Style: Sarouk Origin: Persia Size: 5. ft x 10 ft (1.52 m x 3.05 m)

Style: Sarouk Origin: Persia Size: 5. ft x 10 ft (1.52 m x 3.05 m)   « Less

Antique Kurdish Persian Carpet, nineteenth centuryThis highly unusual antique Kurdish Wagireh or sampler is a minor masterpiece of Northwest Persian weaving. Such samplers  More »

Antique Kurdish Persian Carpet, nineteenth centuryThis highly unusual antique Kurdish Wagireh or sampler is a minor masterpiece of Northwest Persian weaving. Such samplers were made as an assemblage of all the pattern elements one would need to design and weave a carpet. But often the elements were grouped on the sampler in a manner that did not function as an independent design. This one, however, is arranged symmetrically so that it also works as a rug in its own right. The main border pattern bisects the whole carpet with another minor border creating a compartment effect like a garden carpet. Additional small borders at the top also produce this effect. The remaining areas of the sandy gold field contain a lovely trellis and rosette or Mina Khani design that could be extended to produce a large allover pattern. The drawing is quite animated, and the colors are rich and saturated. This is what great Kurdish rugs are all about. Size: 4. ft 06 in x 10 ft 01 in (1.37 m x 3.07 m)   « Less

Antique Ningsia Oriental Carpet, circa 1800 Made in an imperial Chinese manufactury, this stunning antique Ningsia is indeed fit for a palace. A scatter of small floral  More »

Antique Ningsia Oriental Carpet, circa 1800 Made in an imperial Chinese manufactury, this stunning antique Ningsia is indeed fit for a palace. A scatter of small floral motifs in blues, lavender, and soft saffron floats across the rich golden field, enclosed by a simple blue border. Elegantly reserved and classically subtle, this carpet represents the sophisticated pinnacle of Chinese design and craftsmanship. Size: 4. ft 08 in x 10 ft 02 in (1.42 m x 3.10 m)   « Less

Antique Alcaraz, Country of Origin: Spain, Circa Date: Second half of the 16th Century - A grand pattern of staggered palmettes and acanthus vines in deep sage green spreads  More »

Antique Alcaraz, Country of Origin: Spain, Circa Date: Second half of the 16th Century - A grand pattern of staggered palmettes and acanthus vines in deep sage green spreads majestically across the rich butterscotch ground of splendid Alcaraz. After 1500 the carpet workshops of Spain turned away from their Oriental origins and developed a new European ornamental vocabulary of medieval and classical derivation, which this rug so beautifully exemplifies. The dynamic leafy S-scrolls of the border with their dragon heads provide a contrast to the expansive palmettes of the field, while still utilizing the same contrasting green and butterscotch tones. Size: 5. ft x 10 ft 02 in (1.52 m x 3.10 m)   « Less

Woven with a neutral, earth and sky color scheme, this exceptional Karabagh carpet features a double cameo and bouquet pattern surrounded by a secondary floral border and an  More »

Woven with a neutral, earth and sky color scheme, this exceptional Karabagh carpet features a double cameo and bouquet pattern surrounded by a secondary floral border and an archetypal running dog border in a delicate shade of powder blue that complements the earth-toned color scheme. Size: 5. ft 06 in x 10 ft 02 in (1.68 m x 3.10 m)   « Less

Aubusson Runner, nineteenth century, one of a pair Clusters of soft red and pink roses and carnations tied with fluttering ribbons comprise the field design of this matched  More »

Aubusson Runner, nineteenth century, one of a pair Clusters of soft red and pink roses and carnations tied with fluttering ribbons comprise the field design of this matched pair of incomparably beautiful Aubusson runners. Swags of leafy branches define the border against a ground of cool ivory tan. Aubussons are generally informed by an aesthetic of classical clarity and simplicity coupled with strikingly realistic drawing. But these examples exemplify this tradition at its very best. Size: 3. ft 02 in x 10 ft 09 in (0.97 m x 3.28 m)   « Less

Aubusson Runner, nineteenth century, one of a pair (2854) Clusters of soft red and pink roses and carnations tied with fluttering ribbons comprise the field design of this  More »

Aubusson Runner, nineteenth century, one of a pair (2854) Clusters of soft red and pink roses and carnations tied with fluttering ribbons comprise the field design of this matched pair of incomparably beautiful Aubusson runners. Swags of leafy branches define the border against a ground of cool ivory tan. Aubussons are generally informed by an aesthetic of classical clarity and simplicity coupled with strikingly realistic drawing. But these examples exemplify this tradition at its very best. Size: 3. ft 02 in x 10 ft 09 in (0.97 m x 3.28 m)   « Less

Antique Spanish carpet, early twentieth century. While most antique Spanish carpets of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries have a more western style of design in keeping  More »

Antique Spanish carpet, early twentieth century. While most antique Spanish carpets of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries have a more western style of design in keeping with the trends that have prevailed since the sixteenth century, this highly unusual example is adapted from a classical Persian design of palmette, arabesque vine scrolls, and cloud bands. The bolder drawing and proportions of the forms, like the pastel coloration, are typically Spanish though, as is the wreath-like treatment of the palmettes in the main border. Size: 8. ft 01 in x 11 ft 03 in (2.46 m x 3.43 m)   « Less

This extraordinary Karabagh runner features a pendulous medallion with a richly-colored background and all-over rose pattern. A multitude of auspicious bird symbols decorate  More »

This extraordinary Karabagh runner features a pendulous medallion with a richly-colored background and all-over rose pattern. A multitude of auspicious bird symbols decorate the geometric grid of branching Karabagh roses that are woven with a great amount of detail in exceptional shades of green and rose-red that contrast against the dark ground. Pyramidal inner borders with a bi-color zigzagging pattern and traditional guardbands woven with a pattern repeating floral motifs complete this Karabagh runner. Size: 3. ft 07 in x 11 ft 05 in (1.09 m x 3.48 m)   « Less

Oushak Long Rug, Turkey, early twentieth century. This charming antique Oushak has a design derived from classical Northwest Persian garden carpets. To either side of a  More »

Oushak Long Rug, Turkey, early twentieth century. This charming antique Oushak has a design derived from classical Northwest Persian garden carpets. To either side of a central inscribed cartouche are stylized shrubs and L-shaped stylized willow branches in ivory and apricot, all set against a soft brown field. The main borders are narrow with a simple floral vinescroll, flanked by geometric minor borders to frame the field more effectively. The softness of the coloration is nicely underscored by the lustrous sheen of the soft wool pile. Size: 3. ft 10 in x 11 ft 10 in (1.17 m x 3.61 m)   « Less