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Handmade Carpet Rug Red Wool Oriental Rug, Traditional Medallion Rug
Handmade Carpet Rug Red Wool Oriental Rug, Traditional Medallion Rug

Handmade Carpet Rug Red Wool Oriental Rug, Traditional Medallion Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

This fantastic wool rug was woven by hand in Turkey in the 1950s and features a traditional medallion design.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kashan Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Rug & Kilim’s Traditional Konya Inspired Runner Rug with Polychromatic Medallion
Rug & Kilim’s Traditional Konya Inspired Runner Rug with Polychromatic Medallion

Rug & Kilim’s Traditional Konya Inspired Runner Rug with Polychromatic Medallion

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Made with a special blend of hand-knotted Ghazni wool, this 4x10 contemporary runner rug from Rug & Kilim's custom-classics Burano Collection is inspired by a historic turn-of-th...

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Rug in Playful Pink, Traditional Medallion Pattern
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Rug in Playful Pink, Traditional Medallion Pattern

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Rug in Playful Pink, Traditional Medallion Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

The design features a complex traditional medallion pattern in a dramatic, dark palette of slate gray, deep indigo, and shimmering gilded ochre.

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Rug in Soft Fuschia and Gold Traditional Medallion
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Rug in Soft Fuschia and Gold Traditional Medallion

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Rug in Soft Fuschia and Gold Traditional Medallion

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted entirely in luxurious wool, this captivating 9 x 12 rug from Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Collection is a magnificent study in vibrant color and refined floral des...

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Linen

Handmade Traditional Red Rug, Oriental Medallion Carpet Area Rug
Handmade Traditional Red Rug, Oriental Medallion Carpet Area Rug

Handmade Traditional Red Rug, Oriental Medallion Carpet Area Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

This fantastic wool rug was woven by hand in Turkey in the 1950s and features a traditional medallion design.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Bohemian Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Traditional Rug Antique-Inspired Sunburst Medallion Beige "Dawnlight"
Traditional Rug Antique-Inspired Sunburst Medallion Beige "Dawnlight"

Traditional Rug Antique-Inspired Sunburst Medallion Beige "Dawnlight"

By Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

This modern Oushak-inspired rug reinterprets the timeless aesthetics of traditional Turkish weaving through a refined contemporary lens. Characterized by a spacious composition and s...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Style Traditional Rug With Water Lily Medallion In Beige "Nymphaea"
Style Traditional Rug With Water Lily Medallion In Beige "Nymphaea"

Style Traditional Rug With Water Lily Medallion In Beige "Nymphaea"

By Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite hand-knotted wool rug draws inspiration from the esteemed Sultanabad weaving tradition, seamlessly blending classic motifs with contemporary sensibilities. The design ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Sultanabad Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Pakistani Brown Rug with Floral Medallions
Traditional Pakistani Brown Rug with Floral Medallions

Traditional Pakistani Brown Rug with Floral Medallions

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Floral medallions with yellow, light blue and red Stand out against a brown and beige background in this traditional Pakistani design. Wool. Hand knotted in Pakistan using vegetal dyes.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Geometric Rug, Red Medallion Carpet Traditional Kazak Rug
Handmade Geometric Rug, Red Medallion Carpet Traditional Kazak Rug

Handmade Geometric Rug, Red Medallion Carpet Traditional Kazak Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

A beautiful new traditional Afghan Kazak rug features a conventional tribal medallion design woven in beige, blue and green accents through the centre on a red field.

Category

1990s Afghan Kazak Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Navy Blue Oushak Vintage Rug with Traditional Medallion Design
Navy Blue Oushak Vintage Rug with Traditional Medallion Design

Navy Blue Oushak Vintage Rug with Traditional Medallion Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

Vintage Oushak with Botanical Medallion design in blue and ivory, rug en-165935, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa 1940 This vintage Oushak carpet from mid-20th cen...

Category

Vintage 1940s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Geometric Rug, Red Medallion Carpet Traditional Livingroom Rug 145x203c
Handmade Geometric Rug, Red Medallion Carpet Traditional Livingroom Rug 145x203c

Handmade Geometric Rug, Red Medallion Carpet Traditional Livingroom Rug 145x203c

Located in Wembley, GB

A beautiful new traditional Afghan Kazak rug features a conventional tribal medallion design woven in beige, blue and green accents through the centre on a red field.

Category

1990s Afghan Kazak Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Handmade Geometric Rug, Red Medallion Carpet Traditional Livingroom Rug 232x346c
Handmade Geometric Rug, Red Medallion Carpet Traditional Livingroom Rug 232x346c

Handmade Geometric Rug, Red Medallion Carpet Traditional Livingroom Rug 232x346c

Located in Wembley, GB

A beautiful new traditional Afghan Kazak rug features a conventional tribal medallion design woven in beige, blue and green accents through the centre on a red field.

Category

1990s Afghan Kazak Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

5.4x9 Ft Traditional Vintage Turkish Rug with Medallion, Handmade Village Rug
5.4x9 Ft Traditional Vintage Turkish Rug with Medallion, Handmade Village Rug

5.4x9 Ft Traditional Vintage Turkish Rug with Medallion, Handmade Village Rug

Located in Spring Valley, NY

A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1960s. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in very good condition with no i...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Traditional Pakistani Green Area Rug with Floral Medallions
Traditional Pakistani Green Area Rug with Floral Medallions

Traditional Pakistani Green Area Rug with Floral Medallions

Located in West Hollywood, CA

A garden of delights comes alive in this traditional Pakistani floral design with green center panel and borders. Center and corner floral medallions are surrounded by sprays of blos...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1880s Traditional Beige Background Antique Medallion Handknotted Silk Carpet Rug
1880s Traditional Beige Background Antique Medallion Handknotted Silk Carpet Rug

1880s Traditional Beige Background Antique Medallion Handknotted Silk Carpet Rug

Located in New York, NY

19th Century Silk Carpet  A striking antique ivory and beige hand-knotted in silk around 1850. This one-of-a-kind piece showcases an open field medallion across an ivory and beig...

Category

Antique 1880s Other Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

8x10 Traditional Fiona Vibrant Ivory Geometric Medallion Handmade Carpet Rug
8x10 Traditional Fiona Vibrant Ivory Geometric Medallion Handmade Carpet Rug

8x10 Traditional Fiona Vibrant Ivory Geometric Medallion Handmade Carpet Rug

Located in New York, NY

Crafted from fine wool, the Fiona features a subtly complex medallion design rendered in a deliberately distressed finish, softening its traditional structure.

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

2.6x4 Blue Afghan Traditional Medallion Handmade Wool Rug ( H-4 )
2.6x4 Blue Afghan Traditional Medallion Handmade Wool Rug ( H-4 )

2.6x4 Blue Afghan Traditional Medallion Handmade Wool Rug ( H-4 )

Located in agra, uttar pradesh

Indulge in the timeless elegance of our high-quality hand-knotted traditional wool rug. Rug Features: ⚫ CUSTOMIZE in any SIZE ⚫ Material- 100% Wool ⚫ Weave- Hand-knotted in India ⚫ C...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

3x5 Blue Afghan Traditional Medallion Handmade Wool Rug ( H-2 )
3x5 Blue Afghan Traditional Medallion Handmade Wool Rug ( H-2 )

3x5 Blue Afghan Traditional Medallion Handmade Wool Rug ( H-2 )

Located in agra, uttar pradesh

Indulge in the timeless elegance of our high-quality hand-knotted traditional wool rug. Rug Features: ⚫ CUSTOMIZE in any SIZE ⚫ Material- 100% Wool ⚫ Weave- Hand-knotted in India ⚫ C...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

9x12 Luxurious Oriental Yellow Medallion Traditional Hand Knotted Wool Rug
9x12 Luxurious Oriental Yellow Medallion Traditional Hand Knotted Wool Rug

9x12 Luxurious Oriental Yellow Medallion Traditional Hand Knotted Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

Luxurious Oriental Yellow Hand Knotted Wool Rug, Country of Origin: India. This exquisite piece showcases a classic geometric medallion design rendered in rich, saturated tones. The ...

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

8x10 Luxurious Oriental Yellow Medallion Traditional Hand Knotted Wool Rug
8x10 Luxurious Oriental Yellow Medallion Traditional Hand Knotted Wool Rug

8x10 Luxurious Oriental Yellow Medallion Traditional Hand Knotted Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

Luxurious Oriental Yellow Hand Knotted Wool Rug, Country of Origin: India. This exquisite piece showcases a classic geometric medallion design rendered in rich, saturated tones. The ...

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

6x9 Majestic Timeless Charcoal Traditional Medallion Hand Knotted Wool Rug
6x9 Majestic Timeless Charcoal Traditional Medallion Hand Knotted Wool Rug

6x9 Majestic Timeless Charcoal Traditional Medallion Hand Knotted Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

While rooted in tradition, the bold scale and graphic clarity of the pattern make it highly relevant to contemporary aesthetics. Discover how traditional artistry is being reinterpre...

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

8x10 Majestic Timeless Charcoal Traditional Medallion Hand Knotted Wool Rug
8x10 Majestic Timeless Charcoal Traditional Medallion Hand Knotted Wool Rug

8x10 Majestic Timeless Charcoal Traditional Medallion Hand Knotted Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

While rooted in tradition, the bold scale and graphic clarity of the pattern make it highly relevant to contemporary aesthetics. Discover how traditional artistry is being reinterpre...

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Inspired Traditional Rug Medallion Taupe "Roselace" by Doris Leslie Blau
Inspired Traditional Rug Medallion Taupe "Roselace" by Doris Leslie Blau

Inspired Traditional Rug Medallion Taupe "Roselace" by Doris Leslie Blau

By Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

This exceptional hand-knotted wool rug draws inspiration from the esteemed Tabriz weaving tradition, masterfully blending classic motifs with contemporary sensibilities. The design f...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Style Traditional Rug With Water Lily Medallion In Beige "Nymphaea"
Style Traditional Rug With Water Lily Medallion In Beige "Nymphaea"

Style Traditional Rug With Water Lily Medallion In Beige "Nymphaea"

By Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite hand-knotted wool rug draws inspiration from the esteemed Sultanabad weaving tradition, seamlessly blending classic motifs with contemporary sensibilities. The design ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Rug, Traditional Medallion Design in Blue and Red - Rug & Kil
Vintage Distressed Rug, Traditional Medallion Design in Blue and Red - Rug & Kil

Vintage Distressed Rug, Traditional Medallion Design in Blue and Red - Rug & Kil

Located in Long Island City, NY

This particular piece, made with hand-knotted wool, features a captivating and intricate medallion design. At its center is a stunning central medallion with a double-medallion struc...

Category

Vintage 1970s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

8x10 Handwoven Indian Agra Area Rug Wool Medallion Design Traditional
8x10 Handwoven Indian Agra Area Rug Wool Medallion Design Traditional

8x10 Handwoven Indian Agra Area Rug Wool Medallion Design Traditional

Located in Dallas, TX

Experience the timeless elegance of the 8x10 Handwoven Indian Agra Area Rug, a masterfully crafted piece that brings sophistication and character to any interior. Hand-knotted from h...

Category

2010s Indian Other Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Brown Traditional Design with Center Medallion Pakistani Area Rug
Brown Traditional Design with Center Medallion Pakistani Area Rug

Brown Traditional Design with Center Medallion Pakistani Area Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This 12'2"x15' Brown field with a center medallion and brown border Pakistani rug is an elegant and graceful example of a traditional style rug featuring an intricately woven geometr...

Category

2010s Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Beige Traditional Design with Center Medallion Pakistani Area Rug
Beige Traditional Design with Center Medallion Pakistani Area Rug

Beige Traditional Design with Center Medallion Pakistani Area Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This 11'11"x14'11" Beige field with a center medallion and grey border Pakistani rug is an elegant and graceful example of a traditional style rug featuring an intricately woven geom...

Category

2010s Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Yahyali Rug with Traditional Medallion Design, Circa 1920
Antique Turkish Yahyali Rug with Traditional Medallion Design, Circa 1920

Antique Turkish Yahyali Rug with Traditional Medallion Design, Circa 1920

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique Anatolian Yahyali rug with traditional large medallion design Circa 1920 A good example of this classic Yahyali design with a single large medallion in warm red on a dark in...

Category

20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Handmade Indian Area Rug New Traditional Bold Medallion Carpet Rug
Handmade Indian Area Rug New Traditional Bold Medallion Carpet Rug

Handmade Indian Area Rug New Traditional Bold Medallion Carpet Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

This bold wool rug is an Indian carpet woven in the early 2000s. The design has been intricately woven and features a detailed symmetrical pattern woven in accents of green, red, bei...

Category

Early 2000s Indian Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

1900's Gold Turkish Medallion Oushak Rug with Traditional Style
1900's Gold Turkish Medallion Oushak Rug with Traditional Style

1900's Gold Turkish Medallion Oushak Rug with Traditional Style

Located in Dallas, TX

74032 Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 09'03 x 11'10. Woven beneath Anatolia’s golden light, this hand knotted wool antique Turkish Oushak rug unfurls like a page from an epic poem—each t...

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Bohemian Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Purple Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with a Traditional Medallion Design
Purple Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with a Traditional Medallion Design

Purple Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with a Traditional Medallion Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

Purple Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with a Traditional Medallion Design, rug EN-141034, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa mid-20th Century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Persian Heriz 100% Wool Floral Medallion Area Rug Carpet
Traditional Persian Heriz 100% Wool Floral Medallion Area Rug Carpet

Traditional Persian Heriz 100% Wool Floral Medallion Area Rug Carpet

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Persia revisited Heriz area rug carpet. Features a field of tan / ivory / beige with a central medallion and floral motif with reds, blues and black accents.

Category

Late 20th Century Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Traditional Area Rug, Green Grey Wool Medallion Carpet
Handmade Traditional Area Rug, Green Grey Wool Medallion Carpet

Handmade Traditional Area Rug, Green Grey Wool Medallion Carpet

Located in Wembley, GB

H17 Handmade traditional area rug, green grey wool medallion carpet.

Category

1990s Afghan Bohemian Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

9x12 Ivory Hand-Knotted Wool Rosette Medallion Detail Traditional Carpet Rug
9x12 Ivory Hand-Knotted Wool Rosette Medallion Detail Traditional Carpet Rug

9x12 Ivory Hand-Knotted Wool Rosette Medallion Detail Traditional Carpet Rug

Located in New York, NY

This ivory beige cream white wool rug features a traditional Agra style. It is constructed with a hand knotted pile weave that provides a consistent and substantial texture.

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

9x12 Maya Kilim Coral Traditional Geometric Medallion Flatweave Wool Carpet Rug
9x12 Maya Kilim Coral Traditional Geometric Medallion Flatweave Wool Carpet Rug

9x12 Maya Kilim Coral Traditional Geometric Medallion Flatweave Wool Carpet Rug

Located in New York, NY

This striking palette leans toward the rich coral color rugs spectrum, offering a sophisticated counterpoint to the more muted tones often found in traditional kilims.

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

6x9 Maya Kilim Coral Traditional Geometric Medallion Flatweave Wool Carpet Rug
6x9 Maya Kilim Coral Traditional Geometric Medallion Flatweave Wool Carpet Rug

6x9 Maya Kilim Coral Traditional Geometric Medallion Flatweave Wool Carpet Rug

Located in New York, NY

This striking palette leans toward the rich coral color rugs spectrum, offering a sophisticated counterpoint to the more muted tones often found in traditional kilims.

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

9x12 Violet Exquisite Navy Traditional Floral Medallion Hand Knotted Wool Rug
9x12 Violet Exquisite Navy Traditional Floral Medallion Hand Knotted Wool Rug

9x12 Violet Exquisite Navy Traditional Floral Medallion Hand Knotted Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

Violet Exquisite Navy Hand Knotted Wool Rug, Country of Origin: India. This magnificent piece showcases the enduring skill of weavers from Indian rugs, combining traditional craftsma...

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

4x6 Traditional Fiona Vibrant Ivory Geometric Medallion Handmade Wool Carpet Rug
4x6 Traditional Fiona Vibrant Ivory Geometric Medallion Handmade Wool Carpet Rug

4x6 Traditional Fiona Vibrant Ivory Geometric Medallion Handmade Wool Carpet Rug

Located in New York, NY

Crafted from fine wool, the Fiona features a subtly complex medallion design rendered in a deliberately distressed finish, softening its traditional structure.

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Traditional Rug Oriental Black Blue Wool Hand Made Medallion Rug
Large Traditional Rug Oriental Black Blue Wool Hand Made Medallion Rug

Large Traditional Rug Oriental Black Blue Wool Hand Made Medallion Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

This piece is an excellent example of medallion rugs, woven by hand this wool rug features an excellent medallion design with a symmetrical surround woven with floral motifs. Delicat...

Category

1990s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

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Room Size Antique Hand Knotted Wool  Persian Serapi Area Rug
Room Size Antique Hand Knotted Wool  Persian Serapi Area Rug

Room Size Antique Hand Knotted Wool Persian Serapi Area Rug

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a late 19th century antique Persian Serapi with a traditional central medallion style design. The rug is made with fine wool pile and cotton foundation and natural dyes, circ...

Category

Antique 1890s Persian Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Moroccan Boujad rug - Dusty peach - 4.7-5.5x9.8feet / 145-169x301cm
Vintage Moroccan Boujad rug - Dusty peach - 4.7-5.5x9.8feet / 145-169x301cm

Vintage Moroccan Boujad rug - Dusty peach - 4.7-5.5x9.8feet / 145-169x301cm

Located in Marrakech, MA

I would call the main background color a dusty peach, with black, pink, cream and turquoise designs like a repeted, traditional hooked medallion. This rug is made of sheep wool 100%...

Category

Late 20th Century Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Senneh Rug of Traditional Medallion Design
Antique Senneh Rug of Traditional Medallion Design

Antique Senneh Rug of Traditional Medallion Design

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique Senneh rug of traditional medallion design. The rug has a large central medallion in two shades of indigo blue on a very soft madder red field.

Category

Antique 19th Century More Carpets

Old Turkish Kayseri Rug with Traditional Medallion Design
Old Turkish Kayseri Rug with Traditional Medallion Design

Old Turkish Kayseri Rug with Traditional Medallion Design

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Old Turkish Kayseri rug with traditional medallion design on a light ivory ground.

Category

20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Old Turkish Kayseri Rug with Traditional Large Medallion
Old Turkish Kayseri Rug with Traditional Large Medallion

Old Turkish Kayseri Rug with Traditional Large Medallion

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Old Turkish Kayseri rug with traditional large medallion design on a light ivory ground.

Category

20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug in Traditional Double Medallion Style
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug in Traditional Double Medallion Style

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug in Traditional Double Medallion Style

Located in Dallas, TX

50122, vintage Turkish Oushak rug. This luxurious Oushak rug features two central medallions in geometric styles with plump fruits and delicate flowers topped with cruciform figures ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

9x12 Traditional Fiona Vibrant Ivory Geometric Medallion Handmade Carpet Rug
9x12 Traditional Fiona Vibrant Ivory Geometric Medallion Handmade Carpet Rug

9x12 Traditional Fiona Vibrant Ivory Geometric Medallion Handmade Carpet Rug

Located in New York, NY

Crafted from fine wool, the Fiona features a subtly complex medallion design rendered in a deliberately distressed finish, softening its traditional structure.

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pink and Blue Antique Tabriz Rug with Traditional Floral Medallion Design
Pink and Blue Antique Tabriz Rug with Traditional Floral Medallion Design

Pink and Blue Antique Tabriz Rug with Traditional Floral Medallion Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

Persian antique carpet in light tones with flower motifs, rug SUS-1909-148, country of origin / type: Iran / Tabriz, circa 1920 This antique Tabriz carpet from 1920s Persia featur...

Category

Vintage 1920s Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

8x10 Ivory Hand-Knotted Wool Geometric Diamond Medallion Traditional Carpet Rug
8x10 Ivory Hand-Knotted Wool Geometric Diamond Medallion Traditional Carpet Rug

8x10 Ivory Hand-Knotted Wool Geometric Diamond Medallion Traditional Carpet Rug

Located in New York, NY

While rooted in traditional motifs, the neutral color scheme allows the rug to integrate easily into modern or contemporary interiors.

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

10x14 Brown Hand-Knotted Wool Triple Medallion Classic Traditional Carpet Rug
10x14 Brown Hand-Knotted Wool Triple Medallion Classic Traditional Carpet Rug

10x14 Brown Hand-Knotted Wool Triple Medallion Classic Traditional Carpet Rug

Located in New York, NY

The visual composition centers on a distinctive triple medallion motif set against a complex field. While the design is rooted in traditional rug artistry, the neutral brown color sc...

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Old Turkish Milas Rug Of Traditional Small Medallion Design, Circa 1960
Old Turkish Milas Rug Of Traditional Small Medallion Design, Circa 1960

Old Turkish Milas Rug Of Traditional Small Medallion Design, Circa 1960

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Old Turkish Milas rug of traditional design and very good soft colours Circa 1960 The rug has five small floral rosettes on a very soft red coloured ground The traditional borders i...

Category

20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

8x10 Luna Kilim Blue Traditional Tribal Medallion Hand Knotted Wool Carpet Rug
8x10 Luna Kilim Blue Traditional Tribal Medallion Hand Knotted Wool Carpet Rug

8x10 Luna Kilim Blue Traditional Tribal Medallion Hand Knotted Wool Carpet Rug

Located in New York, NY

Luna Kilim Blue Hand Knotted Wool Rug, Country of Origin: India. This exceptional piece, originating from Indian rugs, showcases the enduring appeal of flat-woven textiles, presentin...

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

6.4x9.8 Ft Traditional Handmade Turkish Medallion Design Rug in Green Tones
6.4x9.8 Ft Traditional Handmade Turkish Medallion Design Rug in Green Tones

6.4x9.8 Ft Traditional Handmade Turkish Medallion Design Rug in Green Tones

Located in Spring Valley, NY

A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish rug from 1960s. The rug is made of medium wool pile on wool foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in very good condition with no i...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

4.3x7.8 Ft Traditional Hand Knotted Turkish Area Rug with Medallion Design
4.3x7.8 Ft Traditional Hand Knotted Turkish Area Rug with Medallion Design

4.3x7.8 Ft Traditional Hand Knotted Turkish Area Rug with Medallion Design

Located in Spring Valley, NY

A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1960s. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in very good condition with no i...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Heriz Antique rug Gallery-Size - 8'8" x 13'4"
Heriz Antique rug Gallery-Size - 8'8" x 13'4"

Heriz Antique rug Gallery-Size - 8'8" x 13'4"

Located in New York, NY

Unlike traditional medallion rugs, this Heriz rug offers a refreshing departure with its enchanting all-over design.

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Old Turkish Isparta Carpet, of Traditional Medallion Design
Old Turkish Isparta Carpet, of Traditional Medallion Design

Old Turkish Isparta Carpet, of Traditional Medallion Design

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Old Turkish Isparta carpet of traditional medallion design, the carpet has a soft colour palette, with an very soft red ground. The carpet has a beautifully drawn ivory ground bor...

Category

20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Antique Heriz Carpet with a Traditional Small Medallion Design
Antique Heriz Carpet with a Traditional Small Medallion Design

Antique Heriz Carpet with a Traditional Small Medallion Design

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique Heriz carpet with a traditional small medallion design, classic dark indigo blue border with large leaf design. A good Heriz carpet of very scarce small room size. The carpe...

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20th Century More Carpets

A Fine Persian Senneh Kilim with a Traditional Medallion Design
A Fine Persian Senneh Kilim with a Traditional Medallion Design

A Fine Persian Senneh Kilim with a Traditional Medallion Design

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

A fine Persian Senneh kilim with a traditional medallion design and herati to the field. This is a good Senneh kilim with the overall design being the classic heratti design which i...

Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

A Fine Persian Senneh Kilim with a Traditional Medallion Design
A Fine Persian Senneh Kilim with a Traditional Medallion Design

A Fine Persian Senneh Kilim with a Traditional Medallion Design

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

A fine Persian Senneh kilim with a traditional medallion design and herati to the field. This is a good Senneh kilim with the overall design being the classic heratti design which i...

Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Hand Knotted Persian Tabriz Rug with Intricate Floral Medallion
Antique Hand Knotted Persian Tabriz Rug with Intricate Floral Medallion

Antique Hand Knotted Persian Tabriz Rug with Intricate Floral Medallion

Located in Atlanta, GA

Traditional Medallion Tabriz Antique rug from Persia with Elegant Medallion Floral Geometric Design.

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Malayer Gallery Rug with Central Medallion and Allover Botanical
Antique Persian Malayer Gallery Rug with Central Medallion and Allover Botanical

Antique Persian Malayer Gallery Rug with Central Medallion and Allover Botanical

Located in Atlanta, GA

Antique Persian Malayer gallery rug, handwoven Malayer runner, Persian rug with central medallion, vintage Malayer rug blue and rust, elongated Persian hallway rug, Malayer rug with ...

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Bergama Rug of Traditional Village Design, About 60 Years Old
Vintage Turkish Bergama Rug of Traditional Village Design, About 60 Years Old

Vintage Turkish Bergama Rug of Traditional Village Design, About 60 Years Old

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Vintage Turkish Bergama rug of traditional medallion design About 60 years old The rug has very pleasing colours with a soft red ground, the borders are particularly well drawn with...

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20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Angora Oushak Turkish Runner with Traditional Pattern in Green, Light Brown
Angora Oushak Turkish Runner with Traditional Pattern in Green, Light Brown

Angora Oushak Turkish Runner with Traditional Pattern in Green, Light Brown

By Keivan Woven Arts

Located in Atlanta, GA

Turkish Angora Oushak runner with traditional and elegant traditional medallion design, rug AN-97757, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak This traditional Oushak runner from...

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Vintage 1980s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Joshaghan Runner with Diamond Medallions in Deep Red 3'5 x 10'6
Antique Persian Joshaghan Runner with Diamond Medallions in Deep Red 3'5 x 10'6

Antique Persian Joshaghan Runner with Diamond Medallions in Deep Red 3'5 x 10'6

Located in Atlanta, GA

antique Persian Joshaghan runner, handwoven wool runner, Persian geometric rug, vintage Persian carpet, red and navy runner rug, diamond medallion Persian rug, traditional Persian we...

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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Old Anatolian Yagcibedir Village Rug
Old Anatolian Yagcibedir Village Rug

Old Anatolian Yagcibedir Village Rug

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W 44.89 in L 82.68 in

Old Anatolian Yagcibedir Village Rug

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Old Anatolian Yagcibedir village rug or traditional medallion design A very good example of this classic design with a with a wide range of different design elements to the field.

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20th Century Turkish Rugs

Antique Persian Area Rug Heriz Design
Antique Persian Area Rug Heriz Design

Antique Persian Area Rug Heriz Design

Located in Dallas, TX

Heriz is a Northwestern city in Iran which is close to the famed Tabriz rug production center. Traditionally, Heriz rugs portray large medallions at the center field with cornered se...

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20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Antique Shiraz Style Rug, 1910s, 1Q26
Handmade Antique Shiraz Style Rug, 1910s, 1Q26

Handmade Antique Shiraz Style Rug, 1910s, 1Q26

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade antique Shiraz rug in traditional medallion design. The rug is from the beginning of 20th century in original good condition.

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Vintage 1910s Asian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Vintage Hamadan Style Rug, 1970s, 1C875
Handmade Vintage Hamadan Style Rug, 1970s, 1C875

Handmade Vintage Hamadan Style Rug, 1970s, 1C875

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade vintage Middle Eastern rug in traditional medallion design. The rug has been made in wool in the end of 20th century.

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Vintage 1970s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Vintage Karajeh Style Rug, 1970s, 1C954
Handmade Vintage Karajeh Style Rug, 1970s, 1C954

Handmade Vintage Karajeh Style Rug, 1970s, 1C954

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade vintage Karajeh rug in traditional triple medallion design. The rug is in pale red color.

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Vintage 1970s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Old Anatolian Yagcibedir Village Rug R-728
Old Anatolian Yagcibedir Village Rug R-728

Old Anatolian Yagcibedir Village Rug R-728

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Old Anatolian Yagcibedir village rug or traditional medallion design. A very good example of this classic design with a large star to the middle.

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20th Century Turkish Rugs

Vintage Tehran Rasam Arabzadeh Rug - Size: 17'1 X 12'10
Vintage Tehran Rasam Arabzadeh Rug - Size: 17'1 X 12'10

Vintage Tehran Rasam Arabzadeh Rug - Size: 17'1 X 12'10

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The design patterns of Tehran Rasam Arabzadeh rugs often feature intricate floral motifs, geometric patterns, or medallions, combining both traditional Persian rug elements with some...

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20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Kork, Cotton

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug Featuring Geometric Motifs in Taupe and Olive Green
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug Featuring Geometric Motifs in Taupe and Olive Green

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug Featuring Geometric Motifs in Taupe and Olive Green

Located in Atlanta, GA

antique Turkish Oushak rug, taupe and olive green wool rug, geometric Anatolian carpet, earthy tone Turkish rug, vintage Oushak with cream and brown, handwoven Turkish rug, tradition...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Handmade Vintage Qum Style Rug, 1970s, 1D10
Handmade Vintage Qum Style Rug, 1970s, 1D10

Handmade Vintage Qum Style Rug, 1970s, 1D10

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade vintage Qum rug in traditional medallion design. The rug is from the end of 20th century in original good condition.

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Mid-20th Century Indian Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Vintage Persian Kazvin Rug 4' x 5.9' 1960s - 2K35
Handmade Vintage Persian Kazvin Rug 4' x 5.9' 1960s - 2K35

Handmade Vintage Persian Kazvin Rug 4' x 5.9' 1960s - 2K35

Located in Bordeaux, FR

It is more than just a rug; it is a timeless masterpiece. 3. Key Information Type: Handmade vintage Persian Kazvin rug Age: Circa 1960s Origin: Persia (Kazvin) Material: 100% Hand-k...

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Vintage 1960s French Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Vintage Persian Kashan Rug 8.1' x 11.4' 1940s - 2K38
Handmade Vintage Persian Kashan Rug 8.1' x 11.4' 1940s - 2K38

Handmade Vintage Persian Kashan Rug 8.1' x 11.4' 1940s - 2K38

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Key Information Type: Handmade vintage Persian Kashan rug Age: Circa 1940s Origin: Persia (Kashan) Material: 100% Hand-knotted Wool Condition: Good condition, with one minor faded sp...

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Vintage 1940s French Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Vintage Hamadan Style Mat, 1970s, 1c883
Handmade Vintage Hamadan Style Mat, 1970s, 1c883

Handmade Vintage Hamadan Style Mat, 1970s, 1c883

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade vintage Middle Eastern rug in traditional medallion design. The rug has been made in wool in the end of 20th century.

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Vintage 1970s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Vintage Hamadan Style Mat, 1970s, 1C962
Handmade Vintage Hamadan Style Mat, 1970s, 1C962

Handmade Vintage Hamadan Style Mat, 1970s, 1C962

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade vintage Middle Eastern rug in traditional medallion design. The rug has been made in wool in the end of 20th century.

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Vintage 1970s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Traditional Rug Medallion Center
Antique Traditional Rug Medallion Center

Antique Traditional Rug Medallion Center

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Handwoven with meticulous attention to detail, it features a captivating medallion center design, which is a hallmark of traditional rug styles.

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Antique 18th Century Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Persian Nain Handmade Floral Traditional Medallion Round Rug
Persian Nain Handmade Floral Traditional Medallion Round Rug

Persian Nain Handmade Floral Traditional Medallion Round Rug

Located in San Diego, CA

Round handwoven Persian Nain rug has a wool and silk pile with a cotton foundation. The base color is dark blue and cream which is the dominant color in Persian Nain rugs. The design...

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Late 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Red Traditional Medallion Large Turkish Oushak Rug Pillow
Red Traditional Medallion Large Turkish Oushak Rug Pillow

Red Traditional Medallion Large Turkish Oushak Rug Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Large size pillow made from a red vintage Oushak rug. Zipper closure included. Measures: 16" x 26".

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20th Century Asian Agra Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug Runner in Traditional Medallion Style
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug Runner in Traditional Medallion Style

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug Runner in Traditional Medallion Style

Located in Dallas, TX

50231, an antique Turkish Oushak rug runner in traditional medallion style. This unique Oushak runner features a rod medallion of four in creamy bisque with contrasting figures on a ...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Vintage Handmade Turkish Area Rug with Medallion Design
Traditional Vintage Handmade Turkish Area Rug with Medallion Design

Traditional Vintage Handmade Turkish Area Rug with Medallion Design

Located in Spring Valley, NY

A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish rug from 1960s. The rug is made of medium wool pile on wool foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in very good condition with no i...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Vintage Turkish Handmade Accent Rug with Medallion Design
Traditional Vintage Turkish Handmade Accent Rug with Medallion Design

Traditional Vintage Turkish Handmade Accent Rug with Medallion Design

Located in Spring Valley, NY

A vintage Turkish accent rug. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on cotton foundation. Very good condition. Sturdy and as clean as a brand new rug (deep washed profession...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

9x12 Ivory Hand-Knotted Wool Layered Medallion Classic Traditional Carpet Rug
9x12 Ivory Hand-Knotted Wool Layered Medallion Classic Traditional Carpet Rug

9x12 Ivory Hand-Knotted Wool Layered Medallion Classic Traditional Carpet Rug

Located in New York, NY

Constructed as a hand knotted pile rug, this floor covering originates from India and displays a traditional aesthetic.

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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Oushak Gold and Beige Traditional Wool Rug with Medallion
Antique Oushak Gold and Beige Traditional Wool Rug with Medallion

Antique Oushak Gold and Beige Traditional Wool Rug with Medallion

Located in Long Island City, NY

Originating from Turkey in 1880, this antique Oushak rug features a distinguished, regal golden background complementing a unique medallion style field design. Hand knotted in durabl...

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Antique 1880s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

7.5x10.7 Ft Anatolian Handmade Traditional Rug, Vintage Medallion Design Carpet
7.5x10.7 Ft Anatolian Handmade Traditional Rug, Vintage Medallion Design Carpet

7.5x10.7 Ft Anatolian Handmade Traditional Rug, Vintage Medallion Design Carpet

Located in Spring Valley, NY

A finely hand-knotted vintage Central Anatolian rug from 1960s. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in very good condition wi...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Heriz Runner Rug with Large Colorful Flower Medallions
Antique Persian Heriz Runner Rug with Large Colorful Flower Medallions

Antique Persian Heriz Runner Rug with Large Colorful Flower Medallions

Located in Dallas, TX

Heriz is a Northwestern city in Iran which is close to the famed Tabriz rug production center. Traditionally, Heriz rugs portray large medallions at the center field with cornered se...

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20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Area Rug Heriz Design
Antique Persian Area Rug Heriz Design

Antique Persian Area Rug Heriz Design

Located in Dallas, TX

Heriz is a Northwestern city in Iran which is close to the famed Tabriz rug production center. Traditionally, Heriz rugs portray large medallions at the center field with cornered se...

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20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Area Rug Heriz Design
Vintage Persian Area Rug Heriz Design

Vintage Persian Area Rug Heriz Design

Located in Dallas, TX

Heriz is a Northwestern city in Iran which is close to the famed Tabriz rug production center. Traditionally, Heriz rugs portray large medallions at the center field with cornered se...

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20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Runner Rug Heriz Design
Antique Persian Runner Rug Heriz Design

Antique Persian Runner Rug Heriz Design

Located in Dallas, TX

Heriz is a Northwestern city in Iran which is close to the famed Tabriz rug production center. Traditionally, Heriz rugs portray large medallions at the center field with cornered se...

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20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Runner Rug Heriz Design
Antique Persian Runner Rug Heriz Design

Antique Persian Runner Rug Heriz Design

Located in Dallas, TX

Heriz is a Northwestern city in Iran which is close to the famed Tabriz rug production center. Traditionally, Heriz rugs portray large medallions at the center field with cornered se...

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20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Runner Rug Heriz Design
Antique Persian Runner Rug Heriz Design

Antique Persian Runner Rug Heriz Design

Located in Dallas, TX

Heriz is a Northwestern city in Iran which is close to the famed Tabriz rug production center. Traditionally, Heriz rugs portray large medallions at the center field with cornered se...

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20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Runner Rug Heriz Design
Antique Persian Runner Rug Heriz Design

Antique Persian Runner Rug Heriz Design

Located in Dallas, TX

Heriz is a Northwestern city in Iran which is close to the famed Tabriz rug production center. Traditionally, Heriz rugs portray large medallions at the center field with cornered se...

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20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Area Rug Heriz Design
Antique Persian Area Rug Heriz Design

Antique Persian Area Rug Heriz Design

Located in Dallas, TX

Heriz is a Northwestern city in Iran which is close to the famed Tabriz rug production center. Traditionally, Heriz rugs portray large medallions at the center field with cornered se...

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20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Square Rug Heriz Design
Antique Persian Square Rug Heriz Design

Antique Persian Square Rug Heriz Design

Located in Dallas, TX

Heriz is a Northwestern city in Iran which is close to the famed Tabriz rug production center. Traditionally, Heriz rugs portray large medallions at the center field with cornered se...

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20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Heriz Rug with Square Shape and Floral Motifs
Antique Persian Heriz Rug with Square Shape and Floral Motifs

Antique Persian Heriz Rug with Square Shape and Floral Motifs

Located in Dallas, TX

Heriz is a Northwestern city in Iran which is close to the famed Tabriz rug production center. Traditionally, Heriz rugs portray large medallions at the center field with cornered se...

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20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Traditional Medallion Rugs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of traditional medallion rugs available for sale. Each of these unique traditional medallion rugs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and cotton. We have 31 antique and vintage traditional medallion rugs in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. Traditional medallion rugs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency traditional medallion rugs are consistently popular styles.

How Much are Traditional Medallion Rugs?

Traditional medallion rugs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,875, while the lowest priced sells for $159 and the highest can go for as much as $13,800.

Finding the Right Rugs-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.