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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Empire
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Textural Rug in Green and Beige Tones and Striae
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and silk, this 8x10 textural rug by Rug & Kilim enjoying beige-brown and green high low stripes ad striae, is from our very special partner loom known for their ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Persian Sultanabad Style Rug In Green And Beige Floral Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This hand-knotted wool 12x16 rug from the Modern Classics collection by Rug & Kilim draws inspiration from antique Persian Sultanabad rugs. Admirers of the craft will appreciate Sult...
Category
2010s Egyptian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Afghan Overdye Rug with Pink and Purple Botanical Details
Located in Dallas, TX
Afghan rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool and colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a contemporary Afghan design featuring lovely bo...
Category
Early 2000s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Silk Fragment Runner by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Silk Fragment Runner by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 1'8" × 11'0" (50 × 335 cm)
This one-of-a-kind contemporary fragment runner was hand knotted using the highest quality sil...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Kim Alexandriuk Tattoo Relief Hand Knotted Wool Rug for Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Kim Alexandriuk Tattoo Relief Hand Knotted Wool Rug for Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 8'0" x 10'0" (243 x 304 cm)
Thanks to bold rugs you can find new ways of making interiors brighter and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Moroccan Tazo Design Beige Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Moroccan tazo design beige handmade wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 8'0" × 10'0" (243 × 304 cm).
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Indian Wool Rug Handmade In Neutral Tones With Allover Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
This modern hand-knotted wool rug showcases an enchanting beige-tan base complemented by brown and gray details arranged in a pattern throughout.
This rug measures 7'10" x 10'.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Green Moroccan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
30600 Small Green Moroccan Rug, 02'00 x 03'05. Modern Indian Moroccan rugs offer a fresh take on traditional Moroccan rug designs, frequently produced in India. Inspired by the iconi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Gomez Zebra Hide Rug Trimmed in Light Brown Italian Leather
By Jose Gomez
Located in Saint Louis, US
Come and browse our selection of South African Zebra Rugs. With our superb craftsmanship and quality stock, we can assure you that this stable luxury item will last for years to come...
Category
2010s American Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Leather, Zebra Hide
Modern Goat Hair Runner by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Goat Hair Runner by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 4'0" × 18'6" (121 × 563 cm)
The whole face of this modern runner is covered in gray stripes running horizontally across the beige b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Goat Hair
High-quality Modern Parched Desert Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
High-quality Modern Parched Desert Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 8'1" × 10'0" (246 × 304 cm).
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
New Modern Design Handwoven Flat Rug Kilim size 6ft 6in x 9ft 10in
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful new Kilim with geometrical modern design and light colors, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Geometric Hand Knotted Silk and Wool Runner by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern geometric hand knotted silk and wool runner by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 2'1" × 8'8" (63 × 264 cm).
This modern runner combines ancient Craft with contemporary trends. Its face...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Modern Tibetan Brown Red Orange Yellow Silk Rug S13b 01 by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Tibetan Brown Red Orange Yellow Silk Rug S13b 01 by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 6'0" × 9'10" (182 × 299 cm).
Thanks to bold rugs you can find new ways of making interiors brighter...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tibetan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
5x7 Ft Modern Checkered Hand-Knotted Tulu Rug, 100% Wool, Cream and Brown Color
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan berber beni ourain rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining the allu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Custom Moroccan Style Flat Weave Runner by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Custom Moroccan style flat weave runner by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 1'10" × 10'10" (55 × 330 cm).
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 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
Modern Abstract Whirl Brown Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern abstract whirl brown handmade wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 4'8" × 7'0" (142 × 213 cm).
Abstraction is one of the most revolutionary trends in art which started irrever...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Picasso rug or wall carpet "Le peintre et son modèle limited edition by Desso
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Tapestry in pure new wool "Le peintre et son modèle", (painting) design Pablo Picasso 1928, executed by Desso Netherlands in a limited edition of 500 pieces, (28500) under authorizat...
Category
1920s Dutch Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Traditional Oriental Inspired Yellow Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary traditional oriental inspired yellow wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 6'0" × 8'8" (182 × 264 cm).
Although presently made, this traditional carpet exhibits the glamou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Geometric Blue and Beige Flat-Weave Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary geometric blue and beige flat-weave wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 12'10" × 17'8" (391 × 538 cm).
There is nothing like the raw and whimsical charm of tribal craft...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Indian Dhurrie Design Blue and White Handmade Cotton Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Indian Dhurrie design blue and white handmade cotton rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 4'2" × 6'0" (127 × 182 cm).
Dhurrie rugs are deeply rooted in Indian tradition. These wonderful t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Contemporary Rocky Peaks Beige and Grey, Silk and Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary rocky peaks beige and grey, silk and wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 5'0" × 8'0" (152 × 243 cm).
This modern rug combines ancient craft with contemporary trends. It...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Medallion Designed Transitional Hand Loom Wool Rug In Beige
Located in Norwalk, CT
This hand-loomed wool rug features a beautiful beige background with a medallion motif in brown that covers the entire rug.
This rug measures 9'6" x 12'8".
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Oushak Style Rug in Gold and Gray with Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in silk, a 10x14 rug from our new line of rugs in this collection inspired by antique Oushak rugs.
On the Design:
This piece enjoys an all over floral pattern in gold ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Contemporary Gray Moroccan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
30602 Small Gray Moroccan Rug, 002'00 x 03'02. Modern Indian Moroccan rugs represent a fusion of contemporary design sensibilities with traditional Moroccan rug motifs, frequently or...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna Curved Cushions by Paola Pastorini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
It was by looking to tradition, and at the iconic references that have made the company’s history, that Paola Pastorini was inspired for the Curved Cushions collection. Made with h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Fabric
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim Rug in a Golden, Brown Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 10x13 flat weave from Rug & Kilim’s celebrated Scandinavian Kilim Collection. Celebrating Swedish Modernist aesthetics, the Kilim enjoys a gorgeous geometric pat...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Moroccan Tulu Rug in Brown and Red, 100% Wool, Custom Options Available
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A contemporary handmade Moroccan design rug with soft medium wool pile, made of natural dyed and hand-spun lambswool.
Available by custom order in any size, design and color combina...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Room Size Modern Beige Wool Rug Hand Loom With Allover Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This beige wool rug features a light brown all-over pattern that beautifully complements the background.
This rug measures 9'8" x 12'9".
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
4.7x7 Ft Modern Handmade Turkish Rug with Medallion Design, 100% Wool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A hand-knotted contemporary Turkish rug.
This modern rug has even medium wool pile on wool foundation.
It is made of premium hand-spun sheep and natural dyes, ie. plant based non c...
Category
Early 2000s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Tribal Designed Modern Hand Loom Wool Rug In Beige
Located in Norwalk, CT
This hand-loomed wool rug features a beautiful beige background with a tribal pattern in brown that covers the entire rug.
This rug measures 9'8" x 12'9".
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Gray, Blue and Caramel Falling Squares Cowhide Area Floor Rug XX-Large
By Art Hide
Located in Charlotte, NC
A playful, yet striking new release under our Alta line, the falling squares rug will add spades of charisma and sophistication to your interior. The blue colorway is combined with n...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cowhide
Contemporary Blue Moroccan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
30601 Small Blue Moroccan Rug, 02'02 x 03'04. Modern Indian Moroccan rugs are contemporary interpretations of traditional Moroccan rug designs, often crafted in India. These rugs dra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Pink, Wool Cut Pile Rug in Scandinavian Design
Located in Floral Park, NY
The timeless elegance of an early 20th century Swedish design inspired this collection. We’d like to think of it as a piece of art, for your floor to give your room a modern touch.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Teal, Wool Cut Pile Rug in Scandinavian Design
Located in Floral Park, NY
The timeless elegance of an early 20th century Swedish design inspired this collection. We’d like to think of it as a piece of art, for your floor to give your room a modern touch.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Hayon x Nani Hand-Tufted Wool Floor Runner by Jaime Hayon
Located in New York, NY
This is one of three wool rugs in Nanimarquina's Nani x Hayon collection designed by Jaime Hayon. Created with the hand tufting technique, a manually operated pistol injects pieces o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Chevron Pattern in Gold and Gray Flat-Weave Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern striped brown gold and gray flat-weave wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 10'0" × 12'0" (304 × 365 cm)
Contemporary rugs have a huge impact on our daily lives. No household c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Oushak Style Rug in Orange with Floral Patterns in Beige and Gold
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and silk, this 9x12 rug is a bold reimagining of Oushak rugs in one of Rug & Kilim’s most elegant new Modern Classics Collections.
On the Design:
One fundame...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Modern Striped Grey Flat-Weave Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern striped grey flat-weave wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 3'2" × 5'6" (96 × 167 cm).
Within this exceptional flat-weave one may find features of Scandinavian design and mod...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Moroccan Beni Mrirt rug 6’x9’, Blue Color Triangle Pattern Rug, Custom-Made
By Nomad Chic
Located in Marrakech, MA
Size: 6’x9’ / 185x275 cm. We will weave this rug in any size for you. Just let us know what size you need.
We exclusively create custom individual rugs for you. This means that we d...
Category
2010s Moroccan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Moroccan Beni Mrirt rug 5’x7', Bubbles Ornament Grey Color rug, Custom-made
By Nomad Chic
Located in Marrakech, MA
Size: 5'x7’ / 155x215 cm. Upon your request, we will make this rug in any size you need.
We exclusively create custom individual rugs for you. This means that we do not produce unne...
Category
2010s Moroccan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Cream and White with Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 9x12 Kilim is a smart contemporary and textural piece from Rug & Kilim, with subtle variations in color and a boucle-like texture which lend a fabulous sense ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Blue Silk Runner
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Blue Silk Runner
Size: 3'3" × 19'10" (99 × 604 cm)
This contemporary runner will add an elegant touch to absolutely any interior. The secret to its uniqueness is hand-kn...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Modern Striped Grey and White Flat-Weave Wool Runner by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern striped grey and white flat-weave wool runner by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 3'0" × 8'6" (91 × 259 cm).
This contemporary flat-weave proves that less is more indeed. It is modeled...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s “Clouds” Modern Rug Design in Beige-brown with Floral Medallions
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
From our Modern Collection, this 9x11 “Clouds” Design in beige/brown, has an element of Art Deco inspiration to it, and a brilliant look of dimensionality in the detail of floral med...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Moroccan Beni Mrirt rug 8'x10’, Modern Geometric Pattern Berber rug, Custom-made
By Nomad Chic
Located in Marrakech, MA
Size: 8’x10’ / 245x305 cm. We will weave this rug in any size for you. Just let us know what size you need.
We exclusively create custom individual rugs for you. This means that we ...
Category
2010s Moroccan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Oversized Modern Indefinite White and Black Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Oversized Modern Indefinite white and black rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 15'1" × 25'7" (459 × 779 cm)
This beautiful contemporary black and white abstract rug draws the attention ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tibetan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Moroccan Beni Mrirt rug 6’x9’, Pablo Picasso's Inspired Pattern, Custom-made
By Nomad Chic
Located in Marrakech, MA
Size: 6’x9’ / 185x275 cm. We will weave this rug in any size for you. Just let us know what size you need.
We exclusively create custom individual rugs for you. This means that we d...
Category
2010s Moroccan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Moroccan Beni Mrirt rug 6'x9’, Modern Geometric Pattern Berber rug, Custom-made
By Nomad Chic
Located in Marrakech, MA
Size: 6’x9’ / 185x275 cm. We will weave this rug in any size for you. Just let us know what size you need.
We exclusively create custom individual rugs for you. This means that we d...
Category
2010s Moroccan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Beige, Grey and Sky Blue Hand Knotted Hemp Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary beige, grey and sky blue hand knotted Hemp rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size : 3'10" x 5'1" (116 × 154 cm).
This charming custom hemp rug is the embodiment of quality, prac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Hemp
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Textural Rug in Green and Blue Tones
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in silk, this 10x14 textural rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Texture of Color Collection.
On the Design:
Our textural collection enjoys an inventive ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Contemporary Geometric Beige and Brown Handmade Hemp Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary geometric beige and brown handmade Hemp rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 5'0" × 7'0" (152 × 213 cm)
In order to create carpets that are more environmentally friendly, man...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Hemp
Contemporary Bold Traditional Design Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Bold Traditional Design Handmade Wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 9'0" × 12'0" (274 × 365 cm)
Hand knotted with the highest quality wool, this contemporary rug immedi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Narrow & Long Flat-Weave Wool Runner by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary narrow & long flat-weave wool runner by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 3'10" × 17'1" (116 × 520 cm).
Scandinavia is famed for its impeccable craftsmanship and ingenious approa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Textural Rug with Beige and Cream White Tones
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in silk, this 9x12 contemporary rug from Rug & Kilim’s Textural line is an inventive take on solid rugs with a pronounced sense of striae and geometric stripes.
On the...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Oushak Style Rug in Blue and Gold with Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and silk, this 8x10 rug is a bold reimagining of Oushak rugs in one of Rug & Kilim’s most elegant new Modern Classics Collections.
On the Design:
One fundamen...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
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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