Featuring a central column of stepped lozenges over a variegated and striped background, this Gabbeh carpet has the charming, motley appearance that makes this regional style  More »

Featuring a central column of stepped lozenges over a variegated and striped background, this Gabbeh carpet has the charming, motley appearance that makes this regional style prized among traditionalists and modernists. Woven with earthy colors, this carpet makes beautiful use of regional design traditions while maintaining a neutral aesthetic. Style: Gabbeh Origin: Persia Size: 3. ft 02 in x 5. ft 06 in (0.97 m x 1.68 m)   « Less

Surrounded by strong floral borders, this stately Sarouk carpet uses dramatic colors and flamboyant medallions in a Mina Khani-inspired pattern. Each floral medallion  More »

Surrounded by strong floral borders, this stately Sarouk carpet uses dramatic colors and flamboyant medallions in a Mina Khani-inspired pattern. Each floral medallion includes a decorative vase and fleur-de-lis motif encircled by two floral sprays while the bold red border features a complex variation of cloudband and bouquet motifs found in Safavid-style works. Style: Sarouk Origin: Persia Size: 3. ft 08 in x 5. ft 06 in (1.12 m x 1.68 m)   « Less

Woven in soft colors, this traditional Sivas carpet features a stepped lozenge medallion and ornate floral arabesque field. Surrounded by detailed borders, the serpentine  More »

Woven in soft colors, this traditional Sivas carpet features a stepped lozenge medallion and ornate floral arabesque field. Surrounded by detailed borders, the serpentine cloudbands, cypress trees and minute botanical elements increase the intrinsic beauty of this elegant Sivas rug. Style: Sivas Origin: Turkey Size: 4. ft 03 in x 5. ft 07 in (1.30 m x 1.70 m)   « Less

Antique American Hooked Rug, circa 1900 - American hooked rugs typically have simple geometric designs or pictorial imagery steeped in homespun primitive charm. This example,  More »

Antique American Hooked Rug, circa 1900 - American hooked rugs typically have simple geometric designs or pictorial imagery steeped in homespun primitive charm. This example, however, is off the charts in its quality of drawing and design, its use of rich color, and in its exotic subject matter. A black jaguar or panther crawls stealthily across a bough, growling in defiance. He is surrounded by lush tropical leaves and flowers rendered in saturated pungent tones of orange, red, green, and mauve, against the cool lavender aubergine ground. This would be a remarkable painting. As an American vernacular or folk art rug it is simply incomparable. Style: Hooked Origin: America Size: 3. ft 07 in x 5. ft 07 in (1.09 m x 1.70 m)   « Less

This delightful antique Shirvan Rug set in muted tones playfully entertains the eye. A border composed of fine geometrical flowers features small birds and flowers. Shades  More »

This delightful antique Shirvan Rug set in muted tones playfully entertains the eye. A border composed of fine geometrical flowers features small birds and flowers. Shades of taupe, salamander red, camel and cocoa grace this rug that host’s delicate geometrical flowers and Caucasian motifs. Style: Shirvan Origin: Caucasus Size: 4. ft 01 in x 5. ft 07 in (1.24 m x 1.70 m)   « Less

Antique Tabriz from Northwest Persia, circa 1900 A staggered design of quatrefoil medallions and palmettes in shades of blue and gold unfolds across the deep ivory ground on  More »

Antique Tabriz from Northwest Persia, circa 1900 A staggered design of quatrefoil medallions and palmettes in shades of blue and gold unfolds across the deep ivory ground on this lushly animated antique Tabriz. The approximately square spaces between the quatrefoils are filled by still smaller quatrefoil medallions emitting flowers and vines that form a delicates network across the whole ground. A main border of arabesque palmettes is set against a gold ground, flanked by minor vinescroll borders on blue. The combination of the filed and border is especially harmonious and unified, making this an outstanding decorative rug.   « Less

Antique Khotan Oriental Rug, Early 20th Century Pomegranates are one of the oldest designs to come out of the Turkistan area in central Asia. Found in textiles and  More »

Antique Khotan Oriental Rug, Early 20th Century Pomegranates are one of the oldest designs to come out of the Turkistan area in central Asia. Found in textiles and carpets, this good luck symbol was known to promote good health and fertility. Style: Khotan Origin: East Turkestan Size: 4. ft x 5. ft 09 in (1.22 m x 1.75 m)   « Less

This luxurious Oushak carpet features sumptuous angora pile woven with yellow and pastel accents set over an ivory background. A prominent lozenge medallion decorated with  More »

This luxurious Oushak carpet features sumptuous angora pile woven with yellow and pastel accents set over an ivory background. A prominent lozenge medallion decorated with geometric adaptations of traditional botanical patterns fill the carpet field while wide vinescroll borders featuring meandering botanical motifs complete this elegant Oushak carpet. Style: Oushak / Ushak Origin: Turkey Size: 3. ft 07 in x 5. ft 10 in (1.09 m x 1.78 m)   « Less

This unique Malayer carpet uses strong, recurring polygons and geometric figures in the field, border and guardbands. Each Memling gul is decorated with an interesting star  More »

This unique Malayer carpet uses strong, recurring polygons and geometric figures in the field, border and guardbands. Each Memling gul is decorated with an interesting star variant resembling a human figure. In addition to the surprising tribal influence, this carpet uses a rich, burnt umber field and rare, cobalt blue accents that increase the appeal of this intriguing piece. Style: Malayer Origin: Persia Size: 4. ft x 6. ft (1.22 m x 1.83 m)   « Less

41970 Antique Senneh, Persia, late nineteenth century - A spacious medallion composition unfolds with meticulous elegance across the field of this antique Persian Senneh.  More »

41970 Antique Senneh, Persia, late nineteenth century - A spacious medallion composition unfolds with meticulous elegance across the field of this antique Persian Senneh. The finely stepped hexagonal medallion is filled with five stylized palmette and a spray of tiny floral motifs, all against a soft ivory ground. At either end to the side of the grand medallion finials, ivory cornerpieces containing only small Boteh or paisley elements complement the medallion, accompanied by pars of small octagonal medallions and clusters of human, animal, and geometric motifs. The main ‘turtle’ or vinescroll border encloses the field, flanked by fine vinescroll minor borders. The palette of soft salmon and ivory with touches of pale gold and green is set dramatically against the open navy field. A masterpiece of village rug weaving in the finest Senneh tradition. Style: Senneh Origin: Persia Size: 4. ft x 6. ft (1.22 m x 1.83 m)   « Less