Vintage Rugs

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We believe home design should be stylish and distinctive. From the lasting elegance of a vintage runner to the bold patterns of a flatweave kilim, vintage rugs set a timeless foundation to build your style on. At Lulu and Georgia, our thoughtfully curated collection has one-of-a-kind vintage runner rugs , area rugs, and mini rugs that will enrich your decor with lasting elegance. Not sure what style or design best fits your space when shopping for vintage rugs ? Don't worry; we have got you covered. Check out the tips below for ideas and inspiration as you choose the best piece to buy for your space. Stepping Into the World of Vintage Rugs Vintage rugs are sourced from all over the world, and each type has its own character and motifs rooted in traditions passed down for generations. Whether it’s a sprawling vintage area rug or a mini vintage rug in front of the sink, we love these pieces for the quality of their construction as well as the depth they bring to a design—both with their rich patterns and colors and with the artisan story they tell. There are endless styles to choose from, so it’s helpful to start by looking at the hallmarks of some popular, broader categories you’ll come across. Persian Vintage Rugs Persian rugs are sourced from areas in and around modern-day Iran. Persian rugs are marked by their intricate designs with ornate scrolling and rounded motifs . Vintage Persian rugs are made with wool or silk. Typically, they will be hand-knotted—with single-loop knots, allowing for the ornate, curvilinear patterns—or made on a special loom as with flatweave kilims . Turkish Vintage Rugs Turkish vintage rugs are made in regions throughout Turkey, and the specific styles are generally named for the region in which they are made. Turkish rugs are usually hand-knotted with wool—using a double-loop knot resulting in more geometric and angular motifs . Moroccan Vintage Rugs You may have noticed Moroccan-style rugs in more and more home edits—probably because th