Distressed Rugs
The Distressed Collection is an exciting new textural encyclopedia of patterns and colors that is quickly becoming the most prolific of our custom collections.
Unique construction is what unites every rug in the collection, where we reimagined the concept of “shabby chic”, distressed rugs by shearing the pile of the carpet down to a point where the foundation of the carpet appears—giving it a rustic but comfortable essence. More than 150 designs strong, designers have a unique resource of ample stock and samples with one of our most exceptional colorway selections to date. Josh Nazmiyal brings the representations of traditional, transitional, modern impressionism, abstract, Art Deco, mid-century modern, and even American hooked rug patterns to the collection as some of the best of each category.
These are an especially ideal choice for second homes, studios, beach houses, country homes, farmhouses, and young families—easy to maintain, adaptable, and lending a reserved, dignified tone to many projects.
- Under 6 x 9
- Runners
- 6 x 9
- 8 x 10
- 9 x 12
- 10 x 14
- 12 x 15
- Over 12 x 15
- Vintage & Antique
- Homage
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37088Oversized Distressed Antique Tabriz Rug in Floral Medallion Design - Rug & Kilim
35374Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Tiger Runner Rug with Gray and Orange Pictorial
32961Vintage Turkish Distressed Runner in Blue with Trellis Pattern - Rug & Kilim
35358Rug & Kilim's Distressed Runner Rug, Rich Brown with Chintamani Patterns- Out of Stock
35373Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Tiger Runner Rug in Red with Beige and Brown Pictorial - Out of Stock
35376Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Tiger Runner Rug in Blue with Beige and Brown Pictorial - Out of Stock
35946Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Custom Oversized Rug in Light Blue with Floral Patterns - Out of Stock
35378Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Tiger Runner in Green with Beige and Brown Pictorial 
35375Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Tiger Rug in Gray with Beige and Brown Pictorial
35371Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Tiger Rug in Gray with Beige and Brown Pictorial
35372Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Dragon Rug, Rust and Gold with Dramatic Pictorials
35367Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Tiger Rug in Gray with Beige and Chocolate Pictorial- Out of Stock
35361Rug & Kilim's Distressed Rug, Brick Red with Chintamani Patterns - Out of Stock
29549-9Rug & Kilim’s Modern Tiger Skin Accent Pictorial Rug in Gray, Beige and Black 
35368Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Tiger Rug in Green with Beige and Brown Pictorial- 35370Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Dragon Rug, Rust and Gold with Dramatic Pictorials
- 32920Vintage Distressed Rug in Gold and Rose with Floral Cartouches - Rug & Kilim
35053Rug & Kilim’s Persian Afshar Distressed Rug, Geometric Patterns in Blue- 32918Vintage Distressed Rug with Teal and Red Floral Patterns - Rug & Kilim
34976Rug & Kilim’s Square Distressed Persian Rug in Chobi Tones
34738Vintage Distressed Rug with Muted Geometric Diamond Mosaic - Rug & Kilim
34741Vintage Distressed Rug with Muted Floral Medallions - Rug & Kilim
35377Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Tiger Rug in Green with Beige and Brown Pictorial
E-25486Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Rug in Rust, Beige and Teal Tribal Medallions
34740Vintage Distressed Rug, Bold Polychromatic Checkered Diamonds - Rug & Kilim
34734Vintage Distressed Runner Rug, Pastel Florals on Earthy Ground - Rug & Kilim
34731Vintage Turkish Distressed Rug, Vibrant Polychrome Geometric Patterns - Rug & Kilim- Out of Stock
25462Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Tiger Skin Rug in Green, Beige & Black Pictorial 
34985Vintage Persian Tabriz Distressed Runner in Ivory & Beige - Rug & Kilim
34727Vintage Distressed Rug with Diamond Mosaic and Geometric Borders - Rug & Kilim
34724Antique Ghiordes Tapestry in Bold Ruby and Sapphire Tribal Medallions - Rug & Kilim
34720Vintage Zeki Müren Extra-Long Runner in Red with Colorful Stripes - Rug & Kilim
35322Antique Persian Serapi Rug in Brown with Red Geometric Medallion - Rug & Kilim
32959Vintage Distressed Runner Rug, Earthy Tones Geometric Floral Motifs – Rug & Kilim
26363Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Red and Black Geometric Pattern, by Rug & Kilim
33002Vintage Distressed Runner Rug, Rust-Blue Geometric Floral Pattern - Rug & Kilim
35236Antique Khotan Rug, Beige and Gold Floral Geometric Pattern - Rug & Kilim
32975Vintage Distressed Runner Rug, Cream Pink with All-Over Florals – Rug & Kilim
35364Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Rug with Turkish Floral Columns
34963Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug, Tonal Medallion in Cream and Taupe - Rug & Kilim
35235Antique Chinese Rug, Rich Brown Field with Floral Borders - Rug & Kilim
32806Vintage Distressed Rug, Multicolor Geometric Diamond Mosaic - Rug & Kilim
32790Vintage Distressed Runner Rug, Beige-Brown Geometric Pattern - Rug & Kilim
32775Vintage Distressed Runner Rug, Polychromatic Geometric Design - Rug & Kilim
32777Vintage Turkish Runner Rug, Green & Red with Diamond Patterns – Rug & Kilim
Stories from the Distressed Archive
Essays, artist dialogues, and provenance notes drawn from Rug & Kilim’s editorial desk.
The Art of Appraisal: Inside Rug & Kilim’s Culture of Connoisseurship
Rug & Kilim Showroom — a house of woven gems, collected with intention. There is a difference between owning a rug and stewarding one. At Rug & Kilim, appraisal exists at the intersection of scholarship, diplomacy, and design history. To evaluate a textile at the highest level is to understand not only fiber and knot count but courts and ateliers, fashion houses and museums, auction rostrums and private salons. Because in truth, the greatest rugs and tapestries have always belonged to the same cultural tier as painting and architecture. A carpet signed by Jules Leleu does not simply carry a market price; it carries the intellectual weight of Paris between the wars. A tapestry attributed to Jean Lurcat is not merely woven wool; it is postwar Europe reasserting itself through myth and modernism. To appraise such works requires fluency not only in textile technique, but in art history, fashion, architecture, diplomacy—and the subtle codes of elite taste.
Read the Feature An Abbreviated Guide to Antique and Vintage Karabagh Rugs
NO. 34126 Made with hand-knotted wool and originating in Russia circa 1850-1860, this 8x19 antique Karabagh rug and is a rare extra-long runner and oversized addition to Rug & Kilim’s coveted European collection. For centuries, the Karabagh region—poetically called the “Black Garden”—has been a crossroads of empire, craftsmanship, and cultural memory. Its rugs shimmer with expressive geometry, lyrical florals, and natural dyes that have captivated collectors for generations. Today, designers and connoisseurs seek out these pieces not only for their visual presence, but for the emotional resonance they bring into a room. Karabagh rugs are textiles with pulse— woven memoirs whose artistry continues to evolve in dialogue with contemporary interiors. This guide explores their history, structure, symbolism, and enduring relevance, offering a lens on one of the most intriguing Caucasian weaving traditions.
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Zeki Müren, Da Silva Bruhns, and Leleu: How These Artists Transformed Rugs into the Language of Modernism
The story of modernism in textiles is often told through architecture, painting, and furniture. Yet, some of the most radical ideas of the 20th century were not framed on walls or set on pedestals—they were laid underfoot. Rugs, once treated as either anonymous craft or as inherited luxury, became a medium for modernist expression. Few figures embody this transformation more than Zeki Müren, Da Silva Bruhns, and Leleu. Each worked in distinct cultural contexts—Müren in postwar Turkey, Da Silva Bruhns in interwar France, and the Leleu firm across early- to mid-century Paris—but together they reframed rugs not as decoration but as a language: one capable of abstraction, geometry, rhythm, and modern life.
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The Rug Reimagined as Haute Couture: Fine Art for the Collectors of Culture
There are ateliers the world recognizes by their mere whisper — Lesage for Chanel’s embroidery, the pleat artisans behind Dior’s silhouettes, the silken sculptors who drape cloth into legend. Yet beneath our feet lies an atelier perhaps less spoken of, though no less sacred. An atelier where legacy does not parade on runways, but unfurls across floorboards. This is the quiet realm of Rug & Kilim — where weaving is not a craft, but a culture, and every rug is haute couture translated into tapestry. A tribute to the rug as heirloom, artwork, and haute couture To step into one of our pieces is not merely to decorate a room — it is to collect. To curate. Just as a Rothko commands its wall not by its size, but by its silence, a Rug & Kilim creation commands presence by its detail, restraint, and profound sense of time. These are not rugs — these are woven paintings, as rare and reverent as a hand-gilded icon from Byzantium or a brushstroke from the École des Beaux-Arts.
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Antique Persian Heriz and Serapi Rugs: Design and Significance
Persian Heriz and Serapi Rugs have always been an integral part of each major exhibition and auction, given the never-ending admiration of art connoisseurs and rug collectors worldwide. They stand out as exquisite works of art among Oriental rugs due to their intricate designs and vibrant natural colors. Made from organic materials like wool, silk, and cotton, these rugs are dyed using natural coloring methods, reflecting a commitment to quality and beauty throughout the production process. Heriz and Serapi rugs, known for their geometric designs, offer a unique contrast to other Persian rug styles. Despite their distinct appearance, these rugs trace their roots back to nature-inspired elements, blending royal court craftsmanship with practical nomadic weaving traditions over centuries. This fusion is evident in the geometric patterns found in Bakhtiar, Hamadan, Nahavand, and especially Heriz rugs, showcasing the evolution and artistry of Persian rug weaving.
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Ikat Textiles and Rugs – A Profile on History, Styles, Patterns and Weaving
The art of ikat weaving spans centuries and continents, producing textiles that range from intricately detailed to boldly abstract. Its blurred, feathered, or jagged patterns can be found across diverse regions—from Japan in the east to Central and South America in the west, encompassing vast areas of Southeast Asia, India, Central Asia, and the Middle East in between. These patterns continue to hold deep cultural significance in the traditional ikat-weaving communities, resonating with historical narratives and societal values. Ikat Samples from our Archive. Shop our 'Ikat' full pieces here >>
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