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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Antique Bakhtiari Tacheh Tribal Rug
Located in Milan, IT
Tacheh are wool saddle bags employed by the nomadic people of the Bakhtiari tribe. These were principally used for the storage and transport of wheat. This complete, opened example a...
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1920s Azerbaijani Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Oversized Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
Oversized Antique Persian Tabriz Rug Size: 14'10" × 20'8" (452 × 629 cm) This magnificent oversized Persian Tabriz rug, dating to the late 19th century, is an extraordinary represent...
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Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Patchwork Contemporary Rug in Red, Blue, and Neutral Geometric Patterns
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
This striking hand-tufted rug is designed as a modern patchwork composition, bringing together a mix of geometric motifs, floral outlines, and bold graphic patterns. Each “block” is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Acrylic

Early 20th Century Donegal Arts Crafts Carpet Designed by Gavin Morton
Located in New York, NY
Donegal Arts and Crafts Carpet Killybegs, Ireland Early 20th century Gavin Morton Design Wool pile of symmetric knots on a wool foundation. M...
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Early 1900s Irish Arts and Crafts Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Organic Modern Moroccan Rug, Biophilic Design Meets Enigmatic Japandi
Located in Dallas, TX
30990 Organic Modern Biophilic Moroccan Rug, 12'01 x 13'11. In the mystical realm of design, where shadows sway and secrets linger, Biophilia and the enigmatic charm of Japandi style...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Japonisme Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

cc-tapis Lunar Addiction Rectangle Undyed Rug by Studiopepe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave, a Himalayan wool and linen, coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 89.000 indiv...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

Tribal Late 20th Century Handmade Persian Pictorial Bakhtiari Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian tribal pictorial rug handmade by the Bakhtiari tribe during the late 20th century. Measures: 4' 1" x 6' 4".
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Late 20th Century Persian Tribal Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

The Forsyth Woolly Shag Rug - Natural, 9x12
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Introducing The Shag Rug collection. Anne and Maggie grew up with a 1970s Flokati rug their Mom shlepped home from Greece during her world travels. They've been wanting to recreate t...
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2010s Turkish Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Mohair

Barn Red Antique Persian Heriz Hand Knotted Pure Wool Clean Oriental 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...
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1920s Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Persian Tabriz Area Rugs Antique Brown Green Ivory
Located in Dallas, TX
Whisper of History: A Faded Hand-Knotted Persian Tabriz Wool Small Rug Discover the understated elegance of a true vintage treasure with this exquisite hand-knotted Persian Tabriz wo...
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20th Century Persian Tabriz Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

13 x19 4" Bone White Oversized Afghan Khamyab Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Bone White, Oversized, Afghan Khamyab, Hand Knotted, Denser Weave with Shiny Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Traditional Primary...
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2010s Afghan Tribal Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

The Timeless Anatolian Court: A Modern Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
54043 Light Blue New Modern Turkish Oushak Rug, 11'10 x 15'00. This hand knotted modern Turkish Oushak rug stands as a contemporary heir to one of Anatolia’s most esteemed weaving le...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Modern Moroccan Beni Mrirt Rug – Abstract Earth Tone Wool, 10x13
Located in New York, NY
A bold artistic statement, this hand-knotted Moroccan Beni Mrirt rug features a stunning abstract composition in rich earth tones—burnt sienna, chocolate brown, and ivory. Woven by s...
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2010s Moroccan Organic Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Gabbeh Persian Rug, Indigo with Vibrant Geometric Patterns - Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 5x6 Persian Gabbeh rug is the latest entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of rare tribal pieces. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960. On the Design: A symphony of color a...
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1950s Persian Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Tulu Shag Rug in Brown with Colorful Geometric Stripes - Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and originating from Turkey circa 1950-1960, this 3x4 vintage Tulu rug is a rich new minimalist piece among the latest curations in Rug & Kilim’s mid-century co...
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1950s Turkish Tulu Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

The Moonlit Garden: An Antique Chinese Art Deco Masterpiece of Celestial Grace
Located in Dallas, TX
77452 Rare Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug, 08'11 x 11'06. Like a moonlit garden glimpsed through twilight, this hand-knotted wool antique Chinese Art Deco rug unfurls with dreamlike elegance and profound symbolic depth. Its celestial navy field glows like an endless night sky, setting the stage for a lyrical interplay of blossoms and birds drifting in graceful harmony. A rich red inner border adds warmth and contrast, embracing the nocturne tableau, while the overall asymmetrical yet balanced composition reflects the golden age of Shanghai Art Deco in the 1920s and 1930s, where classical Chinese motifs converged with the bold palettes and refined modernist lines of the era. From corner to corner, signature blossoms bloom in exquisite profusion, each carrying timeless meaning. Plum blossoms, peonies, lotuses, and chrysanthemums — the revered Four Gentlemen — unfold as symbols of the seasons and of human virtues: resilience, honor, purity, and longevity. The plum blossom’s delicate blooms rise defiantly in winter; the peony bursts forth in spring with opulent promise of wealth; the lotus lifts itself unsullied from summer waters; and the chrysanthemum radiates autumn’s golden serenity. Interspersed among them, vines and berries weave arabesques across the surface, suggesting both divine order and organic freedom, a duality at the heart of Chinese art. At the crown, a luminous lantern descends, radiating festivity and guiding light. Across the field, songbirds flit with wings outstretched, symbols of transcendence and spiritual freedom. Along the lower border, a pair of mandarin ducks rests among reeds and water lilies — eternal emblems of fidelity and marital harmony. These painterly creatures, poised in mid-flight or repose, are not mere decoration but custodians of deeper meaning, enriching this exquisite work of art with layers of cultural resonance and quiet storytelling. The taupe outer border completes the exclusive masterpiece, scattered with blossoms and sprigs, its softened tones evoking a garden wall kissed with ivy...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Malayer Handmade Medallion Designed Beige Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Malayer hand-knotted wool rug with a beige field. This Malayer piece has a brown and blue accent in a gorgeous all-over Medallion design. This rug measures: 4'4"...
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Early 20th Century Persian Islamic Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Caramel Leopard Accent Accessory Animal Print Handmade Wool Rug by Joseph Carini
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary and timeless twist on the classic leopard print, this is the perfect accent rug for your space! Shown here in one of many customizable colorways, the leopard animal pr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Swedish Rag Rug
Located in Boden, SE
A fantastically Swedish Rag Rug in beautiful color & pattern. Handwoven in Boden Northern Sweden . The rug is freshly washed. Vintage & antique Swedish Rag Rug...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Country Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

Homage Preparedness Rug by Josef Albers
Located in Jersey City, NJ
100% wool rug hand-dyed and hand-tufted 5'9" x 5'9" (1.75 meters x 1.75 meters) printed tag showing edition details and signature edition of 100 Produced in association with the Jos...
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2010s European Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Turkoman Bukhara Rug, circa 1970
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Hand knotted wool pile on a cotton foundation. circa 1970 Dimensions: 10'7" x 12'9" Origin: Iran Condition: Excellent Field color: Burgundy Border color: Ivory ...
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1970s Persian Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Suzani from Djizak, Uzbekistan, Central Asia, Late 19th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
A rather good example of the group of suzanis from Djizak, Uzbekistan. Finely embroidered in silk on a cotton background.   
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Late 19th Century Uzbek Islamic Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Silk

Bobyrug’s Wonderful Antique French Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful mid century original French Aubusson tapestry with nice romantic design and beautiful colors, entirely hand woven with wool a...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Tribal Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This mid-20th century Turkish Anatolian tribal carpet, measuring 7' 9" x 10' 0", presents a striking composition that balances bold geometry with subtle intricacy. The deep aubergine...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim with Geometric Patterns in Tones of Green
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 9x12 Swedish style kilim is from the inventive “Nu” texture in Rug & Kilim’s award-winning Scandinavian flat weave collection. Handwoven in wool. Further On the Design: This...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Charlotte Perriand Vérité Rug For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand Vérité Rug For Cassina Artisan skill blends with contemporary design in this rug conceptualized by Charlotte Perriand during her stay in Japan in 1940. Heritage ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wood

Modern Flat-Weave Handmade Striped Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern flat-weave handmade wool rug. This Kilim rug has a brown and beige field with accents of blue in a gorgeous geometric striped design. This rug measures: 4'11" x 6...
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2010s Afghan Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

21st Century Contemporary Floral Rug
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
Elevate your living space with the timeless allure of our handcrafted Contemporary rug, straight from the artisans of Nepal. Sourced from the finest wool, our rugs not only exude lux...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

21st Century Contemporary Floral Rug
21st Century Contemporary Floral Rug
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Semi Old Vintage Handwoven Wool Mut Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a South Anatolian Vintage / Semi-old Handwoven Kilim from the town of Mut in Mersin Province, located in the Mediterranean region of Anatolia, Turkey. These kilims are renown...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber

cc-tapis Bliss Round Red Rug by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the CC-Tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave, Himalayan wool and pure silk coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 152.000 ind...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

10 x 14 Modern Indian Texture Handmade Wool Rug in a Solid Light Green
Located in Norwalk, CT
This contemporary Indian hand-knotted wool rug is thoughtfully crafted by skilled artisans and boasts a minimalist design. Its soft light green color acts as a versatile foundation, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Persian Kerman Pictorial Rug, Nader Shah Afshahr, Tapestry Wall Hanging
Located in Dallas, TX
73703 Antique Persian Kerman Pictorial rug, Nader Shah Afshahr, Tapestry Wall Hanging. This antique Kerman rug displays a pictorial scene of Nader Shah Afsh...
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Late 19th Century Persian Archaistic Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Small Tribal Afghan Antique Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 19th-century antique Ersari rug with cotton back and zipper closure. Measures: 14'' x 16''.
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Early 20th Century Tribal Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton, Foam

Handmade Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug, 1970s, 1C820
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade vintage Moroccan Berber rug in original good condition. The rug has been made in white wool, it is from circa1970s. ...
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1970s Moroccan Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Large Turkish Floor Size Rustic Floral Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an early 20th century Turkish rug in a soft warm palette in rustic colors with a floral motif. Zipper closure and poly-fill insert provided. Measures: 17" x 28".
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Early 20th Century Asian Rustic Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton, Foam, Wool

Rug Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Custom Rug in Green with Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 12x15 custom rug design is an exciting new addition to Rug Kilim’s Scandinavian rug collection—a new line of flatweaves, made with a luxurious blend of handwoven wool and ...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

The Gaia Rug by Sister by Studio Ashby
Located in London, GB
The Gaia Rug is inspired by the Greek goddess of earth. It boasts playful abstract motifs and a stunning colour palette that’s sure to make a statement in any space. This item is ma...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Persian Haji Jalili Tabriz Rug 4 7 x 6 6
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Haji Jalili Tabriz Rug 4'7'' x 6'6''. The ruby-tomato field shows virtually no abrash while carrying the double pendanted pointed and scalloped navy medallion and an ...
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1890s Persian Tabriz Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Cross Cream Jute Style Rug in Scandinavian Design
Located in Floral Park, NY
The Jute collection is woven with strong all-natural plant fibers in a modern rustic design. Equally as rugged as Minimalist. Available in three different patterns using our signatur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Minimalist Rugs and Carpets

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Jute

Rug Kilim’s Custom Pictorial Tiger-Skin Runner Design
Located in Long Island City, NY
This custom rug design is a new addition to the Tigers Collection by Rug & Kilim. Hand-knotted in wool, its design recaptures classic Tibetan Tiger rugs in a bold new style and high-end quality. On The Design: These pictures reflect a 4x20 runner...
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2010s Pakistani Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug with Gold Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 9x12 rug is a new Swedish style flatweaves from the Scandinavian Kilim Collection by Rug & Kilim. Handwoven in all-natural aloe, its design reflects a contemporary take on mid-c...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Dragon Rug Wool Silk Style Chinese Imperial Carpet Blue Beige, Djoharian Design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Dragon Rug imperial design wool and silk in style of Chinese Kansu carpets 5.6 x 8 ft. A beautiful contemporary dragon design rug, hand knotted using finest Chinese mulberry silk (8...
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2010s Nepalese Chinese Export Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

1960 s Berber Tikdift Zanagah Moroccan Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79186 Vintage Tikdift Moroccan Rug, 05'02 x 08'00. A vivid expression of tribal imagination and pastoral lore, this hand-knotted wool vintage Berber Tikdift Moroccan rug from the Zan...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Aesthetic Movement Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Nordic Firelight: A Rare Scandinavian Swedish Rya Masterpiece in Full Bloom
Located in Dallas, TX
79051 Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Rya, 05'03 x 07'06. Immerse yourself in the magnetic vibrancy of this hand-knotted wool Swedish rya rug—a dazzling artifact of mid-20th century Sca...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Aesthetic Movement Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Antique Persian Serapi Rug 11 ft 10 in x 18 ft
Located in New York, NY
Large Intricate Warm Tone Antique Persian Serapi Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: 1890
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19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Persian Tabriz. Since the 19th century, Iran started exporting artisan carpets around the world, especially to Europe. Artists used one of the three versions of...
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

10 x13 8" Storm Gray Hand Knotted Sultani Floral Pattern Soft Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Afghan Sultani All Over Floral Pattern, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old we...
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2010s Afghan Tribal Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Distressed Style Rug in Beige-Brown, Purple Geometric Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool, a beautiful 6 x 8 take on distressed rug styles from Rug & Kilim’s Homage Collection. Inspired by the celebrated Scandinavian rug design and colorway, the rug e...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug Kilim s Hand-Knotted Modern Gradiant Rug in Pink, Beige and Blue Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
An 8x9 modern rug from the abstract styles in Rug & Kilim’s New & Modern Collection. Hand-knotted in wool and sheen silk, this quiet piece creates a gradience in pale pink and blue b...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

Nice Modern and Abstract Design Silk Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Wonderful modern design silk rug with beautiful abstract design and nice colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with silk velvet on cotton foundation.
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Silk

Vintage Tuareg Mat Runner, Luminous Bronze with Rich Brown Stripes - Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage rug and floor covering is a 2x6 Tuareg runner mat from the nomadic tribe of the same name. Handwoven with reeds in Mauritania circa 1950-1960, it is an exciting new addi...
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1660s Mauritanian Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Handmade Antique Persian Hamadan Runner Rug 3.5 x 9.4 1920s - 1N79
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Authentic Village Craft: Antique Handmade Persian Hamadan Wool Runner Step into the enduring legacy of Persian village weaving with this authentic handmade antique Hamadan rug, craft...
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1920s French Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique French Aubusson Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Aubusson Rug Size: 13'5" × 14'8" (408 × 447 cm) A triumph of French decorative arts, this magnificent 19th-century Aubusson rug from circa 1870 is a celebration of sym...
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Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

3 x 10 Modern Designed Sultanabad Wool Runner Handmade In Red
Located in Norwalk, CT
Introducing a stunning modern Sultanabad hand-knotted wool runner, featuring a rich red field. This beautifully crafted runner is accented with warm tones of tan, blue, and brown, al...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Sultanabad Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Orange Antique Persian Sarouk Ferehan Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th century Sarouk Ferehan Antique Rug in predominantly orange. Details rug no. j4388 size 3' 4" x 5' (102 x 152 cm)
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Early 20th Century Persian Vienna Secession Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Turkish Vintage Anatolian Rug 5 3" x 7 11" #16854
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Vintage Anatolian Rug 5'3" x 7'11" #16854 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces at , where elegance meets functionality. Eleva...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Old Vintage Tekke Bukhara Turkmen Carpet, Bokhara Buhara Turkoman Rug
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Central Asian Old Tekke Bukhara Turkmen Carpet from the Turkmenistan Bukhara region with a rare and beautiful color composition. Bukhara carpet (Turkmen Rug, Bokhara, Bu...
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Mid-20th Century Uzbek Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Natural Fiber

Antique Kirman Handmade Multicolor Medallion Floral Oversize Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
An extraordinary Beautiful antique Kirman hand-knotted wool rug with a beige and red field. This Persian rug has multicolor accents in a gorgeous medallion floral pattern design. ...
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Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4497
Located in Tokyo, JP
We made a cushion cover using the undamaged parts of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is cut out fro...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Natural Fiber, Organic Material

21st Century Persian Sultanabad Large Room Size Carpet by Galerie Shabab
Located in New York, NY
A modern Persian Sultanabad large room size carpet handmade during the 21st century. Measures: 11' 10" x 15' 4"
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Sultanabad Rugs and Carpets

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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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