Style: Swedish Kilim Origin: Scandinavia Size: 7. ft 03 in x 10 ft 08 in (2.21 m x 3.25 m)

Style: Swedish Kilim Origin: Scandinavia Size: 7. ft 03 in x 10 ft 08 in (2.21 m x 3.25 m)   « Less

This Kerman-style carpet features an octofoil medallion defined by plump leaves with strongly-emphasized ogival curves surrounding an eight-pointed star that radiates  More »

This Kerman-style carpet features an octofoil medallion defined by plump leaves with strongly-emphasized ogival curves surrounding an eight-pointed star that radiates from a central rosette. Ogival spandrels, ornate scrolling edges and detailed floral sprays complete the exquisite carpet field while multiple guardbands and dynamic secondary borders filled with accents in a subtle shade of ice blue frame this exceptional carpet. Style: Kerman Origin: Persia Size: 9. ft x 10 ft 09 in (2.74 m x 3.28 m)   « Less

Woven by the Bakhtiari people of southwest Iran, this large, room-sized carpet shows the stunning results achieved by regional weaving studios that combined traditional  More »

Woven by the Bakhtiari people of southwest Iran, this large, room-sized carpet shows the stunning results achieved by regional weaving studios that combined traditional tribal motifs with the sophisticated designs and latticework patterns popularized by the royal carpet weavers of Ancient Persia. With an arboreal latticework pattern surrounded by carefully-planned borders, each grid’s unique design, subtle color changes, and contemporary arrangement increases the overall impact of this impressive and exquisitely-nuanced carpet. Style: Bakhtiari Origin: Persia Size: 10 ft 03 in x 10 ft 10 in (3.12 m x 3.30 m)   « Less

Antique Sarouk-Farahan, Persia, late nineteenth centuryA classic Persian medallion composition unfolds elegantly across the field of this exceptional antique  More »

Antique Sarouk-Farahan, Persia, late nineteenth centuryA classic Persian medallion composition unfolds elegantly across the field of this exceptional antique Sarouk-Farahan. The scalloped medallion in rendered in ivory with vinescrolls in soft blue-green. The upper cornerpieces reverse the color scheme of the medallion while continuing its ornamental detail, while the lower cornerpieces have terracotta vines on an ivory ground. The ‘abrash’ of the field background echoes the color changes of the cornerpieces more subtly, with a deep terracotta below and a lighter one above. Blue-green cartouches and black finials sprout from either end of the medallion, surrounded by additional arabesque vinescrolls and palmettes. In contrast to the ultra delicate drawing of the field, the border has a much fleshier vinescroll set dramatically on a black ground, a perfect frame for the central composition Style: Sarouk Origin: Persia Size: 8. ft 10 in x 10 ft 10 in (2.69 m x 3.30 m)   « Less

Woven in the Sultanabad style, this exquisite carpet features a traditional open floral arabesque with gently-arching floral sprays and split-leaf motifs connected by ivory  More »

Woven in the Sultanabad style, this exquisite carpet features a traditional open floral arabesque with gently-arching floral sprays and split-leaf motifs connected by ivory vinescrolls that are offset by the brilliant red field. Finely-detailed guardbands and Persian blue borders filled with exaggerated palmettes and bracketed Herati-leaf motifs complement the brightly-colored field. Style: Sultanabad Origin: Persia Size: 9. ft 02 in x 10 ft 10 in (2.79 m x 3.30 m)   « Less

This superb Sultanabad carpet features a simple yet refined arabesque woven over a burnt orange field. Ivory and indigo palmettes with pronounced petals and exquisite  More »

This superb Sultanabad carpet features a simple yet refined arabesque woven over a burnt orange field. Ivory and indigo palmettes with pronounced petals and exquisite vinescrolls in a delicate shade of green decorate the field along with minute floral motifs, rosettes and lotus-flower palmettes. Indigo borders featuring stepped palmettes and geometric vines with strong, angular curves complete this exceptional arabesque rug from Sultanabad. Style: Sultanabad Origin: Persia Size: 6. ft 10 in x 10 ft 10 in (2.08 m x 3.30 m)   « Less

43712 Antique Bakhshaish, Persia, late nineteenth century - An allover array of highly stylized vine sprays and palmettes in shades of red and terracotta repeats across the  More »

43712 Antique Bakhshaish, Persia, late nineteenth century - An allover array of highly stylized vine sprays and palmettes in shades of red and terracotta repeats across the abrashed blue field of this arresting antique Bakshaish. The drawing is irregular and improvisational, pulsating with spontaneous energy. The abrash or variegation of the field color gives an impression of depth like a limitless sky or sea. The main ‘turtle’ vinescroll border set on red with terracotta ground minor borders offers the perfect contrast to ground color of the field while retaining the tones of the vines and palmettes. Here we see the intuitive sensibilities of villager weavers at their best. Style: Bakshaish Origin: Persia Size: 8. ft 09 in x 11 ft (2.67 m x 3.35 m)   « Less

Antique Farahan ( Fereghan ) Persian Carpet, late nineteenth century - A lovely arabesque medallion provides a central focus for the richly detailed saffron ground of this  More »

Antique Farahan ( Fereghan ) Persian Carpet, late nineteenth century - A lovely arabesque medallion provides a central focus for the richly detailed saffron ground of this sumptuous antique Fereghan. Similarly articulated cornerpieces occupy the ends. Thin wreaths in blue define small transparent medallions across the rest of field, alternating with red and blue palmettes to produce a dense but permeable design texture. A dynamic stylized vinescroll border on a red ground maintains this texture while contributing the necessary framing contrast to the field. Style: Sarouk Origin: Persia Size: 8. ft 01 in x 11 ft 01 in (2.46 m x 3.38 m)   « Less

Antique Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1900This magnificent antique carpet was woven over a hundred years ago by the master weaver Aboul Ghasem Kermani, whose signature appears in  More »

Antique Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1900This magnificent antique carpet was woven over a hundred years ago by the master weaver Aboul Ghasem Kermani, whose signature appears in the upper main border. Truly worthy of the classic Kerman tradition that nourished him, he has given us a luxuriant decorative image of paradise shimmering with cool greens and saffron golds like the mosaics of an ancient mosque or church. Rows of elegant cypresses are poised amidst lush fields of fantastically rendered lilies, carnations, and somniferous poppies set like jewels in a golden crown. The jewel-like main border continues the texture and color of the field across the rest of the carpet, set off only by red guard stripes. For other carpets in our collection made by Master Kermani, see inventory numbers 2991, 3206, 3412, 3416, 2910, and 42108. Style: Kerman Origin: Persia Size: 9. ft 02 in x 11 ft 02 in (2.79 m x 3.40 m)   « Less

Antique Khorassan Persian Rug from Eastern Persia, circa 1900 An elegant symmetrical pattern of vines and palmettes in shades of rust and apricot spreads across the deep blue  More »

Antique Khorassan Persian Rug from Eastern Persia, circa 1900 An elegant symmetrical pattern of vines and palmettes in shades of rust and apricot spreads across the deep blue ground of this lavish yet stately antique Khorassan. Rugs of this type are famed for their adherence to classical Persian design, and this example presents such classic style in all its grandeur. The relatively simple border of palmettes allows the majestic design of the field to take precedence, just as its apricot ground provides a nice, framing contrast to the blue of the field. Style: Khorassan Origin: Persia Size: 8. ft 08 in x 11 ft 02 in (2.64 m x 3.40 m)   « Less