A flower-filled octofoil medallion based around a Kerman-style star provides a strong anchor for a series of radiating patterns and petals that emerge from the central  More »

A flower-filled octofoil medallion based around a Kerman-style star provides a strong anchor for a series of radiating patterns and petals that emerge from the central design. Recurving spandrels with sweeping curves and dramatic arches frame the field and supplement the wide guardbands and detailed borders that complete this exceptional carpet. Style: Kerman Origin: Persia Size: 9. ft x 12 ft 03 in (2.74 m x 3.73 m)   « Less

43179 Antique Khotan, East Turkestan, late nineteenth century - A classic Chinese medallion design repeats down the field of this stately antique Khotan. Smaller medallions  More »

43179 Antique Khotan, East Turkestan, late nineteenth century - A classic Chinese medallion design repeats down the field of this stately antique Khotan. Smaller medallions and stylized pomegranate branches fill the adjacent areas of the deep blue field, while diminutive meander cornerpieces combine with the borders as a larger framework to give the field an oblong oval form. The main border has a precisely rendered cloud design, while the inner border utilizes a diagonal meander pattern. The dominant golden tones of the border system with graphic detail in burgundy and blue continue the color scheme of the field, thereby endowing the design with a pleasing decorative unity and design texture. Style: Khotan Origin: East Turkestan Size: 6. ft x 12 ft 03 in (1.83 m x 3.73 m)   « Less

Tabriz rug, Persia, Early 20th CenturyThis antique Tabriz has a wonderful large-scale design. Its round floral medallion blends seamlessly with the overall field design of  More »

Tabriz rug, Persia, Early 20th CenturyThis antique Tabriz has a wonderful large-scale design. Its round floral medallion blends seamlessly with the overall field design of leaves and palmettes. Smaller palmettes are repeated in the border, adding unity to the design. Brown detailing throughout adds depth to the blue and cream color palette. Style: Tabriz Origin: Persia Size: 10 ft x 12 ft 03 in (3.05 m x 3.73 m)   « Less

Antique Khotan, East Turkestan, Early 20th CenturyThe field of this arrestingly beautiful antique Khotan has three circular medallions in ivory set dramatically against a  More »

Antique Khotan, East Turkestan, Early 20th CenturyThe field of this arrestingly beautiful antique Khotan has three circular medallions in ivory set dramatically against a cool charcoal ground filled additionally by an array of small openwork medallions and stylized shrubs. Meticulously drawn meander cornerpieces round out the field. Ivory-ground inner borders of fretwork and vinescroll provide an contrasting frame, underscored by a burgundy-ground cloud border of classic Khotan type. A remarkable balance of reserved complexity. Style: Khotan Origin: East Turkestan Size: 6. ft 01 in x 12 ft 04 in (1.85 m x 3.76 m)   « Less

Antique Amritsar, India, circa 1900This elegant antique Amritsar was inspired by the Heriz or Serapi carpets of Northwest Persia. The cornerpieces and the richly detailed  More »

Antique Amritsar, India, circa 1900This elegant antique Amritsar was inspired by the Heriz or Serapi carpets of Northwest Persia. The cornerpieces and the richly detailed arabesque vinescroll border are classic Heriz, although the drawing is a bit more classical or fluid in its detail. The openwork medallion of vines, however, is distinctively Amritsar, as is the cool palette of tans and cinnamon tones. The result is an unusual and consummately decorative carpet that has the monumental design of Persian exemplar, but the restraint and elegance for which antique Amritsars are famed. Style: Amritsar Origin: India Size: 9. ft 10 in x 12 ft 04 in (3.00 m x 3.76 m)   « Less

Antique Wilton English Rug, early twentieth centuryThis lovely antique Wilton carpet is the epitome of taste and elegance. Coming out of the British Arts and Crafts movement,  More »

Antique Wilton English Rug, early twentieth centuryThis lovely antique Wilton carpet is the epitome of taste and elegance. Coming out of the British Arts and Crafts movement, it evokes the graceful floral designs of William Morris wallpapers and textiles from the later nineteenth century, although in a softer palette more appropriate to modern decor. The effect of the design is heightened by the luminous quality of the yellows and the lustrous sheen of the wool. Style: Wilton Origin: England Size: 10 ft 07 in x 12 ft 04 in (3.23 m x 3.76 m)   « Less

Antique Tabriz Persian Carpet, late nineteenth centuryThough focused on a grand star medallion with cornerpieces in the classic Persian tradition, the rich and fine tracery  More »

Antique Tabriz Persian Carpet, late nineteenth centuryThough focused on a grand star medallion with cornerpieces in the classic Persian tradition, the rich and fine tracery of vines and flowers in the field insures that the main elements do not dominate the design of this masterful antique Hajijalili Tabriz. The uniform texture of the minor elements all across the surface makes the overall effect subtler, with the medallion distinguished from the celadon field primarily by its soft brown color. As with any masterpiece, the more looks, the more enjoyment and fascination this rug has to offer. Style: Tabriz Origin: Persia Size: 9. ft x 12 ft 04 in (2.74 m x 3.76 m)   « Less

Antique Khotan Long Rug, East Turkestan, early twentieth centuryStylized sprays of flowers and shrubbery repeat in meticulous symmetry across the warm red ground of this  More »

Antique Khotan Long Rug, East Turkestan, early twentieth centuryStylized sprays of flowers and shrubbery repeat in meticulous symmetry across the warm red ground of this elegant antique Khotan. Several fretwork and cloud borders frame the floral exuberance of the field, while providing a contrasting emphasis of pale gold and aubergine that complements field color so effectively. Despite the precision and finesse of the design, the lively drawing adds an element of spontaneity. Style: Khotan Origin: East Turkestan Size: 6. ft 07 in x 12 ft 05 in (2.01 m x 3.78 m)   « Less

Style: Bidjar / Bijar Origin: Persia Size: 9. ft 03 in x 12 ft 05 in (2.82 m x 3.78 m)

Style: Bidjar / Bijar Origin: Persia Size: 9. ft 03 in x 12 ft 05 in (2.82 m x 3.78 m)   « Less

Style: Tabriz Origin: Persia Size: 9. ft 04 in x 12 ft 05 in (2.84 m x 3.78 m)

Style: Tabriz Origin: Persia Size: 9. ft 04 in x 12 ft 05 in (2.84 m x 3.78 m)   « Less