 cm)
A contemporary, geometric hand-knotted wool rug features an allover geometric figures in timeless...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Hand Loomed Viscose Rug Multiple Colors Blue Brown Pink Orange White
By Chio Leon
Located in Madrid, ES
This rug has been designed by Chío León, Spanish fabric designer who has collaborated with multiple international brands specialized in fashion and inte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Synthetic
Modern Hand Tufted Wool Rug Made in Spain Light Blue & White Dogs Greyhound
By Kilombo Home
Located in Madrid, ES
This rug is handmade in Spain using the hand tufted technique.
We use only the finest natural yarns, 100% pure virgin wool with a thickness of 15mm.
- Customize in any size and in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Handwoven Flat-Weave Wool Kilim Rug Pink Black Gold White Geometric
Located in Madrid, ES
This rug has been ethically hand woven in the finest wool yarns by artisans in north of India, using a traditional weaving technique which is native of this region.
Each rug is handw...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Modern Handwoven Flat-Weave Wool Kilim Rug in Black and White Abstract Rhino
Located in Madrid, ES
This rug has been ethically hand woven in the finest wool yarns by artisans in north of India, using a traditional weaving technique which is native of this region.
As its handwoven ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
4x6.7 Ft Handmade Turkish Plain Black Wool Rug, Ideal for Contemporary Interiors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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
AML 01, Cut Pile Rug, Norr Mälarstrand Collection
By Nordic Knots
Located in Floral Park, NY
Designed by Swedish architect Andreas Martin Löf for his living and work space in Norr Mälarstrand, Stockholm. Inspired by the typical “Norr Mälarstra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
7x11 Ft Handmade Vintage Turkish Area Rug in Teal Blue for Contemporary Interior
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Blue with Cream Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in fine wool, a 5x7 flatweave from our Scandinavian Nu collection connoting Swedish sensibilities with a neat geometric pattern sitting comfortably in gorgeous symmetry flo...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
4.2x5.5 Ft Vibrant Handmade Tulu Rug. Soft Cozy Wool Pile. Vintage Wall Hanging
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage hand-knotted "Tulu" (Turkish word for thick, soft piled rugs) rug from Central Turkey.
These charming small rugs with contemporary designs and lustrous wool pile were produ...
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
6.2x10.3 Ft Yellow Area Rug. Handmade Turkish Vintage Carpet, Modern Home Decor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Beige-Brown with Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 9x12 Swedish rug is a bold new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian collection. Handwoven in a blend of wool and exotic yarns, its design is inspired by Swedish minimalist des...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Yarn
Doris Leslie Blau New Art Deco Inspired Beige, Black, Blue, Gold, Red, Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Doris Leslie Blau New Art Deco inspired beige, black, blue, gold, red, wool rug
Size: 5'0" × 8'2" (152 × 248 cm)
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Pretty mid century Brutalist Macrame tapestry boats design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Introducing a Modern Design meets Neo Classic with a touch of Bohemian flair! Elevate your space with our exquisite macramé hangings. Crafted from natural materials like cotton rope,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Archipelago, Wool Shaggy Berber Rug in Scandinavian Design
By Nordic Knots
Located in Floral Park, NY
An archipelago, sometimes called an island group or island chain, is a chain, cluster or collection of islands, or sometimes a sea containing a small number of scattered islands. Thi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
"Court Series" Field House Rug by Pieces, Modern Hand-Tufted Colorful Red Carpet
By Pieces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The “Court Series” rugs are hand tufted with blended wool and viscose material dyed in hyper-saturated colors, with tennis court-like geometries repre...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Beige-Brown Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 10x9 flatweave belongs to both our Nu and Natural lines of the collection—a play of handwoven wool and natural yarns in a high-and-low play of flatweave and boucle-like texture ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
5.3x8.5 Ft Red Area Rug for Contemporary Interiors, Hand Knotted in Turkiye
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Elevate your space with the bold and captivating presence of a Handmade Turkish Area Rug Overdyed in Red. This exquisite rug embodies the rich heritage of Turkish craftsmanship, comb...
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Rug & Kilim’s Tiger Rug in Gold with Orange and Black Pictorial
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted wool, inspired by antique Oriental tiger-skin rugs—this 8x11 piece in particular drawing on Chinese and Tibetan depictions of the style
On the Design:
From our spec...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & kilim’s European Flatweave Rug in Beige with Green and Pink Floral Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 6x9 European rug in beige is the first iteration of this design to be in high-and-low texture. Featuring green and pink floral patterns with red and cream ...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Abstract Runner Rug With Beige, Pink and Green Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and silk, this 3x10 modern abstract runner rug features beige, pale pink and chartreuse green tones underscore a play of negative space and geometric patterns li...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Grey Blue brown geometrical Wool Rug by Cecilia Setterdahl for Carpets CC
By Carpets CC
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Design Title: "Interior Blue"
Hand-knotted from New Zealand wool in geometrical shapes.
The carpet is embossed to create a modern feeling.
Carpets CC is t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Brown And Ivory Designed Transitional Hand Loom Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Modern hand-loom wool rug showcases a stunning beige-taupe field with an all-over abstract design.
This rug measures 6'4" x 9'6".
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim's New Kazak Transitional Red and Green Wool Rug with Horn Motifs
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Turkey, this new Kazak transitional wool rug sports abundant Turkish ram Horn symbols throughout the field design. As traditional symbols of strength and resilience,...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Geometric Blue and White Handmade Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary geometric blue and white handmade silk rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 6'0" x 9'0" (182 x 274 cm).
This contemporary silk Tibetan rug exudes a truly joyful aura. Suppose...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Contemporary Geometric Beige, White Flat-Weave Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary geometric beige, white flat-weave wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 4'0" x 5'8" (121 × 172 cm).
Flat-woven rugs fit in rather well into even the smallest of flats and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Runner Rug, Handmade Karaje Carpet Stair Runner Area Rug
Located in Hampshire, GB
Step back in time with our antique runner rug, a treasure from the 1900s that exudes timeless charm and craftsmanship. Hand-knotted with precision and care, this exquisite piece boas...
Category
Early 1900s Persian Art Deco Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Wool, Organic Material
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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