Surrounded by a flower and leaf border, this wagireh sampler features an assortment of branching floral motifs and vinescrolls that represent each element used to produce a  More »

Surrounded by a flower and leaf border, this wagireh sampler features an assortment of branching floral motifs and vinescrolls that represent each element used to produce a larger carpet. Woven with a deep indigo field displaying minor abrash, this Sultanabad wagireh is a wonderful snapshot of the region’s signature designs and colors. Style: Sultanabad Origin: Persia Size: 4. ft 03 in x 5. ft 09 in (1.30 m x 1.75 m)   « Less

Surrounded by corded edges and exquisite gilded embellishments added over a velvety red field, this deeply-notched, pelmet-style valance evokes an aristocratic grandeur. In  More »

Surrounded by corded edges and exquisite gilded embellishments added over a velvety red field, this deeply-notched, pelmet-style valance evokes an aristocratic grandeur. In addition to the detailed floral scrollwork borders, this decorative textile piece features a central cameo and stately gold tassels. Style: Continental Origin: Europe Size: 3. ft 02 in x 5. ft 09 in (0.97 m x 1.75 m)   « Less

Antique Melas Rug, Turkey, late nineteenth centuryBeneath a stepped arch or mihrab, a stylized tree of life in shades of green, ivory, aubergine, burgundy, saffron, and rose  More »

Antique Melas Rug, Turkey, late nineteenth centuryBeneath a stepped arch or mihrab, a stylized tree of life in shades of green, ivory, aubergine, burgundy, saffron, and rose stands gracefully against a crimson ground on this charming antique Melas prayer rug. The spandrels above and the panel below the mihrab are rendered in a lovely abrashed green with serrated flower heads or rosettes in red and yellow. Various stylized vines make up several narrow borders set alternately against grounds of green and blue, and set off from one another by narrow red guard stripes. In terms of color alone this is an outstanding piece, but the rich palette is all the more effective in combination with the striking sense of design. Style: Milas / Melas Origin: Turkey Size: 3. ft 06 in x 5. ft 09 in (1.07 m x 1.75 m)   « Less

Antique Khotan Carpet, East Turkestan, circa 1900Three small floral medallions float across a field covered with an intricate diagonal fretwork or basketry design on this  More »

Antique Khotan Carpet, East Turkestan, circa 1900Three small floral medallions float across a field covered with an intricate diagonal fretwork or basketry design on this striking antique Khotan. This fretwork is so finely work that it a functions almost as an open field. A gold-ground vinescroll border provides an effective contrast to the abstract geometry of the field. Style: Khotan Origin: East Turkestan Size: 3. ft 09 in x 5. ft 10 in (1.14 m x 1.78 m)   « Less

Antique Silk Heriz, Persia, late nineteenth century - While the antique Heriz carpets of Northwest Persia are famed for their grand, highly geometric designs, the silk  More »

Antique Silk Heriz, Persia, late nineteenth century - While the antique Heriz carpets of Northwest Persia are famed for their grand, highly geometric designs, the silk examples of this group tend to be far more elegant and classical in their drawing, as this magnificent carpet demonstrates so well. The field has an allover pattern of split calyx arabesques. The arabesques done in gold are arranged as quatrefoils, with pairs of crimson arabesques pendant beneath them. The remaining areas of the rich navy ground are filled with tiny flowers and smaller palmettes. Quartered quatrefoils serve as subtle cornerpieces. A delicate, linear flowering vinescroll comprises the man border, all set against an ivory ground with red guard borders for added framing effect. The lush color here is not only due to the quality of the dyes, but above all to the luxuriant silk pile which maximizes the intensity and depth of the palette. Style: Heriz-Serapi Origin: Persia Size: 4. ft 06 in x 5. ft 10 in (1.37 m x 1.78 m)   « Less

This delicate, shabby chic carpet features an alternating tile pattern of concentric, inlaid squares woven in soft shades of blond and tan as well as clusters of floral  More »

This delicate, shabby chic carpet features an alternating tile pattern of concentric, inlaid squares woven in soft shades of blond and tan as well as clusters of floral sprigs with shaded petals, detailed leaves and tiny buds. Style: Hooked Origin: America Size: 3. ft 11 in x 5. ft 10 in (1.19 m x 1.78 m)   « Less

Surrounded by multiple borders in deepening shades of indigo blue, this sophisticated Chinese carpet is woven with a dramatic, solid ivory field and camellia-flower borders.  More »

Surrounded by multiple borders in deepening shades of indigo blue, this sophisticated Chinese carpet is woven with a dramatic, solid ivory field and camellia-flower borders. The inner border features an intriguing pattern of flowers and segmented roundels arranged in a triangular grouping while the primary border features sets of double camellia flowers and cartouches decorated with a traditional landscape scene. Style: Chinese Origin: China Size: 3. ft 01 in x 5. ft 10 in (0.94 m x 1.78 m)   « Less

Simple yet bold, this dramatic rug features a solitary bird-on-branch medallion surrounded by two-tone border accents, sets of double floral medallions and exquisite lotus  More »

Simple yet bold, this dramatic rug features a solitary bird-on-branch medallion surrounded by two-tone border accents, sets of double floral medallions and exquisite lotus motifs with meandering stems. Style: Chinese Origin: China Size: 3. ft 01 in x 5. ft 10 in (0.94 m x 1.78 m)   « Less

Antique Chinese Peking Rug, Circa 1910 Peking carpets from the turn of the century often have sparse designs that allow them to compliment a variety of interiors. With the  More »

Antique Chinese Peking Rug, Circa 1910 Peking carpets from the turn of the century often have sparse designs that allow them to compliment a variety of interiors. With the simple beige- taupe field, the inner border has a beaded design then the middle a more graphic fret-work design often seen in Chinese art. Finally, the outer border is a blend of delicate lotus flowers flanked by a narrow simple outer brown border. Style: Chinese Origin: China Size: 4. ft 06 in x 5. ft 11 in (1.37 m x 1.80 m)   « Less

Style: Needlepoint Origin: England Size: 4. ft 08 in x 5. ft 11 in (1.42 m x 1.80 m)

Style: Needlepoint Origin: England Size: 4. ft 08 in x 5. ft 11 in (1.42 m x 1.80 m)   « Less