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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Tribal
Vintage Afghan Kilim in Beige, with Geometric Pattern from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 2×5 vintage Afghan tribal kilim, is a collectible tribal piece that may have been used as table covers in nomadic daily life, much similar to...
Category
1950s Afghan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
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
Vintage Afghan Kilim with Polychromatic Geometric Pattern from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 2×5 vintage Afghan tribal kilim, is a collectible tribal piece that may have been used as table covers in nomadic daily life, much similar to...
Category
1950s Afghan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Large One-of-a-kind Kasuri Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Large One-of-a-kind Kasuri handmade wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 14'2" × 20'10" (431 × 635 cm)
An exceptional hand knotted curly-mohair rug. This in an un-dyed rug, the ochre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Mohair
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
Vintage Afghan Kilim with Red Open field, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 2×4 vintage Afghan tribal kilim, is a collectible tribal piece that may have been used as table covers in nomadic daily life, much similar to...
Category
1950s Afghan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Unusual dark toned vintage Beni M'Guild carpet curated by Breuckelen Berber
Located in Brooklyn, US
An exceptional dark and intriguing vintage Beni M'Guild featuring an organized motif structure divided into three distinct sections. The central area holds a lozenge network filled w...
Category
1940s Moroccan Tribal Vintage 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
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
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
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
Tappeto design italiano tencel eco grigio degradè by Deanna Comellini ø 250 cm
Located in Bologna, IT
La storia di "In-Touch Nuance":
Questo tappeto è tutta una questione di tatto, colore e sostenibilità. Taftato a mano in Tencel™, una delle fibre più eco-compatibili attualmente sul ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Other
Tappeto indoor outdoor verde design italiano Deanna Comellini 244x305 cm
Located in Bologna, IT
"Rime" è un tappeto da interno e da esterno ispirato alle forme del regno vegetale e realizzato in un filato altamente resistente e completamente riciclabile. Disegnato dalla designe...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Other
Tappeto Moderno Design da Interno-Esterno Marrone by Deanna Comellini 60x200 cm
Located in Bologna, IT
"O Sole Mio Corteccia" è un tappeto moderno da interni e da esterni realizzato con un filato funzionale di nuova generazione, firmato dell’azienda italiana pioniere nell'ambito dei t...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Other
Tappeto forma foglia outdoor verde design italiano by Deanna Comellini 144x250cm
Located in Bologna, IT
"Rime" è un tappeto da interno e da esterno ispirato alle forme del regno vegetale e realizzato in un filato altamente resistente e completamente riciclabile. Disegnato dalla designe...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Other
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
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
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
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
Antique Tibetan Dragon Oriental Rug, AS IS
Located in Evanston, IL
Discover the Enchanting World of Antique Tibetan Dragon Rugs
Uncover the allure of a magnificent 3' x 5' antique Tibetan dragon rug, a testament to the rich tapestry of Tibetan cult...
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Tribal 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
Eskayel Dynasty Modern Handmade Wool Rug for Doris Leslie Blau
By Eskayel
Located in New York, NY
Eskayel Dynasty Modern handmade wool rug for Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 10'0" × 14'3" (304 × 434 cm).
A beautifully composed piece of contemporary art. This one-of-a-kind rug designer ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
4.5x8.4 Ft Vintage Handmade Village Rug, Ca 1955, One-of-a-kind Oriental Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage Turkish village rug with geometric medallion design. Measures: 4.5 x 8.4 ft
The rug is hand-knotted with natural sheep's wool, has soft medium pile, in good condition and s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal 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
3x12.7 Ft Vintage Anatolian Runner Rug, 100% Wool, Hand-Knotted Corridor Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage runner rug from Turkey. It is made of medium wool pile on wool foundation and features multiple full and half medallions decorated with floral motifs in brown, light green,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
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
Ancient Shiraz / Qashqai - Geometric Tribal Persian Rug, PRG Exclusive
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Astonishing 1800's Shariatmadari Qashqai, Tribal Persian Rug
7' x 9' 3"
This breathtaking rarity was hand woven by the lesser known Shariatmadari family of Shiraz. These weavers a...
Category
Mid-19th Century Persian Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
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
4.8x12.2 Ft Vintage Hand Knotted Anatolian Wool Runner Rug for Hallway Decor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage hand-knotted runner rug from Turkey with distressed low wool pile on cotton foundation that features two linked medallions with arabesque outlines in light blue against a r...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal 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
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
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 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
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
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
Ersari Rug Saddle Blanket Cover Tribal Turkoman Hand Knotted Antique Carpet
By Turkoman
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Tribal rug Afghan Ersari Turkoman or Turkmen rug saddle cover- "one of a kind" decorative tribal Art.
The Turkmen or Turkoman people are settling in villages in Afghanistan an Turkm...
Category
1930s Afghan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
4.4x8 Ft 1963's Handmade Anatolian Oriental Rug in Red, Brown, Cream and Blue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Central Anatolian rug 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 wi...
Category
1960s Turkish Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
5.7x9.7 Ft Vintage Floral Hand Knotted Anatolian Wool Area Rug in Red & Beige
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1960s featuring a floral design. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in ver...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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
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
Vintage Moroccan Zayane rug - Red - 6.7x11.3feet / 205x344cm
Located in Marrakech, MA
This beautiful vintage rug from the Zayane tribe is a great find! The main background color is a bright red with intricate designs in black, beige, yellow/orange and sage green. The ...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
4.4x7.8 Ft Traditional Handknotted Village Rug, Vintage Tribal Carpet, 100% Wool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage Turkish village rug with geometric medallion design. Size: 4.4x7.8 Ft.
The rug is hand-knotted with natural sheep's wool, has soft medium pile, in good condition and sturdy...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal 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
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
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
3.9x8.4 Ft Vintage Handmade Floral Patterned Turkish Rug in Red, Blue & Beige
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal 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
Vintage Afghani Baluch Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful vintage Afghani Baluch rug with a fantastic geometric pattern with stylized leaves, flowers, and chickens, and goats, and all surrounded by a wide border with more styliz...
Category
Late 20th Century Afghan Tribal 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
Bobyrug’s nice small vintage Baluch rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty mid century Turkmen Baluch rug with a stylized designs and nice colours with a yellow field, red, brown, purple, white and black, entirely hand knotted with wool on cotton fou...
Category
Mid-20th Century Afghan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Moroccan Azilal rug - Pink and yellow - 3.7x7.7feet / 114x236cm
Located in Marrakech, MA
This unique, vintage runner rug was sourced in the area of Ait Bouguemez, Morocco. It is a real vintage Azilal rug with light signs of age but in an beautiful condition overall and u...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Swedish Textile with Polychromatic Patterns & Pictorial from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This rare 6x8 antique Swedish textile, handwoven in a wool flatweave and originating from Sweden circa 1920-1930, is from our very special collection of classic Scandinavian tapestri...
Category
1920s Swedish Tribal Vintage 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
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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