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Antique Caucasian Kuba Rug. 3 ft 7 in x 4 ft 10 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique Caucasian Kuba Rug, Country of Origin: Caucasian Rug, Circa date: 1890. Size: 3 ft 7 in x 4 ft 10 in (1.09 m x 1.47 m)
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19th Century Caucasian Tribal Antique More Carpets

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Wool

Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
90036 Antique Red Persian Tabriz Rug Runner, 03'01 x 19'00. Woven with poetic mastery and curated intent, this one-of-a-kind, hand-knotted wool antique Persian Tabriz runner is not m...
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz More Carpets

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Wool

Worn-In Distressed Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Rustic Lodge Style
Located in Dallas, TX
52780 Worn-In Distressed Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Rustic Lodge Style. This hand knotted wool distressed vintage Turkish Oushak runner features three large hexagonal medalli...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak More Carpets

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Wool

A Breathtaking Rare 17th Century Large Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 12'3" x 16'
Located in New York, NY
A Breathtaking Rare 17th Century Large Antique Persian Isfahan Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Antique Persian Rugs, Circa Date: 17th Century
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17th Century Persian Other Antique More Carpets

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Wool

Stunning Handmade Space Age Wool Carpet, 1970s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Stunning handmade Space Age wool carpet, 1970s Germany. Has been professionally cleaned. The colour shines incredibly beautiful. A stunning carpet from the 1970s in very good cond...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage More Carpets

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Wool

3'x9'7" Blue Afghan Angora Oushak Leaf Design Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Bayern Blue, 100% Wool, Afghan Angora Oushak with Leaf Design, Natural Dyes, Hand Knotted, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Tra...
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2010s Afghan Oushak More Carpets

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Wool

cc-tapis Double Slinkie Rug by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave and Himalayan wool coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 152.000 individual kno...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern More Carpets

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Cotton

Park Dusty White, Wool Cut Pile Rug
Located in Floral Park, NY
Created for the homes where the most important statement piece is the attention to every detail. The Park Collection is all about the details. At a first glance, a simple design with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79228 Late 19th Century Distressed Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug, 13'11 x 19'02. Woven in the golden twilight of the 19th century, this hand knotted wool distressed antique Persian ...
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Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique More Carpets

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Wool

Kenny Grid Pattern Rug by Pieces, Modern Hand tufted Rug Carpet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Kenny rug features our signature grid pattern in a soft, modern color palette. Not another neutral to help ground a room. Rugs that make the room. Hand tufted rug made of a wool/...
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2010s Indian Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Floral Dhurrie Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
77817 vintage Floral Dhurrie rug 04'02 x 06'00. This hand-woven cotton vintage floral Dhurrie rug features a color blocked field and border festooned wi...
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Late 20th Century Indian Kilim More Carpets

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Cotton

Vintage Floral Dhurrie Rug
Vintage Floral Dhurrie Rug
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Late 19th Century Persian Farahan Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76783 Late 19th Century Antique Persian Farahan Rug, 08'09 x 12'03. Unfolding like a page from a Persian manuscript, this hand-knotted wool antique...
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Late 19th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Antique More Carpets

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Wool

1970's Turkish Patchwork Kilim Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53167 Vintage Turkish Patchwork Kilim Rug, 11'05 x 13'11. Woven from the quiet whispers of Anatolian pastures and the steady hands of Turkish artisans, this handwoven wool vintage Tu...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement More Carpets

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Wool

2'6"x11'2" Denim Blue Hand Knotted Criss Cross Pattern Wool Runner Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Denim Blue, Hand Knotted, Natural Dyes, Moroccan Berber with Criss Cross Pattern, Organic Wool, Runner Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for mon...
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2010s Afghan Medieval More Carpets

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Wool

Rare Antique Aubusson Rug Burgundy Carpet, Large Wool Tapestry Livingroom Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
Featuring intricately woven motifs and emblems on a mixture of Burgundy Beige backgrounds through the centre. A highly detailed layered border then encloses the handmade carpet. This...
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1850s French Aubusson Antique More Carpets

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Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Vintage Turkish Striped Kilim Area Rug with Bohemian Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
51334, vintage Turkish Striped Kilim Area rug with Bohemian Tribal style. This handwoven wool vintage Turkish Kilim rug features a series of thin bright double bands woven horizontal...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Bohemian More Carpets

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Wool

1880's Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 08'01 x 11'04
Located in Dallas, TX
79086 Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 08'01 x 11'04. This hand-knotted wool Late 19th Century antique Turkish Oushak rug is a masterful representation of the artistry a...
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Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique More Carpets

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Wool

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...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian More Carpets

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Wool

2'7"x5'9" Medium Gray, Abstract Design, Wool and Silk, Hand Knotted, Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Medium Gray, Abstract Design, Wool and Silk, Hand Knotted, Runner Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transitional Primary color: ...
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2010s Indian Modern More Carpets

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Silk

6'x9'2" Blue, Geological Design, Wool and Pure Silk, Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Blue, Geological Design, Wool and Pure Silk, Soft to The Touch, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transitional Prim...
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2010s Indian Medieval More Carpets

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Silk

Zabihi Collection Vintage Indian Tiger Rug
Located in New York, NY
A late 20th-century Indian Rug with a large tiger flayed on a blue field. 4'9'' x 7'2''
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Late 20th Century Indian Expressionist More Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Neutral Color Heriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
A whitewashed Karadja Heriz rug from the 20th century Details rug no. j4529 size 7' 10" x 11' 2" (239 x 340 cm)
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20th Century Persian Tudor More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Romanian Floral Kilim Rug with Folk Art Cottage Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77954 Vintage Romanian Floral Kilim rug with Folk Art Cottage Style 03'11 x 05'11. Delicately feminine and beautifully traditional, this hand-woven wool vintage Romanian floral kilim rug is poised to impress. The sky blue abrashed field features an all-over botanical lattice pattern decorated with stylized florals and angular palmettes. It is enclosed with a complementary leafy and floral border on a navy blue backdrop. Rendered in variegated shades of sky blue, beige, rose, olive, navy blue, peach, brick red, light pink, and glaucous with other accent colors. Perfect for a small space, reading nook, grand foyer, designer entry, study, studio, den, walk-in closet, stair landing, alcove, mudroom, entryway, bedroom, private library, private Chambers, living room, front room, wine cellar, conservatory, drawing room, trophy room, game room, music room, masters retreat, royal suite, executive suite, formal vestibule, or hotel lobby. Emanating grace and refinement, this vintage floral kilim...
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Late 20th Century Romanian Kilim More Carpets

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Wool

Late 18th Century Ottoman Era Prayer Rug in Gold and Metal
Located in Atlanta, GA
Late 18th century ottoman era prayer rug in gold and metal. Rug/C-0401. This amazing late 18th-early 19 century rug was made during the Ottoman Empire. Thi...
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Early 1800s Turkish Islamic Antique More Carpets

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Metallic Thread

6'x8'8" Spatial White Oushak Rural Flower And Leaf Design Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Angora Oushak, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craftsmanship techn...
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2010s Afghan Oushak More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Indian Kashmir Rug with Art Nouveau Rococo Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77533 vintage Indian Kashmir rug with Art Nouveau Rococo style. With ornate details and well-balanced symmetry combined with a dreamy color palette, this hand knotted wool vintage In...
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Late 20th Century Indian Hepplewhite More Carpets

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Wool

10'x10' Chiffon White Hand Knotted Denser Weave Oushak Wool Square Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Chiffon White, Hand Knotted, Denser Weave, Oushak with Floral Motifs, Pure Wool, Square, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transitional P...
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2010s Indian Oushak More Carpets

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Wool

Victor Vasarely Inspired Persian Modernist Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
Optical art Tabriz inspired by the work of Victor Vasarely. This late fourth quarter of the 20th century Tabriz carpet was woven with repurposed wool from antique and vintage rugs.
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1990s Persian Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Antique Persian Kermanshah Rug with William Morris Arts & Crafts Style
Located in Dallas, TX
73364, antique Persian Kermanshah rug with William Morris Arts & Crafts style. The architectural elements of naturalistic forms combined...
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Late 19th Century Persian Arts and Crafts Antique More Carpets

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Wool

8'x9'10" Orange, Soft Wool, Afghan Peshawar, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Tangerine Orange, Soft Wool, Vegetable Dyes, Dense Weave, Afghan Peshawar with Serapi Heriz Design, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 In...
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2010s Afghan Heriz Serapi More Carpets

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Wool

16th Century Ming Dynasty Dragon Chinese Carpet Fragment. 3 ft x 3 ft
Located in New York, NY
Breathtaking and Highly Collectible Antique 16th Century Ming Dynasty Dragon Chinese Fragment, Country of Origin: China, Circa Date: 16th Century. Si...
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16th Century Chinese Other Antique More Carpets

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Wool

New Modern Earth-Tone Turkish Oushak Rug with Transitional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
52359 New Modern Earth-Tone Turkish Oushak Rug, 09'08 x 11'07. Emanating a quiet grandeur steeped in heritage and intention, this hand-knotted wool modern Turkish Oushak rug invites ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak More Carpets

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Wool

9'x12' Traditional Royal Blue, Tree of Life Design Hand Knotted 100% Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Traditional Royal Blue, Tree of Life Design with Peacock, Animals and Other Birds, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches S...
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2010s Indian Medieval More Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Early 20th Century Antique Turkish Small Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th-century room square size Turkish Oushak Rug Details rug no. r4904 size 2'7" x 2'11''
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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak More Carpets

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Wool

10'x14' Sea Blue with Brown Fossil Design Wool and Silk Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Sea Blue with Mix of Brown, Fossil Design, Wool and Silk, Hand Knotted Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transitional Primary col...
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2010s Afghan Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Dash 400 Rug by Illulian
Located in Geneve, CH
DASH 400 Rug by Illulian Dimensions: D400 x H300 cm Materials: Wool 50%, Silk 50% Variations available and prices may vary according to materials and sizes. Please contact us. ...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern More Carpets

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Silk, Wood

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Rug
Located in New York, NY
A 3rd quarter of the 20th Century Turkish Anatolian Tribal Rug Details rug no. j2803 size 6' 5" x 9' 8" (196 x 295 cm)
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20th Century Turkish Modern More Carpets

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Wool

4'2"x9'9" Sapphire Blue, Hand Knotted Afghan Peshawar Soft Wool Wide Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Sapphire Blue, Hand Knotted Afghan Peshawar with Colorful Oceanic Fish Design, Densely Woven Natural Dyes, Extra Soft Wool, Wide Runner Oriental...
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2010s Afghan Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Persian Mahal Rug with Arabesque Art Nouveau and Russian Home Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76378 Vintage Persian Mahal Rug with Arabesque Art Nouveau and Russian Home Style 10'08 X 14'00. This hand knotted wool vintage Persian Mahal rug featur...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Art Nouveau More Carpets

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Wool

2'7"x8' Power Gray Grass Design Hand Knotted Undyed Organic Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Organic Undyed Wool, Tone on Tone, Modern Grass Design, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-o...
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2010s Indian Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Beautiful Antique Caucasian Shirvan Perepedil Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice late 19th century Shirvan rug with a Perepedil design and natural colors with green, blue and orange, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on wool foundation.
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Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Kazak Antique More Carpets

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Wool

8'x10' Stone Gray Modern Grass Design Wool and Silk Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Stone Gray, Modern Grass Design, Wool and Silk, Hand Knotted, Borderless, Denser Weave, Tone on Tone, Lush and Plush, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile heig...
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2010s Indian Medieval More Carpets

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Wool

2'10"x12'3" Beige Hand Knotted Afghan Angora Oushak Soft Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Beige, Hand Knotted Afghan Angora Oushak with Colorful Motifs, Shiny and Soft Wool, Runner Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and mont...
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2010s Afghan Oushak More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Persian Kashan Rug, Traditional Sensibility Meets Stately Decadence
Located in Dallas, TX
76210 Vintage Persian Kashan Rug, 10'06 x 17'01. Emanating a timeless design and beguiling beauty, this hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Kashan rug is poised to impress. The abrash...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Jacobean More Carpets

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Wool

8'10"x11'10" Gray Hand Knotted Wool White Wash Peshawar Faded Flower Design Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Goose Gray, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, White Wash Peshawar, Faded Flower Design, Vegetable Dyes, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transit...
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2010s Afghan Oushak More Carpets

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Wool

Large Sheepskin Throw Rug for Bed, Sofa or Floor, Grey Short Wool
Located in Dural, AU
This large sheepskin throw rug will create an atmosphere of stylish design and luxurious comfort, handcrafted from the finest quality short wool Icelandic Sheepskin. This charming and endearing grey sheepskin throw rug expresses the beauty of natural and sustainable living bringing signature styling to both Classic and modern interiors suitable for the styling of a sofa, bed or flooring. Each sheepskin throw rug is crafted in Australia by eluxury home, using individual and carefully sourced Icelandic sheepskins creating distinguished and organic curved edges formed by the natural shape of each sheepskin used...
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2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern More Carpets

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Sheepskin

Moooi Large Re-Mingle Autumn Rug in Low Pile Polyamide by Claire Vos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Moooi large re-mingle autumn rug in low pile Polyamide by Claire Vos Claire Vos started her studies in Industrial Design at Eindhoven's "Design Academy" in 1984. She worked as a t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch More Carpets

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Polyester

Koala Gray Hand Knotted Wool Afghan Peshawar Oceanic Fish Design Oriental 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...
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2010s Afghan Modern More Carpets

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Wool

2'8"x16' Blue Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Denim Blue, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Vegetable Dyes, Hand Knotted, Soft and Shiny Wool, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.2...
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2010s Afghan Oushak More Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Traditional Persian Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a Persian Lilihan rug. zipper closure and poly-fill insert provided. Measures: 16'' x 24''.
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20th Century Tabriz More Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Burnt Orange Vintage West Persian Wide Gallery Size Runner Wool Hand Knotted 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...
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1970s Persian Medieval Vintage More Carpets

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Wool

cc-tapis Inventory Patch Rug Raw by Faye Toogood
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Produced with the handloom technique in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with 100% linen coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. Hand woven, hand shav...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern More Carpets

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Cotton

Kazak Rug “Lori Pampak” Caucasian Geomteric Design Late 19th Century
Located in Ferrara, IT
This antique Kazak Lori-Pampak measuring 210 × 135 cm (6' 10" × 4' 5"), was hand-knotted in the 18th century in the Caucasian Kazak region, where the village of Lori-Pampak is locate...
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Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique More Carpets

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Wool

8'5"x11'5" Reseda Green Hand Spun Ghazni Wool Solid Pattern Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Reseda Green, Hand Spun Ghazni Wool, Plain Solid Pattern, Hand Knotted, Lush and Plush, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Contemporary P...
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2010s Afghan Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Ivory Antique Large Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 authentic Very Good Condition large size Turkish Oushak Rug Measures: 11'8'' x 15'6'' Oushak rugs are prized for their rich looks as well as for their high quality a...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Hollywood Regency More Carpets

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Wool, Angora

Zabihi Collection Camel Color Antique Persian Bidjar Rug
Located in New York, NY
a late 19th century Persian Bidjar Rug in cool mellow camel and peach tones Details rug no. j4110 size 8' x 12' (244 x 366 cm)
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Late 19th Century Persian Adirondack Antique More Carpets

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Wool

12'x17'9" Harbor Gray Hand Knotted Supple Oushak Wool Oversized Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Supple Collection, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oushak Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craftsma...
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2010s Indian Oushak More Carpets

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Wool

Antique 1930s Persian Tabriz Pahlavi 9X13 Salmon Pink & Nutmeg Brown Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly Fine Rugs presents a 1930s Antique Persian Tabriz 9x13 Wool Handmade Rug. Tabriz is a northern city in modern-day Iran and has forever been famous for the fineness and craftsm...
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1930s Persian Tabriz Vintage More Carpets

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Wool

12'x14'7" Imperial Red Afghan Peshawar Heriz Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Imperial Red, Afghan Peshawar with Heriz Design, Natural Dyes, Dense Weave, Extra Soft Wool, Hand Knotted, Oversized, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.2...
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2010s Afghan Heriz Serapi More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Persian Semnan Prayer Rug with Garden View
Located in Dallas, TX
75335 vintage Persian Semnan rug with garden view. This hand knotted wool vintage Persian Seman prayer rug features an ornate vase (flower pot) overflowing with florals sits upon a l...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Islamic More Carpets

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Wool

Antique, New and Vintage Area Rugs and Carpets for Your Home

Antique, new and vintage area rugs and carpets are a simple way to add warmth and style to any space. Area rugs can be seasonal or changed with other decorative objects to refresh an interior. Carpet piles materials can vary from wool and cotton to silk and synthetic fibers, and the purpose of a floor covering can range from reducing noise to offering a place to sit.

Vintage rugs can ground a space, and arranging furniture around them creates a measured focal point. Key furniture pieces can be placed on the rug or just the legs, such as with furniture like coffee tables in your living room.

So, how can you tell if a rug is high quality or vintage?

The three main components that determine the quality of a piece are the dyes, the wool and the number of knots per square inch. Ultimately, however, if you want to be sure the rug you’re buying is truly an antique, it is best to consult an expert.

If you want a creative design that stands out, area rugs or carpets can provide layers of color. Rugs and carpets reflect a global heritage of textiles and weaving, such as ornately patterned Persian and Indian designs. Visually striking Chinese rugs can add a delicate touch of color, while modern rugs make a statement with their geometric patterns.

Turkish rugs, with their ruby reds and misted blues, their entwined botanical designs and rhythmic geometries, are as beloved today as they were in the 13th century. The West’s current infatuation with Moroccan and North African tribal rugs stretches to the mid-20th century, when modern furniture designers embraced bold geometric patterns and even bolder palettes as counterpoints to form-follows-function interiors. Alvar Aalto, Frank Lloyd Wright and Le Corbusier were among the designers who used these rustic, natural rugs to offset austere interiors.

If you properly maintain your antique and vintage rugs, they will last for many years. When you’re thinking about how to clean a rug, it is important to keep in mind that your vacuum is not too harsh for your favorite floor covering. Frequent vacuuming is in fact necessary to remove everyday dirt that otherwise wears down the pile. Omri Schwartz of Nazmiyal does, however, stipulate that “it’s best to use an ordinary suction vacuum without bristles, as the bristles can damage the rug’s pile.” Rotating the carpet every couple of years is also recommended — it ensures that the rug gets even foot traffic.

On 1stDibs, find a vintage rug or carpet to add a layer of beauty and function to your room.

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