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Vintage Boucherouite Moroccan Azilal Rag Rug, Sustainability Meets Cozy Nomad
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21738 Vintage Boucherouite Moroccan Azilal Rag Rug, 04'04 x 07'03. Azilal rag rugs, affectionately
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Cotton

Vintage Boucherouite Boujad Moroccan Rag Rug, Sustainability Meets Cozy Nomad
By Boujad Tribe, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21831 Vintage Red Boucherouite Boujad Moroccan Rag Rug, 05'02 x 06'07. Embrace the lively essence
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Cotton

Vintage Boucherouite Boujad Moroccan Rag Rug, Sustainability Meets Cozy Nomad
By Berber Tribes of Morocco, Boujad Tribe
Located in Dallas, TX
21766 Vintage Red Boujad Boucherouite Moroccan Rag Rug, 05'03 x 07'06. The Boujad rag rug, or
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Cotton

Vintage Boucherouite Talsint Moroccan Rag Rug, Cubism Meets Cozy Nomad
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
20095 Vintage Talsint Moroccan Rag Rug, 04'06 x 11'04. Talsint rag rugs, also known as Talsint
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Fabric

Vintage Boucherouite Moroccan Azilal Rag Rug, Sustainability Meets Cozy Nomad
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21741 Vintage Boucherouite Moroccan Azilal Rag Rug, 05'03 x 06'05. Azilal rag rugs, celebrated as
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Cotton

Vintage Boucherouite Moroccan Azilal Rag Rug, Sustainability Meets Cozy Nomad
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21722 Vintage Boucherouite Moroccan Azilal Rag Rug, 03'09 x 06'04. Azilal rag rugs, cherished as
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Cotton

Vintage Boucherouite Boujad Moroccan Rag Rug, Sustainability Meets Cozy Nomad
By Boujad Tribe, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21816 Vintage Boucherouite Boujad Moroccan Rag Rug, 05'00 x 08'05. Celebrate the vibrant spirit of
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Cotton

Vintage Red Boujad Moroccan Rug, Tribal Enchantment Meets Cozy Nomad
By Berber Tribes of Morocco, Boujad Tribe
Located in Dallas, TX
20265 Vintage Red Boujad Moroccan Rug, 05'03 x 07'08. Originating from the vibrant city of Boujad
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nomad Afghan Simple Horse Saddle
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Particular and rare horse saddle from the far Afghanistan, with polychrome lines and a dense geometric design. To rest on the back (or seat) of a sofa... From my private collection ...
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Mid-20th Century Afghan Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nomad Afghan Simple Horse Saddle
Nomad Afghan Simple Horse Saddle
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Beni Ourain Moroccan Rug, Cozy Nomad Meets Midcentury Modern
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
20852 Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, 06'08 x 12'02. Mid-Century Modern design seamlessly
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African ...

Materials

Wool

Vintage Boucherouite Moroccan Azilal Rag Rug, Sustainability Meets Cozy Nomad
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
74833 Vintage Boucherouite Moroccan Azilal Rag Rug, 04’09 x 10’00. Forged through the timeless
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Cotton

Vintage Purple Boujad Moroccan Rug, Tribal Enchantment Meets Bohemian Nomad
By Boujad Tribe, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21819 Vintage Purple Boujad Moroccan Rug, 04'04 x 11'07. Embrace the vibrant essence of Boujad rugs
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Orange Boujad Moroccan Rug, Wabi-Sabi Meets Cozy Nomad
By Boujad Tribe, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
20294 Vintage Orange Boujad Moroccan Rug, 04'07 x 08'06. In our pursuit of captivating spaces and
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Blue Modern Moroccan Rug, Cozy Nomad Meets Deconstructivist Style
By Berber Tribes of Morocco, Peter Eisenman
Located in Dallas, TX
80563 Modern Style Blue Moroccan Area Rug, 10'00 x 13'11. Cozy nomad meets Deconstructivist style
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Post-Modern Moroccan and North A...

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Wool

Vintage Red Talsint Moroccan Rug, Cozy Nomad Meets Maximalist Style
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
20303 Vintage Red Talsint Moroccan Rug, 05'00 X 07'10. Witness the mesmerizing artistry of this
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Taznakht Moroccan Rug, Cozy Nomad Meets Pacific Northwest Style
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
20182 Vintage Taznakht Moroccan Rug, 05'08 x 09'06. Embark on a journey into the rich legacy of the
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African ...

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Wool

8 9"x10 10" Upsdell Red Soft Wool Semi Antique Nomad Art Worn Down Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to make Exact Rug Size
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Vintage 1960s Persian Medieval More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Organic Modern Moroccan Rug Runner, Brutalist Style Meets Cozy Nomad
By Harry Bertoia, Le Corbusier, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
80611 New Contemporary Moroccan Shag Hallway Runner with Brutalist Cubist Style 02'08 x 12'10. Recalling the Brutalist influence of mid-century designer Harry Bertoia (1915-1978), th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Brutalist Moroccan and North Afr...

Materials

Wool

Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, Cozy Nomad Meets Midcentury Modern Style
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
allure with this hand knotted wool vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain rug. A harmonious fusion of cozy nomad
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African ...

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Wool

Rug Kilim Modern Persian Gabbeh Inspired Rug in Coral and Gold Lion Pictorial
By Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
storied "shir" rugs of the Ghashghai nomads. This modern pictorial rug centers on a monumental lion motif
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2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, Cozy Nomad Meets Midcentury Modern Style
By Berber Tribes of Morocco, Beni M Guild
Located in Dallas, TX
20965 Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, 06'06 x 11'00. Woven with the enchanting expertise of
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African ...

Materials

Wool

Vintage Raspberry Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, Cozy Nomad Meets Bohemian Rhapsody
By Berber Tribes of Morocco, Beni Mrirt
Located in Dallas, TX
20228 Vintage Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, 05'11 x 09'06. Step into the embrace of a cozy nomad
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Brown Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, Midcentury Modern Meets Cozy Nomad
By Berber Tribes of Morocco, Beni M Guild
Located in Dallas, TX
21024 Vintage Brown Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, 06'05 x 11'00. Prepare for a mesmerizing adventure
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African ...

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Wool

Vintage Blue Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, Bohemian Paradise Meets Cozy Nomad
By Berber Tribes of Morocco, Beni M Guild
Located in Dallas, TX
Cozy nomad meets mesmerizing Marjorelle Blue in this hand knotted wool vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Blue Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, Cozy Nomad Meets Bohemian Enchantment
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
vintage Beni Mrirt Moroccan rug, the spirit of the cozy nomad intertwines with the allure of mesmerizing
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage High-Low Taznakht Moroccan Rug, Tribal Enchantment Meets Cozy Nomad
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21837 Vintage High-Low Taznakht Moroccan Rug, 04'09 x 07'02. A vintage Taznakht rug refers to a
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

1960 s Peach Boujad Moroccan Rug, Boho Chic Meets Cozy Nomad
By Berber Tribes of Morocco, Boujad Tribe
Located in Dallas, TX
20034 Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug 05'02 x 11'03. Embrace the lively essence of Boujad rugs, born
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Blue Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, Cozy Nomad Meets Bohemian Enchantment
By Berber Tribes of Morocco, Beni Mrirt
Located in Dallas, TX
21773 Vintage Blue Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, 04'09 x 08'05. Beni Mrirt rugs represent the esteemed
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Purple Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, Bohemian Rhapsody Meets Cozy Nomad
By Berber Tribes of Morocco, Beni M Guild
Located in Dallas, TX
20855 Vintage Purple Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, 05'08 x 14'03. In the heart of this Beni MGuild rug
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Purple Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, Bohemian Rhapsody Meets Cozy Nomad
By Berber Tribes of Morocco, Beni M Guild
Located in Dallas, TX
20743 Vintage Purple Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, 06'05 x 12'05. This vintage Beni MGuild rug
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Red Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, Cozy Nomad Meets Abstract Expressionism
By Berber Tribes of Morocco, Beni Mrirt
Located in Dallas, TX
20961 Vintage Red Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, 06'06 x 09'11. Witness the captivating allure of this
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African ...

Materials

Wool

Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, Cozy Nomad Meets Midcentury Modern Style
By Beni M Guild, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
20856 Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, 05'10 x 08'09. This hand-knotted wool vintage Beni M'Guild
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African ...

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Wool

Vintage Green Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, Cozy Nomad Meets Tribal Enchantment
By Beni M Guild, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
20662 Vintage Green Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, 06'05 x 12'06. Beni Mguild rugs are made by Berber
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Red Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, Maximalist Style Meets Cozy Nomad
By Beni M Guild, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21235 Vintage Red Moroccan Rug, 06'00 x 09'10. Maximalist style meets cozy nomad in this hand
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, Cozy Nomad Meets Mesmerizing Marjorelle Blue
By Beni M Guild, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
20643 Vintage Blue Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, 06'08 x 12'07. In the serene world of Shibui
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Area Rug in Blue Orange Modern Contemporary, Handmade of Silk and Wool "Nomad"
Located in New York , NY
It takes a single glance to appreciate such unique work of art. Our Limited Edition rugs are
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Kilim Rug Tribal Nomad Kelim with Natural Dyes Flat Hand-Woven Diamond Design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A beautiful tribal Kilim hand-woven carpet. This Kilim rug was handmade by tribal nomads of Asia
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2010s Asian Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Brown Moroccan Azilal Rug, Tribal Boho Chic Meets Cozy Nomad
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21070 Vintage Brown Moroccan Azilal Rug, 03'01 x 06'00. From the vibrant heart of central Morocco's
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ancient Unique Specimen of Oriental Nomad Carpet
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Ancient unique example of oriental nomad carpet. The colors of the wools are vegetal, except the
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Antique Late 19th Century Central Asian Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Blue Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, Bohemian Paradise Meets Cozy Nomad
By Beni M Guild, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21058 VintageBlue Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, 06'05 x 11'10. Embark on an enchanted journey, whisked
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Nomad’s Sovereignty: Late 19th Century Persian Shiraz Masterpiece
Located in Dallas, TX
61447 Rare Antique Persian Shiraz Rug, 03'03 x 04'05. Woven in the final decades of the 19th
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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Modern Beni Mrirt High-Low Moroccan Rug, Cozy Nomad Meets Boho Hygge
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21045 Modern Beni Mrirt High-Low Moroccan Rug, 06'09 x 10'02. Embark on an enchanting journey with
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African...

Materials

Wool

Vintage Blue Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, Cozy Nomad Meets Laid-Back Luxury
By Berber Tribes of Morocco, Beni Mrirt
Located in Dallas, TX
21001 Vintage Blue Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, 05'07 x 10'07. Cozy nomad meets mesmerizing Marjorelle
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Red Beni MGuild Rug with Hidden Pattern, Midcentury Meets Cozy Nomad
By Beni M Guild, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
20378 Vintage Red Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, 06'03 x 08'04. Step into the enchanting realm of this
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African ...

Materials

Wool

Kilim Zemmur Old Nomad Moroccan Runner
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Modern taste for this old rare kilim, coming from a village in Western Sahara. The dark color of the wools served to rest the eyes from the blinding desert sun. In Berber the name of...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Other Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

The Crimson Nomad: A Vintage Persian Shiraz Masterpiece of Mythic Symbolism
Located in Dallas, TX
61481 Vintage Persian Shiraz Rug, 05'04 x 10'00. This exceptional vintage Persian Shiraz rug is a
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

The Nomad’s Diamonds: A Vintage Persian Gabbeh Masterpiece of Modernist Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
61482 Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug, 06'05 x 08'08. Woven by hand in the highlands of southern Persia
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Late 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Azure Nomad: A Vintage Persian Gabbeh Masterpiece of Tribal Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
61511 Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug, 03'06 x 06'02. This hand-knotted vintage Persian Gabbeh rug is a
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Late 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Crimson Nomad’s Emblem: A Persian Shiraz Masterwork of Tribal Majesty
Located in Dallas, TX
61497 Vintage Persian Shiraz Rug Runner, 02'11 x 28'06. This vintage Persian Shiraz runner is a
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

The Nomad’s Song: A Vintage Persian Gabbeh Masterpiece of Tribal Nobility
Located in Dallas, TX
79337 Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug, 02'04 x 05'01. Alive with tribal spirit and unbridled artistry
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

The Nomad Ledger: An Antique Persian Bibikabad Masterpiece of Tribal Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
78523 Antique Persian Bibikabad Rug Runner, 02'07 x 20'02. Full of intimate detail and nomadic
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

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Wool

21st Century Turkish Oushak 7x10 Ivory Brown Handmade Area Rug
By Ashly Fine Rugs 1
Located in Houston, TX
. Although nomads first produced the rugs for personal use only, since the 15th century, Oushak was the
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

21st Century Turkish Oushak 10X13 Ivory, Khaki Handmade Area Rug
By Ashly Fine Rugs 1
Located in Houston, TX
. Although nomads first produced the rugs for personal use only, since the 15th century, Oushak was the
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

21st Century Turkish Oushak 9X13 Ivory Gold Handmade Area Rug
By Ashly Fine Rugs 1
Located in Houston, TX
. Although nomads first produced the rugs for personal use only, since the 15th century, Oushak was the
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak 3X11 Golden Beige Khaki Handmade Area Rug
By Ashly Fine Rugs 1
Located in Houston, TX
. Although nomads first produced the rugs for personal use only, since the 15th century, Oushak was the
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Vintage 1920s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

1970 s Persian Turkoman Carpet, Dark and Moody Nomad Meets Tribal Enchantment
Located in Dallas, TX
78718 Vintage Persian Turkoman Rug Runner, 02'09 x 12'10. A Persian Turkoman rug is a handwoven
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Late 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

21st Century Turkish Oushak 9X13 Gold, Ivory Gray Handmade Area Rug
By Ashly Fine Rugs 1
Located in Houston, TX
. Although nomads first produced the rugs for personal use only, since the 15th century, Oushak was the
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

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Nomad Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the nomad rug you’re looking for. A nomad rug — often made from fabric, wool and goat hair — can elevate any home. There are 9 variations of the antique or vintage nomad rug you’re looking for, while we also have 6 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the nomad rug you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right nomad rug, those designed in Modern, Folk Art and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made nomad rug over the years, but those crafted by Ariadna Miquel, Nanimarquina and Nordic Knots are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Nomad Rug?

The average selling price for a nomad rug at 1stDibs is $1,836, while they’re typically $238 on the low end and $7,391 for the highest priced.

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.