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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: Early 20th Century
Period: 18th Century
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
handwoven in Oushak Turkey circa 1880. A village workshop weaving of Classic style and structure.
Construction: All wool pile on a wool foundation, non depressed warp weave using ...
Category
19th Century Turkish Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$58,000
Zabihi Collection 20th Century Belgian Hand Loom Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th-century Belgian Tapestry
Details
rug no. j4382
size 4' 7" x 6' 11" (140 x 211 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Belle Époque Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
716 - 19th Century Turkish Textile
Located in Paris, FR
716 - 19th century Turkish textile.
Category
1880s Turkestan Islamic Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Peking 100 Antiques Carpet (7
3" x 8
4" - 220 x 255)
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Chinese Peking 100 Antiques Carpet
7'3" x 8'4" - 220 x 255
Category
Early 1900s Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid 19th Century Chinese Ningxia Carpet ( 12
6" x 18
2" - 380 x 555)
Located in New York, NY
Mid 19th Century Chinese Ningxia Carpet with Foo Dogs 石獅
( 12' 6" x 18' 2" - 380 x 555)
Category
1850s Chinese Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Tekke Turkmen Ensi of Classic Design with Good Colour
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Antique Tekke Turkmen Ensi of classic design with good colour.
Ensi are considered to be traditional ceremonial door hangings for the entrance to the tri...
Category
19th Century Turkmen Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Velvet
Late 19th Century Antique French Aubusson Rug, Hotel Lobby Size Carpet
By Eugène-Pierre Gourdet, Jules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise
Located in Dallas, TX
74394 Late 19th Century Antique Aubusson Rug, 14'06 x 25'03. A French Aubusson rug refers to a type of flat-weave rug that originated in the town of Aubusson, located in the Creuse region of central France. These rugs have a long history dating back to the 15th century, and they are renowned for their exquisite craftsmanship, intricate designs, and fine materials.
Exuding an aura of true decadence, this Late 19th Century antique French Aubusson rug emerges as a mesmerizing testament to handwoven beauty. Its intricate details and luxurious texture captivate the senses, offering a glimpse into the opulent world of Aubusson craftsmanship.
At its heart lies an elaborate design reminiscent of a palatial facade. A central acanthus leaf oval ceiling medallion, outlined by complementary scrollwork, evokes romantic connotations, while an array of quincunx motifs, reminiscent of the ceiling designs by Jules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise and Eugene-Pierre Gourdet, adorn the field in an alluring pattern.
Trompe l'oeil filigree adorns a delicate light pink oval band encircling the inner composition, where a rose festoon intertwines with a floral swag, adding a touch of delicate elegance. Resplendent round cartouche pendants dangle from an undulating ribbon band entwined with floral swag borders, further enhancing the rug's grandeur.
This antique Aubusson rug is enclosed by an acanthus ribbon border, coupled with an outer scallop border, creating a refined frame for its formal composition. These design elements, customary for Aubusson arrangements, showcase the style's predominant French influence, featuring ornate armorial medallions within intricate borders of rinceaux and garnished foliage.
But it is not only the embellishments that captivate; the extraordinary use of color adds depth and allure to the rug's narrative. Each hue harmonizes with the next, creating a mesmerizing dance that speaks with a timeless voice of sensual decadence and stately elegance.
In its entirety, this Aubusson masterpiece weaves together the tender, emotive, and vibrant details of human history, embodying the grand charm of a textile that transcends time, leaving an indelible mark on those who behold its beauty.
Abrash.
Desirable Age Wear. Some Discoloration.
Handwoven wool.
Made in France.
Measures: 14'06 x 25'03.
Hotel Lobby Size Carpet 15 x 25 Rug...
Category
Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$102,900 Sale Price
25% Off
Handmade Antique Afghan Baluch Rug 3.5
x 5.7
, 1910s - 1N117
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Own a piece of Central Asian nomadic history with this compelling Antique Afghan Baluch Rug, hand-knotted from high-quality tribal wool circa the 1910s. Baluch rugs, named after the ...
Category
1910s French Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Pillow Cover Made from an Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug Fragment
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry clean is recommended.
Item above is made from an antique rug therefore not in brand new condition.
Category
Late 19th Century Caucasian Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Pair of Antique Persian Afshar Rugs
Located in New York, NY
A set of PersianAfshar throw-size rugs from the early 20th Century.
Measure: 2' x 2'3'' respectively.
Category
Early 20th Century Tabriz Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning example of early 20th-century Chinese Art Deco weaving, this rug features a deep navy blue field framed by a wide violet border, creating a dramatic contrast that enhances...
Category
1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1920 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Rug Floral Vase Runner 3x10 1880 97x287cm
Located in New York, NY
1920 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Rug Floral Vase Runner 3x10 c.1880
3'2" x 9'5" 97cm x 287cm
A magnificent antique French tapestry depict...
Category
1920s French Baroque Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Antique Persian Fine Heriz Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
A hand-knotted antique Heriz rug with a medallion geometric design on a rust field. This rug measures 9'9" x 13'3".
Circa 1920
Category
1920s Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Silk Embroidery. 4 ft. 5 in x 7 ft. 5 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully antique Persian silk Rashti Embroidery textile 70225, country of origin: Persia, date circa 1900. Size: 4 ft. 5 in x 7 ft. 5 in (1.35 m x 2.26 m).
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Other Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a mint green field surrounded by a wide burnt orange border, and all overlaid with multicolored prunus blossoms and peonies.
Category
1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Persian Bakshaish Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79229 Late 19th Century Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug, 12'01 x 15'06. Woven beneath the expansive skies of northwest Persia in the twilight of the 19th century, this one-of-a-kind, h...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Bakshaish Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$40,950 Sale Price
25% Off
18th Century W. Chinese Ningxia K
ang Carpet ( 4
10" x 10
)
Located in New York, NY
18th Century W. Chinese Ningxia K'ang Carpet ( 4'10" x 10' )
Category
1750s Chinese Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1920
s Margareta Ahlstedt-Willandt Finnish Röllakan, Art Deco Bauhaus
Located in Dallas, TX
78477 Margareta Ahlstedt-Willandt Finnish Flatweave Rug, 06'04 x 09'10. Woven in the golden hush between seasons, this antique Finnish flatweave rug ...
Category
Early 20th Century Finnish Colonial Revival Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$10,499 Sale Price
37% Off
Garden Box Design Antique Persian Tabriz Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
A room size antique Persian Tabriz Oriental rug woven early 20th century with a garden box all over design in earth tones
Measures: 10' 12'11''.
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Romantic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a chic gray field surround by another gray border, and all overlaid with my...
Category
1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Navajo Carpet, Folk Rug, Handmade Wool, Beige, Gray, Soft Coral
Located in Port Washington, NY
Navajo rugs and blankets are textiles produced by Navajo people of the four corners area of the United States. Navajo textiles are highly regarded and have been sought after as trade...
Category
Early 20th Century American Navajo Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning and rare late 19th century Persian Sultanabad rug with the most wonderful central floral medallion living amidst a field of more stylized flowers all woven in brilliant cr...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid-18th Century English George III Axminster Carpet (13
8" x 15
8" - 417 x 478)
Located in New York, NY
Mid-18th Century English Axminster Carpet - George III Period
13'8" x 15'8" - 417 x 478
Category
1750s English George III Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Kashmir Moon Shawl Fragment, 1850s
Located in Istanbul, TR
Cut and shut, it has some holes but the looks is still very unusual.
Category
Mid-19th Century Indian Islamic Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid 19th Century Chinese Ningxia Carpet ( 9
x 13
- 275 x 395 cm )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 19th Century Chinese Ningxia Carpet ( 9' x 13' - 275 x 395 cm )
Category
1840s Chinese Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Haji Jalili Rug ( 2
x 2
10" - 61 x 86 )
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Haji Jalili Rug ( 2' x 2'10" - 61 x 86 )
Category
1890s Persian Tabriz Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Art deco Chinese Rugs
Located in Evanston, IL
Introducing our splendid of Imperial garden Chinese art deco rug, where artistry intertwines with symbolism. The enchanting jade gold field hosts a majestic garden of Life...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Square Antique Persian Bidjar Rug with Floral Motifs in Brown, Tan,
Green
Located in Atlanta, GA
Square Antique Persian Bidjar Rug with Floral Motifs in Brown, Tan, & Green. EMB-22118-15010, country of origin / type: Iran / Bidjar, circa 1900
Measures: 4'6 x 4'11.
This antique ...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug 5
x 6.4
, 1920s - 2B99
Located in Bordeaux, FR
A Celebration of Persian Garden Design
Command attention with this striking antique Persian Bakhtiari rug, hand-knotted from highly durable wool circa the 1920s. Originating from the...
Category
1920s French Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Tunisian Gafsa Carpet ( 5
9" x 7
5" - 175 x 226 )
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century Tunisian Gafsa Carpet ( 5'9" x 7'5" - 175 x 226 )
Category
1890s Tunisian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique American Navajo Tribal Rug
Located in New York, NY
A highly decorative 20th-century American Navajo rug with a geometric tribal design
Measures: 3'2'' x 4'10''.
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid 19th Century Chinese Silk Embroidery ( 3
x 3
10" - 90 x 118 )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 19th Century Chinese Silk Embroidery ( 3' x 3'10" - 90 x 118 )
Category
1850s Chinese Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Phenomenal Ivory and Olive Color with Florid Design Antique Axminster Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-18th Century English Axminster Carpet ( 3'4" x 17'4" - 102 x 528 )
Category
1750s English George III Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Ivory Orange Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Rug in ivory and orange
Details
rug no. j3814
size 3' x 5' 1" (91 x 155 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Outsider Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Malayer accent rug handmade during the early 20th century.
Measures: 4' 3" x 6' 0"
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 9
x 11
6" - 274 x 351 )
Located in New York, NY
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 9' x 11'6" - 274 x 351 )
Category
1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Rug Collection Red Turkish Kars Rug Dated 1906
Located in New York, NY
A Primitive early 20th-century Turkish Kars Village Rug with an open field design on a abrashed red ground dated 1906
Details
rug no. j2516
size 6' 7" x 8' 6" (201 x 259 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Futurist Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Ivory French Aubusson Rug. Size: 10 ft x 13 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
Stunning antique French Aubusson rug, country of origin: France, date circa 1900 - Size: 10 ft x 13 ft 6 in (3.05 m x 4.11 m).
This delicate French Aubusson rug has a dreamy, romantic feel. It was created around the turn of the 20th century. Even though it is over 100 years old, it is the perfect piece for several contemporary design trends.
This piece is recognizably an Aubusson that uses softer pinks and pastels, which is a hallmark of Aubusson works. This carpet is a finely woven tapestry. It has a backing to protect it from wear. The design has a Rococo feel with its sweeping curves, scrollwork, and trompe l’oeil floral patterns. Curvy, natural forms are a characteristic of late Baroque and Victorian design.
This carpet would be perfectly at home in a formal room with gilding, elegant antique furniture, and brocades throughout. It has a classic feel that is refined and elegant. It also has an aged look that gives it a shabby chic feel, too. Romance pink and millennial pink are among the most popular color trends...
Category
Early 20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century Chinese Ningxia Carpet ( 9
10" x 12
- 300 x 365 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Chinese Ningxia Carpet ( 9'10" x 12' - 300 x 365 )
Category
1880s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Goldenrod Traditional Antique Persian Mahal Rug
Located in New York, NY
Highly decorative Persian Mahal rug with a rare goldenrod colored field. Pretty accents in rust, blues, tomato red and green.
Measures: 6'10” x 9'8”.
Category
1920s Persian Bakshaish Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Burgundy Persian Floral Sarouk Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79012 Antique Persian Sarouk Rug, 02'07 x 04'10. This hand-knotted wool antique Persian Sarouk rug is a mesmerizing display of the rich artistry and enduring craftsmanship that defin...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Colonial Revival Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$2,310 Sale Price
25% Off
Louis XIV Style Antique French Aubusson Verdure Tapestry, Venus and Adonis
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-18th Century Antique French Aubusson Verdure Tapestry, Venus and Adonis Wall Hanging 13'09 x 09'05. A rare jewel from the heart of 18th-century France, this handwoven wool and silk Aubusson verdure tapestry offers more than aesthetic beauty—it is a portal to a bygone era of aristocratic grandeur and mythological reverence. Woven by master artisans whose skill and devotion were reserved for the noble elite, this extraordinary tapestry captures the romantic tragedy of Venus and Adonis in a style that pays homage to the great Italian Baroque painters—Francesco Albani...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
$52,499 Sale Price
25% Off
Art Deco Antique Purple Wool Rug Handmade with Chinese Floral Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
This hand-knotted wool Antique Chinese Art Deco rug features a floral design with multicolored hues on a purple background and a light purple frame.
This rug measures 10'2" x 13'5".
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid 19th Century W. Chinese Ningxia Kang Carpet ( 7
2" x 13
2" - 218 x 402 )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 19th Century W. Chinese Ningxia Kang Carpet ( 7'2" x 13'2" - 218 x 402 )
Category
1850s Chinese Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Butterscotch Brown and Sky Blue Moroccan Wool Rug in Square Shape
Located in New York, NY
Greens, browns and blues in a 100% wool make this piece a one of a kind Moroccan rug.
Category
1920s Moroccan Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Fine Antique French Aubusson Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Four bouquet-centered corner cartouches anchor emphatic giant dark brown pointed L-shapes. The small eggshell field is gently convex or lobed and shows the inevitable rose bouquet in...
Category
Early 1900s French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Bidjar Rug 4
7
x 6
8
Located in New York, NY
Antique Bidjar Rug 4'7'' x 6'8''. The navy indigo field displays a three by four allover pattern of palmette octofoils in teal, red and rose, with smaller, pinched secondary devices....
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$3,840 Sale Price
20% Off
Zabihi Collection Large Persian Antique Bakhtiari Rug
Located in New York, NY
1920s Persian Bakhtiari Rug with an all-over colorful geometric design surrounded by a floral border
Details
rug no. j4187
size 11' 9" x 16' 5" (358 x 500 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Heriz Persian Handmade Medallion Motif Rusted Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Heriz hand-knotted wool rug with a rust field. This Persian rug has navy-blue, brown, and beige accents in a gorgeous all-over geometric medallion floral motif.
...
Category
1920s Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Peking Carpet ( 13
x 16
6" - 396 x 503 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Chinese Peking Carpet ( 13' x 16'6" - 396 x 503 )
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique French Tapestry Verdure Birds Wool
Silk 1920 6x7
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Tapestry Verdure Birds Wool & Silk 1920 6x7
6' x 7'3" 221cm x 183cm
"A magnificent antique French tapestry depicting birds amongst a verdure setting. Beautiful colo...
Category
1920s French Baroque Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Vintage Silk Hereke Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
An Exquisite Early 20th Century Hereke Silk Prayer Rug
This extraordinary vintage Hereke silk rug, dating from the early 20th century, is a magnificent example of Turkish weaving art...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
$5,900
Zabihi Collection 19th Century Persian Hadji Jali Li Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
Stunning super quality 19th century one of a kind Persian Tabriz Rug featuring a spiraling boteh outer border. 9'6'' x 12'6''
Since the middle of the 19th century, Tabriz has lead...
Category
19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$28,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Bidjar Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Bidjar runner with alternating floral striped pattern surrounded by multiple complementary floral borders.
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$2,850
Antique Malayer Handmade Allover Designed Beige And Blue Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Malayer hand-knotted wool rug with a beige field. This Malayer piece has a blue frame and brown accent in a gorgeous all-over Medallion design.
This rug measures...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Islamic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century Uzbek Bukhara Suzani Textile, Embroidered Wall Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
78197 Rare 19th Century Antique Uzbek Bukhara Suzani Tapestry, 03'07 x 05'00. Behold the Mid-19th Century Antique Uzbek Bukhara Suzani Tapestry, a rare and resplendent treasure that ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Uzbek Suzani Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Silk
$26,250 Sale Price
25% Off
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
Bolster Turkish Angora Oushak Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an angora Oushak pillow.
12'' x 19''
Category
1910s Turkish Oushak Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
$199 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Persian Malayer by Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
A mesmerizing Antique Persian Malayer rug that is stunningly woven in aan allover botanical motifs in the soothing muted tones of aegean blue and cinnamon. This breathtaking rug is a...
Category
Early 1900s Persian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Large Antique Chinese Pecking Rug with Flowers and Vases in Navy Blue and Tan
Located in Atlanta, GA
Navy blue and tan antique Chinese Art Deco rug with flowers and vases, rug l11-0805, country of origin / type: China / Art Deco, circa 1920.
Handwoven in the first part of 20th ce...
Category
1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$6,500 Sale Price
35% Off
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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