It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert materials, Linen in the back, early 20th century Zipper closure Dry cleaning is recommended.

Category

Early 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Suzani Body Pillow Fashioned from a Tashkent Suzani, Uzbekistan

$750

19th Century Uzbek Bukhara Suzani in Very Good Condition

Located in Istanbul, TR

A wonderful, happy example to the great embroideries of Central Asia.

Category

Antique 19th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Silk

19th Century Uzbek Bukhara Suzani in Very Good Condition

$12,000

Fully Embroidered Antique Suzani from Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Late 19th C

Located in Istanbul, TR

sky ‘. The main characteristic of these suzanis is that of their being fully embroidered in silk and

Category

Antique 19th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Fully Embroidered Antique Suzani from Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Late 19th C

$3,850

Fully Embroidered Antique Suzani from Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Late 19th C

Located in Istanbul, TR

’ , ‘star sky ‘. The main characteristic of these suzanis is that of their being fully embroidered in silk

Category

Antique 19th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Fully Embroidered Antique Suzani from Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Late 19th C

$3,200

Fully Embroidered Antique Suzani from Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Late 19th C.

Located in Istanbul, TR

sky ‘. The main characteristic of these suzanis is that of their being fully embroidered in silk and

Category

Antique 19th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Fully Embroidered Antique Suzani from Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Late 19th C.

$7,500

Old Suzani with Black Background from Uzbekistan, Central Asia, 1930s

Located in Istanbul, TR

A squarish Suzan with very fine stitches in silk.

Category

Early 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Old Suzani with Black Background from Uzbekistan, Central Asia, 1930s

$1,200

Fully Embroidered Antique Suzani from Pishkent, Uzbekistan, Late 19th C

Located in Istanbul, TR

sky ‘. The main characteristic of these suzanis is that of their being fully embroidered in silk and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Fully Embroidered Antique Suzani from Pishkent, Uzbekistan, Late 19th C

$2,850

Ivory Ground Suzani from Samarkand Uzbekistan, Early 20th Century

Located in Istanbul, TR

The only thing added to this unusual suzani is a fine cotton lining.

Category

Early 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Ivory Ground Suzani from Samarkand Uzbekistan, Early 20th Century

$1,750

Antique Suzani Pillow Fashioned from a 19th Century Uzbek Bukhara Suzani

Located in Istanbul, TR

The pillow case is made from an antique Uzbek Suzani from Bukhara. It is silk embroidery on a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Suzani Pillow Fashioned from a 19th Century Uzbek Bukhara Suzani

$475

Antique Suzani Pillow Fashioned from a 19th Century Uzbek Bukhara Suzani

Located in Istanbul, TR

The pillow case is made from an antique Uzbek Suzani from Bukhara. It is silk embroidery on a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Suzani Pillow Fashioned from a 19th Century Uzbek Bukhara Suzani

$475

Antique Pillow Made Out of a 19th Century Uzbek Ikat

Located in Istanbul, TR

The pillow is made out of late 19th century, Uzbek ikat. It does not come with an insert but it

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Uzbek Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Linen, Silk

Antique Pillow Made Out of a 19th Century Uzbek Ikat

$395

Antique Suzani Pillow Cases Made from a Suzani from Bukhara Uzbekistan

Located in Istanbul, TR

The pillow cases are made from an antique Uzbek Suzani from Bukhara. It is silk embroidery on a

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Suzani Pillow Cases Made from a Suzani from Bukhara Uzbekistan

$975 / set

Contemporary Suzani from Uzbekistan, Done in the Style of an Ottoman Embroidery

Located in Istanbul, TR

This is a brand new suzani from Uzbekistan done in the style of a Turkish ottoman embroidery. Silk

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Contemporary Suzani from Uzbekistan, Done in the Style of an Ottoman Embroidery

$2,200

Moon Sky ‘Ai Palak ‘ Suzani from Tashkent Uzbekistan, Early 20th C.

Located in Istanbul, TR

This suzani is an example to the group of suzanis done in Tashkent Uzbekistan, are called ‘moon sky

Category

Early 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Moon Sky ‘Ai Palak ‘ Suzani from Tashkent Uzbekistan, Early 20th C.

$1,750

Star Sky ‘Yildiz Palak ‘ Suzani from Tashkent Uzbekistan, Early 20th C.

Located in Istanbul, TR

This suzani is an example to the group of suzanis done in Tashkent Uzbekistan, are called ‘star sky

Category

Early 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Star Sky ‘Yildiz Palak ‘ Suzani from Tashkent Uzbekistan, Early 20th C.

$2,400

Moon Sky ‘Ai Palak ‘ Suzani from Tashkent Uzbekistan, Early 20th C

Located in Istanbul, TR

This suzani is an example to the group of suzanis done in Tashkent Uzbekistan, are called ‘moon sky

Category

Early 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Moon Sky ‘Ai Palak ‘ Suzani from Tashkent Uzbekistan, Early 20th C

$2,750 / set

Gianormus Floor Cushion made from a Vintage Uzbek Suzani, 1960s

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert materials. Linen in the back Zipper closure.

Category

Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Gianormus Floor Cushion made from a Vintage Uzbek Suzani, 1960s

$575

Lumbar Pillow Case Fashioned from an Uzbek Embroidered Mafrash Panel

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert materials, mid-20th century. Linen in the back. Zipper closure.

Category

Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Lumbar Pillow Case Fashioned from an Uzbek Embroidered Mafrash Panel

$325

Lumbar Pillow Case Fashioned from an Uzbek Embroidered Mafrash Panel

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert materials. Linen in the back. Zipper closure, mid-20th century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Lumbar Pillow Case Fashioned from an Uzbek Embroidered Mafrash Panel

$325

Suzani Lumbar Pillow Cases Fashioned from Uzbek Blue Velvet Suzani

Located in Istanbul, TR

They do not come with inserts but bags made to the size to accommodate insert materials. Linen in the back, mid-20th century. Zipper closure Dry cleaning is recommended Measures:...

Category

Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Suzani Lumbar Pillow Cases Fashioned from Uzbek Blue Velvet Suzani

$295

Lumbar Pillow Case Fashioned from an Uzbek Embroidered Mafrash Panel

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert materials, mid-20th century. Linen in the back. Zipper closure.

Category

Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Lumbar Pillow Case Fashioned from an Uzbek Embroidered Mafrash Panel

$325

Lumbar Pillow Case Fashioned from an Uzbek Embroidered Mafrash Panel

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert materials, mid-20th century. Linen in the back. Zipper closure.

Category

Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Lumbar Pillow Case Fashioned from an Uzbek Embroidered Mafrash Panel

$325

Antique Suzani Pillow Case Made from a Suzani from Bukhara Uzbekistan

Located in Istanbul, TR

The pillow case is made from an antique Uzbek Suzani from Bukhara. It is silk embroidery on a

Category

Antique 19th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Antique Suzani Pillow Case Made from a Suzani from Bukhara Uzbekistan

$575

Antique Suzani Pillow Case Made from a Suzani from Bukhara Uzbekistan

Located in Istanbul, TR

The pillow case is made from an antique Uzbek Suzani from Bukhara. It is silk embroidery on a

Category

Antique 19th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Antique Suzani Pillow Case Made from a Suzani from Bukhara Uzbekistan

$575

Antique Ikat Chapan from Uzbekistan, 1920s

Located in Istanbul, TR

This ikat displays a blast of color with a modern design and dates back to the early part of 20th century no lining.

Category

Early 20th Century Tajikistani Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Antique Ikat Chapan from Uzbekistan, 1920s

$2,200

Pillow Cases Fashioned from an Early 20th Century Uzbek Samarkand Suzani

Located in Istanbul, TR

The pillow cases were made out of an early 20th century, Uzbek Samarkand Suzani. They not come

Category

Early 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Pillow Cases Fashioned from an Early 20th Century Uzbek Samarkand Suzani

$225 / item

Pillow Cases Fashioned from an Early 20th Century Uzbek Samarkand Suzani

Located in Istanbul, TR

The pillow cases were made out of an early 20th century, Uzbek Samarkand Suzani. They not come with

Category

Early 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Pillow Cases Fashioned from an Early 20th Century Uzbek Samarkand Suzani

$225 / item

Red Background Suzani from Uzbekistan, Late 19th-Early 20th Century

Located in Istanbul, TR

It is an unusual example since it is embroidered on a red color Russian printed textile. The embroidery is at its best on this very piece. In rather good condition except some staini...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Red Background Suzani from Uzbekistan, Late 19th-Early 20th Century

$2,250

Antique Pillow Made Out of a Late19th Century, Uzbek Bukhara Suzani

Located in Istanbul, TR

The pillow is made out of a late 19th century, Uzbek Bukhara Suzani. It does not come with an

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Antique Pillow Made Out of a Late19th Century, Uzbek Bukhara Suzani

$375

Antique Ikat Pillow Case Fashioned from a 19th Century Uzbek Ikat

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert but comes with a bag made to the size and out of cotton to accommodate the filling for each. The backing is made of linen. Please note: filling is n...

Category

Antique 19th Century Uzbek Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Antique Ikat Pillow Case Fashioned from a 19th Century Uzbek Ikat

$375

Long Pillow Case Fashioned from a Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accomodate insert materials. Linen in the back. Dry Clean only.

Category

Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Long Pillow Case Fashioned from a Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani

$375

Suzani Floor Cushion Made from an Early 20th Century Uzbek Suzani

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert materials. Linen in the back Zipper closure.

Category

Early 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Suzani Floor Cushion Made from an Early 20th Century Uzbek Suzani

$375

Old Suzani Pillow Case Made from a Samarkand Suzani from Uzbekistan, 1930s

Located in Istanbul, TR

The pillow is made from an old Uzbek Samarkand Suzani. It does not come with an insert but comes

Category

Early 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Old Suzani Pillow Case Made from a Samarkand Suzani from Uzbekistan, 1930s

$225

Pillow Case Fashioned from a Mid-20th Century Suzani from Samarkand Uzbekistan

Located in Istanbul, TR

The pillow is made from a vintage Uzbek Samarkand Suzani. Cotton embroidery on a satin silk

Category

Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Pillow Case Fashioned from a Mid-20th Century Suzani from Samarkand Uzbekistan

$225

Late 19th Century, Suzani, from Bukhara Uzbekistan with Some Graphic Power

Located in Istanbul, TR

A small format, graphically very strong Suzani.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Late 19th Century, Suzani, from Bukhara Uzbekistan with Some Graphic Power

$3,750

Vintage Pillow Made Out of an Mid-20th Century Uzbek Samarkand Suzani

Located in Istanbul, TR

The pillow is made out of mid-20th century, Uzbek Samarkand Suzani. It does not come with an insert

Category

Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Vintage Pillow Made Out of an Mid-20th Century Uzbek Samarkand Suzani

$145

Vintage Pillow Made Out of an Mid-20th Century Uzbek Samarkand Suzani

Located in Istanbul, TR

The pillow is made out of mid-20th century, Uzbek Samarkand Suzani. It does not come with an insert

Category

Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Vintage Pillow Made Out of an Mid-20th Century Uzbek Samarkand Suzani

$145

Pillow Case Made Out of an Early-20th Century Uzbek Samarkand Suzani

Located in Istanbul, TR

The pillow case is made out of an Early-20th century, Uzbek Samarkand Suzani. It does not come with

Category

Early 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Linen, Silk

Pillow Case Made Out of an Early-20th Century Uzbek Samarkand Suzani

$245

Pillow Case Made Out of an Early-20th Century Uzbek Samarkand Suzani

Located in Istanbul, TR

The pillow case is made out of an Early-20th century, Uzbek Samarkand Suzani. It does not come with

Category

Early 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Linen, Silk

Pillow Case Made Out of an Early-20th Century Uzbek Samarkand Suzani

$245

Pillow Case Made Out of an Early 20th Century Uzbek Samarkand Suzani

Located in Istanbul, TR

The pillow case is made out of an Early-20th century, Uzbek Samarkand Suzani. It does not come with

Category

Early 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Linen, Silk

Pillow Case Made Out of an Early 20th Century Uzbek Samarkand Suzani

$245

Pillow Case Made Out of an Early 20th Century Uzbek Samarkand Suzani

Located in Istanbul, TR

The pillow cases are made out of an early 20th century, Uzbek Samarkand Suzani. It does not come

Category

Early 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Linen, Silk

Pillow Case Made Out of an Early 20th Century Uzbek Samarkand Suzani

$245

Pillow Case Made Out of an Early 20th Century Uzbek Samarkand Suzani

Located in Istanbul, TR

The pillow cases are made out of an early 20th century, Uzbek Samarkand Suzani. It does not come

Category

Early 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Linen, Silk

Pillow Case Made Out of an Early 20th Century Uzbek Samarkand Suzani

$245

Pillow Cases Made Out of an Early-20th Century Uzbek Samarkand Suzani

Located in Istanbul, TR

The pillow cases are made out of a mid-20th century, Uzbek Samarkand Suzani. They do not come with

Category

Early 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Linen, Silk

Pillow Cases Made Out of an Early-20th Century Uzbek Samarkand Suzani

$245

Antique Pillow Made Out of a Late 19th Century, Uzbek Bukhara Suzani

Located in Istanbul, TR

The pillow is made out of a late 19th century, Uzbek Bukhara Suzani. It does not come with an

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Antique Pillow Made Out of a Late 19th Century, Uzbek Bukhara Suzani

$375

Antique Pillow Made Out of a Late 19th Century, Uzbek Bukhara Suzani

Located in Istanbul, TR

The pillow is made out of a late 19th century, Uzbek Bukhara Suzani. It does not come with an

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Antique Pillow Made Out of a Late 19th Century, Uzbek Bukhara Suzani

$375

Antique Pillow Made Out of a Late 19th Century, Uzbek Bukhara Suzani

Located in Istanbul, TR

The pillow is made out of a late 19th century, Uzbek Bukhara Suzani. It does not come with an

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Antique Pillow Made Out of a Late 19th Century, Uzbek Bukhara Suzani

$375

Antique Pillow Made Out of a Late 19th Century, Uzbek Bukhara Suzani

Located in Istanbul, TR

The pillow is made out of a late 19th century, Uzbek Bukhara Suzani. It does not come with an

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Antique Pillow Made Out of a Late 19th Century, Uzbek Bukhara Suzani

$375

Antique Pillow Made Out of a Late 19th Century, Uzbek Bukhara Suzani

Located in Istanbul, TR

The pillow is made out of a late 19th century, Uzbek Bukhara Suzani. It does not come with an

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Antique Pillow Made Out of a Late 19th Century, Uzbek Bukhara Suzani

$375

Antique Pillow Made Out of a Mid-19th Century, Uzbek Bukhara Suzani

Located in Istanbul, TR

The pillow is made out of amid 19th century, Uzbek Bukhara Suzani. It does not come with an insert

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Antique Pillow Made Out of a Mid-19th Century, Uzbek Bukhara Suzani

$575

Old Suzani Pillow Cases Fashioned from an Early 20th Century Uzbek Suzani

Located in Istanbul, TR

They do not come with inserts. Linen in the back. Zipper closure Dry cleaning is recommended.

Category

Early 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Old Suzani Pillow Cases Fashioned from an Early 20th Century Uzbek Suzani

$200 / item

Antique Ikat Pillow Cases Fashioned from an Early 20th Century Uzbek Ikat

Located in Istanbul, TR

They do not come with inserts but they come with bags made to the size, out of cotton to accommodate the filling material. The backing is made of linen. Please note filling is n...

Category

Early 20th Century Uzbek Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Ikat Pillow Cases Fashioned from an Early 20th Century Uzbek Ikat

$225 / item

Antique Ikat Pillow Case Made from a Late 19th Century Uzbek Ikat

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert but comes with a bag made to the size and out of cotton to accommodate the filling for each. The backing is made of linen. Please note: filling is ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Uzbek Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Ikat Pillow Case Made from a Late 19th Century Uzbek Ikat

$375

Antique Ikat Pillow Case Fashioned from an Early 20th Century Uzbek Ikat

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert but comes with a bag made to the size and out of cotton to accommodate the filling for each. The backing is made of linen. Please note: filling is ...

Category

Early 20th Century Uzbek Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Ikat Pillow Case Fashioned from an Early 20th Century Uzbek Ikat

$225

Suzani Lumbar Pillow Case Made from a Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert materials. Linen in the back zipper closure dry cleaning is recommended.

Category

Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Suzani Lumbar Pillow Case Made from a Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani

$325

Old Suzani Pillow Cases Fashioned from an Early 20th Century Uzbek Suzani

Located in Istanbul, TR

They do not come with inserts. Linen in the back. Zipper closure Dry cleaning is recommended.

Category

Early 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Old Suzani Pillow Cases Fashioned from an Early 20th Century Uzbek Suzani

$200 / item

Old Suzani Pillow Cases Fashioned from an Early 20th Century Uzbek Suzani

Located in Istanbul, TR

They do not come with inserts. Linen in the back. Zipper closure Dry cleaning is recommended.

Category

Early 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Old Suzani Pillow Cases Fashioned from an Early 20th Century Uzbek Suzani

$200 / item

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Silk Uzbek Carpet For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the silk Uzbek carpet you’re looking for. A silk Uzbek carpet — often made from fabric, silk and cotton — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a silk Uzbek carpet, we have 461 options in-stock, while there are 28 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect silk Uzbek carpet — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right silk Uzbek carpet, those designed in Modern styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Silk Uzbek Carpet?

Prices for a silk Uzbek carpet can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $115 and can go as high as $80,000, while the average can fetch as much as $575.

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.