Antique Tabriz, Persia, early 20th centuryA swirling array of fine, intersecting spiral vinescrolls and lush palmettes spreads with graceful poise across the rich terracotta  More »

Antique Tabriz, Persia, early 20th centuryA swirling array of fine, intersecting spiral vinescrolls and lush palmettes spreads with graceful poise across the rich terracotta field of this classic Persian Tabriz. A denser arabesque vinescroll makes up the main border, set against a deep blue ground, providing a rich contrast to the tonality of the field, while the fine detail and coloration of the various minor borders provide a transition between field and frame. Style: Tabriz Origin: Persia Size: 11 ft x 13 ft 09 in (3.35 m x 4.19 m)   « Less

Antique Khorassan, Persia, circa 1900A majestic design of spiraling vines and palmettes sprawls grandly across the deep blue field of this sumptuous antique Oriental  More »

Antique Khorassan, Persia, circa 1900A majestic design of spiraling vines and palmettes sprawls grandly across the deep blue field of this sumptuous antique Oriental Khorassan carpet from Persia. The main spiraling vines, jewel-like in appearance, emanate in vertical columns from a vase at the base of the composition. A much more finely scaled and proportioned vinescroll border frames the field, nicely balancing to its richness and monumentality. Style: Khorassan Origin: Persia Size: 9. ft x 13 ft 09 in (2.74 m x 4.19 m)   « Less

Antique Kerman rug from Persia, circa 1900Delicate vines and flowers comprise the design of this lavishly elegant antique Kerman. The design is subtle; only a closer look  More »

Antique Kerman rug from Persia, circa 1900Delicate vines and flowers comprise the design of this lavishly elegant antique Kerman. The design is subtle; only a closer look reveals the underlying configuration of confronting c-spirals amidst the delicate mesh of palmettes and small flowers. The classical arabesque border adds the finishing touch, along with the unifying palette of soft tans, champagne, and wedgewood blues. Style: Kerman Origin: Persia Size: 10 ft x 13 ft 09 in (3.05 m x 4.19 m)   « Less

43968 Antique Bakhshaish, Persia, late nineteenth century - This carpet exemplifies the graphic power and superb color of the very best antique Bakhshaishes. At the center  More »

43968 Antique Bakhshaish, Persia, late nineteenth century - This carpet exemplifies the graphic power and superb color of the very best antique Bakhshaishes. At the center of the field is a magnificent stepped medallion with rich interior detail is soft earthen tones, pale blues and ivory. Crisply drawn vinescrolls fill the surrounding soft red ground and the stepped blue cornerpieces that complete the field. The spareness and geometric precision of the drawing is matched by an impressive vinescroll border set against an ivory ground that offers the perfect framing contrast to the field. Despite its large format and formal grandeur, this carpet has all the spontaneity and excitement of the best village rugs Style: Bakshaish Origin: Persia Size: 8. ft 01 in x 13 ft 09 in (2.46 m x 4.19 m)   « Less

In the traditional Oushak manner, this carpet features a restrained combination of delicate colors that highlight the characteristically wide borders and prominent notched  More »

In the traditional Oushak manner, this carpet features a restrained combination of delicate colors that highlight the characteristically wide borders and prominent notched medallion. Finely-branching vinescrolls and botanical motifs decorate the ivory field while an intersecting pattern of saz-leaves and geometric, arched palmettes complete the cerise-colored borders. Style: Oushak / Ushak Origin: Turkey Size: 11 ft x 13 ft 09 in (3.35 m x 4.19 m)   « Less

Antique Kerman, Persia, late nineteenth centuryKermans of the late nineteenth century constituted a major facet of the great Persian rug revival at that time, but rarely do  More »

Antique Kerman, Persia, late nineteenth centuryKermans of the late nineteenth century constituted a major facet of the great Persian rug revival at that time, but rarely do the attain the exquisite detail and perfection of design like this superb example. The field has a grand central medallion with large finials set between lavish cornerpieces of similar design. But in place of open space, the intervening area is filled with a complex allover pattern like that within the medallion and cornerpieces. Even the coloration is uniform across the entire field. It is the use of bold outlining that preserves the distinction among all the components. The borders present a contrast in design and scale with their dense, finely worked patterns of naturalistic vinescrolls and flowers. The black ground of the outer border is kept to a minimum, showing just enough to highlight the design without darkening it. Collectively, they frame the field effectively, while still harmonizing with it. The more closely one looks, the more one begins to appreciate the masterful design of this outstanding piece. Style: Kerman Origin: Persia Size: 9. ft 08 in x 13 ft 10 in (2.95 m x 4.22 m)   « Less

Antique Tabriz, Persia, late nineteenth century Among the rug-producing centers of Persia Tabriz has the oldest continuous weaving tradition reaching back a thousand years or  More »

Antique Tabriz, Persia, late nineteenth century Among the rug-producing centers of Persia Tabriz has the oldest continuous weaving tradition reaching back a thousand years or more. This exquisite antique piece preserves the design and technique of the great masterpieces produced in Tabriz under the Safavid dynasty. At the center a golden quatrefoil medallion replete with arabesque detail hovers amidst a lush array of curling, leafy vines on a burgundy ground. Cornerpieces of the same form and detail round out the field. A delicate palmette vinescroll border encloses the field, echoing the golden palette of the medallion and cornerpieces. The drawing of the design is masterful, rivaling the finest classical Persian forerunners. Style: Tabriz Origin: Persia Size: 10 ft 03 in x 14 ft (3.12 m x 4.27 m)   « Less

Ogival arches and curving split-leaf motifs define the all-over arabesque based around stylized palmettes with rounded edges. Multiple sets of guardbands and traditional  More »

Ogival arches and curving split-leaf motifs define the all-over arabesque based around stylized palmettes with rounded edges. Multiple sets of guardbands and traditional Kerman borders decorated with flowers and vines in delicate pinks and powder blue frame this striking arabesque carpet. Style: Kerman Origin: Persia Size: 9. ft 10 in x 14 ft (3.00 m x 4.27 m)   « Less

Style: Tabriz Origin: Turkey Size: 10 ft 02 in x 14 ft 01 in (3.10 m x 4.29 m)

Style: Tabriz Origin: Turkey Size: 10 ft 02 in x 14 ft 01 in (3.10 m x 4.29 m)   « Less

Antique Kerman, Persia, late nineteenth century A lacelike design of flowering shrubs and palmettes based on the ‘Millefleurs’ designs of Kashmir embroidered  More »

Antique Kerman, Persia, late nineteenth century A lacelike design of flowering shrubs and palmettes based on the ‘Millefleurs’ designs of Kashmir embroidered shawls unfurls rhythmically across the rich red ground of this lavish antique Kerman. The design is so closely arranged that the red ground appears as little more than and accent for the contours pale creamy flowers. The main border adapts this design on a slightly smaller scale against a deep green ground. The palette of red, green, and ivory is inspired by the classical Indian or Moghul carpets of Agra, nicely complementing the North Indian or Kashmir origin of the design. Style: Kerman Origin: Persia Size: 6. ft 11 in x 14 ft 01 in (2.11 m x 4.29 m)   « Less