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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Medieval
cc-tapis Swarm Runner by Marlene Houissoud
By cc-tapis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Conceived by Marlene Huissoud as an Undyed Collection, Swarm expresses the designer’s desire to defy the role of Design in society and challenge the properties of natural resources. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$7,431 / item
9'x11'10" Gray Loom Knotted Plain Wool and Plant Based Silk Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Templeton Gray, Loom Knotted Plain Wool and Plant Based Silk, Thick and Plush Soft Pile, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool and Plant based Silk
Latex: No Pile
height: 0.25 Inches...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,500 Sale Price
25% Off
Rug & Kilim’s Textural Modern Kilim in Orange with Blue Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 7x10 Kilim from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim.
On the Design:
Connoting a modern take on classic panel-weaving, our latest “Rez Ki...
Category
2010s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
ClassiCon Customizable Wendingen Rug in Wool by Eileen Gray
By Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
Eileen Gray created not only some of the most important furniture classics of the 20th century but also had her own studio where rugs were produced ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
6x9.5 Ft Modern Hand-Knotted Turkish Wool Area Rug in Bluish-Gray Color
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage handmade Turkish area rug over-dyed in gray with an all-over floral design great for contemporary interiors. The rug is finely hand-knotted, professionally washed and has l...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$651 Sale Price
40% Off
Rug & Kilim’s Textural Rug in Peach Tones and Striae
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 9x12 textural rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Texture of Color collection.
Further On the Design:
Made with hand-knotted wool, this rug reflects a new take on...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Shag Pile Mohair Tulu Rug. Yellow and Hot Pink Colors. Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This handmade rug is called "Flikli" in Turkey which is a word for a "flokati" style shag pile (Tulu) handmade rugs produced for daily use by Nomads in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Mohair, Wool
$650 Sale Price
60% Off
Yakamoz No 1 Contemporary Modern Kilim Rug, Wool Handwoven Maroon in Stock
Located in Istanbul, TR
Yakamoz No 1 kilim rug is part of a series of kilims that take their inspiration from the poetry of light reflections on the sea surface. The abstract patterns, which are reminiscent...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
9x12 Ft Modern design Moroccan style Rug. 100% Wool, Handmade. CUSTOM OPTIONS
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted (Moroccan Berber Beni Ourain style) rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,889 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Blue with Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool, this 9x12 contemporary rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian rug collection—a contemporary reimagining of Swedish minimalism ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Berber Wool Rug BROOKLYN Modern Handwoven Minimalist Contemporary Custom Design
Located in Hammamet, MA
The BROOKLYN rug, a piece from our New York Pulse Collection.
Origin and Inspiration:
Bold and authentic, the Brooklyn reflects the borough’s raw creative energy and industrial heri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Burchell zebra rug
Located in Wien, AT
This striking Burchell zebra rug was crafted from 2 unused hides. Natural wild marks reflect life in the savannah.
A bold statement piece, stunning on the floor or as wall decor.
Category
2010s South African Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Animal Skin
Modern Wool & Silk 9x14 Ivory & Black Jaguar Design Handmade Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly Fine Rugs presents a New Modern Inspired Wool & Silk 9x14 Ivory & Black Jaguar Handmade Area rug with lustrous shiny fibers and a thick durable pile...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Apadana's Modern Minimalist Gabbeh Wool Rug In Tan
Located in Norwalk, CT
This handcrafted custom wool rug, designed in the Gabbeh style, features a solid tan design. It is part of our Desert Collection and comes in multiple colors. We use hand-loomed tech...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Colorful Handmade High and Low Pile Runner Rug, 100% Wool, Custom Options Avail.
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A contemporary hand-made Turkish runner rug with colorful geometric boxes on a cream background. 100% wool. The cream ground is hand-woven (kilim) and the patterns are hand-knotted. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,007 Sale Price / item
40% Off
cc-tapis Feathers Freeform 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. 252.00...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
$8,855 / item
cc-tapis Chroma Spill Yellow Pink Round Rug by Germans Ermičs
By cc-tapis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Tidal collection is a visual investigation into the relationship between texture, shape and color. A sophisticated gradient effect was created through an entirely new coloring sy...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Irregular Circular Shape in Grey Neutral Color bu RAG HOME
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Gracefully coiled.
Opulence unfurls in each subtle swirl with our new circular rug.
Category
2010s Indonesian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Acrylic
$2,320 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Apadana's Modern Minimalist Gabbeh Wool Rug In Beige
Located in Norwalk, CT
This handcrafted custom wool rug, designed in the Gabbeh style, features a solid beige design. It is part of our Desert Collection and comes in multiple colors. We use hand-loomed te...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
10'x14' Cinnamon Brown Modern Grass Design Hand Knotted Wool & Silk Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Cinnamon Brown, Modern Grass Design, Hand Knotted, Borderless, Denser Weave, Tone on Tone, Wool and Silk, Lush and Plush, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool & Silk
Latex: No Pi...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$3,681 Sale Price
20% Off
9'x11'10" Marlin Blue Peshawar Tree of Life Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries...
Category
2010s Afghan Medieval Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$4,657 Sale Price
20% Off
Tiled Rug Pandan
By Pieces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Plaid rug collection features a modern take on classic plaid motifs. Perfect for adding a fresh color palette and sophisticated charm to modern spaces. Timeless design for a visu...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$3,995
Blue Hand Knotted Overdyed Old Persian Tabriz Worn Down Rustic Look Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category
1960s Persian Medieval Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,197 Sale Price
25% Off
3.8x6.8 Ft Art Deco Chinese Inspired Handmade Turkish Accent Rug in Green Color
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Category
1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$297 Sale Price
40% Off
5.5x9.4 Ft Blue Home Decor Carpet, Contemporary Handmade Turkish Sparta Rug
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
$618 Sale Price
40% Off
Oldie Soie Rug by cc-tapis
By cc-tapis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave, Himalayan wool and a rough silk pile, coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. Cr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Wool, Silk
5.7x9 ft Modern Turkish Wool Area Rug in Teal Green, Decorative Handmade Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage Turkish rug re-dyed in Teal color. Measures: 5.7 x 9 ft.
Finely hand knotted, low wool pile on cotton foundation. Deep washed.
Sturdy and can be used on a high traffic area...
Category
1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$570 Sale Price
40% Off
Beige Moroccan Berber Style Handmade Abstract Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful moroccan berber style hand-knotted wool rug with a beige field. This piece has multicolor accents in an all-over geometric abstract design.
This rug measures: 10' x 15'....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Irregular Shape Modern Style with Blue Green Grey Rug by Rag Home
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
This rug is a playground of abstract geometric and organic shapes, stacked into a playful and ludic composition.
Acrylic Wool with Certification from Indonesian Government provide...
Category
2010s Indonesian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Acrylic
2'1"x3' Cypress Tree Design Silk With Textured Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Cypress Tree Design Silk With Textured Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old Persian we...
Category
2010s Indian Medieval Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
$501 Sale Price
25% Off
3.8x12 Ft Brown Hallway Runner. Kitchen Rug. Handmade Corridor Rug. Stair Rug
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
$718 Sale Price
40% Off
5.7x9.6 Ft Vintage Area Rug in Brown for Modern Interiors, 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
20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$393 Sale Price
40% Off
cc-tapis Telegram Collection Gramma B Ocher Rug by Formafantasma
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In collaboration with the concept-driven design studio of Formafantasma, cc-tapis introduces Telegram, a collection of rugs that goes beyond a celebration of the handmade to salute the individuality of the artisans behind the creation of the rugs. cc-tapis has since its beginnings united the vision of cutting-edge designers with the artistry of traditional Tibetan rug...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
6x9.2 Ft Decorative Handmade Turkish Area Rug in Purple, Great 4 Modern Interior
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
$510 Sale Price
40% Off
Purple Multicolor Floral Design Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 6'2" x 9'4"
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 Caucasian Tribal Rug in Red with Vine Scroll Pictorials
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Inspired by antique tribal rugs and Caucasian pieces with vine scroll patterns, like those depicted in the field against warm, coral red undertones, this 2x3 rug from our Burano coll...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
9'x12'3" Cumin Brown Modern Grass Design Hand Knotted Wool & Silk Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Cumin Brown, Modern Grass Design, Hand Knotted, Borderless, Tone on Tone, Denser Weave, Wool and Silk, Lush and Plush, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool & Silk
Latex: No Pile
hei...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
$2,619 Sale Price
25% Off
HUE – Custom Handmade Rug by Rugs & Co.
Located in Herzliya, IL
HUE was born from an exploration of tone—not as pure color, but as layer upon layer, a subtle shift occurring between edges. A composition of soft lines in sea green, mint, gray, and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
$3,243 Sale Price / item
20% Off
ClassiCon Kilkenny Rug by Eileen Gray
By Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
Eileen Gray created not only some of the most important furniture classics of the 20th century but also had her own studio where rugs were produced according to her designs. Some of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$18,447 / item
Modern Polka Dots Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
The Rapture Collection is the exception to our hand-woven only rule. Woven Concepts purist philosophy focuses on the creation of hand-made, high-end rugs. The Rapture Collection rugs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Chenille
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Tiger Pictorial Rug Design in Burnt Orange and Blue
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 9x13 modern tiger pictorial rug features a vibrant colorway of burnt orange, blue and black tones.
On the Design:
Hand-knotted in wool pile, a 9x13 con...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Le Bloc Irregular Shape Hand-Tufted Wool Rug by RAG Home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Le Bloc
To fly away like a kite in the sky? Ain't that the fantasy. To have a piece of said fantasy in technicolor? This rug will fullfil that dream to your imagination - and your s...
Category
2010s Indonesian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$816 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Chatham, Transitional Flat-Weave Handwoven Area Rug, Ivory
Located in Norwalk, CT
Color: Ivory. Made In: India. 80% Wool, 20% Cotton. Durable and low-maintenance, flatweave rugs are especially popular for high-traffic rooms and in households with children and pets...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$224 Sale Price / item
20% Off
6.2x10.2 Ft Pink Wool Area Rug for Modern Interiors, Hand-Knotted 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
$743 Sale Price
40% Off
2'x3' Viridian Green Natural Wool Modern Grass Design Hand Knotted Mat Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Viridian Green, Natural Wool, Modern Grass Design, Tone on Tone, Hand Knotted, Mat, Sample, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Latex: No Pile
height: 0.25 Inches
Style: Contempora...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$126 Sale Price
20% Off
cc-tapis Rug Fuga Scene 2 by Cristian Mohaded
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
$7,517 / item
Nice modern French Aubusson Tapestry by « Lartigaud »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the elegance of modern French tapestry with the exquisite design by Jean Michel Lartigaud. This limited edition masterpiece, woven in vibrant shades of orange, yellow, red, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Schumacher Branson 8' x 10' Jute Rug In Sand
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This rug will ship in December. A substantial flatweave made of 100% jute, Branson offers a textural lattice design with fabulous tonal variations. Inspired by our Branson Embroidery...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Jute
$2,310 / item
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Rug With Beige-Brown Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 12x14 Kilim rug is from the "Natural" flatweave line in the Scandinavian rug collection by Rug & Kilim. Handwoven in all-natural aloe, its design is a modern take on Rollaka...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Natural Fiber
5.6x9.6 Ft Distressed Vintage Handmade Rug Redyed in Green 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
20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$430 Sale Price
40% Off
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Abstract rug in Polychromatic Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 8x10 abstract rug is a new addition to the Homage Collection by Rug & Kilim.
Further On the Design:
Hand knotted in wool, this modern rug enjoys abstract patterns in beige, bl...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Abstract Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
The Rapture Collection is the exception to our hand-woven only rule. Woven Concepts purist philosophy focuses on the creation of hand-made, high-end rugs. The Rapture Collection rugs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Chenille
Solo Rugs Harbor Contemporary Solid Handmade Area Rug Blue
Located in Norwalk, CT
Subtle tone-on-tone stripes give the Solid collection a depth and sophistication all its own. These rugs can pull the disparate elements of a room into a beautifully cohesive whole; ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$516 Sale Price
20% Off
Beige & Taupe Flatweave Handmade Wool Runner 3' x 12'5"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
This exquisite Turkish flatweave kilim rug is a stunning masterpiece of traditional craftsmanship. Each rug is meticulously handwoven by skilled artisans using age-old techniques tha...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
NUDE Berber Wool Rug Modern Handwoven Minimalist Contemporary Custom Design
Located in Hammamet, MA
The natural palette emphasizes the authenticity of the wool and the integrity of the craft, offering a piece that complements contemporary and minimalist interiors while maintaining ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
9x12 Ft Contemporary Handmade Moroccan Style Rug. Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan Berber Beni Ourain design rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,889 Sale Price / item
50% Off
9x12 Ft Modern Handmade Moroccan Design Rug. 100% Wool. Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan Berber Beni Ourain design rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,889 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Studiopepe Hello Sonia! Rug for cc-tapis
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
Rug & Kilim’s Unshaped Abstract Rug in Gold, Gray and Blue
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 8x10 irregular-shaped rug is a new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Modern rug collection. Hand-knotted in wool and silk, its design explores abstract art in a bold new fashion and int...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Dhurrie Rug in Blue Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 8x10 Dhurrie flat weave is an exciting new entry in Rug & Kilim’s esteemed custom-capable collection. Handwoven in cotton, it’s a modern ta...
Category
2010s Indian 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.