Tribal Rugs

  • Modern Taupe Moroccan Rug – Hand-knotted Afghan Wool – 10’4″ x 13’10” ft. $4,499.99

    Color:          Brown, Gray, Taupe, White

    Style:          Modern

    Size (ft):      10’4″ x 13’10”

    Shape:          Rectangle

    Rug ID:          RRI# A1150-1 106511

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  • Beni Ourain Moroccan Rug – Hand-knotted Wool Carpet – 8′ x 10’5″ ft. $2,899.99

    Color:          White, Cream

    Style:          Modern

    Size (ft):      8′ x 10’5″

    Shape:          Rectangle

    Rug ID:          RRI# A640-1 106535

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  • Modern Oversized Moroccan Rug – Hand-knotted Wool Carpet – 12’7″ x 17′ $8,499.99

    Color:          Beige, Cream, White

    Style:          Modern

    Size (ft):      12’7″ x 17′

    Shape:          Rectangle

    Rug ID:          RRI# A1704-1 106523

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  • Deep Navy Oushak – Hand-knotted Wool Blue Rug – 8′ x 10′ ft. $3,499.99

    Color:          Black, Blue, Gray, White

    Style:          Modern

    Size (ft):      8’3″ x 10′

    Shape:          Rectangle

    Rug ID:          RRI# A783-1 105788

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  • Terrific Turkmen – 1930s Antique Yamout Rug – Vintage Tribal Carpet – 5’3″ x 6’7″ ft $2,399.99
    Color All Colors, Brown, Beige, Taupe
    Style Vintage Rugs, Traditional, Turkmenistan
    Size (ft) 5’2″ x 6’7″
    Shape
    Rug ID 4585022 101108

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  • AFG Oushak – Transitional Turkish Rug – Tribal Carpet – 9’8″ x 13’7″ ft. $6,799.99
    Color All Colors, Blue, Brown, Beige, Taupe
    Style Transitional Rugs, Oushak Design
    Size (ft)
    9’8″ x 13’7″
    Shape
    Rug ID 45158411 105638

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  • Sensational Seraband – 1930s Antique Kurdish Rug – Persian Tribal Runner – 4’3″ x 11’6″ ft $1,999.99

    “Size: 4’3″” x 11’6″” ft.

    Fair condition! No stains, no odor. Sides and ends original. Low pile. Contains a cut/hole with worn areas. As shown in pictures.

    4847569 103031″

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  • Perfect Persian – 1900s Antique Kurdish Rug – Tribal Runner – 3’7″ x 12’1″ ft $1,999.99

    “Size: 3’7″” x 12’1″” ft.

    Fair condition! No stains, no odor. Sides and ends original. Medium low pile. Contains some fraying on the sides. As shown in pictures.

    6230080 101717″

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  • Marvelous Moroccan – 1960s Vintage Tribal Rug – Oriental Runner – 3′ x 10′ ft $999.99

    Size: 3′ x 10′ ft.

    Good condition! No stains, no odor. Sides and ends original. Contains medium pile. As shown in pictures.

    2310098 103451″

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  • Vivid Oushak Vintage Turkish Rug Tribal Runner-3′ x 8’3″ ft $1,999.99

    “Size: 3′ x 15’10″” ft.

    Made in the city of Oushak in Turkey, some 75 miles due south of Istanbul. The nearest rug weaving towns are Gordes and Kula. In the 16th and 17th Century, Oushak was the famous carpet center in Turkey.

    Good condition! No stains, no odor. Sides and ends original. Medium pile. As shown in pictures.

    4585411 101946″

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  • Handsome Heriz – 1940s Antique Persian Rug – Tribal Carpet – 8’4″ x 11’7″ ft $8,999.99

    Size: 8’4″ x 11’7″ ft.
    Good condition! No stains, no odor. Sides and ends original. Contains medium low pile – as shown in pictures.
    50220095 103012

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  • Vintage Pakistani Rug – Tribal Oriental Carpet – 4’1″ x 5′ ft $399.99

    Size: 4’1″ x 5′ ft

    All different types of rugs that are classed as Turkoman rugs are known by the laymen and most dealers as Bokharas, and this is a general term. They generally originate from the city of Bokhara in Soviet€™s Turkmen. Few rugs were ever woven there, but it was the market place for many types of Turkomen rugs, and the reason why the name Bokhar was given to these rugs. New Bokharas were generally made in northeast of Iran. They crossed into Iran from the Turkmen Socialist Soviet Republic (S.S.R. of Turkmen).

    Good condition! No stains, no odor. Sides and ends original. Medium low pile. As shown in pictures.

    8506096 102640

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  • Special Shirvan – 1900s Antique Caucasian Rug – Tribal Carpet – 3’10” x 5’2″ ft $1,199.99

    Size: 3’10” x 5’2″ ft.

    Made in southeastern Caucasia, also known as Azerbaijan. These are medium-fine to finely woven rugs with a short, clipped nap. Shirvan is adjacent to the Daghestan district and not too far from the City of Baku.

    Fair condition! No stains, no odor. Sides and ends original. Low pile. As shown in pictures.

    4510022 101188

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  • Handsome Heriz – 1940s Antique Persian Rug – Tribal Gorovan Carpet – 7’2″ x 10 ‘ft $1,999.99

    Size: 7’2″ x 10 ‘ft
    Fair condition! No stains, no odor. Sides and ends original. Medium pile with some low and worn areas. As shown in pictures.
    7845055    102029

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  • Captivating Camel Hair – 1920s Antique Persian Rug – Tribal Serab Carpet – 3’8″ x 6’6″ ft $1,299.99

    Size: 3’8″ x 6’6″ ft.
    Good condition! No stains, no odor. Sides and ends original. Medium low pile. As shown in pictures.
    4825096 102412

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  • Beautiful Bokhara – 1890s Antique Persian Rug – Tribal Turkmen Carpet – 6’1″ x 9’9″ ft $2,999.99

    Size: 6’1″ x 9’9″ ft.
    Principally found to the northwest of Turkmenistan , the Yamout are renowned for their rugs. Made of wool on wool foundation, they are generally geometric in design €“ as they are classified under Tribal rugs.
    Fair condition! No stains, no odor. Sides and ends original. Low pile with worn corner and cut areas. As shown in pictures.
    5845014 103342

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  • Amazing Anatolian – 1900s Antique Turkish Rug – Tribal Carpet – 3’3″ x 5’1″ ft $799.99

    Size: 3’3″ x 5’1″ ft.

    Fair condition! No stains, no odor. Sides and ends original. Low pile with some worn areas. As shown in pictures.

    4520022

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  • Tremendous Turkish – 1970s Vintage Kilim Rug – Tribal Carpet – 3’6″ x 5’4″ ft $399.99

    Size: 3’6″ x 5’4″ ft.

    The term Anatolian is generally applied to all Turkish rugs. After World War I, thousands of new rugs forsaking old Turkish designs were made in floral Persian designs. For these, the name Sparta and Anatolian was the general name.

    Good condition! No stains, no odor. Sides and ends original. Flatweave pile. As shown in pictures.

    1205098

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  • Neat Nahavand – 1980s Antique Persian Rug -Tribal Hamadan Carpet – 2’7″ x 3’3″ ft $599.99

    Size: 2’7″ x 3’3″ ft.
    Good condition! No stains, no odor. Sides and ends original. Medium pile. As shown in pictures.
    8508569 

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  • Marvelous Malayer – 1940s Antique Persian Rug – Tribal Carpet – 4’10” x 6’8″ ft $599.99

    Size: 4’10” x 6’8″ ft.

    Fair condition! No stains, no odor. Sides and ends original. Low pile. Contains worn areas and sides. As shown in pictures.

    5805036 101821

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  • Spectacular Senneh – 1910s Antique Oriental Rug – Nomadic Carpet – 3’5″ x 5’1″ ft $799.99

    Size: 3’5″ x 5’1″ ft.
    Good condition! No stains, no odor. Sides and ends original. Medium low pile. As shown in pictures.
    4520022 103263

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  • Majestic Mazleghan – 1930s Antique Persian Rug – Tribal Carpet – 2’5″ x 4’2″ ft $799.99

    Size: 2’5″ x 4’2″ ft.
    Good condition! No stains, no odor. Sides and ends original. Low pile. As shown in pictures.
    5817522 102919

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  • Sensational Shiraz – 1940s Antique Persian Rug – Tribal Carpet – 5’7″ x 8′ ft $600.00

    Size: 5’7″ x 8′ ft.
    Good condition! No stains, no odor. Sides and ends original. Medium pile. As shown in pictures.
    4519022 101069

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  • Marvelous Malayer – 1920s Antique Persian Rug – Tribal Carpet – 4’3″ x 6’5″ ft $1,799.99

    Size: 4’3″ x 6’5″ ft
    Good condition! No stains, no odor. Sides and ends original. Medium pile. As shown in pictures.
    7635061 

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  • Handsome Hamadan- 1930s Antique Persian Rug – Tribal Carpet – 2’4″ x 3’9″ ft $599.99

    Size: 2’4″ x 3’9″ ft.
    Good condition! No stains, no odor. Sides and ends original. Medium low pile. As shown in pictures.
    2410096

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  • Special Shiraz – 1930’s Antique Persian Rug – Tribal Carpet – 4’7″ x 8’4″ ft $1,199.99

    Size: 4’7″ x 8’4″ ft.
    Good condition! No stains, no odor. Sides and ends original. Medium low pile. As shown in pictures.
    6910022 101067

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  • Special Shiraz – 1960s Antique Persian Rug – Tribal Carpet – 4’9″ x 8’2″ ft $1,299.99

    Size: 4’9″ x 8’2″ ft.
    Good condition! No odor. Sides and ends original. Medium low pile. As shown in pictures.
    2420096 102395

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  • Jovial Josheghan – 1930s Antique Persian Rug – Tribal Carpet – 4’1″ x 6’7″ ft $1,199.99

    Size: 4’1″ x 6’7″ ft.
    Good condition! No stains, no odor. Sides and ends original. Low pile with worn areas. As shown in pictures.
    7817532 102177

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  • Handsome Hamadan – 1940s Antique Persian Rug – Tribal Carpet – 3’6″ x 6’10” ft $999.99

    Size: 3’6″ x 6’10” ft.

    Good condition! No stains, no odor. Sides and ends original. Medium pile. As shown in pictures.

    4815069 102387

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  • Beautiful Balouch – 1940s Antique Persian Rug – Tribal Carpet – 5’4″ x 9’2″ ft $899.99

    Size: 5’4″ x 9’2″ ft.
    Good condition! No stains, no odor. Sides and ends original. Medium low pile. As shown in pictures.
    V-60 4526078

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  • Handsome Heriz – 1930s Antique Persian Rug – Tribal Carpet – 2′ x 2’8″ ft $399.99

    Size: 2′ x 2’8″ ft.
    Good condition! No stains, no odor. Sides and ends original. Medium low pile. As shown in pictures.
    4805026 101865

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  • Handsome Heriz – 1930s Antique Persian Rug – Tribal Carpet – 2’3″ x 4’5″ ft $699.99

    Size: 2’3″ x 4’5″ ft.
    Good condition! No stains, no odor. Sides and ends original. Low pile. As shown in pictures.
    4812526 102927

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  • Beautiful Bijar – 1940s Antique Persian Rug – Tribal Carpet – 4’4″ x 6’8″ ft $1,899.99

    Size: 4’4″ x 6’8″ ft.
    Good condition! No stains, no odor. Sides and ends original. Full pile. As shown in pictures.
    6530011 102392

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Exploring the Rich Heritage of Tribal Rugs: A Comprehensive Guide

Tribal rugs, with their unique designs and vibrant colors, are a testament to the rich cultural heritage of various nomadic and semi-nomadic communities. These rugs are not just floor coverings but pieces of art that tell stories of ancient traditions and lifestyles. This blog will delve into the fascinating world of tribal rugs, exploring their history, types, and tips for purchasing and caring for them.

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Brief History of Tribal Rugs

The history of tribal rugs dates back centuries, rooted in the traditions of nomadic and semi-nomadic tribes across regions like Persia (Iran), the Caucasus, Anatolia (Turkey), and Central Asia. These rugs were originally woven by hand using wool from the tribe’s own sheep, dyed with natural plant-based colors. The designs often feature geometric patterns, symbols, and motifs that represent the weavers’ environment, beliefs, and daily life. Each rug serves as a unique record of the weaver’s culture and heritage.

What is the Difference Between City Rugs and Tribal Rugs?

City Rugs:

  • Production: Made in urban centers or cities, often in workshops or factories.
  • Design: Typically feature intricate, symmetrical patterns and floral motifs.
  • Material: Usually made from high-quality wool or silk, with a higher knot density.
  • Consistency: Due to their production environment, city rugs tend to have more uniform designs and quality.

Tribal Rugs:

  • Production: Woven by hand by nomadic or semi-nomadic tribes, often in rural areas or on the move.
  • Design: Characterized by bold, geometric patterns and symbolic motifs, often asymmetrical.
  • Material: Made from locally sourced wool, dyed with natural dyes.
  • Authenticity: Each rug is unique, reflecting the individual weaver’s creativity and tribal traditions.

Types of Tribal Rugs

There are numerous types of tribal rugs, each with its distinct style and origin. Some of the most well-known include:

  1. Kilim Rugs: Originating from regions like Turkey, Iran, and the Caucasus, Kilim rugs are flatwoven and feature bold, colorful patterns. They are lightweight and reversible, making them versatile for various uses.
  2. Baluchi Rugs: Made by the Baluch tribes of Iran, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, these rugs often feature dark colors and intricate geometric patterns. They are known for their durability and strong cultural symbolism.
  3. Gabbeh Rugs: Woven by the Qashqai and Luri tribes of Iran, Gabbeh rugs are thick, plush, and feature simple, abstract designs. They are celebrated for their rustic charm and vibrant colors.
  4. Beni Ourain Rugs: These Moroccan rugs are handwoven by the Beni Ourain tribes in the Atlas Mountains. They are made from natural, undyed wool and typically feature minimalist, black-and-white geometric designs.
  5. Turkmen Rugs: Produced by the Turkmen tribes of Central Asia, these rugs are known for their rich red hues and repetitive octagonal motifs called “guls.” They are highly prized for their craftsmanship and beauty.

Buy Tribal Rugs: Factors to Consider

When buying a tribal rug, several factors should be considered to ensure you make a wise investment:

  1. Authenticity: Ensure the rug is genuinely handwoven and not a machine-made replica. Authentic tribal rugs have slight imperfections, adding to their charm.
  2. Material: Look for rugs made from natural materials like wool or cotton. These are more durable and have a richer texture compared to synthetic materials.
  3. Design and Color: Choose a design and color scheme that complements your home decor. Tribal rugs come in various patterns and hues, so you have plenty of options to match your style.
  4. Size: Measure your space to determine the right size for your rug. Consider the placement and how much of the rug will be visible once furniture is arranged.
  5. Condition: Check for any signs of wear or damage, especially if buying a vintage or antique rug. Minor repairs can be acceptable, but extensive damage may affect the rug’s value.

Where to Buy Tribal Rugs in Chicago

If you’re in Chicago and looking to buy a tribal rug, there is a reputable store that offers a wide selection:

  • Rouzati Rugs: Known for their extensive collection of authentic handmade rugs, Rouzati Rugs provides a variety of tribal rugs sourced from different regions.

Tribal Rugs as Investments

Investing in a tribal rug can be a wise decision, as these rugs often appreciate in value over time. Factors that influence their investment potential include:

  1. Rarity: The rarer the rug, the more valuable it is likely to become. Unique patterns, limited production, and historical significance can increase a rug’s value.
  2. Condition: Well-maintained rugs hold their value better than those that show significant wear and tear. Proper care and maintenance are crucial for preserving a rug’s condition.
  3. Age: Older rugs, especially those with historical significance, are typically more valuable. Antique tribal rugs can fetch high prices at auctions and among collectors.
  4. Craftsmanship: Rugs with intricate designs and high knot density demonstrate superior craftsmanship, making them more desirable and valuable.

Caring for Your Tribal Rug

Proper care and maintenance are essential for preserving the beauty and longevity of your tribal rug:

  1. Regular Cleaning: Vacuum your rug regularly to remove dust and dirt. Use a vacuum without a beater bar to avoid damaging the fibers.
  2. Rotate the Rug: Rotate your rug every few months to ensure even wear and prevent areas from becoming overly worn.
  3. Avoid Direct Sunlight: Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight can cause colors to fade. Use window treatments or rotate the rug to minimize sun exposure.
  4. Professional Cleaning: Have your rug professionally cleaned every few years to remove deep-seated dirt and stains. Avoid harsh chemicals that can damage natural fibers.
  5. Address Spills Immediately: Blot spills with a clean, dry cloth and avoid rubbing. If necessary, use a mild detergent diluted in water for spot cleaning.

Tribal rugs are more than just decorative pieces; they are cultural artifacts that carry the history and traditions of their weavers. Whether you’re drawn to their unique designs, rich colors, or the stories they tell, owning a tribal rug can add warmth and character to your home. By understanding their history, knowing where to buy them, and learning how to care for them, you can make a wise investment that you’ll cherish for years to come.

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