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What is the difference between an area rug and a carpet?
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The difference between an area rug and a carpet is installation. Carpet is a soft floor covering installed on a floor with glue, nails or other fasteners. An area rug is a removable floor covering. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of area rugs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
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Almond Brown, Hand Knotted Cypress Tree Design, Silk/Wool Mat Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Almond Brown, Hand Knotted Cypress Tree Design, Silk With Textured Wool, Mat Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the cent...
Category
2010s Indian More Carpets
Materials
Wool
$288 Sale Price
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Zabihi Collection Persian Bakhtiari Garden Design Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-Century Persian Bakhtiari room size garden design rug
Details
rug no. j4631
size 8'10" x 11'
Category
Early 20th Century Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Blue Geometric Vintage Moroccan Rug
Located in New York, NY
An intermediate-sized Vintage Moroccan rug from the 3rd quarter of the 20th century
Measures: 5' x 8'1''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Persian Seraband Antique Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Seraband malayer accent size rug
Details
rug no. j4880
size 4' x 6' 5"
Seraband rug or Saraband, is a Persia) handwoven floor covering from the Sere Band dis...
Category
20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz Serapi Rug Hand-Knotted Terracotta
Indigo Wool
Located in Norwalk, CT
This stunning Antique Persian Heriz rug showcases the iconic geometric artistry and rugged durability that collectors prize from the Northwest Persian highlands. Featuring a vibrant ...
Category
20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug Deep Indigo Blue Wool Pile 1920s Floral Nichols
Located in Norwalk, CT
This exquisite antique Chinese Art Deco rug features a rich, saturated indigo blue field adorned with elegant, asymmetrical floral sprays. Hand-knotted from high-quality, lustrous wo...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
