Cotton Rag Rugs

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Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage American Amish Rag Runner

$5,900 / item

Vintage American Amish Rag Runner

Located in Barrington, IL

Rugs, Vintage Pale Blue Rugs, Vintage Rag Rugs, Vintage Wool Rag Rugs, Antique American Rag Runners

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Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage American Amish Rag Runner

$9,000 / item

Vintage American Amish Rag Runner

Located in Barrington, IL

Rugs, Vintage Pale Blue Rugs, Vintage Rag Rugs, Vintage Wool Rag Rugs, Antique American Rag Runners

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Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage American Amish Rag Runner

$9,000 / item

Vintage Red Moroccan Rag Rug, Tribal Enchantment Meets Bold Boho Chic

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Dallas, TX

recycled materials such as cotton and wool, this Boucherouite Moroccan rag rug exudes a vibrant boho chic

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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Red Moroccan Rag Rug, Tribal Enchantment Meets Bold Boho Chic

$2,249 Sale Price

46% Off

Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rag Rug, Tribal Allure Meets Sustainable Boho Design

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Dallas, TX

cotton and wool, giving the rugs a colorful boho chic style. Boucherouite rugs are known as Moroccan rag

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rag Rug, Tribal Allure Meets Sustainable Boho Design

$1,575 Sale Price

25% Off

Vintage Boucherouite Moroccan Azilal Rag Rug by Berber Tribes of Morocco

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Dallas, TX

20375 Vintage Boucherouite Moroccan Azilal Rag Rug, 04'11 x 08'03. Crafted through the age-old

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool, Fabric, Cotton

Vintage Boucherouite Moroccan Azilal Rag Rug by Berber Tribes of Morocco

$1,259 Sale Price

55% Off

1930s American Shaker Rag Rug ( 3 6" x 14 4" - 107 x 437 )

Located in New York, NY

1930s American Shaker Rag Rug ( 3'6" x 14'4" - 107 x 437 )

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Vintage 1930s American Shaker North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

1930s American Shaker Rag Rug ( 3 6" x 14 4" - 107 x 437 )

$4,500

Mid 1900s American Rag Rug with Scandinavian Kilim-Inspired Pattern and Colors

Located in Barrington, IL

This striking American rag rug from the mid 1900s features a beautifully modern aesthetic, blending

Category

Mid-20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Mid 1900s American Rag Rug with Scandinavian Kilim-Inspired Pattern and Colors

$1,500

Early 20th Century Room Size American Rag Rug in Multicolor Striped Pattern

Located in Barrington, IL

A charming and character-filled vintage American rag rug from the early 1900s, handwoven in a

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Early 20th Century Room Size American Rag Rug in Multicolor Striped Pattern

$4,900

19th Century American Amish Rag Rug in Pale Blue, Purple, Green, Brown Stripes

Located in Barrington, IL

A rare and striking 19th century American Amish rag rug, room-size and composed of three expertly

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Cotton

19th Century American Amish Rag Rug in Pale Blue, Purple, Green, Brown Stripes

$9,900

Vintage American Rag Rug in Stripe Pattern in Ivory, Blue, Pink, Green, Red

Located in Barrington, IL

Place of Origin: United States Material: cotton Condition: Good American Rag Rugs, Antique Rugs

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Mid-20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Vintage American Rag Rug in Stripe Pattern in Ivory, Blue, Pink, Green, Red

$2,200

Vintage American Rag Rug in Multicolor Stripe Pattern in Tan, Ivory, Gray, Brown

Located in Barrington, IL

A charming early 20th century American rag area rug handwoven in a concentric stripe field pattern

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage American Rag Rug in Multicolor Stripe Pattern in Tan, Ivory, Gray, Brown

$1,900

Vintage American Rag Rug in Stripe Pattern in Blue, Yellow, Red, Pink, White

Located in Barrington, IL

An authentic vintage American rag area rug from the early 1900s, handwoven in a charming multicolor

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Wool

Vintage American Rag Rug in Stripe Pattern in Blue, Yellow, Red, Pink, White

$4,900

Early 20th Century American Shaker Rag Rug ( 3 x 26 - 90 x 792 )

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century American Shaker Rag Rug ( 3' x 26' - 90 x 792 )

Category

Vintage 1910s Shaker North and South American Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Wool

Early 20th Century American Shaker Rag Rug ( 3 x 26 - 90 x 792 )

$8,800

Late 19th Century American Shaker Rag Rug ( 8 10" x 11 3" - 270 x 343 )

Located in New York, NY

Late 19th Century American Shaker Rag Rug ( 8'10" x 11'3" - 270 x 343 )

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Shaker North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Late 19th Century American Shaker Rag Rug ( 8 10" x 11 3" - 270 x 343 )

$12,000

Vintage American Rag Area Rug in Stripe Pattern in Ivory, Blue, Pink, Green, Red

Located in Barrington, IL

: United States Material: cotton Condition: Good American Rag Rugs, Antique Rugs, Antique Rugs, Vintage

Category

Mid-20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Vintage American Rag Area Rug in Stripe Pattern in Ivory, Blue, Pink, Green, Red

$1,200

Vintage Hand-Woven American Amish Rag Runner

Located in Barrington, IL

beautiful rag rug has 4 pale French blue color stripes set in a pale pink and wheat color field. The pale

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Hand-Woven American Amish Rag Runner

$5,900

Vintage American Rag Runner with Rainbow Pattern

Located in Barrington, IL

: Wool & cotton Condition: Wear consistent with age and use The Persian Knot, SKU: 1684 American Rag

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage American Rag Runner with Rainbow Pattern

$2,900

Vintage American Rag Runner with Pink and Green Stripe Pattern

Located in Barrington, IL

Material: Wool, cotton Condition: Excellent The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 1685 American Rag Rugs

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage American Rag Runner with Pink and Green Stripe Pattern

$8,900

Vintage American Rag Runner in Stripe Pattern in Ivory, Pink, Blue, Green

Located in Barrington, IL

, SKU: `1497 American Rag Rugs, Antique Rug, Antique Rugs, Antique Carpets, Vintage Carpets, Vintage

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage American Rag Runner in Stripe Pattern in Ivory, Pink, Blue, Green

$1,900 / set

Vintage American Rag Runner in Stripe Pattern in Tan, Blue, Red Brown

Located in Barrington, IL

Weaving, Amish Art, American Rag Runners, Antique Rugs, Antique Rugs, Vintage Oriental Rugs, Handwoven

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Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage American Rag Runner in Stripe Pattern in Tan, Blue, Red Brown

$2,900

Vintage American Rag Runner in Stripe Pattern in Tan, Yellow, Ivory, Red

Located in Barrington, IL

Rugs, Vintage Pale Blue Rugs, Vintage Rag Rugs, Vintage Wool Rag Rugs, Antique American Rag Runners

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage American Rag Runner in Stripe Pattern in Tan, Yellow, Ivory, Red

$3,900

Vintage American Rag Runner in Stripe Pattern in Blue, Green, Ivory, Red

Located in Barrington, IL

, imbuing it with a versatile, modern appeal. American rag rugs, born from resourcefulness and a tradition

Category

Mid-20th Century North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage American Rag Runner in Stripe Pattern in Blue, Green, Ivory, Red

$1,900

Early 20th Century American Amish/Mennonite Rag Runner in Tan, Green, Crimson

Located in Barrington, IL

, Vintage Pale Blue Rugs, Vintage Rag Rugs, Vintage Wool Rag Rugs, Antique American Rag Runners, Cottage

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Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Early 20th Century American Amish/Mennonite Rag Runner in Tan, Green, Crimson

$4,500

Early 20th Century American Amish/Mennonite Rag Runner in Tan, Green, Crimson

Located in Barrington, IL

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Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Early 20th Century American Amish/Mennonite Rag Runner in Tan, Green, Crimson

$5,500

Vintage American Rag Runner with Vertical Baby Blue Stripes on Multicolor Ground

Located in Barrington, IL

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Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage American Rag Runner with Vertical Baby Blue Stripes on Multicolor Ground

$8,900

Vintage American Rag Runner in Stripe Pattern in Autumn Leaf Colors Re, Yellow

Located in Barrington, IL

Condition: Good The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 1543 vintage American rag runner, handwoven rag rug

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage American Rag Runner in Stripe Pattern in Autumn Leaf Colors Re, Yellow

$3,900 / set

Early 20th Century American Rag Runner in Rainbow Stripe Design in Tan, Green

Located in Barrington, IL

Amish Rag Runners, Amish Weaving, Amish Art, American Rag Runners, Antique Rugs, Antique Rugs, Vintage

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Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Early 20th Century American Rag Runner in Rainbow Stripe Design in Tan, Green

$4,900

Early 20th Century American Rag Runner in Rainbow Stripe Design in Tan, Green

Located in Barrington, IL

Amish Rag Runners, Amish Weaving, Amish Art, American Rag Runners, Antique Rugs, Antique Rugs, Vintage

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Early 20th Century American Rag Runner in Rainbow Stripe Design in Tan, Green

$4,900

Early 20th Century American Rag Runner in Rainbow Stripe Design in Tan, Green

Located in Barrington, IL

Amish Rag Runners, Amish Weaving, Amish Art, American Rag Runners, Antique Rugs, Antique Rugs, Vintage

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Early 20th Century American Rag Runner in Rainbow Stripe Design in Tan, Green

$4,900

American 19th Century Hand-Woven Rag Rug Runner, Cotton Wool, 305 in

Located in Hudson, NY

Beautiful American rag rug runner in woven and cotton and linen. This Runner is over 300 in in

Category

Antique Late 19th Century North American Country Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Cotton

American 19th Century Hand-Woven Rag Rug Runner, Cotton Wool, 305 in

$3,800

Vintage Hand-Woven Amish American Rag Runner in Pale Blue, Pink, and Wheat

Located in Barrington, IL

Antique Amish Rag Runners, Amish Weaving, Amish Art, American Rag Runners, Antique Rugs, Antique Rugs

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Hand-Woven Amish American Rag Runner in Pale Blue, Pink, and Wheat

$5,900 / item

Vintage American Rag Runner with Stripe Pattern in Red, Pink, Cream, Blue, Black

Located in Barrington, IL

Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 1498 American Rag Rugs, Antique Rug, Antique Rugs, Antique Carpets, Vintage

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage American Rag Runner with Stripe Pattern in Red, Pink, Cream, Blue, Black

$4,900

truly unique vintage rag rug

Located in Seattle, WA

this will always haunt me... years from now i will say "why did i sell that wonderful rug"?? the

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American Rugs

Materials

Cotton

truly unique vintage rag rug

Swedish Traditional Handwoven Cotton Rug Rag, Probably from the 1960s

Located in Malmo, SE

This is a fine example of a traditional Swedish rug rag. These rug rags where easy to weave and

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Swedish Traditional Handwoven Cotton Rug Rag, Probably from the 1960s

$495

20th Century Swedish rag rug Hälsinglands Söderhamn - handwoven

Located in Asarum, SE

This piece of handcrafted art is from the late 1950´s. " Two very well woven and identical rag rugs

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

20th Century Swedish rag rug Hälsinglands Söderhamn - handwoven

$715

20th Century Swedish rag rug Hälsinglands Trönö - handwoven

Located in Asarum, SE

A fantastic Swedish rag rug, carefully handwoven rag rug with elements of rabbit fur in the

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Fur, Cotton

20th Century Swedish rag rug Hälsinglands Trönö - handwoven

$715

20th Century Swedish rag rug Hälsinglands Idenors socken - handwoven

Located in Asarum, SE

Carefully woven rag rug with elements of rabbit fur in the pattern. Beautiful vintage rag rug from

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Fur, Cotton

20th Century Swedish rag rug Hälsinglands Idenors socken - handwoven

$715

20th Century Swedish rag rug Eddy´s Nr:1 - handwoven

Located in Asarum, SE

A fantastic Swedish rag rug, woven by hand in the late 1960´s in Himmelsberga Öland, Sweden. Woven

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

20th Century Swedish rag rug Eddy´s Nr:1 - handwoven

$560

20th Century Swedish rag rug Smålands Doris Nr:4 - handwoven

Located in Asarum, SE

A fantastic Swedish rag rug, woven by hand in the late 1950´s in Madesjö Småland, Sweden. Woven

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

20th Century Swedish rag rug Smålands Doris Nr:4 - handwoven

$715

20th Century Swedish rag rug Ölands Eddy´s sommaräng Vallmo - handwoven

Located in Asarum, SE

A fantastic Swedish rag rug, woven by hand in the late 1960´s in Himmelsberga Öland, Sweden. Woven

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

20th Century Swedish rag rug Ölands Eddy´s sommaräng Vallmo - handwoven

$834

20th Century Swedish rag rug Smålands Jenny´s Nr:1 - handwoven

Located in Asarum, SE

A fantastic Swedish rag rug, woven by hand in the late 1950´s in Alvesta, Småland, Sweden. Woven

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

20th Century Swedish rag rug Smålands Jenny´s Nr:1 - handwoven

$537

20th Century Swedish rag rug Ölands Eddy´s sommaräng Blåklocka - handwoven

Located in Asarum, SE

A fantastic Swedish rag rug, woven by hand in the late 1960´s in Himmelsberga Öland, Sweden. Woven

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

20th Century Swedish rag rug Ölands Eddy´s sommaräng Blåklocka - handwoven

$834

Vintage Berber Flat-Weave Multicoloured Rag Rug, Morocco, 20th Century

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Morocco, Vintage Vintage Berber rag flatweave. L 247 x W 151 cm

Category

20th Century Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Berber Flat-Weave Multicoloured Rag Rug, Morocco, 20th Century

$2,715

Colorful Turkish Cotton Rag Rug

Located in Spring Valley, NY

A colorful cotton rag rug handwoven in Eastern Turkey, circa mid-20th century. Very good condition

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Colorful Turkish Cotton Rag Rug

$1,520

20th Century Swedish Traditional Cotton Rag Rug

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Vintage Swedish 20th Century cotton rag rug in blues, blacks, pinks and greens. Circa 1950

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

20th Century Swedish Traditional Cotton Rag Rug

$343

20th Century Traditional Swedish Cotton Rag Rug

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Vintage Swedish 20th Century, pink multicoloured rag rug. Circa 1950. Bag 11 / Rug 107

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

20th Century Traditional Swedish Cotton Rag Rug

$137

20th Century Swedish Handwoven Cotton Rag Rug

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Swedish handwoven rag rug, circa 1940-50. This rug has a long thin form, ideal for use as a

Category

20th Century Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

20th Century Swedish Handwoven Cotton Rag Rug

$549

20th Century Swedish Handwoven Cotton Rag Rug

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Stunning Swedish handwoven rag rug, circa 1940-50. This long slim rug has a striped design with

Category

20th Century Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

20th Century Swedish Handwoven Cotton Rag Rug

$412

20th Century Swedish Handwoven Cotton Rag Rug

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Swedish handwoven rag rug, circa 1940-50. This beautiful rug has lovely proportions and is

Category

20th Century Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

20th Century Swedish Handwoven Cotton Rag Rug

$137

20th Century Swedish Handwoven Cotton Rag Rug

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Swedish handwoven rag rug, circa 1940-50. This gorgeous rug has a long and thin form, ideal for

Category

20th Century Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

20th Century Swedish Handwoven Cotton Rag Rug

$549

20th Century Swedish Handwoven Cotton Rag Rug

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Swedish handwoven rag rug, circa 1940-50. This striking rug is the perfect size for a bathroom

Category

20th Century Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

20th Century Swedish Handwoven Cotton Rag Rug

$137

Striped Vintage Cotton Rag Rug, Flat-Weave Kilim

Located in Spring Valley, NY

years and carefully picked the sturdy and aesthetically beautiful Kilim, pile rugs and other authentic

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Bohemian Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Striped Vintage Cotton Rag Rug, Flat-Weave Kilim

$695

9.7x13.5 Ft Multicolor Striped Kilim. Adjustable Cotton Rag Rug. Oversize Carpet

Located in Spring Valley, NY

Add warmth, texture, and history to your home with this Striped Rag Rug – a colorful, handwoven

Category

Vintage 1970s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton

9.7x13.5 Ft Multicolor Striped Kilim. Adjustable Cotton Rag Rug. Oversize Carpet

$2,793

6.3x7.4 Ft Colorful Handmade Cotton Rag Rug, Flat-Weave Kilim, Reversible

Located in Spring Valley, NY

years and carefully picked the sturdy and aesthetically beautiful Kilim, pile rugs and other authentic

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton

6.3x7.4 Ft Colorful Handmade Cotton Rag Rug, Flat-Weave Kilim, Reversible

$1,499

Antique, Rag Rug

Located in London, GB

8094A Handmade cotton rag rug c.1920 L205 x W130 cm

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Antique, Rag Rug

$3,475

Nomadic Anatolian Rag Rug, Cotton Kilim Runner in Pastel Colors

Located in Spring Valley, NY

An authentic cotton rag rug handwoven in Eastern Turkey, circa 1970 or before. Very good condition

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Nomadic Anatolian Rag Rug, Cotton Kilim Runner in Pastel Colors

$1,000

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Cotton Rag Rugs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of cotton rag rugs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique cotton rag rugs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using cotton, fabric and wool. Find 74 antique and vintage cotton rag rugs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Cotton rag rugs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Neoclassical cotton rag rugs are consistently popular styles. If space is limited, there are small cotton rag rugs measuring 16 inches across.

How Much are Cotton Rag Rugs?

Prices for cotton rag rugs start at $159 and top out at $30,000 with the average selling for $2,430.

Finding the Right Rugs And Carpets for You

Good antique rugs and vintage rugs have made their way into homes across the globe, becoming fixtures used for comfort, prayer and self-expression, so choosing the right area rug is officially a universal endeavor.

In modern usage, “carpet” typically denotes a wall-to-wall floor cushioning that is fixed to the floor. Rugs, on the other hand, are designed to cover a specific area and can easily be moved to new locations. However, the terms are interchangeable in many parts of the world, and, in the end, it won’t matter what you decide to call it.

It’s well known that a timeless Persian rug or vintage Turkish rug can warm any interior, but there are lots of other styles of antique rugs to choose from when you're endeavoring to introduce fresh colors and textures to a bedroom or living room.

Moroccan Berber rugs are not all about pattern. In fact, some of the most striking examples are nearly monochrome. But what these rugs lack in complexity, they make up for in brilliant color and subtle variation. Moroccan-style interiors can be mesmerizing — a sitting room of this type might feature a Moroccan rug, carved wooden screens and a tapestry hung behind the sofa.

Handwoven kilim rugs, known for their wealth of rich colors and unique weaving tradition, are pileless: Whereas the Beni Ourain rugs of Morocco can be described as dense with a thick surface or pile, an authentic kilim rug is thin and flat. (The term “kilim” is Turkish in origin, but this type of textile artistry is practiced all across the Balkans, throughout the Arab world and elsewhere.)

When it comes to eye-catching floor coverings, the distinctive “medallion” pattern of Oushak rugs has two types of rounded shapes alternating against a rich red or blue background created with natural dyes, while the elaborate “star” pattern involves large eight-pointed shapes in diagonal rows alternating with diamonds.

If you’re looking for something unexpected, find a runner rug that pops in your hallway or on your stairs. Dig for dazzling geometric patterns in our inventory of mid-century modern rugs and carpets, which includes works designed by the likes of Swedish textile masters Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Marianne Richter and other artisans.

Carpets and rugs have been around for thousands of years. Prehistoric humans turned to animal skin, wool and fur to craft simple fabrics to soften hard terrain. A 2016 study suggests that "cave lions" were hunted for exactly this purpose, and that decorating your cave with their pelts may have conferred strength and prestige. Although many of these early textiles are still in existence, tracing their precise origins is difficult. Carpets quickly became such a valuable trade commodity that the weavings could easily travel far from their places of origin.

The oldest known carpet was found in southern Siberia. (It may have traveled there from Persepolis in Iran.) For the flat-weave floor rugs crafted by Native Americans, cotton was the primary material before sheep’s wool was introduced in the 16th century. In Europe, carpet-making was fundamental to folk art, and Asian carpets imported to European countries were at one time considered a precious luxury and not intended to remain permanently on the floor.

With the variety of area rugs and carpets rolled out for you on 1stDibs — a collection that includes traditional, modern, minimalist rugs and other coverings of all kinds — things will be looking up whenever you’re looking down.

Questions About Cotton Rag Rugs

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