Antique Agra, India, circa 1900A lavish design of shrubs, palmettes, and leafy clusters derived from classical Persian and Mughal Indian carpets repeats symmetrically across  More »

Antique Agra, India, circa 1900A lavish design of shrubs, palmettes, and leafy clusters derived from classical Persian and Mughal Indian carpets repeats symmetrically across the rich amber-ivory field of this superb antique Agra. The design is carefully worked so as to produce the secondary effect of staggered intersecting ovals. Outlined only by slightly darker minor borders, a lush vinescroll main border preserves the same coloration as the field, giving the entire composition a highly decorative, unified impression. The lustrous wool plays off beautifully against the soft color and subtle design. Size: 11 ft 10 in x 19 ft (3.61 m x 5.79 m)   « Less

Antique Tabriz Persia, early 20th century A fine, soft blue radial trellis of vines and palmettes on a delicate salmon ground spreads out from the center of this elegant  More »

Antique Tabriz Persia, early 20th century A fine, soft blue radial trellis of vines and palmettes on a delicate salmon ground spreads out from the center of this elegant Tabriz, with only the hint of a central medallion. The variegated coloration of th ground suggests depth and openness, along with the liberal spacing of the vines. The blue ground border offers a nice contrast and chromatic closure for the dominant salmon tones of the field. Size: 10 ft 03 in x 19 ft 04 in (3.12 m x 5.89 m)   « Less

Antique Aubusson, France, nineteenth centuryReminiscent of a ceiling at Versailles, a classic cameo medallion filled with a bouquet of realistically rendered roses sits  More »

Antique Aubusson, France, nineteenth centuryReminiscent of a ceiling at Versailles, a classic cameo medallion filled with a bouquet of realistically rendered roses sits within a grand frame of moldings and cartouches on this magnificent antique Aubusson. Classically derived acanthus vines and rococo scrolls embellish the frame or border at various points, enclosed by an outer border of helical leaves. Aubussons often have an architectural quality about them, but rarely do they achieve the monumental grandeur of this carpet, enhanced, no doubt, by the soft, tone-on-tone coloration. Size: 13 ft 08 in x 19 ft 05 in (4.17 m x 5.92 m)   « Less

Antique Kashan, Persia, early twentieth centuryA lush allover design of flowering vines and palmettes winds a sinuous path across the rich burgundy field of this luxuriant  More »

Antique Kashan, Persia, early twentieth centuryA lush allover design of flowering vines and palmettes winds a sinuous path across the rich burgundy field of this luxuriant antique Kashan. Despite its enormous complexity and variation, the design is symmetrical and balanced, with an air of dignified formality. The main border is composed of different elements, large burgundy rosettes set on a deep blue ground. Although this reverses the palette of the field, it still maintains a harmonious unity with it. The sparing use of ivory as tiny accents across the entire surface makes the carpet appear to sparkle, along with the luminosity of the lush pile. Size: 12 ft 06 in x 19 ft 05 in (3.81 m x 5.92 m)   « Less

With a subtle medallion and arabesque pattern comprised of many isolated groups of ornate flowers and bouquets, this exquisite carpet from Sarouk defines the region’s  More »

With a subtle medallion and arabesque pattern comprised of many isolated groups of ornate flowers and bouquets, this exquisite carpet from Sarouk defines the region’s unique floral style. The dark border featuring dense floral patterns adds a grounded feeling to the light arabesque of floral sprays while the bright, burnt sienna field provides a tasteful level of contrast to highlight the intricate details of each flower and scrolling leaf that form the expansive central medallion. Size: 10 ft 02 in x 19 ft 07 in (3.10 m x 5.97 m)   « Less

Antique Khorassan Oriental Carpet, Circa 1910 The cream and beige flowers are like stars against a midnight blue sky. Khorassan carpets are known for their curvilinear  More »

Antique Khorassan Oriental Carpet, Circa 1910 The cream and beige flowers are like stars against a midnight blue sky. Khorassan carpets are known for their curvilinear floral designs and majestic composition. The soft colors in this carpet make this an obvious choice with many fabrics and textures. Size: 11 ft 02 in x 19 ft 10 in (3.40 m x 6.05 m)   « Less

Antique Kerman Runner, Persia, circa 1920A graceful design of slender flowering vines and palmettes in an undulating figure eight arrangement flows down the length of this  More »

Antique Kerman Runner, Persia, circa 1920A graceful design of slender flowering vines and palmettes in an undulating figure eight arrangement flows down the length of this elegant antique Kerman runner. The salient details are rendered in soft shades of blue with tan and ivory accents against a deep tan ground. Arabesque vinescroll borders on pale ivory frame the field. While the design comes from classic Kerman vase carpets of the seventeenth century, the coloration is soft, reserved, and eminently adaptable to to contemporary decorative needs. Size: 3. ft 06 in x 19 ft 10 in (1.07 m x 6.05 m)   « Less

This large room-sized rug produced in the Khorassan region between northeast Iran and modern-day Afghanistan features an all-over pattern of staggered cypress trees and  More »

This large room-sized rug produced in the Khorassan region between northeast Iran and modern-day Afghanistan features an all-over pattern of staggered cypress trees and bird-flanked trees surrounded by a Lotto-esque border. In addition to cypress trees that reflect eternal life, each motif is surrounded to two good luck birds flanking a tree to symbolize happiness. Overall, the carpet reflects a surprising Anatolian influence with the addition of highly-detailed designs inspired by the Safavids and Moughals, who surround the Khorassan region. Size: 10 ft 08 in x 20 ft 08 in (3.25 m x 6.30 m)   « Less

Woven in Egypt under imperial Ottoman Turkish rule, “Cairene” carpets are among the rarest and most luxurious carpets of the classical period. Although made for  More »

Woven in Egypt under imperial Ottoman Turkish rule, “Cairene” carpets are among the rarest and most luxurious carpets of the classical period. Although made for high-level Turkish patrons, the style of such Cairene carpets is strongly Persianized. Nazmiyal has aquired this piece with its gently scalloped circular central medallion with interlaced arabesque scrolls on a blue ground in a larger scalloped red-ground medallion with paired wavy forms at the far ends of the field. The intervening space is graced with sinuous tendrils, many of which hang in a lilting sickle shape - an early form of the so-called ‘Herati’ pattern. The border has an exquisite arabesque vinescroll set against a rich red ground in a framing contrast to the dominant greens and blues of the field with interlaced lotus blossoms, palmettes and rosettes. The central field features repeating floral clusters with curved serrated leaves on a pale green ground of this superb carpet is superb, a fitting complement to the perfection of its drawing. This piece has been deaccessioned by the Tryon Palace Commission. Publications: Arthur Urbane Dilley, Oriental Rugs and Carpets, J.B. Lippencott, 1959, Plate XLV. Walter B. Denny, Journal of Islamic Art, Vol. I, Yale University Press, 1983, pp. 103-122. Gregor Norman-Wilcox, Antiques Magazine, April 1959, pp. 366-374. For related examples, see John Kimberly Mumford, The Yerkes Collection of Oriental Carpets, The Knapp Company, New York, 1910. Size: 11 ft x 21 ft (3.35 m x 6.40 m)   « Less

Style: Savonnerie Origin: France Size: 6. ft x 21 ft 02 in (1.83 m x 6.45 m)

Style: Savonnerie Origin: France Size: 6. ft x 21 ft 02 in (1.83 m x 6.45 m)   « Less