Antique Bakhtiari, Persia, circa 1910 - Though tribal weavers, the Bakhtiari are famed for their ability to create carpets in a classical urban style as well. This  More »

Antique Bakhtiari, Persia, circa 1910 - Though tribal weavers, the Bakhtiari are famed for their ability to create carpets in a classical urban style as well. This magnificent antique Bakhtiari is inspired by the great Safavid court carpets of seventeenth-century Persia. At the center a grand rosette medallion reminiscent of a cathedral rose window radiates outward against a soft apricot field filled with sinuous spiral arabesque vines. Arabesque cornerpieces on a soft blue ground frame the medallion and vines, while the arabesque vinescroll border on darker blue echoes the coloration of the medallion. Despite the lace-like delicacy of the classical design, the spontaneous tribal drawing of the Bakhtiari weavers still shows through. Style: Bakhtiari Origin: Persia Size: 12 ft 05 in x 17 ft 04 in (3.78 m x 5.28 m)   « Less

Antique Beshir, Afghanistan, late nineteenth centuryAntique Beshir carpets are famed for their ability to translate classic Persian design into a more geometric or tribal  More »

Antique Beshir, Afghanistan, late nineteenth centuryAntique Beshir carpets are famed for their ability to translate classic Persian design into a more geometric or tribal idiom. This example, however, recalls the early carpets of Ottoman Turkey and Timurid Persia, with its pattern of intersecting octagons, deriving ultimately from Byzantine and Early Islamic art. The various hexagonal compartments are filled with floral motifs of later type, while the various borders recall the geometric motifs of Central Asian Turkoman carpets. The palette of soft tan and cinnamon tones gives the carpet a much more flexible and decorative quality suitable to modern décor. Antique Beshir, Afghanistan, late nineteenth centuryAntique Beshir carpets are famed for their ability to translate classic Persian design into a more geometric or tribal idiom. This example, however, recalls the early carpets of Ottoman Turkey and Timurid Persia, with its pattern of intersecting octagons, deriving ultimately from Byzantine and Early Islamic art. The various hexagonal compartments are filled with floral motifs of later type, while the various borders recall the geometric motifs of Central Asian Turkoman carpets. The palette of soft tan and cinnamon tones gives the carpet a much more flexible and decorative quality suitable to modern décor. Antique Beshir, Afghanistan, late nineteenth centuryAntique Beshir carpets are famed for their ability to translate classic Persian design into a more geometric or tribal idiom. This example, however, recalls the early carpets of Ottoman Turkey and Timurid Persia, with its pattern of intersecting octagons, deriving ultimately from Byzantine and Early Islamic art. The various hexagonal compartments are filled with floral motifs of later type, while the various borders recall the geometric motifs of Central Asian Turkoman carpets. The palette of soft tan and cinnamon tones gives the carpet a much more flexible and decorative quality suitable to modern décor. Style: Beshir Origin: Afghanistan Size: 12 ft x 17 ft 04 in (3.66 m x 5.28 m)   « Less

Style: Kashan Origin: Persia Size: 2. ft x 2. ft 08 in (0.61 m x 0.81 m)

Style: Kashan Origin: Persia Size: 2. ft x 2. ft 08 in (0.61 m x 0.81 m)   « Less

Antique Tabriz Oriental rug from Persia, late nineteenth centuryFour flowering branches surround a central sprig with an alighting bird on this elegant and highly unusual  More »

Antique Tabriz Oriental rug from Persia, late nineteenth centuryFour flowering branches surround a central sprig with an alighting bird on this elegant and highly unusual Tabriz. The naturalistic pictorial style is not customary for Tabriz or any other Persian carpets. It reflects the influence of Armenian Karabagh rugs from the Caucasus just to the north, which in turn were inspire by French Savonnerie rugs. The palette of rich reds, greens, and mauve is especially lovely set against the warm sand field. Size: 2. ft 01 in x 2. ft 09 in (0.64 m x 0.84 m)   « Less

Antique Tabriz Persian Carpet, circa 1900A classical Persian scalloped medallion with finials floats elegantly within the open golden sand field on this exquisite antique  More »

Antique Tabriz Persian Carpet, circa 1900A classical Persian scalloped medallion with finials floats elegantly within the open golden sand field on this exquisite antique Tabriz. Scalloped cornerpieces approximate the shape of the medallion, while echoing the floral filler motifs in soft blues and mauve. A border of flowerheads constitutes the enclosing border, also retaining the coloration of the field and unifying the overall visual effect. Size: 1. ft 09 in x 2. ft 11 in (0.53 m x 0.89 m)   « Less

Antique Persian Fereghan/Faraghan Rug, Circa 1910 This charming Fereghan/Faraghan rug is a classic little rug. A delicate central cream pendant rests upon a walnut brown  More »

Antique Persian Fereghan/Faraghan Rug, Circa 1910 This charming Fereghan/Faraghan rug is a classic little rug. A delicate central cream pendant rests upon a walnut brown floral field. The multiple borders also in cream and walnut brown make this a perfect rug for many different types of rooms. Size: 2. ft 06 in x 2. ft 11 in (0.76 m x 0.89 m)   « Less

Style: Kashan Origin: Persia Size: 2. ft 04 in x 3. ft (0.71 m x 0.91 m)

Style: Kashan Origin: Persia Size: 2. ft 04 in x 3. ft (0.71 m x 0.91 m)   « Less

Antique Yastik rug from Turkey, late nineteenth centuryThe field of this charming Anatolian 'Yastik' or pile pillow cover consiste of parallel border stripes with narrow  More »

Antique Yastik rug from Turkey, late nineteenth centuryThe field of this charming Anatolian 'Yastik' or pile pillow cover consiste of parallel border stripes with narrow guard stripes separating and framing them. The vinescrolls are highly naturalistic and lifelike, reflecting the strong western artistic influence that swept across the Ottoman Turkish region in the course of the nineteenth century. The rich red field provides the perfect foil for the pale gold, green, and soft blues. Size: 1. ft 08 in x 3. ft 02 in (0.51 m x 0.97 m)   « Less

Antique Arts and Crafts Rug, circa 1900A lavender-blue trellis hung with four blooming red and apricot roses comprises the basic design of this unusual antique Arts and  More »

Antique Arts and Crafts Rug, circa 1900A lavender-blue trellis hung with four blooming red and apricot roses comprises the basic design of this unusual antique Arts and Crafts rug. But the trellis also acts as a border or frame separating the open striated tan field from the dark chocolate edges. Much of the appeal of the piece also derives from the contrast between large patches of color and the sparing use of linear detail. Size: 2. ft 01 in x 3. ft 05 in (0.64 m x 1.04 m)   « Less

Mughal (Mogul) Carpet Fragment, Lahore, India, 17th Century A superb example of the classic carpet weaving in Northern India under the great Mughal Dynasty, this fragment  More »

Mughal (Mogul) Carpet Fragment, Lahore, India, 17th Century A superb example of the classic carpet weaving in Northern India under the great Mughal Dynasty, this fragment consists of shrubs or floral sprays simply juxtaposed across a magenta-red ground. Originally the carpet would have been much larger, with all the flowers oriented vertically and symmetrically. The fragment now combines these shrubs in different directions, imparting a new, dynamic quality to the composition. The drawing of the flowers is highly naturalistic and probably reflects the influence of Dutch flower painting and botanical drawing, which was highly prized in the Mughal court. The green-ground border with its carnation vinescroll nicely complements the red-ground field. The rich palette with the contrasting effect of red versus different shades of green, gold, and white, is typical of such carpets from Lahore or Kashmir. Size: 2. ft 11 in x 3. ft 11 in (0.89 m x 1.19 m)   « Less