Woven with brilliant red borders and a bold color palette, this needlepoint rug foreshadows the arts and crafts movement and contemporary English designs with a variety of  More »

Woven with brilliant red borders and a bold color palette, this needlepoint rug foreshadows the arts and crafts movement and contemporary English designs with a variety of intertwining knotwork patterns, Oriental fretwork borders, Islamic-influenced stars and European fleur de lis octofoils paired with white lilies set in geometric tiles. Style: Needlepoint Origin: England Size: 6. ft 05 in x 8. ft 05 in (1.96 m x 2.57 m)   « Less

A rich, dynamic design of angular pomegranate vine sprays sprawls across the field of this exquisite antique Khotan. The field is enclosed by a succession of multiple narrow  More »

A rich, dynamic design of angular pomegranate vine sprays sprawls across the field of this exquisite antique Khotan. The field is enclosed by a succession of multiple narrow borders – meanders, rosettes, barber poles, vinescrolls, and cloudbands. The overall design is quite complex and densely patterned, although the ultimate effect is reserved and sweetly decorative because of the soft, mellow amber coloration used consistently throughout the rug. This lushly soft tonality is enhanced further by lustrous quality of the wool. Style: Khotan Origin: East Turkestan Size: 8. ft 09 in x 16 ft 08 in (2.67 m x 5.08 m)   « Less

Antique American Ingrain Carpet, early twentieth century - This elegant antique Ingrain carpet has an eclectic appeal for those who like the richness of Oriental design  More »

Antique American Ingrain Carpet, early twentieth century - This elegant antique Ingrain carpet has an eclectic appeal for those who like the richness of Oriental design coupled with the reserved precision and texture of the flatwoven Aubusson carpets of France. The soft palette of cinnamon and warm ivory accented with the sparing use of burgundy provides a n effective contrast that is still subtle and decorative. Style: Ingrain Origin: America Size: 7. ft 04 in x 8. ft 10 in (2.24 m x 2.69 m)   « Less

This stunning antique Kurdish carpet has a design made up of multiple borders arranged in stripes. Each of the borders has the same pattern -a running vinescroll emitting  More »

This stunning antique Kurdish carpet has a design made up of multiple borders arranged in stripes. Each of the borders has the same pattern -a running vinescroll emitting flowers in the form of ‘Botehs’ or paisley motifs. Only the varying coloration distinguishes the various stripes from one another. The designs of the borders proper are wholly different. The main border has pomegranate blossoms derived from Anatolian or Turkish village rugs, while the minor borders consist of pinwheel rosettes. Kurdish rugs are distinguished from other weavings largely by their taste for incredibly beautiful and varied color. In that sense this lovely rug is Kurdish through and through. Style: Kurdish Origin: Persia Size: 6. ft 01 in x 16 ft (1.85 m x 4.88 m)   « Less

Antique Khotan, East Turkestan, circa 1900An allover pomegranate vinescroll trellis stylized in strident geometry unfolds dramatically against a deep blue-black ground on  More »

Antique Khotan, East Turkestan, circa 1900An allover pomegranate vinescroll trellis stylized in strident geometry unfolds dramatically against a deep blue-black ground on this stately and monumental antique Khotan. A main cloudband border encloses the field, its gentle spiraling curvature nicely counterpointing the angular accents of the pomegranate vinescrolls. Finely detailed borders of Turkoman hooked motifs make up the outer borders, reaffirming the geometry of the field on a smaller scale. Style: Khotan Origin: East Turkestan Size: 9. ft 01 in x 15 ft 09 in (2.77 m x 4.80 m)   « Less

Moroccan Oriental Rug, mid 20th century - A neutrally-colored rug of the Moroccan-Oriental design, this piece of art comprises traditional Moroccan art and Central Asian  More »

Moroccan Oriental Rug, mid 20th century - A neutrally-colored rug of the Moroccan-Oriental design, this piece of art comprises traditional Moroccan art and Central Asian nomadic styling. The dark lines in the carpet appear to be faded, speckled with individual hairs from the thick, snowy fur. The lines clash, creating large rhombi in the center of the piece. The largest of these rhombi divide themselves into smaller diamonds, where multitudes of lines across in a chaotic display. Hemmed designs of chevron check marks fleck the sides of the rug, while the rhombi disappear into an ocean of snowy white fur at the top and bottom of the mat. A truly stunning pattern with high contrast. Style: Region Specific Origin: Morocco Size: 5. ft x 10 ft (1.52 m x 3.05 m)   « Less

Antique Azerbaijan Caucasian Long Rug, early nineteenth century - Many antique Northwest Persian village rugs are closely related to weaving from further north in the  More »

Antique Azerbaijan Caucasian Long Rug, early nineteenth century - Many antique Northwest Persian village rugs are closely related to weaving from further north in the Caucasus, like this stunning example. The field consists of a serrated leaf lattice linked by rosettes, with smaller geometricized floral motifs inside the lattice compartments. The border, made up of double serrated leaves and rosettes is also based on the helical garland border of Chi-chi Kuba rugs of the Caucasus. However, the weave, the yellow ground, and the relative freedom of the drawing are distinctively Northwest Persian. An exciting piece, it may have been woven by Kurds. The large scale open design and the use of saffron yellow converge and make this one of the most fantastic runners in today's market. Style: Azerbaijan Origin: Caucasus Size: 5. ft 11 in x 15 ft (1.80 m x 4.57 m)   « Less

Early 20th century - A finely detailed Herati pattern sprawls kinetically across the lovely, soft apricot field of this wonderful antique Amritsar Oriental rug. The details  More »

Early 20th century - A finely detailed Herati pattern sprawls kinetically across the lovely, soft apricot field of this wonderful antique Amritsar Oriental rug. The details in burgundy stand out initially, but further perusal discloses additional elements in mauve tones that receded into the ground, enriching the design without overburdening it. A splash of burgundy at the edges provides just hint at cornerpieces, while the elegant interlacing vine of the border introduces a very different effect in scale and form as a counterpoint to the field. Style: Amritsar Origin: India Size: 12 ft 11 in x 13 ft 08 in (3.94 m x 4.17 m)   « Less

Antique Yomud from West Turkestan, late nineteenth centuryA classic Turkoman 'Dyrnak' pattern spreads across the surface of elegant antique Yomud main carpet. The 'Dyrnak' or  More »

Antique Yomud from West Turkestan, late nineteenth centuryA classic Turkoman 'Dyrnak' pattern spreads across the surface of elegant antique Yomud main carpet. The 'Dyrnak' or diamond-shaped medallions with hooked edges have varied internal color effects, and these are then arranged so that similar colored medallions form long diagonal rows. The overall effect is tessellated or tile-like in its geometric purity and precision. A serrated stylized double curled-leaf vinescroll or 'Ovadan' on a white ground comprises the border, echoing the precision of the field on an even finer scale. Style: Yomud Origin: West Turkestan Size: 5. ft 10 in x 10 ft 10 in (1.78 m x 3.30 m)   « Less

Antique Khirgiz Felt Long Rug - Few nomadic carpets have the boldness and graphic power of this extraordinary antique Khirgiz felt applique. A monumental long medallion with  More »

Antique Khirgiz Felt Long Rug - Few nomadic carpets have the boldness and graphic power of this extraordinary antique Khirgiz felt applique. A monumental long medallion with finials occupies most of the field, reinforced by multiple red outlines against an ivory ground. A thin border of circle rosettes encloses the composition. A fine irregular mesh of tiny globules covers the ivory ground, adding to its animated, kinetic quality. It is surrounded yet again by a neutral open field, which makes the design appear to float freely in space. Style: Region Specific Origin: Central Asia Size: 4. ft 06 in x 11 ft 03 in (1.37 m x 3.43 m)   « Less