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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug, Modern Boho Meets Desert Chic
Located in Dallas, TX
21488 Vintage Moroccan Rug, 06'03 x 10'00.
Modern Boho Meets Desert Chic in this hand knotted wool vintage Moroccan rug. The tribal design elements and des...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$3,426 Sale Price
25% Off
Handmade Vintage Overdyed Wool Rug in Blue with Allover Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
An extensive floral pattern embellishes the center of this Persian rug from the 1950s, which has been intentionally aged and overdyed to achieve a rustic appearance. The rug's great ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Islamic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
12
2"x14
7" Antique Persian Bidjar Brown Wool on Wool Hand Knotted 1880s Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category
1880s Persian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$11,700 Sale Price
25% Off
Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Pink Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Vibrance rugs epitomize classic with a twist: traditional patterns overdyed in brilliant color. Each hand-knotted rug is washed in a 100%-natural botanical dye that reveals hidden nu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Traditional Tribal Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Light Blue Area Rug 2
6" x 9
5"
Located in Norwalk, CT
Serapi rugs are known for their bold, geometric designs and rich colors, often featuring a central medallion surrounded by intricate patterns. They typically use a warm, earthy color...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Brown Geometric Turkish Kars Rug
Located in New York, NY
mid 20th Century Turkish Kars Brown Geometric Kars
Details
rug no. j4240
size 6' 9" x 9' 4" (206 x 284 cm)
Category
20th Century Turkish Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Tuareg Mat, Brown and Beige Geometric Patterns - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage rug and floor covering is a 9x14 Tuareg mat from the nomadic tribe of the same name. Handwoven with reeds and camel leather in Mauritania circa 1950-1960, its natural ma...
Category
1850s Mauritanian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Leather, Reed
2
9"x15
5" Puritan Gray Afghan Super Kazak Hand Knotted Wool Runner Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Super Kazak, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, and Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craftsmanship tec...
Category
2010s Afghan Kazak Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,513 Sale Price
25% Off
Zabihi Collection Vintage Pictorial Horse Karabagh Rug
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind 2nd quarter of the 20th Century Karabagh runner with 4 large horses walking and colliding into one another
5' x 9'9''
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Nice Modern Polish Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful modern rug with a geometrical design and nice colors, entirely hand tufted with wool velvet.
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"Experience the epitome of luxury and craftsmanship with our exquisite col...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid 19th Century N.W. Persian Silk Heriz Carpet with Tree of Life Design
Located in New York, NY
Mid 19th Century N.W. Persian Silk Heriz Carpet with Tree of Life Design
4'3'' x 5'10'' - 130 x 178
Category
Mid-19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
12 x 15 Modern Designed Moroccan Organic Green Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
This 12 x 15 hand-knotted organic Moroccan wool rug commands attention with its vibrant green background, beautifully complemented by beige accents and striking geometric designs.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Organic Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Abstract Penguin Pictorial Persian Flat-Weave
Located in New York, NY
Square scatter size Persian Kilim from the 20th century with a stand alone penquin on a khaki ground. This was originally belonging to a private Persian collector who requested to ma...
Category
20th Century Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Nice vintage French Aubusson Style Panel Jacquard Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Exquisite French tapestry from the late 20th century, featuring a beautiful floral design of titled Fontainebleau Lys, and nice colours, woven at renowned workshops in jacquard loom...
Category
Late 20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Acrylic
10
x14
Cinnamon Brown Modern Grass Design Hand Knotted Wool
Silk Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Cinnamon Brown, Modern Grass Design, Hand Knotted, Borderless, Denser Weave, Tone on Tone, Wool and Silk, Lush and Plush, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Silk
Latex: No Pi...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$3,681 Sale Price
20% Off
Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Mahal Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78350 Late 19th Century Antique Persian Sultanabad Mahal Rug, 11'09 x 16'04. Emanating the timeless elegance of Persia’s most prestigious weaving tradition, this hand-knotted wool an...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Elizabethan Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$13,230 Sale Price
34% Off
Rug
Kilim’s Caucasian Tribal Rug in Red with Vine Scroll Pictorials
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Inspired by antique tribal rugs and Caucasian pieces with vine scroll patterns, like those depicted in the field against warm, coral red undertones, this 2x3 rug from our Burano coll...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Rug by D.I.M.
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco Rug by D.I.M. – A Symphony of Curves and Earthy Elegance
Size: 7'10" × 11'2" (238 × 340 cm)
This exceptional vintage French Art Deco rug, attributed to the legendary ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Art Deco Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-20th century Turkish Art Deco throw rug, measuring 2' 0" x 3' 0", is a striking example of modernist design translated into traditional weaving. The rug features a repeating...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Gray and Blue Multicolored Casual Checkered Runner in Casual Modern Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modern piled rug with checkerboard design in blue and gray, rug/OB-955670, country of origin / type: India/ Piled, condition: new
This brand new rug features a modern checkerboard...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,275 Sale Price
25% Off
Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Green Area Rug 9
0" x 11
5"
Located in Norwalk, CT
Over-dyed area rugs are created by taking vintage or traditional rugs and applying a vibrant, monochromatic dye over the existing patterns. This technique results in a bold, modern a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Nazmiyal Collection Antique Persian Mashad Wool
Silk Rug 8 ft 1 in x 12 ft
Located in New York, NY
Masterpiece Antique Persian Mashad Wool & Silk Rug Signed by Master Weaver Saber, Country of origin: Persia, Circa date: 1920
Category
20th Century Persian Khorassan Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
1980s Gorgeous Geometric Italian Woolen Rug by Missoni for T&J Vestor
Located in Milano, IT
1980s Gorgeous rug by Missoni for T&J Vestor. Pure wool Made in Italy. In excellent condition like new. This rug is a true example of amazing Italian and has Missoni label. It has b...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,320 Sale Price
20% Off
21st Century Moroccan Inspired Rug
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
Elevate your home décor with this beautiful Moroccan inspired rug, a true masterpiece of artisan craftsmanship. Featuring intricate patterns and captivating tones. This rug adds a to...
Category
2010s Indian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Wonderful antique french handwoven Aubusson tapestry for Valance
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the timeless elegance of this 19th century Aubusson tapestry in shape of a Valance.
Woven extremely finely with precision in wool at a renowned workshops in Aubusson, usin...
Category
Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Kerman Persian Rug. Size: 13 ft 7 in x 23 ft
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Oversized Antique Kerman Persian Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rug, Circa date: 1900. Size: 13 ft 7 in x 23 ft (4.14 m x 7.01 m).
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Late 18th Century French Landscape Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French landscape tapestry from the late 18th century, envisioning a series of cottages on verdant hills at center, flanked by large stately...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$10,995 Sale Price
38% Off
Handmade Vintage American Hooked Rug, 1940s, 1C21
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Vintage American hooked rug in bright orange colour. Very beautiful piece of American art in original good condition.
-condition: original good,
-circa: 1940s,
-size: 2' x 3...
Category
1940s American Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$275 Sale Price
65% Off
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Deco Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Anatolian Deco throw rug handmade during the Mid-20th century.
Measures: 2' 7" x 3' 5"
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
10
x10
Green Hand Knotted Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design All Wool Square Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Pistachio Green, Hand Knotted, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Soft Wool, Natural Dyes, Square, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Latex: No
Pile height: 0.25 Inche...
Category
2010s Afghan Oushak Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
cc-tapis M’AMA NON M’AMA Large handmade rug in Lillac by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
M’AMA NON M’AMA, a playful romantic gesture transformed into a collection of hand-knotted rugs by Patricia Urquiola.
Soft organic shapes, to be touched, felt and interacted with like...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Linen
$13,969 Sale Price / item
15% Off
Rug
Kilim’s Custom French Art Deco Style Rug Design with Floral Patterns
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 8x12 modern French art deco custom rug design features impressionist floral patterns.
On the Design:
These photos represent a recently sold 8x12 rug ...
Category
2010s Indian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, Scandinavian Modern Meets Sublime Simplicity
Located in Dallas, TX
30806 New Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug 03'00 x 04'10. With its linear art form and well-balanced asymmetry, this hand-woven wool Swedish insp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$636 Sale Price
25% Off
Schumacher by Charlap Hyman
Herrero Espiral Rug in Natural
Black
Located in New York, NY
The Charlap Hyman & Herrero rug collection consists of an enchanting group of whimsical, figurative designs with a cerebral edge. With astrological symbols, Alexander Calder-inspired animal forms and Latin proverbs rendered in hand-coiled abaca, these natural curiosities are true works of art and wonderful conversation pieces. The Espiral Rug...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Southeast Asian Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Hemp
Bobyrug’s nice Vintage Tunisian Native Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century Tunisian tapestry with beautiful native design and beautiful colors, entirely hand woven with wool on cotton foundation.
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"Experi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tunisian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Tribal Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A wool pile of symmetric knots on a wool foundation. The olive field features two columns, each containing three red hexagons with serrated inner edges, all centered on characteristi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Golden Arts and Crafts Floral Rug, Organic Vegetable-Dyed Wool, 4′ × 6′
Located in New York, NY
Hand-knotted in pure, organic wool and dyed with natural vegetable pigments, this 4′ × 6′ carpet offers a serene study in traditional Persian weaving. Its soft golden ground is adorn...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$4,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Desso Rug Tapestry Picasso Le Bouquet Paris Edition 1958/1997
By Desso
Located in Dronten, NL
This unique Desso tapestry captures the spirit of a great artist. Based on Pablo Picasso’s celebrated “Le Bouquet” from 1958.
The rug is framed by a wide yellow-beige border that se...
Category
1990s Dutch Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Irregular Circular Shape in Grey Neutral Color bu RAG HOME
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Gracefully coiled.
Opulence unfurls in each subtle swirl with our new circular rug.
Category
2010s Indonesian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Acrylic
$2,320 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Antique 1880s Persian Fereghan Rug, 8
x 11
Located in New York, NY
This Persian Fereghan carpet circa 1880 in handspun wool and vegetable dyes was completed using a hand-knotted pile with cotton warp and thread. Its deep navy and red medallion desig...
Category
20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Pictorial Tabriz Hunting Ground Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Tabriz pictorial hunting ground room size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 9' 11" x 12' 7".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Navajo Hand Woven Beige Taupe Wool Rug 4
3 X 6
2
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Navajo Rug 4'3 X 6'2. Navajos are usually in scatter sizes and larger, room size pieces are both extremely rare and highly desirable . As perpetually fashionable as they are ...
Category
20th Century American Native American Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique French Aubusson Carpet, Fine Pale Pink, Rose, Taupe, Elegant Carpet
Located in Port Washington, NY
Aubusson is a town on the Ceruse River in central France. It has been famed for its carpets as well as tapestries since the 15th century. Antique Aubusson rugs made in tapestry techn...
Category
Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection 19th Century Worn Antique Caucasian Soumac Flatweave
Located in New York, NY
Square size accent size Soumac worn/distressed flatweave from the middle of the 19th century
Details
rug no. j4258
size 5' 4" x 6' 2" (163 x 188 cm)
Category
Mid-19th Century Persian Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
9
1"x12
Misty Gray, Afghan Peshawar, Soft Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Misty Gray, Afghan Peshawar with Khotan Design, Stone Washed, Soft Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Latex: No Pile
height: 0.25 Inches
Style: Transitional
Pr...
Category
2010s Afghan Khotan Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$3,269 Sale Price
25% Off
New Contemporary Earth-Tone Khotan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
31073 Vintage-Inspired Modern Khotan Rug, 03'11 x 05'10. Vintage-style modern Indian Khotan rugs are contemporary creations that draw inspiration from the traditional designs of Khot...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Khotan Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,134 Sale Price
25% Off
The Gilded Haven: A Modern Turkish Oushak Masterpiece in Earthbound Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
52943 New Turkish Oushak Rug, 09'00 x 12'06. Refined yet inviting, this modern hand knotted wool Turkish Oushak rug captures the tranquil essence of contemporary Anatolian artistry, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$4,836 Sale Price
25% Off
cc-tapis Uni Rug in Bamboo Silk Normal Pile
By cc-tapis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
cc-tapis plain rug in 100% bamboo silk, normal pile (0.03 cm). Standard measurement is 8 feet x 10 feet. Hand-loomed, 8.3000 knots/sqft. Available in Light Grey and Sand.
cc-tapis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Bamboo
Suzani Lumbar Pillow Case Made from a Vintage Uzbek Suzani, Mid-20th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert materials. Linen in the back zipper closure dry cleaning is recommended.
Category
Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Zabihi Collection Red Persian Antique Bidjar Accent Square Small Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th Century Persian Bidjar Rug with a classic medallion and border design on a red field
Details
rug no. j2571
size 3' 9" x 4' 9" (114 x 145 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Adirondack Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Bakhtiari Garden Panel Rug in Pale Yellow, Pink, French Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
This exquisite vintage Persian Bakhtiari rug, woven in the second quarter of the 20th century, features the highly coveted Garden Panel design—an iconic motif in Bakhtiari weaving that symbolizes the Persian ideal of paradise. The rug is artfully divided into four vertical panels, each displaying stylized floral compositions, blooming branches, and miniature trees, evoking the beauty and harmony of a walled garden.
The color palette is both delicate and vivid, featuring rare pale yellow, soft pink, French blue, and a variety of greens, accented by deeper tones of red, brown, and indigo—each derived from natural vegetable dyes. The resulting abrash and tonal variations enrich the rug’s character and confirm its authenticity.
Framed by one of the most beautifully detailed borders found in vintage tribal rugs.
Dimensions: 4’ 6” x 7’ 2"
Date of Manufacture: 2nd Quarter of the 1900s
Place of Origin: Persia
Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation with vegetable dyes
Condition: Wear consistent with age and use
The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 1857
Bakhtiari Panel Rugs, Bakhtiari Garden Panels Carpets, Vintage Bakhtiari Rugs, Antique Bakhtiari Carpets, Medallion Bakhtiari, Allover Bakhtiari, Bakhtiari Tribal Rugs...
Category
1930s Persian Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Oversized Antique Persian Kerman Rug. Size: 16
x 22
6"
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and finely woven large oversized antique Persian Kerman rug, country of origin / rug type: Persian rugs, date: circa 1890's. Size: 16 ft x 22 ft 6 in (4.88 m x 6.86 m).
Category
19th Century Persian Kirman Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Arts
Crafts Donegal Light Blue Wool Rug Attributed to Gavin Morton, circa 1910
By Gavin Morton
Located in Milan, IT
The Donegal carpet factory was responsible for the weaving of the most significant hand-knotted carpets of the Arts & Crafts period. Guided initially by British architect-designers s...
Category
Early 20th Century Irish Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Moroccan Style Wool Rug With Seamless Abstract Design In Brown
Located in Norwalk, CT
This beautifully made wool rug showcases a contemporary Moroccan pattern in a calming Ivory shade, artfully set against a captivating brown background. The perfect harmony between th...
Category
2010s Pakistani Organic Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 3x5 Cream, Green, Red Flower Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Cream, Green, Pink And Red Flower Indian Scalloped Dhurrie Rug-3'x5' (90x150cm)
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn....
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
$384 Sale Price
30% Off
2
7"x8
2" Ivory-Brown Vase Design Silk
Textured Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Papyrus White with Brown, Directional Vase Design, Silk with Textured Wool, Hand Knotted, Runner, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool & Silk
Latex: No Pile
height: 0.25 Inches
Styl...
Category
2010s Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug/Wall Art by Jean Arp Edition Marie Cuttoli/Lucie Weill
By Jean Arp
Located in North Miami, FL
As featured in architectural digest's article (August 31, 2013) of Geoffrey Beene's guest bedroom, this rug was acquired at his estate sale after his passing.
Conceived, circa 1928-1930 and executed in the 1960s by Marie Cuttoli...
Category
1960s Algerian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
2
3"x4
5" Sterling Blue Modern Lori Buft Animal Figurines Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Sterling Blue, Modern, Lori Buft Gabbeh with Small Animal Figurines, Thick and Plush, Pure Wool, Hand Knotted, Mat, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Latex: No Pile
height: 0.25 ...
Category
2010s Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Dragon Vintage Tibetan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Colorful one-of-a-kind Tibetan rug from the 3rd quarter of the 20th century with a dragon motif
Measures: 3'4'' x 5'7''.
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
20th Century Vintage Hereke Silk Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Add a work of art and a rich story to your home with this extraordinary vintage silk rug from Türkiye's renowned Hereke weaving tradition. Renowned for the Ottoman Empire's palace we...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
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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