Antique Kilim from Turkey, nineteenth centurySometimes weavers acquire wools whose colors are so spectacular that they opt to let them dominate the composition, keeping  More »

Antique Kilim from Turkey, nineteenth centurySometimes weavers acquire wools whose colors are so spectacular that they opt to let them dominate the composition, keeping design to a minimum. This exceptionally beautiful antique Anatolian Kilim is one such piece. The design is simply three vertical zig-zag stripes comprised by softly variegated greens and oranges of the most beautiful hue. Color like this requires virtually no design. Style: Kilim Origin: Turkey Size: 5. ft 11 in x 8. ft 02 in (1.80 m x 2.49 m)   « Less

Antique Bessarabian Kilim Rug from Bulgaria, late nineteenth century - Antique Bessarabian kilims of Romania and Bulgaria tend to relate to the more naturalistic designs of  More »

Antique Bessarabian Kilim Rug from Bulgaria, late nineteenth century - Antique Bessarabian kilims of Romania and Bulgaria tend to relate to the more naturalistic designs of Western European rugs and tapestries. While this striking example has the customary floral sprays and vines, they are treated much more abstractly than usual, relating more to the geometric style of kilims from nearby Turkey. The colors of this example are especially beautiful, with their pastel reds, yellows, and blues set dramatically against the black ground. Style: Bessarabian Origin: Romania Size: 4. ft 08 in x 8. ft 02 in (1.42 m x 2.49 m)   « Less

Woven in a refined style, this needlepoint carpet features a glorious tiled pattern with cameos and bouquets surrounded by scrollwork wreaths that form a secondary tile  More »

Woven in a refined style, this needlepoint carpet features a glorious tiled pattern with cameos and bouquets surrounded by scrollwork wreaths that form a secondary tile pattern between each frame. Each repeating pattern includes peachy scrollwork and a traditional floral bouquet over a subtle taupe field with shadowed border outlines that add a three-dimensional appearance. Style: Needlepoint Origin: England Size: 5. ft 08 in x 8. ft 02 in (1.73 m x 2.49 m)   « Less

Modern Deco Rug designed by Agam, Israel, circa 1980 A strikingly modern design reminiscent of Miro and Bolotovsky is set against a clear ivory ground on this rug designed  More »

Modern Deco Rug designed by Agam, Israel, circa 1980 A strikingly modern design reminiscent of Miro and Bolotovsky is set against a clear ivory ground on this rug designed by the noted Israeli architect Yakov Agam, whose signature appears at the lower right. Circles and ovals intersect parallel bars with colors shifting as they overlap. Here the two dimensional realm of rug design merges with sculpture as portions of the bars bulge up into high pile half cylinders. Style: Art Deco Origin: Israel Size: 5. ft 06 in x 8. ft 03 in (1.68 m x 2.51 m)   « Less

This Agra carpet rug features a dramatic ogival medallion flanked by two cartouche segments and pendants over a brilliant golden field with subtle floral patterns in a  More »

This Agra carpet rug features a dramatic ogival medallion flanked by two cartouche segments and pendants over a brilliant golden field with subtle floral patterns in a delicate palette of tonal colors. The refined design is completed by an inner border of strongly outlined cloudbands followed by a Herati-leaf border woven with intricate vinescrolls. Style: Agra Origin: India Size: 5. ft 02 in x 8. ft 03 in (1.57 m x 2.51 m)   « Less

Style: Chinese Origin: China Size: 5. ft 05 in x 8. ft 03 in (1.65 m x 2.51 m)

Style: Chinese Origin: China Size: 5. ft 05 in x 8. ft 03 in (1.65 m x 2.51 m)   « Less

Woven with two columns of classic gul motifs featuring lathhooks and stepped polygons inset with geometric star motifs. The traditional gul pattern is tiled with smaller  More »

Woven with two columns of classic gul motifs featuring lathhooks and stepped polygons inset with geometric star motifs. The traditional gul pattern is tiled with smaller medallions, combs and tribal protection symbols set off by a dramatic midnight-blue field. Decorated with a branching latchhook design, the colorful, segmented borders feature exquisite shades of turquoise-blue and jade-green. Style: Shirvan Origin: Caucasus Size: 4. ft 01 in x 8. ft 04 in (1.24 m x 2.54 m)   « Less

This romantic, English-style tapestry features classic stylistic elements, such as delicately-shaded ribbons, floral garlands, architectural scrollwork and advanced shading  More »

This romantic, English-style tapestry features classic stylistic elements, such as delicately-shaded ribbons, floral garlands, architectural scrollwork and advanced shading and shadows. The painting in the inner frame depicts a classic Boucher-style pastoral scene with a reclining couple accompanied by a shaggy dog. Style: Tapestry Origin: England Size: 4. ft 05 in x 8. ft 04 in (1.35 m x 2.54 m)   « Less

Antique Green Indian Agra Rug, Origin: India, Circa: Turn of the 20th Century - 1900 - Here is a truly wonderful antique Oriental rug – an antique Oriental  More »

Antique Green Indian Agra Rug, Origin: India, Circa: Turn of the 20th Century - 1900 - Here is a truly wonderful antique Oriental rug – an antique Oriental green Agra Rug which was woven in India some time around the turn of the twentieth century. This rug represents something genuinely special, and is a testament to the artisans who produced it. A phenomenal piece, this rug possesses many of the qualities most sought after by collectors and experts, and would bring beauty and sophistication to any home. A geometric arabesque incorporating a series of intertwining motifs woven in a classic combination of olive, khaki, taupe, magenta and green decorates the field while detailed guard-bands and lotus-blossom borders complete the sophisticated style of this Indian carpet. Simply put, this rug is a remarkable piece of work. A sophisticated and gorgeous design and composition combine to make this rug something more than a decorative piece: they combine to make it a veritable work of art. Style: Agra Origin: India Size: 5. ft 09 in x 8. ft 05 in (1.75 m x 2.57 m)   « Less

Antique Bakshaish Runner, Persia, late nineteenth centuryAn allover lattice of concentric stepped diamonds in black and various earthen tones repeats across the field of this  More »

Antique Bakshaish Runner, Persia, late nineteenth centuryAn allover lattice of concentric stepped diamonds in black and various earthen tones repeats across the field of this charming antique Bakshaish. The geometric precision of the field is offset by the spontaneous alternations and rhythms in the use of color. The border is minimal, very narrow with a simple reciprocal fret design, simply providing a transition to the broad outer zone of undecorated camel, which provides a lovely, understated frame to the complexity of the field. Style: Bakshaish Origin: Persia Size: 3. ft 11 in x 8. ft 05 in (1.19 m x 2.57 m)   « Less