Red and Black Iranian (Tabriz) Carpet, 8'6" x 4'11". From the mid-19th century there has been a revival of commercial carpet production in Iran, and Tabriz  More »

Red and Black Iranian (Tabriz) Carpet, 8'6" x 4'11". From the mid-19th century there has been a revival of commercial carpet production in Iran, and Tabriz has been one of the most important centres in the country, producing carpets of widely varying quality, largely destined for Europe. These new carpets are Ghiordes-knotted and have a simpler weft arrangement. The highly varied designs include medallion schemes in curvilinear draftsmanship as well as imitations of classic carpet patterns from other parts of Persia. The designs have been criticized as too regular and mechanical, and the colouring as too hard, the old vegetable dyes having been largely supplanted by European chromes and anilines. The wool is said to be harsher than that used in other Iranian centres, resulting in a stiffer, crisper pile. Instead of using the fingers to tie the knots, it is a local custom among the weavers to use a knife with a projection like a buttonhook. By this means they can develop higher speed than the weavers in other districts and have been timed at faster than one knot per second.   « Less

Persian Carpet. Red ground with ivory medallion. Ivory and beige borders. 9'8.5" (fringe of 1.5 inches on top and bottom) x 6' 9.5", . This is an example of  More »

Persian Carpet. Red ground with ivory medallion. Ivory and beige borders. 9'8.5" (fringe of 1.5 inches on top and bottom) x 6' 9.5", . This is an example of a Medallion Carpet, or any floor covering on which the decoration is dominated by a single geometric centrepiece, such as a star-shaped, circular, quatrefoiled, or octagonal figure. The name, however, is sometimes also given to a carpet on which the decoration consists of several forms of this kind or even of rows of medallion figures. Among Persian carpets, particularly those of the classic period, the medallion may represent an open lotus blossom with 16 petals as seen from above, a complex star form, or a quatrefoil with pointed lobes. Toward each end of the carpet there may be added to this centrepiece a cartouche form (an oval or oblong ornate frame), placed transversely, and a finial or pendant that sometimes is very large. In each corner of the field there may appear a quarter-medallion, which may or may not have the same contour and the same appendages as the central medallion. Such combinations are still used in the decoration of modern Persian carpets. There is some wear and lightness of color on one side of carpet.   « Less

A Persian Carpet, red ground with teal, rose and ivory. 11'5" x 8'6". For our on-line buyers, we offer a full return period of 48 hours after delivery.  More »

A Persian Carpet, red ground with teal, rose and ivory. 11'5" x 8'6". For our on-line buyers, we offer a full return period of 48 hours after delivery. Buyer pays shipping costs and is responsible for any and all damage. This is an example of a Medallion Carpet, or any floor covering on which the decoration is dominated by a single geometric centrepiece, such as a star-shaped, circular, quatrefoiled, or octagonal figure. The name, however, is sometimes also given to a carpet on which the decoration consists of several forms of this kind or even of rows of medallion figures. Among Persian carpets, particularly those of the classic period, the medallion may represent an open lotus blossom with 16 petals as seen from above, a complex star form, or a quatrefoil with pointed lobes. Toward each end of the carpet there may be added to this centrepiece a cartouche form (an oval or oblong ornate frame), placed transversely, and a finial or pendant that sometimes is very large. In each corner of the field there may appear a quarter-medallion, which may or may not have the same contour and the same appendages as the central medallion. Such combinations are still used in the decoration of modern Persian carpets.   « Less

A Tabriz Carpet, 7' x 10'. The central cartouche in navy, green and cream on a light red ground. floor covering handmade in or around Tabriz, the principal city of  More »

A Tabriz Carpet, 7' x 10'. The central cartouche in navy, green and cream on a light red ground. floor covering handmade in or around Tabriz, the principal city of northwestern Iran and one of its best-known carpet-producing centres. The identification of the court carpets of the early 16th-century Safavid shahs who made Tabriz their capital is no longer as simple as it once seemed. Still, the magnificent Ardabil Carpet at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and its mate in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art seem likely representatives of this production. More characteristic of Tabriz carpets, however, are the many 16th- and 17th-century carpets of commercial quality, in Senna (Sehna) knotting upon a foundation of cotton, which apparently were exported to southern Europe and are now widespread in museum collections. These carpets usually show a medallion decorative scheme, ranging from a single medallion to the complexity of a star centrepiece with pendants and cartouches, reflected by quarter-medallions similarly elaborated in the corners of the field. The ground pattern often features coiled arabesque vine work. From the mid-19th century there has been a revival of commercial carpet production in Iran, and Tabriz has been one of the most important centres in the country, producing carpets of widely varying quality, largely destined for Europe. These new carpets are Ghiordes-knotted and have a simpler weft arrangement. The highly varied designs include medallion schemes in curvilinear draftsmanship as well as imitations of classic carpet patterns from other parts of Persia. The designs have been criticized as too regular and mechanical, and the colouring as too hard, the old vegetable dyes having been largely supplanted by European chromes and anilines. The wool is said to be harsher than that used in other Iranian centres, resulting in a stiffer, crisper pile. Instead of using the fingers to tie the knots, it is a local custom among the weavers to use a knife with a projection like a buttonhook. By this means they can develop higher speed than the weavers in other districts and have been timed at faster than one knot per second.   « Less

A Persian Carpet, 10'2" x 7'

A Persian Carpet, 10'2" x 7'   « Less

Persian Carpet,with two cental medallions, 5' X 8'

Persian Carpet,with two cental medallions, 5' X 8'   « Less

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Finely hand hooked wool on burlap, imaginary birds and unicorns, a Pearl K. McGown design. She was a rug designer and creator who was an important influence in the art of rug  More »

Finely hand hooked wool on burlap, imaginary birds and unicorns, a Pearl K. McGown design. She was a rug designer and creator who was an important influence in the art of rug hooking in the early 20th century. The design is perhaps inspired by Renaissance Tapestries. In excellent unused condition, mid 20th century. 20''x25-1/2''. A delightful wall hanging - we can have a sleeve made so it is ready for hanging. We accept time payments and quantity discounts, ** WE GUARANTEE THE AUTHENTICITY OF OUR MERCHANDISE AS REPRESENTED. MEMBERS OF: THE ANTIQUES COUNCIL, THE CAPE COD ANTIQUE DEALERS ASSOCIATION (CCADA). ** 118BX Status: For Sale Reference#: 2102084TB Condition: Excellent Year: mid 20th century Country: American Maker: Pearl K. McGown design Height: 25.5 in. (64.77 cm) Width: 20 in. (50.80 cm) Title: Hooked Rug   « Less

THIS ITEM IS ON HOLD --- Hand hooked, wool on burlap, floral design, professionally cleaned, one small repair and very slight wear on one corner, otherwise excellent original  More »

THIS ITEM IS ON HOLD --- Hand hooked, wool on burlap, floral design, professionally cleaned, one small repair and very slight wear on one corner, otherwise excellent original condition, American, circa 1930. 19''x29-1/2''.   « Less