Animal Rugs
Animal rugs celebrate the playful, expressive, and often symbolic use of fauna imagery in floor coverings, inviting a sense of character, whimsy, and natural inspiration into interior spaces. Whether depicting realistic wildlife scenes, stylized beasts, or abstract animal motifs, these rugs draw from a wide range of cultural traditions and artistic interpretations — from nomadic tribal weavings to contemporary studio designs — making them versatile pieces that appeal to both classic and modern tastes.
In many traditional contexts, animals woven into rugs carry cultural meaning or protective symbolism: creatures such as birds, horses, lions, and deer may represent strength, freedom, grace, or prosperity, while repeating animal motifs can serve as talismans or expressions of a community’s beliefs. In more contemporary designs, animal forms are reimagined with bold lines, playful proportions, or abstracted shapes that function as striking visual focal points without literal representation.
Crafted using techniques from hand‑knotted and flat‑woven kilims to tufted and printed rugs, animal rugs offer a wide range of textures, materials, and stylistic voices. Whether anchoring a child’s room with joyful motifs, adding a dramatic narrative to a living room, or bringing a touch of nature‑inspired art to an eclectic space, these rugs infuse interiors with personality, movement, and storytelling.
Celebrated by designers and homeowners alike, animal rugs bring together artistic imagination and functional design, making them distinctive, conversation‑worthy additions that enhance both the visual and emotional warmth of any environment.
Discover the captivating charm of animal motifs. From subtle, repeating geometric patterns to striking, life-sized designs, our curated selection of animal rugs offers exceptional craftsmanship across all price points. Explore how these expressive pieces, available in both luxurious high-end weaves and beautiful, affordable options, can add a unique layer of texture and personality to any space.
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Vintage American Folk Art Horse Weathervane Hooked Rug
$2,700.00 Vintage RugsRug sizes: 2 ft x 3 ft 4 in (0.61 m x 1.02 m) -
Antique Caucasian Geometric Medallion Square Wool Hand Knotted Pile Blue 1890s Rug
$15,000.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 4 ft 4 in x 5 ft 2 in (1.32 m x 1.57 m) -
Vintage Mid Century Modern French Under The Sea Pattern Needlepoint Art Rug
$1,650.00 Vintage RugsRug sizes: 5 ft 8 in x 9 ft (1.73 m x 2.74 m) -
Vintage American Hooked Rug American Multicolor 1950s Multicolor
$2,300.00 Vintage RugsRug sizes: 2 ft 1 in x 3 ft 4 in (0.64 m x 1.02 m) -
Antique 17th Century Flemish Baroque Mythological Tapestry: “The Triumph of Fidelity”
$96,000.00 TapestryRug sizes: 10 ft 6 in x 15 ft 6 in (3.20 m x 4.72 m) -
Green Fine Antique Persian Moud / Khorassan Animal Hunting Scene Room Size Rug
$33,800.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 9 ft 9 in x 12 ft 2 in (2.97 m x 3.71 m) -
Antique Purple Ningxia Chinese Allover Knotted Rug
$16,500.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 6 ft 4 in x 9 ft (1.93 m x 2.74 m) -
1950s Beige Floral Animal Vintage Silk Turkish Hereke Rug 2′ X 3′ Handknotted Wool Carpet
$6,000.00 Vintage RugsRug sizes: 2 ft x 3 ft (0.61 m x 0.91 m) -
1930s Blue Animalistic Antique Persian Tabriz Rug 2′ X 2′ 3″ Handknotted Wool Carpet
$2,300.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 2 ft x 2 ft 3 in (0.61 m x 0.69 m) -
1930s Tan Camel Floral Animal Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 3′ 4” X 5′ 2” Handknotted Wool Carpet
$6,800.00 Vintage RugsRug sizes: 3 ft 4 in x 5 ft 2 in (1.02 m x 1.57 m) -
1940s Classic Beige Floral Animals Antique Tabriz Handknotted Wool Carpet Rug
$13,000.00 Vintage RugsRug sizes: 5 ft x 9 ft (1.52 m x 2.74 m) -
1940s Classic Salmon Animals Medallion Vintage Tabriz Silk Knotted Room Size Rug
$10,400.00 Vintage RugsRug sizes: 6 ft x 8 ft (1.83 m x 2.44 m) -
Antique “The Aviary and the Triumphal Ruin” 17th Century Flemish Baroque Verdure Tapestry
$60,000.00 TapestryRug sizes: 10 ft 9 in x 13 ft 8 in (3.28 m x 4.17 m) -
Artistic Art Nouveau Animal Design Room Size Antique Israeli Marbediah Rug
$9,800.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 5 ft 10 in x 9 ft (1.78 m x 2.74 m) -
Room Size Early 20th Century Floral Light Blue Antique Chinese Peking Animal Rug
$12,000.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 10 ft x 11 ft 10 in (3.05 m x 3.61 m) -
Antique Early 20th Century Square Mongolian Animal Design Carpet
$45,000.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 11 ft 10 in x 12 ft 2 in (3.61 m x 3.71 m) -
Ivory Scenic Pictorial Moose Design Antique American Folk Art Hooked Rug
$1,880.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 2 ft x 3 ft 6 in (0.61 m x 1.07 m) -
Vintage American Folk Art Amish Farm Scene Hooked Rug
$2,400.00 Vintage RugsRug sizes: 1 ft 10 in x 2 ft 10 in (0.56 m x 0.86 m) -
Late 19th Century Antique Artistic Ivory Chinese Peking Dragon Reindeer Bird and Koi Fish Rug
$26,250.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 10 ft x 12 ft 6 in (3.05 m x 3.81 m) -
Large Size Blue Color Antique Chinese Bat and Reindeer Design Peking Rug
$26,250.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 11 ft x 16 ft 4 in (3.35 m x 4.98 m) -
Ivory Antique Scenic Animal Cloud Band Pictorial Chinese Scholars Design Peking Area Rug
$13,600.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 7 ft 9 in x 9 ft 4 in (2.36 m x 2.84 m) -
Brown Earthy Antique Caucasian Karabagh Tribal Geometric Animal Rug Dated 1893
$9,800.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 4 ft 6 in x 10 ft 9 in (1.37 m x 3.28 m) -
Antique American Scenic Pictorial Folk Art Hallway Runner Rug
$8,800.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 2 ft x 19 ft (0.61 m x 5.79 m) -
Ivory Scenic Bird of Paradise Antique Chinese Bat Cloud Band Design Peking Rug
$6,000.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 5 ft 2 in x 7 ft 10 in (1.57 m x 2.39 m) -
Antique Artistic Dragonfly Design Small Round Chinese Art Deco Ivory Rug
$2,700.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 3 ft x 3 ft (0.91 m x 0.91 m) -
Ivory Cream Color Antique Oval Chinese Koi Fish and Bat Design Peking Rug
$5,250.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 5 ft 2 in x 7 ft 10 in (1.57 m x 2.39 m) -
Small Scatter Size Blue Chinese Scenic Animal Motif Peking Rug
$4,378.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 4 ft x 6 ft 8 in (1.22 m x 2.03 m) -
Room Size Antique Ivory Chinese Food Dog Design Peking Animal Rug
$7,500.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 8 ft x 9 ft 6 in (2.44 m x 2.90 m) -
Antique Scenic Pictorial Peking Chinese Small Scatter Size Animal Rug
$13,000.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 5 ft x 7 ft 10 in (1.52 m x 2.39 m) -
Stunning Yellow Background Color Antique Dragon Chinese Bird Of Paradise Tiger Border Rug
$22,000.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 10 ft 10 in x 14 ft 10 in (3.30 m x 4.52 m) -
Antique Red Tapestry Europe Flat Weave
$10,500.00 TapestryRug sizes: 7 ft x 8 ft 9 in (2.13 m x 2.67 m) -
Antique Caucasian Blue 1930s Rug
$2,300.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 4 ft 2 in x 5 ft 9 in (1.27 m x 1.75 m) -
Wool Allover Geometric Hand Knotted Pile Antique Blue Caucasian 1900s Rug
$4,500.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 3 ft 6 in x 5 ft 10 in (1.07 m x 1.78 m) -
Luxurious Room Size Purple Antique Floral Art Deco Chinese Carpet
$11,100.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 8 ft 10 in x 11 ft 6 in (2.69 m x 3.51 m) -
Rare Antique Chinese Floral Wool Square Saddle Horse Cover Ningxia Rug
$13,500.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 2 ft 6 in x 2 ft 6 in (0.76 m x 0.76 m) -
Antique Chinese Oversized Large Big Wool Blue Rug
$142,500.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 12 ft 6 in x 28 ft (3.81 m x 8.53 m)
