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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Kazak
Rölakan / Swedish flatweave carpet by Polly Björkman, 248x162 cm, Swedish Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful swedish flat-weave / rölakan carpet by Polly Björkman / monogram PB.
Pink and white with beautiful details in blue, brown and light purple.
Professionally cleaned and i...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Rug & Kilim's Scandinavian Style Kilim Rug in Blue, White Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Exemplifying a modern take on Swedish styles, a 3x5 flat weave from Rug & Kilim’s award-winning Scandinavian Kilim collection. The handwoven rug enjoys a smart application of geometr...
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim's Scandinavian Style Kilim Rug in Blue and Gray Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian style kilim from our celebrated flatweave collection. This 10x14 rug enjoys the finesse of Swedish aesthetics with a dextrous geometric pattern casting a 3...
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim's Scandinavian Style Kilim Rug in White, Greige Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rug & Kilim presents this exquisite 10x14 Scandinavian kilim from the Morocco line of the award-winning flat weave texture. The handwoven piece flows in an all over half diamond patt...
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Gold Ground Antique Marasali Shirvan Prayer Rug, Hand-Knotted, Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Port Washington, NY
Unique Marasali prayer rug attributed to the Marasali group, this prayer rug from the Shirvan region has a brilliant golden-yellow field and a diam...
Category
1880s Russian Kazak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
5'6"x7'2" Antique Caucasian Pinwheel Kazak Rug. Top Shelf Collectors Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare antique Caucasian pinwheel Kazak rug in well preserved condition, original as found. All wool and natural dyes.
Provenance: A private collection i...
Category
19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Kilim KAZAK Caucasian Rug with Unusual Pale Colors
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
nt. 129 - Delicate pastel colors, unusual for nomadic waves, for this soft beautiful elegant kilim. It's more beautiful seen in real life to see the real...
Category
Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Mid Century Red Blue Kazak Turkish Kilim Rug, 175x123cm, 60s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Vintage Kazak handwoven tribal Kilim Rug 60s
The tribal Caucasian style with its Kazak motif is definitely a stunner that you will be proud to show off in your home.
Its distinctive...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Kazak Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Oversized Jansen Textured Carpet by Alberto Levi Gallery
Located in Milan, IT
Jansen is a unique example from our textured collections of contemporary rugs, expressing at its best the subtle balance between the warm tonalities of Moroccan Berber rugs and the i...
Category
2010s Afghan Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Finnish pile rug "Simpukka" by Marjatta Metsovaar for Finnrya
Located in Klintehamn, SE
Simpukka "Seashell" was a pattern introduced to Finnrya by Marjatta Metsovaara in 1963 where it was woven as a rug. I later became a very popular fabric with Marimekko.
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Geometric Modern Swedish Style Room Size Wool Rug In Green and Pink
Located in Norwalk, CT
This flatweave rug showcases a contemporary Swedish design with a gray base. It's accented with green, purple, and pink geometric patterns throughout
This rug measures 9'4" x 12'1"...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Beautiful Small Square Size Modern Scandinavian Inspired Kilim Rug 3' x 3'6"
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Small Square Size Modern Scandinavian Inspired Kilim Rug, Country of Origin: India, Circa Date: Modern Rug
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Beautiful Vintage Scandinavian Inspired Modern Indian Kilim Rug 3'1" x 3'4"
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Scandinavian Inspired Modern Indian Kilim Rug, Country of Origin: India, Circa Date: Modern Rug / Early 21st Century
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Fantastic Late 19th Century Kazak Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic late 19th century Persian Kazak rug with a wonderful pattern of multicolored diagonal stripes with geometric designs surrounded by a wide border composed of multiple patt...
Category
1880s Persian Kazak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Bidjar Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Bidjar runner with ten diamond medallions on a variegated crimson field surrounded by multiple contrasting geometric and floral borders.
Category
Early 1900s Persian Kazak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Caucasian Kuba Small Antique Runner
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century high decorative Caucasian Kuba runner with a colorful repetitive design on a navy color field
Measures: 3'4'' x 7'6''.
Category
Early 20th Century Caucasian Kazak Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Antique Caucasian Kazak Tribal Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
78813 Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug, 04'04 x 05'01. With roots deep in Kazakh culture and originating from the Caucasus region, Caucasian Kazak rugs embody a legacy of meticulous craft...
Category
Early 20th Century Caucasian Kazak Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Vintage Pastel Geometric Influenced Turkish Kilim
Located in New York, NY
a one-of-a-kind cotton and wool Turkish Kilim handmade from the late 20th century
Details
rug no. 10704
size 9'9" x 16'1"
Kilims, primarily refer to a type of flat-woven rug that...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Oversize Vintage Swedish Inspired Turkish Kilim
Located in New York, NY
a one-of-a-kind cotton and wool Turkish Kilim handmade from the late 20th century
Details
rug no. 10706
size 12'" x 14'11"
Kilims, primarily refer to a type of flat-woven rug tha...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Oversize Vintage Scandinavian Influenced Turkish Kilim
Located in New York, NY
a one-of-a-kind cotton and wool Turkish Kilim handmade from the late 20th century
Details
rug no. 10708
size 13'1" x 15'7"
Kilims, primarily refer to a type of flat-woven rug tha...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Large Forel Green, Beige Hand Knotted Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Large forel green, beige hand knotted wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 14'2" × 21'4" (431 × 650 cm).
Contemporary Swedish Rugs are a real treat not only for interior designers, b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Swedish Flat Weave Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Swedish Flat Weave Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 13'10" × 19'7" (421 × 596 cm)
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Large Antique Caucasian Tribal Rug
Located in New York, NY
A large intermediate size Caucasian rug from the early 20th century
Measures: 5'2'' x 9'4''.
Antique Caucasian rugs from the Shirvan district village are still considered one of th...
Category
Early 20th Century Caucasian Kazak Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Swedish Design Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Swedish Design Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 12'2" × 15'0" (370 × 457 cm)
Color: Brown, Ivory, Purple, Taupe
A contemporary, Swedish design, hand knotted wool rug displ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Distressed Antique Caucasian Kazak Tribal Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
78786 Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug, 03'09 x 06'03. Originating from the Caucasus region and deeply rooted in Kazakh culture, Caucasian Kazak rugs epitomize a legacy of meticulous hand...
Category
Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rya Shag Rug Cat
By Ege Rya
Located in Fulton, CA
A rya or shag rug featuring a cat. Made in Denmark, circa. 1970's.
Measures 27.5 inches wide. 26.5 inches high.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century Kazak Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th century Kazak handmade wool rug in red, yellow and blue
Size: 4'4" × 7'9" (132 × 236 cm)
A late 19th century Kazak rug with a beige field beneath a bold polychrome geometric tre...
Category
Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rya Shag Rug Runner Burnt Orange 1970's
By Ege Rya
Located in Fulton, CA
A Danish shag or Rya rug, circa. 1970's. Deep, rich shades of burnt orange with black accent. Has small brass circles attached to one side as this rug was once hung as a wall decorat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Swedish reversible flatweave carpet by Ingrid Dessau for Kasthall, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Flatweave carpet designed by artist Ingrid Dessau for Kasthall, Sweden, during the 1950s.
Reversible with both sides of beautiful color and patterns.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Swedish Rug
Located in New York, NY
Modern Swedish Rug
Size: 8'5" × 9'10" (256 × 299 cm)
A modern flat-weave area rug, being a typical representative of the timeless Swedish school of design. It is woven entirely out o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Swedish Design Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Swedish Design Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 13'8" × 24'0" (416 × 731 cm)
A modern flat-weave area rug, being a typical representative of the timeless Swedish s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Swedish Design Blue Handmade Wool Pile Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Swedish design blue handmade wool pile rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 10.5" × 13.9" (317 × 419 cm).
This special Swedish carpet combines both – the uniqueness of traditional ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Indoor Outdoor Scandinavian Design Flat-Weave Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Indoor Outdoor Scandinavian design flat-weave wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 4'1" × 6'2" (124 × 187 cm).
The indoor/outdoor carpets are fully customize from size, to color, to w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Swedish Wool Carpet Rug by Barbro Nilsson for Märta Måås Fjetterström MMF Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish mid century carpet / rug in shaggy red and black wool by the well known designer Barbro Nilsson produced by Märta Måås-Fjetterström, 1940s. In good original condition, s...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Custom Kilim Rug with Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This custom flat weave design is a new addition to the Scandinavian rug collection by Rug & Kilim. Handwoven in wool, cotton and natural yarns, its design reflects a contemporary tak...
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Oversize Vintage Inspired Geometric Turkish Kilim
Located in New York, NY
a one-of-a-kind cotton and wool Turkish Kilim handmade from the late 20th century
Details
rug no. 10705
size 13'5" x 16'7"
Kilims, primarily refer to a type of flat-woven rug tha...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Oversize Vintage Abstract Turkish Kilim
Located in New York, NY
a one-of-a-kind cotton and wool Turkish Kilim handmade from the late 20th century with a large scale design on a light color field
Details
rug no. 10710
size 11'9" x 14'11"
Kilim...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Pakistani Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
74914 Small Vintage Pakistani Rug, 01'07 x 02'02. Embark on a rugged odyssey where nomadic charm effortlessly intertwines with tribal enchantment in this hand-knotted wool vintage Pa...
Category
Late 20th Century Pakistani Kazak Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
3'6''x5'2'' Antique Caucasian Seichur Rug, Circa 1880
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Caucasian Seichur rug, circa 1880. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on wool foundation. Origin good condition. Washed professionally. All natural dyes. Measures...
Category
Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
3.6x8.4 ft Rare Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug from Karabagh, Dated, 1812
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare and early Karabagh long rug from the first quarter of the 19th century featuring an all-over lattice work design with integrated shield and cross motifs in a subtle color pale...
Category
Early 19th Century Azerbaijani Kazak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
5x10.7 ft Antique Caucasian Moghan Shahsavan Rug, Excellent Condition
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Moghan Shahsavan rugs are typically made from wool or a wool-cotton blend and feature a tight, dense weave. The designs are usually geometric and feature bold, contrasting colors...
Category
Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
3.7x11.4 ft Antique Caucasian Talish Runner Rug, Circa 1880, 100% Wool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An antique Caucasian Talish runner rug. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on wool foundation. Excellent condition. Sturdy and as clean as a brand new rug (deep washed pr...
Category
Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim in Blue and Beige-Brown Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
An elegant flat weave from Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Kilim Collection. Exemplified in this 8x10 edition, this rug design possesses exemplary textural sensibility that perfectly inte...
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Oversize Vintage Scandinavian Influenced Turkish Kilim
Located in New York, NY
a one-of-a-kind cotton and wool Turkish Kilim handmade from the late 20th century
Details
rug no. 10703
size 11'9" x 14'11"
Kilims, primarily refer to a type of flat-woven rug th...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
High-Quality Swedish Design Flat-Weave Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
High-Quality Swedish design flat-weave wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 8'0" × 11'9" (243 × 358 cm).
This modern rug, although presently made, strongly refers to the Classic mid-...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Scandinavian Style Kilim Rug in White, Beige Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
An 8x10 Swedish style kilim rug from our award-winning Scandinavian flat weave selections. The piece showcases a sophisticated play of beige & brown with gray blue for an intricate, ...
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim in White and Gray Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This Swedish style 13x19 kilim joins Rug & Kilim's award-winning Scandinavian Collection.
Further On the Design:
This rug is the first major representation of this mid-century mode...
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim's Scandinavian Style Kilim Rug in Gray, White Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in fine quality wool, a 9x12 Kilim joining our award-winning Scandinavian flat weave textures. The contemporary rug features a sharp geometric Deco pattern with striations ...
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim Rug in Blue Gray Geometric Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 9 x 11 Kilim rug from Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Nu—the latest unique texture added to the award-winning collection. The blissful unison of a symmetric geometric pattern in sophist...
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim Rug, Green and Beige-Brown Stripe Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 9x12 kilim rug is a subtly masterful in its from Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian collection. The inspiration from the simplicity of the Swedish stripe concept enjo...
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian-Inspired White and Blue Wool Pile Rug
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from India, this hand knotted pile rug hails from Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian-inspired collection, bound in high-quality New Zealand wool featuring a fine sawtooth geometr...
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Swedish Geometric Flat Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
Modern Swedish Geometric Flat Weave Rug
Size: 10'1" × 14'0" (307 × 426 cm)
Color: Beige, Brown, Green, Yellow
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
5.3x12 ft Museum Quality Antique Caucasian Kuba Rug, circa 1840
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A highly collectible, magnificent Afshan-Kuba rug from circa 1840. One of a family of distinguished rugs that were woven in the Northern Caucasus on commission for palaces and wealth...
Category
Mid-19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
4.4x7.3 Ft Antique Caucasian Gendje Kazak Rug with Diagonal Stripes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Caucasian Gendje Kazak rug with diagonal stripes decorated with Botehs and other attractive small design elements and with a red border depicting many flowers. Size: 4.4 x 7....
Category
Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Swedish Pile Design Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Swedish Pile Design Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 13'7" × 14'4" (414 × 436 cm)
This contemporary Swedish inspired hand-knotted wool rug displays all over a geometric pattern ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
KAZAK ANTIQUE RUG from the late 19th century; 100 % Wool
By Tufenkian
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite KAZAK ANTIQUE RUG from the late 19th century features a stunning selection of geometric motifs, expertly hand-knotted from the finest 100% wool, and is preserved in ex...
Category
Late 19th Century Armenian Kazak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Scandinavian Modern Alice Wallebäck flatweave rug 1960's
By Alice Wallebäck
Located in Uccle, BE
A vintage Swedish flat-weave wool rug by Alice Walleback dating back to 1960s with woven initials (AW) at a lower corner. Size: 6.5" × 10.3" (199 × 315 cm) It is in excellent origina...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Scandinavian Yellow and ochre flat weave rug signed IS by Ingegerd Silow
Located in Uccle, BE
Hand-woven wool. Made in Sweden. Measures: 6'6 x 9'7. Date: 1960s. Mid-20th Century.
Missing a few. fringes otherwise in very good condition.
Ingegerd Silow (1916-2005) was an influe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern 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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