Indian Rugs
1920s Indian Tabriz Vintage Indian Rugs
Wool
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Wool
2010s Indian Tribal Indian Rugs
Wool
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Wool
2010s Indian Indian Rugs
Wool
1920s American Vintage Indian Rugs
Wool
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Wool
2010s Indian Art Deco Indian Rugs
Wool
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Wool
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
Cotton
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Cotton
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
Cotton
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Wool
1920s Indian Vintage Indian Rugs
Wool
1860s Indian Art Nouveau Antique Indian Rugs
Wool
2010s Indian Tribal Indian Rugs
Wool
2010s Indian Indian Rugs
Wool
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Wool, Silk
2010s Indian Folk Art Indian Rugs
Wool
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Cotton
2010s Indian Folk Art Indian Rugs
Wool
2010s Indian Oushak Indian Rugs
Wool, Silk
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Wool
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
Cotton
2010s Indian Indian Rugs
Wool
2010s Indian Art Deco Indian Rugs
Wool, Cotton
2010s Indian Art Deco Indian Rugs
Wool
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Wool
2010s Indian Tribal Indian Rugs
Wool
2010s Indian Indian Rugs
Wool
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Wool, Silk
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
Wool, Silk
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Wool, Yarn
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Wool, Silk
2010s Indian Indian Rugs
Wool
2010s Indian Art Deco Indian Rugs
Wool
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
Cotton
2010s Indian Indian Rugs
Wool, Silk
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
Cotton
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Wool
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Wool
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
Cotton
2010s Indian Art Deco Indian Rugs
Wool
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Wool
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Wool
2010s Indian Kilim Indian Rugs
Cotton
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
Cotton
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Wool
2010s Indian Art Deco Indian Rugs
Wool
2010s Indian Art Deco Indian Rugs
Wool
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Cotton
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
Cotton
2010s Indian Tribal Indian Rugs
Wool
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Wool, Yarn
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Wool, Yarn
2010s Indian Kilim Indian Rugs
Cotton
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Wool
Vintage, New and Antique Indian Rugs and Carpets
Today, there are few elements of decor as consistently beautiful as vibrantly colored, intricately patterned antique rugs. The legacy of fine Indian rugs and carpets dates back to the Mughal Empire, with Jalal-ud-Din Akbar in the 16th century establishing workshops for carpet weaving based on Persian practices. Combined with the aesthetics of Indian art, a new rug tradition was born.
In India, these Persian-inspired rugs and carpets were often made with lush materials, including silk, velvet and pashmina, a type of cashmere. It could take laborers as long as 15 years to weave a single carpet. Many of these rugs and carpets were created for royalty and frequently used inside palaces and mosques, particularly on special occasions.
Though the carpet weaving stemmed from a Persian tradition, Indian rugs and carpets featured designs that predated Persian influences. These complex patterns included floral, geometric, and animal motifs.
Indian rugs remain among the most coveted decorative items today. Browse 1stDibs for a wide variety of vintage, new and antique Indian rugs and carpets to establish a lavish focal point in any room in your home. See our guide to caring for your antique and vintage rugs, and read about how to choose the right area rug for your space.