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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Modern Handwoven Polypropylene Outdoor Rug Carpet Light Green&Turquoise Gelato
Located in Madrid, ES
This rug has been ethically hand woven in polypropylene yarns by artisans in north of India, using a traditional weaving technique which is native of this region. It´s resistant to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Acrylic

'Mis-Shapes' Contemporary Irregular Abstract Shape Hand Tufted Rug 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...
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2010s Indonesian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Acrylic

Serapi One-of-a-Kind Wool Brown Area Rug 8' 0" x 9' 9"
Located in Norwalk, CT
Serapi rugs are known for their bold, geometric designs and rich colors, often featuring a central medallion surrounded by intricate patterns. They typically use a warm, earthy color...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Ararat Rugs Oversized Mamlouk Rug A Majestic Revival of Islamic Artistry Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
Origin and Inspiration: The Mamlouk Rug is a contemporary masterpiece that draws its inspiration from the rich textile traditions of the Mamlouk Sultanate, which reigned over Egypt a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Moooi Mixing Pixels of Hibiscus Trinium I in Soft Yarn by Ruben de Haas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
by Ruben de Haas & Seb Janiak Ruben used Signature carpet design Lubhyati Solitudinis of the Mimesis Collection to recreate a new Signature Mixing Pixels carpet design. Designer Seb ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Yarn

Oversized Antique Aubusson Rug, Floral Medallion in Cream and Pink - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 14x17 antique Aubusson rug in the and is a rare oversized curation from Rug & Kilim’s European rug collection—a gorgeous palace rug recapturing the Neoclassical style, handwoven...
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1890s French Bessarabian Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

5.6x9.6 Ft Antique Washed Turkish Oushak Rug, Vintage Hand Knotted Carpet
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-...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Zabihi Collection Persian Serapi Oversize Navy 19th Century Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Serapi from the late 19th century. Rare all-over navy blue field with terracotta/coral border. 12'7'' x 19'9''
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19th Century Persian Serapi Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Oversized Antique Donegal Rug Arts & Crafts Rug European Art Nouveau Rug
Located in New York, NY
13'x20' Antique Rare Antique European Donegal Rare Arts & Crafts rug Art Deco Rug Art Nouveau Handmade Rug "This is an exquisite, rare size antique...
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1920s European Arts and Crafts Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

1920s Persian Heriz Room Size Wool Rug In Beige with Allover Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
An antique Heriz rug from Persia features a beige field with a blue and brown all-over pattern, hand-knotted using wool. This rug measures 6'9' x 9'1". Our rugs are professionally ...
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1920s Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Sultanabad Mahal Persian Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A connoisseur caliber late 19th century Persian Sultanabad carpet. Measures: 10'5'' x 13'10'' Woven in a series of villages in Western Central Iran, Sultanabad carpets employ o...
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Late 19th Century Persian Agra Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Gabbeh Persian Rug, Beige with Brown Animal Pictorials - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 3x6 Persian Gabbeh rug is the latest grand entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of rare tribal pieces. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960. On the Design: This vintage Ga...
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1950s Persian Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Indian Hand Knotted Wool Rug with Chinese Tiger Motif
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a fun area rug! It is an Indian hand knotted wool rug with a Chinese tiger motif. It is in very good condition.
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Chinese Export Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rustic Tribal Afghan Antique Wool Bolster Size Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 19th century antique Ersari rug with cotton back and zipper closure. Measures: 15'' x 23''.
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1930s Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton, Foam

Tibetan Tiger Rug Pure Wool Hand Knotted by Djoharian Collection
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A Tibetan tiger rug, hand knotted in Nepal. This traditional Tiger rug design is typically found on antique rugs called Khaden. It describes a small sized rug of about 3 x 6 ft that...
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2010s Nepalese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Kilim Pillow
Located in New York, NY
20th century antique Turkish Kilim pillow in purple Measure: 19'' x 20''.
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20th Century Adirondack Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Gallery Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This mid-20th century Turkish Anatolian gallery carpet, measuring 5' 11" x 10' 10", features a strikingly minimalist field adorned with a refined allover pattern of tiny diamonds, ea...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Turkish Oushak Rug 5'7" x 7'10" #17187
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Rug 5'7" x 7'10" #17187 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces at , where elegance meets functionality. Elevate your spa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Persian Bakhtiari Over Size Rug Circa 1910 - Wool Blue Ivory Red 73121
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Persian Bakhtiari featuring Over Size Rug in Circa 1910. Designed with Wool and BlueIvoryRed, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
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20th Century Persian Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Persian Pictorial Animal Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind Persian animal motif Gabbeh rug from the middle of the 20th century Measures: 4'1'' x 6'
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Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Selce #2 Rug By Studio Salaris
Located in Milan, IT
Designed by Studio Solaris, this unique rug is part of the Selce Collection, inspired by the irregular silhouette of flint ("selce" in Italian). Entirely crafted by hand using a comb...
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2010s Italian Rugs and Carpets

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Textile

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 8x10 Blue, Brown Geometric Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Handmade Cotton Vegetable Dyed Blue, Cream And Brown Geometric Indian Rug - 8'x10' These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special m...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

cc-tapis Dentelle Hexagone So Much Fun Collection by Claude Cartier Studio
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Silk Wool Floral All Over Persian Tabriz Area Rug Carpet Birds 10' x 13'
Located in Dayton, OH
Very high quality vintage hand knotted Persian Tabriz. Features silk and wool pile featuring a red field with central medallion and floral all over design with birds. Reds, Blues, ...
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20th Century Persian Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

Black & Gold Customizable Art Deco Estrella Cowhide Area Floor Rug Large
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Cowhide

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 8'9" x 11'4" )
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese - Art Deco Rug, Size: 8' 9" x 11' 4"
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1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Custom Rug Sample in Blue and Brown with Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
The price enclosed represents our price per square foot for custom orders in this design. Please share your size and we will share CADs and custom listings to check out accordingly. ...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Rug, Florals in Cream Field and Blue Border
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 2x4 rug represents the Chinese Art Deco rug collection by Rug & Kilim—inspired from the 1920s Chinoiserie style period pieces of the most elegant sensibili...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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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...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Old Vintage Beluch Carpet, Cental Asian Baluch Beluchi Baluchi Baluchistan Rug
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Central Asian Old Beluch ( also called Balouch, Balochi, Baluchi, Baluch, or Beluchi carpets) Carpet from the Baluchistan region with a rare and beautiful color composition and high-quality materials like; wool & dyes. These carpets were woven by the nomads of the Baloch tribes. Baloch rugs...
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Mid-20th Century Turkmen Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Natural Fiber

Nazmiyal Collection Antique Persian Serapi Rug 8 ft x 10 ft
Located in New York, NY
Whimsical Charm Antique Persian Serapi Sickle Design Rug, Country of origin: Persia, Circa date: 1880
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19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Zebra-Striped Printed Leather Rug Black & White
Located in Milan, IT
The Zebra-Striped Printed Leather Black & White Rug takes inspiration from the appeal of the animalier style. A timeless pattern full of character will make this accessory the hero i...
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2010s Italian Rugs and Carpets

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Leather

Zabihi Collection Oversize Antique Sultanabad Mahal Persian Carpet
Located in New York, NY
high decorative Persian Mahal Sultanabad Oversize Rug from the early 20th century Measures: 10'8'' x 16'10'' Woven in a series of villages in Western Central Iran, Sultanabad carpe...
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Early 20th Century Persian Agra Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Gotland Sheepskin Rug
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Rare to be found in the U.S., these beautiful sheepskins are of the oldest race of sheep in Sweden. Unique to the island of Gotland, they are renowned for their silvery-grey colored wool, silky-to-the-touch curls (or ‘purls’ as they are known), and supreme suppleness. The fleece is fine, long, lustrous and dense and can appear in all shades of grey, from almost white to silver to charcoal-grey and dark enough to be almost black. A luxuriously decorative accessory, the Gotland sheepskin...
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2010s Swedish Rugs and Carpets

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Sheepskin

MidCentury Tartan Geometric Graphic Rug in Pure Wool, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
I offer for sale a carpet undoubtedly dating back to the 60s and 70s, probably made in Italy and made entirely of thick wool with a splendid and current geometric graphic. This Vinta...
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Mid-20th Century European Space Age Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

'Mis-Shapes' Contemporary Irregular Abstract Shape Hand Tufted Rug by RAG Home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
'Mis-Shapes' Contemporary irregular abstract shape hand-tufted Viscose wool rug A combination of neatness and abstraction. A fluid patterns and shades of primary colors from vibran...
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2010s Indonesian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Chinese Rug, Rich Brown Field with Floral Borders - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool in China circa 1910-1920, this 9x11 antique Chinese rug is both a refined and exceptional addition to Rug & Kilim’s collection of traditional textiles. Fe...
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1910s Chinese Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Caucasus Soumak Kilim Sumac Rug, Caucasian Sumak Natural Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is an Antique Soumak ( Sumak, Sumac ) Kilim from the Caucasus region with a rare and beautiful color composition. Of the four countries that make up the Caucasus, Azerbaijan produces the most kilims, and the land has a long history of weaving. The nomadic tribes wove kilims and carpets as well as a wide range of storage bags and sacks, such as saffrash, khurgin and chula, and donkey and horse trappings. Smaller bags for salt, utensils, and other items are also common. Not only are the Azerbaijani weavers prolific, but they also employ many techniques at the loom. These include slitweave- known locally by the word Kilim, warp-faced patterning (jajim), supplementary weft (zili), weft wrapping (popularly known as soumak), and extra weft wrapping (verneh). Furthermore, flatweaves are defined by regional names such as palas and shadda, so it is possible to ascribe a variety of weaving names to particular provenances as follows: soumaks are made in Kuba, palas, and kilims in Hajikabul, zili in Khizy, verneh and zili in Kazakh, shadda, verneh and zili in Barda, jajim in Agjabedi, and palas and kilims in Jabrail. Soumak weave is a technique in which weft threads are added to a plain weave fabric, and one or two warp threads are wound from the front to the back. The resulting Kilim is denser and firmer, giving it a unique feel and look. This technique is commonly used in the Caucasus region. Soumak kilims have a very beautiful contrast between orange that shines like the sun, deep purple-tinged indigo, and astringent dark red. You can also see the unevenly dyed abrage in this Soumak, which is like a magic carpet with an oriental atmosphere. Features of the Caucasian Kilim, such as the unique cosmic geometric floral pattern, are also found in this Soumak which has a bright look, but it also has a faded and textured feel, so it can be used in a good old atmosphere. The woven fabric is particularly solid, so it is recommended for use in a solid living room or under a dining table without moving or twisting. A nice Kilim under a long wooden dining table.
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Late 19th Century Caucasian Kilim Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Natural Fiber

Antique Turkish Sivas Rug
Located in New York, NY
A square shaped finely woven antique Turkish sivas small rug.
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Early 20th Century Turkish Campaign Rugs and Carpets

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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...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Large Anatolian Neutral Wool Kilim Rug, mid 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
These kilims from Konya region of Central Turkey are flat-woven rugs made from high-quality sheep's wool in the Konya region of Turkey. These neutral-colored kilims feature mostly p...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

cc-tapis Plein Cadre Hexagone So Much Fun Collection by Claude Cartier Studio
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

1920's Signed Persian Kermanshah Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78759 Rare Signed Antique Persian Kermanshah Rug, 09'08 x 11'02. A Symphony of Prestige: Signed Antique Persian Kermanshah Rug. From the cultural heart of Persia comes this signed ha...
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Early 20th Century Persian Aesthetic Movement Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Signed Antique Swedish Textile, Scandinavian Folk Art Pictorial - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 2x2 antique Swedish textile and tapestry is an exceptional new collectible among the rare signed works in Rug & Kilim’s collection of Scandinavian treasures—initialed “1902 SA 1...
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1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Pretty vintage Aubusson style Jacquard tapestry medieval design “the view”
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the elegance of "La Dame à la Licorne" titled “The view”– a beautiful late 20th-century tapestry echoing the 15th-century masterpiece at the Cluny Museum in Paris. Woven wi...
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Late 20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton, Acrylic

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 3x5 Blue And Orange Striped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Indigo Blue And Orange Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug-3'x5' (90x150cm) These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the s...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

4.6x12 Ft Mid-Century Handmade Anatolian Runner Rug, Ideal for Home and Office
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage runner rug from Central Turkey. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on cotton foundation. Very good condition. Sturdy and as clean as a brand new rug (deep washe...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

9'x12'5" Denim Blue Moroccan Weave Arts and Crafts Design Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Cobalt Blue, Moroccan Weave, Arts and Crafts Design with Tassels, Tone on Tone, Hand Knotted, Soft Wool, Textured Pile, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0...
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2010s Afghan Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Tibetan Dragon Indigo Tibetan Clouds Wool Accessory Runner Rug by Joseph Carini
Located in New York, NY
Water Dragon is a small runner rug by Joseph Carini inspired by ancient Tibetan designs. Remarkable for its beautiful indigo blue field and expressive colorful design, this accessory throw rug could be used at the foot of a bed, in a small hallway or to cozy up any corner of your home. A dragon is the center of this design with ornate details with colorful Tibetan clouds...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Tibetan Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4319
Located in Tokyo, JP
We made a cushion cover using the undamaged part of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired as a whole. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is c...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Natural Fiber, Organic Material

CC-Tapis Super Fake Super Rock Rug by Bethan Laura Wood
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave, Himalayan wool, pure silk and linen coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 125....
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

Brown Kilim Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Square-size double sided pillow made from a vintage Turkish Kilim flat-weave. Measures: 18'' x 19''.
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1950s Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton, Foam

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 8x10 Pink And White Shooting Star Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Reversible Pink And White Indian Shooting Star Rug - 8'x10' These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special ma...
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2010s Indian Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Minimalist Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Pillowcase Made from a 1960s Hemp Rug
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pillowcase made from a 1960s hemp rug. It does not come with an insert. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry cleaning is recommended. Ivory stitching is in silk and hand d...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Silk, Hemp

Evolution Part I Rug by Illulian Design Studio Limited Edition
Located in Milan, IT
The spectacular and unique design of the limited edition Evolution Part I rug is half traditional and half dynamic contemporary style. The exquisite accessory i...
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2010s Italian Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

Contemporary Hand-Knotted Wool Rug in Charcoal and Ivory Linear Pattern
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This contemporary hand-knotted rug features a bold yet refined design of vertical ivory lines set against a deep charcoal background. The striking linear motif creates a sense of rhy...
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2010s Turkish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Mahal Sultanabad Rug
Located in New York, NY
An authentic early 20th century room size Persian Mahal Sultanabad rug. the large scale palette floating on a rusty brick ground and lovely green border. 9' x 12'8''
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Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

6.8x9.8 Ft Handmade Bessarabian Wool Kilim Rug, Vintage Floral Moldovan Tapestry
Located in Spring Valley, NY
One of a kind vintage Bessarabian Kilim. A handwoven Eastern European rug from Moldova. These traditional Moldovan flat-weaves are inspired from vintage Aubusson carpets but they are...
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20th Century Moldovan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets

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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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