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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Medieval
6.5x10 Ft Handmade Turkish Rug in Solid Sapphire Blue, Unique Modern Wool Carpet
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
Rug & Kilim’s Oversized Contemporary Dhurrie Rug in Blue Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 14x23 Dhurrie flat weave is an exciting new entry in Rug & Kilim’s esteemed custom-capable collection. Handwoven in cotton, it’s a modern take on antique and vintag...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
18th Century Antique Indian Medieval Tapestry after the Battle of Karnal in 1739
Located in Dallas, TX
74417 18th Century Antique Indian Medieval Wall Tapestry after the Battle of Karnal in 1739. This beautiful antique Indian painted tapestry is done on a canvas. It features a hunting battle scene with kings, kingsmen and royalty with multiple types of animals ranging from horses, elephants, lions, birds, peacocks and leopards. This tapestry is possibly in relation to The Battle of Karnal in 1739. The Muhammed Shah fought with Nader Shah...
Category
18th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Medieval Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Fabric
Vintage Tibetan Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage late 20th century Tibetan hand-knotted runner with a horizontal stripe pattern woven in varying shades of reds, and some stripes with zigzag patterns, and others with varie...
Category
Late 20th Century Tibetan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Dominus Daino Rug
Located in Milan, IT
Made of 100% fine Tencel, the Dominus Daino rug goes beyond the classic rectangular carpet; it is a square rug, with a minimalist, elegant style. This handloom carpet...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Textile
Modern Handwoven Jute Carpet Rug Dhurrie Cream & Black Pyramids
Located in Madrid, ES
This jute rug has been ethically hand woven in the finest jute yarns by artisans in Northern India, using a traditional weaving technique of this area.
Each rug is handwoven with irr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Jute
Rug & Kilim’s Classic-Style Rug in Silver Floral Patterns on Black & Green
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in luxurious wool & silk, this 9x12 contemporary rug from our Modern Classics collection uniquely recaptures antique European styles.
On the Design: A gracious scale h...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
cc-tapis Rug Bliss Ultimate Undyed Round Natural by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Born in France. Designed in Milan. Produced in Nepal.
cc-tapis is an Italian company which produces contemporary hand-knotted rugs which are created in Nepal by expert Tibetan artis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Modern Persian Gabbeh Designed Wool Rug In light Brown
Located in Norwalk, CT
This contemporary Gabbeh rug features a hand-knotted design with modern geometric patterns. The light brown and gray base is complemented by beige, golden brown, and black frame-chec...
Category
1930s Persian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
6x9.4 Ft Vintage Handmade Turkish Wool Area Rug dyed in Blue 4 Modern Interiors
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Category
1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Agnes Runner Ivory and Beige Contemporary Handwoven Wool Rug
Located in Istanbul, TR
AGNES, simple and minimal contemporary handwoven area rug collection is inspired by Agnes Martin's delicate lines and the Japanese philosophy of Ma. The collection conveys a sense of...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
cc-tapis Rotazioni B Standard Rug by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave and Himalayan wool coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 125.000 individual kno...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
9'2"x12' Midnight Blue New Persian Kashan Organic Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Midnight Blue, New Persian Kashan All Over Design, Organic Wool Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the cen...
Category
2010s Persian Medieval Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Abstract Rug with Polychromatic Striae and Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with a luxurious blend of hand-knotted wool and silk, this 2x3 abstract rug is a bold and exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Modern Collection.
On the Design:
Admirers of...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Modern Hand-Tufted Irregular Round Shape Memphis Style Rug Orange & Beige
Located in Porto, PT
TAPIS Essential #008 is a modern rug that brings back mid-century modern vibes mixed with Memphis style.
With an irregular shape and neutral colors, the ochre and cream rug juxtaposes an organic shape and two oval circles, making this modern rug essential in contemporary interiors.
Made of botanical silk, TAPIS Essential #008 irregular area rug...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Natural Fiber
Moroccan Design Modern Rug, 100% Soft, Velvety Wool, Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A modern hand knotted Moroccan style rug made of finest hand-spun and hand-dyed lambswool, measures: 8 x 10 Ft.
The rug is made-to-order and customizable. We can make it in any size,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Schumacher Fitzgerald 10' x 14' Rug In Brown
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This rug will ship in December. Made with a wool-and-cotton jacquard weave, Fitzgerald is a large-scale zigzag pattern with unique chevron details and lovely texture. An adaptation o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
North American Woven Geometric Textile Mounted Panel
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Interesting North American woven rug textile mounted on a wooden display panel. Features a colorful geometric pattern and is signed or initiated on bottom R.P. Lovely colors of salmo...
Category
20th Century American Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wood, Wool
2'8"x13' Powder White, Hand Knotted, Nain Design, 250 KPSI Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Powder White, Hand Knotted, Nain with Center Medallion Flower Design, 250 KPSI, Organic Wool, Runner Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Latex: No Pile
height: 0.25 Inches
Style: T...
Category
2010s Indian Medieval Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
cc-tapis Feathers Standard Runner by Maarten De Ceulaer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand-knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave and a Himalayan wool and pure silk coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 252.000 individual knots per squaremeter approximately. The sale of every rug supports cc-foreducation. Maarten has always had an affinity for birds and years ago he came across the illustrations by John James Audubon and John Gould which have been inspiration ever since. Inspiration which he has tweaked, morphed and abstracted into a collection of ultra-detailed rugs.
Maarten De Ceulaer was born in Belgium in 1983. He first studied Interior Design at the Sint-Lukas Hogeschool in Brussels. Attracted by conceptual and narrative design, he continued his studies at the Design Academy Eindhoven. A strong passion for travelling inspired his graduation project ‘A Pile of Suitcases’, which was immediately picked up by Nina Yashar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Cream with Colorful Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 6x9 rug is a new addition to the Rug & Kilim’s award-winning Scandinavian rug collection. Made with hand-knotted wool, its design is inspired by mid-century Swedish minimalist t...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Sunset Rug by Pieces, Modern Round Hand Tufted Colorful Coral Yellow Rug Carpet
By Pieces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Make a bold statement with the colorful Sunset rug. Not another neutral to help ground a room. Rugs that make the room. Hand tufted rug made of a wool/visco...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug with Blue Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with handwoven wool, this 8x10 contemporary rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian rug collection—a new line of flatweaves, made with a luxurious blend of...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Yarn
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Dhurrie Rug in Blue & White Geometric Square Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 9x12 Dhurrie flat weave is an exciting new entry in Rug & Kilim’s esteemed custom-capable collection. Handwoven in cotton, it’s a modern take on antique and vintage...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Modern Persian Gabbeh Handmade Square Wool Rug with Goldenrod Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Gabbeh-style hand-woven wool rug with goldenrod and beige color field and gorgeous geometric design.
This rug measures: 6'6" x 6'7".
Our rugs are professional ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
cc-tapis Metroquadro Mind the Gap Rug
By cc-tapis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handwoven in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave, Himalayan wool and bamboo silk pile coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. The sal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Irregular Shapes Modern Style Wool Carpet by Rag Home
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Irregular shapes modern style acrylic wool carpet by RAG HOME
RAG HOME’s products are hand-tufted carpets and rugs inspired by Rannisa Soraya’s, the founder ...
Category
2010s Indonesian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Acrylic
5.3x9 Ft Plain Black Color Over-Dyed Area Rug, Handknotted in Turkey
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
8.3x12.5 Ft Dark Green Color Handmade Large Area Rug, Modern Turkish Carpet
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
6.2x9.4 Ft Vintage Turkish Area Rug redyed in Orange Color for modern interiors
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Category
1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Natural Raw Wool Flatweave Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
10' x 10' Square
Hand knotted, flat-weave raw wool
Origin: India
Field Color: Ivory
Accent Colors: Brown, Beige
Category
2010s Asian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Round Multicolor Rings Silk and Wool Accessory Rug Bullseye by Joseph Carini
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Bullseyes: The Icons, Carini Carpets' first limited-edition collection of round rugs. Renowned for innovative designs, Carini has long crafted variations of round accesso...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
11'11 Irregular Shape Hand-Tufted Wool Rug in Gradation Colours by RAG Home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
' 11.11 ' culminated in the form of of gradations between Japanese Zen garden and the colour of peaceful ambiance morning sunrise until 11.11 am.
Gradation Colors from Ivory to Peac...
Category
2010s Indonesian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Nazmiyal Collection Silk & Wool Subtle Tones Modern Rug 12'5" x 14'7"
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Silk & Wool Subtle Tones Modern Contemporary Rug, Country of origin: Turkey, Circa date: Modern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Vintage Afghan Baluch Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
77009 Vintage Afghan Baluch Rug, 02'07 x 09'08. Afghan Baluch rugs are handwoven textiles originating from the Baluch tribes in Afghanistan. These r...
Category
Mid-20th Century Afghan Medieval Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Abstract Irregular Shape Rug by RAG HOME
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
A demure, edged beauty stands ready to spruce your space.
This custom rug of ours displays a palette of muted hues, carefully framed by sharper edges to make a subtle statement.
RA...
Category
2010s Indonesian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Yarn, Acrylic
5.8x9 Ft Distressed Handmade Navy Blue Area Rug, Shabby Chic Turkish Carpet
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
5.4x7.8 Ft Hand-Knotted Vintage Central Anatolian Wool Area Rug in Brown Colors
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage Turkish rug. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on cotton foundation. Very good condition. Sturdy and as clean as a brand new rug (deep washed professionally). ...
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Style Dragon Rug in Brown with Red and Blue Pictorials
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 8x10 rug from the Modern Classics Collection by Rug & Kilim draws inspiration from antique dragon rugs in the Chinese pictorial style.
On the Design:
A...
Category
2010s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
6.5x10.6 Ft Handmade Vintage Turkish Rug Over-Dyed in Pink with Medallion Design
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
21st Century Modern Abstract Irregular Shape Pastel Hand-Tufted Rug Gray & Cream
Located in Porto, PT
Tapis Pastel #01 is a pastel rug that mixes mid-century modern vibes with Memphis Design style. The combination of sandy and creamy hues adds elegance and romanticism to the room.
This pastel area rug has an irregular shape that makes it perfect for an irreverent interior design.
Made of lyocell, a biodegradable fiber made from wood, Tapis Pastel #01 has a combined cut and loop pile that creates a rich abstract composition and a seductive feel.
Materials: Available in Botanical Silk or Natural Wool
Dimensions: Width: 360 cm 141.7 in – Length: 320 cm 125.9 in
For more customizable options contact us through the message center.
About TAPIS Studio:
TAPIS is a rugs brand by HOMMÉS Studio. Born from the desire to create a multi-personality tapestry brand, TAPIS presents multifaceted collections, offering a rug for every moment, every style, every room and everyone. The result is eye-catching pieces that will pleasure all of the senses. We aim to make rugs for slow homes, in a synergy between wise artisans and mechanical appliances. The excelled quality means to make a TAPIS Studio rug...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Natural Fiber
Modern Eco-Friendly Retro Handmade Rug with Irregular Shape
Located in Porto, PT
Tapis Retro #001 is a retro rug with an irregular shape and neutral colors. Inspired by architectural lines, this recto rug makes a statement in any living space.
Using a 3D-tufted...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Natural Fiber
3.8x6.8 Ft Hand Knotted Modern Violet Purple Small Rug from Isparta, Turkey
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
Riff Rug from Souda, 8x10 ft, Natural Wool, Beige
By Luft Tanaka, Souda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for a 8x10 rug in the color shown in the first image plus a rug pad for use on hard surfaces.
We offer a number of different colors. We can mix colors akin to the ru...
Category
2010s American Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
New Earth-Tone Ikat Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
30046 New Transitional Ikat Rug, 07'09 x 10'00. With its incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool Ikat rug from India is a captivating vision of woven beauty. The eye-ca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Green Multicolor Floral Design Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Runner 4'9" X 18'7"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
This modern Turkish Oushak rug is a stunning piece of art that has been handwoven using traditional techniques by skilled artisans. The rug features intricate patterns and a soft col...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim's Scandinavian Style Rug in Beige-Brown and Blue Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 3x5 rug represents flatweaves in the award-winning Scandinavian rug collection Rug & Kilim. Handwoven in wool, its design features geometric patterns and stripes in gray, blue,...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Jaipur Rugs Antique White & Medium Brown 240X240 cm Hand Tufted Carpet
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Patterns seen through stained glass and kaleidoscopes are laid flat and turned into designs to create Caliedo. Featuring color blocks, transitions, and impossible geometries, all in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim with Geometric Patterns in Tones of Green
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A smart 9x12 Swedish style kilim from our award-winning Scandinavian flat weave collection. Handwoven in wool.
On the Design:
This rug enjoys geometric patterns in enticing t...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Abstract Modern Rug by RAG HOME
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Inspired by children's doodles and their first ventures into drawing and coloring, this rug transforms those playful sketches into a large, tactile canvas. A delightful color palette...
Category
2010s Indonesian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Acrylic
3.8x7 Ft Handmade Turkish Accent Rug with Floral Design and Green Background
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
Modern Color Block Abstract Pink Purple Blue Hand Knotted Wool & Silk Rug
Located in New York, NY
The contemporary classic designs bridge the gap between transitional and Postmodern, with an overall classic sensibility. Rug patterns include abstract, geometric, overall, organic, ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug with Brown and Beige Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 8x10 flatweave represents the Scandinavian rug collection by Rug & Kilim— inspired by the Swedish Minimalist style.
On the design:
Admirers of the craft ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Tiger Wool and Silk Hand-Knotted Indian Rug in Brown and Creme
Located in New York, NY
This contemporary tiger wool and silk Indian rug in brown, creme and black transforms this ubiquitous animal motif into couture for your floor. The hand- knotted, tiger patterned woo...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
"Court Series" Key 2 Rug by Pieces, Modern Hand-Tufted Pink Red Colorful 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
Vintage Persian Shiraz Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
61221 Vintage Persian Shiraz Rug, 04.05 x 09.03.
Full of tiny details and nomadic charm, this hand knotted wool vintage Persian Shiraz rug ...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Handwoven Jute Carpet Rug Ivory
By Kilombo Home
Located in Madrid, ES
This jute rug has been ethically hand woven in the finest jute yarns by artisans in Northern India, using a traditional weaving technique of this area.
Each rug is handwoven with irr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Jute
cc-tapis Rotazioni B Standard Rug by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave and Himalayan wool coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 125.000 individual kno...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
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.