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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
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Bobyrug’s nice antique distressed Hamadan rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 19th century Hamadan rug with nice geometrical and stylized designs and beautiful natural colours, with a dark blue in field and a big orange medallion with white and ...
Category
Late 19th Century Asian Malayer Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Distressed White Oushak in Faded Glory
Located in New York, NY
ref 52360
Category
1960s Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Distressed Antique Mahal Wool Rug 8
3
x12
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This hand-knotted wool rug beautifully blends vintage aesthetics with modern elegance, featuring an intentionally distressed earthy and rust-colored pattern. The muted hues and intri...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Distressed Rug, Polychromatic Medallion Patterns - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool and originating circa 1950-1960, this 4x7 vintage rug is an exciting new piece in Rug
Kilim’s collection of mid-century distressed Turkish rugs.
O...
Category
1950s Turkish Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Distressed Malayer Wool Rug 6
5
x11
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This elegant antique malayer rug is a timeless work of craftsmanship, hand-knotted using wool and showcasing the refined artistry of most iconic weaving centers. This piece features ...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Turkish Oushak Style Rug - Distressed Antique
Located in New York, NY
ref 85032
Category
1940s Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zeki Muren Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug
By Zeki Müren
Located in Dallas, TX
51975 Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, 02’11 x 06’03. This hand knotted wool distressed vintage Turkish Sivas rug features a tessellated honeycomb lattice pattern. Reminiscent o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$559 Sale Price
37% Off
Bobyrug’s Nice vintage distressed Hamadan rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
This well-worn Hamadan rug from the mid-20th century is a true testament to its history. Meticulously hand-knotted at home, it boasts a lustrous wool pile on a sturdy cotton foundati...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
1900
s Distressed Antique Persian Mahal Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
78986 Distressed Antique Persian Mahal Rug, 04'07 x 06'02. This hand-knotted wool distressed antique Persian Mahal rug captures the essence of modern rustic charm blended with laid-b...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$3,696 Sale Price
20% Off
9x13 Hand-Knotted Vintage Distressed Tabriz Area Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-Knotted 9x13 Vintage Distressed Tabriz Area Rug embodies quiet sophistication and timeless elegance. Its muted palette, featuring soft faded purple and beige tones, creates a se...
Category
1970s Persian Tabriz Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
9x12 Hand-Knotted Vintage Distressed Overdyed Area Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
Elevate your space with the 9x12 Vintage Distressed Overdyed Area Rug, a one-of-a-kind piece that blends artistry, tradition, and timeless style. Expertly hand-knotted from premium w...
Category
1970s Persian Other Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
10x12 Hand-Knotted Vintage Distressed Tabriz Area Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
Enhance your space with the 10x12 Vintage Distressed Tabriz Area Rug, a truly one-of-a-kind masterpiece that adds elegance, warmth, and timeless charm to your home. Hand-knotted from...
Category
1970s Persian Tabriz Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
10x11 Hand-Knotted Vintage Distressed Overdyed Area Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
Transform your living space with the 10x11 Vintage Distressed Overdyed Area Rug, a unique treasure that adds warmth, character, and sophistication to any home. Handcrafted from premi...
Category
1970s Persian Other Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
8x13 Hand-Knotted Vintage Distressed Overdyed Area Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
8x13 Vintage Distressed Overdyed Area Rug, a one-of-a-kind piece that brings elegance, sophistication, and timeless charm to your home. Hand-knotted from premium wool, this exquisit...
Category
1970s Persian Other Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
14x20 Hand-Knotted Vintage Distressed Patchwork Area Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
Elevate your living space with the 14x20 Vintage Distressed Patchwork Area Rug, a truly one-of-a-kind creation that seamlessly combines timeless craftsmanship with modern design. Han...
Category
1970s Persian Other Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Distressed Antique Caucasian Shirvan Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
78998 Distressed Antique Caucasian Shirvan Kilim Rug, 03'00 x 03'01. Immerse yourself in the rugged beauty and nomadic charm of this handwoven wool distressed antique Caucasian Shirv...
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Bohemian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,791 Sale Price
20% Off
Distressed Antique Caucasian Shirvan Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
78996 Distressed Antique Caucasian Shirvan Kilim Rug, 02'10 x 03'08. This handwoven wool distressed antique Caucasian Shirvan kilim rug, crafted in the late 19th century during the 1...
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Bohemian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$2,239 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Distressed Bulgarian Kerman Design Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Repeating allover design of staggered rows with inner floral bouquets. Colors and shades include: Ivory, cochineal red, beige, pale raspberry red, and more. Condition notes: Like-...
Category
1960s Bulgarian Other Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Fine Distressed Bijar Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Covered field in oversized palmettes with hidden birds and animals found therein with germinating Tree of Life designs and geometric arabesques, all in the spirit of a Harshang de...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Other Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Taupe Persian Joshegan Distressed 9
6 X 13
5
Located in New York, NY
9'6 X 13'5. A finely hand-woven Antique Joshegan rug, distinguished by its elegant geometric design and rich natural dyes. This rug is in lightly distressed antique condition, with l...
Category
20th Century Persian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Distressed Gold Wash Khoy Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Covered field inspired by a Safavid period vase carpet of centuries prior. Covered field of palmettes, lotus flowers, blossoms, buds, all interconnected with lattice oriented vinery. Colors and shades include: Pale coffee brown, dusty sky blue, dusty denim blue, pale bronze, copper, and a hint of blush. Condition notes: Even wear across to knot heads with faint foundation showing through. Most of the original side cord selvages are intact or restored. Fully secured sides and ends. A few scattered old mends to splits in varying degrees of expertise, all stable. Approximately one square foot close to an outer border that is somewhat delicate. Scattered mends throughout and one small interior split which will be fixed at the point of purchase. Recently professionally cleaned ready for in-home use! Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Persian Khoy...
Category
1920s Asian Other Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s Pretty distressed antique Turkish runner
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Introducing a beautiful antique Turkish Anatolian runner showcasing intricate designs reminiscent of very old Turkish rugs, adorned with stunning natural colors. This piece is meticu...
Category
Mid-19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection 19th Century Distressed Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
A naturally distressed Persian Farahan rug from the late 19th century
circa 1875, measures: 3'7" x 6'
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Beautiful Antique Distressed Shiraz Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the timeless allure of a late 19th-century rug adorned with a captivating tribal design and a palette of enchanting natural colors. Imbued with meticulous craftsmanship, thi...
Category
Late 19th Century Asian Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Distressed Antique Heriz Runner, circa 1890s
Located in New York, NY
Although quite worn, the colors are still strong, including a navy, mustard, aubergine, teal and tomato madder red ground which displays a central pole medallion of fringed, square m...
Category
1890s Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Distressed Rug, Polychromatic Checkered Pattern - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage rug is a 5x10 Turkish distressed piece, made with hand-knotted wool circa mid-20th century. It is an exciting new addition to our collection of distressed Turkish rugs.
...
Category
1650s Turkish Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Distressed Antique Caucasian Shirvan Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
78997 Distressed Antique Caucasian Shirvan Kilim Rug, 02'11 x 03'06. Embark on a compelling journey with this handwoven wool distressed antique Caucasian Shirvan kilim rug from the l...
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Bohemian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,903 Sale Price
20% Off
10x13 Hand -Knotted Vintage Distressed Overdyed Area Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
Enhance your space with the 10x13 Vintage Distressed Overdyed Area Rug, a unique piece that combines traditional craftsmanship with modern style. Hand-knotted from premium wool, this...
Category
1970s Persian Other Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
8x11 Hand-Knotted Brown Vintage Distressed Area Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
Transform your living space with the 8x11 Brown Vintage Distressed Area Rug, a one-of-a-kind piece that combines timeless artistry with functional elegance. Hand-knotted from high-q...
Category
1970s Persian Other Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
10x13 Hand-Knotted Vintage Distressed Tabriz Area Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
Transform your space with the 10x13 Vintage Distressed Tabriz Area Rug, a one-of-a-kind masterpiece that adds sophistication, warmth, and timeless charm to your home. Hand-knotted fr...
Category
1970s Persian Tabriz Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1880
s Distressed Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78966 Distressed Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug, 02'10 x 03'07.
This hand-knotted wool Shirvan rug, dating back to the 1880s, offers a captivating glimpse into the artistry of the Ca...
Category
Late 19th Century Caucasian Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,119 Sale Price
20% Off
10x13 Hand-Knotted Vintage Distressed Overdyed Area Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
Enhance your space with this vintage area rug, a masterful example of traditional craftsmanship and timeless design. Hand-knotted from premium wool, this rug offers exceptional durab...
Category
1970s Persian Other Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Distressed Fragment Oushak Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Oversized main medallions with heavy abashes across, each with interior networked water channels and floral renderings with partial endless knots. Colors and shades include: Dusty...
Category
1980s Turkish Oushak Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Victorian Distressed Wool Rug 5
x8
5
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
Add timeless elegance to your home with this vintage hand-knotted wool rug, featuring a classic medallion design in muted pink, green and beige tones. The softly distressed finish en...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Victorian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Nice vintage distressed Hamadan rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful mid century Hamadan rug with beautiful geometrical design and nice colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation
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"Experience the epitome of luxur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Rustic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Distressed Runner, Polychromatic Checkered Diamonds - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool and originating circa 1950-1960, this 4x7 vintage rug is an exciting new piece in Rug
Kilim’s collection of mid-century distressed Turkish rugs.
On...
Category
1950s Turkish Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Fine Distressed Sivas Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Single column of oversized lotus flower palmettes and minor medallions atop a millefleur inspired main field of minor blossoms and playful buds. Colors and shades include: Pale pi...
Category
1960s Turkish Other Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
11x15 Hand-Knotted Vintage Distressed Patchwork Area Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
Introduce a touch of eclectic elegance to your space with the 11x15 Vintage Distressed Patchwork Area Rug, a stunning piece that effortlessly combines artistry, history, and style. E...
Category
1980s Persian Other Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Distressed Bulgarian Polonaise Design Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Oversized center medallion bearing trefoil contoured finials atop a covered ground in a classic polonaise motif. Covered ground with scrolling vinery and elaborate interconnected ...
Category
1960s Bulgarian Other Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Distressed Bulgarian Tabriz Design Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Center medallion with scalloped contour and trefoil shaped finials atop a covered ground and repeating main border. An unusual design in that the pattern of lattice oriented flora...
Category
1950s Bulgarian Tabriz Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Distressed Bulgarian Herati Design Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
Bold design yet soft subdued colors in phenomenal shades. Oversized center medallion with sharp serrated contours atop an additional concentric medallion in partial scalloped relief. All framed on a covered field with main field book cover overlay. Full design in a Herati Tabriz...
Category
1950s Bulgarian Other Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Distressed Brown Antique Persian Malayer Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
53740 Antique Persian Malayer runner, 03'05 x 09'07. The abrashed brown field features a small-scale Herati pattern spread across the composition. The Classic Herati design, also kno...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$3,999 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Distressed Turkish Bakhtiari Design Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Four seasons style repeating panels arranged in rows and columns bearing cypress trees, weeping willows, germinating botehs, and all stages of plant cycle throughout the year. Col...
Category
1940s Turkish Other Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Distressed Fragment Malayer Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
Allover repeating oversized boteh design motif in staggered rows, each in alternating direction bearing individual germinating flowers. Colors and shades include: Deep copper red, iv...
Category
1930s Persian Malayer Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s Pretty Antique Distressed Lori Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Wonderful antique tribal Lori rug with beautiful tribal geometrical design and nice natural colors. Entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on wool foundation....
Category
Late 19th Century Asian Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Pretty Antique Distressed Malayer Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice late 19th century Malayer rug with beautiful herati ferahan design and nice natural colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet cotton foundation.
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"Experience the epitom...
Category
Late 19th Century Asian Malayer Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Mehraban Antique Persian Bidjar Distressed Rug
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
This classic Persian bidjar rug features the loveliest shades of blue as its notable color palette. Adding to its stunning aesthetic are yellows and reds that pop and make this rug s...
Category
Early 1900s Persian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Beautiful Distressed Antique Karabagh Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice late 19th century Caucasian Karabagh rug with beautiful geometrical design and nice natural colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on wool foundation.
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"Experience t...
Category
Late 19th Century Armenian Kazak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Beautiful Antique Distressed Kurdish Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty 19th century tribal rug with nice geometrical Caucasian design and nice natural colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on wool foundation.
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"Experience the epitome...
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Late 19th Century Asian Rustic Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Antique Distressed Eagle Kazak Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Late 19th century Kazak rug with an eagle design and blue, red, yellow and green natural colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on wool foundation.
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"Experience the epito...
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Late 19th Century Kazakhstani Kazak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Antique Distressed Kurdish Northwest Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful 19th century rug with nice design and beautiful natural colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
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"Experience the epitome of luxury and craf...
Category
Late 19th Century Asian Rustic Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Antique Distressed Ghashghai Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the timeless charm of our late 19th-century Ghashghai rug – a fine masterpiece adorned with the Bayadere design. Despite gentle wear, its beauty...
Category
Late 19th Century Asian Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Distressed Persian Carpet Mid-20th Century
Located in Foligno, Perugia
Persian Vintage Distressed Rug.
Carpet from the western parts of Persia, an item for sophisticated buyers and lovers of rarities.
It features a wonderful large central medallion in a...
Category
Early 20th Century Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$3,176 Sale Price
55% Off
Distressed Antique Persian Malayer Rug Carpet Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
60975 Distressed Antique-Worn Persian Malayer Rug Runner, 03'05 x 14'10. Distressed antique-washed Persian Malayer carpet runners are a type of rug originating from the Malayer regio...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s pretty antique distressed fine Farahan rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite late 19th-century distressed Farahan rug featuring a captivating « Herati » design with stylized flowers on a rich navy blue field. Despite some wear and minor damages, thi...
Category
Late 19th Century Asian Sarouk Farahan Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Distressed Persian Carpet Mid-20th Century
Located in Foligno, Perugia
Persian Vintage Distressed Rug.
A piece with unquestionable nomadic appeal, this fine rug vintage is disturbingly beautiful. A handcrafted piece of unquestionable beauty, suitable ...
Category
Early 20th Century Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$2,451 Sale Price
50% Off
Zeki Muren Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug
By Zeki Müren
Located in Dallas, TX
51998 Zeki Muren Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, 05'03 x 07'09. Nestled amidst the tranquil landscapes of Turkey's Sivas region, Zeki Muren Turkish Sivas rugs pay tribute to the esteemed ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,231 Sale Price
42% Off
10x12 Hand-Knotted Vintage Distressed Overdyed Area Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring elegance and timeless charm to your home with this vintage area rug, a true testament to traditional craftsmanship. Hand-knotted high-quality wool, this rug showcases an intri...
Category
1970s Persian Other Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
9x12 Hand-Knotted Vintage Distressed Overdyed Area Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
Elevate your space with the 9x12 Vintage Distressed Overdyed Area Rug, a truly one-of-a-kind centerpiece that combines timeless craftsmanship with contemporary appeal. Hand-knotted f...
Category
1970s Persian Other Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug
Kilim’s Contemporary Distressed Abstract Rug In Gold
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 10x14 abstract rug is a bold new addition to the Homage Collection by Rug
Kilim. Hand-knotted in wool, this piece is a collaboration with Lead Designer Nikita...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
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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