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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Style: Victorian
Style: Bohemian
Mongolian Fur Rug or Throw, Blush Pink
Located in Dural, AU
From gentle softness to sustainable design, this enchanting Mongolian fur rug translates modern and stylish design paralleled with an expression of n...
Category
2010s Australian Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Sheepskin
Eclectic Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
Turkish Anatolian runner from the middle of the 20th century with a design and colors
Measures: 3'1 x 10'2''
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Green Turkish Tulu Rug
Located in New York, NY
Bohemian mid-20th century Turkish Tulu rug
Measures: 4'7'' x 7'3''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Kilim Kelim Rug traditional Oriental reversible 132x76cm
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Vinatge Turquish Kilim with a luxurious and elegant effect.
Reversible
Since the rug model has a thin and long line, it is placed in rectangular lines to give an elegant effect.
Si...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Bright Pink Midcentury Moroccan Minimalist Rug
Located in New York, NY
A 3rd quarter of the century One of a kind Moroccan Rug in bright pink and yellow.
Bohemian at its finest!
Size: 6'6'' x 9'1".
Category
20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Geometric Vintage Turkish Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
A large room-size mid 20th century Turkish rug in predominantly in Pink
Measures: 10'5'' x 12'3".
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Victorian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Fun Square Vintage Turkish Kilim
Located in New York, NY
3rd Quarter of the 20th-century Turkish square Kilim in vivid colors
Measures: 3' x 3'4".
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Modern Moroccan Style Abstract Wool Rug In Gray
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Moroccan-Style handmade wool rug with a light gray color field. This Moroccan rug has dark gray accents in a gorgeous all-over abstract design.
This rug measures: 10' x 14...
Category
2010s Indian Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Traditional Red Rug, Oriental Medallion Carpet Area Rug
Located in Hampshire, GB
This fantastic wool rug was woven by hand in Turkey in the 1950s and features a traditional medallion design. Woven with a beautiful rich red background with accents of Blue, cream, beige and white that make up the delicate floral medallion and surround design. This is then framed by a repeat pattern border which elegantly encloses the design.
This elegant carpet area rug has been constructed with the finest locally sourced hand-spun wool and cotton. The rich colours and tones seen in this piece come from natural dyeing techniques which have been used for generations. The high-quality methods and ingredients employed by the master rug weavers are what makes this wool rug a unique work of art.
Place this wool rug in any room for an instant uplift, easily style as a bedroom, living room, dining room or kitchen rug...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Beige Modern Moroccan Style Handmade Wool Rug with a Ivory Geometric Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Moroccan-style handmade wool rug with a beige color field. This Modern rug has ivory accents featuring a gorgeous all-over geometric boho motif.
This rug measures: 12' x 1...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Sky Blue Vintage Moroccan Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
A square Size Vintage Moroccan rug in blotchy blues and ivory tones from the 3rd quarter of the 20th century
Measures: 7' x 8'3''.
Category
20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
3x3.5 Ft One-of-a-Kind Geometric Hand Knotted Vintage Accent Rug from Turkey
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage Turkish accent rug. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on wool foundation. Very good condition. Sturdy and as clean as a brand new rug (deep washed professional...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Colorful Tulu Turkish Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Bolster size Pillow made from a mid 20th century Turkish Tulu rug. PolyFill insert and zipper closure provided.
Measures: 14'' x 22''.
Category
20th Century Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Yazd Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78356 Antique Persian Yazd Rug, 13'02 x 18'07. With timeless appeal, ornate decorative detailing, and effortless beauty, this hand knotted wool antiqu...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Victorian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Simi, Bohemian Gabbeh Hand Loomed Area Rug, Snow
Located in Norwalk, CT
Color: White. Made in India. 80% wool, 20% cotton. The nomads of Iran’s Zagros Mountains wove the original gabbeh rugs in part to keep themselves warm or cold winter nights. In tribu...
Category
2010s Indian Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Modern Indian Peshawar Grey Handmade Allover Motif Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Persian style Indian hand-knotted wool rug with a gray color field with brown and green accents on a Classic Botanica floral design.
This rug measures 13'3" x 16'...
Category
2010s Indian Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
7x11.5 Ft Bohemian Style 1970s Kilim Rug, Floral Handwoven Tapestry from Moldova
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One of a kind Vintage Bessarabian Kilim. 7x11.6 Ft
A hand-woven Eastern European Rug from Moldova. These traditional Moldovan flat-weaves are inspired from vintage Aubusson carpets ...
Category
20th Century Moldovan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Wedding Blanket, Berber Handira with Original Cape Ties
Located in Dallas, TX
21545 Distressed Vintage Moroccan Wedding Blanket, Berber Handira with Original Cape Ties 03'09 x 05'05. This handwoven wool vintage Moroccan Wedding Blanket also known as a Berber Tamizart Handira features rows of fluffy fringe embellished with paillette sequins. The underside of this vintage Handira blanket displays Kilim bands on a black backdrop with yellow and red accent colors. These bands are linked back to the flat-weave kilims of the region. This particular Moroccan Handira still has the two ties attached- it was worn by the bride as a cape. The ties on the Handira Tamizart secure it around the bride's shoulders for warmth during the ride to her new home. Generally woven by the bride's family members, these Moroccan Handiras are symbolic textiles infused with the Baraka to bestow blessings. Moroccan wedding blankets are believed to keep away evil spirits, bring good luck to the new married couple, and bequeath fertility. The depth of meaning presented in this cream-colored, sequin adorned cherished textile is what make Moroccan Handira wedding...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Sequins
2.5x4 Ft Vintage Handmade Turkish Ghiordes Rug with Floral Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage Turkish accent rug. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on cotton foundation. Very good condition. Sturdy and as clean as a brand new rug (deep washed profession...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Turkish Kilim Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage Turkish Kilim with cotton back. Zipper closure and foam insert provided.
Measures: 14'' x 22''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug with Bohemian Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77899 Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug with Bohemian Tribal Style 02'05 x 03'00. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with vibrant colors and tribal style, this hand...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Rug Red Wool Carpet, Floral Handwoven Oriental Area Rug
Located in Hampshire, GB
features a large medallion and highly-decorative surrounding design. Woven with a bold red background with blue, brown and beige accents that make up the intricate medallion and symm...
Category
1970s Late Victorian Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Pink Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century tribal Turkish Anatolian runner in Pink tones.
Measures: 2'9" x 9'3''.
Category
1940s Turkish Bohemian Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Large Turkish Vintage Rug Handmade Carpet Red Wool Oriental Area Rug
Located in Hampshire, GB
This luxurious carpet has been woven with a rich wine-red background with cream, blue, green and pink accents that make up the intricate, highly-decorative medallion and surrounding ...
Category
1970s Turkish Victorian Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
2.6x5.9 Ft Floral Motif Vintage Handmade Small Runner Rug from Turkey, Ca 1960
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage Turkish runner rug for hallway decor. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on cotton foundation. Very good condition. Sturdy and as clean as a brand new rug (deep...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Fun Vintage Turkish Kilim
Located in New York, NY
3rd Quarter of the 20th century Turkish Kilim in fun colors.
Measures: 5'6" x 9'2".
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Tribal Bohemian Mid 20th Century Moroccan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century Moroccan tribal rug
Measures: 3'10'' x 8'.
Category
20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Eskayel, La Scala, Blanca Rug, New Zealand Wool Cross Weave
By Shanan Campanaro
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rug pattern: La Scala - Blanca
Material: 100% New Zealand Wool
Quality: Tibetan Cross Weave, handwoven
Size: 10’-0" x 14'-0"
Made in Nepal
Designed by Eskayel.
Category
2010s Nepalese Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
5.7x9.4 Ft Vintage Bessarabian Kilim, Handwoven Rug. Floral Tapestry. 100% Wool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One of a kind vintage Bessarabian Kilim. Measures: 5.7 x 9.4 ft.
A handwoven Eastern European Rug from Moldova. These traditional Moldovan flat-weaves are inspired from vintage Aubus...
Category
20th Century Moldovan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Moroccan Style Ivory Handmade Geometric Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Moroccan-Style handmade wool rug with an Ivory field. This Moroccan rug has dark gray accents in a gorgeous all-over geometric pattern design.
This rug measures: 12' x 1...
Category
2010s Indian Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
FINE 212XM X 138CM ANTiQUE KASHMIRI HUNTING RUG MULTI COLOURED FIGHTING SCENES
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this large country house, Kashmiri fighting rug
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it cov...
Category
1860s Indian High Victorian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
New Contemporary Moroccan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
80783 New Soft Earth-Tone Moroccan Rug with Short Pile 05'00 x 06'08. Pakistani Moroccan rugs, meticulously crafted in Pakistan, stand out for their exceptional quality and craftsman...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
5.6x8.7 Ft Mid-Century Modern Handmade Turkish Rug Designed by Zeki Muren
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Central Anatolian rug 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 wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Geometric Modern Moroccan Style White & Black Handmade Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Moroccan-Style handmade wool rug with a white field. This Moroccan rug has black accents in a gorgeous all-over geometric pattern design.
This rug measures: 9'1" x 12'3"...
Category
2010s Indian Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
7.2x11.6 Ft Vintage Bessarabian Kilim, Floral Handwoven Wool Rug from Moldova
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One of a kind vintage Bessarabian Kilim. Measures: 7.2x11.6 Ft.
A handwoven Eastern European rug from Moldova. These traditional Moldovan flat-weaves are inspired from vintage Aubuss...
Category
20th Century Moldovan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage 4x6 Hand Knotted Afghan Tribal Baluchi Wool Area Rug
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage hand knotted Afghan tribal Baluchi 4'x6' wool area rug with intricate patterns in red, blues, whites and yellows.
Origin: Middle East
Year: 19...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Multicolor Vintage Sumakh Handmade Geometric Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful vintage Sumakh hand-knotted wool rug with a black color field. This Sumakh rug has red, yellow, gray, and white accents in a gorgeous all-over geometric design.
This rug...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug, Tribal Enchantment Meets Global Boho Chic
Located in Dallas, TX
21236 Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug, 05'00 x 07'00. Boujad rugs, born in Morocco's Boujad region, are more than mere floor coverings; they are exquisite handwoven masterpieces that cap...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Moroccan Style Ivory Handmade Wool Rug with a Tribal Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Moroccan-style handmade wool rug with an ivory color field. This Modern rug has gray accents featuring a gorgeous all-over geometric boho motif.
This rug measures: 10'2"...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Boho Colorful 20th Century Turkish Kilim
Located in New York, NY
Colorful mid-20th century Turkish flat-weave Kilim.
Measures: 6'9'' x 9'6''.
Category
20th Century Turkish Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Ivory Modern Moroccan Style Handmade Geometric Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Moroccan- Style handmade wool rug with a Ivory field. This Moroccan rug has gray accents in a gorgeous all-over geometric pattern design.
This rug measures: 12' x 15'.
...
Category
2010s Indian Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Indian Made Hand-Knotted Bohemian Moroccan Inspired Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Although created in India these handmade Moroccan inspired rugs pay homage to traditional craftsmanship and centuries-old motifs. This collection delivers a vibrant spirit to any space.
Category
2010s Indian Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Blue Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, Cozy Nomad Meets Bohemian Enchantment
Located in Dallas, TX
21305 Vintage Blue Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, 06'03 x 09'07. Beni Mrirt rugs epitomize a treasured tradition of Moroccan weaving, renowned for their luxurious texture, geometric design...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Berber Moroccan Runner with Bohemian Tribal
Located in Dallas, TX
21465 vintage Berber Moroccan Runner with Bohemian Tribal style 03'08 x 14'10. Showcasing an expressive design, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool contemporary Ber...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
5.5x7.2 Ft Handmade Bessarabian Kilim, Vintage Rug. Pictorial Tapestry. All Wool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One-of-a-kind Vintage Bessarabian Kilim. Measures: 5.7 x 7.3 Ft.
A handwoven Eastern European rug from Moldova. These traditional Moldovan flat-weaves are inspired from vintage A...
Category
20th Century Moldovan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Bakhtiari Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
61072 Vintage Persian Bakhtiari rug. Measures: 05'07 x 09'09.
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Victorian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Yazd Accent Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78306 Antique Persian Yazd rug, 03'00 x 05'02.
Perfect for a small space, reading nook, grand foyer, designer entry, study, studio, den, walk-in closet, ...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Victorian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug with Bohemian Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21521 Vintage Berber Moroccan rug with Bohemian Tribal Style 04'10 x 07'10. Showcasing a bold expressive design, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool vintage Berber ...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Beige Modern Moroccan Style Handmade Geometric Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Moroccan-style handmade wool rug with a gray color field. This Modern rug has beige accents featuring a gorgeous all-over geometric boho motif.
This rug measures: 13'3" ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
6.3x10.3 Ft Unique Hand-Woven Vintage Anatolian Kilim 'Flat-Weave', 100% Wool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A unique Kilim rug from Turkey. Size: 6.3 x 10.4 ft.
Very good condition, sturdy and clean.
Ideal for both residential and commercial interiors.
We can supply a suitable rug-pad if r...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Moroccan Style Beige Handmade Minimal Boho Motif Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Moroccan-style handmade wool rug with a beige color field. This Modern rug has brown and red accents featuring a gorgeous all-over minimal boho design.
This rug measures...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Moroccan Style Handmade Geometric Brown Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Moroccan-style handmade wool rug with a beige color field. This Modern rug has brown accents featuring a gorgeous all-over geometric boho motif.
This rug measures: 11'9"...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug with Checkerboard Design
Located in Dallas, TX
21608 Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug, 03'09 x 06'10. Showcasing an expressive design, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool vintage Berber Moroccan rug is a captivating ...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Caucasian Russian Karabakh Rug Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
78186 antique Caucasian Rose Karabakh Hallway Runner, 03'10 x 16'00. This hand-knotted wool antique Caucasian Karabakh carpet runner is poised to impress with its effortless beauty and vibrant colors. The abrashed field displays features an all-over rose and floral pattern. It is enclosed with a stylized botanical border flanked with an inner and outer running water guard border. ?Perfect for a hallway, long entry, grand foyer, designer entryway, galley kitchen, corridor, long stair landing, grand parlor, home office, private library, conservatory, wine cellar, executive suite, theater room, billiards room, game room, bedroom, study, studio, sitting room, sunroom or it would make a lovely accent next to a buffet in a dining room, behind the sofa table in the living room, or by a long vestibule in a hotel lobby. Well-suited for a wide range of interior styles: English Chintz, Victorian, English Manor House, Tudor, Swedish Farmhouse, Southern Living, gypsy, jet-setter, Rustic, Traditional, Artisan, English Country, London Proper, Georgian, Arts & Crafts, Neoclassical, Gustavian, Cabin, Lodge, Industrial, Old World, Regency, European Cottage, Bungalow, Craftsman, Colonial Revival, Eclectic, Modern, and Contemporary. Whether its placed in a country cabin, rustic farmhouse or Bohemian abode, this Caucasian floral rug will complement nearly any interior with panache. Flaunt your florals and celebrate the beauty of a rose garden in bloom all year. Similar to: Bessarabian Rose...
Category
Early 20th Century Russian Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Berber Moroccan Boujad Rug with Tribal Bohemian Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21672 vintage Berber Moroccan Boujad rug, 06'00 x 13'04. Showcasing a bold expressive design, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool vintage Berber Moroccan Boujad rug is a captivating vision of woven beauty. The eye-catching tribal pattern and lively colors woven into this vintage Moroccan rug work together creating a truly unique look. The abrashed orange field features five hooked lozenges decorated with ambiguous tribal symbols. It is enclosed with a complementary tribal border. Historical richness and full of Ancient Berber symbolism, this vintage Boujad rug...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Indian Made Hand-Knotted Bohemian Moroccan Inspired Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Although created in India these handmade Moroccan inspired rugs pay homage to traditional craftsmanship and centuries-old motifs. This collection delivers a vibrant spirit to any space.
Category
2010s Indian Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
8.7x10.5 Ft Vintage Handmade Floral Bessarabian Kilim from Moldova, Wall Hanging
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One of a kind vintage Bessarabian Kilim. Measures: 8.7x10.5 Ft.
A handwoven Eastern European rug from Moldova. These traditional Moldovan flat-weaves are inspired from vintage Aubuss...
Category
20th Century Moldovan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Moroccan Style Handmade Light Brown Abstract Motif Wool Rug by Apadana
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Moroccan style hand-knotted wool rug with a light brown color field and ivory accents in a gorgeous geometric abstract high pile design.
This rug measures: 10'1" ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique and Vintage Rugs for Sale: Shop Turkish Rugs, Moroccan Rugs, Indian Rugs and Other Rugs on 1stDibs
Good antique rugs and vintage rugs have made their way into homes across the globe, becoming fixtures used for comfort, prayer and self-expression, so choosing the right area rug is officially a universal endeavor.
In modern usage, “carpet” typically denotes a wall-to-wall floor cushioning that is fixed to the floor. Rugs, on the other hand, are designed to cover a specific area and can easily be moved to new locations. However, the terms are interchangeable in many parts of the world, and, in the end, it won’t matter what you decide to call it.
It’s well known that a timeless Persian rug or vintage Turkish rug can warm any interior, but there are lots of other styles of antique rugs to choose from when you're endeavoring to introduce fresh colors and textures to a bedroom or living room.
Moroccan Berber rugs are not all about pattern. In fact, some of the most striking examples are nearly monochrome. But what these rugs lack in complexity, they make up for in brilliant color and subtle variation. Moroccan-style interiors can be mesmerizing — a sitting room of this type might feature a Moroccan rug, carved wooden screens and a tapestry hung behind the sofa.
Handwoven kilim rugs, known for their wealth of rich colors and unique weaving tradition, are pileless: Whereas the Beni Ourain rugs of Morocco can be described as dense with a thick surface or pile, an authentic kilim rug is thin and flat. (The term “kilim” is Turkish in origin, but this type of textile artistry is practiced all across the Balkans, throughout the Arab world and elsewhere.)
When it comes to eye-catching floor coverings, the distinctive “medallion” pattern of Oushak rugs has two types of rounded shapes alternating against a rich red or blue background created with natural dyes, while the elaborate “star” pattern involves large eight-pointed shapes in diagonal rows alternating with diamonds.
If you’re looking for something unexpected, find a runner rug that pops in your hallway or on your stairs. Dig for dazzling geometric patterns in our inventory of mid-century modern rugs and carpets, which includes works designed by the likes of Swedish textile masters Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Marianne Richter and other artisans.
Carpets and rugs have been around for thousands of years. Prehistoric humans turned to animal skin, wool and fur to craft simple fabrics to soften hard terrain. A 2016 study suggests that "cave lions" were hunted for exactly this purpose, and that decorating your cave with their pelts may have conferred strength and prestige. Although many of these early textiles are still in existence, tracing their precise origins is difficult. Carpets quickly became such a valuable trade commodity that the weavings could easily travel far from their places of origin.
The oldest known carpet was found in southern Siberia. (It may have traveled there from Persepolis in Iran.) For the flat-weave floor rugs crafted by Native Americans, cotton was the primary material before sheep’s wool was introduced in the 16th century. In Europe, carpet-making was fundamental to folk art, and Asian carpets imported to European countries were at one time considered a precious luxury and not intended to remain permanently on the floor.
With the variety of area rugs and carpets rolled out for you on 1stDibs — a collection that includes traditional, modern, minimalist rugs and other coverings of all kinds — things will be looking up whenever you’re looking down.
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