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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: Early 20th Century
Period: 18th Century
Mid-19th Century N.W. Persian Silk Heriz Carpet (4'6" x 6'4" - 137 x 193 )
Located in New York, NY
Mid-19th Century N.W. Persian Silk Heriz Carpet (4'6" x 6'4" - 137 x 193 )
Category
1850s Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Mid-1800s Oversized Palace Chinese Rug Museum Quality Large Chinese Rug 13x18
Located in New York, NY
Rare Oversize Antique Peking Chinese Art Deco Rug Blue
12'10" x 17'6"
391cm x 534cm
"THIS RUG IS EXQUISITE!!! It is a rare oversize Antique Chinese ...
Category
1870s Chinese Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$7,980 Sale Price
20% Off
Palace-Sized Extremely Finely Woven Antique Sarouk-Farahan Persian Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
Palace-Sized Extremely Finely Woven Antique Sarouk-Farahan Persian Rug . Rug M14-0303,
Measures: 17'3 x 30'8.
Mansion Sized antique Persian Sarouk-Farahan carpet with incredible ...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer by Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
This majestic Persian Malayer rug comes from a handmade finest wool that features neutral and cerulean blue geometrical motifs and elements in a pale caramel field. With its impressi...
Category
1910s Persian Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Art deco Chinese Rugs
Located in Evanston, IL
Introducing our splendid of Imperial garden Chinese art deco rug, where artistry intertwines with symbolism. The enchanting jade gold field hosts a majestic garden of Life...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rare Oversize Antique Bessarabian Kilim
Located in Milan, IT
Antique Bessarabian Kilims are very rarely found in large sizes, as most were woven in an almost standard 6 x 9 feet format. This stunning example maintains the wonderful palette and...
Category
1880s Ukrainian Rococo Revival Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century Lavar Kirman Prayer Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful late 19th century Persian Lavar Kirman prayer rug with a beautiful pattern of multiple flowering trees and branches woven in traditional ...
Category
1880s Persian Kirman Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Hunting Scene Kerman Rug. Size: 14' 8" x 22' 8"
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Large Oversized Antique Persian Hunting Scene Kerman Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rug, Circa Date: 1880. Size: 14 ft 8 ...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Lavar “Tree of Life” in Navy, Turquoise, Blue, Sage, Red
Located in Barrington, IL
Prepare to be astonished by this truly magnificent Early 20th Century Persian Kerman Lavar rug, a profound testament to the unparalleled artistry of Southern Persia. Woven by the finest artisan weavers in the renowned village of Lavar in the early 1900s, this rug embodies a profound sense of peace, grace, and breathtaking beauty. The words "beautiful, peaceful, graceful" are only a start when describing this "Tree of Life" pattern, a design so fantastic it leaves one "speechless and in awe."
Lavar carpets, originating from a village near the city of Kerman on the edge of the great desert in Southeast Persia, are world-renowned for their exquisite beauty in design and colors, and this rug is an exceptional representation. The all-over pattern features a rich narrative woven with numerous birds, blossoming trees, and abundant flowers in various vibrant hues.
The color palette in this rug is astonishingly beautiful and unique, including deep navy, vibrant turquoise, serene blue, subtle sage, classic red, striking magenta, delicate pink, sunny yellow, luminous pale green, midnight blue, and regal purple. Each shade contributes to a harmonious and captivating visual narrative, showcasing the extraordinary skill of the weavers. This Kerman Lavar rug is not just a floor covering; it is a profound piece of art, an heirloom-quality textile that will enrich any discerning interior with its timeless elegance and spiritual depth. Given its intricate detail and stunning artistry, it would be magnificent as a tapestry wall art, allowing for full appreciation of this Persian masterpiece.
Dimensions: 4’ 8” x 7’ 5”
Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s
Place of Origin: Persia
Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation with vegetable dyes
Condition: Wear consistent with age and use
The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU 2095
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Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Haji Jalili Tabriz Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Haji Jalili Tabriz Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 16'6" × 23'5" (502 × 713 cm)
This antique Persian Tabriz rug, crafted around 1880, is a remarkable piece from Doris Leslie Blau, renow...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Antique Persian Bidjar Rug 3.5' x 5.2' 1910s - 1D178
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This exceptional antique Persian Bidjar rug, hand-knotted circa 1910s, embodies the durability and beauty for which Bidjar rugs are renowned. Featuring a geometric pattern in rust-re...
Category
1910s Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug. 13 ft 4 in x 18 ft 9 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Large Ivory background Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rugs, Circa Date: 1880. Size: 13 ft 4 in x 18 ft 9 in (4.0 m x 5.71 m)
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Large Oversize Persian Red Floral Sarouk Rug, c. 1920s
Located in New York, NY
Sarouk is a small village and its neighboring villages in Northwestern Iran. Most Sarouk carpets follow a very distinctive design and is depended on floral sprays and bouquets.
T...
Category
1920s Persian Sarouk Farahan Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1920s Chinese Peking Carpet ( 9' 6" x 13' 4" - 290 x 405 )
Located in New York, NY
1920s Chinese Peking Carpet ( 9' 6" x 13' 4" - 290 x 405 )
Category
1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Worn Out Antique Turkish Oushak Runner
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number
25728
Size
3' 3" X 7' 8"
Design
Oushak
Collection
Antique/Vintage
Material
Wool
Texture
Pile Weave
Origin
Turkey
Age
Antique/Vintage
Category
Early 1900s Turkish Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Indian Striped Cotton Dhurrie in White and Blue
Located in Milan, IT
The weaving of flat-woven cotton carpets known as dhurries is cited in Mughal chronicles of the 15th century. Probably one of the earliest forms of floor covering, dhurries were wove...
Category
Early 1900s Indian Agra Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
19th Century Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Carpet ( 15'8" x 22' - 477 x 670 cm )
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Carpet ( 15'8" x 22' - 477 x 670 cm )
Category
1880s Persian Sultanabad Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Kerman Rug. Size: 10 ft 6 in x 19 ft
By Kerman
Located in New York, NY
Large Light Blue Persian Kerman Rug 48869, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rugs, Circa Date: 1920 – Size: 10 ft 6 in x 19 ft (3.2 m x 5.79 m)
The weavers of Kerman have been p...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Antique Southwestern-Style Eye Dazzler Kilim
Located in Dallas, TX
78429 Vintage Eye Dazzler Southwestern style Rug, 04'09 x 07'00. Woven under the vast skies and sacred mesas of the American Southwest, this antique Southw...
Category
Late 19th Century American Spanish Colonial Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$4,480 Sale Price
35% Off
Antique Persian Heriz Peach Handmade Wool Rug with Medallion Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Heriz hand-knotted wool rug with a peach color field. This Persian rug has a blue frame with beige and rust accents in a gorgeous all-over geometric medallion desig...
Category
1920s Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Sultanabad rug
Size: 13'9" × 16'7" (419 × 505 cm)
Color: Beige, Blue, Red.
A hand-knotted wool antique Persian Sultanabad rug dating back to circa 1920. The main fiel...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century Chinese Ningxia Carpet ( 9'10" x 12' - 300 x 365 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Chinese Ningxia Carpet ( 9'10" x 12' - 300 x 365 )
Category
1880s Chinese Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Tribal Persian Large Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an early 20th-century Antique Persian Rug. Zipper closure and poly-fill provided.
Measures: 16'' x 123''
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Carpet ( 4'3" x 14'6" - 130 x 442 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Carpet ( 4'3" x 14'6" - 130 x 442 )
Category
1880s Persian Sultanabad Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Northwest Persian Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Northwest Persian accent rug handmade during the early 20th century.
Measures: 4' 5" x 5' 7".
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Bakshaish Rug on Fabric Textile
Located in New York, NY
Mid-19th Century Persian Bakshaish Rug hand-stitched on a fabric textile. Best to use on wall or as a throw piece
Details
rug no. r4808
size 3' 8" x 5' 2" (112 x 157 cm
Category
19th Century Unknown Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Linen
Zabihi Collection Scatter Size Persian Kurd Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th Century Persian Kurd Small Rug
2'9'' x 4'7''
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1920's Persian Kashan Pictorial Carpet, Poetry from Abbas Foroughi Bastami
Located in Dallas, TX
77017 Antique Persian Kashan Pictorial Rug, 02'11 x 03'11. Woven with spiritual longing and lyrical reverence, this antique Persian Kashan pictori...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Kashan Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Kerman Persian Rug. Size: 13 ft 7 in x 23 ft
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Oversized Antique Kerman Persian Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rug, Circa date: 1900. Size: 13 ft 7 in x 23 ft (4.14 m x 7.01 m).
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Kazak Rug with Rich Blue and Red Colors
Located in New York, NY
Immerse yourself in the timeless allure of this antique Kazak rug dating back to 1920, showcasing a captivating blueberry and brick-red color scheme. Belonging to the Fachralo substy...
Category
Early 20th Century Caucasian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid-19th Century European Aubusson Style Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
Mid-19th Century European Aubusson Style Rug 5'7'' x 4'5'' , handmade and hand-knotted, empire traditional style
Category
19th Century Empire Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Art Deco Chinese Carpet by Nichols & Co.
Located in Milan, IT
Only a very limited group of the carpets woven during the thirties at the Tianjin city looms are decorated by geometric patterns typical of the Art Deco period. Some of these rare pi...
Category
1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in New York, NY
Light Tone Room Size Persian Sarouk Rug from the early 20th Century
Details
rug no. j4081
size 8' 11" x 11' (272 x 335 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Persian American Classical Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 9' x 11' 6" - 275 x 350 )
Located in New York, NY
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 9' x 11' 6" - 275 x 350 )
Category
1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'3" x 3'1" - 69 x 94 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'3" x 3'1" - 69 x 94 )
Category
1910s American Folk Art Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Fabric
Green Chinese Art Deco Wool Rug Antique Handmade Designed With Floral Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
This hand-knotted antique Chinese Art Deco rug features a green field with a multicolored floral design and a purple wool frame. The elegant and sophisticated Chinese floral pattern ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
18th Century Chinese Ningxia Kang Dragon Carpet ( 5'9" x 13'8" - 175 x 415 )
Located in New York, NY
Late 18th Century Chinese Ningxia Kang Carpet
Five dragons writhe and soar on a light yellow ground on this classically rendered long carpet from northern China, circa 1800. Flaming ...
Category
1790s Chinese Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Late 18th Century Chinese Ningxia Kang Carpet ( 6' x 10'3" - 175 x 415 )
Located in New York, NY
Late 18th Century Chinese Ningxia Kang Carpet ( 6' x 10'3" - 175 x 415 )
Ningxia or Suiyuan, North Central China
K’ang Carpet
Structural Analysis
Warp: cotton, off-white, natural, handspun, Z-4-S;
Weft: cotton, off white, natural, winder plied, Z-3-S. handspun, two shoots alternating;
Pile: wool, Z-3 or Z-4;
Knot: PL,no alternate warp depression, 5 ½ per horizontal inch x 5 per vertical inch = 27 ½ per square inch;
Sides: recovered;
Ends: n.o.
Weft/knots: 50/50, even.
Peach border, medallion and corners corroded; sapphire blue highest.
Remarks.
The golden yellow field employs the classic “grains of rice” pattern with brown pips,
centered by a broadly drawn peach scalloped peony medallion and en-suite corners.
The matching peach tone border has inward facing peonies in one, two or three
colors with short arabesque segments between. There is no corner resolution with
diagonal palmettes. The inner medium dark blue border is pearled and the outermost
stripe is plain as is characteristic of rugs of the period.
The peony corners are bold and direct, without a plethora of intrusive minor
elements. The central peony wreath is pared down as well to the most important
motives. The contrast in scale between the rice grains, a size independent pattern and
the vastly larger scale medallion and corners is particularly striking. The rice pattern...
Category
Early 1800s Chinese Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century N.W. Persian Bakshaiesh Carpet ( 14'10" x 21'6" - 452 x 655 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century N.W. Persian Bakshaiesh Carpet ( 14'10" x 21'6" - 452 x 655 )
Superb madder red field with stylized birds in the corners amid geometric leaves and an open inner surround with a small striped effect. Beautiful rustic carpet with accents in straw, light blue, green and royal...
Category
1880s Persian Bakshaish Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1920s American Folk Art Textile, Southwest Modern Style Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
79068 Antique Germantown Southwestern style Kilim Rug, 01'09 x 03'09. This exquisite handwoven wool antique Southwestern style kilim is a captivating example of Germantown weaving, a...
Category
Early 20th Century American Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$2,015 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug. 14 ft 4 in x 19 ft 4 in
Located in New York, NY
An Impressive Large Size Rustic Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet, Country of Origin / rug type: Persian rugs, Circa date: 1880's. Size: 14 ft 4 in x 19 ft 4 in (4.37 m x 5.89 m)
Category
1880s Persian Sultanabad Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Uzbekistan Tashkent All Over Silk Suzani Embroidered Wall Hanging
Located in Tokyo, JP
This wall hanging is all over hand-embroidered Suzani design, silk & cotton ground and the embroidery thread is 100% silk.
Suzani, which means "embroidery" in Uzbek, began around ...
Category
Early 20th Century Uzbek Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 8'9" x 11'1" - 266 x 337 cm )
Located in New York, NY
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 8'9" x 11'1" - 266 x 337 cm )
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Antique Persian Sarouk Rug – 12.1' x 8.9' (370 x 270 cm), 1900s 1K02
Located in Bordeaux, FR
A magnificent antique Persian Sarouk rug, hand-knotted from fine wool, showcasing a classic Kashan design with intricate floral motifs and rich, harmonious tones. Dating back to the ...
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Chinese Peking Rug 9' 0'' x 14' 3''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese Peking rug, Size: 9' 0'' x 14' 3''.
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Red Antique Persian Sarouk Clean Even Wear Pure Wool Hand Knotted Oversized 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
1910s Persian Medieval Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$11,580 Sale Price
25% Off
Luxurious Fine Silk Antique Persian Heriz Area Rug 8'5" x 10'10"
Located in New York, NY
Luxurious Fine Silk Antique Persian Heriz Area Rug, Country Of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: 1870
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Fantastic Early 20th Century Navajo Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic early 20th century Navajo rug with four large red arrows pointing outward from a central white diamond, and living amidst a field of other geometric shapes on an abrash n...
Category
1920s American Navajo Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1920s Scenic Chinese Art Deco Carpet by Nichols Workshop
Located in New York, NY
1920s Scenic Chinese Art Deco Carpet by Nichols Workshop
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mehraban Antique French Aubusson
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number
24297
Size
5' 10" X 7' 2"
Design
Aubusson
Collection
Antique/Vintage
Material
Wool
Texture
Flat Weave
Origin
France
Age
Antique/Vintage.
Category
1890s French Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid 19th Century Chinese Ningxia Carpet ( 12' 6" x 18' 2" - 380 x 555)
Located in New York, NY
Mid 19th Century Chinese Ningxia Carpet with Foo Dogs 石獅
( 12' 6" x 18' 2" - 380 x 555)
Category
1850s Chinese Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Kerman Lavar Carpet by OCM ( 16'4"x 30' - 498 x 915 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Persian Kerman Lavar Carpet by OCM ( 16'4"x 30' - 498 x 915 )
This massive southeast Persian rug displays cypresses and urns in a compl...
Category
1910s Persian Kirman Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Animal Motif Kerman Persian Rug. 17 ft 2 in x 26 ft 9 in
Located in New York, NY
A Breathtakingly Decorative Oversized Antique Kerman Persian Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Antique Rug, Circa Date: Turn of the 20th Century – Size: 17 ft 2 in x 26 ft 9...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Rose Blue Green Ivory Beige Floral Persian Kirman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Kirman is an ancient city, with an incredible history going back over a thousand years. Marco Polo was one of the first westerners to view Kirman rugs. The city is located in the cen...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable late 19th century Persian Serapi rug with the a fabulous large central floral medallion living among a field with myriad...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A mesmerizing early 20th century Persian Sarouk Farahan rug with a large central floral medallion living amidst a field of scrolling vines and flowers, and surrounded by a wide borde...
Category
Early 1900s Persian Sarouk Farahan Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 8'10" x 11'4" - 270 x 345 )
Located in New York, NY
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 8'10" x 11'4" - 270 x 345 )
The royal blue field and old gold border are unified by Paeony and other flowering stems and by a tall bamboo branch, with...
Category
1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique French Tapestry 4X5 Handmade Tapestry Verdure Tapestry 122cm x 153CM
Located in New York, NY
Rare Antique French Tapestry handmade Verdure Tapestry
4' x 5'
122cm x 153cm
Circa 1920
A magnificent antique French tapestry depicting a hunting scene amongst a verdure setting...
Category
1920s French Arts and Crafts Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Bijar Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Bijar rug, size: 13'8" x 25'1".
Category
Early 1900s Persian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$110,000
Handwoven 19th Century Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Handwoven in Western Persia during the second half of the 19th century. A village workshop weaving in the large scale palmette style.
Construction: All wool pile on a cotton foundat...
Category
19th Century Persian Antique 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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