Antique Swedish Tapestry Carpet, mid twentieth century At first glance, this boldly unusual Swedish tapestry rug recalls the stylized floral allover designs of Caucasian  More »

Antique Swedish Tapestry Carpet, mid twentieth century At first glance, this boldly unusual Swedish tapestry rug recalls the stylized floral allover designs of Caucasian village rugs, but it is likely that its inspiration is much earlier, reaching back to the Turkish stylized animal carpets that inspired Scandinavian weaving in the late middle ages. While some of the designs are floral, others are clearly heraldic geometricized lions or dragons of Oriental derivation. Not only is this rug a masterpiece of folk art design and chromatic subtlety; it testifies to the continuity of the Swedish or Scandinavian weaving tradition back through the centuries. Style: Region Specific Origin: Scandinavia Size: 7. ft 07 in x 11 ft (2.31 m x 3.35 m)   « Less

Dramatic palmettes, open floral sprays and an interconnected network of softly-colored vines form an all-over pattern that contrasts beautifully against the abrashed maroon  More »

Dramatic palmettes, open floral sprays and an interconnected network of softly-colored vines form an all-over pattern that contrasts beautifully against the abrashed maroon field. Serrated saz-leaf motifs and richly-colored palmettes enhance the design of this classic Sultanabad-style carpet. Style: Sultanabad Origin: Pakistan Size: 7. ft 01 in x 11 ft (2.16 m x 3.35 m)   « Less

Antique Sultanabad, Persia, late nineteenth centuryThe classic vinescroll palmette pattern on this luxuriant antique Sultanabad is unusually dynamic and animated. The  More »

Antique Sultanabad, Persia, late nineteenth centuryThe classic vinescroll palmette pattern on this luxuriant antique Sultanabad is unusually dynamic and animated. The forms seem to jut and sprout across the surface with a vitality redolent of real life. They also seem to glow in contrast to the deep blue ground. The red-ground border offers a clear framing element with soft yet effective contrast to the field. Style: Sultanabad Origin: Persia Size: 11 ft x 11 ft (3.35 m x 3.35 m)   « Less

Antique Agra, India, late nineteenth century This spectacular antique Oriental Agra rug from India uses a finely-wrought leafy trellis as a richly textured open field for  More »

Antique Agra, India, late nineteenth century This spectacular antique Oriental Agra rug from India uses a finely-wrought leafy trellis as a richly textured open field for the central medallion and cornerpieces. Small rosettes fill the diamond areas created by the lattice, emphasizing the texured effect. The whole field is enclosed by a grand border of rosettes and heart-shaped vines that echo the design and coloration of the medallion and cornerpieces, rounding out the overall decotative effect Style: Agra Origin: India Size: 9. ft x 11 ft (2.74 m x 3.35 m)   « Less

Woven over an elegant ivory field, this extraordinary carpet features arching Herati leaves and an all-over arabesque with accents in subtle powder blue and peachy-pinks. A  More »

Woven over an elegant ivory field, this extraordinary carpet features arching Herati leaves and an all-over arabesque with accents in subtle powder blue and peachy-pinks. A traditional reciprocating-palmette border woven over an apricot-pink field completes this classic Oushak carpet. Style: Oushak / Ushak Origin: Turkey Size: 8. ft 02 in x 11 ft (2.49 m x 3.35 m)   « Less

Four lush vinescroll cornerpieces frame the lobed, quatrefoil field on this luxuriant antique Kerman. The field itself has an unusual design of tablet-like cartouches  More »

Four lush vinescroll cornerpieces frame the lobed, quatrefoil field on this luxuriant antique Kerman. The field itself has an unusual design of tablet-like cartouches alternating in pairs with candelabra-like motifs, all amidst curling vines and tiny flowers. The dark navy ground across much of the carpet is little more than an emphatic outline for the softer, pastel tones. The various palmette vinescroll borders combine with the cornerpieces to frame the field, but maintaining a uniform palette and design texture to makes this a premier decorative carpet. Style: Kerman Origin: Persia Size: 10 ft 10 in x 11 ft (3.30 m x 3.35 m)   « Less

Pastel pink borders and golden-yellow guardbands with burnt-orange highlights surround the subtle ivory field, which is decorated with drooping split-leaf motifs and  More »

Pastel pink borders and golden-yellow guardbands with burnt-orange highlights surround the subtle ivory field, which is decorated with drooping split-leaf motifs and stylized palmettes with deeply incised margins. The refined combination of pastel pink, ivory, burnt-orange and golden-yellow is maintained throughout the borders and field of this sophisticated Oushak carpet. Style: Oushak / Ushak Origin: Turkey Size: 8. ft 04 in x 11 ft (2.54 m x 3.35 m)   « Less

With more complex design than typical for the period, this Moroccan rug integrates the classic rhombi and neutral colors influenced by Central Asian culture. The inside of  More »

With more complex design than typical for the period, this Moroccan rug integrates the classic rhombi and neutral colors influenced by Central Asian culture. The inside of each rhombus features a jagged, angular design. Arrows expand, giving the rhombi movement in an otherwise still piece. The designs are Islamic in nature, and resemble the illustrations that encircle the Nubian Quran; four-pronged complex designs that manifest the pillars of Islam. This piece is not only pleasing to the eye, but reflects the complex history of the Moroccan people and their widely diverse culture. To add more complexity, the top rhombi feature arrows that seem to be pointing to the center of each shape, indicating that they are in fact shrinking. This is surely one of the most stunning rugs we have ever come across. Style: Region Specific Origin: Morocco Size: 6. ft x 11 ft (1.83 m x 3.35 m)   « Less

Thick, brushed lines of dark color pin ivory diamonds in their place. Faded trees fill the inside of each of these diamonds, giving the scene on the rug the appearance of a  More »

Thick, brushed lines of dark color pin ivory diamonds in their place. Faded trees fill the inside of each of these diamonds, giving the scene on the rug the appearance of a forest in the dead of winter. The coloring is influenced by the Central Asian scheme, while the designs are largely influenced by Moroccan art. A unique peace with an unusual brushing technique. It is surely one of the more interesting rugs we have come across of this style, and will make a fine addition to your existing collection. Style: Region Specific Origin: Morocco Size: 6. ft 02 in x 11 ft 01 in (1.88 m x 3.38 m)   « Less

This elegant carpet features an all-over latticework pattern filled with opulent palmettes and vinescrolls and outlined with subdued accents in inky blue. Borders with ogival  More »

This elegant carpet features an all-over latticework pattern filled with opulent palmettes and vinescrolls and outlined with subdued accents in inky blue. Borders with ogival cartouche segments, palmettes and branching scrolls set over a dark background enhance this stunning carpet from Kerman. Style: Kerman Origin: Persia Size: 9. ft 09 in x 11 ft 01 in (2.97 m x 3.38 m)   « Less