Antique Tabriz from Persia, late nineteenth centuryA rich classical Persian design of palmettes and vines unfolds rhythmically across the surface of this regal antique  More »

Antique Tabriz from Persia, late nineteenth centuryA rich classical Persian design of palmettes and vines unfolds rhythmically across the surface of this regal antique Tabriz. The design is animated by the suave, curving contours of the the vines as they sway and spiral in symmetrical repetition. The warm, rich coloration with its soft red, pale greens, and saffrons looks especially lovely against the dramatic deep blue grey ground. The red ground border nicely complements the palette of the field. Style: Tabriz Origin: Persia Size: 9. ft x 12 ft (2.74 m x 3.66 m)   « Less

Antique Agra carpet, late 19th century - The grandeur and large-scale drawing of the palmettes on this extraordinary antique Agra are quite elegant despite the graphic  More »

Antique Agra carpet, late 19th century - The grandeur and large-scale drawing of the palmettes on this extraordinary antique Agra are quite elegant despite the graphic boldness of the design. Their rich red tones are offset by the soft blue used for the vines and some of the other palmettes, and by the creamy tone of the field. A red minor border helps to distinguish the field from the chocolate ground main border with its figure-eight vinescrolls and red carnations. Style: Agra Origin: India Size: 6. ft 02 in x 12 ft (1.88 m x 3.66 m)   « Less

Antique Sultanabad, Persia, late nineteenth centuryA bold, large-scale Herati pattern sprawls across the cocoa ground of this lovely antique Sultanabad. The triangular  More »

Antique Sultanabad, Persia, late nineteenth centuryA bold, large-scale Herati pattern sprawls across the cocoa ground of this lovely antique Sultanabad. The triangular cornerpieces with latchhook edging adds a slight informal tribal or village touch to the overall effect, as do the stylized vinescroll and rosette borders. The piece is especially adaptive to interior decor because of the even and subdued coloration - tan and cocoa with touches of light blue. Style: Sultanabad Origin: Persia Size: 8. ft 06 in x 12 ft (2.59 m x 3.66 m)   « Less

Antique Sultanabad, Persia, late nineteenth century. This lavish antique Sultanabad has monumental allover design of palmettes, leaves, and flowers shades of gold,  More »

Antique Sultanabad, Persia, late nineteenth century. This lavish antique Sultanabad has monumental allover design of palmettes, leaves, and flowers shades of gold, orange, pale blue, and ivory, all set against a sage green ground. Similar palmettes on a smaller scale comprise the vinescroll border, but set against terracotta in contrast to the sage green field. Additional minor borders set on pale apricot reinforce the framing effect while still providing a gentle transition to the field. Style: Sultanabad Origin: Persia Size: 7. ft 03 in x 12 ft (2.21 m x 3.66 m)   « Less

Antique Sivas, Turkey, early 20th centurySivas carpets from central Turkey are well known for their ability to reproduce the opulent design of and texture of classic Persian  More »

Antique Sivas, Turkey, early 20th centurySivas carpets from central Turkey are well known for their ability to reproduce the opulent design of and texture of classic Persian forerunners, and in this regard, this antique Sivas is one of the best. The field boasts a classic Kerman vinescroll pattern of palmettes in various shades of soft red, saffron, and ivory set against a rich blue ground. The classic red ground border provides an appropriate frame and contrast to the field, while echoing its delicate and detailed drawing. Style: Sivas Origin: Turkey Size: 8. ft 11 in x 12 ft (2.72 m x 3.66 m)   « Less

Antique Khorassan, Persia, circa 1900. A lush design of arabesque vinescrolls and palmettes unfolds in radial symmetry across the slate blue field of this sumptuous antique  More »

Antique Khorassan, Persia, circa 1900. A lush design of arabesque vinescrolls and palmettes unfolds in radial symmetry across the slate blue field of this sumptuous antique Khorassan. The various vines, palmettes and flowers are so closely configured that the background function essentially as a dark outline, underscoring the predominantly golden forms of the design. The border system has a much finer scale of floral detail, but it preserves this golden coloration, utilizing the linear boundaries of the minor borders to distinguish the limits of the field. The draftsmanship of this carpet is extraordinarily fine and precise, doing proper justice to the classic Persian forerunners that inspired it. Style: Khorassan Origin: Persia Size: 10 ft x 12 ft (3.05 m x 3.66 m)   « Less

Style: Bibikabad Origin: Persia Size: 9. ft 02 in x 12 ft (2.79 m x 3.66 m)

Style: Bibikabad Origin: Persia Size: 9. ft 02 in x 12 ft (2.79 m x 3.66 m)   « Less

This dramatic carpet from Agra features decorative corner spandrels and a prominent lobed medallion, which is based around a central octofoil with accentuated pendants.  More »

This dramatic carpet from Agra features decorative corner spandrels and a prominent lobed medallion, which is based around a central octofoil with accentuated pendants. Multiple guardbands featuring intricate details and floral borders interwoven with ogival motifs complement the sophisticated mauve, camel and ivory color palette. Style: Agra Origin: India Size: 11 ft 07 in x 12 ft (3.53 m x 3.66 m)   « Less

Antique Sultanabad, Persia, late nineteenth century. Antique Sultanabads like this are renowned for their use of classic Persian design amidst the bolder, more large-scale  More »

Antique Sultanabad, Persia, late nineteenth century. Antique Sultanabads like this are renowned for their use of classic Persian design amidst the bolder, more large-scale graphic effects of village rug weaving. But they seldom manage to preserve intact the underlying unity or structure of the classical prototypes as this one does. Here a continuous design of interlacing arabesque vines and palmettes in ivory, soft green, and blue sprawl across the rich terracotta field. Similar vines and palmettes comprise the main border, but here they are set against a navy ground that frames the field with the bold contrast of the classical forerunners. The quality of the color here is first rate, even among the very finest Sultanabads. Style: Sultanabad Origin: Persia Size: 8. ft 07 in x 12 ft (2.62 m x 3.66 m)   « Less

Antique Indian Mughal Carpet, India, Eighteenth Century - Here is a positively remarkable antique Oriental rug - an antique Indian Mughal carpet, woven in India during the  More »

Antique Indian Mughal Carpet, India, Eighteenth Century - Here is a positively remarkable antique Oriental rug - an antique Indian Mughal carpet, woven in India during the eighteenth century - the only period when genuine Mughal carpets were woven. These extraordinary examples of antique Oriental rugs are coveted by collectors ad sought after by designers, who prize such pieces for their incredible, classical designs, and the impressive and beautiful way that they show their age. Woven with wide borders in an oxidized shade of red, this outstanding 18th century Mughal carpet features in elegant latticework field defined by complementary saz-leaf motifs and rosettes. Each lozenge-shaped compartment is decorated with charming quatrefoils and branching floral motifs set over a midnight blue field. Camel-colored guardbands and dramatic borders featuring reciprocating palmettes and pronounced saz-leaf motifs frame this Mugal carpet. A remarkable composition, this antique Indian Mughal rug is a fine example of a beautiful and important antique Oriental rug style. Style: Mugal Origin: India Size: 9. ft x 12 ft (2.74 m x 3.66 m)   « Less