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Nazmiyal Collection Antique Turkish Ghiordes Rug 15' 9" x 18' 6"
Nazmiyal Collection Antique Turkish Ghiordes Rug 15' 9" x 18' 6"

Nazmiyal Collection Antique Turkish Ghiordes Rug 15' 9" x 18' 6"

Located in New York, NY

Large Size Soft Coral Color Antique Turkish Ghiordes Rug, Country of Origin: Turkey, Circa Date: 1850

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Antique 1850s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Geometric Design, 15' x 18'
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Geometric Design, 15' x 18'

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Geometric Design, 15' x 18'

Located in Barrington, IL

A rare treasure for collectors and designers alike, this near-square oversized vintage Turkish Oushak rug from the early 1900s is a remarkable example of Anatolian weaving artistry. ...

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Decorative Antique Turkish Oushak Rug. 15 ft x 18 ft 6 in
Decorative Antique Turkish Oushak Rug. 15 ft x 18 ft 6 in

Decorative Antique Turkish Oushak Rug. 15 ft x 18 ft 6 in

Located in New York, NY

Size: 15 ft x 18 ft 6 in (4.57 m x 5.64 m) Whimsical patterns and light, airy colors define this antique Oushak rug.

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Antique Turkish Ghiordes Rug. 15 ft 6 in x 18 ft 7 in
Antique Turkish Ghiordes Rug. 15 ft 6 in x 18 ft 7 in

Antique Turkish Ghiordes Rug. 15 ft 6 in x 18 ft 7 in

Located in New York, NY

Size: 15 ft 6 in x 18 ft 7 in (4.72 m x 5.66 m)

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Nazmiyal Collection Antique French Savonnerie Rug. 15 ft x 18 ft 10 in

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Located in New York, NY

Beautiful Large Antique French Savonnerie Rug, Country Of Origin: France, Circa Date: 19th Century, Size: 15 ft x 18 ft 10 in (4.57 m x 5.74 m)

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Hand-Knotted Antique Agra Rug in Blue and Red Floral Pattern
Hand-Knotted Antique Agra Rug in Blue and Red Floral Pattern

Hand-Knotted Antique Agra Rug in Blue and Red Floral Pattern

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted antique Agra rug in blue and red floral pattern. Description: Hand knotted in wool originating from India circa 1900-1910, this 15 x 18 antique rug connotes a transitio...

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Vintage Turkish Rug Ottoman
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Located in Old Town Orange, CA

31″ x 15″ x 18″h This vintage Turkish rug ottoman brings warmth, texture, and soul into your home.

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31" x 15" x 18" h These vintage Turkish rug ottomans brings warmth, texture, and soul into your home.

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Antique Persian Khorassan Carpet. Size: 15 ft 2 in x 18 ft (4.62 m x 5.49 m)

Antique Persian Khorassan Carpet. Size: 15 ft 2 in x 18 ft (4.62 m x 5.49 m)

Located in New York, NY

Antique Persian Khorassan carpet, country of origin: Persia, date circa 1920. Size: 15 ft 2 in x 18 ft (4.62 m x 5.49 m) A simple color palette of neutrals is woven into an intricat...

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Early 20th Century Persian Khorassan Persian Style Rugs

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15 X 18 Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

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A 15 x 18 rug can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $37,900, while the lowest priced sells for $10,133 and the highest can go for as much as $475,000.

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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. 

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