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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Item type: New and Made To Order
2 x3 Almond Brown, Hand Knotted Cypress Tree Design, Silk/Wool Mat Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Almond Brown, Hand Knotted Cypress Tree Design, Silk With Textured Wool, Mat Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the cent...
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2010s Indian Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 3580
Located in Tokyo, JP
This beautifully handcrafted cushion cover is made from a vintage Anatolian kilim—once part of a traditional yastik, or small decorative rug used in Turkish homes. Woven in the mid-2...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Vintage Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4354
Located in Tokyo, JP
This beautifully handcrafted cushion cover is made from a vintage Anatolian kilim—once part of a traditional yastik, or small decorative rug used in Turkish homes. Woven in the mid-2...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

7 10"x9 6" Gray Hand Knotted Wool Anatolian Village Inspired Subtle Design Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Dim Gray, Hand Knotted, Organic Wool, Anatolian Village Inspired Subtle Design, Vegetable Dyes, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Tradit...
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2010s Afghan Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4447
Located in Tokyo, JP
This beautifully handcrafted cushion cover is made from a vintage Anatolian kilim—once part of a traditional yastik, or small decorative rug used in Turkish homes. Woven in the mid-2...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

The Aegean Reverie: Modern Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Quiet Timeless Grandeur
Located in Dallas, TX
54047 Light Blue New Modern Turkish Oushak Rug, 09'10 x 13'05. This hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug is a contemporary homage to one of Anatolia’s most revered weaving traditions—rein...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Modern Geometric Hand-Knotted Tibetan Wool Silk Rug in Ruby Red and Burgundy
Located in Norwalk, CT
This exquisite, contemporary rug is a testament to luxurious craftsmanship and modern design. Hand-knotted with a masterful blend of premium Tibetan wool and silk, it offers both an ...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Silk

Burgundy Red Fur Blanket throw - Rex Rabbit Fur Customize to any size
Located in Dural, AU
Emily Barbara Fur Couture — Rex Rabbit Fur Blanket Throw Elevate your interior with the unmistakable luxury of the Emily Barbara Fur Couture Rex Fur Blanket Throw, an exceptional s...
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2010s Chinese Aesthetic Movement Rugs and Carpets

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Fur

Playful Multicolor Heart Pattern Reproduction American Hooked Rug 9 x12 Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American Hooked Rug (9' x 12' - 247 x 365 ) Design #1084 Contemporary American Hooked carpet utilizing strips of fabric to compose a playful design that is a direct rep...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

Vintage Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4243
Located in Tokyo, JP
This beautifully handcrafted cushion cover is made from a vintage Anatolian kilim—once part of a traditional yastik, or small decorative rug used in Turkish homes. Woven in the mid-2...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Natural Fiber, Organic Material, Wool, Cotton

Oversized 12x25 Modern Turkish Oushak Rug in Red Hand-Knotted Wool
Located in Norwalk, CT
Strikingly oversized 12x25 modern Turkish Oushak rug, hand-knotted in lustrous wool with a vivid red field and intricate geometric-floral motifs. Featuring a soft abrash and a light ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Ararat Rugs Mamluk Rug with Cusped Medallion Antique Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
Located in Tokyo, JP
This Mamluk Rug with Cusped Medallion embodies a contemporary revival of a classic design, meticulously handwoven in Eastern Turkey by skilled artisans of Ararat Rugs. The design fea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Runner, 2.5x8 Blue Shooting Star Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed, Indigo Blue And White Shooting Star Indian Dhurrie Runner-2.5'x8' (75cm Wide x240cm Long) These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Cotton

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 4x6 Mustard, Beige Geometric Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed, Mustard, Cream And Beige Geometric Marianne Striped Indian Dhurrie - 4'x6' (120x180cm) These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 10...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

Modern Bidjar-Style Wool Rug Hand-Knotted In Blue with Persian-Inspired Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This contemporary Bidjar-style rug features a dense wool weave and striking central medallion with mirrored floral motifs in rich tones of teal, gold, red, and indigo. A bold reinter...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Islamic Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Modern Tibetan Hand-Knotted Wool and Silk Rug with Botanical and Geometric Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
This exquisite hand-knotted Tibetan rug is a masterful blend of traditional Himalayan craftsmanship and contemporary artistic expression. The design showcases stylized autumnal leave...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Silk

Vintage New Sarkoy Kilim Western Anatolian Rug, Sharkoy Turkish Runner Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a long and thin runner-size, newly woven Sarkoy Kilim from Western Turkey with a rare and beautiful color composition. We have been dealing with kilims in Turkey for many ye...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

Ararat Rugs Mamluk Rug with Cusped Medallion Antique Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
Located in Tokyo, JP
Introducing the Mamluk Rug with Cusped Medallion, an outstanding example of contemporary craftsmanship influenced by centuries of tradition. This exquisite piece is handwoven in East...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

12 x15 9" Coral Color Peshawar Heriz All Over Design Hand Knotted Wool XL Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Coral Color, Afghan Peshawar with Heriz All Over Design, Hand Knotted, Soft Wool, Densely Woven, XL, Oversized, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inch...
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2010s Afghan Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

6 3"x12 8" Beige Antique Khotan Pure Wool Hand Knotted Long and Narrow Clean Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Beige, Antique Khotan, Pure Wool, Hand Knotted, Long and Narrow, Good Condition, Clean, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Traditional Pr...
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2010s Turkmen Khotan Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Ararat Rugs Safavid Kirman Vase Technique Carpet Kerman Revival Rug Natural Dyed
Located in Tokyo, JP
Discover an exquisite, rare Safavid Kirman 'Vase-Technique' Carpet, handwoven in Eastern Turkiye. This splendid carpet is laid out with a floral design of surprising complexity, agai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber

Modern Art Deco Style Handmade Wool Rug In Pink With Floral Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This beautiful hand-knotted wool rug features a stunning pink color palette, complemented by delicate brown and multicolored details that enhance its sophisticated all-over Art Deco ...
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2010s Nepalese Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

10 1"x14 Rose Pink Modern Plain Decor Box Design Loomed Knotted Soft Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Rose Pink, Modern Plain Decor Box Design, Soft to Touch, Loomed Knotted, Luxurious Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Contemporary ...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

3 5"x4 5" Brown Tribal Design Colorful Afghan Baluch Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Brown Tribal Design Colorful Afghan Baluch Hand Knotted Pure Wool Oriental Rug. It has been woven for months and months in the centuries-old Per...
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2010s Tribal Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Red Over Black III Abstract Hand-Knotted Himalayan Wool Rug by David Johnson
By David Stephen Johnson
Located in New York, NY
The first in a debut collection by the abstract expressionist David Stephen Johnson. From his heralded piece Red Over Black III. Hand-knotted from the most luxurious Himalayan wool, ...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 8x10 Green And Blue Tile Indian Dhurrie Rug
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed Forest Green, Sky Blue And Cream Tile Patterned Swedish Rug-8'x10' (240x300cm). These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotto...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

9 5"x12 6" Colorful Afghan Kilim Geometric Design Hand Woven Flat Weave Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Colorful Afghan Kilim with Geometric Pattern, Vegetable Dyes, Flat Weave, Pure Wool, Hand Woven, Reversible, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches ...
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2010s Afghan Medieval Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Minimalist Hand-knotted Tulu Rug. 100% Natural Wool. Moroccan Berber Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Transform your space with the understated luxury of our Moroccan-style hand-knotted Tulu rug, inspired by the heritage-rich designs of the Beni Ourain tribes. This rug is a celebrati...
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2010s Turkish Tulu Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Artisan Hand-Knotted Tibetan Wool and Silk Rug In Terracotta Abstract Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
This stunning Modern Tibetan wool and silk rug is a masterpiece of contemporary textile art, hand-knotted with meticulous craftsmanship. The rug’s palette is a luxurious blend of dee...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Silk

Tibetan Hand-Knotted Wool Silk Rug Abstract Modern Geometric in Gray and Brown
Located in Norwalk, CT
This striking contemporary rug was hand-knotted in Nepal using the high-quality Tibetan weaving technique. It features a bold abstract geometric design rendered in a sophisticated pa...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Silk

Vintage Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4425
Located in Tokyo, JP
This beautifully handcrafted cushion cover is made from a vintage Anatolian kilim—once part of a traditional yastik, or small decorative rug used in Turkish homes. Woven in the mid-2...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

9 x 12 Contemporary Designed Khotan Style Wool Rug Handmade In Light Mist Gray
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Khotan-style hand-knotted wool rug features a soft Mist Gray background, beautifully accented by delicate touches of gold, pink, beige, and blue. Its intricate all-over interloc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Khotan Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Handmade Woolen Area Flat Weave Rug, 8x10 Sky, Denim Blue Tile Swedish Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Handmade New Zealand Wool Natural Vegetable Dyed Rug, Sky Blue And Denim Blue Tile Patterned Swedish Indian Area Dhurrie - 8'x10' (240x300cm) Material : 70% Wool / 30% Cotton. These...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

The Anatolian Axis: A Modern Turkish Kars Masterpiece of Sacred Symbolism
Located in Dallas, TX
54038 New Modern Turkish Kars Rug, 09'07 x 10'10. This hand knotted modern Turkish Kars rug draws from the deeply symbolic weaving traditions of northeastern Anatolia, where carpets ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Ararat Rugs Oversized Mamlouk Rug A Majestic Revival of Islamic Artistry Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
Origin and Inspiration: The Mamlouk Rug is a contemporary masterpiece that draws its inspiration from the rich textile traditions of the Mamlouk Sultanate, which reigned over Egypt a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Oversized Modern Handmade Wool Rug Khotan Style In Blue
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Khotan-style hand-knotted wool rug exhibits a warm blue field that is elegantly complemented by accents of goldenrod, gray, and beige. The design features an intricate all-over ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Khotan Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Moroccan Design Rug. All Natural Wool. Beni Ourain Tulu Carpet with Atlas Design
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Bring warmth, texture, and handmade charm into your home with this Moroccan-style Tulu rug, a contemporary interpretation of the iconic Beni Ourain tradition. Entirely hand-knotted u...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Persian Hand-Knotted Serapi Rug in Soft Pink and Indigo Wool, 3 x 5
Located in New York, NY
This hand-knotted Serapi rug, measuring 3' x 5', was woven in 2005 using traditional Persian techniques and high-quality organic wool. While the photographs read more rust-toned, the...
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Early 2000s Persian Serapi Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

2 x3 Gray Wool And Silk Broken Zoroastrian Hand Knotted Design Mat Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Wool and Silk, Hand Knotted, Broken Persian Design, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craftsm...
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2010s Indian Medieval Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Silk

Sasha Bikoff X Art Hide Customizable Cowhide Olive Pastiche Round Rug Small
Located in Charlotte, NC
90s fashion meets 70s spirit in lush olive sophistication. Sasha Bikoff's Pastiche Rug channels Dolce & Gabbana's bold 90s aesthetic and free-spirited 70s vibes into contemporary flo...
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2010s Pakistani Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Cowhide

Black and Cream Postmodern Round Customizable Rug Medium
Located in Charlotte, NC
Tuxedo’s black-and-cream pairing is inspired by Carine Roitfeld's Paris apartment. A softer, stylish take on classic black-and-white, the Tuxedo rug balances jet Black with natural C...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Cowhide

8x10 ft Hand-knotted Moroccan style Rug Made of Un-Dyed Beige and Black Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan berber beni ourain rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining the allu...
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2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

12 x 20 Brown Contemporary Khotan Style Wool Rug with Allover Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Khotan-style hand-knotted wool rug features a warm brown field that is elegantly complemented by subtle accents of gold, pink, beige, and blue. Its design showcases a complex al...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Khotan Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

2 10"x4 10" Taupe Gray Hand Knotted Afghan Peshawar Soft Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries...
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2010s Afghan Oushak Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

2 7"x9 8" Super Kazak Light Brown Pure Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Super Kazak with Tribal Medallions Design Light Brown Pure Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Runner Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in t...
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2010s Afghan Kazak Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

10x14 Ft Handmade Moroccan style Rug. All Natural Wool. Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan berber beni ourain rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining the allu...
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2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

8x10 ft Moroccan Design Berber Rug. 100% Wool. Handmade Beni Ourain Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan berber beni ourain rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining the allu...
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2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Marilyn Limited Edition Rug Design by Studio Amebe
Located in Milan, IT
A captivating tribute to Marilyn Monroe's famous scene from The Seven Year Itch where her dress rises up with the wind from the subway grate below, this stunning limited edition rug ...
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2010s Italian Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Textile

Ararat Rugs Mamluk Wagireh Rug with Jerrehian Border Design Egypt Revival Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
The design source of the rug comes from the possession of Endre Unger, which was sold at Sotheby’s in 1992. That rug with the central star was designed in the early 16th-century rug ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

New Konya Fine Modern Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Central Anatolian Modern 'New' Fine Kilim from the Konya region with a rare and beautiful color composition. As early as the 13th century Marco Polo noted, in his account...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Natural Fiber

Rug Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Inspired Square Rug, Brown with Greek Key Border
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in high-quality wool, this 4x4 Modern Classics rug by Rug Kilim is directly inspired by the rich history of antique Chinese Art Deco rugs and similar Chinoiserie d...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

7x10 ft Contemporary Hand-knotted Tulu Rug. 100% Wool. Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan berber beni ourain rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining the allu...
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2010s Turkish Tulu Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

3 x5 Gray Birds Paradise Hand Knotted Peshawar Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries...
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2010s Afghan Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

11 8"x14 9" Dutch White Turkish Knot Design 100% Wool Hand Knotted Oversized Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Dutch White, Turkish Knot Paisley Design, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Oversized, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transitional Primary colo...
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2010s Indian Medieval Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

9 9"x13 Colorful Veggie Dyes Organic Wool Hand Woven Afghan Kilim Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Colorful, Veggie Dyes Organic Wool Hand Woven, Afghan Kilim with Geometric Design Flat Weave, Reversible Oriental Rug. It has been Woven for mon...
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2010s Afghan Medieval Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

4 2"x9 5" Blue Afghan Angora Oushak with Leaf Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Blue Afghan Angora Oushak with All Over Leaf Design, Vegetable Dyes, Organic Wool, Hand Knotted, Wide Runner Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches ...
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2010s Afghan Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4353
Located in Tokyo, JP
We made a cushion cover using the undamaged parts of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is cut out fro...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Safavid Kirman Vase Technique Carpet Kerman Revival Rug Natural Dyed
Located in Tokyo, JP
Experience the luxurious beauty of this handwoven oriental rug featuring a stunning historical vase-technique design. The unique 'Vase'-technique group showcases intricate weaving wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber

New Manisa Fine Handwoven Modern Kilim West Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Western Anatolian Modern 'New' Fine Kilim from the Manisa region with a rare and beautiful color composition. This kilim is woven according to traditional kilim technique...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

28x49 in Yellow Color Turkish Patchwork Rug. Handmade Colorful Circle Door Mat
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This listing is for a one of a kind Patchwork rug in your choice of design and color combination, handmade in our atelier located in an ancient rug making village of Central Anatolia...
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2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique and Vintage Rugs for Sale: Shop Turkish Rugs, Moroccan Rugs, Indian Rugs and Other Rugs on 1stDibs

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.