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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
1970's Zeki Muren Turkish Sivas Carpet with Modern Style
By Zeki Müren
Located in Dallas, TX
53299 Zeki Muren Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, 05'01 x 09'00. This hand-knotted wool Zeki Muren distressed Turkish Sivas rug is a mesmerizing fusion of artistic vision and traditional c...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Prayer Rug, Koum Kapi Inspired by Zareh Penyamin
Located in Dallas, TX
77218 Vintage Turkish Hereke Silk Prayer Rug, 04’00 x 06’00. Effortless beauty meets timeless appeal in this vintage Turkish silk Hereke prayer rug. The stylish levels of complexity and refined color palette woven into this piece work together evoking worldly sophistication. This hand knotted vintage Turkish silk Hereke prayer rug, inspired by the renowned Zareh Penyamin and the intricate artistry of Koum Kapi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Islamic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Green Area Rug 5' 2" x 7' 4"
Located in Norwalk, CT
Vibrance rugs epitomize classic with a twist: traditional patterns overdyed in brilliant color. Each hand-knotted rug is washed in a 100%-natural botanical dye that reveals hidden nu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan Rug with Beige and Light Blue Stripes in Lush Pile
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 11x13 Moroccan rug by Rug & Kilim represents a new line of contemporary tribal rugs. Its design represents some of the most devoted nomadic weavers in rura...
Category
2010s Moroccan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Antique Persian Gashkai Rug 5.3' x 7.11' 1900s - 2B42
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This handmade antique Persian Qashqai rug from the early 1900s is a captivating example of traditional tribal weaving, renowned for its intricate patterns and vibrant use of natural ...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Ararat Rugs Modern Design Gabbeh Rug, Persian Mid-Century Design Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
This Gabbeh rug, designed in the 1930s, is a type of handwoven rug that originated from Iran, specifically from the southwestern region known as Fars. The word "Gabbeh" itself means ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Modern Turkish Rug Oushak Weave with Blue and Pink Allover Floral Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Modern Turkish area rug made of handwoven sheep’s wool of the finest quality. It’s colored with organic vegetable dyes that are certified safe for humans and pets alike. It features ...
Category
20th Century Persian Islamic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Ararat Rugs Gerous Arabesque Rug, 19th Century Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book Islamic Carpets, Joseph V. McMullan, Near Eastern Art Research Center Inc., New York 1965 nr.22. This is a system of arabesque-designed 19th-century rugs from Gerous ( Garrus or Garus ) region, Eastern Kurdistan area. This rug is a splendid echo of the Arabesque and Vase Carpets...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber
Laid Back Gray Wool and Real Silk Mosaic Design Hand Knotted Rug 10'0" x 14'1"
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
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
3.2x5.2 Ft Mid-Century Bohemian Turkish Kilim. 100% Wool. Vintage Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Embark on a journey through Turkish tradition with this exquisite vintage handwoven Turkish wool kilim rug, a testament to the enduring craftsmanship of Anatolian artisans. Woven wit...
Category
1970s Turkish Kilim Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Flat-Weave Striped Kilim in Taupe, Pink, and Light Brown
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Turkish flat-weave striped kilim in taupe, pink, and light brown. Minimalist stripe design Kilim from Turkey, rug EN-179258, country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim, circa 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Late 17th Century French Aubusson Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson Biblical tapestry from the late 17th century, depicting King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba seated on a throne at center, flanked on either side by attendants, to t...
Category
Late 17th Century French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Oushak Yastik Scatter Rug, Small Accent Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
50205 Vintage Turkish Oushak Yastik Scatter Rug, Small Accent Rug 01'10 x 02'10. This hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak Yastik scatter rug features a diamond lozenge Ram's Hor...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Mahi Tabriz Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
61005 Vintage Persian Mahi Tabriz rug, 09'11 x 12'08. With ornate details and well-balanced symmetry, this hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Mahi Tabriz ru...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Vintage Persian Tabriz Ten Commandment Rug
Located in New York, NY
A 3rd quarter of the 20th century Persian Tabriz Rug with Moses holding the 10 commandments on a green background
Details
rug no. 8747
size 1' 10" x 2' 4" (56 x 71 cm)
Category
20th Century Persian Other Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug 10’4” x 14’6”
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug 10’4” x 14’6”. The Revival Period rugs woven by two generations of Mohtashams, from 1880 to WWI, with imported Manchester-spun, Australian merino...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
4.6x10 Ft Adjustable, Colorful Vintage Banded Cotton Kilim, Flat-Weave Rag Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
These authentic flat-weaves (Kilims) from Eastern Turkey were handwoven by Nomads circa mid-20th century to be used as floor coverings in their tents and winter homes. They were made...
Category
1970s Turkish Kilim Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
5x8.7 Ft Contemporary Wool Area Rug in Brown Color. 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
Light Green Antique Oushak 19th Century Rug
Located in New York, NY
Phenomenal antique Turkish Oushak rug with a warm green field color and pink border. The weave is the best of its kind.
6'3'' x 9'
Antique Turkish Oushak rugs are extremely decorative in nature. Their larger scale patterns, along with their soft and decorative coloration, make these rugs extremely sought after by the trend-setters and taste-makers in the interior design trade...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Country Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Ararat Rugs The Original Color Chart Rug, Turkish Carpet, Natural Dyed Cartela
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
Introducing the Color Chart Rug from Ararat Rugs, a masterpiece that exemplifies the rich tradition of natural dyeing and expert craftsmanship. This rug is meticulously handwoven wit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
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
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4507
Located in Tokyo, JP
We made a cushion cover using the undamaged parts of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is cut out fro...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Red, Orange, and Yellow Wool Hand-Knotted Shag Rug, 3' x 5'
Located in New York, NY
This red, orange, and yellow wool hand-knotted shag rug, measuring 3' x 5' is a vibrant fusion of craftsmanship and modern design sensibility. Hand-knotted from 100% wool, this richl...
Category
2010s Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
5x8.8 Ft Modern Anti-bacterial Area Rug in Purple, Hand-Made 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
New Contemporary Oushak Area Rug with Modern Glam Style and Pastel Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
30503 new contemporary Oushak Area rug with Modern glam style and pastel colors. This hand knotted wool contemporary Oushak area rug features an all-over c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Oushak Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Persian Mohtasham Kashan Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77162 Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Pictorial Rug, 02'00 x 03'00.
Signed by the esteemed master weaver, Mohtasham Kashan, behold this exquisite hand-knotted wool antique Kashan p...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Kashan Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug with Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in all-natural silk, this 8x10 modern rug is a new addition to the Mid-Century Modern rug collection by Rug & Kilim. This collection is a bold exploration of 1950s style...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Doris Leslie Blau Authenric Persian Kirman Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Kirman hand knotted wool rug
Size: 13'2" × 24'4" (401 × 741 cm)
Antique rugs from the Kerman province are considered by many experts to be to finest of all Persian ...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid-century Modern High Pile Blue Rya Rug, Sweden, 1960s
By Ethel Halvar Andersson
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This exquisite mid-century modern rya rug, crafted by a skilled Swedish textile artist in the 1960s, embodies the artistry and quality of Scandinavian design. Handmade from premium “...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Linen
Antique Persian Kerman Rug with Soft Pastel Colors and Decorative Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
73996 Vintage Persian Kerman Rug with Rustic French Provincial Style, Persian Kirman Area Rug 08'09 X 12'06. From casual elegance to fresh and formal, relish the refinement in this hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Kerman rug (Kirman) rug. Its soft colors evoke an air of classic comfort with a timeless design aesthetic. A small central medallion takes centre stage in a field full of blossoms, sprigs and vines. Enclosed by a sky blue broken border that extends into the field. Immersed in Persian history and refinement, this elegant vintage Kirman rug...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Pretty Vintage Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful vintage French Aubusson style tapestry with a nice design of the nature with trees, vegetation and river, a water fountain with statues of angels. and further away, a house...
Category
Late 20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
The Forsyth Shaggy Tile Rug - Blue and Cream, 6x9
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Our beautiful wool and cotton Moroccan style rugs are expertly hand knotted in Jaipur, India. The tiled pattern of cream, blue, and black is chic and sophisticated with a hint of boh...
Category
2010s Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
5.8x8.8 Ft Decorative Vintage Hand Knotted Turkish Rug in Shades of Green
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Infuse your home with the timeless beauty of this traditional vintage handmade Turkish rug, a hand-knotted masterpiece crafted from a luxurious blend of wool and cotton. Woven by ski...
Category
1960s Turkish Rustic Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
21st Century Modern 3D Wool 12x14 White & Black Handloom Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly Fine Rugs presents a New Modern Inspired 12x14 White & Black Handloom Wool Area Rug. This gorgeous collection has been designed by our in-house designer ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Caucasian Area Rug, Early 20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Antique Caucasian Area Rug, Early 20th Century
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Butter, Yellow Green and Taupe Turkish Oushak Vintage Rug with Central Medallion
Located in Atlanta, GA
Taupe, buttery and light brown Turkish Oushak vintage rug with floral central medallion, rug en-3925, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa mid-20th century.
This vinta...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Oversized Vintage Moroccan Tuareg Mat, with Geometric Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage Moroccan floor covering is a 12x17 Tuareg mat from the nomadic tribe of the same name. Handwoven with reeds and leather circa 1950-1960, its natural materials enjoy warm brown, beige and red tones in its geometric patterns.
On the Design:
Connoisseurs will admire Tuareg mats as distinct works with their own rich history and unique, masterful craftsmanship. This design is also one of few in its kind to favor a minimalist approach to the primitivist Berber geometric patterns. The large size further connotes a particularly intricate work—likely made by two or more weavers with meticulous detail. It’s as much a collectible piece of folk art and nomadic culture as a comfortable, durable floor covering today.
Condition:
This vintage Moroccan Tuareg mat...
Category
1950s Moroccan Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Leather, Reed
Antique Bessarabian Flatweave Rug Florals and Bird Pictorials, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, circa 1750-1760, this rare antique kilim is specifically a flatweave of mid 18th century Bessarabian descent, featuring both medallions and an all over style with ...
Category
1950s Russian Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Diane Von Furstenberg Double Climbing Leopard Rug 13'W x 13'L
By Diane von Furstenberg, The Rug Company
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic one-off bespoke custom color double climbing leopard silk rug designed by Diane Von Furstenberg for The Rug Company. Signed and numbered rug commissioned by Samantha Todhunt...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Antique Persian Mahal by Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
A beguiling Antique Persian Mahal rug that emanates a balanced and timeless floral design with a patina that is beautifully timeworn. The abrashed turquoise field is covered with an ...
Category
1910s Persian Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Navajo Indian Weaving Storm Pattern Rug
By Shiela Largo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Navajo weaving is in fine condition and is dated 1975. Has award ribbons and 3rd place.Amazing and very unusual colors.
Category
Late 20th Century American Navajo Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1920's Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet with Jazz Age Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77631 Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug, 08'10 x 11'06. A radiant relic of cultural storytelling and visual poetry, this hand-knotted wool antique Chinese Art Deco rug captures the splend...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style rug in Blue & Beige Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, a 6x9 rug from Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian collection.
On the Design:
The Swedish style rug enjoys patterns in blue & beige. The texture has a subtle high-and-...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 6' x 8'4" - 183 x 254 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 6' x 8'4" - 183 x 254 )
Category
1920s American Folk Art Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage African Tuareg Mat
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rich in culture is intricately handwoven with reed and leather. Tuareg mats are a must-have on your collections that the Berber symbols together with the diamond patterns are incredi...
Category
1940s North African Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Leather, Reed
Vintage Old Bessarabian Kilim Rug, Moldovan Moldavian Romanian Bulgarian Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Vintage Old Bessarabian Kilim Rug from Moldova with a rare and beautiful color composition.
Today it is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe, bordering Romania and Ukrai...
Category
Late 20th Century Moldovan Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
Incredible Mid-20th Century Tabriz Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible mid-20th century Persian Tabriz rug with a fantastic pattern of intricately and tightly woven pattern containing a large central medallion amidst a field of flowers and...
Category
1950s Persian Tabriz Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Distressed Vintage Persian Malayer Gallery Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
60968 Distressed Vintage Persian Malayer Gallery Rug 05'00 x 11'04. With its lovingly time-worn composition and rugged beauty, this hand-knotted wool distressed vintage Persian Malay...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
53937 Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, 03'11 x 06'00. Hailing from Sivas in central Anatolia, Turkey, antique-wash Turkish Sivas rugs are celebrated for their vintage allure achieved throu...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Organic Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Hand-Knotted Beni Mrirt Moroccan Wool Rug 3’x5’ with Minimalist Linear Design
By Nomad Chic
Located in Marrakech, MA
We exclusively create custom individual rugs for you. This means that we do not produce unnecessary items and we prioritize respecting nature. That's why we estimate it will take us ...
Category
2010s Moroccan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1940’s Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53076 Distressed Vintage Turkish Oushak Prayer Rug, 02'09 x 04'02. This hand-knotted wool distressed vintage Turkish Oushak prayer rug embodies the enduring spirit of Anatolian weavi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Gabbeh Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming vintage mid-20th century Persian Gabbeh runner with several goats and human figures across an abrash crimson background, and surrounde...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Mexican Star Wool Serape Blanket
Located in New York, NY
Handwoven antique Mexican serape blanket with central star design and traditional Native symbols in natural pigment dyed wool on natural brown w...
Category
Early 20th Century Mexican Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rag Rug Sweden
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Hand made Swedish country Rag Rug out of cotton.
Category
1950s Swedish Country Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Sumak Manchoria Rug 10'0'' x 14'0''
Located in New York, NY
Sumak (also spelled Soumakh, Sumak, Sumac, or Soumac) is a tapestry technique of weaving strong and decorative textiles used as rugs and domestic bags. Baks used for bedding are know...
Category
20th Century Chinese Sumak Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Mexican Saltillo Serape Kilim Rug
Located in Barrington, IL
This vintage Mexican Saltillo Serape, woven in Coahuila, Northern Mexico, dates to the late 19th or early 20th century and showcases the exquisite craftsmanship of traditional Saltillo weaving. Made using flat-weave kilim techniques, the serape features the classic "royal blue" background, a signature element of these historic textiles.
At the center of the blanket is a beautifully woven small lozenge medallion, rendered in warm ivory and brown tones, framed by delicate geometric patterns that enhance the overall composition. The design reflects the iconic Saltillo aesthetic, celebrated for its intricate detailing and bold yet harmonious color palettes.
Woven with fine precision, this antique Saltillo kilim is as versatile as it is beautiful—perfect as a decorative wall tapestry, textile art piece, or a stunning addition to any Southwestern, bohemian, or heritage-inspired interior.
Dimensions: 22” x 26”
Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s
Place of Origin: Mexico
Material: Wool on a cotton foundation
Condition: Wear consistent with age and use
The Persian Knot, SKU: 2257
Saltillo Rugs...
Category
Early 20th Century Mexican Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Malayer Persian Runner with Warm Artisan and Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
73180 Antique Malayer Persian Runner with Warm Artisan and Mid-Century Modern Style. This hand-knotted wool and camel hair antique Persian Malayer runner beautifully displays a Mid-C...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
4.3x13.5 Ft Handmade Turkish Runner Rug. Modern Burgundy Red Corridor Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage upcycled Turkish runner rug re-dyed in red color, great for contemporary interiors. Measures: 4.3 x 13.5 ft.
Finely hand knotted, low wool pile on cotton foundation. Profes...
Category
1970s Turkish Modern Vintage 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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