Antique Persian Lilian Carpet, Faded Coral, circa 1930s
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Lilian carpet with an all-over floral design in faded coral and soft blue
Category
Vintage 1930s Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Faded Persian Rug
Vintage Kashan Rug Faded Ivory Medallion
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Kashan rug presents a luminous allover ivory field with a barely-there central
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
3'9"x6'1" Ivory Pure Wool Hand Knotted Faded Out Worn Down Persian Vintage Rug
$354Sale Price|25% Off
3'9"x6'1" Ivory Pure Wool Hand Knotted Faded Out Worn Down Persian Vintage Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Vintage Persian Tabriz, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug
Category
Vintage 1960s Pakistani Medieval Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
4'x7' Gray Faded Design Worn Wool Hand Knotted Clean Vintage Persian Kerman Rug
$424Sale Price|25% Off
4'x7' Gray Faded Design Worn Wool Hand Knotted Clean Vintage Persian Kerman Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craftsmanship techniques
Category
Vintage 1960s Pakistani Medieval Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Mahal Rug Faded Blue Medallion Design
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Mahal rug offers a serene interpretation of Persian classicism, featuring a gently
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Mahal Rug Faded Brick and Aqua Medallion
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Mahal rug radiates soft, aged elegance with its central medallion flanked by stylized
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Amritzar Rug Faded Rose Ground with Subtle Floral Medallions
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Amritzar rug is defined by its ethereal palette and softly faded detailing, where a
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Faded Oushak Rug – Soft Pink Medallion on Taupe Field
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Oushak rug features a beautifully worn palette of soft blush, taupe, and muted gray
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Tabriz Rug faded floral medallion in sand and blue
Located in New York, NY
Persian rugs that have gracefully mellowed over time. A refined and quiet statement, it is ideal for
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Oushak Rug – Faded Medallion in Soft Blush and Taupe
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Oushak rug features a serene medallion design softened by time and rendered in
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Amritzar Rug Neutral Ground with Faded Vine and Blossom Pattern
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Amritzar rug features an elegantly distressed composition where soft taupe and sand
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Faded Bidjar Runner with Tribal Medallions
Located in New York, NY
strength and heritage of Persian Bidjar craftsmanship.
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large Faded Wool Indian Oushak Rug in Gray, Charcoal, and Light Taupe 9'0 x 12'3
By Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
-1405; Large Faded Wool Indian Oushak Rug in Gray, Charcoal, and Light Orange; Persian Rug, Authentic
Category
2010s Indian Oushak Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early Twentieth Century Oushak in Faded Red
Located in New York, NY
ref c08423
Category
Vintage 1910s Turkish Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Cream Ivory Faded Central Medallion - Antique 1930s
Located in New York, NY
ref C21608
Category
Vintage 1930s Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Sarouk in Rusted Red and Aesthetic Fades Throughout
Located in New York, NY
Antique Sarouk in Rusted Red and Aesthetic Fades Throughout
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Canary Yellow Fade Hand Spun Khotan with Florette Detail
Located in New York, NY
ref 61559
Category
Vintage 1920s Turkish Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Turkish Oushak in Solid Washed Tone with Faded Central Medallion
Located in New York, NY
ref C63642
Category
1990s Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Faded Champagne Vintage Persian Kerman Distressed, Worn Wool Hand Knotted Rug
$2,328Sale Price|25% Off
Faded Champagne Vintage Persian Kerman Distressed, Worn Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to make Exact Rug Size
Category
Vintage 1960s Pakistani Medieval More Carpets
Materials
Wool
Faded Red Vintage Persian Tabriz Worn Wool Distressed Look Hand Knotted Rug
$3,635Sale Price|25% Off
Faded Red Vintage Persian Tabriz Worn Wool Distressed Look Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to make Exact Rug Size
Category
Vintage 1960s Pakistani Tabriz More Carpets
Materials
Wool
Turquoise Wool Hand Knotted Vintage Persian Tabriz Faded Design Rustic Feel Rug
$854Sale Price|25% Off
Turquoise Wool Hand Knotted Vintage Persian Tabriz Faded Design Rustic Feel Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to make' Exact Rug Size
Category
Vintage 1960s Pakistani Tabriz More Carpets
Materials
Wool
Worn Wool, Cropped Thin, Hand Knotted, Faded Red, Vintage Persian Kerman Rug
$1,822Sale Price|25% Off
Worn Wool, Cropped Thin, Hand Knotted, Faded Red, Vintage Persian Kerman Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to make Exact Rug Size
Category
Vintage 1960s Pakistani Medieval More Carpets
Materials
Wool
Persian Kerman Old Clean Sun Faded Pink with Milk Wash Wool Hand Knotted Rug
$2,616Sale Price|25% Off
Persian Kerman Old Clean Sun Faded Pink with Milk Wash Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to make Exact rug size
Category
Vintage 1960s Pakistani Medieval More Carpets
Materials
Wool
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Faded Tomato Red Ground Ziegler with Pale Blue Border
Located in London, GB
Faded tomato red ground ziegler with pale blue border, Persian.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug with Faded Soft Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
60997 Vintage Persian Tabriz rug, 10.04 x 14.03. Showcasing timeless style with incredible detail
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Shiraz Rug with Faded Earth-Tone Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
52455, antique Persian Shiraz rug with Subtle Bungalow style. This hand knotted wool antique
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Rustic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nazmiyal Collection Faded Bloom Antique Persian Khorasan Rug with Floral Field
Located in New York, NY
This antique Persian Khorasan rug reveals a sublime balance between visual delicacy and structural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Minimalist Modern Design Persian Tabriz Rug with Faded Red-Orange Background
Located in Atlanta, GA
Minimalist antique Persian Tabriz rug with all-over field and light red, rug R20-0823, country of
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique All-Over Persian Heriz Rug in Faded Rust and Gold Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique All-Over Persian Heriz Rug in Faded Rust and Gold Colors This beautiful antique Heriz
Category
Antique 19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Gallery Antique Persian Mahal Rug with Light Blue Background and Faded Red
Located in Atlanta, GA
Persian Mahal antique rug with floral design in blue, and red colors with all-over design, rug R20
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Qashqai Rug with Central Medallion in Ink Blue and Faded Red
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Persian Qashqai rug with central medallion in ink blue and faded red, Keivan Woven Arts
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Distressed Vintage Persian Rug with Faded Design of Shades of Gray and Ivory
Located in Atlanta, GA
This vintage Persian rug is one-of-a-kind with a distressed finish that emphasizes an antique look
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Faded Antique Persian Malayer Gallery Rug with All-Over Design in Blue and Taupe
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Faded Antique Persian Malayer Gallery Rug with All-Over Design in Blue and Taupe
Located in Atlanta, GA
Persian Malayer antique gallery rug with blue, taupe, and brown all-over design and cornices, rug
Category
Antique Early 1900s Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Heriz with Large Medallion in Faded Reds and Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Medallion design Heriz vintage rug from Persia in multi-colors, rug H-609-12, country of origin
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
The Faded Azure Court: An Antique Persian Tabriz of Timeless Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
61521 Antique Blue Persian Tabriz Rug, 08'00 x 10'09. From the illustrious looms of northwest
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Kurdish Runner with Faded Ground and Repeating Design3'2 x 14'6
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 3'2 x 14'6 Antique Persian Kurdish Runner with Faded Ground and Repeating Design3'2 x
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Distressed Antique Large Sultanabad Rug in Faded Red Background, Blue, Green
Located in Atlanta, GA
. distressed antique Persian Sultanabad rug. Measures: 10'10 x 16'2 This beautiful antique Sultanabad rug
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Distressed Antique Persian Afshar Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
60922 Antique Persian Afshar Rug, 05'02 x 06'06. Antique-washed Persian Afshar rugs, originating
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Rug Carpet Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
passed down through generations. Despite their faded appearance, antique-washed Persian Malayer rugs
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Malayer Runner with Diamond Medallions in Faded Red and Sage
Located in New York, NY
delicately faded palette of terracotta red, soft sage, pale blush, and muted taupe. The repeating geometric
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Hand-Knotted Sarab Runner – Faded Camel Ground with Geometric Medallions
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Antique Hand-Knotted Sarab Runner – Faded Camel Ground with Geometric Medallions
Located in New York, NY
This antique Sarab runner exemplifies the rustic charm and enduring artistry of Persian village
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug with Medallion Design in Grayish Blue, Gold, Brown
Located in Atlanta, GA
Faded antique Persian Tabriz rug with medallion design in grayish blue, ema-7501, country of origin
Category
Vintage 1920s Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Faded Red Persian Tabriz Vintage Look Bohemian Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to make rugs. This is
Category
Vintage 1960s Asian Medieval More Carpets
Materials
Wool
Old Persian Tabriz Faded Red Bohemian Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
border color: Faded red Other colors of the rug: Brown, ivory, gray Rug pile: Worn wool Rug's foundation
Category
Vintage 1960s Persian Medieval More Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Look Faded Red Persian Tabriz Shabby Chic Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to make rugs. This is
Category
Vintage 1960s Persian Medieval More Carpets
Materials
Wool
Faded Red Persian Tabriz Design Vintage Look Bohemian Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to make rugs. This is
Category
Vintage 1960s Persian Medieval More Carpets
Materials
Wool
Semi Antique Faded Red Persian Tabriz Design Bohemian Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to make Rugs. This is
Category
Vintage 1960s Persian Medieval More Carpets
Materials
Wool
Faded Red Vintage Look Persian Tabriz Shabby Chic Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to make rugs. This is
Category
Vintage 1960s Persian Medieval More Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Look Faded Red Persian Tabriz Shabby Chic Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to make rugs. This is
Category
Vintage 1960s Persian Medieval More Carpets
Materials
Wool
Worn Down Persian Shiraz with Faded Apricot Colors Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to make rugs. This is
Category
Vintage 1960s Persian Medieval More Carpets
Materials
Wool
Faded Out Vintage Wide Runner Persian Shiraz Sheared Low Handmade Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to make rugs. This is
Category
Vintage 1960s Persian Medieval More Carpets
Materials
Wool
Faded Red Old and Worn Down Persian Shiraz Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to make rugs. This is
Category
Vintage 1960s Asian Medieval More Carpets
Materials
Wool
Earth Tones Faded Vintage Persian Shiraz Worn Down Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to make rugs. This is
Category
Vintage 1960s Persian Medieval More Carpets
Materials
Wool
Sun-Faded Denim Blue Persian Tabriz Clean Wool Distressed Old Hand Knotted Rug
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H 130 in W 96 in L 130 in
Sun-Faded Denim Blue Persian Tabriz Clean Wool Distressed Old Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to make Exact rug size
Category
Vintage 1960s Persian Tabriz More Carpets
Materials
Wool
Faded Pink Gallery Size Antique Persian Heriz Good Condition Hand Knotted
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Faded Pink Gallery Size Antique Persian Heriz Good Condition
Category
20th Century Persian Medieval More Carpets
Materials
Wool
Faded Colors Worn Down and Vintage Persian Qashqai Pure Wool Hand Knotted
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to make rugs. This is
Category
Vintage 1960s Asian Medieval More Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Persian Overdyed Rug with Faded Black Floral Details
Located in Dallas, TX
Contemporary handmade Persian area rug from high-quality sheep’s wool and colored with eco-friendly
Category
Early 2000s Persian Other Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Persian Overdye Rug with Faded Pink & Gold Floral Details
Located in Dallas, TX
Contemporary handmade Persian area rug from high-quality sheep’s wool and colored with eco-friendly
Category
Early 2000s Persian Other Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Rug with Faded Brown and Beige Botanical Details
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Persian runner rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool and colored with all-natural
Category
20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug with Faded Allover Pattern in Soft Blue 2'3 x 4'3
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 2'3 x 4'3 Antique Persian Tabriz Rug with Faded Allover Pattern in Soft Blue 2'3 x 4'3
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Heriz with Medallion in Blue and Faded Red
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Persian Heriz with Medallion in Blue and Faded Red, Rug / TRA-5081, 1950's semi antique
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
small mid century faded distressed Heriz rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Mid century distressed small heriz rug with geometrical design and light colours, entirely hand
Category
Vintage 1930s Asian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Rug room size hand knotted low wool pile perfectly muted faded colors
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W 112.21 in L 149.61 in
Antique Rug room size hand knotted low wool pile perfectly muted faded colors
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
(plus fringe on both sides). The design can be categorized in Persian rug, Caucasian rug, Azerbaijan
Category
Vintage 1940s Asian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Faded Red Persian Tabriz Semi Antique Sheared Low Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
border color: Faded red Other colors of the rug: Black, brown, beige, blue, light green Rug pile: Worn
Category
Vintage 1960s Persian Medieval More Carpets
Materials
Wool
Finely Woven Oversized Antique Kerman Carpet. Size: 17 ft 3 in x 27 ft 1 in
Located in New York, NY
of this magnificent antique Persian Kerman rug faded, it allowed elements of the design that were
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Faded Pink Persian Shiraz Worn Down Vintage Hand Knotted Clean Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to make rugs. This is
Category
Vintage 1960s Persian Medieval More Carpets
Materials
Wool
Hand Knotted, Faded Blue, Vintage Persian Kerman, Distressed Look, Worn Wool Rug
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W 106 in L 139 in
Hand Knotted, Faded Blue, Vintage Persian Kerman, Distressed Look, Worn Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to make Exact Rug Size
Category
Vintage 1960s Persian Medieval More Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Sun-Faded Red Persian Heriz Hand Knotted Distressed Pure Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to make Exact rug size
Category
Vintage 1960s Persian Heriz Serapi More Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bohemian Vintage Worn Down Persian Qashqai Faded Rust Color Handmade Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to make rugs. This is
Category
Vintage 1960s Persian Medieval More Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Worn Down Sun-Faded Green Persian Tabriz Clean Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
in feet and inches : 6'7" x 9'8" Main rug color : Green Rug border color : Faded green Other colors
Category
Vintage 1960s Persian Tabriz More Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Tabriz Faded Peach Color Worn Down Natural Wool Hand Knotted Rug
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W 94 in L 133 in
Vintage Persian Tabriz Faded Peach Color Worn Down Natural Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to make Exact rug size
Category
Vintage 1960s Persian Tabriz More Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Worn Wool Persian Heriz with Sun-Faded Coral Colors Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to make Exact Rug Size
Category
Vintage 1960s Persian Heriz Serapi More Carpets
Materials
Wool
Sun-Faded Persian Karajeh with Salmon Colors Vintage Worn Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to make Exact rug size
Category
Vintage 1960s Persian Medieval More Carpets
Materials
Wool
Faded Brown with a Mix of Pink Vintage Persian Heriz Worn Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to make Exact Rug Size
Category
Vintage 1960s Persian Medieval More Carpets
Materials
Wool
Faded Colors Worn Down and Old Persian Qashqai Pure Wool Hand Knotted Oriental
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to make rugs. This is
Category
Vintage 1960s Asian Medieval More Carpets
Materials
Wool
Hamadan Vintage Olive Green Rug Circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
Overwashed, modern aesthetic, faded olive Hamadan rug (Persian) with beautiful allover field
Category
Early 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Delicately Faded Persian Area Rug
Located in Brussels, BE
Unique, vintage Persian area rug treated to desaturate the colors and reduce the pile.
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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Faded Persian Rug For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the faded Persian rug you’re looking for. A faded Persian rug — often made from fabric and wool — can elevate any home. Find 55 options for an antique or vintage faded Persian rug now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the faded Persian rug you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each faded Persian rug bearing Modern hallmarks is very popular.
How Much is a Faded Persian Rug?
The average selling price for a faded Persian rug at 1stDibs is $2,002, while they’re typically $444 on the low end and $50,000 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Rugs And Carpets for You
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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