Antique Khotan Rug, East Turkestan, circa 1900While the weave and coloration of this lovely antique rug disclose its origin as a Khotan from East Turkestan, the design of the  More »

Antique Khotan Rug, East Turkestan, circa 1900While the weave and coloration of this lovely antique rug disclose its origin as a Khotan from East Turkestan, the design of the octagon medallions and the bold spiraled cartouches of the border are derived from Ersari Beshir Turkoman weaving further west. The soft palette of delicate saffron, mauves, blues, and aubergine, however, is classic Khotan. Style: Khotan Origin: East Turkestan Size: 5. ft 08 in x 9. ft 03 in (1.73 m x 2.82 m)   « Less

This multi-border Kurdish rug is an excellent example the ethnic group’s sophisticated use of color combined with highly-symbolic tribal motifs traditionally found in  More »

This multi-border Kurdish rug is an excellent example the ethnic group’s sophisticated use of color combined with highly-symbolic tribal motifs traditionally found in Anatolia and the Caucasus. The double medallion comprised of two dramatic bereket fertility symbols features lozenges and the double rams horn motif, which are filled with and surrounded by dragon-and-phoenix emblems and a variety of smaller, but equally important protection symbols, including stepped polygons accented with extremely pure ivory fleece used throughout the borders and carpet field. Style: Kurdish Origin: Persia Size: 4. ft 04 in x 9. ft 03 in (1.32 m x 2.82 m)   « Less

Antique Karabagh, Caucasus, circa 1900 Stepped medallions with finials are enveloped by cornerpieces on the field of this charming antique Karabagh from the Caucasus.  More »

Antique Karabagh, Caucasus, circa 1900 Stepped medallions with finials are enveloped by cornerpieces on the field of this charming antique Karabagh from the Caucasus. Medallions and cornerpieces are filled with a profuse interior design of vines and flowers, but the tone-on-tone coloration makes them recede into the background. Little of the chocolate ground shows through, causing it to appear more like and outline for the medallions. Tiny little animals fill this ground around the lower medallion adding a subtle tribal touch, as does the angular boteh or paisley border. Style: Karabagh Origin: Caucasus Size: 4. ft 07 in x 9. ft 07 in (1.40 m x 2.92 m)   « Less

Antique Serab Long Rug, Persia, late nineteenth century This stately antique Persian carpet has a classic Serab design with crisply drawn medallions on an open camel field.  More »

Antique Serab Long Rug, Persia, late nineteenth century This stately antique Persian carpet has a classic Serab design with crisply drawn medallions on an open camel field. Remarkably, the main or central ivory medallion is placed further toward the lower end of the field, with two red medallions above and one below. To emphasize the deliberateness of this arrangement, the weavers added a second end border at the upper end. The red-ground border consists of repeated rosettes, with flanking camel-ground minor borders in a diamond reciprocal pattern. The beauty of the carpet resides in its adroit contrasts in color and design – rich reds and deep blue-black vs. cool tan and ivory, and complex floral filler detail vs. the general openness of the composition. Style: Serab Origin: Persia Size: 5. ft 09 in x 9. ft 08 in (1.75 m x 2.95 m)   « Less

Style: Kilim Origin: Persia Size: 5. ft 01 in x 10 ft (1.55 m x 3.05 m)

Style: Kilim Origin: Persia Size: 5. ft 01 in x 10 ft (1.55 m x 3.05 m)   « Less

Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug, Late 19th Century This antique Bakshaish runner has a bold design and a vibrant, yet harmonious color palette. The red field has an overall  More »

Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug, Late 19th Century This antique Bakshaish runner has a bold design and a vibrant, yet harmonious color palette. The red field has an overall pattern of geometric floral motifs. The ivory of the innermost border contrasts nicely with the red of the field; next is a reciprocal trefoil border rendered in stunning, deep aubergine and red; the outer border of camel hair is open and simple, with only a few rosettes and square design element. This rug has a truly charming folk art aesthetic. Style: Bakshaish Origin: Persia Size: 3. ft 07 in x 10 ft 02 in (1.09 m x 3.10 m)   « Less

Antique Khotan Long Rug, East Turkestan, circa 1920Though woven in the region west of Tibet, the design of this elegant antique Khotan harks back to the designs of Persian  More »

Antique Khotan Long Rug, East Turkestan, circa 1920Though woven in the region west of Tibet, the design of this elegant antique Khotan harks back to the designs of Persian carpets. The field is comprised of staggered stepped medallions and surrounded by vinescroll borders, all reminiscent of Kurdish rugs. The soft peach and apricot coloration, however, is distinctly Khotan and eminently decorative. Style: Khotan Origin: East Turkestan Size: 5. ft 09 in x 10 ft 11 in (1.75 m x 3.33 m)   « Less

This Serapi corridor carpet features a stacked-lozenge medallion with stepped polygons decorated with extended fetter bars and a central quatrefoil pattern. The primary  More »

This Serapi corridor carpet features a stacked-lozenge medallion with stepped polygons decorated with extended fetter bars and a central quatrefoil pattern. The primary medallion is decorated with colorful boteh motifs and flowers set over a dark background that contrasts against the charming all-over pattern used in the camel-colored field. Traditional outer borders with a solid shade of chestnut brown and inner guardbands woven with a regional pattern of interlocking turrets complete this traditional piece. Style: Serab Origin: Persia Size: 4. ft 07 in x 11 ft (1.40 m x 3.35 m)   « Less

Woven with a traditional combination on red, ivory, golden-yellow and multiple shades of blue, this Sultanabad-style carpet features an all-over pattern of repeating  More »

Woven with a traditional combination on red, ivory, golden-yellow and multiple shades of blue, this Sultanabad-style carpet features an all-over pattern of repeating quatrefoil medallions decorated with geometric figures and bordered by a grid of constellated embellishments and stylized scrollwork. Boteh guardbands and traditional borders with reciprocating turtle motifs complete this unique Sultanabad rug. Style: Sultanabad Origin: Persia Size: 5. ft 08 in x 11 ft 03 in (1.73 m x 3.43 m)   « Less

In the traditional Kuba style, this carpet includes a sophisticated latticework pattern along with geometric motifs and ancient symbols used throughout the Caucasus. The  More »

In the traditional Kuba style, this carpet includes a sophisticated latticework pattern along with geometric motifs and ancient symbols used throughout the Caucasus. The dark field is decorated with tightly-spaced floral motifs featuring geometric angles that resemble the appearance of traditional elibelinde symbols. Guardbands decorated with reciprocating ram’s horn motifs frame the field alongside main borders featuring rosettes over a dominant background of colorful stripes separated by a series of stepped checkers. Style: Kuba Origin: Caucasus Size: 3. ft 02 in x 12 ft 01 in (0.97 m x 3.68 m)   « Less