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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Search Within: Ikat
Russian Printed Ikat Design 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
Abstract Ikat Rug in Ivory, 6x9
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous design that combines flatweave construction with hand tufting, Abstract Ikat is a rhythmic broken stripe with pronounced texture and extra dimension. Inspired by our popul...
Category
2010s American Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$3,300 / item
Abstract Ikat Rug in Ivory, 10x14
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous design that combines flatweave construction with hand tufting, Abstract Ikat is a rhythmic broken stripe with pronounced texture and extra dimension. Inspired by our popul...
Category
2010s American Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$6,525 / item
Abstract Ikat Rug in Ivory, 8x10
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous design that combines flatweave construction with hand tufting, Abstract Ikat is a rhythmic broken stripe with pronounced texture and extra dimension. Inspired by our popul...
Category
2010s American Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$4,350 / item
Mehraban Ikat Design Rug Sari Silk
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Adding this to your collection will make your guests in amazement. This gorgeous Ikat Designed Rug features a modest yet classy type of design. Perfect for any type of interior becau...
Category
2010s Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk, Bamboo
$2,400 Sale Price
50% Off
Schumacher Abstract Ikat Rug in Ivory, 9x12
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous design that combines flatweave construction with hand tufting, Abstract Ikat is a rhythmic broken stripe with pronounced texture and extra dimension. Inspired by our popul...
Category
2010s American Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$5,400 / item
New Modern Ikat Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
30155 New Modern Ikat Rug, 09'09 x 14'01. Steeped in the echoes of time yet reimagined for the modern world, this hand-knotted wool modern earth-tone Ikat rug captures the essence of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Colonial Revival Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
New Contemporary Ikat Carpet with Transitional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
30298 New Transitional Ikat Rug, 08'00 x 10'00. A striking fusion of ancient textile tradition and contemporary design, this hand-knotted wool transitional Ikat rug from India captur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Aesthetic Movement Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Ikat Design Rug Sari Silk from Mehraban
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Balancing a bold and beguiling style, this Ikat design rug made of bamboo silk elegantly displays an artistic vibe. A distinct repetitive Ikat pattern runs along the ecru field. A pe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk, Bamboo
$2,950 Sale Price
52% Off
Uzbek Ikat Cover Textile, Late 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Ikat Cover Textile, Late 19th Century
Additional Information:
Dimensions: 4'10" W x 7'3" L
Condition: Excellent
Origin: Uzbekistan
Period: Late 19t...
Category
Late 19th Century Uzbek Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
$950 Sale Price
20% Off
Blue and Gray Ikat Wool Rug 5
1
x7
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This hand-knotted wool rug features a striking contemporary Ikat-inspired design, blending global textile heritage with modern sensibilities. The sophisticated pattern showcases larg...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Uzbek Silk Ikat Pillow
Located in Istanbul, TR
The pillow is made out of a early 20th century silk warp, cotton weft Ikat fabric.
It does not come with an insert but it comes with a bag made to the size and out of cotton to acco...
Category
Early 20th Century Uzbek Islamic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
New Earth-Tone Ikat Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
30046 New Transitional Ikat Rug, 07'09 x 10'00. With its incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool Ikat rug from India is a captivating vision of woven beauty. The eye-ca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Indian Modern ikat Design Rug 6
0" x 9
0"
Located in New York, NY
Indian Modern ikat Design Rug 6'0" x 9'0". Refers to a very wide range of Sub-Continental pieces, both pile and flatweave, in virtually any style and weave quality, from the 17th cen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$1,960 Sale Price
20% Off
21st Century Afghan Ikat Wool Handwoven Grey Carpet
Located in Houston, TX
This 21st century Afghan Ikat wool handwoven 9x12 grey carpet was made with 100% hand twisted wool fibers which were vegetable dyed with subtle colors. The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Other Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$3,885 Sale Price
20% Off
Nice New Ikat Design Handwoven Cotton Kilim Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful new Kilim with nice modern design with Ikat style and beautiful colors, entirely handwoven with cotton on cotton foundation. Size: 170 x 240 cm.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
$2,393 / item
Nice New Ikat Design Handwoven Cotton Kilim Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful new Kilim with nice modern design with Ikat style and beautiful colors, entirely handwoven with cotton on cotton foundation.
Measures: 170 x 240 cm.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
$2,393 / item
Nice New Ikat Design Handwoven Cotton Kilim Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful new Kilim with nice modern design with ikat style and beautiful colors, entirely handwoven with cotton on cotton foundation.
Measures: 170 x 240 cm.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
$2,393 / item
Nice New Ikat Design Handwoven Cotton Kilim Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful new Kilim with nice modern design with ikat style and beautiful colors, entirely handwoven with cotton on cotton foundation.
Measures: 170 x 240 cm.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
$2,393 / item
Nice New Ikat Design Handwoven Cotton Kilim Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful new Kilim with nice modern design with ikat style and beautiful colors, entirely handwoven with cotton on cotton foundation.
Size: 170 x 240 cm.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
$2,393 / item
Nice New Ikat Design Handwoven Cotton Kilim Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful new Kilim with nice modern design with ikat style and beautiful colors, entirely handwoven with cotton on cotton foundation.
Measures: 170 x 240 cm.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
$2,393 / item
Nice New Ikat Design Handwoven Cotton Kilim Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful new Kilim with nice modern design with Ikat style and beautiful colors, entirely handwoven with cotton on cotton foundation.
Measures: 170 x 240 cm.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
$2,393 / item
Nice New Ikat Design Handwoven Cotton Kilim Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful new Kilim with nice modern design with ikat style and beautiful colors, entirely hand woven with cotton on cotton foundation.
Size: 170 x 240 cm.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
$2,393 / item
Nice New Ikat Design Handwoven Cotton Kilim Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful new Kilim with nice modern design with Ikat style and beautiful colors, entirely hand woven with cotton on cotton foundation. Measures: 170 x 240 cm.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
$2,393 / item
Rug
Kilim’s Modern Classics Rug with Polychromatic Ikats Patterns
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in luxurious silk, this 6x9 contemporary rug from our Modern Classics collection is particularly inspired by classic Ikats patterns—celebrated in rugs and textiles for c...
Category
2010s Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Transitional Ikat Area Rug, Modern Elegance Meets Abstract Expressionism
Located in Dallas, TX
30048 New Transitional Ikat Rug, 08'00 X 09'09.
With its incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool Ikat rug from India is a captivating vision of woven beauty. The eye-ca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Transitional Ikat Area Rug, Global Chic Meets Modern Boho
Located in Dallas, TX
30274 Transitional Ikat Rug, 07'10 x 10'02.
Global chic meets modern boho in this hand knotted wool Ikat rug from India. The eye-catching ikat design and earthy colorway woven into t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Large Transitional Ikat Rug, Modern Elegance Meets Global Chic
Located in Dallas, TX
30256 New Transitional Ikat Rug, 10'00 X 13'10.
With its incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool Ikat rug from India is a captivating vision of woven beauty. The eye-catching ikat design and colorway woven into this piece work together creating a truly classic look. Smart, sophisticated and fun, this transitional Ikat rug makes a wonderful choice underfoot.
Rendered in variegated shades of beige, Van Courtland blue, Silver mist...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
New Transitional Ikat Rug, Timeless Style Meets Global Chic
Located in Dallas, TX
30271 Transitional Ikat Rug, 07’10 x 10’00.
Timeless style meets global chic in this hand-knotted wool transitional area rug. The decorative Ikat pattern and soft earth-tone colors ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Transitional Ikat Area Rug, Timeless Appeal Meets Classic Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
80256 New Transitional Ikat Rug, 08'00 X 10'02.
Emanating modern style with incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool Ikat rug from Pakistan is a captivating vision of wo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Transitional Ikat Area Rug, Global Chic Meets Modern Boho
Located in Dallas, TX
30292 New Modern Transitional Ikat Style Area Rug, 07'11 x 09'09. The warm ecru and beige colors and cool slate blue hues combined with this eye-catching Ikat pattern will make a maj...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Indian Modern Silk Ikat 9x12 Vibrant Multicolor Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly Fine Rugs presents an Indian Silk Ikat 9x12 rug. Sari Silk dresses are collected, unraveled, and the threads are spun into yarns suitable for hand-knotted rug weaving. The var...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Rug
Kilim’s Modern Classics Rug with Polychromatic Ikats Patterns
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in luxurious silk, this 6x9 contemporary rug from our Modern Classics collection is particularly inspired by classic Ikats patterns—celebrated in rugs and textiles for c...
Category
2010s Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
21st Century Afghan Ikat 9x12 Wool Handmade Area rug
Located in Houston, TX
This 21st Century Afghan Ikat Wool Handwoven 9x12 Grey Carpet was made with 100% hand twisted wool fibers which were vegetable dyed with subtle colors. The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Other Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug
Kilim’s Contemporary Runner Rug with Polychromatic Ikat Geometric Patterns
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted sari silk, this 2x8 contemporary runner rug from our Modern Classics collection is particularly inspired by classic Ikats patterns reimagined in a bold new fas...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Modern Ikat Gray Wool
Silk Rug with Allover Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
This stunning Ikat rug is hand knotted from wool and boasts a stylish gray color field. Its all-over geometric design is accentuated with elegant blue and beige hues, making it a gor...
Category
2010s Indian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Brown Modern Ikat Handmade Floral Pattern Designed Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Ikat hand-knotted wool rug with a brown color field. This Nepalese rug has beige, blue, and green accents gorgeous all-over floral pattern design...
Category
2010s Nepalese Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Brown Modern Ikat Handmade Geometric Pattern Designed Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Ikat hand-knotted wool rug with a brown field. This Modern rug has red and goldenrod accents gorgeous all-over geometric pattern design.
This rug measures: 9' x 1...
Category
2010s Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
New Transitional Light Blue Ikat Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
30255 New Transitional Light Blue Ikat Rug, 10'00 x 13'08. Ethereal in tone and transcendent in spirit, this hand-knotted wool transitional Ikat rug from India embodies a masterful s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
New Transitional Blue Gray Ikat Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
30263 New Transitional Blue Gray Ikat Rug, 09'11 x 14'00. Whispering of ancient dynasties and modern elegance, this hand-knotted wool transitional Ikat rug from India invites the dis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Aesthetic Movement Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
%100 Silk
Natural Dye, Ikat Cushion Cover - Uzbekistan Modern Pillow
Located in Tokyo, JP
Silk Ikat cushions with rich design and high quality, carefully made one by one in Uzbekistan in Central Asia.
Both the front and back sides are hand-woven silk cloth (ikat). All ...
Category
2010s Uzbek Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$180 Sale Price
20% Off
%100 Silk
Natural Dye, Ikat Cushion Cover, Uzbekistan Modern Pillow
Located in Tokyo, JP
Silk Ikat cushions with rich design and high quality, carefully made one by one in Uzbekistan in Central Asia.
Both the front and back sides are hand-woven silk cloth...
Category
2010s Uzbek Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$180 Sale Price
20% Off
%100 Silk
Natural Dye, Ikat Cushion Cover, Uzbekistan Modern Pillow
Located in Tokyo, JP
Silk Ikat cushions with rich design and high quality, carefully made one by one in Uzbekistan in Central Asia.
Both the front and back sides are hand-woven silk cloth (ikat). All ...
Category
2010s Uzbek Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$180 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Ersari Beshir Turkmen Chuval with the Ikat Design
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Antique Ersari Beshir Turkmen chuval with the ikat design.
A nice example with rich colours and good drawing, the elem panel is particularly attractiv...
Category
19th Century Turkmen Antique Rugs and Carpets
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Uzbek Ikat Chapan
Located in Istanbul, TR
A very strong graphic example to the period.
Sleeve to sleeve: 64.5''.
Neck to hem: 50.7''.
Chapan has no lining.
Category
Late 19th Century Uzbek Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Modern Earthy Toned Geometric Ikat-Inspired Wool Rug 8
11
x12
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This hand-knotted wool rug is a striking example of contemporary design infused with traditional craftsmanship. Featuring an intricate geometric pattern reminiscent of Ikat weaving, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug
Kilim’s Contemporary Runner Rug with Polychromatic Ikat Geometric Patterns
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted sari silk, this 2x8 contemporary runner rug from our Modern Classics collection is particularly inspired by classic Ikats patterns reimagined in a bold new fas...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Vintage Ikats Textile Runner with Pictorial Design, from Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool and originating from Turkey circa 1950-1960, this 4x9 vintage Ikats textile runner features a design which closely resembles the...
Category
1950s Turkish Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Transitional Gray Ikat Area Rug, Modern Elegance Meets Timeless Appeal
Located in Dallas, TX
30268 Transitional Gray Ikat Area Rug, 08'10 X 11'09.
Balancing a timeless design with cool gray hues, this hand-knotted wool transitional Ikat rug beautifully embodies a modern sty...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Antique Indinesian Ikat Kilim Rug 3.8
x 8.3
1900s - 1N88
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Authentic Antique Indonesian Ikat Kilim with Symbolic Motifs
This is an authentic handmade antique Indonesian Ikat Kilim, a rare and beautiful ...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
The Indigo Illusion: A Modern Ikat Masterpiece of Global Distinction
Located in Dallas, TX
30269 New Navy Blue Modern Indian Ikat Rug, 09'00 X 12'00. Bathed in a regal palette of deep indigo and ivory, this hand-knotted wool modern Ikat rug from India elevates the centurie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
New Contemporary Moonlit Dusk Modern Ikat Rug, 09
07 x 13
10
Located in Dallas, TX
30349 New Moonlit Dusk Modern Ikat Rug, 09'07 x 13'10. This hand knotted wool Moonlit Dusk Modern Ikat rug from India is a stunning creation that marries traditional craftsmanship wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Schumacher Abstract Ikat 6
x 9
Rug In Ivory
Brown
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This rug will ship in December. A gorgeous design that combines flatweave construction with hand tufting, Abstract Ikat is a rhythmic broken stripe with pronounced texture and extra ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$3,305 / item
Schumacher Abstract Ikat 10
x 14
Rug In Ivory
Brown
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This rug will ship in December. A gorgeous design that combines flatweave construction with hand tufting, Abstract Ikat is a rhythmic broken stripe with pronounced texture and extra ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$6,525 / item
Schumacher Abstract Ikat 9
x 12
Rug In Ivory
Brown
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This rug will ship in December. A gorgeous design that combines flatweave construction with hand tufting, Abstract Ikat is a rhythmic broken stripe with pronounced texture and extra ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$5,405 / item
Schumacher Abstract Ikat 8
x 10
Rug In Ivory
Brown
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This rug will ship in December. A gorgeous design that combines flatweave construction with hand tufting, Abstract Ikat is a rhythmic broken stripe with pronounced texture and extra ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$4,355 / item
Rug
Kilim’s Classic style rug in Beige-Brown, Gold Ikats Pattern
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in silk, this 9x12 rug from our Modern Classics collection enjoys a unique take on classic Ikats styles.
On the Design: The bold reimagining of this classic style draw...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Luxury Modern Hand-Knotted Flatweave Ikat II 10x14 Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Luxurious modern hand-knotted rug from China, with a unique, one-of-a-kind look that'll present itself to being the finest piece in any home. The minimalist design gives a very moder...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Luxury Modern Hand-Knotted Flatweave Ikat III 10x14 Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Luxurious modern hand-knotted rug from China, with a unique, one-of-a-kind look that'll present itself to being the finest piece in any home. The minimalist design gives a very moder...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
New Transitional Ikat Area Rug with Soft Earth-Tone Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
80256 New Transitional Ikat Rug, 08'00 x 10'02. Woven in the looms of Pakistan and inspired by centuries of elite artistry, this hand-knotted wool transitional Ikat rug in soft light...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani 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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