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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Mid-20th Century Uzbek Samarkand Suzani with a Script
Located in Istanbul, TR
It has an unusual lay out and design elements.
Category
Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Mid-20th Century Red Moroccan Tribal Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful hand knotted wool Moroccan rug. This rug has a red field and white tribal accents.
The rug measures 7'0" x 9'3".
circa 1970.
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug designed by Sofia Rostad for Louis De Poortere , 1970s.
By Zofia Butrymowicz
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Large 'art rug with colorful geometric patterns designed by Sofia Rostad for Louis De Poortere , 1970s.
Composition: 100% polyamide, made in Belgium.
Excellent condition, in shades ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Nylon
Pretty Large Vintage French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry « pastoral loves »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Introducing a magnificent 20th-century tapestry that captures the essence of the gentle joys of life, festivities, music, and above all, love. Set against a rustic backdrop, shepherd...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Fine Grade Burchell Zebra Hide
Located in Saint Louis, US
We offer a variety of the finest grade Burchell Zebra Skins straight from South Africa. We hand select each zebra for its uniqueness in color, stripes and natural marks.
Category
2010s African Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Zebra Hide
$1,760 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Turkish Handmade Patchwork Rug – Union Jack Design in Overdyed Vintage Carpets
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Handmade Turkish Patchwork Rug – Union Jack Design in Overdyed Vintage Carpets
This handmade Turkish patchwork rug features a bold reinterpretation of the Union Jack flag, crafted f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$1,200 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Shag Pile Mohair Tulu Rug. Yellow and Hot Pink Colors. Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This handmade rug is called "Flikli" in Turkey which is a word for a "flokati" style shag pile (Tulu) handmade rugs produced for daily use by Nomads in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Mohair, Wool
$650 Sale Price
60% Off
Art Deco Chinese Motif Rug
Located in Riverdale, NY
Art Deco Chinese Lantern Rug from the 1920's. Deep wine hand knotted ground with Deco Chinese motifs in each corner. Lush hand feels like wool/silk blend. 1920's China. Measures 56" ...
Category
1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
'Mis-Shapes' Contemporary Irregular Abstract Shape Hand Tufted Rug by RAG Home
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
'Mis-Shapes'
Contemporary irregular abstract shape hand-tufted wool rug
A combination of neatness and abstraction. A fluid patterns and shades of primary colors from vibrant to pas...
Category
2010s Indonesian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Acrylic
$2,024 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Blue And White Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed Sky Blue And White Striped Rug-8'x10'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manufacturing te...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
$542 Sale Price
30% Off
Vintage Tulu Shag Runner Rug in Beige and Cream with High Pile - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Turkey circa 1950-1960, this 3x8 vintage shag runner rug enjoys a resplendent high pile in beige and cream tones complementing geometric sensibilities of Tulu lineag...
Category
1950s Turkish Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Irregular Shape Hand-Tufted Wool Rug 'Kembang Setaman' by RAG Home
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Irregular shape hand-tufted wool rug 'Kembang Setaman' by RAG Home
A modern and abstract interpretation of traditional savoir-faire craftsmanship - the art of embroidery. Like a flo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
8x11 Ft Hand Knotted Turkish Area Rug with Floral Design and Soft Green Field
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our sun-faded rugs are all one-of-a-kind, hand-knotted, 50-70 year-old vintage pieces. They each boast their own singular handmade aesthetic drawn from the centuries-old Turkish rug-...
Category
1960s Turkish Country Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Rug Pillowcase Made from Mid-19th C. Turkmen Ersari Rug Fragment
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pillowcase is made from an antique Turkmen, Ersari tribe main rug fragment dating back to 1860s.
It does not come with an insert but a bag made to size to accommodate insert mater...
Category
Mid-19th Century Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
11'x13' Red Semi Antique Persian Heriz Clean Pure Wool Hand Knotted Squarish Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Crimson Red, Semi Antique, Persian Heriz, Full Pile, Clean, Soft and in Very Good Condition, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Squarish, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Latex: No
Pile he...
Category
1960s Persian Medieval Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$3,570 Sale Price
25% Off
Red Mashad Wool Hand Knotted Rug 8 ft x 11 ft, Mashad Medallion Classic
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique Persian Mashad rug was hand-knotted in northeastern Iran between 1900 and 1920, a period known for robust workshop production and richly saturated palettes. Woven entire...
Category
Early 1900s Persian Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1890s Green Antique Indian Agra Handmade Wool Rug with Floral Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
A rare and graceful Agra from the late 19th century, this handwoven wool rug showcases the refined artistry of Topkapi-inspired design. The celadon field is adorned with a repeating ...
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Agra Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4464
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
$120 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Persian Heriz Serapi Rug Hand-Knotted Terracotta & Indigo Wool
Located in Norwalk, CT
This stunning Antique Persian Heriz rug showcases the iconic geometric artistry and rugged durability that collectors prize from the Northwest Persian highlands. Featuring a vibrant ...
Category
20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Pretty 20th century modern french Aubusson tapestry by « Claude Picard »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful 20th century Aubusson tapestry with a modern design by french painter « Claude Picard », representing a rooster and three birds among the ...
Category
1970s French Aubusson Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Aydin Kilim Rug Wool Old Vintage Western Anatolian Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is Western Anatolian Antique Kilim from the Aydin region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
This highly collectible antique kilim has wonderful special colors and tex...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
$21,000 Sale Price
25% Off
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Senneh Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
early 20th century Persian Senneh Accent Size Antique Rug
Details
rug no. j3195
size 4' 6" x 6' 6" (137 x 198 cm)
Antique Senneh rugs are one of the most distinctive of all Persian...
Category
20th Century Persian American Colonial Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1960s Red Vintage Turkish Runner 3'3" x 10'11"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Introducing a one-of-a-kind vintage Turkish hand-knotted wool rug, carefully crafted by skilled artisans using traditional techniques passed down through generations. This exquisite ...
Category
1960s Turkish Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,306 Sale Price
40% Off
Modern Organic Moroccan Style Wool Rug With Solid Ivory Color
Located in Norwalk, CT
This contemporary Moroccan-style hand-knotted wool rug features an ivory field and fringes with a plush, solid design.
This rug measures 8'6" x 10'2".
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Organic Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim's Handknotted Modern Abstract Rug in Pink, Gold and Brown
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in luxurious silk, an 8x10 abstract rug from our new and modern selections. Reimagining contemporary style in a delicious high low texture, the rug relishes vivacious hu...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Large Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Turkish Oushak large carpet handmade during the Early 20th century.
Measures: 13' 1" x 16' 4"
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Gorgeous Antique Large 17th century Aubusson Tapestry historical battle scene
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful and rare 17th century French Aubusson tapestry with a nice design in style of Louis XVI, featuring a historical battle probably from Alexander or a Roman battle, conqu...
Category
17th Century French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk, Wool
Zabihi Collection Dramatic Mid 19th Century English Needlepoint
Located in New York, NY
Dramatic mid 19th Century English Needlepoint ~
7'7'' x 16'3''
English needlepoint rugs, renowned for their profuse floral motifs, reached an artistic zenith in 1700-1750 but were...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Contemporary Snow Leopard Rug by TeHer Rugs — Hand-Knotted Himalayan Wool & Silk
Located in Miami, FL
Snow Leopard Rug, Contemporary Hand-Knotted Himalayan Wool and Bamboo Silk by TeHer Art Rugs.
This contemporary Snow Leopard rug is a striking reinterpretation of the legendary Hima...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Oriental Vintage Rug Art Deco Style Chinese Rugs, Rust Handmade Carpet Rugs
Located in Wembley, GB
This wool rug is one of the unusual rugs of the 1900 s which are Art Deco rugs in excellent condition with a rust background colour contrasting the stylish yellow border and the moti...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Art Deco Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
pretty antique French medieval design Aubusson style Jacquard tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Experience the timeless elegance of 'Scènes Galantes,' a stunning early 20th century French tapestry featuring a medieval design inspired by the 15th-century masterpiece from the Cl...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Afyon Kilim Western Anatolian Rug Old Traditional Natural Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is Western Anatolian Vintage Kilim from the Afyon region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
This highly collectible antique kilim has a wonderful special color and t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
$2,775 Sale Price
25% Off
Modern Multicolor Handmade Abstract Custom Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Apadana's Modern Abstract wool custom rug. Custom sizes and colors made-to-order.
Material: 16-30 Silk and Wool 100KN.
Techniques: Hand-Knotted.
Style: Modern.
Lead time: Approx. 15...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$7,200 / item
Pretty Vintage Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful vintage French Aubusson style tapestry with a nice design of the women and men of the town inside the wood, and with a river. and with beautiful colours, entirely woven wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
6.3x10 Ft Handmade Turkish Vintage Rug in Soft Red, Beige with Blue Solid Border
Located in Spring Valley, NY
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 Rustic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$1,302 Sale Price
29% Off
Bespoke Wool Checkerboard Moroccan Style Rug in Brown & Ivory. Contemporary
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A striking hand-knotted Moroccan style rug featuring a bold checkerboard design in rich brown and ivory. Meticulously crafted by our team using 100% natural undyed wool on a wool fou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Minimalist Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$549 Sale Price / item
34% Off
Riff Rug from Souda, Customizable, 8x10 ft, Braided, Multicolored 04
By Luft Tanaka, Souda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for an 8 x 10 rug in the colors shown in the first image plus a rug pad for use on hard surfaces.
We offer a number of different colors. We can mix colors akin to th...
Category
2010s American Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
The Verdant Bloom: A Rare Chinese Art Deco Oval Rug of Refined Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
78991 Antique Green Chinese Art Deco Oval Rug, 02'07 x 04'05. Exuding aristocratic charm and evocative elegance, this hand-knotted wool Chinese Art Deco oval rug is a sublime represe...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
The Crimson Legacy: A Vintage Persian Heriz of Timeless Nobility
Located in Dallas, TX
79294 Vintage Persian Heriz Rug, 09'08 x 12'10. Commanding in presence and steeped in history, this hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Heriz rug embodies the grandeur of Northwest Per...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Moroccan Beni Mrirt Rug – Hand-Knotted Beige Wool with Abstract Textured
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
This hand-knotted Moroccan Beni Mrirt rug presents a quiet, sculptural elegance with its soft abstract patchwork pattern subtly raised within a single-tone natural beige wool field. ...
Category
2010s Moroccan Organic Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
cc-tapis Moire' Collection Splash Lilac Rug by by Objects of Common Interest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The starting point and inspiration for Objects of Common Interest comes from the observation of landscapes and natural materials but specifically how they transform through erosion a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1950's Signed Les Éditions d'Art de Rambouillet Medieval Hunting Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
78549 Vintage Les Éditions d'Art de Rambouillet French Tapestry, 04'09 x 05'01. Woven not merely with wool but with the legacy of French aristocracy, this signed vintage Les Éditions d’Art de Rambouillet tapestry...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
cc-tapis Dentelle Hexagone So Much Fun Collection by Claude Cartier Studio
By cc-tapis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
So much fun is a collection of rugs where black and white geometric elements define joyful and colorful patterns giving life to 3 different designs, customizable in multiple variations in terms of size, colors, and textures. A collection that offers different production techniques from hand-knotted to hand-woven.
Claude Cartier Decoration...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bright Coral Antique Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
Bright coral antique Turkish Large Room size rug, circa 1920.
Measures: 11'4" x 14'1".
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 9x12 Blue And Pink Geometric Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Reversible Sky Blue And Pink Geometric Patterned Indian Rug - 9'x12' (270x360cm)
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn....
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Zabihi Collection Tribal Persian Small Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an early 20th-century Antique Persian Rug. Zipper closure and poly-fill provided.
Measures: 16'' x 16''
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
4.7x8 Ft Mid-Century Traditional Handmade Turkish Village Rug with Medallion
Located in Spring Valley, NY
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
$521 Sale Price
30% Off
Indian Kandahar 100% Wool Geometric Area Rug Urn Vase Bakharti
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage hand knotted Kandahar 100% virgin wool pile area rug. Features a geometric design with boxes / tiles / squares with different motifs. Mostly...
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Sivas Traditional Kilim Central Anatolian Old Rug Turkish Wool Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is Central Anatolian Antique Kilim from the Sivas region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
Sivas In the third century, Sivas was a Roman city known as Sebastea, the capital of Armenia Minor. Flourishing under Byzantine rule, Sivas reached a peak of prosperity under the Seljuks, only to be plundered in the fourteenth century by Tamerlane, as it was an important venue on the Persian and Iraqi trade routes. The Sivas region is inhabited by Turkish and Kurdish people, and until the genocide wrought by the Turks early this century, many Armenians dwelt there as well. Sivas gained certain fame as the site for the Sivas Congress of September 1919, convened by Mustafa Kemal...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
$2,437 Sale Price
25% Off
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, White & Green Leaf Patterned Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed White And Green Leaf Patterned Indian Rug-6'x9'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manufa...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
$542 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Uzbek Ikat Chapan
Located in Istanbul, TR
A very strong graphic example to the period.
Sleeve to sleeve: 64.5''.
Neck to hem: 50.7''.
Chapan has no lining.
Category
Late 19th Century Uzbek Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Zeki Muren Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, 06'09 x 10'00
Located in Dallas, TX
52138 Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, 06'09 x 10'00. Warm and inviting with its perfectly worn-in charm, this distressed vintage Turkish Sivas area rug beautifully embodies a Modern Indus...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Art Nouveau Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Tiger Pictorial Rug Design in Burnt Orange and Blue
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 9x13 modern tiger pictorial rug features a vibrant colorway of burnt orange, blue and black tones.
On the Design:
Hand-knotted in wool pile, a 9x13 con...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
cc-tapis STRIPES handmade rug by Eny Lee Parker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Eny Lee Parker, a spatial designer based in New York, draws inspiration from her work with clay. She physically sculpts with clay, then scans the textures and irregular edges to crea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$8,453 Sale Price / item
15% Off
Wonderful Luxurious Large European Savonnerie Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful and fine over size Savonnerie rug with a floral design of Louis 16th and beautiful colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Black & Gold Customizable Art Deco Estrella Cowhide Area Floor Rug Large
By Art Hide
Located in Charlotte, NC
Your lounge room just got a helluva lot more glam with the entrance of this 1970s glam rock-inspired Classic, in jet black herringbone combined with lots of gold! Let’s face it, tthe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cowhide
$3,395 Sale Price / item
15% Off
New Colorful Turkish Oushak Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
52218 New colorful Turkish Oushak Rug, 10.02 x 13.00.Emanating modern style with incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool exquisite Turkish Oushak rug is a captivating v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
6x9.6 Ft Modern Area Rug in Brown, Turkish Wool Carpet, Handmade 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
20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
20th Century, Andy Warhol for Sphinx Round Rug
By Andy Warhol
Located in Turin, Turin
Andy Warhol was a prominent American artist who was a leading figure in the Pop Art movement. His work explored themes of consumerism, celebrity, and mass production, often using tec...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Textile
Nazmiyal Collection Antique Chinese Deco Rug 9 ft x 11 ft 8 in
Located in New York, NY
Rare Antique Chinese Deco Collectible Rug with Geometric and Floral Design, Origin: China, Circa date: 1920
Category
20th Century Chinese Art Deco 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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