Fine carpets are prized for their beauty and durability, particularly rugs of the handwoven variety, and are valued as both works of art and functional home decor items. When it comes to antique rugs for sale, the older the better, as antique rugs typically increase in value over time.
The oldest rugs from the Middle East and America are the most sought after. These rugs were hand knotted and made with natural materials and dyes, ensuring the durability and continuing aesthetic beauty of the rugs. Handwoven carpets were often commissioned by emperors and kings for the royal household. Surviving examples grace the interiors of palaces, museums, and private homes worldwide.
Originally, these works were considered too precious to lie on the floor. Instead, they were hung on walls... Read more
Fine carpets are prized for their beauty and durability, particularly rugs of the handwoven variety, and are valued as both works of art and functional home decor items. When it comes to antique rugs for sale, the older the better, as antique rugs typically increase in value over time.
The oldest rugs from the Middle East and America are the most sought after. These rugs were hand knotted and made with natural materials and dyes, ensuring the durability and continuing aesthetic beauty of the rugs. Handwoven carpets were often commissioned by emperors and kings for the royal household. Surviving examples grace the interiors of palaces, museums, and private homes worldwide.
Originally, these works were considered too precious to lie on the floor. Instead, they were hung on walls or used to cover tables. You were considered a very important person if you were allowed to wipe your feet on a carpet. Even in America, hand knotted rugs were used to the same purposes, and only the very wealthy imported carpets and placed them on the floor or in front of the hearth.
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April 20, 2018, 10:00 AM CET
Paris,
France
€500 (5 bids)
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Paris,
France
€250 (1 bid)
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Paris,
France
€400 (3 bids)
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April 20, 2018, 11:00 AM CST
Mexico DF,
Mexico
MXN16,000 (starting bid)
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Mexico DF,
Mexico
MXN10,000 (starting bid)
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Mexico DF,
Mexico
MXN1,500 (starting bid)
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Mexico DF,
Mexico
MXN1,500 (starting bid)
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April 20, 2018, 1:00 PM EST
Mebane,
NC,
USA
$200 (starting bid)
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Mebane,
NC,
USA
$200 (starting bid)
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Mebane,
NC,
USA
$200 (starting bid)
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April 20, 2018, 5:30 PM EST
Scranton,
PA,
USA
$2,000 (starting bid)
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April 21, 2018, 10:00 AM AEST
Thornleigh,
Australia
AUD100 (starting bid)
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Thornleigh,
Australia
AUD150 (starting bid)
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Thornleigh,
Australia
AUD60 (starting bid)
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Thornleigh,
Australia
AUD80 (starting bid)
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Thornleigh,
Australia
AUD150 (starting bid)
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Thornleigh,
Australia
AUD80 (starting bid)
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Thornleigh,
Australia
AUD100 (starting bid)
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April 21, 2018, 10:00 AM AEST
Thornleigh,
Australia
AUD1,500 (starting bid)
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Thornleigh,
Australia
AUD50 (starting bid)
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Thornleigh,
Australia
AUD100 (starting bid)
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Thornleigh,
Australia
AUD60 (starting bid)
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Thornleigh,
Australia
AUD100 (starting bid)
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Thornleigh,
Australia
AUD90 (starting bid)
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Thornleigh,
Australia
AUD200 (starting bid)
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Thornleigh,
Australia
AUD1,000 (starting bid)
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Thornleigh,
Australia
AUD100 (starting bid)
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Thornleigh,
Australia
AUD5 (starting bid)
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Thornleigh,
Australia
AUD30 (starting bid)
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Thornleigh,
Australia
AUD240 (starting bid)
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Thornleigh,
Australia
AUD70 (starting bid)
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April 21, 2018, 10:00 AM CET
Paris,
France
€500 (1 bid)
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April 21, 2018, 10:00 AM CET
Paris,
France
€1,000 (starting bid)
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Paris,
France
€1,400 (starting bid)
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Paris,
France
€250 (1 bid)
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April 21, 2018, 10:00 AM CET
Paris,
France
€1,000 (starting bid)
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Paris,
France
€300 (1 bid)
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April 21, 2018, 10:00 AM CET
Paris,
France
€200 (starting bid)
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Paris,
France
€250 (starting bid)
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April 21, 2018, 10:00 AM CET
Paris,
France
€350 (4 bids)
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April 21, 2018, 10:00 AM CET
Paris,
France
€150 (starting bid)
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April 21, 2018, 10:00 AM CET
Paris,
France
€350 (starting bid)
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April 21, 2018, 10:00 AM CET
Paris,
France
€200 (starting bid)
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April 21, 2018, 10:00 AM CET
Paris,
France
€450 (2 bids)
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April 21, 2018, 10:00 AM CET
Paris,
France
€150 (starting bid)
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April 21, 2018, 10:00 AM CET
Paris,
France
€100 (1 bid)
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April 21, 2018, 10:00 AM CET
Paris,
France
€2,000 (starting bid)
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April 21, 2018, 10:30 AM BST
Peebles,
United Kingdom
£101 (starting bid)
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April 21, 2018, 10:30 AM BST
Peebles,
United Kingdom
£5 (starting bid)
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April 21, 2018, 10:30 AM BST
Peebles,
United Kingdom
£5 (starting bid)
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April 21, 2018, 10:30 AM BST
Peebles,
United Kingdom
£5 (starting bid)
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April 21, 2018, 10:30 AM BST
Peebles,
United Kingdom
£36 (starting bid)
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![Handmade light purple, amber/cream/brown rug [7 by 4 ft approx] does not include dog!!](https://image.invaluable.com/housePhotos/Peebles/12/624012/H21253-L141882415_mid.jpg)
April 21, 2018, 10:30 AM BST
Peebles,
United Kingdom
£10 (starting bid)
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Peebles,
United Kingdom
£5 (starting bid)
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April 21, 2018, 11:00 AM GMT
Nr Llangollen ,
United Kingdom
£4 (starting bid)
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April 21, 2018, 2:00 PM CET
Ibbenbüren Laggenbeck,
Germany
€850 (starting bid)
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April 21, 2018, 2:00 PM CET
Ibbenbüren Laggenbeck,
Germany
€2,800 (starting bid)
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April 21, 2018, 2:00 PM CET
Ibbenbüren Laggenbeck,
Germany
€900 (starting bid)
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April 21, 2018, 2:00 PM CET
Ibbenbüren Laggenbeck,
Germany
€380 (starting bid)
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April 21, 2018, 2:00 PM CET
Ibbenbüren Laggenbeck,
Germany
€80 (1 bid)
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