Antique Bezalel, Israel, early twentieth century Although antique Bezalel carpets often contain Jewish or Biblical elements, this one is entirely an homage to classical  More »

Antique Bezalel, Israel, early twentieth century Although antique Bezalel carpets often contain Jewish or Biblical elements, this one is entirely an homage to classical Persian design. Vines, ribbons, and palmettes produce an allover trellis reminiscent of early Sarouks and Sultanabads, while the sumptuous cartouche border harks back to Safavid forerunners. The color juxtapositions are exquisite, especially the taupe tones on mauve, and they give the rug a very fresh and distinctive quality. Style: Bezalel Origin: Israel Size: 6. ft 02 in x 10 ft 06 in (1.88 m x 3.20 m)   « Less

Antique Khorassan Persian Rug, circa 1900A classic Persian arabesque medallion composition graces the field of this refined and subtle antique Khorassan. Within the main  More »

Antique Khorassan Persian Rug, circa 1900A classic Persian arabesque medallion composition graces the field of this refined and subtle antique Khorassan. Within the main outlines of the design, a delicate, lace-like mesh of tiny flowers spreads across the surface, more noticeable against the dark blue ground at the center around the medallion. The borders continue the fine scale and creamy coloration of the field, again utilizing blue tones only for sparing accent as outlines. Style: Khorassan Origin: Persia Size: 8. ft 04 in x 10 ft 06 in (2.54 m x 3.20 m)   « Less

This antique persian Kerman carpet has a beautifully intricate field over a soft rust background. The confident border of this Kerman achieves a delicate play with the field  More »

This antique persian Kerman carpet has a beautifully intricate field over a soft rust background. The confident border of this Kerman achieves a delicate play with the field of the rug, with its similar color scheme and contrast in shape when compared to the field's elongated patterns. Style: Kerman Origin: Persia Size: 8. ft 06 in x 10 ft 06 in (2.59 m x 3.20 m)   « Less

This classic Donegal carpet from Ireland features an all-over pattern of golden-yellow scrolls with three-dimensional highlights that surround traditional quatrefoils in  More »

This classic Donegal carpet from Ireland features an all-over pattern of golden-yellow scrolls with three-dimensional highlights that surround traditional quatrefoils in heraldic shades of red, ivory, blue and golden-yellow. The carpet is supplemented by elaborate continental-style borders with deeply notched arches, a number of secondary elements and architectural cartouches that become part of the overall border pattern. Style: Donegal Origin: Ireland Size: 7. ft 10 in x 10 ft 07 in (2.39 m x 3.23 m)   « Less

This rug pays focal attention to diagonal space, not unlike our finest Moroccan rugs. Scorched flowers are housed in rhombic border gardens. A rich mixture of silky gold and  More »

This rug pays focal attention to diagonal space, not unlike our finest Moroccan rugs. Scorched flowers are housed in rhombic border gardens. A rich mixture of silky gold and burnt orange colors give this rug a feeling of antiquity and ancient wisdom that makes Tabriz rugs so appealing. One of the finest in our collection, this antique deserves the floor of a palace, but will engender deep thought any hall or study with its immaculate design. Style: Tabriz Origin: Persia Size: 7. ft 08 in x 10 ft 07 in (2.34 m x 3.23 m)   « Less

This traditional medallion and corner carpet woven in the Bakhtiari style features a central octofoil bordered by split-leaf motifs and geometric floral sprays with a  More »

This traditional medallion and corner carpet woven in the Bakhtiari style features a central octofoil bordered by split-leaf motifs and geometric floral sprays with a classic Bakhtiari influence. Woven with a striking combination of camel, sienna, midnight blue and Persian blue, this Bakhtiari carpet features corner spandrels that mirror the central medallion before transitioning to a pattern of intertwining leaf motifs set over a midnight blue field. Style: Bakhtiari Origin: Persia Size: 7. ft 10 in x 10 ft 08 in (2.39 m x 3.25 m)   « Less

Style: Swedish Kilim Origin: Scandinavia Size: 7. ft 03 in x 10 ft 08 in (2.21 m x 3.25 m)

Style: Swedish Kilim Origin: Scandinavia Size: 7. ft 03 in x 10 ft 08 in (2.21 m x 3.25 m)   « Less

This Kerman-style carpet features an octofoil medallion defined by plump leaves with strongly-emphasized ogival curves surrounding an eight-pointed star that radiates  More »

This Kerman-style carpet features an octofoil medallion defined by plump leaves with strongly-emphasized ogival curves surrounding an eight-pointed star that radiates from a central rosette. Ogival spandrels, ornate scrolling edges and detailed floral sprays complete the exquisite carpet field while multiple guardbands and dynamic secondary borders filled with accents in a subtle shade of ice blue frame this exceptional carpet. Style: Kerman Origin: Persia Size: 9. ft x 10 ft 09 in (2.74 m x 3.28 m)   « Less

Woven by the Bakhtiari people of southwest Iran, this large, room-sized carpet shows the stunning results achieved by regional weaving studios that combined traditional  More »

Woven by the Bakhtiari people of southwest Iran, this large, room-sized carpet shows the stunning results achieved by regional weaving studios that combined traditional tribal motifs with the sophisticated designs and latticework patterns popularized by the royal carpet weavers of Ancient Persia. With an arboreal latticework pattern surrounded by carefully-planned borders, each grid’s unique design, subtle color changes, and contemporary arrangement increases the overall impact of this impressive and exquisitely-nuanced carpet. Style: Bakhtiari Origin: Persia Size: 10 ft 03 in x 10 ft 10 in (3.12 m x 3.30 m)   « Less

Antique Sarouk-Farahan, Persia, late nineteenth centuryA classic Persian medallion composition unfolds elegantly across the field of this exceptional antique  More »

Antique Sarouk-Farahan, Persia, late nineteenth centuryA classic Persian medallion composition unfolds elegantly across the field of this exceptional antique Sarouk-Farahan. The scalloped medallion in rendered in ivory with vinescrolls in soft blue-green. The upper cornerpieces reverse the color scheme of the medallion while continuing its ornamental detail, while the lower cornerpieces have terracotta vines on an ivory ground. The ‘abrash’ of the field background echoes the color changes of the cornerpieces more subtly, with a deep terracotta below and a lighter one above. Blue-green cartouches and black finials sprout from either end of the medallion, surrounded by additional arabesque vinescrolls and palmettes. In contrast to the ultra delicate drawing of the field, the border has a much fleshier vinescroll set dramatically on a black ground, a perfect frame for the central composition Style: Sarouk Origin: Persia Size: 8. ft 10 in x 10 ft 10 in (2.69 m x 3.30 m)   « Less