A beautiful antique Persian Dabir Kashan, handwoven around 1920, featuring an elegant ivory field adorned with intricate scrolling floral vines surrounding a richly ornamented medallion. The deep navy border is filled with finely detailed palmettes and arabesques that beautifully frame the composition. Woven with high-quality wool on a cotton foundation, this rug exhibits the fine weave, refined drawing, and balanced color palette that distinguish the celebrated Dabir workshop.
Foundation: Cotton foundation with exceptionally fine wool pile
Colors: Deep midnight blue, ivory, salmon, rose, terracotta, soft gold, and delicate sky-blue accents
This is a beautiful antique Persian Laver Kerman rug dating from the early 20th century, woven during the finest period of Kerman production. The rug exhibits the remarkable elegance, refinement, and artistic sophistication that have made Laver Kermans among the most highly regarded Persian carpets.
The field is covered with an allover boteh (paisley) design arranged in orderly rows across a rich midnight-blue ground.
Foundation: Cotton foundation with fine wool pile
Colors: Rich raspberry-red field, deep navy-blue border, ivory, soft blue, camel, and rose accents
This is a beautiful antique Persian Mohajeran Sarouk rug, woven during the golden age of Sarouk production. The rug displays the elegant floral artistry and superb craftsmanship that have made Mohajeran Sarouks among the most desirable Persian rugs for collectors and decorators alike.
The field is covered with a luminous raspberry-red to rich rose-colored ground, creating a warm and inviting appearance.
Foundation: Wool pile on cotton foundation
Colors: Rich brick-red field, deep navy blue medallion, ivory, sky blue, soft green, and camel accents
This handsome antique Persian Serapi/Heriz rug displays the bold geometric artistry that has made Heriz carpets among the most sought-after village rugs in the world.
Colors: Rich coral-red, deep indigo blue, ivory, soft green, sky blue, and camel accents
Special Feature: Includes an inscribed Farsi dedication or congratulatory inscription
This charming antique Persian Azerbaijan rug is a beautiful example of Northwest Persian village weaving. The design is centered around a dramatic black stepped medallion set against a vibrant coral-red field.
Material: Hand-spun wool on cotton foundation
Quality: Good village weave with excellent natural colors
This attractive early 20th-century Persian Karaja rug is a classic example of the weaving traditions of the Heriz district in Azerbaijan, Northwest Persia.
Material: Hand-spun wool on wool foundation
Quality: Fine tribal weave with excellent natural vegetable dyes.
This beautiful late 19th-century Persian Qashqai rug is a highly decorative and collectible example of the classic Garden (Khesti) design, one of the most admired patterns woven by the Qashqai tribes.
Material: Fine hand-spun wool on wool foundation
Quality: Fine tribal weave with excellent drawing and outstanding natural colors
This beautiful late 19th-century Persian Qashqai rug is a superb example of the artistry and creativity of the nomadic Qashqai tribes. Finely woven with hand-spun wool and natural vegetable dyes, the rug displays a richly detailed allover geometric design set upon a deep midnight-blue field.
