Faded with age, a beautiful tan and brown layer of tangled floral designs fill the symmetrical guard border. Countless threads weave throughout this massive rug. Space is  More »

Faded with age, a beautiful tan and brown layer of tangled floral designs fill the symmetrical guard border. Countless threads weave throughout this massive rug. Space is utilized immaculately by the designer of this breathtaking rug. A monochromatic color scheme makes full use of the power of contrast, giving the viewer a sense of infinite space and endlessness. Tiny medallions and characters compose a much larger central design, flecked with tinier designs like the scales of a lizard. This is singly one of the most beautiful rugs we have ever come across. Style: Tabriz Origin: Persia Size: 13 ft 02 in x 20 ft 02 in (4.01 m x 6.15 m)   « Less

Antique Khorassan, Persia, circa 1900 Golden vines sprouting leaves and small palmettes spiral in on themselves against a cool, deep blue ground on this sumptuous  More »

Antique Khorassan, Persia, circa 1900 Golden vines sprouting leaves and small palmettes spiral in on themselves against a cool, deep blue ground on this sumptuous antique Khorassan. Fort the most part though, the field yields pride of place to the broad and magnificent cartouche border in soft tone s of blue on a rich golden-tan ground. Minor vinescroll borders on blue and cinnamon provide an additional; framing accent. Style: Khorassan Origin: Persia Size: 8. ft 07 in x 11 ft 05 in (2.62 m x 3.48 m)   « Less

Antique Farahan, Persia, late nineteenth centuryIn place of the medallion design customary on fine antique Farahans, this extraordinary example has an allover design of flame  More »

Antique Farahan, Persia, late nineteenth centuryIn place of the medallion design customary on fine antique Farahans, this extraordinary example has an allover design of flame palmettes and Harshang or ‘crab’ flowers derived from classical Persian and Caucasian carpets. The drawing is elegant yet slightly tribal and exciting, but what really makes this carpet so exquisite is the balance between the soft apricot tones of the field and the deep sage green ground. This color juxtaposition is reversed in the border where a stunning interlacing arabesque vinescroll in green is set against a creamy pale apricot ground. Rarely do color and design interact with such beauty and synergy. Style: Sarouk Origin: Persia Size: 19 ft 01 in x 20 ft 05 in (5.82 m x 6.22 m)   « Less

Antique Persian Kerman Rug, late 19th centuryThis outstanding antique Kerman preserves a classic design from the great era of Persian court carpets. The red ground central  More »

Antique Persian Kerman Rug, late 19th centuryThis outstanding antique Kerman preserves a classic design from the great era of Persian court carpets. The red ground central medallion and cornerpieces display the cloudband arabesque, with floral wreaths or sprays arranged symmetrically around blue rosettes in the ivory areas. The whole field pulsates with sinuous ogival rhythms as each adjacent medallion tapers and swells from one to another. But ultimately the classic control and restraint predominates in the relatively simple narrow borders that frame and complete the entire composition. Style: Kerman Origin: Persia Size: 9. ft x 11 ft 06 in (2.74 m x 3.51 m)   « Less

Antique Sultanabad rug, Persia, late 19th Century Gracefully drawn flowers bloom across the soft red field of this antique Sultanabad in a design of bi-lateral symmetry. An  More »

Antique Sultanabad rug, Persia, late 19th Century Gracefully drawn flowers bloom across the soft red field of this antique Sultanabad in a design of bi-lateral symmetry. An undulating vine runs between palmettes in the dark blue border; this curvilinear framing element complements the fluidity of the field. The overall effect is one of effortlessness: a floral design that is delicate without being fussy. Style: Sultanabad Origin: Persia Size: 13 ft 10 in x 20 ft 06 in (4.22 m x 6.25 m)   « Less

Antique Nain, Persia, twentieth centuryAntique Nain carpets like this are famed for the minute precision of their weave and the elegance of their design. Here a central  More »

Antique Nain, Persia, twentieth centuryAntique Nain carpets like this are famed for the minute precision of their weave and the elegance of their design. Here a central arabesque medallion of circular form spews forth an array of arabesque finials so finely elaborated that each is actually a miniature medallion of its own. A circular border encloses the field, defining concave triangular cornerpieces with arabesque interior details against a deep aubergine ground. A main border of palmettes and arabesque festoons encloses the field, repeating its soft creamy coloration. It is unusual that a virtuoso piece of this kind is also a first-rate decorative carpet. Style: Nain Origin: Persia Size: 20 ft x 20 ft 07 in (6.10 m x 6.27 m)   « Less

Antique Aubusson Rug, 19th century - This lovely Aubusson is virtually all frame. The field consists only of staggered roses on an ivory ground. The interest of the design  More »

Antique Aubusson Rug, 19th century - This lovely Aubusson is virtually all frame. The field consists only of staggered roses on an ivory ground. The interest of the design lies in the grand border of rich moldings and scrolled cartouches that encloses and defines the carpet majestically from without. Supremely decorative by virtue of its understated field and its monumental yet simple frame, this carpet epitomizes the reserved design for which Aubussons are prized. Style: Aubusson Origin: France Size: 20 ft x 20 ft 08 in (6.10 m x 6.30 m)   « Less

43477 Antique Oushak, Turkey, late nineteenth century - A classic centralized design of vine spays and palmettes in shades of deep tan and salmon floats gracefully across  More »

43477 Antique Oushak, Turkey, late nineteenth century - A classic centralized design of vine spays and palmettes in shades of deep tan and salmon floats gracefully across the soft sand field of this supremely elegant antique Oushak. A large radial cluster of curling leaves provides a subtle form of medallion, although maintaining the general effect of an allover design. The vinescroll border reverses the color effects of the field for a bit of contrast within the overall tone-on-tone palette of the carpet. The delicacy of the coloration is matched by the luster and softness of the Angora wool pile. Style: Oushak / Ushak Origin: Turkey Size: 8. ft 07 in x 11 ft 06 in (2.62 m x 3.51 m)   « Less

This traditional Chinese carpet features a stark field woven in a dramatic shade of indigo blue. Camel-colored borders decorated with vases, lanterns, a tea set and  More »

This traditional Chinese carpet features a stark field woven in a dramatic shade of indigo blue. Camel-colored borders decorated with vases, lanterns, a tea set and traditional items from a shisha cafe complete this minimalist carpet. Style: Chinese Origin: China Size: 9. ft 02 in x 11 ft 06 in (2.79 m x 3.51 m)   « Less

Antique Aubusson, France, late nineteenth centuryOn this remarkably delicate antique Aubusson, a cluster of realistically rendered flowers constitutes a central medallion  More »

Antique Aubusson, France, late nineteenth centuryOn this remarkably delicate antique Aubusson, a cluster of realistically rendered flowers constitutes a central medallion within an open field, surrounded by a larger oval frame of garlands and festoons. The border proper is comprised by cartouche cornerpieces and the rectangular panels between them which are filled in turn by swags and acanthus scrolls. An outer zone or border in mauve-tan adds the final framing touch to a adesign of the utmost subtlety. Style: Aubusson Origin: France Size: 17 ft 03 in x 20 ft 10 in (5.26 m x 6.35 m)   « Less