Marta Maas Fjatterstorm ( Märta Måås-Fjetterström ) was one of the foremost central figures in Mid Century Swedish Woven / Textile Art. She placed high importance  More »

Marta Maas Fjatterstorm ( Märta Måås-Fjetterström ) was one of the foremost central figures in Mid Century Swedish Woven / Textile Art. She placed high importance on quality and execution of the designs with the idea that one could experience first hand a vision of nature with each line and every form. With her vision guiding every single line, choice of colors, patterns and attention to detail it is no wonder why her works are viewed as truly great works of art and treasured by collectors, dealers and private consumers from all four corners of the world. She opened her workshop in 1919 in the beautiful coastal town of Bastad Switzerland and continued running it until her death in 1941 at the age of 68. The factory was moved in 1948 from her original location named "StrandgÃ¥rden" to a house that was designed by the architects Ivan & Andres Tengbom where it still resides today. Style: Swedish Kilim Origin: Scandinavia Size: 8. ft 03 in x 11 ft 07 in (2.51 m x 3.53 m)   « Less

This Sarouk carpet is an exceptional representation of the region’s traditional designs featuring millefleur-style motifs that exploit the negative space defined  More »

This Sarouk carpet is an exceptional representation of the region’s traditional designs featuring millefleur-style motifs that exploit the negative space defined between floral sprays to create secondary patterns and medallions in an all-over design. Cascading fronds and branching floral sprays emanate from a quatrefoil medallion while borders featuring reciprocating palmettes and intricate vinescrolls set over a sienna ground complete this archetypal Sarouk carpet. Style: Sarouk Origin: Persia Size: 8. ft 11 in x 11 ft 07 in (2.72 m x 3.53 m)   « Less

44631 Antique Tibetan, Himalaya Region, late nineteenth century - A coiling dragon flies in mid air on this arresting antique Tibetan carpet. The pale tan field is otherwise  More »

44631 Antique Tibetan, Himalaya Region, late nineteenth century - A coiling dragon flies in mid air on this arresting antique Tibetan carpet. The pale tan field is otherwise occupied only byboxes tied with ribbons in the four corners. The tan-ground border has a design of serial stylized vases alternating with rosettes. Only the black framing outlines distinguish the field from the border, but here the uniformity of color provides a powerful decorative unity. The drawing, especially the dragon, is exceptional, and the use of the full face, always an artistic means of engaging the viewer directly, certainly achieves its intended effect. Style: Chinese Origin: Tibet Size: 7. ft 08 in x 11 ft 07 in (2.34 m x 3.53 m)   « Less

Featuring masses of colorful, tightly-grouped floral elements, this exuberant Shah Abbas-style carpet from the Persians city of Kerman is woven with an astonishing level of  More »

Featuring masses of colorful, tightly-grouped floral elements, this exuberant Shah Abbas-style carpet from the Persians city of Kerman is woven with an astonishing level of detail. This traditional Kerman carpet with a light, ivory background is an excellent example of the region’s superbly detailed designs that are as elaborate as any produced in Persia’s great weaving cities. The complex border designs with heavily ornamented patterns set on a rich burgundy background feature a number of swags, clouds bands, and secondary patterns. Style: Kerman Origin: Persia Size: 9. ft 02 in x 11 ft 07 in (2.79 m x 3.53 m)   « Less

44199 Antique Heriz/Serapi, Persia, late nineteenth century - A classic Heriz medallion design spreads majestically across the warm red field of this impressive antique  More »

44199 Antique Heriz/Serapi, Persia, late nineteenth century - A classic Heriz medallion design spreads majestically across the warm red field of this impressive antique carpet. The drawing is unusually precise and delicate, echoing the restraint and softness of the palette with its cool greens and tans in combination with the sparing areas of black. In place of the broad vinescroll borders typical of Heriz or Serapi carpets, here we see a relatively narrow main border with an unusual design of shrubs or small trees. All these qualities converge to distinguish this piece from others of its kind. Style: Heriz-Serapi Origin: Persia Size: 9. ft x 11 ft 08 in (2.74 m x 3.56 m)   « Less

Antique Persian Kerman Rug, early twentieth century - This lovely antique Kerman has an allover design of delicately wrought azure blue garlands arranged as swags or volutes  More »

Antique Persian Kerman Rug, early twentieth century - This lovely antique Kerman has an allover design of delicately wrought azure blue garlands arranged as swags or volutes that unfolds across a soft saffron-tan ground. Small shrubs and flowers comprise the border, but against a rich blue ground that provides a strong, contrasting frame for the lace-like delicacy of the field. This piece is highly effective as a decorative carpet, not only because of its soft tonality, but also because of the transparent openness and finesse of the field. Style: Kerman Origin: Persia Size: 9. ft 04 in x 11 ft 08 in (2.84 m x 3.56 m)   « Less

A spiraling arabesque with dimensional palmettes and decorative saz-leaf motifs covers the brilliant red field that surrounds the classic medallion, which is flanked by  More »

A spiraling arabesque with dimensional palmettes and decorative saz-leaf motifs covers the brilliant red field that surrounds the classic medallion, which is flanked by pendant-like palmettes. Arching knot-work spandrels and curvilinear edges, which are synonymous with Kashan’s designs, complete the field while multiple guardbands and dramatic scrollwork borders decorated with a series of reciprocating spiral motifs support the overall design. Style: Kashan Origin: Persia Size: 8. ft 07 in x 11 ft 08 in (2.62 m x 3.56 m)   « Less

In the traditional Kazvin style, this carpet features lush floral designs and an exceptionally dark background adapted from styles used in Bidjar. The field is decorated with  More »

In the traditional Kazvin style, this carpet features lush floral designs and an exceptionally dark background adapted from styles used in Bidjar. The field is decorated with a repeating pattern of colorful garland-wrapped bouquets and curvilinear scroll motifs with a deeply spiraling form that are connected by arching floral swags. Detailed guardbands and opulent borders with strong, curvilinear figures set on a red ground complete this exceptional Kazvin piece. Style: Kazvin Origin: Persia Size: 8. ft 11 in x 11 ft 08 in (2.72 m x 3.56 m)   « Less

Crimson and blood reds pour amongst a marbled design of black and gold flourishes. Ferns and flowers fleck the foreground while the background teems with a boiling hot  More »

Crimson and blood reds pour amongst a marbled design of black and gold flourishes. Ferns and flowers fleck the foreground while the background teems with a boiling hot sizzle. Forest green and rich cobalt vegetation encircles the rug, showing the fertility of the volatile central partition. High on design, and high on impact. Style: Kazvin Origin: Persia Size: 8. ft 10 in x 11 ft 08 in (2.69 m x 3.56 m)   « Less

43703 Antique Spanish, nineteenth century - This exquisite piece brings to life once more the grand elegance of classical Spanish carpets from the late Medieval and  More »

43703 Antique Spanish, nineteenth century - This exquisite piece brings to life once more the grand elegance of classical Spanish carpets from the late Medieval and Renaissance periods. In the field, large sprays of acanthus with lotus palmettes and curling vines unfold with consummate grace and poise. The running vinescroll border continues the undulating rhythms of the field. The warm saffron golden palette with spare accents of salmon ads the final touch of sophisticated restraint, in perfect harmony with the classic suaveness of the design. Style: Region Specific Origin: Spain Size: 6. ft 01 in x 11 ft 08 in (1.85 m x 3.56 m)   « Less