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Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug
Size: 13'0" × 26'3" (396 × 800 cm)
A stunning example of mid-20th-century Indian craftsmanship, this vintage Dhurrie rug from the 1940s blends traditional ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 8'10" × 8'1" (269 × 246 cm)
This vintage Indian Dhurrie rug captivates with its playful geometry and refreshing palette. Handwoven ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie rug
Size: 17'7" × 20'4" (535 × 619 cm)
A striking example of mid-20th-century Indian Dhurrie craftsmanship, this vintage flat-weave rug captivates with its bol...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 12'4" × 12'10" (375 × 391 cm)
Subtle elegance defines this vintage Indian Dhurrie, handwoven in the mid-20th century with a masterf...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 10'10" × 13'4" (330 × 406 cm)
This striking vintage Indian Dhurrie rug, handwoven in the mid-20th century, showcases a bold and min...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 8'0" × 7'0" (243 × 213 cm)
This striking vintage Indian Dhurrie rug, dating from the mid-20th century, features a boldly modern yet...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie rug
Size: 17'1" × 17'10" (520 × 543 cm)
Infuse your space with bold simplicity and cultural refinement with this striking vintage Indian Dhurrie rug. Handwoven...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 8'0" × 8'2" (243 × 248 cm)
Effortlessly graceful and serene, this vintage Indian Dhurrie rug exudes a quiet sophistication rooted i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug
Size: 9'10" × 13'0" (299 × 396 cm)
A striking example of mid-century Indian craftsmanship, this vintage Dhurrie rug features a harmonious interplay of bold...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug
Size: 6'4" × 10'8" (193 × 325 cm)
This vintage Indian Dhurrie rug, measuring 11 feet by 6 feet, is a striking example of mid-20th-century flatweave artistr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 14'4" × 15'5" (436 × 469 cm)
This charming vintage Indian Dhurrie rug embodies the lightness and vibrancy that make flatweave texti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie rug
Size: 10'4" × 12'6" (314 × 381 cm)
This vintage Indian Dhurrie rug, measuring 19' x 10', exemplifies the artistry and timeless charm of traditional Indian ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 10'10" × 13'8" (330 × 416 cm)
This striking vintage Indian Dhurrie rug captivates with its bold yet refined composition, skillfully...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 9'8" × 10'5" (294 × 317 cm)
Circa: 1950
Color: Beige, Blue, Orange
Origin: India
This striking mid-20th century Indian Dhurrie rug ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie rug
Size: 10'9" × 14'2" (327 × 431 cm)
Crafted in mid-20th century India, this vintage Dhurrie rug offers a serene blend of minimalism and ethnic charm. Render...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug – Subtle Geometry in Blue and Lavender
Size: 14'0" × 21'0" (426 × 640 cm)
Radiating tranquil elegance, this vintage Indian Dhurrie rug embodies the beauty ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 7'6" × 9'9" (228 × 297 cm)
Gracefully embodying the timeless charm of traditional Indian weaving, this vintage Dhurrie rug presents...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 12'9" × 13'0" (388 × 396 cm)
Bold yet soft, this vintage Indian Dhurrie rug presents a striking interplay of geometric design and p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie rug
Size: 11'6" × 14'0" (350 × 426 cm)
This captivating vintage Indian Dhurrie rug is a vibrant expression of geometric elegance and traditional craftsmanship....
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
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: 13'3" × 13'4" (403 × 406 cm)
This striking vintage Indian Dhurrie rug is a rare square-format textile masterpiece that showcases th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
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
Fun Vintage Indian Dhurrie Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A fun vintage Indian Dhurrie Kilim rug with a bold geometric pattern woven in light and dark indigo, crimson gold, black and white wool surrounded by...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Indian Dhurrie Rug 4
9" x 6
8"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Indian Dhurrie Rug, Size: 4'9" x 67'8"
Category
1930s Indian Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Antique Indian Dhurrie Rug 7
9 X 16
6
Located in New York, NY
Antique Indian Dhurrie Rug 7'9 X 16'6. "It is difficult to find a Dhurrie of this size and this is a very special piece with its attractive and modern look. A flat weave rug similar ...
Category
20th Century Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Indian Dhurrie Green Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie green rug
Size: 16'0" × 17'9" (487 × 541 cm).
Elegant in its simplicity yet rich in traditional charm, this vintage Indian Dhurrie rug exemplifies the understa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Indian Dhurrie Blue Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Blue Rug.
Size: 8'7" × 12'7" (261 × 383 cm)
This vintage Indian Dhurrie rug is a masterclass in understated elegance and minimalist design. Woven in a classic ...
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: 7'9" × 10'8" (236 × 325 cm)
Subtle sophistication meets artisanal charm in this vintage Indian Dhurrie rug, handwoven in a timeless palette ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug
Size: 15'2" × 18'1" (462 × 551 cm)
This striking vintage Indian Dhurrie rug captivates with its rhythmic, vertical stripe pattern rendered in vivid...
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: 3'6" × 6'5" (106 × 195 cm)
This vintage Indian Dhurrie rug presents a timeless yet understated design, distinguished by its rhythmic horizont...
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: 11'1" × 14'0" (337 × 426 cm)
This striking vintage Indian Dhurrie rug showcases a timeless striped pattern rendered in rich indigo blue and p...
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: 12'8" × 18'1" (386 × 551 cm)
Exuding understated elegance and contemporary charm, this vintage Indian Dhurrie rug boasts a striking yet minim...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Modern Indian Dhurrie Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Indian Dhurrie Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 4'0" × 6'0" (121 × 182 cm)
Color: Blue, White
This intricately-crafted flat-woven cotton rug, known as a Dhurrie, boasts a contem...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Handwoven Mid-20th Century India Dhurrie Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique Indian Dhurrie rug features a light blue field with a central ivory lozenge medallion surrounded by a plain stepped outline issuing stylized boteh and flanked by delicat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Large Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug
Located in New York, NY
Subtle Monumentality in Pastels – Large Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug
Size: 21'3" × 26'6" (647 × 807 cm)
Exuding serene elegance, this vintage Indian Dhurrie rug (circa mid-20th century...
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
Modern Indian Dhurrie Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Indian Dhurrie Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 4'0" × 6'0" (121 × 182 cm)
Color: Brown, Salmon, White
This intricately-crafted flat-woven rug, known as a Dhurrie, boasts a cont...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Modern Handmade Natural Beige Dhurrie Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
This flatweave rug showcases a modern Dhurrie design with a beige base color and decorative accents along the border.
This rug measures 12'5" x 14'11".
Our rugs are professionally...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Organic Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Indian Dhurrie Blue Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Blue Rug.
Size: 8'7" × 12'7" (261 × 383 cm)
This vintage Indian Dhurrie rug is a masterclass in understated elegance and minimalist design. Woven in a classic ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Indian Dhurrie Green Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie green rug
Size: 16'0" × 17'9" (487 × 541 cm).
Elegant in its simplicity yet rich in traditional charm, this vintage Indian Dhurrie rug exemplifies the understa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Handmade Modern Tan Dhurrie Natural Jute Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Modern Dhurrie Natural Jute Rug.
This rug measures 5'2'' x 8'3". Custom sizes are made-to-order.
Material: 100% Jute.
Techniques: Hand-Woven.
Style: Natural Modern.
Lead time: App...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Jute
$1,500 / item
Vintage Dhurrie Rug, with Colorful Geometric Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 16x22 Dhurrie flat weave runner is an exciting new entry in our esteemed collection. Handwoven in wool, it originates from India circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
From...
Category
1950s Indian Kilim Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
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 Vintage Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug
Size: 15'2" × 18'1" (462 × 551 cm)
This striking vintage Indian Dhurrie rug captivates with its rhythmic, vertical stripe pattern rendered in vivid...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Modern Indian Dhurrie Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Indian Dhurrie Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 4'0" × 6'0" (121 × 182 cm)
Color: Mustard, Peach, Blue, Charcoal, White
This intricately-crafted flat-woven cotton rug, known as ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Indian Dhurrie Blue Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie blue rug
Size: 10'0" × 10'9" (304 × 327 cm)
A striking example of mid-20th-century Indian flatweave, this vintage Dhurrie rug showcases a modern sensibility th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
$18,000 / set
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Indian Dhurrie Striped Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Striped Rug.
Size: 7'9" × 10'8" (236 × 325 cm)
Subtle sophistication meets artisanal charm in this vintage Indian Dhurrie rug, handwoven in a timeless palette ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug – Soft Mint Green and Beige Stripes
Size: 10'8" × 14'7" (325 × 444 cm)
A masterclass in minimalism and refined craftsmanship, this vintage Indian Dhurrie r...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Indian Dhurrie Striped Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie striped rug
Size: 11'1" × 14'0" (337 × 426 cm)
This striking vintage Indian Dhurrie rug showcases a timeless striped pattern rendered in rich indigo blue and p...
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: 3'6" × 6'5" (106 × 195 cm)
This vintage Indian Dhurrie rug presents a timeless yet understated design, distinguished by its rhythmic horizont...
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: 12'5" × 15'7" (378 × 474 cm)
This striking vintage Indian Dhurrie rug showcases a crisp and timeless design, characterized by alternating ver...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Modern Dhurrie Style Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Dhurrie Style Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 12'2" × 13'9" (370 × 419 cm).
This Modern Dhurrie Rug presents a perfect balance between subtle elegance and contemporary design. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
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
Rug
Kilim’s Contemporary Dhurrie Rug in Blue Stripes
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 4x5 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 vint...
Category
2010s Indian 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
Antique Cotton Indian Dhurrie Rug circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
Classical Blue & White striped Indian Hand-Woven Dhurrie Rug. Antique all cotton flatweave carpet in excellent condition.
Rug Measures
12'10x13'9.
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie rug
Size: 10'0" × 15'4" (304 × 467 cm).
This vintage Indian Dhurrie rug exemplifies quiet elegance through a refined and earthy color palette. The expansive fl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Sand Stripe Indian Wool Dhurrie Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A thick, handwoven flat-weave for a classic yet relaxed look. Flat-weave rugs are amazingly versatile -- they're light weight so easy to move, reversible and work on their own or lay...
Category
2010s Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$2,160 Sale Price
20% Off
Multi-Color Striped Cotton Indian Dhurrie Rug
Located in New York, NY
Lively multi-color stripe handwoven cotton tribal dhurrie rug from Rajasthan India, c.1960's.
Finely designed, with a diamond pattern within the stripes...
Category
20th Century Indian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Antique Blue Indian Dhurrie Rug 12
1 X 23
10
Located in New York, NY
12'1 X 23'10. It is difficult to find a Dhurrie of this size and this is a very special piece with its attractive and modern look. A flat weave rug similar to a kilim hand woven in I...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique 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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