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2'6"x16' Red Hand Knotted Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Crimson Red, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, Soft and Shiny Wool, Vegetable Dyes, XL Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height:...
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$1,515Sale Price|25% Off
2'6"x12' Red Hand Knotted Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Crimson Red, Hand Knotted, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Soft and Shiny Wool, Vegetable Dyes, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0....
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$1,804Sale Price|25% Off
2'7"x11'9" Blue Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Bayern Blue, Afghan Peshawar with Colorful Birds of Paradise Design, Vegetable Dyes, Hand Knotted, Soft and Shiny Wool, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile he...
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$768Sale Price|25% Off
2'6"x6'1" Red Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Crimson Red, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, Soft and Shiny Wool, Vegetable Dyes, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0....
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$2,578Sale Price|25% Off
2'7"x19'9" Red Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Crimson Red, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, Soft and Shiny Wool, Vegetable Dyes, XL Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height:...
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$757Sale Price|25% Off
2'6"x6' Red Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Crimson Red, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, Soft and Shiny Wool, Vegetable Dyes, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0....
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$1,020Sale Price|25% Off
2'6"x8'1" Red Hand Knotted Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Crimson Red, Hand Knotted, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Soft and Shiny Wool, Vegetable Dyes, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0....
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$2,484Sale Price|25% Off
2'6"x19'8" Red Hand Knotted Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Crimson Red, Hand Knotted, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Soft and Shiny Wool, Vegetable Dyes, XL Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height:...
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$6,506Sale Price|25% Off
12'2"x12'2" Red Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Hand Knotted Wool Round Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Angels Red, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, Soft and Shiny Wool, Vegetable Dyes, Round, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25...
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$683Sale Price|25% Off
3'3"x4'9" Black Peshawar Colorful Birds of Paradise Design Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Midnight Black, Afghan Peshawar with Colorful Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, Soft and Shiny Wool, Vegetable Dyes, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height...
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$270Sale Price|25% Off
2'1"x3'1" Gray Wool Afghan Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Flint Gray, 100% Wool, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, Natural Dyes, Mat, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style:...
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$270Sale Price|25% Off
2'1"x3'1" Gray Afghan Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Medium Gray, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, Soft Wool, Veggie Dyes, Mat, Sample, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches...
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$278Sale Price|25% Off
2'1"x3'2" Blue Afghan Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Carolina Blue, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, Soft Wool, Vegetable Dyes, Sample, Mat, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 ...
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$2,965Sale Price|25% Off
8'x8' Green Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Hand Knotted Wool Round Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Pickle Green, Afghan Peshawar with Colorful Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Natural Dyes, Round, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 ...
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$2,127Sale Price|25% Off
2'6"x20'2" Gray Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Misty Gray, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, Soft Wool, Vegetable Dyes, XL Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inche...
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$1,077Sale Price|25% Off
2'6"x7'8" Green Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Olive Green, Afghan Peshawar with Colorful Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, Soft and Vibrant Wool, Natural Dyes, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile h...
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$654Sale Price|25% Off
2'7"x6' Green Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Olive Green, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Soft 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Vegetable Dyes, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 In...
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$637Sale Price|25% Off
2'8"x5'8" Gray Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Sonic Gray, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, Soft and Shiny Wool, Natural Dyes, Short Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height:...
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$2,370Sale Price|25% Off
8'x8' Gray, Afghan Peshawar Birds of Paradise, Wool Hand Knotted, Square Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Goose Gray, Afghan Peshawar Birds of Paradise, Vegetable Dyes, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Square Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transit...
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$520Sale Price|25% Off
2'x6'2" Gray Afghan Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Spanish Gray, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, Natural Dyes, Soft Wool, Short Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inc...
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$5,720Sale Price|25% Off
10'x13'8" Gray Afghan Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Medium Gray, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Soft and Velvety Wool, Hand Knotted, Vegetable Dyes, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inc...
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$1,818Sale Price|25% Off
2'9"x15'8" Brown Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Faded Brown, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, 100% Soft Wool, Natural Dyes, Hand Knotted, XL Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 I...
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$1,008Sale Price|25% Off
5'x5' Daphne Gray Hand Knotted Peshawar Birds of Paradise Wool Round Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug.
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$994Sale Price|25% Off
2'5"x9'9" Green Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Olive Green, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, Soft Wool, Veggie Dyes, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Sty...
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$2,673Sale Price|25% Off
2'6"x25'4" Blue Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Baby Blue, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Soft Wool, Vegetable Dyes, Hand Knotted, XL Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches...
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$574Sale Price|25% Off
3'x4'8" Green Afghan Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Celadon Green, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, Soft Wool, Natural Dyes, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: T...
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$650Sale Price|25% Off
2'6"x6'2" Gray Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Nevada Gray, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Soft and Velvety Wool, Vegetable Dyes, Hand Knotted, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: ...
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$631Sale Price|25% Off
2'6"x6'2" Steel Gray Hand Knotted Birds of Paradise Wool Runner Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug.
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$1,353Sale Price|25% Off
2'9"x11'8" Green Hand Knotted Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Swamp Green, Hand Knotted, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Soft Wool, Vegetable Dyes, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches ...
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$1,827Sale Price|25% Off
2'9"x15'9" Brown Hand Knotted Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Medium Brown, Hand Knotted, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Vegetable Dyes, Soft Wool, XL Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inc...
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$574Sale Price|25% Off
3'x4'8" Swamp Green Wool Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Swamp Green, Soft Wool, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, Vegetable Dyes, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: ...
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$2,700Sale Price|25% Off
4'x16'4" Gray Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Nevada Gray, Afghan Peshawar with Colorful Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, Soft and Vibrant Wool, Natural Dyes, XL Wide Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No...
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$654Sale Price|25% Off
2'7"x6' Green Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Pickle Green, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Vegetable Dyes, Hand Knotted, Soft Wool, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches...
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$2,458Sale Price|25% Off
3'x19'5" Gray Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Medium Gray, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Vegetable Dyes, Hand Knotted, Soft Wool, XL Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inch...
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$1,424Sale Price|25% Off
5'x6'9" Gray Afghan Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Nevada Gray, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Natural Dyes, Hand Knotted, Soft Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Tra...
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$2,810Sale Price|25% Off
2'10"x23'6" Blue Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Bayern Blue, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Soft Wool, Natural Dyes, Hand Knotted, XL Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches...
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$2,398Sale Price|25% Off
2'7"x22' Gray Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Spanish Gray, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, Soft Wool, Vegetable Dyes, XL Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inc...
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$1,301Sale Price|25% Off
5'x6'2" Green Afghan Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Swamp Green, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, Soft Wool, Vegetable Dyes, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: T...
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$2,523Sale Price|25% Off
2'6"x24' Green Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Moss Green, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Soft Wool, Natural Dyes, Hand Knotted, XL Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches ...
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$3,017Sale Price|25% Off
3'x23'10" Brown Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Dark Vanilla Brown, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Soft Wool, Hand Knotted, Natural Dyes, XL Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25...
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$2,571Sale Price|25% Off
2'7"x23'7" Gray Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Anchor Gray, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, Vegetable Dyes, Soft and Velvety Wool, XL Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile heigh...
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$3,978Sale Price|25% Off
10'x10' Cadet Grey Natural Wool Hand Knotted Birds of Paradise Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Taupe Gray, Pure Wool Hand Knotted, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Vegetable Dyes, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and mont...
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$896Sale Price|25% Off
4'x5'7" Wool Hand Knotted Bird of Paradise Peshawar Soft Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug.
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$569Sale Price|25% Off
2'6"x5'10" Wales Gray Hand Knotted Peshawar Birds of Paradise Wool Round Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug.
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$1,464Sale Price|25% Off
6'x6' Uranian Blue Wool Peshawar Birds of Paradise Hand Knotted Round Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug.
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$1,206Sale Price|25% Off
4'x6' Blue Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design Hand Knotted Soft Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Bayern Blue, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Vegetable Dyes, Hand Knotted, Soft and Shiny Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inche...
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$641Sale Price|25% Off
3'x4'10" Red Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design Hand Knotted Soft Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Crimson Red, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, Soft and Velvety Wool, Vegetable Dyes, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inc...
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$9,435Sale Price|25% Off
12'x15'8" Green Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design Hand Knotted Wool XL Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Savannah Green, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Soft and Shiny Wool, Hand Knotted, Vegetable Dyes, XL, Oversized, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile ...
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$516Sale Price|25% Off
2'8"x3'10" Red Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design Hand Knotted Wool Mat Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Crimson Red, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, Soft and Velvety Wool, Vegetable Dyes, Mat, Sample, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile hei...
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$2,951Sale Price|25% Off
8'3"x8'3" Red Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Hand Knotted Soft Wool Round Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Crimson Red, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, Soft and Shiny Wool, Vegetable Dyes, Round, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.2...
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$9,419Sale Price|25% Off
12'x15'9" Blue Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design Hand Knotted Wool XL Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Bayern Blue, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, Soft and Shiny Wool, Vegetable Dyes, XL, Oversized, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile hei...
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$1,680Sale Price|25% Off
4'1"x'9'9" Blue Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Yale Blue, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Soft Wool, Hand Knotted, Natural Dyes, Wide Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches...
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$2,366Sale Price|25% Off
Blue Birds of Paradise Peshawar Hand Knotted Wool Square Oriental Rug 8'x8'2"
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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$1,315Sale Price|25% Off
5'8"x5'8" Gray Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Hand Knotted All Wool Round Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Battleship Gray, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, 100% Soft Wool, Vegetable Dyes, Round, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25...
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$1,476Sale Price|25% Off
6'x6' Blue Peshawar Bird of Paradise Design Hand Knotted All Wool Square Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Space Cadet Blue, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, Soft Wool, Veggie Dyes, Square, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inche...
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$1,395Sale Price|25% Off
5'9"x5'9" Gray Hand Knotted Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design All Wool Round Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Medium Gray, Hand Knotted, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Soft Wool, Natural Dyes, Round, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Sty...
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$3,978Sale Price|25% Off
9'9"x9'9" Gray Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Hand Knotted All Wool Round Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Spanish Gray, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Natural Dyes, Round, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches St...
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Turkish rugs are as widely loved today as they were in the 13th century, and antique and vintage Oushak rugs and carpets are known specifically for their bold geometric patterns and fine quality. With a name derived from the town of Uşak, Turkey, in western Anatolia, the Oushak textile style — also spelled Ushak — originated in the 15th-century Ottoman Empire, but its aesthetic has influenced weaving around the world, especially through the export of rugs to Europe.
The distinctive Oushak “medallion” pattern 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. Traditionally, the edges and empty spaces are filled with arabesque details or floral motifs. Both patterns can repeat in infinite directions, allowing for versatility in diverse sizes of hand-knotted authentic Oushak carpets, wall hangings and rugs. It’s believed that similar Iranian designs inspired the artistry of Turkish weavers, possibly through commissions by Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror.
While production of Oushak rugs accelerated for an international audience, they also maintained domestic popularity, including covering the floors of palaces and mosques. Owing to their deep colors and exemplary construction, Oushak area rugs woven by hand became status symbols abroad, with Henry VIII depicted standing astride an Oushak rug in a 16th-century portrait by Hans Holbein the Younger. The rugs and carpets made for export had rougher weaves while European copies proliferated as demand expanded into the 19th century. And beyond the authenticity of antique and vintage rugs in general, the geometric styles of Oushak rugs are appealing to interior designers because they work so well in today's homes.
The market has changed with a global increase in machine-fabricated carpets, yet handmade designs continue to be produced in Uşak with contemporary rug companies like Kirkit working with skilled artisans in the area.
Find vintage Oushak rugs and carpets, folk art and other Oushak furniture on 1stDibs.
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.