Style: Kurdish Origin: Persia Size: 3. ft 06 in x 9. ft 11 in (1.07 m x 3.02 m)

Style: Kurdish Origin: Persia Size: 3. ft 06 in x 9. ft 11 in (1.07 m x 3.02 m)   « Less

Style: North West Origin: Persia Size: 3. ft 05 in x 10 ft (1.04 m x 3.05 m)

Style: North West Origin: Persia Size: 3. ft 05 in x 10 ft (1.04 m x 3.05 m)   « Less

Antique Zakatala carpet, late nineteenth centuryAmong Caucasian rugs antique Zakatalas are prized for their powerful, energetic drawing and graphic coloration, perhaps even  More »

Antique Zakatala carpet, late nineteenth centuryAmong Caucasian rugs antique Zakatalas are prized for their powerful, energetic drawing and graphic coloration, perhaps even more than Kazaks, as this spectacular example clearly shows. A series of small medallions and angular paisley forms in red, blue, green, and sandy gold floats across the rich chocolate ground, undoubtedly made from natural, undyed wool. Their spacing is irregular and free, imparting excitement to the design alongside the bold color effects. A variant of the so-called 'dragon' border provides a lively finish with its alternating colors against a rich red ground. A masterpiece of authentic village weaving. Style: Zakatala Origin: Caucasus Size: 3. ft 07 in x 11 ft 01 in (1.09 m x 3.38 m)   « Less

This runner-style carpet from Shirvan features a traditional stacked-medallion pattern decorated with quatrefoils comprised of fetter symbols and secondary elements including  More »

This runner-style carpet from Shirvan features a traditional stacked-medallion pattern decorated with quatrefoils comprised of fetter symbols and secondary elements including rosettes and symbolic hook motifs. In addition to the main borders that feature colorful stepped polygons decorated with a hooked-star variation, this Shirvan runner features dual guardbands embellished with a repeating lozenge pattern featuring ivory accents. Style: Shirvan Origin: Caucasus Size: 3. ft 06 in x 11 ft 02 in (1.07 m x 3.40 m)   « Less

Produced in Southern Iran, this double-medallion, runner-style rug features the best of Persia’s distinct carpet weaving schools. With clear colors in the classic  More »

Produced in Southern Iran, this double-medallion, runner-style rug features the best of Persia’s distinct carpet weaving schools. With clear colors in the classic ivory, blue, and burnt sienna triad and a bold, double-medallion design, this carpet exemplifies the style of the Afshar weavers, who expertly combine symbolic motifs and medallions in a northwestern style with woven inscriptions and elements that are classically Persian. Style: Afshar Origin: Persia Size: 3. ft 05 in x 11 ft 03 in (1.04 m x 3.43 m)   « Less

Antique Bakshaish Persian Runner, Late 19th Century This extraordinary Bakshaish runner is like no other. With rich chocolate brown camel hair, this runner finds few related  More »

Antique Bakshaish Persian Runner, Late 19th Century This extraordinary Bakshaish runner is like no other. With rich chocolate brown camel hair, this runner finds few related examples. This sparse archaic design is coupled with small human figures adding to the folk-like execution in the drawing Size: 3. ft 01 in x 10 ft (0.94 m x 3.05 m)   « Less

Style: Kurdish Origin: Persia Size: 3. ft 10 in x 11 ft 03 in (1.17 m x 3.43 m)

Style: Kurdish Origin: Persia Size: 3. ft 10 in x 11 ft 03 in (1.17 m x 3.43 m)   « Less

Featuring recorders, violins, and horns over a neutral flower-filled field, this carpet from Aubusson is an excellent example of early Neoclassic carpets and designs that  More »

Featuring recorders, violins, and horns over a neutral flower-filled field, this carpet from Aubusson is an excellent example of early Neoclassic carpets and designs that foreshadow American traditions. In a quickly advancing art, this carpet shows a number of advanced techniques in the shadows and perspective. In addition to the detailed shading on the foliage and flowers, the play of light and dark and realistic shadows make this Aubusson carpet an outstanding art piece. Style: Aubusson Origin: France Size: 1. ft 09 in x 4. ft 03 in (0.53 m x 1.30 m)   « Less

Antique Kurdish Long Rug, Persia, late nineteenth century. Based on classic early Turkish forerunners, a bold allover design of arrowhead medallions in soft green and  More »

Antique Kurdish Long Rug, Persia, late nineteenth century. Based on classic early Turkish forerunners, a bold allover design of arrowhead medallions in soft green and terracotta repeats across the rich blue of this impressive antique Kurdish carpet. Half medallions of similar form fill the intervening spaces of the field. Minor borders of serial lozenges and stylized vinescrolls enclose the field, echoing its coloration. Kurdish carpets are widely appreciated for their rich lovely color, but rarely do they exhibit the graphic power of this splendid example. Style: Kurdish Origin: Persia Size: 3. ft 02 in x 11 ft 08 in (0.97 m x 3.56 m)   « Less

Style: Malayer Origin: Persia Size: 4. ft x 13 ft 01 in (1.22 m x 3.99 m)

Style: Malayer Origin: Persia Size: 4. ft x 13 ft 01 in (1.22 m x 3.99 m)   « Less