Swedish Tapestry Rug or Kilim, circa 1920Initially this classic early modern Swedish tapestry rug or Rollakan appears primarily of variegated tone-on-tone striations. But a  More »

Swedish Tapestry Rug or Kilim, circa 1920Initially this classic early modern Swedish tapestry rug or Rollakan appears primarily of variegated tone-on-tone striations. But a closer look reveals the use of repeating small curvilinear motifs in soft yellow that barely show up against the tan ground. The subtlety of color and design in enhanced by the soft texture of the lovely wool. Style: Swedish Kilim Origin: Scandinavia Size: 7. ft 09 in x 10 ft (2.36 m x 3.05 m)   « Less

A mystic forest of brown and gold hues, this Sultanabad rug exhibits the height of Persian design. Resembling that of a palace garden in autumn, this mystical rug shows a  More »

A mystic forest of brown and gold hues, this Sultanabad rug exhibits the height of Persian design. Resembling that of a palace garden in autumn, this mystical rug shows a forest scene of angular plants that jut out amongst a sun bathed desert. The border of the rug shows leafy floral designs with deep washes of dark colors and rich hues. This amazing masterpiece is one of the finest Sultanabad rugs. Style: Sultanabad Origin: Persia Size: 8. ft x 10 ft (2.44 m x 3.05 m)   « Less

Woven with a classic combination of ivory, madder red and indigo blue, this Kashan carpet features an inset lozenge medallion woven in camel, red and blue. The medallion is  More »

Woven with a classic combination of ivory, madder red and indigo blue, this Kashan carpet features an inset lozenge medallion woven in camel, red and blue. The medallion is flanked by two dramatic pendants that extend into the ivory field, which is decorated with an all-over vinescroll pattern that includes ornate palmettes and split-leaf motifs. This exceptional carpet is surrounded by multiple sets of finely-detailed guardbands and main borders that are filled with reciprocating palmettes and ornate decorations. Style: Kashan Origin: Persia Size: 8. ft 01 in x 10 ft 03 in (2.46 m x 3.12 m)   « Less

This charming kilim from Romania features a subdued combination of soapstone grey and Persian blue with detailed, serrated borders decorated with endless-knot protection  More »

This charming kilim from Romania features a subdued combination of soapstone grey and Persian blue with detailed, serrated borders decorated with endless-knot protection symbols or goz motifs woven in an assortment of colorful tones. The inner borders and carpet field are decorated with sweeping sprays of branching floral motifs featuring finely-detailed stems along with brilliant red and pink flowers that add an unexpected, contemporary feeling to this traditional piece. Style: Kilim Origin: Romania Size: 6. ft 07 in x 10 ft 03 in (2.01 m x 3.12 m)   « Less

This antique Sultanabad rug has a unified composition due to its subdued palette. Army greens and pthalo blues ornament intricate ivory flowers on top of a rust red  More »

This antique Sultanabad rug has a unified composition due to its subdued palette. Army greens and pthalo blues ornament intricate ivory flowers on top of a rust red background. The moderate scale of the design in the field of this rug thouroughly compliments the subdued palatte and unifies the overall idea of this rug. Style: Sultanabad Origin: Persia Size: 7. ft 10 in x 10 ft 04 in (2.39 m x 3.15 m)   « Less

44618 Antique Tabriz, Persia, late nineteenth century - Antique Tabriz carpets like this descend from the oldest continuous tradition of rug weaving in Persia, but they  More »

44618 Antique Tabriz, Persia, late nineteenth century - Antique Tabriz carpets like this descend from the oldest continuous tradition of rug weaving in Persia, but they seldom come this close to the forerunners that inspired them. Here an allover design of ‘flame’ and ‘sickle’ palmettes in a wide array of rich colors repeats majestically across a dramatic blue-black field. The border of halved cartouches preserves the scale and color scheme of the field, to achieve a stunning overall visual unity, while its differing design provides just the right amount of contrast. A true Tabriz masterpiece. Style: Tabriz Origin: Persia Size: 7. ft 05 in x 10 ft 05 in (2.26 m x 3.18 m)   « Less

43228 Antique Bakshaish, Persia, late nineteenth century - Antique Bakshaishes are sought after for their robust tribal affect and their bold sense of geometry, rather than  More »

43228 Antique Bakshaish, Persia, late nineteenth century - Antique Bakshaishes are sought after for their robust tribal affect and their bold sense of geometry, rather than for their fidelity to classical Persian models, as in the case of this impressive example. Here the weavers were inspired by the ‘Harshang’ design of classical Persian and Caucasian court rugs. Large, richly contoured flame palmettes in ivory and blue alternate with others of different form and n array of smaller flowers, all across a rich terracotta ground. A complex interlacing vinescroll or ‘turtle’ border on a navy ground surrounds the field. This magnificent piece attests to the versatility and precision that Bakshaish weavers could attain when it suited them. Style: Bakshaish Origin: Persia Size: 9. ft 10 in x 10 ft 05 in (3.00 m x 3.18 m)   « Less

This exquisite Bibikabad carpet features an all-over pattern of grand rosettes and geometric fetter-bar symbols woven over an abrashed brown field. Each decorative rosette is  More »

This exquisite Bibikabad carpet features an all-over pattern of grand rosettes and geometric fetter-bar symbols woven over an abrashed brown field. Each decorative rosette is embellished with tonal accents in ecru and oxidized hues of blue-green. A classic Bibikabad border decorated with a turtle and vinescroll pattern and reciprocating Herati-leaf motifs over an ivory background completes this classic Bibikabad carpet. Style: Bibikabad Origin: Persia Size: 7. ft 05 in x 10 ft 06 in (2.26 m x 3.20 m)   « Less

Antique Tabriz Persian carpet, circa 1900This lush antique Tabriz is a brilliant homage to the grand tradition of Oriental rug design with its sophisticated arabesque  More »

Antique Tabriz Persian carpet, circa 1900This lush antique Tabriz is a brilliant homage to the grand tradition of Oriental rug design with its sophisticated arabesque medallion and cornerpieces in saffron and soft green. The ivory field is graced by a complex network of fine vines and flowers pulsating with soft colors across the surface. The striking main border continues the texture and coloration of the field, although with a novel touch. Its arabesque vinescroll is configured to look like Greek lyres, topping off the impression of classic elegance. Style: Tabriz Origin: Persia Size: 8. ft 02 in x 10 ft 08 in (2.49 m x 3.25 m)   « Less

Antique Bakshaish Persian Carpet, (Bakhshaish or Bakhshaysh), late nineteenth century - Antique Bakshaishes with allover patterns are less common than ones with medallion  More »

Antique Bakshaish Persian Carpet, (Bakhshaish or Bakhshaysh), late nineteenth century - Antique Bakshaishes with allover patterns are less common than ones with medallion compositions, but examples like this with a diagonal grid of fine geometric forms are rare indeed. This one has the design of a lovely little Caucasian expanded into monumental scale. The precise, crisp, angular drawing and warm coloration combine to make this carpet as decorative and delightful as it is unusual. Style: Bakshaish Origin: Persia Size: 8. ft 11 in x 10 ft 11 in (2.72 m x 3.33 m)   « Less