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Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Needle Point Rug 8'0" x 10'0"
Located in New York, NY
Needle Point Rug 8'0" x 10'0". Usually English or French, often with repeating allover designs executed with wool cross-stitches. Larger carpets are workshop productions, smaller pie...
Category
European 21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
New Afghan Area Rug Moroccan Design
Located in Dallas, TX
New Afghan area rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool. It’s colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Moroccan design handwov...
Category
Afghan Other 21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern East Turkestan Khotan Pictorial Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite 21st-century East Turkestan Khotan rug measures 9' 4" x 11' 9" and beautifully embodies the rich tradition of Khotan weaving with a modern artistic interpretation.
Th...
Category
East Turkestani Khotan 21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Portuguese Arraiolos Needlepoint Allover Pattern Green Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful vintage Portuguese Arraiolos needlepoint wool rug with a green field. This piece has fine details in a beige and yellow layout on a gorgeous floral pattern design.
This...
Category
Portuguese Aubusson 21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Tribal Inspired Customizable Linaje Gray, Black and Gold Cowhide Rug Small
By Art Hide
Located in Charlotte, NC
The Tribal inspired Linaje merge midcentury inspired gold accents with simple yet compelling geometric shapes and clean lines. The result is a bold statement rug evoking nostalgic gl...
Category
Pakistani Art Deco 21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cowhide
9x11.3 Ft New Handmade Moroccan Design Rug, 100% Wool, Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
100% hand-spun wool of finest quality.
These beautiful hand-knotted rugs are produced from scratch in our atelier located in Central Anatolia, famous for being one of the world's ol...
Category
Turkish Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Gradient Rug in Creamy Beige-Brown Ombre Grid and High-Low Texture
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This wool 2x3 rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Modern Collection—both a new custom-capable texture and a smart new approach to gradient rugs.
On the Design:
Admir...
Category
Indian Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Large Authentic Berber Abstract Moroccan Rug, Nomadic Charm Meets Cubist Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21102 Large Authentic Colorful Abstract Berber Moroccan Rug, 10'01 x 13'05.
Cubism meets nomadic charm in this hand knotted wool Berber Moroccan rug. The visual complexity and intens...
Category
Moroccan Post-Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim's Distressed Style Modern Rug in Gray & Black Abstract Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, an 8x10 abstract rug adopting an artisanal approach with dots and scribbled pattern in gray and black for a modern take on distressed style. From Rug & Kilim’s ...
Category
Indian Mid-Century Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Moroccan Beni Mrirt rug 10'x14’, Geometric Pattern Rug With Squares, Custom-Made
By Nomad Chic
Located in Marrakech, MA
We will weave this rug in any size for you. Just let us know what size you need.
We exclusively create custom individual rugs for you. This means that we do not produce unnecessary ...
Category
Moroccan Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mehraban Solid Design Bamboo Silk Rug Dara
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Dara' is a solid bamboo silk rug in the perfect black tone. Its simplicity does not take away from the rug's luxurious quality and beautiful sheen. Dara is a splendid rug for any des...
Category
Indian 21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk, Bamboo
Contemporary Hand-Knotted Floral Oushak Style Wool Rug In Beige
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Modern Oushak Style Wool Rug combines a contemporary flair with traditional Oushak artistry. It showcases a soft beige background adorned with vibrant floral patterns in shades ...
Category
Indian Oushak 21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
12 x 15 Modern Oushak Style Wool Rug In Light Blue Features Allover Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Modern Oushak Style Wool Rug presents a contemporary twist on traditional Oushak designs. The stunning piece features a soft pale blue background, beautifully accented by vibran...
Category
Indian Oushak 21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Turkish Oushak Runner Rug 2'10" x 12'4" #16008
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Runner Rug 2'10" x 12'4" #16008 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces at , where elegance meets functionality. Elevate ...
Category
Turkish 21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Green Scandinavian Style Custom Rug Design with Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 9x12 Swedish Kilim rug design is from the flatweaves in the Scandinavian rug collection by Rug & Kilim. Handwoven in semi worsted wool, its design is inspired by Rollakhan and ...
Category
Indian Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
10 x 14 Contemporary Wool and Silk Rug With Multicolored Abstract Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This contemporary hand-knotted rug boasts a breathtaking abstract design in vibrant hues that effortlessly draws the eye. Crafted from high-quality wool or silk, it features a gray b...
Category
Indian Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Room Size Contemporary Wool and Silk Rug With Multicolored Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This contemporary hand-knotted rug boasts a breathtaking abstract design in vibrant hues that effortlessly draws the eye. Crafted from high-quality wool or silk, it features a dark g...
Category
Indian Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Contemporary Room Size Sari Silk Rug With Multicolored Floral Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This stunning hand-knotted rug showcases a captivating abstract design in vibrant colors that effortlessly captures attention. Made from premium silk, it features a dark gray backdro...
Category
Indian Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
HandCrafted Contemporary Purple Sari Silk Rug With Rosette Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
This beautiful hand-knotted rug features an enchanting rosette pattern in vibrant colors that effortlessly draws the eye. Crafted from high-quality silk, it boasts a purple backgroun...
Category
Indian Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Modern Handcrafted Patchwork Designed Wool Rug In Pink
Located in Norwalk, CT
Introducing a stunning handmade modern wool rug that features a captivating pink field. This piece is adorned with a floral-inspired pattern and boasts vibrant multicolored accents, ...
Category
Pakistani Mid-Century Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Green & Mustard Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Reversible Forest Green, White And Mustard Scalloped Striped Indian Rug - 8'x10'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. ...
Category
Indian Mid-Century Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
8 x 9 Modern Handcrafted Blue Wool Rug With Allover Patchwork Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Introducing a stunning handmade modern wool rug that features a captivating blue field. This piece is adorned with a floral-inspired pattern and boasts vibrant, earthy tone accents, ...
Category
Pakistani Mid-Century Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Scandinavian Style Flat-Weave Beige Wool Rug With Geometric Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Experience the allure of this exquisitely crafted Swedish-style rug, hand-knotted with care from top-quality wool. Its sophisticated color palette seamlessly blends soft shades of be...
Category
Indian Scandinavian Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Turkish Oushak Rug 11'11" x 15'6" #16508
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Rug 11'11" x 15'6" #16508 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces at , where elegance meets functionality. Elevate your s...
Category
Turkish 21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim's Modern Rug in Beige-Brown, White Abstract Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, a 9 x 12 abstract rug from the latest in our contemporary collection. The subtly lustrous piece features a creative play of script adapted to fine pattern flour...
Category
Indian Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Tiger Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Tiger Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 2'0" × 3'0" (60 × 91 cm)
Color: Black, Brown, Beige, Orange
Exclusively available at Doris Leslie Blau, where tradition meets design excel...
Category
Indian Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Modern Handmade Apadana's Artisan Collection Indian Wool & Silk Rug In Beige
Located in Norwalk, CT
Apadana's Artisan Line is an antique rug reimaging with an elegant way to inject a striking antique aesthetic into a space. This line of rugs is decidedly unique and reimagines what ...
Category
Indian Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
4x6 Ft Custom Handmade Checkered Design "Tulu" Rug in Orange & Beige. 100% Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
100% Hand-Spun Wool of finest quality.
Available as seen or can be CUSTOM PRODUCED in any Design, Size, Color Combination and Pile Thickness requested.
These beautiful hand-knotte...
Category
Turkish Tulu 21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Distressed Moroccan Rug in Wool with in Off White & Accent Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 9'0 x 12'0
This modern casual tribal design Moroccan inspired rug has been hand-knotted in wool. The rug features a modern Sub-geometric broken and angular lines that enha...
Category
Afghan Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s French Art Deco Style Rug in Beige-Brown with Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 10x14 rug by Rug & Kilim is a new addition to the French Art Deco rug collection—a contemporary ode to the 1920s style moderne, with geometric patterns in ...
Category
Indian Art Deco 21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Ararat Rugs Palmette Lattice Rug, 19th Century Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book How to Read – Islamic carpets, Walter B. Denny, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York 2014 fig.82. This was an exclusive example of a pal...
Category
Turkish Revival 21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber
5x8 Ft Contemporary Moroccan Azilal Style Berber Rug Made of 100% Natural Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A contemporary hand-knotted Moroccan rug made of natural un-dyed wool.
Very Soft and comfy, pleasure to walk or lay on. Available as it is, in various other sizes or made to measure...
Category
Moroccan Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Kilim Wool Rug Flatweave with Multicolor Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Kilim flat-weave wool rug in a beige color field with multicolor accents in a gorgeous abstract design.
This rug measures 10'5" x 13'6".
Category
Afghan Kilim 21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Moroccan Berber Rug in Light Blue and Ivory, 100% Wool, Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This is a contemporary hand-knotted Moroccan Berber rug made of the finest quality natural lambswool. Very soft and comfy, pleasure to walk or lay on. A masterpiece that will complet...
Category
Moroccan Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Classic Style Rug in Gold, Red and Blue Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
An 8x10 rug inspired from antique European rug styles, from Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Collection. Hand-knotted in wool, playing an exceptional ice and stone blue, gold and red in...
Category
Indian 21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Classic Style Rug with Red, Blue and Grey Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
An 8x9 rug inspired from traditional rug styles, from Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Collection. Hand knotted in wool, playing an exceptional red beside silver-gray and white floral p...
Category
Indian Art Deco 21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
13 x 17 Modern Transitional Style Wool Rug In Tan Features Allover Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This mid-century wool rug showcases a stunning allover design inspired by traditional Islamic patterns. With a rich tan-beige background, it is beautifully adorned with vibrant flora...
Category
Pakistani Mid-Century Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Moroccan Checkered Pattern rug 6'x9', Modern Blue Color Mrirt rug, Custom-made
By Nomad Chic
Located in Marrakech, MA
We exclusively create custom individual rugs for you. This means that we do not produce unnecessary items and we prioritize respecting nature. That's why we estimate it will take us ...
Category
Moroccan Mid-Century Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Large Camel Moroccan Rug
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind large square room size with a happy-go-lucky large camel sitting on an ivory ground. The wool on this is phenomenal. it's soft on the feet. The hump on the camel has a ...
Category
Moroccan Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
New Contemporary Abstract Soumak Textured Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
81129 New Modern Abstract Pakistani Soumak Rug, 08'07 x 12'04. This handwoven wool modern abstract Pakistani Soumak rug is a breathtaking masterpiece that merges traditional weaving ...
Category
Indian Mid-Century Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
2'7"x9'5" Brown Berber Influence Maze Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Cedar Brown, Moroccan Berber Influence with Maze Design, Geometric Pattern, Denser Weave, High Mountain Wool, Hand Knotted, Runner, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Latex: No Pil...
Category
Afghan Tribal 21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Abstract Pastel Irregular Shapes Rug by RAG HOME
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Just in a gooey-shaped, slimy pastel goodness cheekily tucked into an abstract, squiggly oval rug-a fresh addition to RAG Home's playful rug lineup.
Custom in size and color.
Category
Indonesian Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Yarn, Acrylic
Turkish Old Wool Oushak Rug 7'11" x 9'10" #16862
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Old Wool Oushak Rug 7'11" x 9'10" #16862 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces at , where elegance meets functionality. Elevat...
Category
Turkish 21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim's Hand Knotted Austrian Art Deco Style Rug in Brown and Blue
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in a blend of wool and silk, this 6 x 9 Art Deco rug joins the European Collection by Rug & Kilim—drawing inspiration from an Austrian ...
Category
Nepalese Art Deco 21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Turkish Oushak Rug Vintage Red & Beige Handwoven Wool Rug 2'10" x 4'10"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Rug Vintage Red & Beige Handwoven Wool Rug 2'10" x 4'10"
This vintage Turkish Oushak rug is a masterpiece of artisanal craftsmanship, meticulously handwoven using tra...
Category
Turkish Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Oyster White Hand Knotted Silk and Wool Sickle Leaf XL Runner Rug 2'7" x 22'1"
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...
Category
Indian Medieval 21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Beni MGuild Large Moroccan Rug North African Design Djoharian Collection
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Beni MGuild large room size rug - Moroccan Berber Tribal rug
Large Bauhaus inspired Moroccan Amazigh Modern rug North African tribal design - Djoharian Collection
Berber rugs and ...
Category
Moroccan Tribal 21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 5x7 Tan And White Striped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Tan And White Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug-5'x7' (150x210cm)
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special m...
Category
Indian Mid-Century Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Contemporary Southwestern-Sand Geometric Wool and Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Southwestern-Sand geometric wool and silk rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 9.0" × 12.0" (274 × 365 cm).
Southwestern rugs constitute a phenomenal contribution of Native A...
Category
Nepalese Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Deco Style Rug with Teal Border, Gold Field and Florals
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made in a luxurious hand-knotted wool pile, this 12x16 rug is a new and exciting addition to Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco rug collection; an elegant contemporary reimagining of ico...
Category
Indian Art Deco 21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Turkish Oushak Rug 8'4" x 10'1" #2879
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Rug 8'4" x 10'1" #2879 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces at , where elegance meets functionality. Elevate your spac...
Category
Turkish 21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4472
Located in Tokyo, JP
We made a cushion cover using the undamaged parts of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is cut out fro...
Category
Turkish Kilim 21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Mehraban Losa by Erinn V.
By Mehraban Rugs, Erinn V
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Large wedge forms in a loop and pile construction. Bold, elegant, lasting.Here in an all-wool construction of warm taupes.
Rug Number
31751
Size
9' 0" X 11' 11"
Design
Losa
Collecti...
Category
Indian 21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 5x8 Blue And Green Tile Indian Dhurrie Rug
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Sky Blue, Green And Cream Tile Patterned Indian Dhurrie Rug-5'x8'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the spe...
Category
Indian Mid-Century Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
One-of-a-kind Hand Knotted Wool Eclectic Ivory Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
With an amalgam of sizes and aesthetic influences ranging from art deco to Rorschach and modernist, the rugs in the Eclectic collection defy definition, asking instead to become intr...
Category
Pakistani 21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Turkish Vintage Anatolian Rug 2'8" x 5'3" #16808
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Vintage Anatolian Rug 2'8" x 5'3" #16808 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces at , where elegance meets functionality. Elevat...
Category
Turkish 21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern French Deco Style Blue and Beige Wool Rug 9'x12'
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
Elevate your interior with this stunning hand-knotted wool rug, featuring a sophisticated blend of blues and Ivory tones arranged in a striking geometric and abstract pattern. This r...
Category
Pakistani Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Oriental Handmade Flatweave Turkish Kilim 8'1" x 10'2" #16699
Located in Houston, TX
Oriental Handmade Flatweave Turkish Kilim 8'1" x 10'2" #16699 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces at , where elegance meets function...
Category
Turkish 21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
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