Antique Tabriz Persian Carpet, circa 1900At first glance this richly patterned antique Tabriz looks like a runner, until the repeated variations in its design come to our  More »

Antique Tabriz Persian Carpet, circa 1900At first glance this richly patterned antique Tabriz looks like a runner, until the repeated variations in its design come to our attention. In the top half it has a swirling arabesque design, while in the lower part it appears to be a series superimposed borders. In reality this is a wagireh or sampler, a pattern anthology that could be used to generate the production of carpets with various designs. Yet its unity of texture and coloration, as well its enclosure by several borders shows nonetheless that it is also a runner in its own right after all, if we are willing to enjoy its ever-changing pattern. Style: Tabriz Origin: Persia Size: 2. ft 04 in x 10 ft 01 in (0.71 m x 3.07 m)   « Less

Style: Sarouk Origin: Persia Size: 2. ft 08 in x 10 ft 01 in (0.81 m x 3.07 m)

Style: Sarouk Origin: Persia Size: 2. ft 08 in x 10 ft 01 in (0.81 m x 3.07 m)   « Less

Woven with a classic combination of camel, Persian blue and burnt orange, this Sarouk runner features an ornate yet restrained arabesque that emerges from central vases and  More »

Woven with a classic combination of camel, Persian blue and burnt orange, this Sarouk runner features an ornate yet restrained arabesque that emerges from central vases and decorative corner spandrels. Camel-colored guardbands decorated with a traditional floral pattern and madder-red borders filled with segmented rosettes enhance this traditional Sarouk runner. Style: Sarouk Origin: Persia Size: 2. ft 09 in x 10 ft 06 in (0.84 m x 3.20 m)   « Less

Antique Heriz-Serapi Runner, Persia, late nineteenth century. Antique Heriz carpets in a runner format like this one are unusual. But here the relatively simple composition  More »

Antique Heriz-Serapi Runner, Persia, late nineteenth century. Antique Heriz carpets in a runner format like this one are unusual. But here the relatively simple composition of finely stepped medallions is truly exceptional, relating to Caucasian and North Persian village rug weaving, rather than the classical repertoire underlying Heriz room-sized carpets. The stepped elements within the medallions are perhaps derived from North Persian flatwoven kilims, while the ‘Boteh’ vinescroll border derives as well from Northwest Persian village rugs. Only the small branches with flowers between the medallions relate to Heriz designs, as does the magnificent sense of color. The impressive skill and taste of the weaver emerges most in the absolute harmony and unity in which these diverse influences come together here to produce an outstanding decorative rug. Style: Heriz-Serapi Origin: Persia Size: 3. ft x 11 ft (0.91 m x 3.35 m)   « Less

Antique Serab Runner from Northwest Persia, circa 1900 Spareness is sometimes the essence of imagination as we can see in this striking antique Serab runner. The field is  More »

Antique Serab Runner from Northwest Persia, circa 1900 Spareness is sometimes the essence of imagination as we can see in this striking antique Serab runner. The field is essentially open in deep natural camel, embellished by three rectangular boxes with simple medallions, along with several male and female figures. The boxes with medallions are repeated serially in the main or outer border, while the inner one has a classic Northwest Persian vinescroll. A veritable masterpiece of Persian village weaving. Style: Serab Origin: Persia Size: 2. ft 05 in x 12 ft 02 in (0.74 m x 3.71 m)   « Less

Antique American Hooked Rug, circa 1900 - This unusual runner in hooked technique is a classic piece of Americana that lends itself very effectively to a range of decorative  More »

Antique American Hooked Rug, circa 1900 - This unusual runner in hooked technique is a classic piece of Americana that lends itself very effectively to a range of decorative uses because of its soft delicate coloration and open design. The field in varied creamy ones has an array of well-spaced scenes in rural outdoor and indoor settings, in a homey, rustic drawing style. Some scenes, like the one by the hearth or children playing at hoops, are highly unusual, making this a collectible as well as decorative rug. Style: Hooked Origin: America Size: 1. ft 08 in x 12 ft 04 in (0.51 m x 3.76 m)   « Less

Antique Agra carpet, circa 1900 - This lovely antique Agra is magnificent in its subtlety. The lush array of vines that spirals across its surface in closely valued shades of  More »

Antique Agra carpet, circa 1900 - This lovely antique Agra is magnificent in its subtlety. The lush array of vines that spirals across its surface in closely valued shades of tan and saffron only become clear to the viewer on closer inspection. The careful use of magenta red for details and accents adds spice without making the palette hot, so to speak. The use of similar designs and colors in the field and border alike makes this rug supremely decorative despite the richness and complexity of its classical ornamentation. Style: Agra Origin: India Size: 9. ft 03 in x 11 ft 03 in (2.82 m x 3.43 m)   « Less

Style: North West Origin: Persia Size: 3. ft x 12 ft 09 in (0.91 m x 3.89 m)

Style: North West Origin: Persia Size: 3. ft x 12 ft 09 in (0.91 m x 3.89 m)   « Less

Antique Sultanabad, Persia, late ninteenth centuryA graceful mina khani or trellis design of flowering vines and palmettes unfolds with consummate grace and elegance across  More »

Antique Sultanabad, Persia, late ninteenth centuryA graceful mina khani or trellis design of flowering vines and palmettes unfolds with consummate grace and elegance across the soft salmon field of this elegant antique Sultanabad. The pale golden and ivory tones of the floral details nicely complement the salmon ground color, while the border of stylized palmetes continues the color effects of the field, imparting an effective decorative harmony to the overall compsition. Style: Sultanabad Origin: Persia Size: 8. ft x 11 ft 03 in (2.44 m x 3.43 m)   « Less

Woven in Tabriz, this exceptional Persian carpet features a unique all-over pattern of arabesques that include ornate palmettes and geometric Herati-leaf variations connected  More »

Woven in Tabriz, this exceptional Persian carpet features a unique all-over pattern of arabesques that include ornate palmettes and geometric Herati-leaf variations connected by a network of decorative strapwork grids. Intricate guardbands and rosette borders bracketed by split-leaf motifs complete this classic carpet along with the camel and oxidized blue color scheme with chestnut-brown accents. Style: Tabriz Origin: Persia Size: 8. ft 05 in x 11 ft 03 in (2.57 m x 3.43 m)   « Less