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Modern Central Asian Rugs

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Modern Earth-Toned Wool Rug 9 2 x11 9
Located in Torrance, CA
This exquisite hand-knotted wool rug is a masterclass in understated elegance and organic texture. Woven entirely by hand using centuries-old techniques, this piece features a subtle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Geometric Ivory and Beige Hand Knotted Wool Rug 9 10 x14
Located in Torrance, CA
This elegant hand-knotted wool rug features a sophisticated geometric diamond lattice pattern, creating a refined and visually captivating effect. Expertly crafted by skilled artisan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Modern Gray Taupe Textured Wool Rug 9 11 x14
Located in Torrance, CA
This exquisite hand-knotted wool rug captures the subtle, organic beauty of nature through its flowing wave design. Meticulously crafted by master artisans, this piece is a celebrati...
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Geometric Gray and Ivory Hand-Knotted Wool Rug 9 11 x14
Located in Torrance, CA
This hand-knotted wool rug presents a captivating blend of tribal aesthetics and modern sophistication. Crafted by skilled artisans using hand-spun wool, this rug features a meticulo...
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21st Century Contemporary Rug
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
Elevate your living space with this exquisite Contemporary wool rug, meticulously handcrafted in Nepal. The rug's exceptional quality is evident in its dense, plush texture, made fro...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

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21st Century Contemporary Rug
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
This contemporary rug, expertly hand-knotted in Nepal, is crafted entirely from high-quality Himalayan wool, prized for its durability, softness, and natural luster. The design blend...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Rug Kilim’s Square Rug with Textured Monochrome White Striae
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in a luxurious blend of wool and silk, this 6x6 rug is a new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Textural Collection, and represents a new series of custom-capable contemporary de...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Ombre Runner Rug in Chartreuse and Light Pink Hues
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 3x7 ombre runner rug represents an exciting new gradience line in Rug & Kilim’s Modern Collection—made with hand-knotted wool in one of our most luxurious Nepalese pile qualitie...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Modern Contemporary Area Rug in Taupe, Handmade of Silk and Wool, "Fume"
Located in New York , NY
Modern Contemporary Area Rug in Taupe, Handmade of Silk and Wool, "Fume" Sigal Sasson wanted to create a single focal point motif to hold an abstract crisp element but without a def...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Mazandaran-Style Wool Gradient Black Ivory Kilim 8 5 x9 8
Located in Torrance, CA
This striking handwoven modern kilim showcases a sophisticated blend of tradition and contemporary artistry. Crafted using hand-spun wool, this flatweave kilim embraces a minimalist ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Oversized Rug Kilim’s Modern Nepalese Rug with Beige Cream Textural Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and silk, this 13x21 smart work both contemporary and textural from Nepal, features variations in color and a boucle-like texture which lend a fabulous sense of ...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Small Hand Knotted "Egg Shell" Rug, Florian Pretet and Lisa Mukhia Pretet
Located in Geneve, CH
Small hand knotted "Egg Shell" rug, Florian Pretet and Lisa Mukhia Pretet Made to order creation can be done Dimensions: 140 x 200cm Materials: 60% Himalayan wool, 40% silk Hand knot...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Geometric Fine Hand Woven Wool Kilim 13 5 x15 7
Located in Torrance, CA
This stunning handwoven wool rug features a bold geometric design in a harmonious palette. The intricate interlocking pattern exudes a contemporary elegance while maintaining a nod ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Contemporary Handmade East Turkestan Khotan Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A modern East Turkestan Khotan room size carpet handmade during the 21st century. Measures: 9' 5" x 11' 8".
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21st Century and Contemporary East Turkestani Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Oversized Kilim in Beige Textural Stripes and Blue Accents
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 12x16 oversized Kilim design from an inventive new contemporary flat weave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Fondly dubbed, “Rez Kilims”, this modern ...
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2010s Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Contemporary Area Rug in Taupe Yellow, Handmade of Silk and Wool, "Sultana"
Located in New York , NY
Inspired by the designer’s Moroccan background and the magical country of Morocco, Sultana emphasizes bold geometric pattern repeat, a glamorous appeal known in modern Moroccan architecture...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Tiger Rug with Beige, Gray and Brown Pictorials
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 3x6 modern tiger pictorial rug is a bold addition to the Rug & Kilim exclusive Tiger line. On the Design: An exemplary drawing with pictorial represen...
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2010s Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Tiger Rug in Gold with Brown and Orange Pictorial
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 8x10 modern tiger pictorial rug is a bold addition to the Rug & Kilim exclusive Tiger line. On the Design: An exemplary drawing with pictorial represe...
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2010s Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Tiger Rug in Gold with Brown and Orange Pictorial
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 9x12 modern tiger pictorial rug is a bold addition to the Rug & Kilim exclusive Tiger line. On the Design: An exemplary drawing with pictorial represe...
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2010s Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Tiger Rug in Gold with Brown and Orange Pictorial
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 8x10 modern tiger pictorial rug is a bold addition to the Rug & Kilim exclusive Tiger line. On the Design: An exemplary drawing with pictorial represe...
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2010s Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Tiger Rug in Gold with Brown and Orange Pictorial
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 6x9 modern tiger pictorial rug is a bold addition to the Rug & Kilim exclusive Tiger line. On the Design: An exemplary drawing with pictorial represen...
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2010s Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Tiger Rug in Gold with Brown and Orange Pictorial
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 6x9 modern tiger pictorial rug is a bold addition to the Rug & Kilim exclusive Tiger line. On the Design: An exemplary drawing with pictorial represen...
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2010s Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Modern Transitional Rug
Located in New York, NY
Custom color and size available. Rug size is 8' 11" x 12' 2".
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2010s Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Modern Contemporary Tibetan Wool Silk Tone on Tone Rug
Located in New York, NY
This luxurious Tibetan handknotted rug is comprised of wool and pure silk in tone on tone color. It has a loop and cut pile giving it nice, subtle texture and movement. Custom colo...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Rug Kilim s Hand Knotted Contemporary Rug in Gray Textural Geometric Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
From the new and modern rug collection by Rug & Kilim, this contemporary rug enjoys a textural geometric pattern lending a subtle character to the comfortable, versatile silver-gray ...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Silk

Decorative Modern Handknotted Rug with a Subtle, Geometric Pattern
Located in New York, NY
This is beautiful handknotted rug with a decorative, geometric design. It has a transitional element to it as it would work in a variety of interiors. It is very finely knotted with ...
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2010s Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Modern Patina Handknotted Rug with a Subtle Pattern
Located in New York, NY
This is beautiful handknotted rug with a subtle, geometric design. It has a transitional element to it as it would work in a variety of interiors. It is very finely knotted with a lo...
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2010s Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Contemporary Handknotted Rug with a Whimsical Pattern
Located in New York, NY
This is beautiful handknotted rug with a whimsical design. It has a transitional element to it as it would work in a variety of interiors. It is finely...
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2010s Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Rug Kilim s Handmade Modern Rug Brown and Black Striped Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
From Rug & Kilim’s Texture of Color collection, this contemporary rug innovates the concept of open field rugs and plain rug designs with subtle variations in color and craft. The lu...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Silk

Modern Decorative Transitional Amritsar Rug in Wool and Pure Silk
Located in New York, NY
Our 'Amritsar' rug is hand-knotted in Afghanistan, and made from the finest hand-carded, hand-spun naturally dyed wool and pure silk. It is very finely woven and has a low pile. This...
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2010s Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Silk, Wool

Modern Bixby Rug with an Asymmetrical Geometric Design
Located in New York, NY
Our 'Bixby' rug is hand knotted, and made from the finest hand-carded, hand-spun naturally dyed wool. This rug was crafted by tribal weavers in a small village that produces many sou...
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2010s Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Modern Blue and Grey Striped Diamond Designed Rug 8 x10 3
Located in Torrance, CA
This refined hand-knotted wool rug is a contemporary interpretation of the Ikat motif rug, showcasing the beauty of rhythmic repetition and tonal movement. Handcrafted by skilled art...
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Khoton Mosaic – 9 x 11 9" Hand-Knotted Wool Rug in Indigo and Ivory
Located in Torrance, CA
This hand-knotted wool rug features a finely rendered Khoton pattern, distinguished by its repeating octagonal and diamond motifs arranged in a symmetrical mosaic. The design draws i...
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Contemporary Tribal Motif Wool Rug in Navy and Grey – 9′ × 12′
Located in Torrance, CA
This hand-knotted wool rug from Pakistan brings a refined sense of movement and contrast with its bold, geometric pattern rendered in deep navy over a cool grey ground. The motif—rem...
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Modern Tibetan Bamboo Silk Rug
Located in New York, NY
This Tibetan rug is hand knotted in Nepal using handspun bamboo silk, which gives the rug a beautiful sheen. This rug is both modern and luxurious to the touch. Custom colors and siz...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Silk

Modern Natural Browns Striped Checkerboard Kilim 8 9 x12 2
Located in Torrance, CA
This handwoven wool kilim is a bold celebration of linear geometry and organic materials. The color palette ranges from ivory, beige, brown, reflecting the natural wool colors with j...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Modern Gray Textured Hand-Knotted Wool Rug 9 x12
Located in Torrance, CA
This modern hand-knotted wool rug offers a refined blend of texture, craftsmanship, and understated elegance. Meticulously woven by master artisans—the rug features a richly dimensio...
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Colorful Modern Gabbeh Rug, Blue Field
Located in New York, NY
In a geometric Kilim design with only end borders, the watery, broken light blue field displays three columns of joined diamonds detailed in straw, rust and celadon, with small geome...
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2010s Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Modern Textural Rug in Cream Brown with Ribbed Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 9x12 textural rug by Rug & Kilim has been handwoven and hand-knotted in wool together in a marriage of pile and flatweave—one of many subtle elements to our design philosophy in...
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2010s Pakistani Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Moroccan Style Rug in Cream White Tones with Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool, this 9x12 Moroccan rug in blue and brown features a contemporary approach to Berber tribal rugs with a high-low textu...
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2010s Pakistani Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Modern Textural Rug in Cream White Tones with Ribbed Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 9x12 modern textural rug by Rug & Kilim in cream white tones, has been hand-knotted in wool and speaks to our design philosophy in plain rugs that “simple” never means “ordinary...
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2010s Pakistani Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Khotan Style Rug in Blue with Gold Rosette Medallions
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 8x10 modern classics rug, with a high-low texture married to the patterns, is inspired by antique Khotan Samarkand rugs of East Turkestan, known to favor B...
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2010s Pakistani Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Rug Kilim’s Moroccan Style Rug in Cream White and Gold Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool and a high-low texture, this 8x10 modern Moroccan style rug in cream white and gold features a geometric design with a contemporary approach unlike any ot...
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2010s Pakistani Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Rug Kilim’s Moroccan Style Rug in Red with Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool and a high-low texture, this 9x14 modern Moroccan style rug in red features a design with a contemporary approach unlike any other to the Moroccan tribal ...
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2010s Pakistani Modern Central Asian Rugs

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New Neutral Sivas Carpet
Located in New York, NY
With a slightly heavier weave, these ultimately Tabriz takeoffs feature, as here, allover rosette and palmette designs, light grounds (here pale brown), and borders of palmettes and,...
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2010s Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Neutral Modern Sivas Carpet
Located in New York, NY
The large, curved medium brown sickle leaves stand out while the lobed and bulbously-pendanted sandy-straw outline medallion barely registers. The contrast with the sandy cream field...
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2010s Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Tone on Tone Neutral Afghan Flatweave Rug, Modern
Located in New York, NY
A wave like repeating pattern with contrasting neutrals is woven on this flatweave rug. Tones include, linen, sand, gray and taupe.
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Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Textural Rug in Dark Blue Tones and Striae
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 9x12 textural rug by Rug & Kilim features a high-low pile variation from the field to the fine border—one of many subtle elements to our design philosophy ...
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2010s Pakistani Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Oversized Kilim in White and Gray Textural Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 15x21 oversized Kilim is from an exciting new custom-capable flatweave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: “Rez Kilim” ...
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2010s Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Oversized Kilim in Blue and Beige Textural Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 14x20 oversized Kilim is from an exciting new custom-capable flatweave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: “Rez Kilim” ...
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2010s Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Rug in Beige and Cream White Geometric Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 9x12 contemporary rug by Rug & Kilim enjoys a subtle textural beauty and a tasteful high-low variation from the field to the border. On the Design: Bei...
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2010s Pakistani Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Oversized Kilim in Cream White and Black Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this oversized 12x15 Kilim is from an exciting new custom-capable flatweave collection by Rug Kilim. On the Design: “Rez Kilim” represents a contemporary h...
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2010s Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Cream White Textural Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 3x4 Kilim is from an exciting new custom-capable flatweave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: “Rez Kilim” represents a contemporary homage to Turkish...
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2010s Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Oversized Kilim in Blue and Beige Textural Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 12x18 oversized Kilim is from an exciting new custom-capable flatweave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: “Rez Kilim” ...
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2010s Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Oversized Kilim in Blue and Beige Textural Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 12x15 oversized Kilim is from an exciting new custom-capable flatweave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: “Rez Kilim” ...
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2010s Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Cream White Textural Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 3x4 Kilim is from an exciting new custom-capable flatweave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: “Rez Kilim” represents a contemporary homage to Turkish...
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2010s Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Beige and Ivory White Textural Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 3x4 Kilim is from an exciting new custom-capable flatweave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: “Rez Kilim” represents a contemporary homage to Turkish...
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2010s Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Gray and Cream White Textural Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 3x4 Kilim is from an exciting new custom-capable flatweave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: “Rez Kilim” represents a contemporary homage to Turkish...
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2010s Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Beige and Ivory White Textural Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 3x4 Kilim is from an exciting new custom-capable flatweave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: “Rez Kilim” represents a contemporary homage to Turkish...
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2010s Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Gray and Ivory White Textural Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 3x4 Kilim is from an exciting new custom-capable flatweave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: “Rez Kilim” represents a contemporary homage to Turkish...
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2010s Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Modern central asian rugs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern central asian rugs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage central asian rugs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include rugs and carpets, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern central asian rugs made in a specific country, there are Asia, South Asia, and Central Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original central asian rugs, popular names associated with this style include Rug Kilim, Nazmiyal Collection, Florian Pretet, Atelier Février, and Apadana Fine Rugs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for central asian rugs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $187 and tops out at $90,000 while the average work can sell for $7,388.

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