Antique Tabriz Runner from Northwest Persia, early twentieth centuryA classic Persian Herati pattern in shades of cocoa and sand unfolds in infinite repetition across the  More »

Antique Tabriz Runner from Northwest Persia, early twentieth centuryA classic Persian Herati pattern in shades of cocoa and sand unfolds in infinite repetition across the deep blue ground of this lush antiqueTabriz runner. A pattern of carnations and floral sprays repeats on an ivory ground as the main border, with small serial blossoms as the minor borders to either side. The length of fifteen feet is exceptional, especially among softly colored and finely detailed decorative runners of this type. Style: Tabriz Origin: Persia Size: 3. ft x 15 ft 07 in (0.91 m x 4.75 m)   « Less

Style: Tabriz Origin: Persia Size: 7. ft 07 in x 11 ft 03 in (2.31 m x 3.43 m)

Style: Tabriz Origin: Persia Size: 7. ft 07 in x 11 ft 03 in (2.31 m x 3.43 m)   « Less

Antique Kerman Runner, Persia, early twentieth centuryA dazzling ‘millefleurs’ or thousand flower design reminiscent of Kashmir embroidered shawls proliferates  More »

Antique Kerman Runner, Persia, early twentieth centuryA dazzling ‘millefleurs’ or thousand flower design reminiscent of Kashmir embroidered shawls proliferates across the surface of this lavish antique Kerman runner. The palette of blues, greens, and lavender tones is especially lovely against the warm ivory ground of the field. The border is composed of similar elements, but set against dark ground for contrast. A closer look reveals that leafy vine elements freely cross the boundary between field and border, adding to the feeling of burgeoning lushness. Style: Kerman Origin: Persia Size: 2. ft 10 in x 16 ft 01 in (0.86 m x 4.90 m)   « Less

Antique Seychour Runner, Caucasus, late nineteenth centuryThis sweetly elegant antique Seychour runner has a delicate allover design of stylized flowers in red and green  More »

Antique Seychour Runner, Caucasus, late nineteenth centuryThis sweetly elegant antique Seychour runner has a delicate allover design of stylized flowers in red and green repeating down a pale apricot field. A grand border of large, multi-colored rosettes frames the field, enclosed by reciprocal and zig-zag borders to add framing contrast. While borders of rugs often contrast in scale with the field, it is unusual for the border to be bolder and larger than the field design as it is here. This effect is nicely echoed by the color, which is also richer and more varied in the border while the field is softer and more even in its alternations. Style: Seychour Origin: Caucasus Size: 2. ft 06 in x 16 ft 02 in (0.76 m x 4.93 m)   « Less

Antique Persian Khorassan Rug - Circa - 1920's - Wonderfully modern and spare, rendered in a subdued palette, this early 20th century Khorassan was woven in the famous Amogli  More »

Antique Persian Khorassan Rug - Circa - 1920's - Wonderfully modern and spare, rendered in a subdued palette, this early 20th century Khorassan was woven in the famous Amogli workshop; the Amogli signature is visible in the upper right corner of the rug’s image. An open, cream-colored field is strewn with interlocking boteh shapes. The walnut-brown border and cream-colored field are joined by an ivory meander that encircles the entire field, creating a ton-sur-ton sign wave. Perfect for a mid-century aesthetic. Style: Khorassan Origin: Persia Size: 8. ft x 11 ft 03 in (2.44 m x 3.43 m)   « Less

Antique Persian Tabriz carpet, circa 1900This elegant antique Tabriz runner is graced with a classic pattern of repeating medallions. The overall effect relies on extensive  More »

Antique Persian Tabriz carpet, circa 1900This elegant antique Tabriz runner is graced with a classic pattern of repeating medallions. The overall effect relies on extensive areas of open pale terracotta ground, set off by scalloped traceries of sand flowers on soft blue, reversing the color scheme of the medallions in a masterful counterpoint of palette and design. Style: Tabriz Origin: Persia Size: 2. ft 06 in x 17 ft (0.76 m x 5.18 m)   « Less

Style: Bakshaish Origin: Persia Size: 2. ft 10 in x 17 ft 03 in (0.86 m x 5.26 m)

Style: Bakshaish Origin: Persia Size: 2. ft 10 in x 17 ft 03 in (0.86 m x 5.26 m)   « Less

Style: Kerman Origin: Persia Size: 2. ft 08 in x 17 ft 07 in (0.81 m x 5.36 m)

Style: Kerman Origin: Persia Size: 2. ft 08 in x 17 ft 07 in (0.81 m x 5.36 m)   « Less

This rug is extremely unique. If not for its size, then for its odd, compartmentalized design. The top section of the rug is composed of four lines: two of the lines are  More »

This rug is extremely unique. If not for its size, then for its odd, compartmentalized design. The top section of the rug is composed of four lines: two of the lines are vertical, one of the lines bent into an arc, and the fourth line crosses over all of the other lines in a diagonal pattern. Abstract designs at the lower section of the rug resemble ocean waves or fish. Since this rug is washed with neutral colors, it will match almost any interior design configuration. Its shape makes for an ideal decorative rug beneath long dining tables. Style: Region Specific Origin: Morocco Size: 2. ft 11 in x 17 ft 11 in (0.89 m x 5.46 m)   « Less

Antique Hamedan, late nineteenth centuryWhile twentieth-century examples typified the commercialization of Persian carpet weaving, the earlier, truly antique Hamedans of the  More »

Antique Hamedan, late nineteenth centuryWhile twentieth-century examples typified the commercialization of Persian carpet weaving, the earlier, truly antique Hamedans of the nineteenth century are eagerly sought after as authentic village rugs, like this stunning example. Here a series of diamond medallions linked by bars and terminating in large hooked finials floats against a midnight blue field, with smaller star medallions and ‘boteh’ or paisley motifs in the intervening spaces. The spare, open effect and bold graphic scale of the field design contrast with the finesse and complexity of the ‘crab’ border and the minor vinescroll borders to either side, just as the palette of soft autumnal colors offers a lovely complement to the cool blueness of the field. This extraordinary runner has all the charm and subtlety of the best Caucasian rugs produced somewhat further north. Style: Hamedan Origin: Persia Size: 3. ft x 18 ft 02 in (0.91 m x 5.54 m)   « Less