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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: Early 20th Century
Period: 18th Century
Handmade Antique Persian Luri Rug 3.10
x 6
, 1920s - 2B104
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Experience the distinct beauty of nomadic tribal weaving with this exceptional Handmade Antique Persian Luri Rug. Crafted by the Luri tribe, a nomadic group known for their bold desi...
Category
1920s French Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1820
s Antique French Aubusson Tapestry with Venus and Adonis, 07
00 x 14
06
Located in Dallas, TX
77237 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry with Venus and Adonis, 07'00 x 14'06. This magnificent handwoven wool and silk antique French Aubusson tapestry exudes the grandeur and elegance of the Early 19th Century, drawing inspiration from the works of Italian Baroque painter Francesco Albani...
Category
Early 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Allover Designed Persian Heriz Antique Wool Rug In light Brown From The 1920s
Located in Norwalk, CT
This antique Persian Heriz rug is made with hand-knotted wool. The light brown field showcases a captivating allover pattern adorned with blue, gray, and beige shades.
This rug meas...
Category
1920s Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th-century Chinese Art Deco rug features a boldly imaginative garden landscape rendered in a vivid, unconventional palette of chartreuse green, cranberry, and shades of ...
Category
1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Late 18th Century Flemish Verdure Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
a late 18th century Flemish Vedure Tapestry
Measures: 7'4'' wide x 9' long.
Tapestries make integral part of the Flemish cultural heritage. Most of the tapestries have religious, m...
Category
18th Century French French Provincial Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Blue Antique Persian Lilihan Rug
Located in New York, NY
1930s Persian Lilihan in pretty blues and bronze tones
Measures: 3'7'' x 4'11''.
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Romantic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Heriz Carpet 3.44m x 2.63m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A beautiful antique Heriz carpet, handwoven circa 1910 with a traditional geometrical design on a terracotta field and deep indigo border. A particularly well balanced design with la...
Category
1910s Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique 1870s Persian Sultanabad Rug, Wool, 8
x 10
Located in New York, NY
This Persian Sultanabad carpet circa 1870 consists of handspun wool and vegetable dyes. The pile is hand-knotted, and the carpet is in excellent antique condition. Its rich gold, blu...
Category
19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Silk Tabriz by Haji Jalili. 15 ft 8 in x 24 ft 6 in
By Haji Khalili
Located in New York, NY
Finely Woven Large Oversized Antique Persian Silk Tabriz Haji Jalili Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rugs, Circa Date: Late 19th Century. Size: 15 ft 8 in x 24 ft 6 in (4....
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Antique Persian Heriz Rug
Located in Gainesville, VA
This exquisite antique Persian Heriz rug, originating from Iran in the early 1900s, is a remarkable example of Persian craftsmanship, history, and artistry. Woven by master artisans ...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Heriz Serapi Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$19,000
Antique French Aubusson Rug. Size: 16 ft x 26 ft 4 in
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Oversized Antique French Aubusson Rug, country of origin / rug type: French rug, Circa date: Mid 19th Century. Size: 16 ft x 26 ft 4 in (4.88 m x 8.03 m)
Category
Mid-19th Century French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Hooked Rug with Abstract Multicolor Patterns Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handmade in wool and originating circa 1920-1930, this 2x3 antique rug is a rare and exciting new curation in Rug & Kilim’s collection of American hooked rugs.
On the Design:
This...
Category
1920s American Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Echoes of the Earth: Antique Ganado Masterpiece from the Hubbell Legacy
Located in Dallas, TX
79286 Antique Ganado Southwestern-Style Rug, 02'08 x 05'04. Woven in the high desert light of the early 20th century, this handwoven wool antique Ganado textile embodies the height o...
Category
Early 20th Century American Spanish Colonial Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Kerman Persian Rug. Size: 14 ft 8 in x 21 ft
Located in New York, NY
Large Oversized Persian Antique Kerman Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rugs, Circa Date: 1900. Size: 14 ft 8 in x 21 ft (4.47 m x 6.4 m)
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Turkish Oushak Handmade Orange floral Motif Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful vintage Turkish hand-knotted wool rug with a beige field. This rug has accents of orange and peach in a gorgeous all-over geometric floral design,
This rug measures: 10'...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
One Of The Kind 1900s Persian Tabriz Wool Rug Oversize with Rosette Motif In Red
Located in Norwalk, CT
This handmade Persian Tabriz wool rug from the 1900s features a stunning, traditional rosette pattern. The design is highlighted by vibrant multicolor accents contrasting strikingly ...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Fine Persian Haji Jalili Tabriz Rug. 14 ft 6 in x 20 ft
Located in New York, NY
Fine Beautiful Large Antique Persian Haji Jalili Tabriz Garden Design Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: 1880. Size: 14 ft 6 in x 20 ft (4.42 m x 6.1 m)
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1920
s Antique Persian Kashan Rug, Weathered Finesse Meets Belgian Chic
Located in Dallas, TX
79122 Distressed Antique Persian Kashan Rug, 09'10 x 13'04. Woven in the heart of Persia’s storied Kashan region, this hand-knotted wool antique rug stands as a rare and regal expres...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Kashan Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Kerman Rug. Size: 10 ft 6 in x 19 ft
By Kerman
Located in New York, NY
Large Light Blue Persian Kerman Rug 48869, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rugs, Circa Date: 1920 – Size: 10 ft 6 in x 19 ft (3.2 m x 5.79 m)
The weavers of Kerman have been p...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Amazing Early 20th Century Peking Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An amazing early 20th century Chinese Peking rug with a central floral medallion amidst a field of additional flowers on a beautiful indigo field, surrounded by a wide cream colored ...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Beige Turkish Handmade Tribal Wool Runner
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful vintage Turkish hand knotted wool rug with a beige field. This rug has brown accents in a gorgeous all-over geometric tribal design,
This rug measures: 2'8" x 11'9".
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Turkish Handmade Allover Designed Wool Runner
Located in Norwalk, CT
Antique Turkish hand-knotted wool runner with the brown sienna field. This piece has red, yellow, and brown accents in an all-over geometric floral design.
This rug measures: 3' ...
Category
Early 1900s Turkish Islamic Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Konya Obruk Kilim Old Central Anatolian Mighrab Rug Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is Central Anatolian Old Antique Mighrab Kilim from the Konya - Obruk region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
Konya once flourished as a trade route between Europe...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Kilim Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Natural Fiber, Wool
Antique Sultanabad Rug. Size: 9 ft x 12 ft 2 in
Located in New York, NY
Ivory Background Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rugs, Circa Date: 1880 – Size: 9 ft x 12 ft 2 in (2.74 m x 3.71 m)
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Serapi Persian Rug. Size: 9 ft 9 in x 12 ft
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Room Size Ivory Antique Serapi Persian Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rug, Circa Date: 1900. Size: 9 ft 9 in x 12 ft (2.97 m x 3.66 m).
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century Persian Farahan Sarouk Area Rug in Saffron, Blue, and Rust
Located in Barrington, IL
A beautiful late 19th century Persian Farahan Sarouk area rug, masterfully woven with a refined floral design. The luminous saffron-yellow field is adorned with delicate vines and bl...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug. 12 ft 8 in x 16 ft
Located in New York, NY
Large Antique Persian Animal Design Sultanabad Rug, Country of origin: Persia, Circa date: 1880. Size: 12 ft 8 in x 16 ft (3.86 m x 4.88 m)
Category
19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Room Size Antique Chinese Art Deco Wool Rug Handmade In Burgundy Color
Located in Norwalk, CT
An Antique Chinese Art Deco rug, hand-knotted from wool with a burgundy background. It features a multicolor floral design with a navy blue border.
This rug measures 9' x 11'6''.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Hand-Knotted Tabriz Rug – Refined Persian Floral Design
Located in New York, NY
This antique Tabriz rug showcases a sophisticated floral and vine design, woven with a soft neutral palette of beige, taupe, ivory, and muted blue. The intricate detailing of stylize...
Category
Early 20th Century Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Peach Persian Heriz Antique Wool Rug Featuring a Medallion Motif From The 1920s
Located in Norwalk, CT
This antique Persian Heriz rug features a captivating allover pattern with shades of blue, rust, brown, and ivory on a peach field. It is hand-knotted using wool.
This rug measures ...
Category
1920s Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Turquoise Tabriz Haji Jali Li Li Rug
By Hadji Jalili
Located in New York, NY
A Classic antique Tabriz rug with a rare turquoise field color woven by famous Haji Jali Li workshop in Iran. Appropriate for a wall hanging too.
The major city of Tabriz, located...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Kashan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Kashan rug with an allover floral trellis pattern woven with gorgeous large crimson, orange, and pink flowers with swirling indigo vines, and a...
Category
1910s Persian Kashan Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Pillow Cover Made from an Antique Caucasian Baku 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
Early 20th Century Caucasian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Brown, Peach Soft Blue
Located in Port Washington, NY
In 1883, Ziegler and Co., of Manchester, England, established a Persian carpet manufacture in Sultanabad, Iran, employing designers from major Western department stores, like B. Altm...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique 1890s Persian Haji Jalili Tabriz Rug, Medallion Design, Wool, 4
x 6
Located in New York, NY
This 1890 Haji Jalili Persian Tabriz rug consists of a cotton warp, handspun wool weft and hand-knotted handspun wool pile. The bright copper hues, soft blues, indigos, cream and bei...
Category
19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$6,875 Sale Price
44% Off
Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Rare Wool
Silk Renaissance 4x5 1890 132x155cm
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Rare Wool & Silk Renaissance c.1890 4'4" x 5'1" 132 cm x 155cm
"This is an outstanding antique French Aubusson tapestry- This piece incorporates ...
Category
1890s French Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Early 20th Century Rare Size Antique Persian Serapi Rug
Located in New York, NY
a late 19th century Persian Serapi rug. Finely woven with Classic medallion and border. Dark rusty brown inner ground with a brown green caramel border and dominant accents in soft and denim blue. This quality on this piece is superb.
Measures: 5'2" x 6'10"
Serapi antique carpets...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
4.2x6.2 ft Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug, circa 1880
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A fine antique Caucasian Shirvan rug.
Very good condition. Wool pile on cotton foundation.
Circa 1880
Category
Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$2,750 Sale Price
50% Off
Zabihi Collection 19th Century French Tapestry Pillow
Located in New York, NY
a pillow made from a mid 19th century French Tapestry
14'' x 16''
Category
19th Century French Tudor Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Kazak rug
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Kazak rug from Armenia,southwest Caucasus
Age: circa 1875
Size: 6′.1"x4′.2" (185×127 cm)
The abrashed medium light blue field displays two and a half connected lozenge medallions ...
Category
1870s Armenian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$3,800
Antique Circa-1880 Charcoal Floral French Savonnerie Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique, circa 1880, French Savonnerie rug features a charcoal-black field with a central panel surrounded by a bold shaded pink scrolling acanthus leaf vine forming cartouches ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Chinese Blue Scatter Size Peking Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th Century Chinese Peking Small Rug
Details
rug no. j4713
size 2' 3" x 4' 1" (69 x 124 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Mongolian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
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
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
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 9
x 11
6" - 275 x 350 cm )
Located in New York, NY
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 9' x 11' 6" - 275 x 350 cm )
Category
1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Qashqai Carpet 3.35m x 2.35m
Located in St. Albans, GB
An unusually large antique Qashqai carpet, hand woven by the eponymous nomadic tribe circa 1920. The design features 3 small medallions on a terracotta field of stylised flowers and ...
Category
1920s Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Persian Circa 1880 Red Sultanabad Rug Carpet, 10
3 X 13
10
Located in New York, NY
10'3 x 13'10. Bold overall patterns were a specialty of the Manchester-based Ziegler Company in Sultanabad in the 1900 epoch. Although the patterns are clearly “oriental”, they do no...
Category
19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid-1800s Oversized Palace Chinese Rug Museum Quality Large Chinese Rug 13x18
Located in New York, NY
Rare Oversize Antique Peking Chinese Art Deco Rug Blue
12'10" x 17'6"
391cm x 534cm
"THIS RUG IS EXQUISITE!!! It is a rare oversize Antique Chinese ...
Category
1870s Chinese Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection French Tapestry Wall Hanging
Located in New York, NY
A mid 19th century French tapestry fragment wall hanging.
Measures: 4'9" x 8'1", mid-19th century.
Category
Mid-19th Century Asian Vienna Secession Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Ivory Background Antique Irish Donegal Rug. 15 ft x 17 ft
Located in New York, NY
Ivory Background Large Antique Irish Donegal Rug, Country of Origin: Ireland, Circa Date: Late 19th Century - Size: 15 ft x 17 ft (4.57 m x 5.18 m).
Category
Late 19th Century Irish Other Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$29,050 Sale Price
30% Off
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
Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet, Wool Ivory, Blue, Oriental Rug Hand Knotted
Located in Port Washington, NY
Sultanabad is a region in NW, Persia. It was the site of the principle Ziegler weavings in the late 19th century. Sultanabad's are famous for their floral designs as they improved th...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
nice antique lavar Kirman rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century large Kirman Lavar rug with beautiful decorative and all over design and nice natural colours with navy blue field, red, pink, yellow, brown and gree...
Category
Late 19th Century Asian Kirman Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Large Gorgeous Antique Fereghan Rug 12x15 CIrca 1920s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bring home the elegance of Persian craftsmanship with this exquisite antique Persian Fereghan rug, an authentic piece from the early 20th century. Measuring 12.5 x 15.6 feet, this ha...
Category
1920s Persian Sultanabad Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$22,400 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Antique Needlepoint English Rug. Size: 7 ft 5 in x 9 ft 7 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique English Needlepoint, Country of Origin: England, Circa: 18th Century –Size: 7 ft 5 in x 9 ft 7 in (2.26 m x 2.92 m).
Category
Late 18th Century English British Colonial Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Persian Animal Pictorial Meshed Red Rug
Located in New York, NY
a 1920s Accent size Persian Meshed rug with an animal pictorial design on a rosy red field
Details
rug no. j4376
size 3' 11" x 6' 3" (119 x 191 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Islamic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug, 1870s, 1B665
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Caucasian Kazak rug in original good condition. This rug is from the end of 19th century made in unusual design.
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer 28790
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number
28790
Size
4' 0" X 7' 1"
Design
Boteh
Collection
Antique/Vintage
Material
Wool
Texture
Pile Weave
Origin
Iran
Age
Antique/Vintage
Category
Early 1900s Persian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Art Deco Handmade Chinese Wool Rug In Burgundy Red
Located in Norwalk, CT
This stunning antique Chinese Art Deco rug is expertly hand-knotted from premium wool. It features a rich burgundy-red background adorned with a vibrant, multicolored floral design, ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Nazmiyal Haji Jalili Antique Tabriz Persian Carpet. 10 ft x 13 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique Haji Jalili Persian Tabriz Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa date: Late 19th Century. Size: 10 ft x 13 ft 6 in (3.05 m x 4.11 m)
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique and Vintage Rugs for Sale: Shop Turkish Rugs, Moroccan Rugs, Indian Rugs and Other Rugs on 1stDibs
Good antique rugs and vintage rugs have made their way into homes across the globe, becoming fixtures used for comfort, prayer and self-expression, so choosing the right area rug is officially a universal endeavor.
In modern usage, “carpet” typically denotes a wall-to-wall floor cushioning that is fixed to the floor. Rugs, on the other hand, are designed to cover a specific area and can easily be moved to new locations. However, the terms are interchangeable in many parts of the world, and, in the end, it won’t matter what you decide to call it.
It’s well known that a timeless Persian rug or vintage Turkish rug can warm any interior, but there are lots of other styles of antique rugs to choose from when you're endeavoring to introduce fresh colors and textures to a bedroom or living room.
Moroccan Berber rugs are not all about pattern. In fact, some of the most striking examples are nearly monochrome. But what these rugs lack in complexity, they make up for in brilliant color and subtle variation. Moroccan-style interiors can be mesmerizing — a sitting room of this type might feature a Moroccan rug, carved wooden screens and a tapestry hung behind the sofa.
Handwoven kilim rugs, known for their wealth of rich colors and unique weaving tradition, are pileless: Whereas the Beni Ourain rugs of Morocco can be described as dense with a thick surface or pile, an authentic kilim rug is thin and flat. (The term “kilim” is Turkish in origin, but this type of textile artistry is practiced all across the Balkans, throughout the Arab world and elsewhere.)
When it comes to eye-catching floor coverings, the distinctive “medallion” pattern of Oushak rugs has two types of rounded shapes alternating against a rich red or blue background created with natural dyes, while the elaborate “star” pattern involves large eight-pointed shapes in diagonal rows alternating with diamonds.
If you’re looking for something unexpected, find a runner rug that pops in your hallway or on your stairs. Dig for dazzling geometric patterns in our inventory of mid-century modern rugs and carpets, which includes works designed by the likes of Swedish textile masters Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Marianne Richter and other artisans.
Carpets and rugs have been around for thousands of years. Prehistoric humans turned to animal skin, wool and fur to craft simple fabrics to soften hard terrain. A 2016 study suggests that "cave lions" were hunted for exactly this purpose, and that decorating your cave with their pelts may have conferred strength and prestige. Although many of these early textiles are still in existence, tracing their precise origins is difficult. Carpets quickly became such a valuable trade commodity that the weavings could easily travel far from their places of origin.
The oldest known carpet was found in southern Siberia. (It may have traveled there from Persepolis in Iran.) For the flat-weave floor rugs crafted by Native Americans, cotton was the primary material before sheep’s wool was introduced in the 16th century. In Europe, carpet-making was fundamental to folk art, and Asian carpets imported to European countries were at one time considered a precious luxury and not intended to remain permanently on the floor.
With the variety of area rugs and carpets rolled out for you on 1stDibs — a collection that includes traditional, modern, minimalist rugs and other coverings of all kinds — things will be looking up whenever you’re looking down.
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