Antique Persian Kerman rug, late nineteenth century, designed by Master Kermani Various nineteenth century Persian carpets, have from time to time been modeled on the ruined  More »

Antique Persian Kerman rug, late nineteenth century, designed by Master Kermani Various nineteenth century Persian carpets, have from time to time been modeled on the ruined reliefs of the great palace built by the ancient Achaemenid Persian kings Darius I and Xerxes at Persepolis in the early fifth century B.C. But no other rug of this kind can compare with the range and monumentality of this splendid example, woven under the supervision of the great master Kermani. He combines reliefs from all over the site as well as views of the architecture, the great stairways, and even the nearby tomb of Darius. The border is based on scenes from later rock reliefs of the Sassanian Persian kings. Kermani has combined them into one great decorative homage to ancient Persian history and kingship in keeping with the taste and revivalist aspirations of the Qajar dynasty for whom Kermani worked. Style: Kerman Origin: Persia Size: 17 ft 04 in x 24 ft 03 in (5.28 m x 7.39 m)   « Less

Endless floral patterns gently float atop a sea of cobalt blue. Black, tan, orange, and forest green tangle in an ornate forest. Perhaps one of the most stunning rugs in our  More »

Endless floral patterns gently float atop a sea of cobalt blue. Black, tan, orange, and forest green tangle in an ornate forest. Perhaps one of the most stunning rugs in our collection, this Khorassan rug is the masterwork of the finest Persian designers of the past century. The background almost seems to bleed into the foreground, tinting the borders of the complex patterns with hints of blue. Deep spaces and lofty foreground designs give this rug a feeling of great dimension. The expansive size contributed to the feeling of limitless space. Style: Khorassan Origin: Persia Size: 13 ft 10 in x 24 ft 06 in (4.22 m x 7.47 m)   « Less

Antique Serapi, Persia, late nineteenth century. An imposing, monumental stepped medallion in soft green hovers amidst the rich red field of this magnificent antique Serapi.  More »

Antique Serapi, Persia, late nineteenth century. An imposing, monumental stepped medallion in soft green hovers amidst the rich red field of this magnificent antique Serapi. Ivory cornerpieces with stylized birds and flowers complement the medallion and enclose it, linked by vertical tree-like motifs to either side. Sprays of vine and palmettes fill the area around the medallion. A dynamic ‘turtle’ vinescroll border on a variegated green ground echoes the graphic effects and coloration of the medallion. Serapi carpets are distinguished from Herizes more generally by the greater abstraction and power of their design, but this exceptional piece rivals the power and boldness of a Bakshaish. Style: Heriz-Serapi Origin: Persia Size: 9. ft x 11 ft 07 in (2.74 m x 3.53 m)   « Less

Antique Agra, India, circa 1900.This sweetly elegant, large-scale antique Agra has an allover design of flowering vines arranged as a delicate trellis across a soft tan  More »

Antique Agra, India, circa 1900.This sweetly elegant, large-scale antique Agra has an allover design of flowering vines arranged as a delicate trellis across a soft tan field. The design is carefully arranged and controlled so as to produce a latent, see-through pattern of staggered medallions or cartouches. The palette is rather reserved with soft aubergine an mauve tones against the tan, with sparing use of darker outlines only for the vines. This approach carries through into the rosette border that encloses the field, endowing the entire composition with a consistent color and design texture that makes for an ideal decorative carpet. Style: Agra Origin: India Size: 20 ft x 25 ft 05 in (6.10 m x 7.75 m)   « Less

Antique Khorassan, Persia, circa 1900A lush allover design of classic Persian medallions and floral sprays unfolds with consummate precision across the soft golden field of  More »

Antique Khorassan, Persia, circa 1900A lush allover design of classic Persian medallions and floral sprays unfolds with consummate precision across the soft golden field of this magnificent antique Khorassan. Each of these complex medallions with their minute filling of arabesque detail is a design unto itself, but collectively they converge to produce an effect of endless ornamental virtuosity. Multiple vinescroll borders frame the field, echoing its lush detail and coloration to produce a remarkably unified decorative effect. The subtle, almost two-tone palette nicely offsets the dazzling complexity of the design. Style: Khorassan Origin: Persia Size: 17 ft 06 in x 26 ft (5.33 m x 7.92 m)   « Less

Vintage Deco English Rug, early 20th century - This magnificent English carpet stands midway between the world of oriental rugs and those of Europe. The tessellated design of  More »

Vintage Deco English Rug, early 20th century - This magnificent English carpet stands midway between the world of oriental rugs and those of Europe. The tessellated design of interlocking medallion or cartouche forms derives from classical Persian traditions as much as it depends on English needlepoint carpets. The lovely soft , rosy magenta and saffron coloration of the field repeats in the border, but set dramatically on a black ground that firmly anchors the exuberance of the field. Style: Art Deco Origin: England Size: 15 ft 09 in x 27 ft 04 in (4.80 m x 8.33 m)   « Less

Antique Kerman, Persia, circa 1900 A graceful design of flowering vines replete with palmettes and cloudbands unfolds with classic Persian elegance across the field of this  More »

Antique Kerman, Persia, circa 1900 A graceful design of flowering vines replete with palmettes and cloudbands unfolds with classic Persian elegance across the field of this exquisite antique Kerman. The pattern is so closely worked, that the deep navy ground appears as little more than an accenting silhouette for the soft mauve, cinnamon, and pale blue tones of the vines and floral details. The broad vinescroll border continues the soft palette of the field, providing a delicate framing contrast against the blue ground. Style: Kerman Origin: Persia Size: 14 ft 09 in x 27 ft 07 in (4.50 m x 8.41 m)   « Less

Antique Sarouk, Persia, early twentieth centuryA dazzling scatter of leafy palmettes and flowers arranged in vertical columns repeats in elegant allover symmetry across the  More »

Antique Sarouk, Persia, early twentieth centuryA dazzling scatter of leafy palmettes and flowers arranged in vertical columns repeats in elegant allover symmetry across the rich terracotta red field of this luxuriant antique Sarouk. The elements are reconfigured to produce the border design, where the palette of the field is reversed onto a soft blue ground that provides a lovely framing contrast for the field. The thick lustrous wool pile of the carpet combines beautifully with the richness of its design and coloration. Style: Sarouk Origin: Persia Size: 13 ft 01 in x 27 ft 08 in (3.99 m x 8.43 m)   « Less

Antique Sarouk, Persia, circa 1900 A grand medallion design spreads lushly across the field of this luxuriant antique Sarouk. A dense tangle flowering vines surrounds  More »

Antique Sarouk, Persia, circa 1900 A grand medallion design spreads lushly across the field of this luxuriant antique Sarouk. A dense tangle flowering vines surrounds the medallion, complemented at the corners by blue ground spandrels. The field elements are all set against an ivory ground, but the pattern is sop closely worked that it appears as little more than a glowing accent among the golden details of the vine and the medallion. The vinescroll continues the design and palette of the field, giving the entire carpet a highly unified decorative aspect. The rich pile enhances the overall impression of lush complexity. Antique Sarouk, Persia, circa 1900 A grand medallion design spreads lushly across the field of this luxuriant antique Sarouk. A dense tangle flowering vines surrounds the medallion, complemented at the corners by blue ground spandrels. The field elements are all set against an ivory ground, but the pattern is sop closely worked that it appears as little more than a glowing accent among the golden details of the vine and the medallion. The vinescroll continues the design and palette of the field, giving the entire carpet a highly unified decorative aspect. The rich pile enhances the overall impression of lush complexity. Antique Sarouk, Persia, circa 1900 A grand medallion design spreads lushly across the field of this luxuriant antique Sarouk. A dense tangle flowering vines surrounds the medallion, complemented at the corners by blue ground spandrels. The field elements are all set against an ivory ground, but the pattern is sop closely worked that it appears as little more than a glowing accent among the golden details of the vine and the medallion. The vinescroll continues the design and palette of the field, giving the entire carpet a highly unified decorative aspect. The rich pile enhances the overall impression of lush complexity. Style: Sarouk Origin: Persia Size: 8. ft 10 in x 11 ft 07 in (2.69 m x 3.53 m)   « Less

Antique Mehajeran Sarouk, Persia, early twentieth centuryA complex array of delicate floral motifs unfolds in allover symmetry across the velvety field of this lush antique  More »

Antique Mehajeran Sarouk, Persia, early twentieth centuryA complex array of delicate floral motifs unfolds in allover symmetry across the velvety field of this lush antique Mehajeran Sarouk. Sprays of lower, leafy vines, and elegant classical Persian palmettes are rendered with consummate precision in shades of blue and ivory against the shimmering terracotta ground. The border too burgeons with flowering plants reminiscent of Moghul rugs and textiles, but set against a deep blue ground to provide the requisite framing contrast for the field, with terracotta minor borders to smooth the transition. The thick lustrous pile underscores the aura of classic Persian luxury. Style: Sarouk Origin: Persia Size: 14 ft 04 in x 32 ft 02 in (4.37 m x 9.80 m)   « Less