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Tribal Inspired Customizable Linaje Gray, Black and Gold Cowhide Runner Large
Located in Charlotte, NC
The Tribal inspired Linaje merge mid-century inspired gold accents with simple yet compelling geometric shapes and clean lines. The result is a bold statement rug...
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Late 19th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79125 Rare Late 19th Century Antique Persian Sarouk Farahan Rug, 10'09 x 16'00. Woven in the twilight of the Qajar dynasty, this hand knotted wool antique Persian Sarouk Farahan rug ...
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Late 19th Century Persian Colonial Revival Antique More Carpets

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9 x12 1" Shades of Brown Rothko Inspired Modern Hand Knotted Wool Silk Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Shades of Brown, Rothko Inspired, Modern, Hand Knotted, Wool & Silk, Soft Pile, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Contemporary Pr...
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2010s Indian Modern More Carpets

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2 8"x8 2" Red Kazak with Geometric Design Soft Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Ajax Red, Kazak with Geometric Medallions Design, Soft and Shiny Wool, Hand Knotted, Vegetable Dyes, Denser Weave, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height...
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2010s Afghan Kazak More Carpets

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Zabihi Collection Geometric Room Square Size Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
mid 20th century Turkish Kars in pale colors with pops of pink Details rug no. j2232 size 9' 7" x 10' (292 x 305 cm) Kars is a village located in Northeast of Turkey. The weavers i...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal More Carpets

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Wool

Modern Flat-Weave Kilim Rug in Multi-Panel Striped Design in Earthy Tones
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modern flat-weave Kilim rug with stripes in shades of taupe, charcoal, gray and cream, Keivan Woven Arts / rug AFG-119, country of origin / type: Afghanistan / Kilim This flat-wov...
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2010s Afghan Kilim More Carpets

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6x9.8 Ft Handmade Medallion Design Turkish Vintage Rug Over-Dyed in Fuchsia Pink
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
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20th Century Turkish Modern More Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Southwestern Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53522, vintage Turkish Oushak rug with southwestern tribal style 02'10 x 04'03. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with exuberant colors and Southwestern styl...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Oushak More Carpets

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Wool

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Chintamani Mahal Large Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Mahal large room size carpet handmade during the early 20th century with the ancient Buddhist design, Chintamani (often spelled Cintamani), over a rust red field w...
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Early 20th Century Persian Rustic More Carpets

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Carpet Glitch Yellow Rectangular in Non-slip Polyester Polyamide
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Images of charming coloured flowers are stretched in lines to reveal their beautiful colours. It is as if the image of the flowers is not downloaded correct on your computer screen. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian More Carpets

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Polyester

4 1"x19 8" White Afghan Angora Oushak Leaf Design Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Smoke White, Afghan Angora Oushak with Leaf Design, Hand Knotted, Natural Dyes, 100% Wool, Wide and Long Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inc...
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2010s Afghan Oushak More Carpets

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Gray Pure Silk with Textured Wool Khotan Design Hand Knotted Rug 7 9" x 9 10"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
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2010s Indian Khotan More Carpets

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Silk

Vintage Persian Mahal Rug with Rustic English Country Cottage Style
Located in Dallas, TX
75182 Vintage Persian Mahal Rug with Rustic English Country Cottage Style 04'04 x 06'05. Boasting a floral bounty in a range of warm hues, this vintage Persian Mahal rug is a delight...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Country More Carpets

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1900 s Antique Warm Earth-Tone Turkish Sparta Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
71541 Distressed Antique Green Turkish Sparta Rug, 07'02 x 11'02. In the enchanting town of Sparta, nestled within the southwestern expanse of Turkey, Turkish Sparta rugs unfurl a na...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Aubusson More Carpets

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6 1"x8 8" Ivory Hand Knotted Anatolian Village Inspired Patch Work Soft Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Ivory, Hand Knotted Afghan Anatolian Village Inspired with Patch Work Design, Natural Dyes Densely Weave, Soft and Velvety Wool, Oriental Rug. I...
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2010s Afghan Tribal More Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th-century Turkish Rug with an all-over floral design in predominantly soft beige, cream, and green tones Details rug no. 29911 size 9' 5" x 13' 4" (287 x 406 cm
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20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Neutral 20th Century Brown Beige Turkish Runner
Located in New York, NY
Neutral tone one of a kind Turkish runner with a borderless all over design, circa mid-20th century Measures: 2'7” x 11'9”.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern More Carpets

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Wool

5 1"x12 Gray Hand Knotted Wool Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Sonic Gray, Hand Knotted, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Soft Wool, Natural Dyes, Wide Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inche...
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2010s Afghan Oushak More Carpets

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Wool

cc-tapis Pipeline Big Rug by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Research which began with the Slinkie Collection for cc-tapis, Pipeline is the translation of Urquiola’s digital artworks into an artisanal product. A series of connected tubes emerg...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern More Carpets

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2 6"x6 Light Gray, Modern Design, Natural Wool, Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Light Gray, Modern Design, Hand Spun Undyed Natural Wool, Hand Knotted, Runner Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the ce...
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2010s Indian Medieval More Carpets

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Wool

New Chinese Art Deco Rug with Maximalist Style
Located in Dallas, TX
30920 New Chinese Art Deco Rug with Maximalist Style, 10'00 x 13'05. A masterclass in opulence and storytelling, this hand-knotted wool Chinese Art Deco rug ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco More Carpets

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1950’s Turkish Oushak Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
50760 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 03'06 x 07'00. Step into a world where heritage and artistry converge in a rare and majestic expression of Turkish weaving mastery. This hand-knotte...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak More Carpets

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Wool

6x8.7 Ft Hand Knotted Vintage Turkish Milas Rug, 100% Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our sun-faded rugs are all one-of-a-kind, hand-knotted, 50-70 year-old vintage pieces. They each boast their own singular handmade aesthetic drawn from the centuries-old Turkish rug-...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak More Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

20th Century Persian Tabriz 9x13 Ivory, Light Green, Red Handmade Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly Fine Rugs presents a Vintage Persian Tabriz 9x13 Ivory, Light Green, and Red Handmade Area Rug. An Ivory field populated with fine detailed medallion floral designs. Accent col...
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1940s Persian Tabriz Vintage More Carpets

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Turkish Oushak Runner with Pink Hues
Located in New York, NY
Turkish runner with a beige field, accents in browns and pink. Measures: 3'6" x 9'5".
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Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Kashan Large Carpet
Located in New York, NY
1920s Persian Kashan Rug with an all over formal design in flesh pink, light blues, red, and brown Details rug no. j4431 size 10' 10" x 16' 9" (330 x 511 cm)
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Early 20th Century Persian American Classical More Carpets

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Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Serapi Heriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century dramatic Masculine and colorful Persian Heriz Serapi carpet. 12'1'' x 16'4'' Heriz carpets are beloved for their versatility. Their geometry complements modern fu...
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Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Antique More Carpets

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Wool

8 10"x12 1" Pure Silk with Textured Wool Khotan Design Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Pure Silk with Textured Wool Khotan Design Hand Knotted Oriental Rug. It has been woven for months and months in the centuries-old Persian weavi...
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2010s Indian More Carpets

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Vintage New Sarkoy Kilim Western Anatolian Rug, Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a long and thin runner-size, newly woven Sarkoy Kilim from Western Turkey with a rare and beautiful color composition. We have been dealing with k...
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2010s Turkish Kilim More Carpets

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Wool, Natural Fiber

8 10"x12 6" Frost Black Herrita Design 250 KPSI Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Herati with All Over Fish Design, Dense Weave, 250 KPSI Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuri...
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2010s Indian More Carpets

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Wool

Distressed Antique Indian Agra Palace Rug with Tropical British Colonial Style
Located in Dallas, TX
72621, distressed antique Indian Agra Palace rug with Tropical British Colonial style 11'08 X 16'04. With its casual elegance and lovingly timeworn app...
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Early 20th Century Indian Agra More Carpets

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Wool

2 7"x12 Red, Antiqued Fine Heriz Re-Creation, Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Terracotta Red, Antiqued Fine Heriz Re-Creation, Natural Dyes Dense Weave, Organic Wool Hand Knotted, Runner Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches ...
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2010s Indian Tribal More Carpets

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Wool

4 3"x6 2" Red Herrita Design, Hand Knotted, 250 KPSI Wool/Silk Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Red Herati All Over Fish Design, Hand Knotted, 250 KPSI Wool and Silk Dense Weave Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the...
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2010s Indian More Carpets

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Silk

8 3"x10 2" Brown And Blue Mountain Design Flat Weave Kilim Wool Reversible Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Brown And Blue Mountain Design Flat Weave Kilim Natural Wool Reversible Hand Woven Oriental Rug. It has been Woven for months and months in the ...
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2010s Afghan Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Striped Kilim Area Rug with Bohemian Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
51334, vintage Turkish Striped Kilim Area rug with Bohemian Tribal style. This handwoven wool vintage Turkish Kilim rug features a series of thin bright double bands woven horizontal...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Bohemian More Carpets

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Wool

New Modern Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug with Abstract Expressionist Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21155 Rare Modern Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, 10'05 x 13'02. A chromatic symphony woven with purpose and pulse, this hand-knotted wool Beni Mrirt rug is a triumph of artistry, rarity, a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Expressionist More Carpets

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Wool

Sophisticated, Classic Trellis Black Cowhide Area Floor Rug Small
Located in Charlotte, NC
Crammed with color, this new release under our Alta line will add spades of charisma and sophistication to your interior. Black is combined with natural grey shades to create a one-o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Art Deco More Carpets

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Cowhide

Zeki Muren Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
51581 Zeki Muren Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, 07'02 x 10'06. Zeki Muren Turkish Sivas rugs derive their name from the illustrious Turkish singer Zeki Müren and hail from the...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Expressionist More Carpets

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Wool

Zeki Muren Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug
Zeki Muren Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug
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Vintage Persian Baluch Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Baluch carpet from the second quarter of the 20th century.
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Persian Baluch Rug
Vintage Persian Baluch Rug
$1,000 Sale Price
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Antique Persian Malayer Runner, Hallway Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
70740, Antique Persian Malayer Runner, Hallway Runner. This hand knotted wool antique Malayer runner features an all-over blooming Qashqai style boteh pattern like butterflies atop p...
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer More Carpets

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Wool

A Luxurious Vintage Beni M’Guild Moroccan Rug of Unparalleled Prestige
Located in Dallas, TX
21418 Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, 06'10 x 10'02. A rare jewel from the Atlas Mountains, this hand-knotted wool vintage Beni M’Guild Moroccan rug unveils an opulent story of her...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Modern More Carpets

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Wool

2 8"x8 Red Heriz Revival Hand Knotted Hand Spun New Zealand Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Auburn Red, Heriz Revival with Medallion Design, Hand Spun New Zealand Wool, Densely Woven, Hand Knotted, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 In...
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2010s Indian Heriz Serapi More Carpets

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Wool

The Golden Garden: A Vintage Persian Sultanabad Masterpiece of Timeless Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
73419 Vintage Persian Sultanabad Rug, 16'04 x 17'08. From the historic weaving ateliers of west-central Persia comes this vintage Persian Sultanabad rug, a majestic expression of tim...
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Late 20th Century Persian Spanish Colonial More Carpets

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade American Rag Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage American rag rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 3' 6" x 5' 8" North American rugs carpets: North American has never developed a unified handmade rug tradition, but rather it is the unassimilated confluence of several. From Mexico comes the Saltillo serape wearing blanket, and this stimulates the Navajo and Rio Grande (Colorado) weavers, first as blankets, then as rugs. The thrifty habits of rural America gave rise to the New England (and Western Canadian) hooked rug types, while the farmers of the Midwest recycled their disused garments into braided and rag rugs. The closest to a real ongoing tradition are the Southwestern (New Mexican) Navajo rugs. By the 1860s the native tribes were weaving wearing blankets with wool from the Spanish churro sheep. These were in stripe design, with combinations of undyed wool with cochineal reds and indigo blues. The multi-phase “Chief’s Blankets” from the 1870s-80s are a natural outgrowth of these. Machine spun red wool from Germantown in Pennsylvania appeared in the 1870s with a bright red hitherto unobtainable. The weavers loved it and blankets appeared with bright reds, generally aniline, in “eye dazzler” patterns. Anglo traders established posts beginning in the 1890s. Navajo weavings were perfect accompaniments not only for Western-themed decors, but for East Coast apartments, only they needed to be thicker and more rug like to be truly accepted. The traders brought Caucasian and Turkish village rugs to copy, borders were introduced and central medallions devised. The weavers continued to create on vertical looms, with a shared warp (dovetailing) weft structure to avoid slits. The warps were cotton string. Sizes were generally scatters, but occasionally a special order came in, hence antique room size Navajos are very rare and very pricey. Distinct village/pueblo styles developed. Among the best are: Two Grey Hills (considered the tightest, closest of all Navajo weaving), Crystal Springs, and Ganado. Certain new patterns such as the “Storm pattern” with jagged lightning bolts emanating from a dark cloud developed. The Yei rug with dancing Kachina doll figures became popular. The palette has been expanded beyond the classic grey, tan, dark brown, and cream natural wool combination to again include reds, blues, and greens. Navajo pictorials include American flags, trains, and automobiles, domestic and local scenes and scenery. Individual artist weavers now command gallery shows and correspondingly elevated prices. There are several levels of Navajo work, and antique and vintage scatters with simple flat designs, medium weaves, and tritonal palettes, and in good floor worthy condition are still available reasonably. The Native American weaving tradition extends into Colorado with two-piece scatters with sharp sawtooth medallions and striped end borders, with wool tapestry weave on cotton warps. These descend from the Saltillo blankets...
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art More Carpets

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Wool, Yarn, Cotton

Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Borlou Coral Rug
Located in New York, NY
Description an early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Borlu Rug Details rug no. j4087 size 3' 11" x 6' 3" (119 x 191 cm)
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Early 20th Century Turkish Tabriz More Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug with Tribal Bohemian Style
Located in Dallas, TX
20233 Vintage Red Boujad Moroccan Rug, 04'04 x 07'04. Alive with fire and spirit, this hand-knotted wool vintage Boujad Moroccan rug from the Berber tribes of Morocco is a radiant ma...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian More Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Small Room Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century Turkish Anatolian intermediate rug 6'6'' x 10'
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak More Carpets

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Wool

The Whispered Ivory:A Vintage Greek Flokati Masterpiece of Organic Modern Purity
Located in Dallas, TX
53945 Vintage Greek Natural Flokati Rug, 05'01 x 06'06. In a world that often seeks grandeur through excess, this hand-woven wool vintage Greek Flokati rug...
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Mid-20th Century Greek Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection 20th Century Turkish Kilim
Located in New York, NY
a 3rd quarter of the 20th Century Vintage Turkish Wool Kilim in white and dark brown Details rug no. j2434 size 10' x 12' 9" (305 x 389 cm)
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Late 20th Century Turkish Minimalist More Carpets

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Wool

9 6"x11 8" Daisy White Moroccan Weave with Box Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Daisy White, Moroccan Weave with Box Design, Textured Pile, Tone on Tone, Undyed Natural Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches ...
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2010s Afghan Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Fire Orange Antique Chinese Rug
Located in New York, NY
1930s Chinese Peking rug in a rare fire orange color Measures: 5' 11" x 8' 8" (180 x 264 cm).
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco More Carpets

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Wool

Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug Inspired by Walter Nichols
Located in Dallas, TX
77760 Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug Inspired by Walter Nichols, 12'03 x 19'08. Aside from the rich cultural symbolism attached to each image, the ambiguo...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco More Carpets

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Wool

9 10"x14 Cream Color, Hand Knotted Kazak with All Over Leaf Pattern, Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Cream Color, Hand Knotted Kazak with All Over Leaf and Vines Pattern, Pure Wool Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transitional Primary c...
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2010s Afghan Kazak More Carpets

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Antique Persian Malayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Decorative Persian rug from the malayer village located in northwest Persian in blues and rust Measure: 4'6'' x 6'6''.
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20th Century Persian American Classical More Carpets

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Wool

Steel Blue Hand Knotted Geometric Art Deco Collection Pure Wool Rug 9 0" x 12 0"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
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2010s Indian Art Deco More Carpets

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Wool

8 x9 7" Olive Green Overdyed Kazak Geometric Pattern All Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Olive Green, Overdyed Kazak with Geometric Elements Pattern, Pure Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Traditional Prim...
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2010s Afghan Kazak More Carpets

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Wool

8 x9 9" Beige-Gold Hi-Low Pile Abstract Design Wool and Silk Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Beige with Gold, Abstract Design, Wool and Silk, Hi-Low Pile, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Contemporary Primar...
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2010s Indian Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Antique Persian Malayer Rug Carpet Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
61265 Antique Persian Malayer Rug, 03'11 x 07'10. Antique-washed Persian Malayer rugs are from the Malayer region in western Iran that have undergone a special washing process to sof...
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer More Carpets

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Wool

9 2"x11 6" Blue Yonder Soft Wool Fine Peshawar Mahal Design Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Peshawar All Over Mahal Design, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving cr...
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2010s Afghan Oushak More Carpets

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Wool

Pink, gray tessellation Trellis Pink Customizable Cowhide Area Floor Rug Large
Located in Charlotte, NC
Crammed with color, this new release under our Alta line will add spades of charisma and sophistication to your interior. The Pink is combined with natural grey shades to create a on...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Art Deco More Carpets

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Cowhide

Antique, New and Vintage Area Rugs and Carpets for Your Home

Antique, new and vintage area rugs and carpets are a simple way to add warmth and style to any space. Area rugs can be seasonal or changed with other decorative objects to refresh an interior. Carpet piles materials can vary from wool and cotton to silk and synthetic fibers, and the purpose of a floor covering can range from reducing noise to offering a place to sit.

Vintage rugs can ground a space, and arranging furniture around them creates a measured focal point. Key furniture pieces can be placed on the rug or just the legs, such as with furniture like coffee tables in your living room.

So, how can you tell if a rug is high quality or vintage?

The three main components that determine the quality of a piece are the dyes, the wool and the number of knots per square inch. Ultimately, however, if you want to be sure the rug you’re buying is truly an antique, it is best to consult an expert.

If you want a creative design that stands out, area rugs or carpets can provide layers of color. Rugs and carpets reflect a global heritage of textiles and weaving, such as ornately patterned Persian and Indian designs. Visually striking Chinese rugs can add a delicate touch of color, while modern rugs make a statement with their geometric patterns.

Turkish rugs, with their ruby reds and misted blues, their entwined botanical designs and rhythmic geometries, are as beloved today as they were in the 13th century. The West’s current infatuation with Moroccan and North African tribal rugs stretches to the mid-20th century, when modern furniture designers embraced bold geometric patterns and even bolder palettes as counterpoints to form-follows-function interiors. Alvar Aalto, Frank Lloyd Wright and Le Corbusier were among the designers who used these rustic, natural rugs to offset austere interiors.

If you properly maintain your antique and vintage rugs, they will last for many years. When you’re thinking about how to clean a rug, it is important to keep in mind that your vacuum is not too harsh for your favorite floor covering. Frequent vacuuming is in fact necessary to remove everyday dirt that otherwise wears down the pile. Omri Schwartz of Nazmiyal does, however, stipulate that “it’s best to use an ordinary suction vacuum without bristles, as the bristles can damage the rug’s pile.” Rotating the carpet every couple of years is also recommended — it ensures that the rug gets even foot traffic.

On 1stDibs, find a vintage rug or carpet to add a layer of beauty and function to your room.

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