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2'8"x13' Powder White, Hand Knotted, Nain Design, 250 KPSI Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Powder White, Hand Knotted, Nain with Center Medallion Flower Design, 250 KPSI, Organic Wool, Runner Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: T...
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2010s Indian Medieval More Carpets

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Wool

Zeki Muren Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Biophilic Design
Located in Dallas, TX
53662 Zeki Muren Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas rug with Biophilic Design 05'02 x 07'10. With its simplicity, geometr...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Expressionist More Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Green Northwest Persian Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
Description an early 20th-century Northwest Persian Accent Rug Details rug no. j2697 size 4' 7" x 6' 5" (140 x 196 cm)
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Early 20th Century Persian Chippendale More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Romanian Bessarabian Kilim Garden Panel Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78019 Vintage Romanian Bessarabian Kilim Rug, 08'11 x 12'00. Romanian kilim rugs are traditional flat-woven rugs crafted using wool, cotton,...
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Late 20th Century Romanian Kilim More Carpets

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Wool

2'5"x13'10" Gray Supple Collection Oushak Design Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Pastel Gray, Supple Collection, Oushak Design, Hand Knotted, Lush and Plush, Pure Wool, Soft Pile, Tone On Tone, Natural Dyes, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No ...
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2010s Indian Oushak More Carpets

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Wool

7'10"x9'10" Coral Abstract with Fire Mosaic Design Hand Knotted Wool & Silk Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Dark Coral with Medium Gray, Abstract with Fire Mosaic Design, Densely Woven, Wool and Silk, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 In...
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2010s Indian Modern More Carpets

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Silk

cc-tapis Rug Fuga Scene 3 by Cristian Mohaded
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Born in France. Designed in Milan. Produced in Nepal. cc-tapis is an Italian company which produces contemporary hand-knotted rugs which are created in Nepal by expert Tibetan artis...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Southwestern style New Mexico Chimayo Blanket Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78790 Vintage New Mexico Chimayo Rug, 03'01 x 05'00. New Mexico Chimayo wool rugs made by Ortega's Weaving Shop are handcrafted textiles celebrated ...
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Mid-20th Century American Navajo More Carpets

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Wool

7'10"x9'6" Light Gray, Afghan Ersari Soft Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Light Gray, Afghan Ersari with Large Tribal Medallions, Natural Dyes Soft Lush Pile, Soft and Shiny Wool Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug. It has been...
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2010s Afghan Tribal More Carpets

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Wool

6'3"x9' Beige Angora Oushak with Geometric Leaf Design Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Beige Angora Oushak with Geometric Leaf Design Hand Knotted Soft Afghan Wool Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the cent...
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2010s Afghan Oushak More Carpets

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Wool

19th Century Museum Caliber Mohtasham Kashan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Museum Quality astonishing mid-19th century Mohtasham Kashan Rug. This carpet is just as gorgeous today as when it was woven 175 years ago, remarkably remaining in exceptional heavie...
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Late 19th Century Persian Kashan Antique More Carpets

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Wool

Elegant Palace Size Antique Persian Tabriz
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Persian Oversize Persian Tabriz rug. 13'9'' x 19'6''
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz More Carpets

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Heriz Square Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Heriz square room size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 12' 0" x 12' 7" Persian rugs & carpets: Persia (Iran) is a moderately large cou...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic More Carpets

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Wool

2'5"x5'10" White Hand Knotted Denser Weave Oushak with Floral Motifs Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Chiffon White, Hand Knotted, Denser Weave, Oushak with Floral Motifs, Natural Wool, Oriental, Runner Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transition...
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2010s Indian Oushak More Carpets

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Wool

Bauhaus Carpet by Antonin Kybal, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare Bauhaus carpet by Antonin Kybal designed in 1930s. Measures: 557cm x 137cm Professionally cleaned.
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage More Carpets

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Wool

2'10"x5'2" Rich Red Tabriz Mahi with Fish Medallion Design Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Scarlet Red, Tabriz Mahi with Fish Medallion Design, Organic Wool, Hand Knotted, Densely Woven, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Tradit...
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2010s Indian Tabriz More Carpets

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Wool

Modern Hand Tufted Wool Rug Made in Spain Red Orange & White Flower
Located in Madrid, ES
This rug is handmade in Spain using the hand tufted technique. We use only the finest natural yarns, 100% pure virgin wool with a thickness of 15mm. - Customize in any size and in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern More Carpets

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Wool

6'x8'10" Brown Hand Knotted Afghan Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Cedar Brown, Hand Knotted, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Soft Wool, Vegetable Dyes, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: T...
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2010s Afghan Medieval More Carpets

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Wool

New Moss-Olive Green Contemporary Biophilic Wool Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
31172 New Solid Olive Green Modern Rug, 05'02 x 07'11. This Solid Olive Green Modern Area Rug perfectly marries biophilic design with an earthy, sophisticated aesthetic. Handcrafted ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern More Carpets

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Wool

8'6"x11'4" Pink Overdyed Kazak Tribal Medallion Design Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Taffy Pink, Overdyed Kazak with Tribal Medallion Design, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Traditional Primary ...
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2010s Afghan Kazak More Carpets

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Wool

10'x12'9" Crimson Red Pure And Soft Wool Sheared Low Semi Antique 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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1960s Persian Medieval Vintage More Carpets

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Wool

8'4"x10'6" Blue, Pure Wool Hand Knotted, Modern Chiaroscuro Collection Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Blue, Pure Wool Hand Knotted, Modern Chiaroscuro Collection Thick and Plush, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the cent...
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2010s Indian Modern More Carpets

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Wool

5'5"x7'9" Chelsea Blue Fusion Kazak Soft Shiny Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Fusion Kazak With Caucasian Design, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weavin...
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2010s Afghan Kazak More Carpets

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Wool

Mid-Century Modern Style Vintage Moroccan Striped Kilim Rug with High-Low Pile
Located in Dallas, TX
74464 Mid-Century Modern Style Vintage Moroccan Striped Kilim Rug with High-Low Pile. A warm and inviting design, this vintage Moroccan striped Kilim rug with Mid-Century Modern styl...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Kilim More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug with Seven Mountain Flowers Design
Located in Dallas, TX
77795 Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug with Seven Mountain Flowers Design, 03'01 x 04'09. Step into a realm of cultivated rarity with this hand-knot...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Medieval More Carpets

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Silk

12'x12' White 100% Wool Hand Knotted Modern Square Grass Design Tone on Tone Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Modern Grass Design, Pure Wool, Tone on Tone, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving...
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2010s Indian Modern More Carpets

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Wool

10'x13'8" Storm Gray Hand Knotted Sultani Floral Pattern Soft Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Afghan Sultani All Over Floral Pattern, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old we...
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2010s Afghan Tribal 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

2'8"x12' Spring White Color White Wash Peshawar Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Spring White Color, White Wash Peshawar with Only Subtle Design Showing Through, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Sty...
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2010s Afghan Oushak More Carpets

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Wool

1960's Zemmour Berber Moroccan Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78397 Vintage Zemmour Moroccan Kilim Rug, 05'03 x 07'09. Deep in Morocco’s Middle Atlas mountains, a master weaver of the Zemmour tribe once brought to life this flatwoven wool runne...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Spanish Colonial More Carpets

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Wool

Colorful Vintage Persian Gabbeh Checkerboard Rug with Animal Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
78847 Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug, 06'11 x 09'02. Radiating with tribal enchantment and artisanal charm, this exquisite hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Gabbeh rug is a captivating e...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Hand-woven Soft Hemp Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Part of the Mansour Modern collection, this super soft hemp rug is finely woven by master weavers using the highest quality techniques and materials.
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2010s More Carpets

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Hemp

Antique Red Afghan Ersari Hand Knotted Turkoman Rug, circa 1920
Located in Miami, FL
This traditional beautiful rug features a multitude of beautifully angular elements, chosen for their presence with the rich colors and characteristic octagonal Ersari tribal guls. A...
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Early 1900s Turkmen Tribal Antique More Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Geometric Funky Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
A Fun motif highlights this mid-20th century Turkish Kars Carpet Details rug no. j2868 size 5' 2" x 6' 7" (157 x 201 cm)
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20th Century Turkish Tribal More Carpets

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Wool

2'6"x12'1" Gray, Pure Wool Modern Abstract Design, Hand Knotted, Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Gray, Pure Wool Modern Abstract Design, Denser Weave Hand Knotted, Runner Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuri...
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2010s Indian Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Semi Antique Persian Heriz Carpet
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing 20th century semi-antique Persian heriz carpet. Featuring a traditionally decorated field with brilliant, vivid colors. Fascinating electric blues light up the field accented...
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20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi More Carpets

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Wool

Semi Antique Persian Heriz Carpet
Semi Antique Persian Heriz Carpet
$6,000 Sale Price
20% Off
French Semi-Antique Aubusson Needlepoint Rug
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Beautiful example of an Aubusson rug. A fantastic display of floral and scroll designs, handwoven from France. Tons of earth tone colors: browns, greens, beiges, rust/reds, mauve/pin...
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20th Century French Other More Carpets

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Natural Fiber

Geru Handloom Indian Wool Rug in Neutral Tones Geometric Patterns
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Geru rug is a reflection of the geometrical patterns visible around the artisan home. Geru also means the natural brown dye derived from organic elements. 100% hand-spun wool and organic dyes made completely by the artisan’s families have been used in this rug. For Geru rug we are using only the 100% natural wool which is completely naturally dyed by the artisans using organic materials like tree bark, eucalyptus and herbs. Each batch of organic dye is made separately and custom to ensure richness in colors. Complete process is done by hand, which mean each piece is unique and one of a kind. A classic rug, Geru will enhance interior spaces and also support artisan communities ethically. This artisan family is a 5th generation family of master craftsmen who have handed down a unique technique of weaving rugs on an ancient loom which dates back hundreds of years. We personally collaborate with the family and intend to support their indigenous craft as there are very few families left now who can weave on this particular ancient loom. Ethically made, Geru rug is a classic neutral piece that will compliment in any interior space with its earthy pallet and stripes pattern. The white portion is undyed natural sheep wool which is handspun. Size: 4 feet x 6 feet...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Organic Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Gitt Grannsjo-Carlsson Swedish Röllakan with Scandinavian Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78832 Gitt Grannsjo-Carlsson Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, 05'07 x 07'06. Gitt Grannsjo-Carlsson, a notable Swedish textile artist from the mid-20th century, particularly the 1960s, ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Beige THE SUNSET ROSETTES Soft Colors Wool & Silk Hand Knotted Rug 8'0" x 8'1"
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 Indian Medieval More Carpets

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Silk

Fields Sand, Handknotted Wool Rug in Scandinavian Design
Located in Floral Park, NY
Danish contemporary artist Carsten Beck Nielsen ‘paints’ geometric shapes with a shaggy hand-knotted wool pile on a flat-woven canvas. For this second edi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern More Carpets

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Wool

2'6"x10' Ash Gray, Undyed Natural Wool, Modern Design, Hand Knotted, Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Ash Gray, Hand Spun, Undyed Natural Wool, Modern Design, Hand Knotted, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transitional Primary co...
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2010s Indian Modern More Carpets

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Wool

9'x12' Parchment White, Modern, Lori Buft Gabbeh 100% Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Parchment White, Modern, Lori Buft Gabbeh with Avant Garde Design, Thick and Plush, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Soft Pile, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0...
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2010s Indian Modern More Carpets

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Wool

2'4"x8'1" Gray Hand Knotted Silk and Wool Willow and Cypress Tree Design Runner
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Beige, Silk With Textured Wool Hand Knotted, Willow And Cypress Tree Design, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the cent...
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2010s Indian More Carpets

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Wool

14'x14' Gray Hand Knotted Broken Wool and Silk Persian Design Square Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Cloudburst Gray, Hand Knotted, Broken Wool and Silk Persian Design, Soft to Touch, Denser Weave, Square Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inche...
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2010s Indian More Carpets

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Silk

4'x5'10" Castle Ivory Abstract Motifs Wool and Sari Silk Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Wool and Sari Silk, Hand Knotted, Modern Abstract Motifs Painter's Brush Strokes, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the...
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2010s Indian Modern More Carpets

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Silk

Antique Persian Hamadan Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
70975 Antique Persian Borchelou Hamadan Rug, 03’04 x 04’10. This enchanting hand-knotted wool antique Persian Borchelou Hamadan rug is a testament to the intricate craftsmanship and ...
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Early 20th Century Persian Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Antique Persian Hamadan Carpet
Antique Persian Hamadan Carpet
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
New Contemporary Ebony and Ivory Abstract Carpet with Modern Style
By Fernand Léger, Franz Kline
Located in Dallas, TX
30877 new Contemporary abstract rug, 09'02 x 12'01. Showcasing conceptual style, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted contemporary abstract rug pushes the boundaries of d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Aesthetic Movement More Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Turkish Anatolian Animal Caravan Camel Small Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Turkish Anatolian rug depicting camels and horsed on an ivory field dated 1973 Details rug no. j3743 size 3' x 4' (91 x 122 cm)
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Late 20th Century Turkish Oushak More Carpets

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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...
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Early 20th Century Caucasian Kazak More Carpets

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Wool

Retro Inspired Customizable Hornet Blue Cowhide Rug Round Medium
Located in Charlotte, NC
Midnight blue & Charcoal are the headline colours in our alluring new Blue Hornet. Striking gold dusting features across the rug contrasting with the deep, moody blues. The retro, sc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Art Deco More Carpets

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Cowhide

7'10"x10'1" Stone White, Nain Design, 250 KPSI, Wool and Silk Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Stone White, Nain with Center Medallion Flower Design, 250 KPSI, Super Fine Weave, Wool and Silk, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0....
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2010s Indian More Carpets

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Silk

12'x12' Gray, Tabriz Design, Wool and Silk Hand Knotted Round Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Gray with a Mix of Blue, Broken and Erased Persian Tabriz Design, Wool and Silk, Hand Knotted, Round, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches ...
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2010s Indian More Carpets

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Silk

12'x12' Ivory Antiqued Fine Heriz Re-Creation Hand Knotted Pure Wool Round Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Parchment White and Brick Red Border, Antiqued Fine Heriz Re-Creation with Leaf Design Medallion, Thick and Plush, Pure Wool, Hand Knotted, Round, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Woo...
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2010s Indian Tribal More Carpets

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Wool

2'6"x10' Gray Hand Knotted Silk and Wool Willow and Cypress Tree Design Runner R
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Beige, Silk With Textured Wool Hand Knotted, Willow And Cypress Tree Design, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the cent...
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2010s Indian More Carpets

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Wool

8'10"x12' Ivory Modern Gabbeh Lori Buft Tree Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Porcelain White, Modern Gabbeh Lori Buft Tree Design, Pure Wool, Hand Knotted Thick and Plush, Soft to Touch, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches...
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2010s Indian Modern More Carpets

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Wool

10'x14'1" Stonington Gray Hand Knotted Wool Silk Zoroastrian Design Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Hand Knotted Broken Persian Design, Wool And Silk, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craftsma...
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2010s Indian More Carpets

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Wool

4'x6'2" Gray Hand Knotted Nain Center Medallion Design Wool and Silk Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Glacier Gray with Sand Dollar Border, Hand Knotted Nain with Center Medallion Flower Design, Soft Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style...
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2010s Indian More Carpets

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Wool

2'5"x18'6" Scorpion Gray Undyed Wool Hand Knotted Wide Runner Grass Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Undyed 100% Wool, Tone on Tone, Modern Grass Design, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old ...
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2010s Indian Modern More Carpets

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Wool

2'6"x20'6" White, 250 KPSI, Soft Wool, Hand Knotted, Nain Design XL Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Powder White, 250 KPSI, Extra Soft Wool, Hand Knotted, Nain with Center Medallion Flower Design, XL Runner Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches St...
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2010s Indian Medieval 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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