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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
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Antique Dhurrie Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Dhurrie rug, size: 8' 9''x 13' 8''.
Category
1940s Indian Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
$7,500
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug
Size: 10'8" × 12'3" (325 × 373 cm)
A striking example of minimalist elegance, this vintage Indian Dhurrie rug features a rhythmic vertical stripe pattern i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$18,000
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
30379 Modern Indian Dhurrie Rug, 02'03 x 03'01. Subtle in style and very versatile, this handwoven modern Dhurrie rug features softly gradated striations running selvage to selvage b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Jute, Hemp
$1,049 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
30380 Modern Indian Dhurrie Rug, 2'03 x 03'01. Radiating a modern style with artisan charm, this handwoven modern Dhurrie rug blends seamlessly from rust to slate gray in softly gra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Jute, Hemp
$1,049 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique Indian Dhurrie Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an early 20th Century Indian Jail Dhurrie Flat-woven Rug
Measures: 1'5''x 2'.
Category
Early 20th Century Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Cotton Indian Dhurrie
Located in New York, NY
This all-cotton Indian tapestry woven scatter shows an ivory lozenge lattice pattern with enclosed flowers, The predominantly red reserves give way along the centre line to larger li...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Indian Dhurrie Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Indian Dhurrie rug handwoven with cotton from the early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Edwardian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Cotton Dhurrie, India
Located in Norwalk, CT
Vintage Cotton Dhurrie Kilim Art Deco rug with a blue field and orange and grey accents with an all-over geometric design.
This rug measures 11' 9" x...
Category
1960s Indian Art Deco Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Indian Dhurrie Rug
Located in New York, NY
Blue and white is probably the most popular 20th century Dhurrie color combination. Our extensive collection is especially strong on the vintage to antique pieces with full or partia...
Category
1930s Indian Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Dhurrie Rug Flat-weave
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is an antique Indian Dhurrie Rug Flat-weave kilim woven during the first quarter of the 20th century circa 1920s and measures 455 x 337 CM in size. This kilim has an all-over ge...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$8,341
Dhurrie Rug Flat-weave
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is a massive antique Indian Dhurrie Rug flat-woven circa 1920 - 1950 and measure 620 x 405CM in size. It has an overall design with repeating sawtooth medallions set on a saffro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Other Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$13,107
Dhurrie Rug Flat-weave
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is an antique palace size Indian Dhurrie rug flat-woven kilim circa 1920 - 1950 and measures a massive 890 x 545 CM in size. It has an all-over design with rows of repeating red...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Other Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
$15,490
Oversize Square Cotton Dhurrie
Located in Atlanta, GA
This decorative cotton dhurries was woven in early part of 20th century.
This flat-woven Indian dhurrie is decorated with a repeating all-over motif that is enhanced by a combinatio...
Category
1920s Indian Kilim Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Antique Cotton Dhurrie Rug
Located in Milan, IT
The weaving of flat-woven cotton carpets known as dhurries is cited in Mughal chronicles of the 15th century. Probably one of the earliest forms of floor covering, dhurries were wove...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Agra Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Zabihi Collection Indian Dhurrie Rug
Located in New York, NY
Room size Indian Dhurrie flat-weave carpet in warm pastel tones on a white field and mellow yellow border. Piece has elements from 20th century Scandinavian flat-weaves. The weaver m...
Category
20th Century Indian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Indian Floral Dhurrie Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78007 Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug, 07'11 x 09'11. Indian Dhurrie rugs are traditional, flat-woven carpets known for their lightweight, reversible design and crafted using natural fibers like cotton, wool, jute, or silk. Handmade on looms, Dhurries feature diverse designs ranging from geometric patterns to floral motifs in bright, contrasting colors, showcasing their versatility as floor coverings, bedspreads, or wall hangings. Produced in regions such as Rajasthan, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh, each locale brings unique weaving techniques and patterns that reflect its local heritage and artistry.
Step into the enchanting world of timeless elegance with our handwoven cotton vintage Indian Dhurrie rug. This exquisite piece draws inspiration from the rich heritage of India, echoing the intricate artistry that has graced homes for centuries.
Crafted with a nod to tradition, the Indian Dhurrie rug showcases a captivating botanical design that pays homage to the classic styles of the past. The soft pastel colors, reminiscent of the plant pigments used in traditional Dhurries, evoke a sense of serenity and sophistication. Each element, from the amorphous formations to the stylized florals and foliage, tells a story of the rug-making craftsmanship passed down through generations.
The rhythmic dance of curled vines creates an allover pattern that is both timeless and refreshing, bringing a touch of nature's poetry into your living space. The floral meander border, a hallmark of Dhurrie design, elegantly ties the entire composition together, adding a refined finishing touch.
This floral Dhurrie...
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Indian Floral Dhurrie Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
77934 Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug, 06'00 x 08'11. Indian Dhurrie rugs, traditional flat-woven carpets made from natural fibers like cotton, wool, jute, or silk, are celebrated for their lightweight, reversible design. Handmade on looms, they feature a diverse range of geometric and floral patterns in vibrant colors, making them versatile for use as floor coverings, bedspreads, or wall hangings. Produced in regions like Rajasthan, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh, each region offers distinctive weaving techniques and patterns that reflect its unique heritage and craftsmanship.
This handwoven vintage Indian Dhurrie rug is a captivating vision of woven beauty, exuding a rustic charm. The soft color palette and elegant floral pattern blend harmoniously to create a timeless look. The abrashed beige field is adorned with an allover pattern of pink flowers featuring a blue core.
Adding to its beauty, the rug is bordered by a delicate meandering floral design and striped outer border that frame it elegantly, providing definition and a sense of order. The careful arrangement of patterns and colors showcases meticulous craftsmanship.
With its classic, formal design, graceful floral motifs, and well-coordinated color scheme, this vintage floral Dhurrie...
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$1,499 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage Dhurrie Geometric Square Rug
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 16x16 Dhurrie flat weave runner is an exciting new entry in our esteemed collection. Handwoven in wool, it originates from India circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
From...
Category
1950s Indian Kilim Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Midcentury Oversized Indian Dhurrie Handmade Rug
Located in New York, NY
Oversized Vibrant Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug
Size: 23'0" × 23'0".
Bold, symmetrical, and strikingly graphic, this vintage Indian Dhurrie rug from the early 20th century is a powerful...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Indian Dhurrie Runner
Located in New York, NY
Indian Dhurrie Runner
Size: 5'3" × 13'8" (160 × 416 cm)
This vintage Indian Dhurrie runner exemplifies the elegance of simplicity through its beautifully balanced design and calming ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Antique Indian Dhurrie Rug
Located in New York, NY
A light brown whirling swastika fills each of the six columns of larger pale tan stepped polygons while the minor stepped diamonds enclose a cross motif. Charcoal and beige reciprocal squared wave...
Category
1920s Indian Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
$11,400
Antique Indian Dhurrie Rugs
Located in New York, NY
A virtually infinitely size adjustable gallery carpet format Indian bitonal flat-weave with full width stripes in ecru and cleverly abrashing medium blue. With all cotton constructio...
Category
1940s Indian Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Antique Dhurrie Indian Rug
Located in New York, NY
For every 100 dhurries with horizontal stripes, there is one with vertical bands. Here the equal width abrashed denim blue and off-white run end to end and are self-bordered on the s...
Category
1920s Indian Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Antique Dhurrie Indian Rug
Located in New York, NY
En suite design and color-wise to our 21332, this piece can be adjusted and joined to create a truly spectacular, yet restrained very long tapestry-wea...
Category
1940s Indian Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Mehraban Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number
55276
Size
2' 6" X 10' 0"
Design
Dhurrie
Collection
Antique/Vintage
Material
Wool
Texture
Flat Weave
Origin
India
Age
Antique/Vintage.
Category
1960s Indian Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$325 Sale Price
50% Off
Antique Indian Jail Dhurrie Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an early 20th Century Indian Jail Dhurrie Flat-woven Rug
Measures: 1'5''x 2'.
Category
Early 20th Century Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Floral Dhurrie Kilim Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78357 Vintage Floral Indian Dhurrie rug, 10'03 x 13'08. With its subdued ornamentation, incredible detail and texture, this handwoven wool vintage Indian floral Dhurrie...
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Ivory Yellow Indian Dhurrie Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage Indian Dhurrie flat-weave in white and soft yellow
Measures: 16" x 23".
Category
20th Century Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Indian Dhurrie, Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Indian Dhurrie, Early 20th Century
Additional Information
Dimensions: 4'8" W x 7'11" L
Origin: India
Period: Early 20th Century
Rug ID: 17275
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Wonderful Monumental Dhurrie Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful monumental mid-20th century Indian Dhurrie rug with an all-over geometric pattern woven in gold, green, and blue surrounded by a border with large-scale stylized flowers ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Dhurrie Prayer Rug from India
Located in San Francisco, CA
A charming, small, cotton Dhurrie prayer rug with a prayer design in shades of soft blue, navy, cream, red and ivory.
Category
20th Century Indian Rugs and Carpets
Indian Mid-20th Century Dhurrie Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This hand-woven wool antique mid-20th century Indian Dhurrie rug features a geometric pattern with repeating floral-like motifs in the central field, arranged in a grid layout. The p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 6'10" × 10'10" (208 × 330 cm)
Circa: 1950
Age: Vintage
Color: Beige, Blue
Origin: India
Pattern: Striped
Style: Dhurrie
This vintag...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 7'1" × 11'0" (215 × 335 cm)
With its breezy palette and rhythmic geometry, this vintage Indian Dhurrie rug exudes understated sophi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 11'0" × 13'2" (335 × 401 cm)
This vintage Indian Dhurrie rug presents a timeless and versatile design rooted in traditional craftsm...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie rug
Size: 8'2" × 10'1" (248 × 307 cm)
This charming vintage Indian Dhurrie rug offers a serene, coastal-inspired aesthetic through its balanced use of color an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 15'0" × 15'0" (457 × 457 cm)
The vintage Indian Dhurrie rug features a classic design. Its main field is adorned with an allover pa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 6'8" × 10'7" (203 × 322 cm)
Circa: 1950
Age: Vintage
Color: Beige, Blue
Origin: India
Type: Dhurrie
This vintage Indian Dhurrie rug...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie rug
Size: 11'1" × 26'4" (337 × 802 cm)
A striking example of minimalist Indian textile artistry, this vintage Dhurrie rug captivates with its bold proportions ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 9'7" × 13'5" (292 × 408 cm)
A crisp and timeless example of Indian flat-weave artistry, this vintage Dhurrie rug features a clean, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug
Size: 8'9" × 17'1" (266 × 520 cm)
This vintage Indian Dhurrie rug from the mid-20th century presents a striking yet soothing visual experience, seamlessly ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug with Lattice and Floral Medallion Design
Size: 7'10" × 15'2" (238 × 462 cm)
This graceful vintage Indian Dhurrie rug is a masterclass in geometric elegance...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug, circa Mid-20th Century
Size: 15'9" × 21'9" (480 × 662 cm)
This charming vintage Dhurrie rug is a striking example of traditional Indian flat-weave artistr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 6'5" × 7'9" (195 × 236 cm)
This vintage Indian Dhurrie rug is a testament to the elegance of simplicity, with its serene palette an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug
Size: 13'0" × 26'3" (396 × 800 cm)
A stunning example of mid-20th-century Indian craftsmanship, this vintage Dhurrie rug from the 1940s blends traditional ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 8'10" × 8'1" (269 × 246 cm)
This vintage Indian Dhurrie rug captivates with its playful geometry and refreshing palette. Handwoven ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 12'4" × 12'10" (375 × 391 cm)
Subtle elegance defines this vintage Indian Dhurrie, handwoven in the mid-20th century with a masterf...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie rug
Size: 17'7" × 20'4" (535 × 619 cm)
A striking example of mid-20th-century Indian Dhurrie craftsmanship, this vintage flat-weave rug captivates with its bol...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 10'10" × 13'4" (330 × 406 cm)
This striking vintage Indian Dhurrie rug, handwoven in the mid-20th century, showcases a bold and min...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 8'0" × 7'0" (243 × 213 cm)
This striking vintage Indian Dhurrie rug, dating from the mid-20th century, features a boldly modern yet...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie rug
Size: 17'1" × 17'10" (520 × 543 cm)
Infuse your space with bold simplicity and cultural refinement with this striking vintage Indian Dhurrie rug. Handwoven...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 8'0" × 8'2" (243 × 248 cm)
Effortlessly graceful and serene, this vintage Indian Dhurrie rug exudes a quiet sophistication rooted i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Dhurrie Geometric Rug in Brown
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 13x14 Dhurrie flat weave is an exciting new entry in our esteemed collection. Handwoven in wool, it originates from India circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
From our ex...
Category
1950s Indian Kilim Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Dhurrie Geometric Rug in Brown
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 13x14 Dhurrie flat weave is an exciting new entry in our esteemed collection. Handwoven in wool, it originates from India circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
From our ex...
Category
1950s Indian Kilim Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug
Size: 9'10" × 13'0" (299 × 396 cm)
A striking example of mid-century Indian craftsmanship, this vintage Dhurrie rug features a harmonious interplay of bold...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug
Size: 6'4" × 10'8" (193 × 325 cm)
This vintage Indian Dhurrie rug, measuring 11 feet by 6 feet, is a striking example of mid-20th-century flatweave artistr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 14'4" × 15'5" (436 × 469 cm)
This charming vintage Indian Dhurrie rug embodies the lightness and vibrancy that make flatweave texti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie rug
Size: 13'10" × 14'6" (421 × 441 cm).
Striking in its balance of elegance and graphic clarity, this vintage Indian Dhurrie rug offers a unique interplay bet...
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie rug
Size: 10'4" × 12'6" (314 × 381 cm)
This vintage Indian Dhurrie rug, measuring 19' x 10', exemplifies the artistry and timeless charm of traditional Indian ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 10'10" × 13'8" (330 × 416 cm)
This striking vintage Indian Dhurrie rug captivates with its bold yet refined composition, skillfully...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
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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