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Hand Knotted in wool, this distressed vintage 4x9 Turkish rug, which is inspired by Saf rugs, a particular kind of prayer rug, features a red field and geometr...

This vintage 3x15 tribal Kilim is a new addition to Rug & Kilim’s mid-century curations. Handwoven in wool, it originates from Afghanistan circa 1950-1960. On the Design: This fla...

Hand Knotted in wool, this vintage 3x10 Oushak runner rug from the rare series of mid-century runners, features medallions and geometric patterns in warm and bright accents such as p...

Hand knotted in wool, this 4x9 vintage Afghan tribal kilim rug is an extraordinarily simple piece in red with orange, blue and pink geometric patterns and a simple presence. On the...

Rug Number 24370 Size 5' 1" X 8' 5" Design Beni Ourain Collection Atlas Material Wool Texture Shag Origin Morocco Age Antique/Vintage

Hand-knotted in wool, this 3x7 vintage Tulu runner rug, circa 1950-1960, is among the family of Tulus with minimalist medallion and floral geom...

:: Open field with opposing end sprawling ornate foliage and long stemmed vines diagonally reciprocating each other. Super soft, and blanket-like feel with plush pile. Colors and shades include: Dusty rose, teal, powder blue, terracotta, jade green and more. Condition notes: Like-new, original full pile height even across. Original side cord selvages intact. Fully secured sides and ends. Recently professionally cleaned ready for in-home use! Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Japanese Art Deco design carpet made in Japan circa 1950...

Hand knotted in wool, this 5x9 vintage Afghan tribal kilim rug is an extraordinarily simple piece with all over geometric patterns in red, orange, blue and brown, and a simple presen...

This vintage 5x6 tribal Kilim is a new addition to Rug & Kilim’s mid-century curations. Handwoven in wool, it originates from Afghanistan circa 1950-1960. On the Design: This flat...

Hand knotted in wool, this 5x5 vintage Afghan tribal kilim rug, originating circa 1950-1960, is a very special piece in the Rug & Kilim collection which is clearly woven from multipl...

Hand Knotted in wool, this distressed vintage 4x8 Turkish rug, which is inspired by Saf rugs, a particular kind of prayer rug, features a red field and geometric patterns in hues of ...

Hand knotted in wool, this 6x10 Afghan tribal kilim rug is an extraordinarily simple piece with colorful stripes and a simple presence. On the Design: The minimalist design prefe...

This vintage 7x6 tribal Kilim is a new addition to Rug & Kilim’s mid-century curations. Handwoven in wool, it originates from Afghanistan circa 1950-1960. On the Design: This flat...

Hand knotted in wool, this 3x12 vintage Afghan tribal kilim runner rug, originating circa 1950-1960, is an exciting new addition to the Rug & ...

Hand Knotted in wool, this distressed vintage 4x10 Turkish rug, which is inspired by Saf rugs, a particular kind of prayer rug, features a red field and geometric patterns in hues of...

Hand knotted in wool, this 6x9 vintage Afghan tribal kilim rug with its all over geometric patterns, is an extraordinarily addition to the Rug & Kilim Collection. On the Design: ...

Hand knotted in wool, this 6x10 vintage Afghan tribal kilim rug, originating circa 1950-1960, is an exciting new addition to the Rug & Kilim collection. On the design: Originati...

This vintage 6x6 tribal Kilim is a new addition to Rug & Kilim’s mid-century curations. Handwoven in wool, it originates from Afghanistan circa 1950-1960. On the Design: This square flat weave...

Hand Knotted in wool, this distressed vintage 4x9 Turkish rug, which is inspired by Saf rugs, a particular kind of prayer rug, features a copper brown field an...

Handwoven in wool, this 2x7 vintage Afghan tribal kilim runner rug is an extraordinarily simple piece in beige with red stripes and a simple pr...

Hand Knotted in wool, this distressed vintage 4x11 Turkish rug, which is inspired by Saf rugs, a particular kind of prayer rug, features a brick red field and ...

Hand knotted in wool, this 6x12 vintage Afghan tribal kilim rug is an extraordinarily simple piece with colorful stripes and a simple presence. O...

Handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960, this 3x10 vintage Kilim runner rug is a new curation from Rug & Kilim’s primitivist flatweaves. On the De...

Ancient Roots Of Needlepoint Rugs Archaeologists and scholars consider the roots of needlepoint to have been around 1500 BC. They consider the first needlepoint to include the fine diagonal stitches that were used to sew tents together by the ancient Egyptians. The art eventually evolved into tapestry weaving. However, a tapestry weaving differs significantly from needlepoint in that it uses a loom and vertical warp. Tapestry weaving is closer to the weaving of kilims and pile rugs than canvas work. However, some still include tapestry weaving in the category of needlepoint because of the fine work that appeared during the late Renaissance. It can have a similar appearance to the untrained eye. Technically, tapestry weaving and needlepoint are not the same, and they do not use the same technique. The first actual needlepoint rugs and needle-points began to appear in the late Renaissance. Needlepoint is worked by creating stitches on a stiff canvas. The canvas is typically made from jute or linen and is quite durable. Pieces from the Renaissance were used to cover footstools, chairs, pillows, bed headboards, and other furnishings. They were also used as table coverings and wall coverings. You could also find them on many small items such as purses, shoes, and various adornments for clothing. During the Renaissance, the craft reached a high level of skill, and the designs became incredibly detailed and realistic. They mimicked many of the subjects and styles of famous paintings of the time. They created florals, still life designs, scenes, and geometric tiled pieces. Some of them mimicked the designs found in Persian Carpets. Needlepoint reached its peak popularity in the 19th century when it was considered a proper occupation for a lady. Needlepoint and embroidery held a similar place in societal status at the time. During this time, the work became finer, with some of the canvas reaching a high level of detail. The level of detail is determined by counting the number of mesh in an inch. During this time petit point by French needlewomen could have a mesh count as high as 45 mesh. This allowed women to create highly intricate designs with incredible levels of detail. Historical Needlepoint Carpets and Rugs It is possible to find many antique pieces of needlepoint besides rugs. Needlepoint rugs were popular in France and Spain, where the technique was adapted to create highly intricate designs that mimicked the designs in architecture and fashion. They were popular because they were durable, and it could be fashioned into a variety of items. The canvases themselves were durable, and the wool that they used was also strong, which means that many of the pieces were able to withstand daily use. We have many artifacts that have survived from this time period. Needlepoint rugs are important collectibles because they are different from the pile rugs and kilims that are typically found on the market. Needlepoint carpets are special because they take many hours to create, especially larger works. Needlepoint pieces of any type became popular throughout Europe during the 19th century. It is still a popular hobby today, but perhaps one of the most interesting stories is that of the Portuguese needlewomen of Arraiolos. The story of these women and their beautiful carpets begins in 1492. Needlepoint was a popular occupation in Spain, which had a large population of Moors and Jews. They were an integral part of Spanish culture. However, in 1492, Queen Isabella of Spain issued a proclamation that gave these ethnic groups the order to pack their bags and board ships headed...

This vintage 5x6 tribal Kilim is a new addition to Rug & Kilim’s mid-century curations. Handwoven in wool, it originates from Afghanistan circa 1950-1960. On the Design: This pala...

This vintage 5x9 tribal Kilim is a new addition to Rug & Kilim’s mid-century curations. Handwoven in wool, it originates from Afghanistan circa 1950-1960. On the Design: This flat...

This vintage 5x6 tribal Kilim is a new addition to Rug & Kilim’s mid-century curations. Handwoven in wool, it originates from Afghanistan circa 1950-1960. On the Design: This flat...

This vintage 5x6 tribal Kilim is a new addition to Rug & Kilim’s mid-century curations. Handwoven in wool, it originates from Afghanistan circa 1950-1960. On the Design: This flat...

Hand Knotted in wool, this rare vintage 5x9 Oushak runner rug from the rare series of mid-century runners, features saturated teal tones which underscore vibrant purple, blue and bro...

:: Oversized center medallion with trefoil contoured end finials atop a covered field of scrolling long vinery, serrated leaves, and geometric interpretations of buds and germinating...

This vintage 4x6 tribal Kilim is a new addition to Rug & Kilim’s mid-century curations. Handwoven in wool, it originates from Afghanistan circa 1950-1960. On the Design: This flat...

This vintage 5x6 tribal Kilim is a new addition to Rug & Kilim’s mid-century curations. Handwoven in wool, it originates from Afghanistan circa 1950-1960. On the Design: This flat...

Hand knotted in wool, this 5x9 vintage Afghan tribal kilim rug is an extraordinarily simple piece with beige/brown, silver/gray, black and pink geometric stripes and a simple presenc...

Hand knotted in wool, this 5x9 vintage Afghan tribal kilim rug, originating circa 1950-1960, is an exciting new addition to the Rug & Kilim collect...

Hand knotted in wool, this 6x10 vintage Afghan tribal kilim rug, originating circa 1950-1960, is an exciting new addition to the Rug & Kilim collec...

Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 4x8 vintage tribal Afghan kilim rug features vibrant medallions and geometric patterns in beige/brown, green, blue and red. On the Design: ...

Hand knotted in wool, this 7x12 vintage Afghan tribal kilim rug is an extraordinarily simple piece in red with all over geometric patterns in pink, beige and blue, and a simple prese...

Hand knotted in wool, this 6x9 vintage Afghan tribal kilim rug is an extraordinarily simple piece with colorful stripes and a simple presence. On...

Hand knotted in wool, this 5x12 vintage Afghan tribal kilim rug originating circa 1950-1960, with its all over geometric patterns, is a very special addition to the Rug & Kilim colle...

Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 5x7 vintage Afghan tribal kilim rug, is a vibrant work of folk art as much as an eccentric handmade flatweave, full of culture and distinctio...

Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 5x6 vintage Afghan tribal kilim rug, with stripes in red, beige/brown and blue, across its surface, is a simple palas-style weave, with a nat...

Handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960, this 3x15 vintage Persian tribal Kilim and extra-long runner rug is a rare curation. Its design enjoys mosaic-like geometric patterns in gold, beig...

:: Unusual and hard to find square size absent of a medallion, with allover covered large scale leaves, palmettes, vinery, completely interconnected across the main field. Colors and...

:: Starburst center medallion with Samovar end finials atop a covered field of thin geometric vinery, serrated leaves, and buds throughout. Colors and shades include: Cherry red, nav...

Handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960, this 6x13 vintage Afghani Kilim is a new curation from Rug & Kilim’s primitivist flatweaves. On the Design: Specifically believed to originate f...

This vintage 5x8 Persian Kilim is a mid-century tribal rug - latest to join our Kilim & Flatweave collection. On the Design: Handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960, the flatweave enjoy...

Featuring a colorway of red, blue and off-white, this 5x7 vintage Afghan tribal kilim rug, handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, features plaid-like play of stripes and geometric patte...

Handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960, this 5x13 vintage Afghani Kilim is a new curation from Rug & Kilim’s primitivist flatweaves. On the Design: Specifically believed to originate f...

Kelly Vintage Pink Tribal Kilim Rug About: Very fun & happy rug! This rug has a nice body, unlike other and most Kilims. The rug can be used on both sides (...

Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 7x10 vintage Afghan tribal kilim rug features nice neutral colors with the punctuations of vibrant accents in the textural element, making it...

Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 5x9 vintage Afghan tribal kilim rug in Burgundy, is an exciting new curation in the Rug & Kilim collection. On the Design: Keen eyes for ...

Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 4x6 vintage Shahsavan Persian tribal Kilim rug in red, with silver/gray and blue stripes, is an exciting addition to the Rug & Kilim collect...

Handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960, this 5x14 vintage Afghani Kilim is a new curation from Rug & Kilim’s primitivist flatweaves. On the Design: Specifically believed to originate f...

Handmade in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 5x7 vintage tribal Afghan Kilim rug in red, features vertical geometric stripes in red, beige/brown and pink across the field. On the Design...

Rug Number 29974 Size 5' 7" X 8' 8" Design Tuareg Collection Antique/Vintage, Tuareg Mat Material Reed & Leather Texture Reed Origin Africa Age Antique/Vintage

Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 3x11 vintage Afghan tribal kilim runner rug, with stripes across its surface, is a classic Afghani des...

Rug Number 29988 Size 6' 3" X 10' 11" Design Tuareg Collection Antique/Vintage, Tuareg Mat Material Reed & Leather Texture Reed Origin Africa Age Antique/Vintage

Handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960, this 5x12 vintage Afghan kilim is a new curation from Rug & Kilim’s collection. On the Design: Specifically believed to be coming from tribal we...