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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Kazak
Bobyrug’s pretty vintage little Caucasian design Sinkiang rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century Chinese Sinkiang rug with beautiful design in style of the antique Caucasian rugs and nice colours with a beautiful white field and purple, pink, blue, green on desi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Kazak Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s Nice vintage Scandinavian modern design rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty vintage modern design rug with beautiful geometrical art deco design and nice light colours, entirely and finely hand knotted with wool on cotton foundation.
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Category
Late 20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Abstract Swedish Kilim signed by MA
Located in New York, NY
Abstract Swedish Kilim from the middle of the 20th Century signed by MA
Measures: 6'6'' x 10'3"
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century Caucasian Kazak Carpet ( 4'6" x 7' - 137 x 213 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Caucasian Kazak Carpet ( 4'6" x 7' - 137 x 213 )
Category
1890s Caucasian Kazak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Swedish Flat-Weave Rölakan Carpet Aniara by Anna Johanna Ångström, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
This rölakan carpet / kelim rug ”Aniara” was designed by Anna Johanna Ångström during the 1960s. This excellent example with mainly different shades of blue and beige was woven in wo...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Linen
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Blue, Beige-Brown Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rug & Kilim presents this fabulous pile addition to the team’s acclaimed Scandinavian rug collection. This 5x10 piece is an example of fine Swedish sensibilities entwined in contempo...
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Entrance Rug ‘TULSI’
Located in Stockholm, SE
Handwoven Entrance Rug
Crafted with care and precision, our handmade entrance rug ‘TULSI’ in jute, adorned in indigo color, is more than decor—a symbol o...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Jute
High-low Contemporary Scandinavian Style Wool Rug In Yellow and Beige Tones
Located in Norwalk, CT
This flatweave rug showcases a contemporary Swedish design with a yellow and beige background, complemented by accents of ivory and green. Geometric patterns are featured throughout ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Beige Swedish Style Wool Rug Handmade With Geometric Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
This flatweave rug features a chic contemporary Swedish design with a beige field color. It has a geometric pattern throughout the rug in ivory, gray, and brown shades.
This rug me...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Oversized Scandinavian Style Rug in Beige-Brown Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 12x15 oversized Swedish rug design is from the flatweaves in the Scandinavian rug collection by Rug & Kilim. Handwoven in wool and undyed na...
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Yarn
Vintage Afghan Kazak Wool Nomadic Area Rug Runner Geometric 8 Point Stars
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th century wool nomadic Kazak rug from Afghanistan. Features a field of blue with geometric design and colorful border of 8 point stars.
Category
Mid-20th Century Kazak Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Midcentury Scandinavian Swedish Pile Rug 8' x 10'
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Midcentury Scandinavian Swedish Pile rug 8' x 10'. A wonderful midcentury, circa 1960. Swedish pile rug with an almost starburst design.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
A Kazak Rug circa 1910
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Kazak Rug circa 1910. Hand knotted, made of 100% wool yarn.
Category
1910s Kazak Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
A Kazak Rug circa 1910
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Kazak Rug circa 1910. Hand Knotted and made of 100% wool yarn.
Category
1910s Kazak Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Caucasian Seychour Handmade Wool Rug in Navy Blue With Tribal Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Seychour wool rug is meticulously crafted by hand. The rug boasts a rich navy blue palette, adorned with delicate embellishments in varying shades of red, green, blue, and beige...
Category
Early 1900s Caucasian Kazak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Moroccan wool Mrirt rug - Yellow - 7.2x8.8feet / 220x270cm
Located in Marrakech, MA
I sourced this modern-style, original Mrirt rug in the area of Khenifra, Atlas Mountains, Morocco. Groups of women there still weave by hand on traditional, vertical looms to make th...
Category
2010s Moroccan Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim Rug in Green and Beige Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
An 8x9 ode to the Scandinavian Kilim style joining Rug & Kilim’s celebrated collection. This particular flat weave reflects a smart, soothing aura as it embraces a subtle green and b...
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Scandinavian/Swedish Box Design Rug with Earthy Color Tone's With Gray
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modern Scandinavian/Swedish Box Design Rug with Earthy Color Tone's With Gray. rug RJK-20790-SHB-137-ALOE, country of origin / type: India / Scandinavian Flat Weave, circa 21th Cent...
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
A Kazak Rug circa 1920.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Kazak Rug circa 1920. Hand knotted, made of 100% wool yarn.
Category
1920s Kazak Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique 19th Century Akstafa Runner Dated 1876
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th Century Akstafa runner dated 1876.
All natural dyes, beautifully oxidized dark brown, good colors.
Antique Caucasian rugs from the Shirvan district village of Akstafa are among ...
Category
Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Swedish Style Handmade Wool Rug with a Blue Color Checker Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This stunning wool rug boasts a contemporary Swedish aesthetic with a captivating blue color field. The meticulously crafted checker pattern design envelops the rug, exuding a gorgeo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Scandinavian Style Flatweave Rug
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful minimalistic flatweave rug in the style of Scandinavian modern. It's clean, well-designed lines give the rug a minimal sophistication that can work for any aesth...
Category
2010s Afghan Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Blue with Beige & Gold Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 4x9 rug is a new addition to the Scandinavian Collection by Rug & Kilim. hand knotted in wool, its design reflects a contemporary take on Swedish Deco style.
Further On the Des...
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
'Awry Frame', Handmade Rug by Linie Design, 215 cm, Wool, Linen & Silk
By Linie Design
Located in Paris, FR
Awry Frame, 'Axiom' collection by Linie Design
Rectangular handmade rug.
Materials: 50% NZ Wool / 25% Linen / 15% Argentine Wool / 10% Silk
Hand knotted rug
Dimensions: 215 cm x...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk, Linen
'Duo Self' Handmade Rug by Linie Design, 190 cm, Wool, Linen, Mohair & Silk
By Linie Design
Located in Paris, FR
Duo Self, 'Axiom' collection by Linie Design
Rectangular handmade rug.
Materials: 74% NZ Wool / 15% Linen / 10% Silk / 1% Mohair
Hand knotted rug
Dimensions: 190 cm x 135 cm
An ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Mohair, Wool, Silk, Linen
'Tao Trail' Handmade Rug by Linie Design, 280 cm, Wool
By Linie Design
Located in Paris, FR
Tao Trail, 'Axiom' collection by Linie Design
Rectangular handmade rug.
Material: Wool
Hand knotted rug
Dimensions: 80 cm x 280 cm
An artistic and visually alluring hand-knotte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
'Inner Haze' Handmade Rug by Linie Design, 190 cm, Wool
By Linie Design
Located in Paris, FR
Inner Haze, 'Axiom' collection by Linie Design
Abstract rug.
Materials: 100% Wool
Hand knotted rug
Dimensions: 190 cm x 135 cm
An artistic and visually alluring hand-knotted rug...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
'Lineal Flow' Handmade Rug by Linie Design, 240 cm, Wool & Silk
By Linie Design
Located in Paris, FR
Lineal Flow, 'Axiom' collection by Linie Design
Rectangular handmade rug.
Materials: 85% New Zealand Wool / 15% Silk
Hand knotted rug
Dimensions: 170 cm x 240 cm
An artistic and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
'Unmasked Eye' Handmade Rug by Linie Design, 215 cm, Wool & Silk
By Linie Design
Located in Paris, FR
Unmasked Eye, 'Axiom' collection by Linie Design
Abstract handmade rug.
Materials: 55% NZ Wool / 30% Argentine Wool / 15% Silk
Hand knotted rug
Dimensions: 215 cm x 100 cm
An art...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk, Wool
'Self Mirage' Handmade Rug by Linie Design, 240 cm, Wool, Linen & Silk
By Linie Design
Located in Paris, FR
Self Mirage, 'Axiom' collection by Linie Design
Rectangular handmade rug.
Materials: 40% Merino Wool / 30% NZ Wool / 25% Silk /5% Linen
Hand knotted rug
Dimensions: 170 cm x 240 c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Linen, Wool, Silk
'Slanted Self' Handmade Rug by Linie Design, 230 cm, Wool, Mohair & Silk
By Linie Design
Located in Paris, FR
Slanted Self, 'Axiom' collection by Linie Design
Abstract rug.
Materials: 70% New Zealand Wool, 15% Mohair & 15% Silk
Hand knotted rug
Dimensions: 190 cm x 230 cm
An artistic an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk, Mohair, Wool
'Facial Maze' Handmade Rug by Linie Design, 240 cm, Wool & Linen
By Linie Design
Located in Paris, FR
Facial Maze, 'Axiom' collection by Linie Design
Rectangular handmade rug.
Materials: 95% New Zealand Wool / 5% Linen
Hand knotted rug
Dimensions: 170 cm x 240 cm
An artistic and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Linen
'Secret Mind' Handmade Rug by Linie Design, 240 cm, Wool & Silk
By Linie Design
Located in Paris, FR
Secret Mind, 'Axiom' collection by Linie Design
Rectangular handmade rug.
Materials: 70% New Zealand Wool / 30% Silk
Hand knotted rug
Dimensions: 170 cm x 240 cm
An artistic and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk, Wool
Oversized Swedish Inspired Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Oversized Swedish Design rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 15'0" × 25'0" (457 × 762 cm)
Popularity of Swedish rugs seems to match that of Classic Persian rugs. Despite their shared sour...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
'Zenith Moon' Handmade Rug by Linie Design, 250 cm, Wool
By Linie Design
Located in Paris, FR
Zenith Moon, 'Axiom' collection by Linie Design
Rectangular handmade rug.
Material: Wool
Hand knotted rug
Dimensions: 80 cm x 250 cm
An artistic and visually alluring hand-knott...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
5x7 ft Handmade Beni Ourain Moroccan Tulu Rug Made of Ivory, Brown & Black Wool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This modern hand knotted Moroccan rug features a sparse, geometric design of lozenges, made of highest quality un-dyed natura, l hand-spun, luxurious sheep's wool, with thick, soft p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Scandinavian Runner Swedish Rollakan Beige Field
Located in Ferrara, IT
Be prepared to be captivated by the beautiful Swedish Rollakan Rug! This eye-catching piece combines simple design with a flat weaving technique, crea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Tribal Caucasian Derived Square Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
a late 20th century Turkish rug derived from early 20th century Caucasian rugs
4'5'' x 5'3''
Category
Late 20th Century Kazak Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Caucasian Eagle Kazak Rug
Located in Gainesville, VA
Stunning Antique Caucasian Kazak eagle Rug with measurements of 4ft 5in width by 7ft 5in length. This rug is in excellent condition considering its rich history. Feel free to message...
Category
19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Runner in Blue, Beige & Gold Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 3x9 runner is a new addition to the Scandinavian Collection by Rug & Kilim. Hand-knotted in wool, its design reflects a contemporary take on Swedish Deco style.
Further On the ...
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Karachov Kazak Rug
Located in Gainesville, VA
A stunning Karachov Kazak rug that originates from Russia in the 19th century. This rug has a rich history and is in excellent condition! The measurements are 4’9” by 6’’9”ft. Feel f...
Category
19th Century Russian Kazak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Fachralo Kazak Rug
Located in Gainesville, VA
A stunning Antique Fachralo Kazak rug that measures in at 4’6” by 5’2” ft. This Rug is in excellent condition considering its rich history. Feel free to message me in regards to this...
Category
19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Seychour Caucasian Rug
Located in Gainesville, VA
A stunning antique Seychour Caucasian rug that originates from Azerbaijan in the 19th century. This rug has a rich history and is in very good condition. Measurements are 3’5” by 6’4...
Category
19th Century Azerbaijani Kazak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Fachralo Kazak Rug
Located in Gainesville, VA
A stunning Antique Fachralo Kazak Rug that measures in at 3’9” by 4’8” ft. This rug is in excellent condition considering its rich history. Feel free to message me regarding this lis...
Category
19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
20th Century Swedish rag rug Hälsinglands Söderhamn - handwoven
Located in Asarum, SE
This piece of handcrafted art is from the late 1950´s. "
Two very well woven and identical rag rugs sewn together, create a wide and beautiful rag rug. Lovely handcraft from the late...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Antique Handwoven Luxury Kazak Wool Red / Ivory Runner 4'4" x 9'
Located in Secaucus, NJ
An Antique Persian fine Kazak runner is a slender and captivating textile originating from the Kazak region in the Caucasus. Handwoven with premium wool and natural dyes, its bold ge...
Category
20th Century Persian Kazak Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Custom Beni Ourain Rug, Modern Hand Knotted Moroccan Rug Made of Organic Wool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A contemporary hand-knotted Moroccan rug, made of plant dyed sheep wool.
Soft, comfy pile that is ideal for families with kids.
We can custom-produce a new one in any size, pile hig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s pretty antique distressed Kazak rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 19th century Caucasian rug with beautiful geometrical design and nice natural colours, in a distressed condition, with important wears and some damages, entirely hand ...
Category
Late 19th Century Kazakhstani Kazak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Collect Rug, SC85 - Camel - by Space Copenhagen for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
The Collect rugs are crafted by skilled artisans in Bikaner, India, with the undyed natural wool woven on a handloom. The work and expertise invested into each rug underscores the ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Polyester
20th Century Swedish rag rug Smålands Jenny´s Nr:1 - handwoven
Located in Asarum, SE
A fantastic Swedish rag rug, woven by hand in the late 1950´s in Alvesta, Småland, Sweden. Woven by Jenny Andersson in the late 1950´s. It´s in good condition, rarely used!
Machin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Collect Rug, SC85 - Stone- by Space Copenhagen for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
The Collect rugs are crafted by skilled artisans in Bikaner, India, with the undyed natural wool woven on a handloom. The work and expertise invested into each rug underscores the ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Polyester
20th Century Swedish rag rug Smålands Doris Nr:4 - handwoven
Located in Asarum, SE
A fantastic Swedish rag rug, woven by hand in the late 1950´s in Madesjö Småland, Sweden. Woven Doris Johansson. It´s in good condition, rarely used!
Machine washable at 40 degre...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
20th Century Swedish rag rug Hälsinglands Idenors socken - handwoven
Located in Asarum, SE
Carefully woven rag rug with elements of rabbit fur in the pattern. Beautiful vintage rag rug from the early 1960s. Rarely used, very good condition! Unique piece of handcraft. It´s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Fur, Cotton
20th Century Swedish rag rug Ölands Eddy´s sommaräng Vallmo - handwoven
Located in Asarum, SE
A fantastic Swedish rag rug, woven by hand in the late 1960´s in Himmelsberga Öland, Sweden. Woven by Eddy Jonasson. Eddy was born in 1926 and wove a lot of beautiful rag rugs on dem...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
20th Century Swedish rag rug Ölands Eddy´s sommaräng Blåklocka - handwoven
Located in Asarum, SE
A fantastic Swedish rag rug, woven by hand in the late 1960´s in Himmelsberga Öland, Sweden. Woven by Eddy Jonasson. Eddy was born in 1926 and wove a lot of beautiful rag rugs on dem...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Large Swedish Flatweave Kilim Area Rug
Located in London, GB
Flatweave carpets - known as röllakan - have been woven in Sweden since the 17th Century or earlier, but experienced a particular revival in the mid-20th Century, incorporating eleme...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet, c. 1900
Located in London, GB
Antique Karabagh rugs are much sought after by collectors and designers as they boast some of the oldest and most varied designs of all Caucasian weavings, and represent perhaps the ...
Category
Early 1900s Kazak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
20th Century Swedish rag rug Hälsinglands Trönö - handwoven
Located in Asarum, SE
A fantastic Swedish rag rug, carefully handwoven rag rug with elements of rabbit fur in the pattern. Beautiful vintage rag rug from the 1960´s. Unique piece of handcraft. Washable i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Fur, 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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