Silk Uzbek Carpet

Pink Suzani

Antique Ikat

Uzbek Ikat

Uzbek Chapan

Embroidery Rugs

19th Century Suzani Uzbekistan

Antique Hand Stitched Wall Hanging

Moon Rug

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Antique Late 19th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Silk

19th Century Suzani Pillow Fashioned from an Antique Uzbek Suzani Fragment

$575

Antique Suzani Pillow Case made from a Suzani from Bukhra, Uzbekistan

Located in Istanbul, TR

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Antique Suzani Pillow Case made from a Suzani from Bukhra, Uzbekistan

$575

Contemporary Large Suzani Done in the Style of Ottoman Embroidery, Uzbekistan

Located in Istanbul, TR

A new, contemporary Suzani done with an early ottoman embroidery design.

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21st Century and Contemporary Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Contemporary Large Suzani Done in the Style of Ottoman Embroidery, Uzbekistan

$3,350

Unusual Suzani Done on a Printed Cotton, Uzbekistan, Early 20th Century

Located in Istanbul, TR

A rare Suzani done on a printed cotton foundation. Embroidery is in silk.

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Early 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Unusual Suzani Done on a Printed Cotton, Uzbekistan, Early 20th Century

$1,750

Antique Suzani Pillow Case Made from a 19th Century Suzani, Uzbekistan

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

Antique 19th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Suzani Pillow Case Made from a 19th Century Suzani, Uzbekistan

$675

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

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

Located in Istanbul, TR

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

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

$375

Antique Suzani Pillow Case Made from a 19th Century Suzani, Uzbekistan

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 recomnended.

Category

Antique 19th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Suzani Pillow Case Made from a 19th Century Suzani, Uzbekistan

$575

Antique Suzani Pillow Case Made from a 19th Century Suzani, Uzbekistan

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

Antique 19th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Suzani Pillow Case Made from a 19th Century Suzani, Uzbekistan

$525

Antique Suzani Pillow Case Made from a 19th 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. Dry cleaning is recommended.

Category

Antique 19th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Suzani Pillow Case Made from a 19th Century Uzbek Suzani

$675

Antique Suzani Pillow Case Made from a 19th Century Suzani, Uzbekistan

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

Antique 19th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Suzani Pillow Case Made from a 19th Century Suzani, Uzbekistan

$675

Antique Lumbar Pillow Case Fashioned from a 19th 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

Antique 19th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Lumbar Pillow Case Fashioned from a 19th 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

$275

Pillow Case Made from an Early 20th Century Suzani from Samarkand Uzbekistan

Located in Istanbul, TR

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

Category

Early 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Pillow Case Made from an Early 20th Century Suzani from Samarkand Uzbekistan

$275

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

Located in Istanbul, TR

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Silk

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

$650

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

Located in Istanbul, TR

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Silk

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

$650

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

Located in Istanbul, TR

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Silk

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

$650

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

Located in Istanbul, TR

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Silk

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

$650

Large Densly Embroiderd Old Suzani from Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Early 20th Century

Located in Istanbul, TR

A large suzani with soft color tones in good condition.

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Early 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Large Densly Embroiderd Old Suzani from Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Early 20th Century

$1,950

Suzani Body Pillow Fashioned from a Tashkent Suzani, Uzbekistan, 20th Century

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, early 20th century. Zipper closure, Dry cleaning is recommended.

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Early 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Suzani Body Pillow Fashioned from a Tashkent Suzani, Uzbekistan, 20th Century

$575

Antique Large Suzani Pillow Made from a 19th Century Uzbek Suzani

Located in Istanbul, TR

An exceptional Suzani pillow. 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 recomm...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Large Suzani Pillow Made from a 19th Century Uzbek Suzani

$1,250

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

Antique Pillow Case Made Out of a 19th Century Uzbek Shehrisabz Embroidery

Located in Istanbul, TR

The pillow is made out of late 19th century Uzbek cross stitched embroidery . It does not come with

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Antique Late 19th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Linen, Silk

Antique Pillow Case Made Out of a 19th Century Uzbek Shehrisabz Embroidery

$475

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk, Cotton

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

$375

Antique Suzani Pillow Case Fashioned from a 19th Century Suzani from Uzbekistan

Located in Istanbul, TR

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Suzani Pillow Case Fashioned from a 19th Century Suzani from Uzbekistan

$525

Antique Suzani Pillow Case Fashioned from a 19th Century Suzani from Uzbekistan

Located in Istanbul, TR

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

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Antique 19th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Suzani Pillow Case Fashioned from a 19th Century Suzani from Uzbekistan

$525

Pillow Casefashioned from a Lakai Uzbek Mirror Bag , Late 19th Century

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert. Linen in the back. Dry Cleaning is recomended.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Pillow Casefashioned from a Lakai Uzbek Mirror Bag , Late 19th Century

$495

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 Case Made from a 19th Century Bukhara Suzani from Uzbekistan

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry cleaning is recommended.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Pillow Case Made from a 19th Century Bukhara Suzani from Uzbekistan

$275

Velvet Suzani Pillow Case fashioned from an Early 20th Century Uzbek Suzani

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry Cleaning is recommended.

Category

Early 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Velvet Suzani Pillow Case fashioned from an Early 20th Century Uzbek Suzani

$225

Suzan Lumbar 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 accommodate insert materials. Linen in the back zipper closure dry cleaning is recommended.

Category

Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

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

$425

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

Cotton, Silk

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

$175

Antique Suzani Pillow Case Fashioned from a 19th Century Suzani from Uzbekistan

Located in Istanbul, TR

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Antique Suzani Pillow Case Fashioned from a 19th Century Suzani from Uzbekistan

$525

Antique Suzani Pillow Case Made from a Late 19th C. Bukhara Suzani, Uzbekistan

Located in Istanbul, TR

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Suzani Pillow Case Made from a Late 19th C. Bukhara Suzani, Uzbekistan

$775

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

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

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

$375

Antique Suzani Pillow Case Made from a Late 19th C. Bukhara Suzani, Uzbekistan

Located in Istanbul, TR

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Suzani Pillow Case Made from a Late 19th C. Bukhara Suzani, Uzbekistan

$775

19th Century Ferghana Valley Silk Suzani, Silk Embroidery on Silk Background

Located in Istanbul, TR

A rare Suzani on a purple silk background in rather good condition. The item above is an antique

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Antique 19th Century Uzbek Islamic Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

19th Century Ferghana Valley Silk Suzani, Silk Embroidery on Silk Background

$3,750

Antique Ikat Pillowcase /Cushion Cover from Uzbekistan, 1910s

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert. Cotton in the back. Zipper closure. Dry clean is recommended.

Category

Early 20th Century Asian Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Antique Ikat Pillowcase /Cushion Cover from Uzbekistan, 1910s

$200

Suzani Lumbar Pillow Case Made from a Vintage Uzbek Suzani, Early 20th Century

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

Early 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Suzani Lumbar Pillow Case Made from a Vintage Uzbek Suzani, Early 20th Century

$475

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

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Antique 19th Century Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

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

$3,200

Vintage Central Asian Pastel Silk Suzani Embroidery

Located in Milan, IT

The Suzani textiles from Uzbekistan represent the most refined and elegant manifestation of Central

Category

Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Vintage Central Asian Pastel Silk Suzani Embroidery

$1,438

Mid-20th Century Samarkand Silk Suzani

Located in Istanbul, TR

An unusual pattern for a Samarkand Suzani.

Category

Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Mid-20th Century Samarkand Silk Suzani

$750

Contemporary Silk Suzani Inspired by Ikat Design, 21st Century

Located in Istanbul, TR

A new suzani from Uzbekistan displaying an ikat like design.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Contemporary Silk Suzani Inspired by Ikat Design, 21st Century

$1,200

Contemporary Design, Turkmen Arabachi Coat, Suzani Textile Handmade Silk Flowers

Located in Port Washington, NY

Finely woven silk-on-silk-ground contemporary design, Turkmen Arabachi coat Suzani with hand

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Contemporary Design, Turkmen Arabachi Coat, Suzani Textile Handmade Silk Flowers

$1,999

Early 20th Century Samarkand Silk Suzani

Located in Istanbul, TR

Silk embroidery on a silk foundation and lined with Russian cotton trade cloth.

Category

Early 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Early 20th Century Samarkand Silk Suzani

$950

Silk Suzani Pillow Case Fashioned from an Early 20th Century 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

Early 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Silk Suzani Pillow Case Fashioned from an Early 20th Century Suzani

$220

Kidney Pillows Fashioned from an Early 20th Century Silk Samarkand Suzani

Located in Istanbul, TR

Please note, 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

Kidney Pillows Fashioned from an Early 20th Century Silk Samarkand Suzani

$115

Late 19th Century Silk Warp Cotton Weft Ikat Hanging

Located in Istanbul, TR

A small hanging with a very bold design.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Uzbek Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Late 19th Century Silk Warp Cotton Weft Ikat Hanging

$1,250

Antique Suzani Pillow or Cushion Cover Fashioned from a 19th Century Suzani

Located in Istanbul, TR

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Suzani Pillow or Cushion Cover Fashioned from a 19th Century Suzani

$485

Antique Suzani Pillow/Cushion Cover Fashioned from 19th Century Suzani

Located in Istanbul, TR

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Suzani Pillow/Cushion Cover Fashioned from 19th Century Suzani

$485

Colorful Vintage Samarkand Suzani Mid-20th Century

Located in Istanbul, TR

This is a cotton and silk embroidered colorful example from Saamarkand suzanis, Uzbekistan.

Category

Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Colorful Vintage Samarkand Suzani Mid-20th Century

$1,950

Early 20th Century Ikat Pillow

Located in Istanbul, TR

The pillow is made out of an early 20th century. Uzbek silk Ikat fragment. It does not come with

Category

Early 20th Century Uzbek Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Early 20th Century Ikat Pillow

$425

Early 20th Century Pillow Made Out of an Antique Suzani

Located in Istanbul, TR

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

Category

Early 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Early 20th Century Pillow Made Out of an Antique Suzani

$400

Vintage Pastel Coloured Central Asian Suzani Embroidery Room Sized Rug

Located in Milan, IT

The Suzani textiles from Uzbekistan represent the most refined and elegant manifestation of the

Category

Vintage 1960s Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Vintage Pastel Coloured Central Asian Suzani Embroidery Room Sized Rug

$1,438

Antique Suzani Pillow Cases, Late 19th Century

Located in Istanbul, TR

Pillows are fashioned from an 1880s Shakrisabz Uzbek Suzani. They do not come with inserts but come

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Suzani Pillow Cases, Late 19th Century

$225

Old Suzani Pillow Case, Early 20th Century

Located in Istanbul, TR

Pillow cases are made from a early 20th century Uzbek suzani. They do not come with inserts but

Category

Early 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Old Suzani Pillow Case, Early 20th Century

$350

Early 20th Century Jizzak Suzani, Wall Hanging

Located in Istanbul, TR

A nice example to the suzanies coming from Jizzak district of Uzbekistan.

Category

Early 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Early 20th Century Jizzak Suzani, Wall Hanging

$1,150

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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.