A vinescroll trellis or Mina Khani design of lush, leafy arabesques repeats with consummate grace and symmetry across the raspberry field of this extraordinary antique  More »

A vinescroll trellis or Mina Khani design of lush, leafy arabesques repeats with consummate grace and symmetry across the raspberry field of this extraordinary antique Kerman. Here the color combinations of ivory, soft ochre, and forest green against the raspberry ground are simply superb. The border has a lavish strapwork arabesque vinescroll set against a creamy ivory ground that offers the perfect framing contrast to the palette of the field. Such a mastery of classic Persian design and color is unusual even among the finest Kermans of this kind. Size: 9. ft 02 in x 30 ft 07 in (2.79 m x 9.32 m)   « Less

Antique Khorassan rug from Persia, circa 1900This magnificent antique Khorassan combines two great classical Persian rug traditions - that of the garden carpet and the prayer  More »

Antique Khorassan rug from Persia, circa 1900This magnificent antique Khorassan combines two great classical Persian rug traditions - that of the garden carpet and the prayer rug. Tall pillar-like trees rise up from the landscape as their leafy branches with pecking birds fill out the surrounding space. Lions recline at their trunks amidst smaller cypresses. The trees do double duty as columns for the prayer arch above. The prayer niche here is actually a window that opens on the a view of paradise in the form of a garden. Elegant vinescrolls on a golden ground comprise the borders, providing a framing contrast to the blue-ground field. Style: Khorassan Origin: Persia Size: 13 ft 03 in x 18 ft 04 in (4.04 m x 5.59 m)   « Less

Antique Amritsar from North India, circa 1900 A classic Persian Heriz or Serapi design provides the point of departure for this elegant and reserved Amritsar. A grand  More »

Antique Amritsar from North India, circa 1900 A classic Persian Heriz or Serapi design provides the point of departure for this elegant and reserved Amritsar. A grand medallion and cornerpieces emitting jutting vines and palmettes dominates the field, with the bold angular drawing comparable to the best Serapi. But unlike the Persian carpets with such designs, this carpet does not apply a vibrant palette of reds, blues and greens. Rather, it displays a subdued palette of gentle mauves, cocoa, tan, and gold in field and border alike, which makes it a first-rate decorative carpet. Style: Amritsar Origin: India Size: 14 ft 05 in x 18 ft 08 in (4.39 m x 5.69 m)   « Less

Antique Amritsar Rug, India, circa 1910 This Antique Amritsar carpet appears as if a prized pendant was placed on a piece of finely woven velvet. The enlarged border  More »

Antique Amritsar Rug, India, circa 1910 This Antique Amritsar carpet appears as if a prized pendant was placed on a piece of finely woven velvet. The enlarged border design is reminiscent of classic 18th century Agra carpets. This carpet has the look of something made for an important Mughal palace. Style: Amritsar Origin: India Size: 12 ft 03 in x 18 ft 08 in (3.73 m x 5.69 m)   « Less

Antique Sultanabad, Persia, late nineteenth centuryAntique Sultanabads are prized for their spirited and monumental rendering of classical Persian designs, but few can offer  More »

Antique Sultanabad, Persia, late nineteenth centuryAntique Sultanabads are prized for their spirited and monumental rendering of classical Persian designs, but few can offer anything approaching the distinctiveness of this outstanding carpet. And while Sultanabads with medallion designs are not rare, it is unusual to find one with such a classically Persian scalloped circular medallion. The rich floral detail within the medallion and across the field is also remarkable for its fidelity to Persian carpets of the Safavid era, as are the palmettes in the border. But above all it is the splendid coloration of the carpet, with such extensive use of green, salmon, and pale blue, that recalls the great Persian masterpieces of the sixteenth century. Style: Sultanabad Origin: Persia Size: 13 ft 02 in x 18 ft 08 in (4.01 m x 5.69 m)   « Less

Antique Sultanabad, Persia, late nineteenth century - Unique in this Antique Sultanabad is the combination of bold, balanced design in the field and border. Dramatic  More »

Antique Sultanabad, Persia, late nineteenth century - Unique in this Antique Sultanabad is the combination of bold, balanced design in the field and border. Dramatic enlarged cartouches create the perfect frame for the striking brick red field with soft ivory curving leaves. Always in demand, this Sultanabad epitomizes the pinnacle of Zeigler carpets known for spacious composition and majestic coloration. Style: Sultanabad Origin: Persia Size: 11 ft 06 in x 19 ft (3.51 m x 5.79 m)   « Less

Epitomizing the talent of Kerman’s carpet weavers and designers, this elegant carpet features a densely-patterned arabesque connected by a secondary grid of vases and  More »

Epitomizing the talent of Kerman’s carpet weavers and designers, this elegant carpet features a densely-patterned arabesque connected by a secondary grid of vases and sinuous vines. A multitude of colorful flower sprays in pink, ivory and pastel blue evoke a classic Kerman aesthetic. The carpet is framed by elegant borders featuring flower-filled palmettes and an ornate vinescroll pattern that contrasts sharply against the dark background. An inscribed cartouche decorates the outer guardbands and completes this spectacular carpet from Kerman. Style: Kerman Origin: Persia Size: 11 ft x 19 ft (3.35 m x 5.79 m)   « Less

Antique Bakshaish, Persia, late nineteenth centuryWhile the weaver wool, and palette of this magnificent carpet show that it is Bakshaish, its design is exceptional among  More »

Antique Bakshaish, Persia, late nineteenth centuryWhile the weaver wool, and palette of this magnificent carpet show that it is Bakshaish, its design is exceptional among carpets of this type. More reminiscent of a Serapi or perhaps a Farahan, the field has a monumental medallion design with cornerpieces, all filled with arabesque vinescroll ornamentation. The ‘turtle’ vinescroll border is beautifully rendered on a finer scale that contrasts nicely with the monumentality of the field. Despite the eclectic aspect of the design, the crisp, animated drawing and beautiful coloration are classic Bakshaish. Style: Bakshaish Origin: Persia Size: 14 ft 08 in x 19 ft 04 in (4.47 m x 5.89 m)   « Less

Antique Ukrainian Rug, late nineteenth centuryA lion rests majestically on rustic terrain framed by a floral medallion at the center of this magnificent carpet. The medallion  More »

Antique Ukrainian Rug, late nineteenth centuryA lion rests majestically on rustic terrain framed by a floral medallion at the center of this magnificent carpet. The medallion is set amidst an open field framed only at the upper and lower edges by thin garlands. While the design and coloration draw upon the grand repertoire of French Savonnerie carpets, the all-wool foundation and weave show that it was made in the Ukraine under the Czars as an imperial Russian counterpart to Savonnerie production. The proud, noble face of the lion is unusually expressive for pictorial rugs and textiles of this sort, perhaps adding a distinct Russian or Ukrainian touch. Size: 13 ft 08 in x 14 ft 09 in (4.17 m x 4.50 m)   « Less

Fragment of an antique Alcaraz carpet, Spain, 16th century Though we can only see a portion of it, this lovely fragment of a classical Spanish Alcaraz carpet displays a  More »

Fragment of an antique Alcaraz carpet, Spain, 16th century Though we can only see a portion of it, this lovely fragment of a classical Spanish Alcaraz carpet displays a lovely acanthus vinescroll pattern in a classicizing Renaissance style of the type that evolved in the period following the Reconquista under Ferdinand and Isabella. The geometric border, however, still harks back to the Moorish past in which carpet weaving originated in Spain. The sweet, gentle palette of sepia set against ivory accentuates the dignified classic reserve of the design. Size: 1. ft 06 in x 1. ft 11 in (0.46 m x 0.58 m)   « Less