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Late 19th Century Uzbek Bukhara Suzani Textile, Embroidered Wall Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
78513 Rare Late 19th Century Antique Uzbek Bukhara Suzani Tapestry, 04'09 x 07'04. Step into a world of aristocratic refinement with this Late 19th Century Antique Uzbek Bukhara Suza...
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Late 19th Century Uzbek Suzani Antique More Carpets

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Silk, Wool, Cotton

21st Century Persian Sultanabad 10x14 Ivory & Tan Handmade Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly fine rugs presents an antique recreation of an original Persian Sultanabad room-sized area rug. Part of our own previous production, this antique recreation was thought of and ...
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2010s Persian Sultanabad More Carpets

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Wool

Oversized Vintage Portuguese Rug, Hotel Lobby Size Cuenca Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
76751 Arts & Craft Style Vintage Portuguese Palace Size Rug, 'Cuenca Carpet' 15'00 x 27'07. This vintage Portuguese palace size rug, also referred as a ...
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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Arts and Crafts More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Beni Ourain Moroccan Rug, Nomadic Charm Meets Midcentury Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
20656 Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, 06'00 x 11'09. Originating from the Beni Ourain tribe, an integral part of the broader Berber ethnic group in Morocco, these Moroccan rugs are...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

8'x9'9" Linen White Botanical Design Wool and Silk Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Linen White, Borderless Botanical Design, Half Wool and Half Silk, Densely Woven, Soft Pile, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 In...
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2010s Indian Medieval More Carpets

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Wool

1980's Moroccan Carpet Rag Rug, Berber Boucherouite
Located in Dallas, TX
78393 Vintage Moroccan Rag Rug, Berber Boucherouite 05'04 x 08'00. This hand-knotted vintage Boucherouite Moroccan rag rug exudes nomadic charm, skillfully woven with incredible detail and texture. The Moroccan rug’s design is a captivating blend of vibrant colors and geometric motifs, with an expressive diamond pattern that commands attention. The harmonious fusion of hues draws from the spirit of Moroccan culture, while the use of recycled textiles demonstrates an eco-conscious approach to craftsmanship. Its dynamic color palette is highlighted by bold, contrasting tones that bring a lively energy to any room. The abrashed field of the Moroccan Boucherouite rug showcases an intricate geometric arrangement of concentric lozenges, organized in three vertical columns. This striking design conveys a sense of symmetry and movement, reminiscent of the cultural significance placed on such patterns within Berber traditions. The alternating colors within the lozenges create visual depth, while the overall design retains a sense of balance and unity, characteristic of the Berber weavers' keen eye for detail and mastery of pattern. In true Berber fashion, this vintage Boucherouite rug...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian More Carpets

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Wool, Fabric, Cotton

2'7"x7'10" Blue Peshawar Caucasian Akstafa Design Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Yale Blue, Aryana Collection, Afghan Peshawar with Caucasian Akstafa Design, Hand Knotted, High Mountain Wool, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0....
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2010s Afghan Oushak More Carpets

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Wool

Haji Khalili Antique Persian Tabriz Area Rug with Rustic Art Nouveau Style
Located in Dallas, TX
50392 Haji Khalili Antique Persian Tabriz Area rug with Rustic Art Nouveau style. This Haji Khalili antique Persian Tabriz area rug features an eight-point beige medallion floating i...
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz More Carpets

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Wool

New Modern Gray Plaid Tartan Rug with Ivy League Style
By Ralph Lauren, Burberry
Located in Dallas, TX
53566 New Modern Gray Plaid Tartan Rug with Ivy League style 08'08 x 11'01. Displaying a charming masculine appeal and the embodiment of ivy league style, t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Modern Wool & Silk 9x14 Ivory & Black Jaguar Design Handmade Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly Fine Rugs presents a New Modern Inspired Wool & Silk 9x14 Ivory & Black Jaguar Handmade Area rug with lustrous shiny fibers and a thick durable pile...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern More Carpets

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Wool, Silk

Doris Leslie Blau Midcentury Swedish Handmade Wool Rug by 'ABJ'
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Swedish light gray, blue and pink handwoven wool rug by 'ABJ' Size: 5'3" × 7'0" (160 × 213 cm). This vintage Scandinavian rug, attributed to ABJ and dating from the mid-20...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Danish Rya Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78279 Vintage Danish Rya Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style 04'00 x 06'06. With its geometric design and bohemian hygge vibes, this hand-knotted...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Persian Mahal Rug with Rustic English Country Cottage Style
Located in Dallas, TX
75182 Vintage Persian Mahal Rug with Rustic English Country Cottage Style 04'04 x 06'05. Boasting a floral bounty in a range of warm hues, this vintage Persian Mahal rug is a delight...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Country More Carpets

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Wool

6'x6' Wool Persian Knot Round Abstract Design Denser Weave Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Wool Persian Knot Round Abstract Design Denser Weave Light Gray Hand Knotted Oriental Rug. It has been woven for months and months in the centur...
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2010s Indian Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Antique Persian Tabriz Oriental Carpet in Small Size with Central Medallion
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Tabriz Oriental carpet, circa 1900, small sized. An antique Persian Tabriz oriental carpet, circa 1900. Size: 5'6" x 4'0". This small sized antique decorative rug ...
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Early 1900s Persian Antique More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Zemmour Moroccan Hanbel Rug Kilim Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
21845 Vintage Zemmour Moroccan Rug, 03'01 x 16'05. Presenting an enchanting Moroccan kilim rug runner, exquisitely handwoven by the skilled artisans of the Zemmour Tribe nestled in t...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal More Carpets

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade American Braided Round / Circular Accent Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage American Braid round/circular accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 7' 1" x 7' 1".
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Mid-20th Century American American Classical More Carpets

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Wool, Yarn

Vintage Checkered Flatweave Carpet, Midcentury Modern Meets Cubist Style
By Douglas Coupland
Located in Dallas, TX
80094 Vintage Checkered Afghan Kilim Rug, 09'07 x 12'08. This handwoven wool vintage Afghan Kilim rug showcases an all-over checkered grid pattern, a motif that echoes the bold geometries and dynamic compositions of Cubist art. Composed of small squares in alternating colors, this simple yet impactful design creates a mesmerizing optical effect reminiscent of the Cubist movement's fascination with fractured forms and shifting perspectives. The rug's overall sensibility draws inspiration from the avant-garde works of Douglas Coupland...
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Late 20th Century Afghan Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Antique Red Persian Sarouk Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79225 Antique Red Persian Sarouk Rug, 08'09 x 11'06. Woven in the twilight of the Early 20th Century, this hand-knotted Persian Sarouk rug is a masterpiece of enduring elegance, enca...
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Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan More Carpets

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Wool

10'x14'6" Sage Green Modern Grass Design Wool and Silk Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Sage Green, Modern Grass Design, Wool and Silk, Hand Knotted, Tone on Tone, Lush and Plush, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Con...
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2010s Indian Modern More Carpets

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Silk

Vintage Persian Wool and Silk Tabriz Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
77182 Wool and Silk Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug, 09'09 x 13'05. With a harmonious blend of French Rococo elegance and Persian craftsmanship, this wool and silk Tabriz rug showcases a ...
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Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz More Carpets

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Wool, Silk

20th Century Antique Persian Tabriz 12x19 Bone & Grey Handmade Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly Fine Rugs presents a 1920s Antique Persian Tabriz 12x19 Ivory Handmade Area Rug. Tabriz is a northern city in modern-day Iran and has forever be...
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1920s Persian Tabriz Vintage More Carpets

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Wool

Antique Persian Silk Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian silk Tabriz carpet from the turn of the 20th century.
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Early 1900s Persian Tabriz Antique More Carpets

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Silk

Antique Persian Silk Tabriz Rug
Antique Persian Silk Tabriz Rug
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Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
73681, antique Persian Sultanabad rug with warm Arts & Crafts style. With its timeless design and warm earth-tone colors, this hand knotted wool antique Persian Sultanabad rug astoun...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Sultanabad More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Persian Mashhad Area Rug with Arabesque Baroque Regency Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76324 Vintage Persian Mashhad Area Rug with Arabesque Baroque Regency Style. This hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Mashhad rug features a typical Mashhad medallion dotted with small...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Regency More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Pastel Floral Kilim Rug with French Victorian Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77818 Vintage Floral Kilim Rug, 04'02 x 06'00. This handwoven wool vintage floral kilim rug, hailing from the refined weaving traditions of China,...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Kilim More Carpets

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Wool

5'x5' Linen White Hand Knotted Modern Plain Design Pure Wool Round Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Linen White, Hand Knotted, Modern, Plain Design, Lori Buft Gabbeh, Thick and Plush, Pure Wool, Round, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: ...
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2010s Indian Medieval More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Folklore Röllakan Rug, 06'08 x 09'00
Located in Dallas, TX
78110 Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Rollakan Kilim Rug, 06'08 x 09'00. This vintage Swedish rollakan rug, influenced by the legendary weaver Ma...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Distressed Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with French Provincial and Rococo Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77339 Distressed Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with French Provincial and Rococo Style 03'01 x 12'05. French Provincial and Rococo Romanticism meets timeless Anatolian tradition in t...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Rococo More Carpets

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Wool

20th Century Antique Persian Tabriz Pahlavi 10x13 Red & Gold Handmade Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly Fine Rugs presents an Antique Persian Tabriz circa 1930, handwoven in Iran with handspun wools and vegetable dyes, vibrant red background with an ivory border and teal accents. These rugs are better known as the Pahlavi Dynasty rugs, they were woven during the Reza Shah...
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1930s Persian Tabriz Vintage More Carpets

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Wool

cc-tapis NAÏF CROWN handmade rug in himalayan wool by David/Nicolas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Naïf Collection projects the designers’ sensibility for geometric shapes applied to an extremely suggestive form of sincere raw beauty. Guided by instinct rather than rigor, the coll...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern More Carpets

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Wool, Silk

1850s Antique Persian Ziegler Sultanabad 12x15 Orange, Blue, & Ivory Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
We present a beautiful Antique Persian Ziegler Sultanabad 12x15 Orange, Blue, & Ivory Handmade Area Rug #9902456. Ziegler Sultanabad carpets are classics in...
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1850s Persian Sultanabad Antique More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Moroccan Azilal Rug, Berber Boucherouite Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
20850, vintage Moroccan Azilal rug, Berber Boucherouite rug. This vintage Moroccan Azilal rug features a column of stacked diamond lozenges...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian More Carpets

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Wool

Antique Rugs Oriental Kilim Rugs, Traditional Rugs, Handmade Carpets for Sale
Located in Wembley, GB
This handmade carpet colorful carpet Oriental rug is woven by very skilled weavers in Karabagh, who used the highest quality wool and cotton. The flat-weave rug has blue, green, grey...
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1940s Armenian Kilim Vintage More Carpets

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Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Mid-20th Century Chinese Pictorial Dragon Room Size Carpet in Green & Ruby Red
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Chinese Pictorial rug handmade during the mid-20th century with 2 dragons in ruby red over a green open field. Measures: 8' 11" x 11' 6".
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco More Carpets

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Wool

New Green Chinese Art Deco Pictorial Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
30921 New Modern Green Chinese Art Deco Rug, 09'01 x 12'00. Emanating maximalism with incredible detail and lavish texture, this Chinese Art Deco style rug is a captivating vision of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Chinese Export More Carpets

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Wool

Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
51231 Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 10'00 x 12'05. Bathed in the sun-washed glow of Anatolia’s ancient heartland, this hand-knotted wool antique Turkish Oushak rug fr...
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Late 19th Century Turkish Spanish Colonial Antique More Carpets

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Wool

ClassiCon Customizable Wendingen Rug in Wool by Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
Eileen Gray created not only some of the most important furniture classics of the 20th century but also had her own studio where rugs were produced ...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Malayer accent rug handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 4' 1" x 6' 8".
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Early 20th Century Persian Rustic More Carpets

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Wool

Antique Persian Tabriz Hadji Jalili Carpet in Room Size with Central Medallion
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Tabriz Hadji Jalili oriental carpet, circa 1890, room sized. An antique Persian Tabriz Hadji Jalili oriental carpet, circa 1890. Size: 13'4" x 9'2". This large siz...
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1890s Persian Antique More Carpets

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Wool

Oversized Persian Sultanabad Master 12x18 Blue, Grey, & Tan Handmade Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly Fine Rugs presents an antique recreation of an original Persian Sultanabad. Part of our own previous production, this antique recreation was thought of and created in-house an...
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2010s Persian Other More Carpets

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Wool

Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug with Pictorial Design
Located in Dallas, TX
77557 antique Chinese Art Deco rug with Pictorial design. This hand knotted wool antique Chinese Art Deco pictorial rug features a variety of traditional Chinese motifs spread across...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing More Carpets

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Wool

9'2"x11'6" Blue Yonder Soft Wool Fine Peshawar Mahal Design Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Peshawar All Over Mahal Design, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving cr...
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2010s Afghan Oushak More Carpets

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Wool

8'x9'6" Cream, Afghan Super Kazak Soft Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Cream, Afghan Super Kazak with Large Medallions, Vegetable Dyes Dense Weave, Extra Soft Wool Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for...
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2010s Afghan Kazak More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21685 vintage Turkish silk Hereke rug with Art Nouveau style 05'01 x 08'00. Warm and inviting with incredible detail and texture, this hand-knotted silk vintage Turkish Hereke rug ch...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Art Nouveau More Carpets

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Silk

Zabihi Collection Yellow Turkish Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
Zeki Muren Turkish Deco style intermediate size rug. 7' x 10'2'' Zeki Muren was a famous Turkish musician back in the mid-20th century who studied...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Distressed Antique Persian Bijar Runner with Modern Rustic Shaker Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53242, distressed antique Persian Bijar runner with modern rustic shaker style. Warm and inviting with rustic sensibility, this hand knotted wool ...
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Indian Round Area Rug, Circular Rug with Arts and Crafts Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77297 Vintage Indian Round Area Rug, Circular Rug with Arts and Crafts Style 08'09 x 08'10. This vintage hand knotted wool Indian round area rug features an all-over floral pattern s...
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Late 20th Century Indian Arts and Crafts More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Berber Boujad Moroccan Rug with Bohemian Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21240 vintage Berber Boujad Moroccan rug with Bohemian style 05'03 x 09'03. Showcasing a bold expressive design, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool vintage Berber Boujad Moroccan rug is a captivating vision of woven beauty. The geometric pattern and lively colors woven into this Moroccan rug work together creating a truly unique look. The abrashed purple field features a compartment design decorated with ambiguous tribal motifs. Historical richness and full of Ancient Berber symbolism, this vintage Boujad rug...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian More Carpets

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Wool

7'10"x9'9" Cerulean Blue Natural Dyes Afghan Angora Oushak 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

Oversized Persian Sultanabad Rug, Swedish Gustavian Meets Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
61180 Oversized Persian Sultanabad Rug, 14'01 x 20'06. Emanating traditional sensibility and effortless beauty, this hand-knotted wool modern style P...
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Sultanabad More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Amish-Shaker Style, Short Hallway Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
51025, vintage Turkish Oushak rug with Amish-Shaker style, short hallway runner. This hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug features a subtle all-over Mina Khani pattern sprea...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Shaker More Carpets

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Wool

1960s Authentic Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1960s authentic large handwoven vintage Moroccan Berber tribal rug, nicely aged and faded with pink and blue cors.Handwoven by The Berber tribes in Morocco with traditional geometric...
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20th Century Moroccan Folk Art More Carpets

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Wool, Goat Hair

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Malayer accent rug handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 4' 8" x 6' 10".
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Early 20th Century Persian Rustic More Carpets

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Wool

Gray Pure Wool Hand Knotted Sultani Pomegranate Design Oriental Rug 8'1" x 11'2"
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 Medieval More Carpets

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Chinese Pictorial Accent Rug of Horses
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Chinese pictorial accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century of horses prancing in a field over a dark midnight blue background. Measures: 4' 0" x 6' 6".
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Persian Inspired, Elegant Sueño Cowhide Area Floor Rug Small
Located in Charlotte, NC
The incredibly elegant Sueno rug is a contemporary take on a traditional Persian rug, but with a twist. The gorgeous woven patterns on the rug ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Art Deco More Carpets

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Cowhide

Vintage Turkish Striped Kilim Rug with Tribal Bohemian Style, Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
51304 vintage Turkish Striped Kilim rug with Tribal Bohemian style, flat-weave rug. This handwoven wool vintage Turkish striped Kilim rug features double colored bands in vibrant col...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim More Carpets

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Wool

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Tabriz Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Tabriz accent rug handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 4' 0" x 5' 5" Persian rugs & carpets: Persia (Iran) is a moderately large country with a very...
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Early 20th Century Persian Rustic More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Silk Pile Kashmir Rug with Floral Designs on a Salmon Pink Ground
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th century, India, a finely knotted silk Kashmir rug with, floral designs incorporating blues, greens, and neutrals on a light pink ground. There is a label remnant verso. Because of the high sheen, some portions of the rug seem darker than others. The colors of the rug are even throughout the rug. It is the interplay of light and silk threads that gives a luminal quality to the rug and imparts it a dark and a light side. Made of real silk, the rug has a high 350-400 kpsi (knots per square inch) count. Dimensions: approximately 72"l x 49"w Condition: Good, minimal wear observed. All rugs are professionally cleaned and rolled prior to customer pickup/delivery. Provenance: Property from the Collection of a Media Executive History of Kashmir carpets and rugs: With an illustrious history dating back to the 14th century, Kashmir carpets are renowned for their jewel like luminous color tones, exemplary craftsmanship and fine quality. It was by the way of Mir Sayyid Ali Hamadani, a Sufi saint from the Persian city of Hamadan that the textile weaving in Kashmir grew and developed between 1379 and 1383. With a flock of over 700 followers that included various craftsmen and carpet weavers, Mir Sayyed Ali introduced pashmina shawl...
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Mid-19th Century Indian Other Antique More Carpets

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Cotton, Silk

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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