Featuring an interesting all-over stripe pattern comprised of arrows or elongated chevrons, this Gabbeh rug is an extremely colorful example of regional weavings produced  More »

Featuring an interesting all-over stripe pattern comprised of arrows or elongated chevrons, this Gabbeh rug is an extremely colorful example of regional weavings produced with handspun wool and natural plant dyes. In the traditional tribal style, this Gabbeh rug includes several human figures and animals rendered in a simple geometric style that adds to the appeal of the abstract rug. Size: 1. ft 11 in x 2. ft 09 in (0.58 m x 0.84 m)   « Less

Style: Bakshaish Origin: Persia Size: 3. ft 04 in x 5. ft 08 in (1.02 m x 1.73 m)

Style: Bakshaish Origin: Persia Size: 3. ft 04 in x 5. ft 08 in (1.02 m x 1.73 m)   « Less

Antique Bakhtiari Persian Carpet, circa 1900 This fantastic Bakhtiari gallery rug is unparalleled. Having an overall paisley design in beautiful earth tones, the design  More »

Antique Bakhtiari Persian Carpet, circa 1900 This fantastic Bakhtiari gallery rug is unparalleled. Having an overall paisley design in beautiful earth tones, the design then changes to a small compartment of lattice work on one end. Why the weaver decided to change the design completely adds to the intriguing and mysterious nature of carpet weaving. Style: Bakhtiari Origin: Persia Size: 3. ft 08 in x 9. ft 06 in (1.12 m x 2.90 m)   « Less

Style: Kurdish Origin: Persia Size: 3. ft 06 in x 9. ft 11 in (1.07 m x 3.02 m)

Style: Kurdish Origin: Persia Size: 3. ft 06 in x 9. ft 11 in (1.07 m x 3.02 m)   « Less

Style: North West Origin: Persia Size: 3. ft 05 in x 10 ft (1.04 m x 3.05 m)

Style: North West Origin: Persia Size: 3. ft 05 in x 10 ft (1.04 m x 3.05 m)   « Less

Antique Zakatala carpet, late nineteenth centuryAmong Caucasian rugs antique Zakatalas are prized for their powerful, energetic drawing and graphic coloration, perhaps even  More »

Antique Zakatala carpet, late nineteenth centuryAmong Caucasian rugs antique Zakatalas are prized for their powerful, energetic drawing and graphic coloration, perhaps even more than Kazaks, as this spectacular example clearly shows. A series of small medallions and angular paisley forms in red, blue, green, and sandy gold floats across the rich chocolate ground, undoubtedly made from natural, undyed wool. Their spacing is irregular and free, imparting excitement to the design alongside the bold color effects. A variant of the so-called 'dragon' border provides a lively finish with its alternating colors against a rich red ground. A masterpiece of authentic village weaving. Style: Zakatala Origin: Caucasus Size: 3. ft 07 in x 11 ft 01 in (1.09 m x 3.38 m)   « Less

This runner-style carpet from Shirvan features a traditional stacked-medallion pattern decorated with quatrefoils comprised of fetter symbols and secondary elements including  More »

This runner-style carpet from Shirvan features a traditional stacked-medallion pattern decorated with quatrefoils comprised of fetter symbols and secondary elements including rosettes and symbolic hook motifs. In addition to the main borders that feature colorful stepped polygons decorated with a hooked-star variation, this Shirvan runner features dual guardbands embellished with a repeating lozenge pattern featuring ivory accents. Style: Shirvan Origin: Caucasus Size: 3. ft 06 in x 11 ft 02 in (1.07 m x 3.40 m)   « Less

Produced in Southern Iran, this double-medallion, runner-style rug features the best of Persia’s distinct carpet weaving schools. With clear colors in the classic  More »

Produced in Southern Iran, this double-medallion, runner-style rug features the best of Persia’s distinct carpet weaving schools. With clear colors in the classic ivory, blue, and burnt sienna triad and a bold, double-medallion design, this carpet exemplifies the style of the Afshar weavers, who expertly combine symbolic motifs and medallions in a northwestern style with woven inscriptions and elements that are classically Persian. Style: Afshar Origin: Persia Size: 3. ft 05 in x 11 ft 03 in (1.04 m x 3.43 m)   « Less

Antique Bakshaish Persian Runner, Late 19th Century This extraordinary Bakshaish runner is like no other. With rich chocolate brown camel hair, this runner finds few related  More »

Antique Bakshaish Persian Runner, Late 19th Century This extraordinary Bakshaish runner is like no other. With rich chocolate brown camel hair, this runner finds few related examples. This sparse archaic design is coupled with small human figures adding to the folk-like execution in the drawing Size: 3. ft 01 in x 10 ft (0.94 m x 3.05 m)   « Less

Style: Kurdish Origin: Persia Size: 3. ft 10 in x 11 ft 03 in (1.17 m x 3.43 m)

Style: Kurdish Origin: Persia Size: 3. ft 10 in x 11 ft 03 in (1.17 m x 3.43 m)   « Less