Yuruk Divan Cover from Eastern Turkey, late 18th/early 19th century A series of medallions derived from the classical Turkish 'Small Pattern Holbein' pattern are arranged in  More »

Yuruk Divan Cover from Eastern Turkey, late 18th/early 19th century A series of medallions derived from the classical Turkish 'Small Pattern Holbein' pattern are arranged in horizontal rows separated by borders on this arresting antique Yuruk Divan cover. The piece has an hourglass and pinwheel border whose fine detail and scale nicely complement the details of the field. Although it looks like the right border is missing, the rug was made this way. A corresponding piece with the left border left out was the other half of the rug, woven separately so that they could each be tucked more easily into the horizontal crease between the seat and back of a Turkish sofa or Divan as upholstery covers. The deep palette of reds, magenta, blues, and apricot with ivory accents sets the design off to great effect. Style: Yuruk Origin: Turkey Size: 3. ft 02 in x 6. ft 02 in (0.97 m x 1.88 m)   « Less

Antique Bidjar Persian Wagireh Rug, late 19th century - Silk - This opulent Bijar is almost jewel-like in its rich and elegant detail. The drawing of the design with its  More »

Antique Bidjar Persian Wagireh Rug, late 19th century - Silk - This opulent Bijar is almost jewel-like in its rich and elegant detail. The drawing of the design with its medallions and vinescrolls of arabesques is remarkably faithful to classical forerunners. The clarity of the color in rich terracotta, aubergine, soft blue, and pale apricot is extraordinary. The dramatic effect of the single black field medallion plays beautifully against the black-ground border of fine vines and flowers, while the two ivory minor borders echo the ivory medallions at the top and bottom of the field. A masterpiece of delicacy and harmonious counterpoint. Style: Bidjar / Bijar Origin: Persia Size: 4. ft 08 in x 6. ft 03 in (1.42 m x 1.91 m)   « Less

Antique Swedish Rya Rug - circa 1920 - This magnificent Swedish Rya rug adapts the traditional vocabulary of antique Swedish Rollakan tapestry coverlets to a thick pile or  More »

Antique Swedish Rya Rug - circa 1920 - This magnificent Swedish Rya rug adapts the traditional vocabulary of antique Swedish Rollakan tapestry coverlets to a thick pile or Rya format. Like the Rollakan, the designs are pictorial but highly stylized or abstract with human and plant forms arranged in vertical columns. The palette is at once both cool and warm with its juxtaposition of slate blue, yellow, and apricot tones. Style: Rya Origin: Scandinavia Size: 4. ft 09 in x 6. ft 03 in (1.45 m x 1.91 m)   « Less

Norwegian, early twentieth century Antique Norwegian rugs and carpets often stand apart among Scandinavian carpets by virtue of their shorter pile and western European  More »

Norwegian, early twentieth century Antique Norwegian rugs and carpets often stand apart among Scandinavian carpets by virtue of their shorter pile and western European design, like this splendid example. The Neo-classical design and palette relate more to modish French Savonnerie carpets and Aubusson tapestries than to Scandinavian Rya or Rollakan rugs. Here the soft red roses and leafy branches are arrayed amidst a central scrolled medallion and cornerpieces in soft aubergine on a warm tan ground. Only the simple dot and zig-zag border retains the Scandinavian folk art heritage. Style: Art Deco Origin: Scandinavia Size: 4. ft 06 in x 6. ft 03 in (1.37 m x 1.91 m)   « Less

Woven with smoky blues, oxidized browns and subtle ivory accents, this tasteful medallion carpet is full of minute details and designs from the Gashgia people, including the  More »

Woven with smoky blues, oxidized browns and subtle ivory accents, this tasteful medallion carpet is full of minute details and designs from the Gashgia people, including the finely-serrated outlines, branching flower and fruit motifs and border palmettes.   « Less

This dramatic carpet from the Farahan district features a characteristically dense Herati pattern in a Mina Khani-style arrangement that allows small amounts of the dark blue  More »

This dramatic carpet from the Farahan district features a characteristically dense Herati pattern in a Mina Khani-style arrangement that allows small amounts of the dark blue field to peek through. Multiple guardbands, taupe inner borders embellished with latchhook-pyramids and colorful border motifs set on neutral ground complete this richly-colored design.   « Less

44478 Antique Silk Ningshia, China, nineteenth century - Geometric perfection reigns supreme on this exquisite antique Ningshia, undoubtedly produced in an imperial Chinese  More »

44478 Antique Silk Ningshia, China, nineteenth century - Geometric perfection reigns supreme on this exquisite antique Ningshia, undoubtedly produced in an imperial Chinese workshop. In the field an octagonal lattice design with rosette cores repeats across a gold and sand ground subtly articulated with a fretwork pattern. The main border consists of openwork cartouches, each containing cloudbands in combination with a range of motifs – interlace, seashells, rosettes, in alternation with segments of diamond pattern, An inner border of simple circles and an open outer zone add the requisite simplicity to balance the rich ornamentalism of the remaining areas.   « Less

Antique Sultanabad Wagireh Rug, Late 19th Century Gorgeous coloration dominates this fantastic Sultanabad wagireh or sampler. Woven to demonstrate different designs for  More »

Antique Sultanabad Wagireh Rug, Late 19th Century Gorgeous coloration dominates this fantastic Sultanabad wagireh or sampler. Woven to demonstrate different designs for larger carpets, these samplers are sought after for their unparalleled uniqueness. Style: Sultanabad Origin: Persia Size: 5. ft 04 in x 6. ft 03 in (1.63 m x 1.91 m)   « Less

Featuring the tribal styling of post-Muslim Morocco, this rug is sashed by a vibrant array of colors. Multifarious in design, North African pendants flank a kaleidoscopic  More »

Featuring the tribal styling of post-Muslim Morocco, this rug is sashed by a vibrant array of colors. Multifarious in design, North African pendants flank a kaleidoscopic blot that resembles the shape of a tree seed. Like a layer of thin oil, these designs sit atop a gradient of colors that resembles an Egyptian sunrise. With bars of teal and tan, the circumference of the rug allows the viewer to peek into the sky behind the foreground design, giving the rug new dimensions all its own. Style: Region Specific Origin: Morocco Size: 5. ft 02 in x 6. ft 04 in (1.57 m x 1.93 m)   « Less

Antique Bakshaish Long Rug, late nineteenth century An allover pattern of stylized flower heads or miniature palmettes repeats in staggered array across the deep camel field  More »

Antique Bakshaish Long Rug, late nineteenth century An allover pattern of stylized flower heads or miniature palmettes repeats in staggered array across the deep camel field of this charming little antique Bakshaish. A classic Northwest Persian vinescroll border enclosed the field, with an external camel open edge reminiscent of Serabs. A lovely decorative piece drawn from all the best Northwest Persian traditions. Style: Bakshaish Origin: Persia Size: 3. ft 02 in x 6. ft 04 in (0.97 m x 1.93 m)   « Less