A brilliant burgundy Moroccan carpet. These types of carpets are exceedingly rare. A shortage of indigo and red dyes in post-Islamic Morocco made colored rugs extraordinary  More »

A brilliant burgundy Moroccan carpet. These types of carpets are exceedingly rare. A shortage of indigo and red dyes in post-Islamic Morocco made colored rugs extraordinary uncommon. Beautifully, the lines in each rhombus are composed of white, orange, and black threads. They encircle a Khotan checkered design that utilizes the same orange, white, and black dyes. Crescent moons propped on pillars with angular flourishes at the bottom of the carpet make this a truly remarkable work of art. Because this piece is so rare, it won't be here for long. Collectors are constantly searching for vibrantly-colored Oriental Moroccan rugs, so snap it up while you can. Style: Region Specific Origin: Morocco Size: 7. ft x 14 ft (2.13 m x 4.27 m)   « Less

Antique Kashan, Persia, late nineteenth centuryA scalloped medallion with fleur-de-lis finials holds the field of this sumptuous antique Kashan, surrounded by an  More »

Antique Kashan, Persia, late nineteenth centuryA scalloped medallion with fleur-de-lis finials holds the field of this sumptuous antique Kashan, surrounded by an animated scatter of delicate vines, flowers, and palmettes. The interplay between the use of red in the medallion and the surrounding floral details against the light slatey blue of the field is especially cool and pleasing. The border echoes the elements and color of the medallion to a longitudinal format as an effective frame for the field, while also preserving a uniform, highly decorative design texture across the entire composition. Style: Kashan Origin: Persia Size: 10 ft 05 in x 14 ft 03 in (3.18 m x 4.34 m)   « Less

Style: Oushak / Ushak Origin: Turkey Size: 9. ft 10 in x 14 ft 03 in (3.00 m x 4.34 m)

Style: Oushak / Ushak Origin: Turkey Size: 9. ft 10 in x 14 ft 03 in (3.00 m x 4.34 m)   « Less

Antique Kerman, Persia, early twentieth centuryAn allover repeat pattern of palmettes and flowers linked by fine wispy vines unfolds with delicate grace across the pale gold  More »

Antique Kerman, Persia, early twentieth centuryAn allover repeat pattern of palmettes and flowers linked by fine wispy vines unfolds with delicate grace across the pale gold field of this sweetly elegant antique Kerman. The floral details are in pale blues and golds with touches of aubergine as accents. The border reworks these form as a serial vinescroll, but using the same palette as the field to achieve the overall unity and harmony essential fine decorative carpets of this kind. Style: Kerman Origin: Persia Size: 11 ft 05 in x 14 ft 03 in (3.48 m x 4.34 m)   « Less

Antique Kerman, Persia, early twentieth centuryThis lavish antique Kerman has a delicate design of vinescrolls that wind their way in allover symmetry across the field. The  More »

Antique Kerman, Persia, early twentieth centuryThis lavish antique Kerman has a delicate design of vinescrolls that wind their way in allover symmetry across the field. The design is rich, but the pale coloration and tiny scale of the detail mollifies the overall effect, causing it to recede from the surface. Darker blue cornerpieces add accents, A cartouche border with another leafy vine echoes the field, as well as the accenting effect of the darker blue areas. The lustrous pile enhances the subtle, tone-on-tone effects of the design. Style: Kerman Origin: Persia Size: 9. ft 10 in x 14 ft 05 in (3.00 m x 4.39 m)   « Less

Antique Kashan, Persia, late nineteenth centuryAntique Kashans like this are highly prized for the classical perfection of their design and their stunning color. Here a  More »

Antique Kashan, Persia, late nineteenth centuryAntique Kashans like this are highly prized for the classical perfection of their design and their stunning color. Here a complexly contoured medallion with cartouche finials hovers in the midst of a lavish array of vines and palmettes surrounded by two main borders. At intervals, the vines of the field undulate into the space of the inner border. The use of the rich color, especially the play of blue against red with ivory accents is especially notable. The precise, controlled drawing is every bit the equal of the palette, just as this piece is virtually the equal of the classical Persian masterpieces that inspired it. Style: Kashan Origin: Persia Size: 10 ft 10 in x 14 ft 05 in (3.30 m x 4.39 m)   « Less

Antique Sultanabad, Persia, late nineteenth centuryAn elaborate trellis network of vines or Mina Khani in pale blue supports a lovely array of palmettes and flowers in shades  More »

Antique Sultanabad, Persia, late nineteenth centuryAn elaborate trellis network of vines or Mina Khani in pale blue supports a lovely array of palmettes and flowers in shades of soft red, mauve, and tan, all set against a cool ivory ground. Similar forms comprise the border where they are reconfigured as a linear directional design and set against a soft red ground to contrast the ivory of the field. The grace and delicacy of the design are beautifully complemented by the softness of the coloration. Style: Sultanabad Origin: Persia Size: 10 ft 05 in x 14 ft 06 in (3.18 m x 4.42 m)   « Less

Antique Agra, India, circa 1900 A finely detailed Persian ‘Herati’ or ‘Mahi Mahi’ design unfolds with minute precision in allover symmetry across  More »

Antique Agra, India, circa 1900 A finely detailed Persian ‘Herati’ or ‘Mahi Mahi’ design unfolds with minute precision in allover symmetry across the field of this sumptuous antique Agra. The finesse of the drawing is matched by the subtlety of the soft, ton-on-tone coloration, which makes the complexity of the patterning recede from the viewer’s attention. An elaborate vinescroll palmette main border encloses the field, although with a greater light on-dark-graphic contrast to produce a nice framing effect. Style: Agra Origin: India Size: 11 ft 09 in x 14 ft 06 in (3.58 m x 4.42 m)   « Less

Antique Donegal Carpet from Ireland, early 20th century - Antique Donegal carpets of Ireland are known for their traditional Celtic designs and for adaptations of Oriental  More »

Antique Donegal Carpet from Ireland, early 20th century - Antique Donegal carpets of Ireland are known for their traditional Celtic designs and for adaptations of Oriental rugs as well. This example is more unusual, reflecting what was then the cutting-edge movement of European decorative arts - Art Nouveau. The rich, dramatic border displays the classic water lily or jellyfish design in this style with its sinuous interlacing, plant and animal forms evoking the gentle pulse of natural life. The border with its shades of rich lavender, pale pink, apricot and magenta provides a window-like frame for the open soft green field, whose variegated tones suggest deep, mystic space. Style: Donegal Origin: Ireland Size: 10 ft x 14 ft 06 in (3.05 m x 4.42 m)   « Less

Antique Tabriz, Persia, late nineteenth centuryA classical Persian medallion design unfolds with perfect elegance across the field of this outstanding antique Tabriz. A soft  More »

Antique Tabriz, Persia, late nineteenth centuryA classical Persian medallion design unfolds with perfect elegance across the field of this outstanding antique Tabriz. A soft red scalloped ogival medallion at the center is surrounded by sprays of flowering vines inhabited by pheasant against a cool navy ground. The undulating cornerpieces have a soft red ground echoing the color and interior detail of the central medallion. Reciprocal trefoil and arabesque vinescrolls continue the design texture and palette of the cornerpieces, nicely anchoring and framing the field. Tabriz carpets like this are famed for their ability to preserve the high standards of the great Persian court carpets of the Safavid era. Style: Tabriz Origin: Persia Size: 11 ft x 14 ft 07 in (3.35 m x 4.45 m)   « Less