The design is the key. This is not a standard gul carpet. It belongs to the rare Hatchli (Hatchlu) group, a type associated with early Turkoman weavings. The compartmented layout, architectural lattice, tree-like motifs, stepped forms, and unusual geometric panels differ significantly from the repetitive gul patterns found in most Tekke rugs.An exceptionally rare and highly decorative antique Turkoman Hatchli rug woven during the mid-19th century.
This handsome antique Turkoman rug displays a classic tribal composition featuring eight well-drawn elephant-foot guls arranged in a balanced field. The rich palette of deep aubergine, burgundy, rose-red, soft pink, ivory, and dark brown creates the warm, saturated appearance collectors seek in older Turkoman weavings.
The border system is particularly attractive, consisting of multiple guard borders surrounding a main border filled with geometric rosettes and tribal ornaments.
This charming late 19th-century Kurdish rug is an exceptionally attractive and collectible example distinguished by its rare camel-colored field and lively palette. Woven by Kurdish tribal , the rug displays a highly individualistic Tree-of-Life composition with stylized flowering plants, geometric shrubs, and suspended diamond motifs arranged within an architectural lattice design.
The warm camel-hair ground provides a beautiful natural backdrop for the vivid greens, deep indigo blues, rich madder reds, soft pinks, and ivory highlights.
This attractive antique Persian Heriz rug displays the bold geometric character that has made Heriz weavings among the most sought-after village rugs from Northwest Persia. The design features a vibrant brick-red field centered by a series of angular diamond medallions rendered in ivory, sky blue, navy blue, and soft salmon tones.
The field is enriched with numerous stylized tribal motifs, rosettes, latch-hook ornaments, and geometric floral elements arranged in a balanced and energetic composition.
This attractive antique Persian Karaja rug is a fine example of the bold geometric village weaving traditions of the Karaja district in Azerbaijan Province, Northwest Persia.
This charming antique Persian Karaja rug is a classic example of the bold geometric village weavings produced in the Karaja district of Northwest Persia during the early 20th century. The rug displays the highly desirable tribal aesthetic for which Karaja rugs are renowned, featuring a vibrant brick-red field anchored by a series of geometric medallions rendered in ivory, navy blue, golden yellow, sky blue, and soft green.
The angular stepped motifs, rosettes, latch-hook devices, and stylized tribal ornaments create a lively and visually striking composition.
This attractive antique Persian Heriz rug is a fine example of the bold geometric artistry that has made Heriz carpets among the most collectible and recognizable rugs of Northwest Persia. Woven around 1920, the rug features a richly colored brick-red field centered by a dramatic angular medallion rendered in deep navy blue, ivory, sky blue, gold, and soft sage green.
The field is filled with stylized floral motifs, geometric rosettes, latch-hook forms, and tribal-inspired ornaments arranged in a balanced and energetic composition.
This very fine antique Persian Sarouk Feraghan rug, measuring approximately 3'4" x 5'1" and dating to prior to 1880, is an exceptional and highly collectible example of 19th century Western Persian weaving.
