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Vintage Gabbeh Leopard Pictorial Rug by Rug & Kilim, Afghanistan, 1950-1959
Vintage Gabbeh Leopard Pictorial Rug by Rug & Kilim, Afghanistan, 1950-1959

Vintage Gabbeh Leopard Pictorial Rug by Rug & Kilim, Afghanistan, 1950-1959

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in pure wool and originating circa 1910-1919 from Persia, this 7×12 antique rug joins Rug & Kilim’s Antique collection as an extraordinary collectible from Qashqai triba...

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Vintage 1950s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Gabbeh Leopard Pictorial Rug by Rug & Kilim, Afghanistan, 1950-1959
Vintage Gabbeh Leopard Pictorial Rug by Rug & Kilim, Afghanistan, 1950-1959

Vintage Gabbeh Leopard Pictorial Rug by Rug & Kilim, Afghanistan, 1950-1959

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool and originating circa 1950-1959 from Afghanistan, this 3x4 vintage Afghan Gabbeh rug joins Rug & Kilim’s renowned Vintage collection.

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Pictorial Animal Gabbeh Rug by Rug & Kilim, Afghanistan, 1950-1959
Vintage Pictorial Animal Gabbeh Rug by Rug & Kilim, Afghanistan, 1950-1959

Vintage Pictorial Animal Gabbeh Rug by Rug & Kilim, Afghanistan, 1950-1959

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool and originating circa 1950-1959 from Afghanistan, this 4x6 vintage Gabbeh rug joins Rug & Kilim’s Vintage collection.

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Leopard Pictorial Gabbeh Rug by Rug & Kilim, Afghanistan, 1950-1959
Vintage Leopard Pictorial Gabbeh Rug by Rug & Kilim, Afghanistan, 1950-1959

Vintage Leopard Pictorial Gabbeh Rug by Rug & Kilim, Afghanistan, 1950-1959

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, this 3x5 vintage Gabbeh rug originating circa 1950-1959 joins Rug & Kilim’s Vintage collection. It depicts a grand leopard in profile framed by stylized bird mo...

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Gabbeh Rug with Leopard Pictorial by Rug & Kilim, Afghanistan, 1950-1959
Vintage Gabbeh Rug with Leopard Pictorial by Rug & Kilim, Afghanistan, 1950-1959

Vintage Gabbeh Rug with Leopard Pictorial by Rug & Kilim, Afghanistan, 1950-1959

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool and originating circa 1950-1959 from Afghanistan, this 4x5 vintage Gabbeh pictorial rug joins Rug & Kilim’s Vintage collection.

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Afghan Runner Rug, Tribal Motif, Wool & Cotton, 1950
Handmade Afghan Runner Rug, Tribal Motif, Wool & Cotton, 1950

Handmade Afghan Runner Rug, Tribal Motif, Wool & Cotton, 1950

Located in Wembley, GB

This fine vintage runner rug was woven by hand, with a traditional tribal medallion design that runs through the centre and a highly detailed geometric border. The central pattern si...

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Mid-20th Century Azerbaijani Rustic Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Organic Material, Cotton, Wool

Vintage Twin Horse Pictorial Gabbeh Rug by Rug & Kilim, Afghanistan, 1950-1959
Vintage Twin Horse Pictorial Gabbeh Rug by Rug & Kilim, Afghanistan, 1950-1959

Vintage Twin Horse Pictorial Gabbeh Rug by Rug & Kilim, Afghanistan, 1950-1959

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool and originating circa 1950-1959 from Afghanistan, this 4x6 vintage Gabbeh rug joins Rug & Kilim’s Vintage collection.

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Gabbeh Tribal Rug with Medallion by Rug & Kilim, Afghanistan, 1950-1959
Vintage Gabbeh Tribal Rug with Medallion by Rug & Kilim, Afghanistan, 1950-1959

Vintage Gabbeh Tribal Rug with Medallion by Rug & Kilim, Afghanistan, 1950-1959

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool and originating circa 1950-1959 from Afghanistan, this 3x5 vintage Gabbeh rug joins Rug & Kilim’s Vintage collection.

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Tiger Pictorial Gabbeh Wool Rug by Rug & Kilim, Afghanistan, 1950-1959
Vintage Tiger Pictorial Gabbeh Wool Rug by Rug & Kilim, Afghanistan, 1950-1959

Vintage Tiger Pictorial Gabbeh Wool Rug by Rug & Kilim, Afghanistan, 1950-1959

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool and originating circa 1950-1959 from Afghanistan, this 3x5 vintage Gabbeh rug joins Rug & Kilim’s Vintage collection.

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Gabbeh Wool Rug with Medallions by Rug & Kilim, Afghanistan, 1950-1959
Vintage Gabbeh Wool Rug with Medallions by Rug & Kilim, Afghanistan, 1950-1959

Vintage Gabbeh Wool Rug with Medallions by Rug & Kilim, Afghanistan, 1950-1959

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool and originating circa 1950-1959 from Afghanistan, this 4x6 vintage Gabbeh joins Rug & Kilim’s Vintage collection.

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Animal Pictorial Gabbeh Wool Rug by Rug & Kilim, Afghanistan, 1950-1959
Vintage Animal Pictorial Gabbeh Wool Rug by Rug & Kilim, Afghanistan, 1950-1959

Vintage Animal Pictorial Gabbeh Wool Rug by Rug & Kilim, Afghanistan, 1950-1959

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool and originating circa 1950-1959 from Afghanistan, this 3x5 vintage Gabbeh rug joins Rug & Kilim’s Vintage collection.

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Gabbeh Medallion Runner by Rug & Kilim, Afghanistan, 1950–1959
Vintage Gabbeh Medallion Runner by Rug & Kilim, Afghanistan, 1950–1959

Vintage Gabbeh Medallion Runner by Rug & Kilim, Afghanistan, 1950–1959

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool and originating circa 1950-1959 from Afghanistan, this 3x6 vintage Gabbeh runner features three interlinked diamond medallions anchored on an un-dyed, striated b...

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Hand-Woven Kilim Rug from Balucestan, Afghanistan, Circa 1950
Antique Hand-Woven Kilim Rug from Balucestan, Afghanistan, Circa 1950

Antique Hand-Woven Kilim Rug from Balucestan, Afghanistan, Circa 1950

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

A very fine antique old carpet from the tribal tents of the Balucestan, before the Russian invasion. The dark color was used by nomads to rest the eyes from the strong sunlight of t...

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Mid-20th Century Afghan Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Gabbeh Runner with Pictorials by Rug & Kilim, Afghanistan, 1950-1959
Vintage Gabbeh Runner with Pictorials by Rug & Kilim, Afghanistan, 1950-1959

Vintage Gabbeh Runner with Pictorials by Rug & Kilim, Afghanistan, 1950-1959

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool and originating circa 1950-1959 from Afghanistan, this 3x6 vintage Gabbeh runner joins Rug & Kilim’s renowned Vintage collection.

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Leopard Pictorial Gabbeh Runner by Rug & Kilim, Afghanistan, 1950-1959
Vintage Leopard Pictorial Gabbeh Runner by Rug & Kilim, Afghanistan, 1950-1959

Vintage Leopard Pictorial Gabbeh Runner by Rug & Kilim, Afghanistan, 1950-1959

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool and originating circa 1950-1959 from Afghanistan, this 3x8 vintage Gabbeh runner joins Rug & Kilim’s Vintage collection.

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Lion Pictorial Gabbeh Wool Runner by Rug & Kilim, Afghanistan, 1950-1959
Vintage Lion Pictorial Gabbeh Wool Runner by Rug & Kilim, Afghanistan, 1950-1959

Vintage Lion Pictorial Gabbeh Wool Runner by Rug & Kilim, Afghanistan, 1950-1959

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool and originating circa 1950-1959 from Afghanistan, this 4x8 vintage Afghan Gabbeh runner joins Rug & Kilim’s Vintage collection.

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Gabbeh Wool Runner with Medallions by Rug & Kilim, Afghanistan 1950-1959
Vintage Gabbeh Wool Runner with Medallions by Rug & Kilim, Afghanistan 1950-1959

Vintage Gabbeh Wool Runner with Medallions by Rug & Kilim, Afghanistan 1950-1959

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool and originating circa 1950-1959 from Afghanistan, this 2x5 vintage Gabbeh runner features three vertical diamond medallions woven with an intricate, polychromati...

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Gabbeh Floral Urn & Mosaic Runner by Rug & Kilim, Afghanistan, 1950-1959
Vintage Gabbeh Floral Urn & Mosaic Runner by Rug & Kilim, Afghanistan, 1950-1959

Vintage Gabbeh Floral Urn & Mosaic Runner by Rug & Kilim, Afghanistan, 1950-1959

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool and originating circa 1950-1959 from Afghanistan, this 2x12 vintage Gabbeh extra-long runner joins Rug & Kilim’s Vintage collection.

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Small Vintage Afghan Tribal Prayer Rug, hand knotted, Afghanistan 1950s
Small Vintage Afghan Tribal Prayer Rug, hand knotted, Afghanistan 1950s

Small Vintage Afghan Tribal Prayer Rug, hand knotted, Afghanistan 1950s

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a small vintage hand-knotted wool Afghan Adraskand prayer rug. It is characterized by its deep red colors and bold geometric patterns. featuring recurri...

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Vintage Afghan Baluch Rug, 1950s, 1C1044
Handmade Vintage Afghan Baluch Rug, 1950s, 1C1044

Handmade Vintage Afghan Baluch Rug, 1950s, 1C1044

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade vintage Afghan Baluch rug in unusual tribal design and beautiful combination of colors. The rug is from the middle of 20th century in original good condition. -condition:...

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Baluch Rug Vintage Afghan Handwoven Red Wool Area Rug
Baluch Rug Vintage Afghan Handwoven Red Wool Area Rug

Baluch Rug Vintage Afghan Handwoven Red Wool Area Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

This beautiful red rug is a vintage Afghan Baluch, woven by hand in the mid 20th century, circa 1950.

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Cotton

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim rug, with Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim rug, with Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim rug, with Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 6x8 vintage Afghan tribal kilim rug, with stripes in red, silver/gray, beige/brown, and blue, is from Afghanistan.

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug with Polychromatic Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug with Polychromatic Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug with Polychromatic Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool, this 2x5 vintage Afghan kilim rug originates circa 1950-1960—a tribal curation among new additions to the Rug & Kilim collection.

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage hand-knotted Turkmen Tekke Rug, Afghanistan 1950s
Vintage hand-knotted Turkmen Tekke Rug, Afghanistan 1950s

Vintage hand-knotted Turkmen Tekke Rug, Afghanistan 1950s

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a stunning vintage Turkmen Tekke rug. It is crafted from 100% natural wool, known for its soft texture and durability. Hand-knotted in Afghanistan, ofte...

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug with Colorful Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug with Colorful Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug with Colorful Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, this 3x7 vintage Afghan tribal kilim rug, dating to circa 1950-1960, is an exciting new addition to the Rug & Kilim collection.

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug with Polychromatic Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug with Polychromatic Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug with Polychromatic Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool, this 2x4 vintage Afghan kilim rug originates circa 1950-1960—a tribal curation among new additions to the Rug & Kilim collection.

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug with Polychromatic Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug with Polychromatic Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug with Polychromatic Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool, this 2x5 vintage Afghan kilim rug originates circa 1950-1960—a tribal curation among new additions to the Rug & Kilim collection.

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug with Polychromatic Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug with Polychromatic Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug with Polychromatic Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool, this 3x4 vintage Afghan kilim rug originates circa 1950-1960—a tribal curation among new additions to the Rug & Kilim collection.

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug with Polychromatic Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug with Polychromatic Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug with Polychromatic Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool, this 2x4 vintage Afghan kilim rug originates circa 1950-1960—a tribal curation among new additions to the Rug & Kilim collection.

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug with Polychromatic Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug with Polychromatic Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug with Polychromatic Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool, this 2x4 vintage Afghan kilim rug originates circa 1950-1960—a tribal curation among new additions to the Rug & Kilim collection.

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug with Colorful Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug with Colorful Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug with Colorful Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, this 6'2''x5'2'' vintage Afghan tribal kilim rug, dating to circa 1950-1960, is an exciting new addition to the Rug & Kilim collection.

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug with Colorful Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug with Colorful Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug with Colorful Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, this 3x9 vintage Afghan tribal kilim rug, dating to circa 1950-1960, is an exciting new addition to the Rug & Kilim collection.

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug with Colorful Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug with Colorful Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug with Colorful Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, this 6'2''x5'2'' vintage Afghan tribal kilim rug, dating to circa 1950-1960, is an exciting new addition to the Rug & Kilim collection.

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug with Colorful Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug with Colorful Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug with Colorful Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, this 3x7 vintage Afghan tribal kilim rug, dating to circa 1950-1960, is an exciting new addition to the Rug & Kilim collection.

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug with Colorful Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug with Colorful Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug with Colorful Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, this 3x9 vintage Afghan tribal kilim rug, dating to circa 1950-1960, is an exciting new addition to the Rug & Kilim collection.

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug with Polychromatic Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug with Polychromatic Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug with Polychromatic Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool, this 2x4 vintage Afghan kilim rug originates circa 1950-1960—a tribal curation among new additions to the Rug & Kilim collection.

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Baluch Afghan rug in Polychromatic Patterns from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Baluch Afghan rug in Polychromatic Patterns from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Baluch Afghan rug in Polychromatic Patterns from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, this 5x6 Baluch Afghan rug of the 1950s is the latest to enter Rug & Kilim’s Antique & Vintage collection. On the Design: The piece carries tribal patterns in...

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage hand-knotted Turkmen Ersari rug, Afghanistan 1950s
Vintage hand-knotted Turkmen Ersari rug, Afghanistan 1950s

Vintage hand-knotted Turkmen Ersari rug, Afghanistan 1950s

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a striking vintage Afghan Turkmen prayer rug, distinguished by its rich, saturated red field and finely articulated geometric ornamentation. Woven in Af...

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 6x9 vintage Afghan tribal kilim rug with its all over geometric patterns, is a very special collectible piece of unusual orientation, according to our Prin...

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug with Colorful Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug with Colorful Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug with Colorful Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 6x10 vintage Afghan tribal kilim rug, originating circa 1950-1960, is an exciting new addition to the Rug & Kilim collection.

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug with Colorful Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug with Colorful Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug with Colorful Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 6x10 vintage Afghan tribal kilim rug, originating circa 1950-1960, is an exciting new addition to the Rug & Kilim collection.

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Kilim Runner Rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Kilim Runner Rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Kilim Runner Rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 6x14 vintage Afghan tribal kilim and gallery runner rug features a minimal palette of rich brown and pink colors and vibrant rust and green a...

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Gabbeh Lion Pictorials Polychromatic Wool Rug, by Rug&Kilim, Afghanistan
Vintage Gabbeh Lion Pictorials Polychromatic Wool Rug, by Rug&Kilim, Afghanistan

Vintage Gabbeh Lion Pictorials Polychromatic Wool Rug, by Rug&Kilim, Afghanistan

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, this 2x3 vintage Gabbeh rug originating circa 1950-1959 is a charming, small-scale pictorial textile in Rug & Kilim’s extensive archive. Depicting two whims...

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Art Deco Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Kilim Runner Rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Kilim Runner Rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Kilim Runner Rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 5x12 vintage Afghan tribal kilim rug features a minimal palette of rich red and blue with a black field.

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Tribal Afghan Kilim Rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Tribal Afghan Kilim Rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Tribal Afghan Kilim Rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 4x8 vintage tribal Afghan kilim rug features vibrant medallions and geometric patterns in beige/brown, green, blue and red.

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage tribal Afghan Kilim Runner Rug, with Medallions, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage tribal Afghan Kilim Runner Rug, with Medallions, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage tribal Afghan Kilim Runner Rug, with Medallions, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 5x12 vintage tribal Afghan kilim runner rug features vibrant medallions and geometric patterns in red, blue, beige/brown and black.

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage tribal Afghan Kilim rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage tribal Afghan Kilim rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage tribal Afghan Kilim rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 5x9 vintage tribal Afghan kilim rug features vibrant medallions and geometric patterns in blue, green and beige/brown, on a red field, and a ...

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug with Colorful Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug with Colorful Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug with Colorful Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 6x12 vintage Afghan tribal kilim rug is an extraordinarily simple piece with colorful stripes and a simple presence. On the Design: As an exciting new ...

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Kilim Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage tribal Afghan Kilim rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage tribal Afghan Kilim rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage tribal Afghan Kilim rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handmade in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 5x7 vintage tribal Afghan Kilim rug in red, features a play of stripes and diamonds in its particular geometric pattern in hues of red, blue, ...

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim rug, with Rich Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim rug, with Rich Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim rug, with Rich Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Condition: This mid-century Afghan rug enjoys good condition for its age and origin.

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 5x12 vintage Afghan tribal kilim rug originating circa 1950-1960, with its all over geometric patterns, is a very special addition to the Rug & Kilim colle...

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan tribal Kilim rug, with Vertical Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan tribal Kilim rug, with Vertical Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan tribal Kilim rug, with Vertical Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Featuring a colorway of red, blue and off-white, this 5x7 vintage Afghan tribal kilim rug, handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, features plaid-like play of stripes and geometric patte...

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug, with Geometric Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug, with Geometric Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug, with Geometric Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 5x5 vintage Afghan tribal kilim rug, originating circa 1950-1960, is a very special piece in the Rug & Kilim collection which is clearly woven from multipl...

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Kilim Runner Rug with Polychromatic Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Kilim Runner Rug with Polychromatic Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Kilim Runner Rug with Polychromatic Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool, this 1x6 vintage Afghan kilim runner rug originates circa 1950-1960—a tribal curation among new additions to the Rug & Kilim collection.

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug with Colorful Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug with Colorful Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug with Colorful Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 6x12 vintage Afghan tribal kilim rug is an extraordinarily simple piece with colorful stripes and a simple presence. On the Design: As an exciting new ...

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug with Colorful Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug with Colorful Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug with Colorful Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 6x9 vintage Afghan tribal kilim rug is an extraordinarily simple piece with colorful stripes and a simple presence. On the Design: As an exciting new cu...

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Exemplary of nomadic design, this 6x9 vintage Afghan tribal kilim rug, handwoven in wool with a red field, features a rare design with large scale patterns and vibrant colorway. On...

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 6x9 vintage Afghan tribal kilim rug with its all over geometric patterns, is an extraordinarily addition to the Rug & Kilim Collection. On the Design: ...

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 5x9 vintage Afghan tribal kilim rug is an extraordinarily simple piece with all over geometric patterns in red, orange, blue and brown, and a simple presen...

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

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Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 4x9 vintage Afghan tribal kilim rug is an extraordinarily simple piece in red with orange, blue and pink geometric patterns and a simple presence. On the...

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

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Afghan Rug 1950 For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Afghan rug 1950 you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A Afghan rug 1950 — often made from fabric, wool and cotton — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Afghan rug 1950 — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A Afghan rug 1950 is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one Afghan rug 1950 that is appealing in its simplicity, but Rug & Kilim produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Afghan Rug 1950?

The average selling price for a Afghan rug 1950 at 1stDibs is $1,585, while they’re typically $193 on the low end and $30,560 for the highest priced.

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. 

Questions About Afghan Rug 1950

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Afghan rugs known as Shindand or Adraskan rugs are named after the towns where they’re woven in the western Afghanistan province of Herat. Turkman carpets and Baluchi carpets are Afghan rugs that are similar in color, design and weave to tribal weavings in Central Asia. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary Afghan rugs from top sellers worldwide on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Afghan rugs are hand-woven from wool and traditionally made in Afghanistan. Each rug will vary in design, size and color, so no two rugs are exactly alike. A hand-woven rug will not have machine stitching on the ends, instead, it will be hand-knotted. Browse a selection of expertly vetted Afghan rugs on 1stDibs.
  • Nazmiyal
    NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021
    That is like asking - how much does a painting cost. Bottom line - it depends on the rug and how of an example it is (and how old / rare it may be)
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To spot an authentic Afghan rug, first check the knots on the back. The finer the knots, the better the quality. Afghan rugs are also 100% wool, which doesnt light when touched by flame, though it would be better to have a professional test the authenticity than trying this at home. Find an assortment of Afghan rugs from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.