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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Style: Neoclassical
Style: Bohemian
Red Distressed Look Wool Hand Knotted Vintage Bohemian Persian Heriz Cleaned 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 Bohemian Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Purple Moroccan Rug, Boho Tribal Chic Meets Global Midcentury
Located in Dallas, TX
21288 Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug, 06'09 x 10'01.
Global style meets eclectic boho chic in this hand-knotted wool vintage Moroccan rug. The visual intricacy and bohemian color palett...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Red Worn Wool Hand Knotted Vintage Bohemian Persian Heriz Rustic Feel 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 Bohemian Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Red Hand Knotted Vintage Bohemian Persian Heriz Rustic Look Pure Wool 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 Bohemian Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Red Vintage Persian Heriz Rustic Feel Even Wear Wool Hand Knotted Cleaned 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 Bohemian Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Red Hand Knotted Old Bohemian Persian Heriz Rustic Feel Worn Wool Cleaned 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 Bohemian Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Decorative Persian Tabriz Carpet
Located in New York, NY
1940s Persian Tabriz rug
Measures: 4'6''' x 6'2''
Category
20th Century American Classical Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Lavender Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
52271 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 01'08 x 03'00. In this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug, Boho Chic aesthetics converge with tribal enchantment to create a captivating v...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, Global Style Meets Eclectic Boho Chic
Located in Dallas, TX
21268 Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, 05'08 x 09'00.
Global style meets eclectic boho chic in this hand-knotted wool vintage Moroccan rug. The visual intricacy and nature-inspired...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Large Colorful 19th Century Antique European Neoclassical Hallway, Runner Carpet
Located in Madrid, ES
Acquired from an important estate some years ago in Madrid, this grand scale (6.4 meters / 21 feet long) neoclassical runner carpet once furnished the hallway or stairway of a notabl...
Category
19th Century Spanish Neoclassical Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Orange Old Bohemian Persian Heriz Rustic Feel Worn Wool Hand Knotted Cleaned 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 Bohemian Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, Bohemian Meets Modern Desert
Located in Dallas, TX
21263 Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, 05'10 x 12'03.
Warm worldy charm meets modern desert in this hand-knotted wool vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain rug. The visual complexity and spi...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Turkish Tulu Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a mid 20th century Turkish Tulu rug. PolyFill insert and zipper closure provided.
Measures: 18'' x 22''.
Category
20th Century Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Red Vintage Bohemian Persian Heriz Hand Knotted Rustic Feel Wool Cleaned 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 Bohemian Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Red Rustic Look Pure Wool Hand Knotted Vintage Bohemian Persian Heriz 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 Bohemian Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Red Wool Hand Knotted Vintage Bohemian Persian Heriz Rustic Look Cleaned 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 Bohemian Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Red Pure Wool Hand Knotted Vintage Bohemian Persian Heriz Rustic Look 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 Bohemian Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Red Vintage Bohemian Persian Heriz Rustic Feel Wool Hand Knotted Cleaned 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 Bohemian Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Red Hand Knotted Old Bohemian Persian Heriz Large Rustic Look Wool Cleaned 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 Bohemian Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Nomadic Vintage Anatolian Kilim Rug. Flat-Weave Wool Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple yet beautiful wool rug handwoven by the Nomadic tribes in South Central Turkey. Very good condition, sturdy and clean. 100% wool. This Kilim is traditionally woven in two ha...
Category
1970s Turkish Bohemian Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Red Pure Wool Hand Knotted Vintage Bohemian Persian Heriz Rustic Feel 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 Bohemian Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Red Old Bohemian Persian Heriz Even Wear Wool Hand Knotted Rustic Feel 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 Bohemian Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bright Bold Vintage and Modern Handwoven Rainbow Stripe Kilim Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
60678 Vintage Turkish Rainbow Stripe Kilim Rug, 05'08 x 07'01.
Bright, bold, vintage and modern, this handwoven rainbow stripe kilim rug has it al...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Rug Caucasian Karabagh, Handmade Carpet Oriental Rug, Floral Area Rugs
Located in Hampshire, GB
This colourful rug was handwoven and hand-dyed using traditional vegetable dye techniques in Karabagh. Using only the highest quality wool and cotton, this handmade rug has light blu...
Category
1950s Caucasian Bohemian Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Organic Material, Wool
Antique Indian Agra Rug, Timeless Elegance Meets Stylish Durability
Located in Dallas, TX
73276 Antique Indian Agra Rug, 04'10 x 07'08. Indian Agra rugs are handcrafted carpets originating from the city of Agra in Uttar Pradesh, India, renowned for their exceptional quali...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Neoclassical Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
7x10.2 Ft Mid-20th Century Hand Knotted Floral Central Anatolian Wool Area Rug
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1960s featuring an elegant floral design. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Traditional Vintage Anatolian Rug, Handmade Geometric Pattern 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 Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Red Boujad Moroccan Rug by Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21315 Vintage Red Boujad Moroccan Rug, 05'05 x 08'05. Boujad rugs, born from Morocco's Boujad region, are exquisite handwoven treasures reflecting the vibrant artistry passed down by...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Geometric Gallery Rug
Located in New York, NY
MId-20th century Turkish Gallery Size rug with a large scale geometric design
Measures: 6'7'' x 12'.
Category
20th Century Turkish Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Beni M'Guild Moroccan Rug, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21450 Vintage Beni M'Guild Moroccan Rug, 05'08 x 08'10
Emanating nomadic charm with incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool vintage Moroccan rug is a captivating visio...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Square Tabriz Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an early 20th-century Persian Tabriz rug.
Measures: 16'' x 16".
Category
20th Century American Classical Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Vintage Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, Modern Boho Chic Meets Tribal Enchantment
Located in Dallas, TX
21479 Vintage Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, 06'07 x 07'11. Beni Mrirt rugs represent a cherished tradition of Moroccan weaving, lauded for their luxurious texture, geometric designs, and ...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Rug Collection Dazzling Vintage Turkish Konya Rug
Located in New York, NY
3rd Quarter of the 20th century High Pile Geometric Turkish Konya Rug
Details
rug no. j2853
size 4' 1" x 6' (124 x 183 cm)
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Berber Moroccan Kilim Rug with Hot Pink Stripes
Located in Dallas, TX
78437 Vintage Moroccan Kilim Rug, 06'08 x 09'00. ?Emanating boho chic style with incredible detail and texture, this handwoven wool vintage Moroccan kilim rug is a captivating vision...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century American Braided Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage American Braided room size carpet handmade during the Mid-20th Century.
Measures: 8' 0" x 10' 11".
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century French Neoclassical Savonnerie Carpet ( 12'9" x 18'4" - 390 x 560 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century French Neo Classical Savonnerie Carpet
12'9" x 18'4" - 388 x 558
Category
1890s French Neoclassical Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade American Square Quilt
Located in New York, NY
A vintage American square Quilt handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 6' 1" x 6' 4"
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Turkish Tulu Rug
Located in New York, NY
Bohemian mid-20th century Turkish Tulu rug
rug no. r4613
size 4' 3" x 5' 6" (130 x 168 cm)
rug type Tulu.
Category
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Rag Rug, Berber Boucherouite
Located in Dallas, TX
78407 Vintage Moroccan Rag rug, Berber Boucherouite 02'10 x 06'02. With its nomadic charm, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted vintage Moroccan rag rug is a captivating ...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Fabric, Cotton
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century American Braided Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage American Braided room size carpet handmade during the Mid-20th Century.
Measures: 8' 10" x 11' 2".
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Light Blue Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet
Located in New York, NY
1920s Persian Tabriz rug in light blue and light yellow
Measures: 4'5''' x 6'.
Category
Early 20th Century American Classical Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Red Taznakht Moroccan Rug by Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21332 Vintage Red Taznakht Moroccan Rug, 05'11 x 13'00. Taznakht rugs originate from the Taznakht region in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco and are renowned for their vibrant col...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Moroccan Tribal Style Square Wool Rug Handmade in Blue
Located in Norwalk, CT
This beautiful square rug features a contemporary Moroccan style constructed from hand-knotted wool with a stunning blue field. The design includes white and black accents within a m...
Category
2010s Indian Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Purple Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, Bohemian Meets Tribal Enchantment
Located in Dallas, TX
21257 Vintage Purple Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, 07'00 x 07'02. Beni Mrirt rugs epitomize a treasured tradition of Moroccan weaving, renowned for their opulent texture, geometric motifs...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Purple Talsint Moroccan Rug by Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21281 Vintage Purple Talsint Moroccan Rug, 05'08 x 08'07. Talsint Moroccan rugs, originating from the Figuig region of Aït Bou Ichaouen in eastern Morocco, particularly the remote At...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1970s Berber Rug Multicolour Stripped Handmade Wool Vintage Boho African Throw
Located in London, GB
A vintage Berber wool rug in beige base colour with multicoloured stripes organised in groups. The stripe groups are organised in lines of ten....
Category
1970s Algerian Bohemian Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Tribal Berber Stripped Rug Sofa Throw Handmade Wool Vintage Boho Algerian 1970s
Located in London, GB
A vintage "Amazigh" Berber wool rug in beige base colour with multicoloured stripes organised in groups. The stripe groups are organised in random yet organic lines with a striking r...
Category
1970s Algerian Bohemian Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century American Braided Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage American Braided room size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 9' 1" x 12' 10".
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
New Handwoven Textured Jute Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
30900 New Handwoven Textured Jute Rug, 08'04 x 10'04.
?Emanating bohemian vibes with incredible detail and texture, this handwoven jute rug is a captivating vision of woven beauty. The genteel design and charming colorway woven into this piece work together creating a truly classic look. Imbued with neutral hues, the coveted open field features softly gradated striations running selvage to selvage blending seamlessly from one to the next. At either end, wide ivory bands decorated with a raised pattern of geometric motifs cultivate a beautiful juxtaposition among the design. With its versatile color combination and summery sophistication, this natural fiber rug can go modern...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Jute
Vintage 1970s Boho Rug Berber Algerian Multicolored Geometrical Handmade Pink
Located in London, GB
A vintage Berber 'Amazigh' multicoloured wool rug from northern Algeria is a beautiful and intricately crafted piece of textile art. The rug has a square shape and is double-faced, meaning that it can be used on either side. The base colour of the rug is beige, which provides a warm and neutral backdrop for the striking geometric patterns that adorn it.
The rug features stripes of diamond shapes, zigzags, and eye-like motifs, which are arranged in a balanced and symmetrical manner. The colours used in the rug are predominantly bright, bold, rich and vibrant, with a mix of pinks, blues, greens, and yellows standing out against the beige background. The use of multiple colours adds depth and vibrancy to the rug, making it a visually striking piece.
The wool used in the rug is of high quality, providing a soft and plush texture that feels luxurious underfoot. The rug is also durable and well-made, able to withstand the test of time and repeated use.
Unlike other Berber rugs that originate from neighbouring touristic countries and anyone could grab a rug, Algeria is not a touristic destination and therefore extremely difficult to find these rugs outside the country.
We have a large collection of Algerian Berber Amazigh rugs...
Category
1970s Algerian Bohemian Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Turkish Shag Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Large Lumbar size Pillow made from a mid-20th century Turkish Tulu rug. PolyFill insert and zipper closure provided.
Measures: 16'' x 24''.
Category
20th Century Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Berber Rug 1970s Algerian Multicolored Geometrical Handmade Boho
Located in London, GB
A beautiful multicoloured square rug in warm colour pallet that could be used on either can be side, making it versatile and functional.
The base of the rug is a light beige colour...
Category
1970s Algerian Bohemian Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Turkish Bergama Large Floor Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 19th century Turkish Bergam Collector small carpet.
Measures: 2'2'' x 2'6''.
Category
Late 19th Century Bohemian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Turkish Kilim Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage Turkish Kilim with a cotton back. Zipper closure and foam insert provided.
Measures: 14'' x 20''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Foam, Wool, Cotton
Vintage Moroccan Wedding Blanket, Handira
Located in Dallas, TX
78403 vintage Moroccan wedding blanket, 04'03 x 06'06. This handwoven wool vintage Moroccan Wedding Blanket also known as a Berber Tamizart Handira fea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Sequins, Wool
Henri Samuel Style French Aubusson Needlepoint Medallion Tapestry
By M. Henri Samuel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful medallion French Aubusson needlepoint tapestry carpet in the style of the iconic French designer Henri Samuel. This Neoclassical carpet will add Classic architecture to you...
Category
Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Berber Vintage 1970s Rug Boho Geometrical North African Algerian Ethnic Pink Red
Located in London, GB
A unique algerian berber rug with a multicolored pattern consisting of zigzags, lines, and diamond shapes. This handwoven rug is using traditional techniques by Berber Kabyle tribes ...
Category
1970s Algerian Bohemian Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Oval Mid-20th Century Handmade American Braided Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage American Braided oval room size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 9' 5" x 12' 3"
North American has never developed a unified handmade rug tradition, but rather it is the unassimilated confluence of several. From Mexico comes the Saltillo serape wearing blanket, and this stimulates the Navajo and Rio Grande (Colorado) weavers, first as blankets, then as rugs. The thrifty habits of rural America gave rise to the New England (and Western Canadian) hooked rug types, while the farmers of the Midwest recycled their disused garments into braided and rag rugs.
The closest to a real ongoing tradition are the Southwestern (New Mexican) Navajo rugs. By the 1860’s the native tribes were weaving wearing blankets with wool from the Spanish churro sheep. These were in stripe design, with combinations of undyed wool with cochineal reds and indigo blues. The multi-phase “Chief’s Blankets” from the 1870’s-80’s are a natural outgrowth of these. Machine spun red wool from Germantown in Pennsylvania appeared in the 1870’s with a bright red hitherto unobtainable. The weavers loved it and blankets appeared with bright reds, generally aniline, in “eye dazzler” patterns. Anglo traders established posts beginning in the 1890’s. Navajo weavings were perfect accompaniments not only for Western-themed decors, but for East Coast apartments, only they needed to be thicker and more rug like to be truly accepted. The traders brought Caucasian and Turkish village rugs to copy, borders were introduced and central medallions devised. The weavers continued to create on vertical looms, with a shared warp (dovetailing) weft structure to avoid slits. The warps were cotton string. Sizes were generally scatters, but occasionally a special order came in, hence antique room size Navajos are very rare and very pricey. Distinct village/pueblo styles developed. Among the best are: Two Grey Hills (considered the tightest, closest of all Navajo weaving), Crystal Springs and Ganado. Certain new patterns such as the “Storm pattern” with jagged lightning bolts emanating from a dark cloud developed. The Yei rug with dancing Kachina doll figures became popular. The palette has been expanded beyond the classic grey, tan, dark brown and cream natural wool combination to again include reds, blue and greens. Navajo pictorials include: American flags, trains and automobiles, domestic and local scenes and scenery. Individual artist weavers now command gallery shows and correspondingly elevated prices. There are several levels of Navajo work, and antique and vintage scatters with simple flat designs, medium weaves and tritonal palettes, and in good floor worthy condition are still available reasonably.
The Native American weaving tradition extends into Colorado with two piece scatters with sharp sawtooth medallions and striped end borders, with wool tapestry weave on cotton warps. These descend from the Saltillo blankets...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Yarn
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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