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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
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Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug
Size: 8'5" × 10'0" (256 × 304 cm)
This striking vintage Indian Dhurrie rug presents a bold yet refined aesthetic through its rhythmic patterning and soft, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 6'5" × 7'9" (195 × 236 cm)
This vintage Indian Dhurrie rug is a testament to the elegance of simplicity, with its serene palette an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Midcentury Moroccan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Moroccan Rug
Size: 5'2" × 10'6" (157 × 320 cm)
This striking vintage Moroccan rug is a masterclass in bold, expressive design. Handwoven in the mid-20th century by Berber ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Indian Dhurrie Striped Blue Beige Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie striped blue beige rug.
Size: 14'5" × 14'4" (439 × 436 cm)
A breezy celebration of color, pattern, and heritage, this vintage Indian Dhurrie rug presents a ref...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Indian Dhurrie Striped Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie striped rug
Size: 13'5" × 15'1" (408 × 459 cm)
This vintage Indian Dhurrie rug is a sophisticated example of flat-woven artistry, embodying the elegance of sim...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Indian Blue Dhurrie Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 4'8" × 7'6" (142 × 228 cm)
This striking vintage Indian Dhurrie rug from the 1955 is a vivid example of traditional flatweave craft...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Large Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug
Located in New York, NY
Large Vintage Indian Dhurrie rug
Size: 19'5" × 20'2" (591 × 614 cm)
A celebration of symmetry and color harmony, this vintage Indian Dhurrie rug features a bold and distinctive geome...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Oversized Modern Kasuri-Inspired Angora Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Oversized Modern Kasuri-Inspired Angora Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 18'6" × 24'9" (563 × 754 cm).
This radiant oversized rug reinterprets the traditional Kasuri textile tech...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Mohair
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Indian Dhurrie Runner
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Runner in Brick, Charcoal, and Cream, circa Mid-20th Century
Size: 4'3" × 31'9" (129 × 967 cm)
This vintage Indian Dhurrie runner from the mid-20th century is ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Modern Blue and Grey Striped Diamond Designed Rug 8
x10
3
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This refined hand-knotted wool rug is a contemporary interpretation of the Ikat motif rug, showcasing the beauty of rhythmic repetition and tonal movement. Handcrafted by skilled art...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug
Kilim’s Contemporary Dhurrie Rug in Blue and Off-White Stripes
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 7x10 Dhurrie flat weave is an exciting new entry in Rug
Kilim’s esteemed custom-capable collection. Handwoven in cotton, it’s a modern take on antique and vin...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Rug
Kilim’s Contemporary Dhurrie Rug in Beige and White Stripes
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 6x9 Dhurrie flat weave is an exciting new entry in Rug & Kilim’s esteemed custom-capable collection. Handwoven in cotton, it’s a modern take on antique and vintage ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Modern Hand-Knotted Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Hand-Knotted Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 9'0" × 12'1" (274 × 368 cm)
A striking interpretation of traditional textile patterns, this modern hand-knotted silk rug (N128...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tibetan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Rug
Kilim’s Contemporary Dhurrie Rug in Red and White Stripes
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 7x10 Dhurrie flat weave is an exciting new entry in Rug & Kilim’s esteemed custom-capable collection. Handwoven in cotton, it’s a modern take on antique and vintage...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Rug
Kilim’s Contemporary Dhurrie Rug in Green and Off-White Stripes
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 5×9 Dhurrie flat weave is an exciting new entry in Rug & Kilim’s esteemed custom-capable collection. Handwoven in cotton, it’s a modern take on antique and vintage ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Rug
Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim with White Black and Textural Stripes
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted silk, this 9x12 rug is inspired from traditional Ikats rug and textile weaving traditions, and is the newest unveiling from Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Colle...
Category
2010s Afghan Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Contemporary Tribal Motif Wool Rug in Navy and Grey – 9′ × 12′
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This hand-knotted wool rug from Pakistan brings a refined sense of movement and contrast with its bold, geometric pattern rendered in deep navy over a cool grey ground. The motif—rem...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Flower Pattern Hand-Tufted Wool Rug - Red/Black
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
The Flower Rug offers a modern reinterpretation of an Ikat design, bringing charm and elegance to your space. Handmade and hand-tufted from premium wool, this rug is a sophisticated ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Other Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$2,513 / item
Bashir Chuval Rug, Late 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Bashir Chuval Rug, Late 19th Century
This extra large Bashir Turkmen tent bag draws a field derived from Central Asian ikat textile design. The particular ikat pattern seen here wit...
Category
Late 19th Century Central Asian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Chevron Hand-Tufted Wool Rug - Multicolored
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
The Chevron Rug reimagines a classic Ikat design deeply rooted in Ottoman culture. Vibrant and full of joy, this rug adds a distinctive touch to any room, bringing warmth and charact...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Other Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$2,010 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Contemporary Silk Runner by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Silk Runner by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 4'0" × 12'1" (121 × 368 cm)
Age: New
Color: Beige, Green, Taupe
Construction: Knotted
Material: Silk
Style: Contemporary
Infused w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Modern Chevron Design Hand-Knotted Silk Runner by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Chevron Design Hand-Knotted Silk Runner by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 4'1" × 12'0" (124 × 365 cm)
This Modern Chevron Design Hand-Knotted Silk Runner by Doris Leslie Blau is a st...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Floral Deco Blue Green Gold Wool Rug 10
x11
6
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This stunning hand-knotted wool rug showcases a vibrant and contemporary take on traditional textile motifs, with an allover ikat-inspired design rendered in an earthy palette of yel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Oversized Bold Kasuri Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Oversized Bold Kasuri Wool Rug – Handwoven Indian Masterpiece by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 14'2" × 20'10" (431 × 635 cm)
A radiant reinterpretation of ancient weaving traditions, this...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Mohair
Modern Hand-Knotted Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Hand-Knotted Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 9'0" × 12'1" (274 × 368 cm)
A striking interpretation of traditional textile patterns, this modern hand-knotted silk rug (N128...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tibetan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Modernist Pink Burgundy Red Blue Natural Silk Eco-Friendly Hand-Knotted Rug
Located in New York, NY
The Rumi collection master weavers artfully re-spin and hand knot the finest remnants of sustainable sari-silk to create the breakthrough Rumi Silk collection. These remarkable patte...
Category
2010s Indian Organic Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Rug
Kilim’s Contemporary Rug in Beige and Cream with Geometric Patterns
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted cotton, this 9x12 contemporary rug features a simple repeat of geometric patterns in rows almost like Ikats—a fabulous new addition to the Rug & Kilim’s Modern...
Category
2010s Indian Oushak Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Contemporary Honaz Turkish Modernist Kilim Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Honaz Turkish Modernist Kilim Rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 10'2" × 13'0" (309 × 396 cm).
This striking flatweave kilim from India pays homage to Turkish modernist des...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Extra-Large Modern Tibetan Rug in Silk and Wool by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Extra-Large Modern Tibetan Rug in Silk and Wool – A Textural Statement in Green and Beige by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 15'0" × 26'0" (457 × 792 cm).
Bring understated luxury and visua...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tibetan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Beige Purple Magenta Green Transitional Natural Silk Hand-Knotted Rug in Stock
Located in New York, NY
The Rumi collection master weavers artfully re-spin and hand-knot the finest remnants of sustainable sari-silk to create the breakthrough Rumi Silk collection. These remarkable patte...
Category
2010s Indian Organic Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
cc-tapis New Japan Standard Rug by Chiara Andreatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave and a Himalayan wool pile, coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. Created with a special technique used exclusively by cc-tapis. The sale of every rug supports cc-foreducation. Size: 7.5' x 9.8' ft. Oldie.
Chiara Andreatti draws her inspiration from Japanese Ikat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
$6,630 / item
Antique Ersari Beshir Turkmen Torba, Full Pile, Circa 1900
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Antique Ersari Beshir torba with ikat design
Circa 1900
A superb torba with rich colour and great wool
Outstanding condition with no wear, full pile
Complete with un-dyed ivory wo...
Category
20th Century Turkmen Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Striped Dhurrie Runner Rug in Beige-Brown and Cream Tones Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 4x7 vintage Dhurrie rug is an exciting new curation from Rug & Kilim’s latest acquisition of rare and exemplary mid-century flatweaves of the same style. Handwoven in cotton, it...
Category
1950s Indian Kilim Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Rug
Kilim’s Dragon Rug in Gold and Blue with Geometric-Floral Patterns
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 2x3 rug is a new addition to the Burano Collection by Rug & Kilim—a bold and luxurious new exploration of important classics and period pieces.
On the Des...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
New Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
50729 Modern Oushak Turkish Rug, 09'03 X 12'06. Experience the harmonious convergence of contemporary elegance, Biophilic Design, and sustainable craftsmanship in our hand-knotted wo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Chesterfield Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Abstract striped pattern Colorful Wool Rug 9
1
x11
11
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
Expertly hand knotted using premium wool, this rug exhibits a rich texture and durable construction that ensures long-lasting quality. The earthy color palette, consisting of rust, b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug
Kilim’s Ersari Style Rug with Gold, Green, and White Geometric Patterns
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 2x3 rug is a new addition to the Burano Collection by Rug & Kilim—a bold and luxurious new exploration of important classics and period pieces.
On the Des...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Jean Claude Bissery Pictorial Tapestry “Musique champêtre” Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 3x5 vintage Aubusson tapestry is a rare and special new curation from Rug & Kilim—a signed mid-century original by French artist Jean Claude Bissery, entitled “Musique champêtre...
Category
1960s French Aubusson Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Comtemporary Handmade Wool
Silk Rug with Gray Geometric Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Ikat hand-knotted wool rug with a gray-silver color field. This piece has a gorgeous all-over geometric pattern design.
This rug measures: 12'1" x 14'9".
Our r...
Category
2010s Indian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Custom Made Modern Area Rug in Bright Ethnic Pattern Bright Colors
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This one of a kind beautiful rug was custom designed for a Palm Springs residence to coordinate with custom dining room chairs of the same pattern. Beautiful modern design with a ika...
Category
1990s North American Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,404 Sale Price
63% Off
Rug
Kilim’s Contemporary Dhurrie Rug in Blue and Off-White Stripes
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 7x10 Dhurrie flat weave is an exciting new entry in Rug
Kilim’s esteemed custom-capable collection. Handwoven in cotton, it’s a modern take on antique and vin...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Oushak Diamond Design Beige Handmade Oushak Purple
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent vintage Turkish oushak Beige area rug Ikat handmade rug
9'6" x 12'2"
9' x 12'
Circa 1960
"This is a beautiful vintage Turkish Oushak rug with a soft color palett...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Abstract Indian Flat Weave Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Abstract Indian Flat Weave Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 8'5" × 11'1" (256 × 337 cm)
Striking a balance between modern artistry and traditional craftsmanship, this Indi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Abstract Area Rug in Beige Gray, Handmade of Silk, Wool, "Arte"
Located in New York , NY
Contemporary Abstract Area Rug in Beige Gray, Handmade of Silk, Wool, "Arte"
Graceful and ethereal, this very aesthetic carpet adds a sense of history with its scaled up design and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
$4,180 Sale Price
49% Off
cc-tapis New Japan Standard Rug by Chiara Andreatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave and a Himalayan wool pile, coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. Created with a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
$6,027 / item
Rug
Kilim’s Contemporary Dhurrie Rug in Red and White Stripes
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 7x10 Dhurrie flat weave is an exciting new entry in Rug & Kilim’s esteemed custom-capable collection. Handwoven in cotton, it’s a modern take on antique and vintage...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Rug
Kilim’s Contemporary Dhurrie Rug in Beige and White Stripes
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 6x9 Dhurrie flat weave is an exciting new entry in Rug & Kilim’s esteemed custom-capable collection. Handwoven in cotton, it’s a modern take on antique and vintage ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Rug
Kilim’s Contemporary Dhurrie Rug in Blue and White Stripes
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 5x8 Dhurrie flat weave is an exciting new entry in Rug & Kilim’s esteemed custom-capable collection. Handwoven in cotton, it’s a modern take on antique and vintage ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Rug
Kilim’s Contemporary Dhurrie Rug in Green and Off-White Stripes
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 5×9 Dhurrie flat weave is an exciting new entry in Rug & Kilim’s esteemed custom-capable collection. Handwoven in cotton, it’s a modern take on antique and vintage ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Modern Contemporary Area Rug in Red Gray, Handmade of Silk and Wool, "Midnight"
Located in New York , NY
The designer’s unique take on pattern unites beautifully with centuries old craftsmanship, showing a gorgeous blown-up Ikat design she was inspired by. Undeniably attractive, midnigh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Russian Roller Printed Cotton Fabric Panel, Mid-20th Century or Earlier
Located in Istanbul, TR
These type of Russian prints that are also called 'trade cloth' since they were made for Central Asian markets. They were used to make blankets and dresses, and also used for the lin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Russian Roller Printed Cotton Fabric Panel, Mid-20th Century or Earlier
Located in Istanbul, TR
These type of Russian prints that are also called 'trade cloth' since they were made for Central Asian markets. They were used to make blankets and dresses, and also used for the lin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Russian Roller Printed Cotton Fabric Panel, Mid-20th Century or Earlier
Located in Istanbul, TR
These type of Russian prints that are also called 'trade cloth' since they were made for Central Asian markets. They were used to make blankets and dresses, and also used for the lin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Russian Roller Printed Cotton Fabric Panel, Mid-20th Century or Earlier
Located in Istanbul, TR
These type of Russian prints that are also called 'trade cloth' since they were made for Central Asian markets. They were used to make blankets and dresses, and also used for the lin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Russian Roller Printed Cotton Fabric Panel, Mid-20th Century or Earlier
Located in Istanbul, TR
These type of Russian prints that are also called 'trade cloth' since they were made for Central Asian markets. They were used to make blankets and dresses, and also used for the lin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Russian Roller Printed Cotton Fabric Panel, Mid-20th Century or Earlier
Located in Istanbul, TR
These type of Russian prints that are also called 'trade cloth' since they were made for Central Asian markets. They were used to make blankets and dresses, and also used for the lin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Russian Roller Printed Cotton Fabric Panel, Mid-20th Century or Earlier
Located in Istanbul, TR
These type of Russian prints that are also called 'trade cloth' since they were made for Central Asian markets. They were used to make blankets and dresses, and also used for the lin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Russian Roller Printed Cotton Fabric Panel, Mid-20th Century or Earlier
Located in Istanbul, TR
These type of Russian prints that are also called 'trade cloth' since they were made for Central Asian markets. They were used to make blankets and dresses, and also used for the lin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Russian Roller Printed Cotton Fabric Panel, Mid-20th Century or Earlier
Located in Istanbul, TR
These type of Russian prints that are also called 'trade cloth' since they were made for Central Asian markets. They were used to make blankets and dresses, and also used for the lin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Russian Printed Cotton Fabric Panel, Mid-20th Century or Earlier
Located in Istanbul, TR
These type of Russian prints that are also called 'trade cloth' since they were made for Central Asian markets. They were used to make blankets and dresses, and also used for the lin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Russian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
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.
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