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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Style: Folk Art
Style: Aubusson
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Camel Donkey Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century colorful worn Turkish rug depicting camel and donkeys on an ivory ground.
Size: 2'5'' x 3'11''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
61190 Vintage Persian Gabbeh rug, 03'04 x 06'04.
?With its simplicity and nomadic charm, this hand knotted wool vintage Persian Gabbeh rug is a captivating vision of woven beauty. T...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Quirky Persian Animal Kilim Wall Hanging
Located in New York, NY
Late 20th Century Persian Kilim with 2 small birds and 2 mini horses
Measures: 2'8'' x 3'5''
This was originally belonging to a private Persian collec...
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Turkish Kars Large Pigeons Rug Dated 1904
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century Turkish Rug featuring 2 large pigeons on an apricot field
Size 9' 5" x 11' 5" (287 x 348 cm).
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Pretty Hand Printed French Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the timeless elegance of our exquisite Midcentury French hand-printed tapestry, a faithful reproduction of the medieval masterpiece "The Lordly Life; Scene Galante, circa 1500" by the French School. Immerse yourself in the artistry of the 16th century, echoing the grandeur of the original tapestry housed in the National Museum of the Middle Ages and Thermes de Cluny, Paris. Elevate your space with this captivating piece of history and indulge in the allure of a bygone era.
The piece depicts ten characters, five ladies, two lords and three pages, two of whom have their bodies truncated at the bottom of the tapestry. A few birds take flight, others perch in the trees, under the watchful gaze of a fox. In the center, alongside a young man, a lady in a rich costume carries a parrot on her left hand. This is a true celebration of courtly love.
This tapestry is hand printed...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Rug & Kilim’s 18th Century Aubusson Style in Brown and White Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 3x10 Kilim runner is a new unveiling Rug & Kilim’s European Collection by Rug & Kilim, inspired by 18th century Aubusson flatweaves.
On the Design:
Ins...
Category
2010s Chinese Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Aubusson Style Flatweave in Red with Medallions and Floral Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 9x12 kilim is a new unveiling Rug & Kilim’s European Collection by Rug & Kilim, inspired by 18th-century Aubusson flatweaves.
On the Design:
This rug enjoy...
Category
2010s Chinese Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage Medieval Design Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 20th century French Aubusson style tapestry, with beautiful medieval design and beautiful colors, weaved in mechanical Jaquar manufacturing with wool and cotton.
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Category
Late 20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s Nice French Hand Printed Medieval Design Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Discover the exquisite charm of this Midcentury French hand printed tapestry featuring a delightful design depicting the Hopscotch game and fruit picking. A true gem from the Tenture de la Noble Pastorale, this piece adds a touch of medieval elegance to any space."
It’s an reproduction of a medieval tapestry...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Decorative Vintage Tibetan Rug
Located in New York, NY
2nd Quarter of the 20th century Tibetan Rug in feminine colors. The border consists soft brown, pink and white swastikas (? or ?) t religious and cultural "Peace" symbols, predominan...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Peruvian Hand-Knotted Brown Striped Wool Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
Peruvian hand-knotted wool runner with brown stripes.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Abusson Style Floral Wool Rug by Thomas Jayne for Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Abusson style floral wool rug by Thomas Jayne for Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 4'10" × 8'1" (147 × 246 cm)
Contemporary rugs are among one of the most flexible pieces of d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Aubusson Style Beige Wool Rug by Eric Cohler by Doris Leslie Blau
By Eric Cohler
Located in New York, NY
Modern Aubusson style beige wool rug by Eric Cohler by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 12'0" × 18'0" (365 × 548 cm)
This beautiful contemporary Aubusson rug, certainly draws the eye with i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Aubusson Style Flatweave in Brown with Medallion & Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 6x9 kilim is a new unveiling Rug & Kilim’s European Collection by Rug & Kilim, inspired by 18th-century Aubusson flatweaves.
On the Design:
This rug enjoys...
Category
2010s Chinese Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Orange Dragon Vintage Tibetan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Colorful one-of-a-kind Tibetan rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century with a dragon motif on a bright orange field
Measures: 3'4'' x 5'7''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Aubusson Design Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Aubusson design handmade wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 11.10" × 20.9" (360 × 632 cm).
This flat-woven beauty is a masterpiece of contemporary weaving craft mode...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Beautiful Antique Needlepoint Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice late 19th century French needlepoint tapestry fragment, originally made for chair cover, with a beautiful decorative design and beautiful col...
Category
Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 18" x 4'4" - 51 x 132 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 18" x 4'4" - 51 x 132 )
Category
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage Aubusson Style Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very pretty mid century French tapestry with a design of king Hunting and beautiful colors, mechanical Jaquar manufacturing woven with wool and cotton.
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Category
Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Silk Animal Motif Herekeh Mini Rug
Located in New York, NY
Fine Turkish silk one of a kind Herekeh rug with a beutiful pictorial animal design on an ivory field.
Measures: 2' x 2'11'.
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'3" x 3' - 68 x 92 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'3" x 3' - 68 x 92 )
Category
1920s American Folk Art Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Moroccan Flat-Weave Vintage Rug
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Moroccan flat-weave stripes Kilim rug.Large size blanket vintage Moroccan rug, handwoven by Berber women in Morocco for their own use.This rug ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage French Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice french Aubusson style tapestry with beautiful design of nature and town, and nice colors, woven by mechanical Jaquar manufacturing with wool and cotton.
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Category
Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'3" x 3' - 68 x 92 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'3" x 3' - 68 x 92 )
Category
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Nice Bolivian « M Nanni » Very Fine Hand Woven Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Stunning possibly South American tapestry featuring a captivating design of musicians at the backdrop of rooftops, each are with hats playing diverse musical instruments. Meticulousl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Bolivian Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century Needlepoint Rug, N° 1179
Located in Paris, FR
A very pretty needlepoint rug from the 19th century with very pretty fresh colors.
Thanks to our Restoration-Conservation workshop and also Our know-how,
we are pleased to prese...
Category
1880s French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'3" x 3'3" - 68 x 99 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'3" x 3'3" - 68 x 99 )
Category
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Block Printed Lumbar Pillow Cover from Western Anatolia, Turkey, 1st Half 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made from a plain cotton fabric to accommodate insert materials.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry Cleaning is recommended
Anatol...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Block Printed Lumbar Pillow Cover from Western Anatolia, Turkey, 1st Half 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made from a plain cotton fabric to accommodate insert materials.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry Cleaning is recommended
Anatolian Rustic block printed textiles...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 9' x 9' - 275 x 275 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 9' x 9' - 275 x 275 )
Category
1910s American Folk Art Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Fabric, Wool
Block Printed Lumbar Pillow Cover from Western Anatolia, Turkey, 1st Half 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made from a plain cotton fabric to accommodate insert materials.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry cleaning is recommended.
Anatolian rustic block printed textiles...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Fine Antique French Aubusson Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Four bouquet-centered corner cartouches anchor emphatic giant dark brown pointed L-shapes. The small eggshell field is gently convex or lobed and shows the inevitable rose bouquet in...
Category
Early 1900s French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
French carpet ( Savonnerie ) around 1950 in wool, N° 1231
Located in Paris, FR
Savonnerie carpet circa 1950 in wool - N° 1231
Thanks to our Restoration-Conservation workshop and also Our know-how,
we are pleased to present to you works of art in fabric such as Tapestry,
Carpets and Textiles...
Category
1950s French Aubusson Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
European Folk Stamverband Goat Hair Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
European folk stamverband goat hair rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 4'10" × 6'2" (147 × 187 cm)
Inspired by the works of tribal weavers, this contemporary carpet was hand woven with u...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Goat Hair
Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage Aubusson Style Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful vintage French Aubusson style tapestry with a nice design and beautiful colors, entirely woven with wool and cotton.
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Category
Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s Nice Midcentury France Aubusson Style Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exceptional mid-20th-century French tapestry woven on Jacquard looms in Halluin stitch with wool and cotton. Inspired by François Boucher, it depicts a gentleman presenting a bird to...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Block Printed Lumbar PillowCover from WesternAnatolia Turkey 1stHalf 20thCentury
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made from a plain cotton fabric to accommodate insert materials.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry Cleaning is recommended
Anatol...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 1'10" x 14' - 56 x 427 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 1'10" x 14' - 56 x 427 )
Category
1920s American Folk Art Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Fabric, Jute
Aubusson Style Handmade Bold Modern Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Aubusson style handmade bold modern rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 5.0" × 5.0" (152 × 152 cm).
This mesmerizing flat-weave was made in the renowned ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Carpet Handmade Needlepoint Rug, Green Leopard Print Area Rug
Located in Hampshire, GB
This modern style needlepoint rug has been woven with a contemporary colour palette of green, brown and beige that make up the unique leopard print design. Woven by hand with Fine hand-spun wool and cotton, not only is it an accent accessory, it's sure to last too. The modern design is easily pairable with both Classic and contemporary interiors. This piece is in excellent condition, ready for use in any home.
Our team source only the finest interior accessories, with years of experience, let our team help you find the perfect accent pieces for your home interior. Our inventory includes a range of modern rugs, vintage rugs and antique rugs. With a huge range of colours and sizes available now.
Easily style this piece in both modern and classic home interior style for an instant uplift.
Modern carpet handmade needlepoint...
Category
2010s Chinese Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Cotton, Tapestry
Vanille Fraise Round Rug with Earthy Colors by Rag Home
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
RAG HOME’s products are hand-tufted carpets and rugs inspired by Rannisa Soraya’s, the founder and creative director of the brand, love for travels, music, ar...
Category
2010s Asian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Acrylic
Vintage Rug Cream Carpet Oriental Rugs, Art Deco Style Chinese Rugs for Sale
Located in Hampshire, GB
This wool rug is one of the unusual oriental rugs of the 1970s which are Art Deco rugs in the excellent condition with Cream background color contrasting the stylish border and the m...
Category
1970s Chinese Aubusson Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Organic Material, Cotton, Wool
Modern Geometric Aubusson Style Beige Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Geometric Aubusson style beige wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 6'0" × 8'9" (182 × 266 cm)
What immediately draws the eye to this stunning Aubusson carpet is certainly it...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Handmade Wool Rug in Brown and Orange by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary handmade wool rug in brown and orange by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 9'0" × 12'0" (274 × 365 cm).
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Melograno Aubusson Design Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Melograno Aubusson design handmade wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 8'0" × 8'0" (243 × 243 cm).
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Aubusson Style Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful french Aubusson style tapestry with beautiful gallant design on the beach with beautiful colors, woven with Jaquar manufacturing with wool and cotton.
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s Pretty vintage Aubusson style Jaquar tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful French Jaquar Aubusson style tapestry, with nice romantic design and beautiful colors, mechanical Jaquar fabric with wool woven.
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage Aubusson Style Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very pretty mid century French tapestry with nice galant design and beautiful colors, mechanical Jaquar manufacturing woven with wool and cotton.
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Contemporary Aubusson Beige and Pink Rug by Eric Cohler for Doris Leslie Blau
By Eric Cohler
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Aubusson beige and pink rug by Eric Cohler for Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 4'10" × 10'8" (149 × 325 cm).
This stunning flat-weave rug is bound to change your interior for ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Aubusson Style French Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty vintage Aubusson style tapestry with beautiful design of the town in 18th century and nice colors, entirely woven with mechanical Jaquar manufacturing with wool and cotton.
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
1930s Pictorial American Hooked Rug ( 2'10" x 5' - 86 x 152 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s Pictorial American Hooked Rug ( 2'10" x 5' - 86 x 152 )
Category
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage French Aubusson Style Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty vintage Aubusson style tapestry with beautiful medieval design and nice colors, hand printed on cotton foundation
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Blue Persian Tabriz Hunting Animal Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
Large room-size antique Persian Tabriz rug featuring a formal Pictorial Animal Hunting Pattern from the 1st quarter of the 20th Century
Measures: 9'3'...
Category
20th Century Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Aubusson Design Handmade Rug by Eric Cohler for Doris Leslie Blau
By Eric Cohler
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Aubusson design handmade rug by Eric Cohler for Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 6'0" × 9'0" (182 × 274 cm)
The one before your eyes is a Renaissance-inspired Aubusson which, d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage French Savonnerie Style Needlepoint Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78359 Vintage French Savonnerie Style Rug Inspired by Louis XIV 08'05 x 11'07. No shrinking violets here. With its magnificiently elaborate details and decadent beauty, this vintage French Savonnerie style rug is a captivating vision of woven beauty. Characterized by predominantly French influence with its ornate florals, the overall design aesthetic draws inspiration from Louis XIV. The ornate floral pattern is set against a black backdrop creating a beautiful juxtaposition between the intricate rose bouquets, winding arrangements of garnished foliage, and rinceaux. Resplendent acanthus scrollwork and trompe l'oeil filigree extend from each corner. The embellishments alone are sufficiently mesjer8z8hg, but the use of color is extraordinary. The colors join to create a truly compelling dance, and inaudibly speak with a timeless voice that is characterized by sensual decadence, as well as by stately action. All facets of this piece collectively entwine to form the striking and grand charm of a textile that is worthy to depict the tender, emotive, and vibrant details of humans and histories, no longer known.
Perfect for a large entertaining space, hotel lobby, lounge area, state room, great room, drawing room, country club, academic library, golf locker room, trophy room, private Chambers, great room, wine cellar, executive suite, conservatory, royal suite, billiards room, owners retreat, dining room, living room, or formal sitting room. Iconic in its opulent style, this French style needlepoint rug nterior styles: Baroque, Rococo, Louis XIV, Parisian, Louis XI, Neoclassical, Empire, Louis XV, French, Georgian, Cottage, English Chintz, Renaissance, Romantic, European, Regency, Traditional, Venetian, Carolean and Old World. Whether in a formal setting with elaborate furnishings or in an Ottoman style interior, this vintage needlepoint rug...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Deer Vintage Turkish Mini Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century turkish rug depicting 2 deers on a brown field
Measures: 2'1" x 2'9''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage French Aubusson Style Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty vintage Aubusson style tapestry with beautiful medieval design and nice colors, entirely woven with mechanical Jaquar manufacturing with wool and cotton.
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage Aubusson Style Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful vintage French Aubusson style tapestry with a nice legendary Maximillian hunt’s design and beautiful colors, entirely woven with wool And cotton.
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique and Vintage Rugs for Sale: Shop Turkish Rugs, Moroccan Rugs, Indian Rugs and Other Rugs on 1stDibs
Good antique rugs and vintage rugs have made their way into homes across the globe, becoming fixtures used for comfort, prayer and self-expression, so choosing the right area rug is officially a universal endeavor.
In modern usage, “carpet” typically denotes a wall-to-wall floor cushioning that is fixed to the floor. Rugs, on the other hand, are designed to cover a specific area and can easily be moved to new locations. However, the terms are interchangeable in many parts of the world, and, in the end, it won’t matter what you decide to call it.
It’s well known that a timeless Persian rug or vintage Turkish rug can warm any interior, but there are lots of other styles of antique rugs to choose from when you're endeavoring to introduce fresh colors and textures to a bedroom or living room.
Moroccan Berber rugs are not all about pattern. In fact, some of the most striking examples are nearly monochrome. But what these rugs lack in complexity, they make up for in brilliant color and subtle variation. Moroccan-style interiors can be mesmerizing — a sitting room of this type might feature a Moroccan rug, carved wooden screens and a tapestry hung behind the sofa.
Handwoven kilim rugs, known for their wealth of rich colors and unique weaving tradition, are pileless: Whereas the Beni Ourain rugs of Morocco can be described as dense with a thick surface or pile, an authentic kilim rug is thin and flat. (The term “kilim” is Turkish in origin, but this type of textile artistry is practiced all across the Balkans, throughout the Arab world and elsewhere.)
When it comes to eye-catching floor coverings, the distinctive “medallion” pattern of Oushak rugs has two types of rounded shapes alternating against a rich red or blue background created with natural dyes, while the elaborate “star” pattern involves large eight-pointed shapes in diagonal rows alternating with diamonds.
If you’re looking for something unexpected, find a runner rug that pops in your hallway or on your stairs. Dig for dazzling geometric patterns in our inventory of mid-century modern rugs and carpets, which includes works designed by the likes of Swedish textile masters Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Marianne Richter and other artisans.
Carpets and rugs have been around for thousands of years. Prehistoric humans turned to animal skin, wool and fur to craft simple fabrics to soften hard terrain. A 2016 study suggests that "cave lions" were hunted for exactly this purpose, and that decorating your cave with their pelts may have conferred strength and prestige. Although many of these early textiles are still in existence, tracing their precise origins is difficult. Carpets quickly became such a valuable trade commodity that the weavings could easily travel far from their places of origin.
The oldest known carpet was found in southern Siberia. (It may have traveled there from Persepolis in Iran.) For the flat-weave floor rugs crafted by Native Americans, cotton was the primary material before sheep’s wool was introduced in the 16th century. In Europe, carpet-making was fundamental to folk art, and Asian carpets imported to European countries were at one time considered a precious luxury and not intended to remain permanently on the floor.
With the variety of area rugs and carpets rolled out for you on 1stDibs — a collection that includes traditional, modern, minimalist rugs and other coverings of all kinds — things will be looking up whenever you’re looking down.
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