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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Style: Hollywood Regency
Style: Tribal
Zabihi Collection Antique Northwest Persian Small Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Small size pillow made from an early 20th century Northwest Persian rug.
Measures: 11'' x 15''
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Contemporary Moroccan Tribal Design Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Moroccan tribal design handmade wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 10'3" × 14'2" (312 × 431 cm).
Nowadays designers are well aware of how much of an impact can modern ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Saharan Tuareg Stool, Vintage, 20th Century, Wood and Leather, In Stock
Located in Loria, IT
The Tuareg mat we present brings together the distinguishing features of a Tuareg nomads' tent decor and the rigor of contemporary design. To offer our furniture a fascinating combin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sub-Saharan African Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Seraband Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Seraband rug with an all-over paisley pattern woven in a simple tone-on-tone pink and taupe color-way surrounded by...
Category
1910s Persian Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Tribal Vintage Persian Gallery Runner
Located in New York, NY
Quirky Gallery size Vintage Tribal persian gallery Runner.
Measures: 4'8'' x 10'5''
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Tribal Geometric Handmade Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Moroccan Tribal Geometric Handmade Area Rug
Size: 5'0" × 13'0" (152 × 396 cm)
This circa 1940 vintage Moroccan rug exhibits a rich variety of traditional Kilim motifs and ins...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Mid-Century Mauritanian Saharan Tuareg Mat curated by Breuckelen Berber
Located in Brooklyn, US
Woven by the nomadic Tuareg tribes of Mauritania with palm reed and camel leather, Tuareg mats offer an alternative to a traditional woven textile floor coverings. This example featu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mauritanian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Leather, Reed
5.8x9.3 Ft Vintage Turkish Oriental Rug, Tribal Style Wool Hand Knotted Carpet
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
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug, Most Attractive Design
Located in Evanston, IL
A Stunning Persian Bakhtiari Rug: A Timeless Masterpiece from the 1920s
Imagine stepping into a room adorned with a magnificent 3'5" x 6'2" Persian Bakhtiari rug, dating back to the...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Bakhtiari Sampler Rug, Great Colors
Located in Evanston, IL
Discover the timeless charm of an exquisite antique Persian Bakhtiari rug, adorned with a captivating light gold or yellow background and a mesmerizing geometric design in impeccabl...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s nice antique distressed tribal Turkmen rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty antique tribal Turkmen rug with nice unusual design with at the top, the design of two constructions and geometrical tribal designs at other parts, and with beautiful natural ...
Category
Early 1900s Afghan Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
STUOIA Tuareg, Vintage, Natural, 20th Century, Wood and Leather, In Stock
Located in Loria, IT
Moroccan Tuareg Stool, Vintage, 20th Century, in Wood and Leather
This is an old original Tuareg mat from the early 20th century; with minimal striped designs suitable for indoor use...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Leather, Wood
Bobyrug’s pretty antique distressed collectible north western rug fragment
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice antique north western rug fragment with beautiful tribal design and nice natural colours with red, yellow, sky blue and navy blue, entirely hand knotted with wool on wool founda...
Category
Late 19th Century Asian Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Nazmiyal Collection Graphic Tribal Primitive Geometric Modern Rug 10'3" x 13'8"
Located in New York, NY
A Jaw Dropping Bold Brown and Cream Color Graphic Tribal Primitive Geometric Pattern Modern Room Size Rug, Country of Origin: Central Asia, Circa Date: Modern Rug
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Nazmiyal Collection Earthy Brown Tribal Geometric Modern Rug 10' x 13'5"
Located in New York, NY
A Beautiful Earthy Brown Color Background Tribal Diamond Geometric Pattern Modern Room Size Area Rug, Country of Origin: Central Asia, Circa Date: Modern Rug
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Nazmiyal Collection Tribal Geometric Abrash Modern Runner Rug 3'4" x 9'6"
Located in New York, NY
A Decorative Tribal And Geometric Design Light Pastel Color Abrash Modern Hallway Runner Area Rug, Country Of The Rug Origin: Central Asia, Circa / Weave Date: Modern Newly Made Area...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Nazmiyal Collection Warm Earthy Brown Tribal Geometric Modern Rug 9'6" x 11'7"
Located in New York, NY
A Beautiful Large Size Geometric Pattern Light Green Color Modern Swedish Design Flatweave Kilim Rug, Country Of Origin: Central Asia, Circa Date: Modern Rug
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Senneh Rug, very fine
Located in Evanston, IL
Discover the Timeless Elegance of Late 19th Century Persian Senneh Rugs
Step into the world of exquisite craftsmanship and timeless beauty with an enchanting late 19th-century antiq...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Navy and Rust Mezit / Qashqai Runner - Nomadic Persian Rug
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Mesmerizing Vintage Meziti Runner
3' 3" x 9'
Gorgeous tribal rug comprised entirely of Persian wool raised, sheared, dyed, spun, and woven by the obscure Persian nomads The Mezitis...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Hand Knotted Geometric Repeated Medallion Ardabil 1960 Circa Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
This runner is knotted in the province of Azarbayjan in north-west of Iran. This city is perhaps as ancient rug weaving tradition as is the entire rug history. The design in this pie...
Category
1960s Persian Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Midcentury Moroccan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Moroccan Rug
Size: 5'2" × 10'6" (157 × 320 cm)
A Mid-20th Century Moroccan rug made out of wool that Moroccan rugs owe their timelessness and durability. The rug displays ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, Boho Chic Meets Tribal Enchantment
Located in Dallas, TX
21347 Vintage Beni M'Guild Moroccan Rug, 05'09 x 10'11. Woven with the expertise of Berber women from the Ait M'Guild tribe in the mystical Atlas Mountains of Morocco, Beni Mguild ru...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Tribal Animal Pattern Classic Garden Design Antique Turkish Tuduc Rug 6' x 11'9"
Located in New York, NY
A Beautifully Artistic Tribal Animal Pattern Classic Garden Design Antique Turkish Tuduc Rug, Country Of Origin: Turkish Rug, Circa Date: Early 20th Century
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s nice long Moroccan tribal rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful mid century tribal Moroccan Berber rug with nice geometrical design and beautiful colours with a red color on the field and black, grey and yellow on the design, wears due ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Tribal Moroccan Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Tribal Moroccan Green Handmade Wool Rug
Size: 5'9" × 11'0" (175 × 335 cm).
This circa 1930 vintage Moroccan rug features a striking all-over design of a latticed field with s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Whimsical 100+ Year Old Kashkooli Gabeh - Pictorial Nomadic Persian Rug
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Unique 100 + Year Old Kashkooli Gabbeh
8ft x 3.5ft
Enchanting old pictorial Gabbeh rug, handcrafted by masterful Kashkoolis of the Qashqais. This nomadic treasure features an unusu...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
100+ Year Old Persian Lori - Rusty Geometric Runner - 4' x1 2'
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Incredible Antique Persian Lori Runner
3' 9" x 12'
Beautiful runner made of wool raised, sheared, dyed, spun and woven by the famous nomadic Persians known as The Lores. Lori rugs ...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Neutral Persian Gabbeh Rug in Brown, Taupe, Gold, Red, Blue, Orange Wool, 4'x7'
Located in New York, NY
Striking tones of taupe, gold, red, blue, and orange highlight the splendidly striated field of this neutral brown Persian Gabbeh area rug in wool that measures approximately 4' x 7'...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Nazmiyal Collection Modern Tribal Geometric Room Size Area Rug 8'4" x 11'
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful And Artistic Modern Tribal Geometric Checkboard Design Light Blue And Neutral Room Size Area Rug, Country Of Origin: Central Asia, Circa Date: Modern Rug
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug in Blue with Floral Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this antique 9x11 art deco rug originates from China circa 1920-1930.
On the Design
In this particular rug, deep blue tones underscore a play of floral patter...
Category
1920s Chinese Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century Persian Shiraz / Qashqai - Nomadic Rug
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Incredible 1850's Persian Qashqai
Hand knotted Persian wool, sheared, dyed, spun, and woven by the nomadic Qashqais around the mid 1800's.
Featuring beautifully aged veggie dyes. R...
Category
1850s Persian Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
3.5x13.4 Ft Hand Knotted Turkish Corridor Carpet, Ca 1960, Narrow Hallway Runner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish rug from 1960s. The rug is made of medium wool pile on wool foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in very good condition with no i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Silk Embroidery from Gujarad, India, Early 20th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
In rather good condition, lo lining.
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Early 20th Century Persian Khoy Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous early 20th century Persian Khoy rug with an elaborate all-over mirrored floral pattern with a central flower surrounded by intricate scrolling vines and more flowers, surr...
Category
1930s Persian Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Drastic two toned vintage Moroccan Aït Sgougou rug curated by Breuckelen Berber
Located in Brooklyn, US
A vintage Aït Sgougou carpet from the Middle Atlas region Morocco. A simple composition of abstracted lozenges, some containing smaller forms and designs, floats over a changing fiel...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Qashqai - Rare Large Nomadic Saddle Bag -
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Stunning Persian Qashqai Nomadic Bag
Beautiful piece of Persian heritage, handcrafted by the legendary nomads The Qashqais. This intricate and funtional piece of art took about a ye...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Leather
Early 20th Century Sparta Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A sweet early 20th century Turkish Sparta rug with a wonderful tribal pattern containing stylized flowers woven in indigo, green, and gold, on a crimson background, on another backgr...
Category
1920s Turkish Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Tribal Style Moroccan Runner by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Tribal style Moroccan runner by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 3'3" × 13'8" (99 × 416 cm)
A modern rug of vintage tribal inspiration, hand-woven in a Moroccan village workshop....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
2.8x11.2 Ft Vintage Stair Runner Rug, Handmade Turkish Wool Corridor Carpet
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
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan Style Runner Rug in Beige & Multicolor Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, silk and cotton, this 3x10 runner rug is a new addition to the Moroccan rug collection by Rug & Kilim.
On the Design
This designs represent a modern take on ...
Category
2010s Indian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk, Cotton
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century Moroccan red, green, yellow and navy blue handmade wool rug
Size: 5'7" × 9'1" (171 × 277 cm)
Vintage Moroccan rugs are highly sought after and this one’s beauty is a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
4x6 Ft Vintage Turkish Rug in Dark Blue & Beige, Handmade Wool Village Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish rug from 1960s. The rug is made of medium wool pile on wool foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in very good condition with no i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
6x9 Ft Vintage Turkish Wool Tribal Rug, Handmade Village Carpet with Medallion
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
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan Style Rug in Beige, Black and Gold Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, silk and cotton, this 3x10 rug is a new addition to the Moroccan rug collection by Rug & Kilim.
On the Design
This designs represent a modern take on the Ber...
Category
2010s Indian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk, Cotton
Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan Style Rug in Beige-Brown & Orange Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 8x12 rug is a new addition to the Moroccan Collection by Rug & Kilim.
On the Design
This rug enjoys primitivist style with brown-gold patterns on a crea...
Category
2010s Indian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan Style Runner Rug in Beige with Colorful Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, cotton and silk, this 3x10 runner rug is from the Moroccan rug collection by Rug & Kilim.
On the Design:
This designs represent a modern take on the Berber p...
Category
2010s Indian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk, Cotton
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Moroccan Style Rug with Beige and Gray Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool & cotton, this 6x11 rug is a new addition to the Moroccan Collection by Rug & Kilim.
On the Design
This rug enjoys primitivist style with patterns in tones of...
Category
2010s Indian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
3.5x6.4 Ft Traditional Vintage Turkish Tribal Rug, Handmade Wool Village Carpet
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
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Qashqai Rug, As Is
Located in Evanston, IL
Exquisite Antique Persian Qashqai Rug - A True Masterpiece
Transport yourself to the rich heritage of Persian craftsmanship with this remarkable Antique Qashqai Rug, dating back to ...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug with Polychromatic Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 2x4 vintage Afghan kilim rug originates circa 1950-1960—a tribal curation among new additions to the Rug & Kilim collection.
On the Design:
A polychromatic ...
Category
1950s Afghan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Whimsical Antique Persian Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th-century whimsical tribal persian gabbeh rug
rug no. j3787
size 4' 2" x 6'
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug with Polychromatic Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 3x4 vintage Afghan kilim rug originates circa 1950-1960—a tribal curation among new additions to the Rug & Kilim collection.
On the Design:
A polychromatic ...
Category
1920s Afghan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
4x6 Ft Unique Vintage Handmade Turkish Area Rug with Geometric Patters, All Wool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish rug from 1960s. The rug is made of medium wool pile on wool foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in very good condition with no i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Tribal Design Moroccan Style Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary tribal design Moroccan style handmade wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 3'10" × 6'9" (116 × 205 cm)
If you need a touch of oriental magic for your interior, this mode...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
5.3x9 Ft Vintage Hand knotted Turkish Village Rug for Living Room Decor
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
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
3.5x6.3 Ft Vintage Turkish Wool Tribal Rug, Traditional Handmade Village Carpet
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
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
2.5x7.3 Ft One of a Kind Turkish Rug in Red & Beige, Hallway Runner, 100% Wool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish rug from 1960s. The rug is made of medium wool pile on wool foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in very good condition with no i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
5.5x8 Ft Traditional Vintage Turkish Tribal Rug, Hand Knotted Village Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish rug from 1960s. The rug is made of medium wool pile on wool foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in very good condition with no i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
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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