Rugs & Home Textiles for sale

Hand-knotted carpets, flat-woven kilims and Moroccan Berber rugs from India, Türkiye, Pakistan, Afghanistan and beyond. Every rug is a single piece with its size, pile material and condition listed.

What you will find here

Most pieces are hand-knotted pile carpets in classic Persian designs made across the rug belt: Ziegler, Kashan (Keshan), Sarough Mir, Tabriz, Bukhara, Herati and Gabbeh patterns, plus flat-woven kilims and thick Moroccan Berber rugs. Alongside them are silk and silk-blend carpets and a smaller range of home textiles such as fabric lengths. Most rugs here are between EUR 390 and EUR 3,200 depending on size, knot density and materials.

How to read a listing

Material: given as pile on foundation. Wool on cotton is the most common and hard-wearing; wool on wool is typical of tribal and nomadic work; silk on cotton and silk on silk give a finer, shinier surface but suit low-traffic rooms.
Origin: where the rug was made. An "Indo" name (Indo Keshan, Indo Mir) means a Persian design woven in India.
Era: 1900-2000 for older and vintage pieces, After 2000 for newer work.
Size: length and width in centimetres, without the fringe unless stated.

Condition terms

"As new - unused" means the rug has not been laid. "In very good condition" allows light, even use. "Good condition with traces of ageing and usage" can mean lower pile in walkways, small repairs or faded dyes, which is normal on an older carpet. Look at every photo, especially the back and the edges.

Before you buy

Measure the room and allow roughly 30-60 cm of bare floor around the rug. Use an underlay on hard floors. Check whether the listing mentions a recent clean, and plan for professional cleaning rather than home washing, especially for silk.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a hand-knotted rug and a kilim?

A hand-knotted rug has a pile: short lengths of wool or silk are tied individually onto the warp threads and trimmed, giving a soft, raised surface. A kilim is flat-woven, so the pattern is formed by the weft threads with no pile at all. Kilims are thinner, lighter and often reversible, while knotted rugs are heavier, warmer underfoot and usually last longer in busy rooms.

What does "wool on cotton" mean in a rug description?

It describes the pile and the foundation. The first material is the pile you walk on, the second is the warp and weft underneath. Wool on cotton is the most common construction: the cotton foundation keeps the rug flat and its shape stable, while the wool pile is durable and easy to live with. Wool on wool is softer in shape and typical of tribal weaving.

What is an Indo Keshan or Indo Mir rug?

The "Indo" prefix means the rug was woven in India using a design that originated in Persia, such as Keshan (Kashan) or Sarough Mir. These rugs are hand-knotted in the same way as their Persian namesakes, usually in wool on cotton, and are a common way to get a traditional Persian pattern in a larger size at a lower price.

Are silk carpets suitable for everyday use?

Silk carpets have a very fine knot and a strong sheen, but silk is less resilient than wool and marks more easily. They suit bedrooms, studies or wall display better than hallways or dining areas. Keep them out of strong direct sunlight, avoid shoes on them where possible, and have them cleaned professionally rather than washed at home.