This Sultanabad carpet features an all-over pattern of geometric arabesques and exaggerated saz-leaf motifs with accentuated edges that flank a central rosette woven over a  More »

This Sultanabad carpet features an all-over pattern of geometric arabesques and exaggerated saz-leaf motifs with accentuated edges that flank a central rosette woven over a bold red field. Angular vines decorated with stylized leaves and branching floral motifs complete the elegant arabesque while intricate guardbands and accentuated turtle borders set over an abrashed blue ground frame the overall design. Style: Sultanabad Origin: Persia Size: 10 ft 04 in x 11 ft 05 in (3.15 m x 3.48 m)   « Less

41688 Antique Oushak, Turkey, circa 1900. A grand, majestic design of vines and palmettes in shades of tan and apricot wends its way across the rich red field of this  More »

41688 Antique Oushak, Turkey, circa 1900. A grand, majestic design of vines and palmettes in shades of tan and apricot wends its way across the rich red field of this magnificent antique Oushak. The drawing is boldly angular in the best Oushak tradition, while the attenuated delicacy of finely articulated cornerpieces and the vinescroll border provide an effective contrast in scale and texture. Oushaks are famed for the softness of their palette, and here the border and cornerpieces maintain that tradition with particular elegance. The saturated red of the field, however, adds an unusually dramatic quality to the overall effect, nicely underscoring the graphic boldness of the palmette design. Style: Oushak / Ushak Origin: Turkey Size: 14 ft 01 in x 20 ft (4.29 m x 6.10 m)   « Less

Antique Tabriz, Persia, circa 1900 A complex Herati design in shades of tan and burgundy repeats in precise allover symmetry across the rich cocoa ground of this lovely  More »

Antique Tabriz, Persia, circa 1900 A complex Herati design in shades of tan and burgundy repeats in precise allover symmetry across the rich cocoa ground of this lovely antique Tabriz. A large scale vinescroll border set against terracotta frames the field, accented by small-scale, finely-wrought vinescroll minor borders that echo the design texture and coloration of the field. Style: Tabriz Origin: Persia Size: 13 ft x 20 ft (3.96 m x 6.10 m)   « Less

Antique Sultanabad, Persia, circa 1900 - A striking allover design of arabesque medallions and sprawling vines with palmettes in ivory, lavender, yellow, and soft green  More »

Antique Sultanabad, Persia, circa 1900 - A striking allover design of arabesque medallions and sprawling vines with palmettes in ivory, lavender, yellow, and soft green spreads across the rich terracotta field of this supremely beautiful antique Sultanabad. Despite the grand scale and sweep of the design, the rendering of the forms is delicate and animated. The various major and minor vinescroll borders are much smaller in scale and denser in their configuration, providing the perfect contrast for the field. The palette of this carpet with its exceptionally clear and saturated dyes is outstanding, even among Sultanabads that are famed for their color. Style: Sultanabad Origin: Persia Size: 14 ft x 20 ft (4.27 m x 6.10 m)   « Less

Antique Khotan, East Turkestan, nineteenth centurySprays of flowers arranged as a trellis or Mina Khani pattern of Persian derivation unfold with an almost mathematical  More »

Antique Khotan, East Turkestan, nineteenth centurySprays of flowers arranged as a trellis or Mina Khani pattern of Persian derivation unfold with an almost mathematical precision across the field of this splendid antique Khotan. The pattern is so closely worked that little of the rich crimson field shows through. The adroit coloration of flowers achieves diagonal effects, complementing the ground color. The open simplicity and geometry of the borders provides a soothing framing contrast to the floral richness of the field. Style: Khotan Origin: East Turkestan Size: 6. ft 01 in x 11 ft 06 in (1.85 m x 3.51 m)   « Less

Antique Khorassan, Persia, circa 1900 The Herati design of the field on this grand antique Khorassan is so fine in scale, especially in proportion to the size, that it  More »

Antique Khorassan, Persia, circa 1900 The Herati design of the field on this grand antique Khorassan is so fine in scale, especially in proportion to the size, that it functions virtually as a complexly textured open field, whose design is only appreciated when we move up close to it. The border system, in opposition, consists of elegantly drawn vines and palmettes of classical Persian inspiration. Its gentle sweeping effect contrasts marvelously with the watch work precision jewelry of the field, while preserving a similar coloration. Style: Khorassan Origin: Persia Size: 14 ft 09 in x 20 ft 06 in (4.50 m x 6.25 m)   « Less

Antique Khorassan, Persia, late nineteenth century Sprays of graceful arabesque vines and palmettes unfold in graceful symmetry across the soft neutral field of this elegant  More »

Antique Khorassan, Persia, late nineteenth century Sprays of graceful arabesque vines and palmettes unfold in graceful symmetry across the soft neutral field of this elegant antique Khorassan from Persia. A similar design is adapted to produce the main border. Despite its patterned richness the design seems relatively spacious because of the unifying tone-on-tone color scheme used throughout, with only the darker outlines of the vines attracting the viewers attention. Style: Khorassan Origin: Persia Size: 13 ft 01 in x 20 ft 06 in (3.99 m x 6.25 m)   « Less

Antique Bakhtiari, Persia, circa 1900Rectangular medallions and highly stylized palmettes repeat in staggered array across the field of this stridently abstract antique  More »

Antique Bakhtiari, Persia, circa 1900Rectangular medallions and highly stylized palmettes repeat in staggered array across the field of this stridently abstract antique Bakhtiari from Persia. While much of the detail is floral, the treatment of the forms is so geometric in its sensibility that the floral aspect barely shows through. The design is bold in its scale, but the fine linear detail applied throughout minimizes the graphic impact of the patterning. Instead we tend to notice the exceptionally beautiful palette of soft golden, pale blue, and sage green tones. The floral aspect of the design shows up a bit more in the border of rosettes and palmettes arranged in series. Style: Bakhtiari Origin: Persia Size: 9. ft x 11 ft 06 in (2.74 m x 3.51 m)   « Less

Vintage European Art Deco Carpet, circa 1930 The Art Deco movement brought carpet production into the sphere of Modern art and design, as this spectacular antique Deco shows  More »

Vintage European Art Deco Carpet, circa 1930 The Art Deco movement brought carpet production into the sphere of Modern art and design, as this spectacular antique Deco shows so well. A dazzling pattern of abstract geometry unfolds in total asymmetry across the virtually border-less field, breaking all the rules of traditional carpet design. The drawing is free and irregular full of creative energy and vitality like a painting by Klee or Miro. The two-tone palette is simple and clear, making the the carpet ideally suited to contemporary decor. Style: Art Deco Origin: Europe Size: 8. ft 03 in x 11 ft 06 in (2.51 m x 3.51 m)   « Less

Antique Ningshia carpet, China, late nineteenth centuryImperial workshop Chinese rugs of this type are eagerly sought after for the grace and delicacy of their design and the  More »

Antique Ningshia carpet, China, late nineteenth centuryImperial workshop Chinese rugs of this type are eagerly sought after for the grace and delicacy of their design and the subtle beauty of their coloration, and this example is no exception. The field consists of delicate openwork medallions along with floral sprays and cornerpieces, all surrounding a central medallion with a classic Chinese dragon. Like the cornerpieces, the border is made up of delicate flowering vines, along with a meander guard stripe to make the distinction between the field and border crisper and more emphatic. The color is incomparable especially because of the interplay between the champagne gold and soft, mauvey purple. In every way, this piece epitomizes the incomparable elegance of classic Chinese design. Style: Chinese Origin: China Size: 15 ft x 20 ft 08 in (4.57 m x 6.30 m)   « Less