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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Period: 18th Century
1820s Pink
Camel Floral European English Axminster Rug 14
4" x 16
2" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Early 19th Century English Armorial Axminster Carpet (14'4" x 16'2" - 437 x 497)
This is a particularly colorful late Regency period Axminster carpet, with an astonishing double flor...
Category
1820s English Other Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
A Kum Kapi Silk and Metal Thread Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Kum Kapi unusual Polonaise design silk and metal thread rug
Size : 142×210 cm
Kumkapı was a village with Armenian population where pure silk rugs with extraordinary quality were wo...
Category
19th Century Turkish Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Metal
1890s Heather Gray Red Floral Design Antique American Hooked Rug 3
x 4
Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique American hooked rug, size: 3'0" x 4'0".
his exceptional piece represents the finest folk art tradition within the genre of antique rugs. Hooked rugs, often crafted from repu...
Category
1890s American Folk Art Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau 19th Century Exuberant Vintage Spanish Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Exuberant Vintage Spanish Rug
Size: 13'6" × 18'3" (411 × 556 cm)
Bold, vibrant, and undeniably regal, this vintage Spanish rug encapsulates the ornate grandeur of Iberia...
Category
Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Oushak Carpet, Turkish Rugs, Handmade Oriental Rugs, Light Blue, Coral
Located in Port Washington, NY
West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs have always been on top of the list for having fine oriental rugs.
Oushak rugs suc...
Category
19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Tulu Rug, Orange and Green Checkered Pattern - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted high-pile wool in Turkey, this 5x4 vintage Tulu rug is a distinguished addition to Rug & Kilim’s collection of traditional Turkish textiles. Its warm orange, b...
Category
1660s Turkish Tulu Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$2,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Zabihi Collection Antique Caucasian Kuba 19th Century Wide Runner
Located in New York, NY
19th century kuba shirvan antique runner with a tribal pattern on a navy color field
Measures: 3'11'' x 12'1''.
Category
Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Fantastic Antique Caucasian Sumak Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic Antique Caucasian Sumak carpet or rug. An impressive antique flat-weave carpet or rug from the Caucasus, woven in the intricate "Sumak" brocading technique, with rich detai...
Category
Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Sumak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$27,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Malayer Persian Wool Runner Rug
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Malayer Persian Wool Runner Rug. It is beautifully worn and thread baring. Edge wear illustrated.
Category
1890s Persian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$3,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Konya Hotamis Kilim Rug Wool Old Central Anatolian Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is Central Anatolian Antique Kilim from the Hotamis, Konya region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
This highly collectible antique kilim has wonderful special color...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Kilim Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Natural Fiber, Wool
$9,000 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique Sultanabad Mahal Persian Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A connoisseur caliber late 19th century Persian Sultanabad carpet.
Measures: 10'5'' x 13'10''
Woven in a series of villages in Western Central Iran, Sultanabad carpets employ o...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Agra Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1880s Antique Persian Serapi Blue Wool Rug Featuring a Medallion Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This exquisite antique hand-knotted Persian Serapi rug is a timeless testament to artisanal mastery. Set against a warm beige and deep navy blue backdrop, its striking central medall...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Nazmiyal Collection Antique French Aubusson Rug 14 ft 7 in x 16 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Aubusson Rug Handwoven Floral in Soft Pastels – "Chateau Bloom," Origin: France, Circa Late 18th Century
Category
Late 18th Century French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Heriz Serapi Rug, circa 1890 11
5 x 14
4
Located in New York, NY
Antique Heriz Serapi rug, circa 1890, 11'5 x 14'4. This carpet is a Fine example of the eccentric and imaginative Serapi quality Heriz carpets woven at the end of the 19th century. T...
Category
19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Ferahan Rug with Intricate Allover Floral Design 10
2 x 14
2
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 10'2 x 14'2
Antique Persian Ferahan Rug with Intricate Allover Floral Design 10'2 x 14'2. Keivan Woven Arts/ rug/EN-115910, country of origin / type: Iran / Ferahan, circa...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Pretty fine antique silk french Aubusson tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century French Aubusson tapestry with a nice design in the garden, two women sitting and talking while a man plays music, with nice light colours with yello...
Category
Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
19th Century Serapi Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An outstanding late 19th century Persian Serapi rug with the most beautiful central medallion with a stylized floral and leaf pattern woven in wonderful and brilliant crimsons, light...
Category
1880s Persian Serapi Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$58,000
Fully Embroidered Antique Suzani from Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Late 19th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Suzanis from the regions of Tahkent and Pishkent have some astral names such az ‘moon sky’,
‘star sky ‘. The main characteristic of these suzanis is that of ...
Category
Late 19th Century Uzbek Suzani Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Late 16th Century Brussels Historical Tapestry, with Famed Roman General Scipio
Located in New York, NY
A Brussels historical tapestry, attributed to Martin Reymbouts, late 16th century. From the Story of Scipio series, the renowned Roman general, victorious after the Punic War, with k...
Category
16th Century Belgian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$149,995 Sale Price
25% Off
Tibetan Saddle Carpet with Floral Medallions, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusually-shaped carpet is known as a "makden" and was originally used by a nomadic traveler as an artful covering for his horse. Placed between the saddle and the horse, the makden cushioned the rigid saddle and kept the horse warm in cold climates. Most under-saddle carpets...
Category
Late 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Fabric, Wool
Azerbaijan Rug Antique Wool Blue Red Carpet Handmade
Located in Wembley, GB
This fine wool rug is an excellent example of antique Caucasian rugs. Woven by hand in the 1880s with a bold statement design. The central pattern has been woven on a deep blue field with stand out red medallions and animal motifs surrounding the design. A layered repeat pattern border has then framed this. This piece was woven in Azerbaijan, bounded by the Caspian Sea and the Caucasus Mountains, which span Asia and Europe. The raw materials used are of the finest quality, with only the best hand-spun wool and cotton, dyed with organic dyeing techniques and delicately woven on looms to create this elegant piece.
Place this piece in a cosy classic interior or a sophisticated modern style for an instant uplift. This fine wool rug can be used as a bedroom rug, living room rug or entranceway rug.
Measures: 96 x 157cm
Azerbaijan rug antique wool blue red carpet...
Category
1880s Azerbaijani Mid-Century Modern Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$4,258 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique 17th Century Brussels Old Testament Biblical Isaac Jacob
Esau Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
An antique 17th century Brussels Old Testament Biblical tapestry, size 11 '3 H x 10'10 W, featuring Isaac with his sons, Jacob and Esau, and other figures nearby. Enclosed within an ...
Category
17th Century Belgian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
$59,995 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Turkish Tulu Rug, Red and Green Checkered Pattern - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted high-pile wool in Turkey, this 5x7 vintage Tulu rug is a distinguished addition to Rug & Kilim’s collection of traditional Turkish textiles. Its bold and vibra...
Category
1660s Turkish Tulu Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$3,040 Sale Price
20% Off
Late 19th Century Tan Tabriz Carpet with Rosettes and Paisleys
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 19th Century Tan Oversized Tabriz Carpet with Rosettes and Paisleys
Tabriz carpets set a standard for elegance and are regarded as some of the finest Persian carpets of the nin...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$45,500 Sale Price
30% Off
Swedish Wall Hanging
Located in New York, NY
Design referred to as: Vaggbonad "Skane"
Initialed: IS (Ingegerd Silow)
Linen foundation
Sweden ca. 1970
2'4" x 1'9" (71 x 53 cm).
Category
1670s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$6,000
Rare Antique Rugs, Red Handmade Carpet, Caucasian Shirvan Mihrabi Rugs
Located in Wembley, GB
A rare antique rug Caucasian Kazak, circa the 1890s, oriental rugs design. Fantastic Patterned rugs from the 18th century using vibrant colours and g...
Category
1890s Caucasian Kazak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Antique Persian Hunting Scene Kerman Rug. Size: 14
8" x 22
8"
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Large Oversized Antique Persian Hunting Scene Kerman Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rug, Circa Date: 1880. Size: 14 ft 8 ...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Serapi Carpet, Handmade Wool Oriental Rug, Rust, Ivory, Lt Blue
Located in Port Washington, NY
Antique Serapi carpets are one of the most sought after rugs particularly in America and England for many years. Antique Serapi rugs are a major draw particularly in big city America...
Category
19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 19th Century French Aubusson Carpet ( 14
9
x 17
9
- 450 x 540 cm )
Located in New York, NY
Early 19th Century French Aubusson Carpet
From Louis Philippe Period Circa 1830s
( 14'9'' x 17'9'' - 450 x 540 cm )
Category
1830s French Louis Philippe Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century Antique Bakshaish Handmade Blue and Red Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Persian Bakshaish hand-knotted rug with a blue and rusted field. This Persian rug has beige accents in an all-over Classic medallion design.
circa 1890
This rug mea...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Bakshaish Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Persian Malayer Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53742 Late 19th Century Antique Persian Malayer Rug, 03'09 x 05'06. Woven in the twilight years of the 19th century, this hand knotted wool Persian Malayer rug captures the soul of a...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Aesthetic Movement Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$2,480 Sale Price
37% Off
17th Century Unique Handmade Persian Isfahan Brown Wool Rug With Floral Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This exquisite 17th-century Persian Isfahan rug showcases a unique handmade craftsmanship, exemplifying the rich artistry of the era. Crafted from soft brown wool, the rug features a...
Category
17th Century Persian Islamic Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique french Needlepoint Panel or border Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 19th century needlepoint tapestry in the form of a stripe or border fragment, with nice floral design and beautiful colours, entirely hand embroidered with needlepoint...
Category
Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Antique 17th Century Flemish Historical Tapestry, Featuring Dido and Aeneas
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson historical tapestry from the late 17th century, depicting Aeneas relating his adventures to Dido, from 'The Story of Dido and Aeneas'...
Category
17th Century Belgian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
$44,995 Sale Price
50% Off
Antique Soft Teal Ziegler Sultanabad Rug with All-Over Pattern
By Ziegler
Co.
Located in Milan, IT
The carpets woven by the Anglo-Swiss firm of Ziegler & Co. during the late nineteenth century in the region of Arak are often characterised by classic Persian patterns rendered in hi...
Category
Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Sultanabad Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 19th Century Chinese Ningxia Carpet ( 10 8" x 12
- 325 x 365 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 19th Century Chinese Ningxia Carpet ( 10 8" x 12' - 325 x 365 )
Early 19th Century Chinese Ningxia Carpet, Circa 1800
This exceptional Ningxia carpet from early 19th century Ch...
Category
Early 1800s Chinese Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Ancient Rarest of Rare Rug in Serapi, circa 1880
s
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Rarest of rare C. 1880'S Ancient mint condition antique Serapi unusually oversized Narrow Gem W/ Gorg natural Dyes
About: Where on planet earth will you ever find another piece like this? The size isn't even my favorite part, although it's hard not to be astonished by its shape. Its color aren't even my favorite part, although century-old vegetable dyes that have perfectly matured over time really cannot get any better than this. It is, alas, the design that steals my heart and I don't even want it back!!! It is amongst the most naive and imaginative designs I've ever seen. This piece is the poster...
Category
19th Century Persian Serapi Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique-Worn Persian Shiraz Rug, Tribal Enchantment Meets Laid-Back Luxury
Located in Dallas, TX
78530 Distressed Antique-Worn Persian Shiraz Rug, 05'10 x 09'05. A Persian Shiraz rug is a traditional handmade rug from the city of Shiraz in Iran, belonging to the broader category...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,960 Sale Price
20% Off
Bobyrug’s Beautiful Antique Chinese Embroidery
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century embroidery from China with a beautiful Chinese design and beautiful colors, entirely hand embroidered with silk on silk foundation.
✨✨✨
"Experience ...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Antique french Aubusson tapestry for Cushion Chair Cover
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century Aubusson tapestry originally made for covering the seat of an armchair with a beautiful floral design and nice natural colours, entirely and finely h...
Category
Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Late 19th Century Uzbekistan Shakhrisyabz Suzani Textile, Embroidered Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
78199 Rare Late 19th Century Antique Uzbek Shakhrisyabz Suzani Tapestry, 03'07 x 05'00. Behold the majestic splendor of this Early 19th Century Antique Uzbek Shakhrisyabz Suzani Tape...
Category
Late 19th Century Uzbek Suzani Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Silk
$28,000 Sale Price
20% Off
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size: 9' 10'' x 10' 3”.
Category
17th Century Chinese Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven recreation of the classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size 9' 1” x 12'.
Category
17th Century Chinese Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Wool Hand-Knotted Bessarabian Rug from Romania
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This traditional hand-woven Romanian Bessarabian rug has a refined ivory overall field counterposed by delicate stylized floral bouquet issui...
Category
1890s Romanian Bessarabian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
3.6x7 Ft Antique Caucasian Gendje. Collectible Tribal Kazak Rug. Natural Dyes
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Antique Caucasian Gendje Kazak rug with beautiful natural dyes. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on wool foundation. Very good condition. Sturdy and as clean as a brand...
Category
Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$4,080 Sale Price
40% Off
Zabihi Collection Peach Khaki Antique Sultanabad Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from antique 19th Persian Mahal Sultanabad rug with cotton back.
Measures: 16" x 19".
Category
19th Century Sultanabad Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Foam
19th-Century Tribal Khotan Samarkand Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Samarkand Rugs: The desert oasis of Khotan was an important stop on the Silk Road. The people of Khotan were expert carpet weavers who produced high quality antique rugs and ...
Category
19th Century Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection 19th Century Ivory Antique Persian Teheran Carpet
Located in New York, NY
a stunning late 19th-century Persian Tehran Floral Romantic Rug
Details
rug no. j4534
size 6' 10" x 10' 4" (208 x 315 cm)
From the outset, Tehran rugs established a reputation for...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Kashan Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Rare 19th Century Smokey Cinnamon Turkish Oushak Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional 19th century Oushak carpet from western Turkey is a striking example of timeless elegance and bold design. The rug features an unusually oversized border, framing a ...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
3.3x7.5 ft Antique Caucasian Gendje Kazak Rug, Ca 1880
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Antique Caucasian Gendje Kazak rug with diagonal stripes
All natural dyes, medium pile, very good original condition. Sturdy and as clea...
Category
Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$3,150 Sale Price
40% Off
Antique Bayburt Nomad Kilim Eastern Anatolian Rug Gocmen Yoruk Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is an Eastern Anatolian Antique Kilim from the Bayburt region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
The deep green in the central field is particularly impressive and ...
Category
Early 19th Century Turkish Kilim Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
$5,775 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique Kerman Pictorial Rug Lion
King Darius Achaemenid Mythological Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
74271 Late 19th Century Antique Persian Kerman Pictorial Rug Mythological Tapestry Lion & King Darius Achaemenid at Persepolis. An extraordinary embodiment...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1880s Antique Persian Kashan Rug Kork Manchester Wool, Hotel Lobby Size Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
73123 Antique Persian Kashan Palace Rug Kork Manchester Wool with Art Nouveau Style. Renowned for soft, extremely luxurious wool imported from England, this late 19th century Persian...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Kashan Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Kork
Antique Armenian Marash Embroidery Fragment, Late 19th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
A rare item to come by. It is as good as they get with great colors. Too bad that it is a fragment but visually it is so satisfying.
Armenian Marash Embroidery.
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Suzani Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Silk and Wool 18th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Panel from France
Located in New York, NY
Late 18th century Aubusson tapestry panel made in France. Measures: Height 8'6'', width 10'6''
Animals in a central oval cameo amongst garlands, birds, scrolling acanthus leaves a...
Category
Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Zabihi Collection Tribal Brown Orange Distressed Persian Balouch Rug
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th century distressed Balouch Rug
Details
rug no. j3987
size 3' 4" x 6' 3" (102 x 191 cm)
Category
Late 19th Century Afghan Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Turkish Oushak Handmade Tan Wool Rug with Allover Designed
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Vintage Turkish hand-knotted wool rug with a Tan field. This rug has a designed green frame with accents of goldenrod and brown in a gorgeous all-over geometric floral desi...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Serapi Rug, Late 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Large Persian Serapi Rug, Late 19th Century
Additional Information:
Dimensions: 10'0" W x 15'0" L
Origin: Persia
Period: Late 19th Century
Rug ID: 20564
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection 19th Century Fine Turkish Sivas Horse Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th-century fine Turkish Sivas rug depicting an emperor and a horse
Details
rug no. j2675
size 5' 1" x 7' 1" (155 x 216 cm)
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Folk Art Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Distressed Persian Mohtashem Kashan Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79174 Late 19th Century Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug, 06'09 x 10'02. A resplendent expression of Late 19th Century Persian artistry, this antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan rug...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Kashan Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$13,440 Sale Price
20% 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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