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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Style: Arts and Crafts
Style: Medieval
Floral Red, Pink, Blue, and Cream Wool Orley Shabahang Persian Rug, 4' x 6'
Located in New York, NY
Welcome this 4' x 6' floral red, pink, blue, and cream wool Orley Shabahang Persian rug into your home. As serene as looking upon a scene of lush roses snaking their way around a tre...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau 1900s Arts & Crafts Wool Rug by C.F.A. Voysey
Located in New York, NY
1900s Arts & Crafts wool rug by C.F.A. Voysey
Size: 12'2" × 15'7" (370 × 474 cm)
Color: Green, Ivory, Pink, Red, Taupe, Violet
A rare and remarkable rug, hand made in the 1900s. It i...
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
12'x12' Linen Beige Wool and Silk Directional Hand Knotted Oriental Round Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Beige, Silk With Textured Wool Hand Knotted, Directional Vase Design, Square Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the cent...
Category
2010s Indian Medieval Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Arts & Crafts Style Rug in Beige-Brown and Blue Floral Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Newly added to Rug & Kilim’s European Collection, a 3x5 inspired by classic Arts & Crafts rugs of the early 20th century. The beige-brown colorway enjoys a fabulous play with the blu...
Category
2010s Chinese Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swedish Tapestry Weave by Märta Mass-Fjetterström 'Gront Pa Linne'
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish tapestry weave by Marta Mass Fjetterström (Gront Pa linne)
Size: 4'4" × 4'5" (134 × 134 cm)
This vintage Swedish flatweave rug, attributed to the celebrated designer ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
8'10"x11'10" Ivory Pure Wool Hand Knotted Mahal Design Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Oversized, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craftsmanship technique...
Category
2010s Indian Medieval Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Ivory William Morris Inspired Area Rug
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Hand-knotted, wool pile on a cotton foundation.
4'3" x 6'1"
New
Origin: India
Field Color: Ivory
Border Color: Ivory
Accent Color: Light-Green, Dark-Green, Gold, Brown, Light-B...
Category
2010s Indian Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Wonderful Vintage French screen printed by hand Tapestry « departure to hunt »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the elegance of this mid-century French screen-printed by hand tapestry featuring the exquisite design of «Departure for falcon hunting on horseback”
This tapestry, a repli...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Medieval Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Linen
Ultra-Soft Padded Burnt-Orange Birds
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Premium ultra soft 1/4" pile with non-slip padded backing.
3' x 5'
New
Origin: China
Field Color: Burnt-Orange
Border Color: Blue
Accent Colors: Blue, Ivory, Black, Yellow
Tu...
Category
2010s Chinese Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Pompeian Red Hand Knotted Antique Persian Hamadan Soft Wool Clean Rug 8'5"x11'3"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category
1930s Indian Medieval Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Midcentury European Inspired Handmade Khotan Runner
Located in New York, NY
A vintage East Turkestan Khotan rug in runner format handmade during the mid-20th century. The design is unusual for a traditional Khotan and is clearly inspired by European designs ...
Category
Mid-20th Century East Turkestani Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Linde Burkhardt European Rug Etruscan Design Hand Knotted Pink Grey
Located in Firenze, IT
Handmade rug in Nepal based on a design by Linde Burkhardt. This rug is part of the collection "Dalle Gioie degli Etruschi" made exclusively for the Boralevi Gallery in Florence. Thi...
Category
2010s Tibetan Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Early 20th Century Irish Donegal Arts & Crafts Carpet (3'6" x 11'2" -107 x 341 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Irish Donegal Arts & Crafts Carpet (3'6" x 11'2" -107 x 341 )
Category
1910s Irish Arts and Crafts Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Blue Overdyed Vintage Persian Kerman Soft Wool Distressed Hand Knotted Clean Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category
1960s Persian Medieval Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Arts & Crafts Wool Rug with Flowers & Butterflies in Red, Brown, Green, 3' x 5'
Located in New York, NY
This handknotted Arts & Crafts wool rug, featuring a stunning pattern of stylized flowers and butterflies in rich hues of red, brown, and green, brings nature-inspired elegance to an...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Donegal Irish Rug. 10 ft 2 in x 10 ft 4 in (3.1 m x 3.15 m)
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful square size antique Donegal Irish rug, country of origin: Ireland, circa 1920. Size: 10 ft 2 in x 10 ft 4 in (3.1 m x 3.15 m)
Delicate b...
Category
Early 19th Century Irish Arts and Crafts Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Wonderful Vintage French screen printed by hand Tapestry « Maximilian's Hunt »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the elegance of this mid-century French hand-printed tapestry featuring the exquisite design of « The month of July or The sign of the lion or The report, from the tapestry ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Medieval Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Linen
Denim Blue Vintage Persian Shiraz Intricate Design Pure Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category
1960s Persian Medieval Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Rare Vintage Arts & Crafts Donegal Rug
Located in New York, NY
A rare Vintage Arts & Crafts Donegal rug in aubergine and green
Size: 10'4" × 10'6" (314 × 320 cm)
A vintage hand-knotted wool Donegal rug, possibly by Alexander Morton. A vast dusty...
Category
Mid-20th Century Irish Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Orange Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
a late 19th-century antique Oushak rug featuring a pumpkin orange field and teal border
Measures: 12'10” x 14'6”
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Arts and Crafts Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
4'1"x10'4" Sari Silk with Textured Wool Runner Mamluk Design Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Colorful Sari Silk with Textured Wool Wide Runner Mamluk Design Hand Knotted Oriental Rug. It has been woven for months and months in the centur...
Category
2010s Indian Medieval Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Doris Leslie Blau 1900s William Morris Textile
Located in New York, NY
1900s William Morris Textile
Size: 5'4" × 6'5" (162 × 195 cm)
A magnificent William Morris design antique rug that features its naturalistic forms, plants, fowl and pastel colours. A...
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Arts & Crafts Rug by Gavin Morton
By Gavin Morton
Located in New York, NY
Arts & Crafts Rug by Gavin Morton
Size: 14'6" × 22'0" (441 × 670 cm)
A large hand-knotted wool rug from the early 20th century, in excellent condition. This is a rare Gavin Morton pi...
Category
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Beige, Sheared Low Distressed Worn Wool, Hand Knotted Vintage Persian Shiraz Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category
1960s Persian Medieval Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
2'8"x9'6" Overdyed Green Vintage Persian Worn Down Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Overdyed Green, Vintage Persian with Geometric Pattern, Worn Down, Distressed, Zero Pile, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Narrow Runner, Oriental Rug
...
Category
1960s Persian Medieval Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
2'7"x7'7" Scarlet Red Vintage Persian Bakhtiar Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Scarlet Red, Vintage Persian Bakhtiar with Geometric Pattern, Cropped Thin, Zero Pile, Even Wear, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Good Condition, Runn...
Category
1960s Persian Medieval Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
11'8"x11'8" Extremely Durable Hand Knotted Gray Afghan Peshawar Round Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Extremely Durable Hand Knotted Gray Afghan Peshawar with All Over Design Oriental Round Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the ce...
Category
2010s Afghan Medieval Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
2'6"x8'10" Wine Red Vintage Northwest Persian Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Wine Red, Vintage Northwest Persian with Bird Figurines, Shaved Down, Zero Pile, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Runner, Oriental Rug
Primary material...
Category
1960s Persian Medieval Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
2'8"x9'10" Salsa Red Vintage Northwest Persian 100% Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Salsa Red, Vintage Northwest Persian with Serrated Leaf Design, Shaved Low, Zero Pile, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Runner, Oriental Rug
Primary ma...
Category
1960s Persian Medieval Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Caucasian Wide Runner High KPSI, Good Cond, Hand Knotted Brown Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous hand-knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category
1890s Azerbaijani Medieval Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
9'x12' Imperial Blue Peshawar with Pazyryk Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Imperial Blue, Overdyed Peshawar with Pazyryk Design, Zero Pile, Distressed, Pure Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Latex: No Pile
height: 0.25 Inches
Style: ...
Category
2010s Afghan Medieval Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Irish Donegal Rug. Size: 15 ft 5 in x 16 ft 8 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful large square size antique Irish Donegal rug, country of origin / rug type: Irish rug, circa 1930's. Size: 15 ft 5 in x 16 ft 8 in (4.7 m x 5.08 m)
Category
1930s Northern Irish Arts and Crafts Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Wonderful Vintage French screen printed by hand Tapestry « Maximilian's Hunt »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the elegance of this mid-century French hand-printed tapestry featuring the exquisite design of « The month of July or The sign of the lion or The report, from the tapestry ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Medieval Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Linen
Nice Vintage Kalamkar Ispahan
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful midcentury hand painted kalamkar with a nice design of Safavid period and beautiful colors, hand painted on cotton foundation.
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Medieval Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Antique Persian Sarab Rug with Rustic Arts & Craft Style
Located in Dallas, TX
70981 Antique Persian Sarab Rug with Rustic Artisan Style 03'08 x 06'01. This hand-knotted Antique Persian Sarab Rug features an all-over geometric pattern composed of boteh motifs i...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Arts and Crafts Donegal Rug by C. F. A. Voysey
Located in New York, NY
Arts and Crafts Donegal Rug by C. F. A. Voysey
Size: 11'0" × 12'8" (335 × 386 cm)
A rare and remarkable rug, hand made in the 1920s. It is in excellent condition, consistent with age...
Category
Early 20th Century Northern Irish Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Arts and Crafts Donegal Irish Rug.11 ft x 17 ft 9 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique Arts & Crafts Donegal Rug, Country of Origin: Ireland, Circa date: Early 20th Century. Size: 11 ft x 17 ft 9 in (3.35 m x 5.41 m)
Category
Early 20th Century Irish Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Rug Doormat Oriental Rug Half Circular Interior Carpet Mat Entrance Way
Located in Wembley, GB
Handmade carpet Oriental rug featuring a traditional floral pattern woven in deep rich tones created by organic vegetable dyes on lamb wool, this little mat is perfect for any modern...
Category
1970s Azerbaijani Arts and Crafts Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
5'10"x8'8" White 14th Century Mamluk Dynasty Pattern Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Pearl White, 14th Century Mamluk Dynasty Pattern with Star Medallion Design, Hand Knotted, Vibrant and Soft Wool, Natural Dyes, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Latex: No Pile
h...
Category
2010s Afghan Medieval Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
9'1"x11'9" Brown Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Soft Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Cedar Brown, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Soft Wool, Vegetable Dyes, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Latex: No Pile
height: 0.25 Inches
Style: T...
Category
2010s Afghan Medieval Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
9'9"x9'9" Gray Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Hand Knotted All Wool Round Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Spanish Gray, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, Soft and Velvety Wool, Veggie Dyes, Round, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Latex: No Pile
height: 0....
Category
2010s Afghan Medieval Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
12'x15'5" Gray Afghan Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Sonic Gray, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, Soft and Velvety Wool, Natural Dyes, Oversized, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Latex: No Pile
height: ...
Category
2010s Afghan Medieval Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Nazmiyal Antique Arts & Crafts English Wilton Carpet. 12 ft 8 in x 15 ft
Located in New York, NY
Antique Arts & Crafts rug, Origin: England, circa 1920s. Size: 12 ft. 8 in x 15 ft. (3.86 m x 4.57 m)
This arresting antique English Arts & Crafts Wilton carpet represents the sub...
Category
19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
5'x6'9" Gray Afghan Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Nevada Gray, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Natural Dyes, Hand Knotted, Soft Wool, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Latex: No Pile
height: 0.25 Inches
Style: Tra...
Category
2010s Afghan Medieval Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Pretty Vintage Aubusson Style médiéval design Jacquard Tapestry « the harvest »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
very beautiful Aubusson style tapestry, with a design of a medieval tapestry
That Tapestry has been created in about 1530 by B. Van Orley, creator of "Chasses de Maximilien"
(acces...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Medieval Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
5'7"x8' Red Vintage Persian Shiraz with Bird Figurines Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Blush Red, Vintage Persian Shiraz with Small Bird Figurines and Geometric Design, Good Condition, Clean, Even Wear, Pure Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Late...
Category
1940s Persian Medieval Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
5'10"x8'10" Onyx Black Botanical Design Wool and Silk Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Onyx Black, Borderless Botanical Design, Half Wool and Half Silk, Densely Woven, Soft Pile, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool & Silk
Latex: No Pile
height: 0.25 Inc...
Category
2010s Indian Medieval Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Purple Overdyed Hand Knotted Old Persian Hamadan Wool Clean Rustic Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category
1960s Persian Medieval Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
4'x11'6" Gray Aryana Afghan Vegetable Dyes Hand Knotted Wool Wide Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Shiny Luster Gray and Squash Orange Border, Vibrant Wool, Aryana Fine Afghan Vegetable Dyes, Hand Knotted Geometric Village Design, Wide Runner Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
L...
Category
2010s Afghan Medieval Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
8'x9'9" Ice Gray Hand Knotted Pure Wool Birds Paradise Peshawar Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Ice Gray, Hand Knotted, Soft Wool, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise, Abrash, Natural Dyes, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Latex: No Pile
height: 0.25 Inches
Style: Trans...
Category
2010s Afghan Medieval Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
4'1"x9'10" Misty Gray Pure Wool Armenian Inspired Caucasian Design Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Armenian Inspired Caucasian Design, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weavin...
Category
2010s Afghan Medieval Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Large Arts & Crafts Rug by Gavin Morton re-sized
By Gavin Morton
Located in New York, NY
Large Arts & Crafts Rug by Gavin Morton ‘size adjusted’
Size: 13'0" × 19'0" (396 × 579 cm)
A large hand-knotted wool rug from the early 20th century, in excellent condition. This is ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
13'1"x19'9" Barn Red, Afghan Khamyab, Shiny Wool, Hand Knotted, Mansion Size Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Barn Red, Afghan Khamyab, Denser Weave with Shiny Wool, Hand Knotted, Mansion Size Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Latex: No Pile
height: 0.25 Inches
Style: Traditional
Primary...
Category
2010s Afghan Medieval Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Wonderful Vintage French screen printed by hand Tapestry « Maximilian's Hunt »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the elegance of this mid-century French hand-printed tapestry featuring the exquisite design of « The month of July or The sign of the lion or The report, from the tapestry ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Medieval Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Linen
2'5"x10'1" Ivory Hand Knotted Wool and Silk Rajasthan Runner Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Hand Knotted Rajasthan Design Wool and Silk Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craftsmanship t...
Category
2010s Indian Medieval Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
14'x14' Lamp Room Gray Hand Knotted Wool & Silk Zoroastrian Design Square Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Hand Knotted Broken Persian Design, Wool And Silk, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craftsma...
Category
2010s Indian Medieval Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Karastan Rug - Red Sarough Design - SIZE 34 in by 60" RR5261
By Karastan
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a vintage Karastan rug with a red sarough design. Made in the 1980s, the rug is in excellent condition with 100% wool pile. (In the 1980s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
10'x13'9" Rainer Gray Karajeh Geometric Design Hand Knotted 100% Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Organic Wool Karajeh and Geometric Design Hand Knotted Oriental Rug. It has been woven for months and months in the centuries-old Persian weavin...
Category
2010s Indian Medieval 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.