Construction: Hand-knotted silk pile on a silk foundation
Condition: Structurally sound with good pile, but several holes, missing areas, and edge damage. The silk foundation remains stable and the rug is not dry or rotten.
This rare antique Persian Silk Heriz rug is an exceptional survivor from the late 19th century, representing one of the most unusual and collectible variations of Heriz weaving. While Heriz rugs are traditionally woven in wool, silk examples from this period are exceedingly scarce and were likely produced as special commissions for affluent patrons.
Wool and silk Persian rug.
Nain rugs are constructed using the Persian knot and typically have between 300 and 700 knots per square inch. The pile is usually very high quality wool, clipped short, and silk is often used as highlighting for detail in the design.
Construction: Hand-knotted, fine kork wool pile on a cotton foundation.
This elegant antique Persian Dabir Kashan carpet is an excellent example of the refined workshop production associated with the celebrated Dabir atelier of Kashan. Woven during the early 20th century, it displays the exceptional drawing, balanced proportions, and fine knot density that distinguish the finest Kashan carpets of this period.
This outstanding Antique Persian Mohajeran Sarouk is an exceptionally decorative example from the celebrated weaving workshops of the Mohajeran district near Sultanabad. Woven around 1910, it is distinguished by one of the most unusual and artistic designs encountered in Sarouk production, making it particularly desirable to collectors seeking something beyond the classic medallion format.
Unlike the more commonly seen Sarouk carpets, this example displays a striking allover floral composition centered on a delicately drawn bouquet rather than a dominant medallion.
Finest Manchester wool on a cotton foundation with natural dyes
This exceptional Antique Persian Kashan Carpet, woven circa 1920, represents one of the finest productions of the renowned Kashan weaving workshops. Woven with luxurious imported Manchester wool, prized for its extraordinary softness, luster, and durability, the carpet reflects the highest standards of Persian craftsmanship during the early twentieth century.
The carpet features an elegant allover floral design without a dominant central medallion, creating a balanced and harmonious composition.
This elegant Antique Chinese Art Deco carpet, woven around 1930, beautifully reflects the refined simplicity and artistic sophistication that made Chinese Art Deco carpets among the most sought-after decorative weavings of the early twentieth century.
The design is centered on a luxurious, open deep aubergine-plum field, creating a dramatic sense of space and tranquility. Rather than relying on dense ornamentation, the composition is enhanced by two exquisitely rendered floral bouquets placed diagonally in opposite corners.
This attractive antique Persian Sarouk rug, woven around 1920, is a fine example of one of Persia's most celebrated weaving traditions. Measuring 4'1" × 6'6", it features the classic Sarouk floral design that has made these rugs highly sought after for both their beauty and remarkable durability.
The rug displays a rich raspberry-red field filled with an elegant arrangement of stylized flowering plants, palmettes, scrolling vines, and graceful botanical motifs radiating around a delicate central floral medallion.
This beautiful antique Persian Sarouk Feraghan rug, woven around 1880, is an outstanding example of the highly regarded weaving tradition of the Feraghan district.
