This outstanding antique Persian Sarouk Feraghan rug, measuring approximately 3'4" x 5'2" and dating to around 1880, is a beautiful and highly collectible example of late 19th century Western Persian weaving.
This beautiful antique Persian Bijar rug, measuring approximately 3'8" x 4'10" and dating to around 1920, is an excellent example of the highly respected weaving traditions of Bijar in Western Persia. Often referred to as the “Iron Rugs of Persia,” Bijars are celebrated for their extraordinarily durable construction, dense weave, and powerful geometric interpretation of classical Persian floral designs.
This particular example displays a striking and highly artistic drawing centered around a bold navy medallion set against a rich coral-red field.
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
Size: 4'7" x 5'7"
Origin: Western Persia (Bakhtiari region)
Date: Early 20th Century (circa 1900–1920)
Construction: Hand-knotted wool pile on cotton foundation
This finely woven antique Persian Bakhtiari rug represents a classic and highly decorative example of tribal village weaving from western Iran.
Ornak is a rug sampler, for corner of the rug.
Antique Kurdish rugs and bags are renowned for their distinctive patterns, vibrant colors, and high-quality craftsmanship.
This remarkable and artistic antique rug showcases an ornate, multicolored central design. At the heart of the antique Persian Heriz Serapi rug, a many-petaled flower is surrounded by a 12-pointed stellar shape in light and dark blue. Angular stylized flowers stud the navy form and are echoed across the red medallion that encases it. Four ornaments decorate the corners of the medallion, and floral adornments nestle within each tip. A rust red field, brimming with botanical decorations, extends the medallion’s shape.
Remarkable fine antique Persian Senneh Malayer galley size carpet, circa 1900 in excellent condition.
The tribal weavers in Malayer were often Turkish, and they employed the Turkish knot. The Gourde is a symmetrical knot, as opposed to the asymmetrical knot of many traditionally Persian creations. Additionally, antique Malayer rugs regularly enjoy a low cut pile. Weavers trimmed the pile in order to enhance the appearance of the design. In addition to a broad range of design and color, these rugs were designed technically to enhance the artistry of the woven design.
Kashan rugs have for a long time been considered the essence of Persian rugs. Almost inevitably, the initial association when a Persian rug is mentioned is an ornate oriental rug with a strong pattern with bold reds and blues. While Kashan rugs certainly have made a lasting impression with these colors, the evolution of such weavings is really an awesome conglomeration of many different styles, colors and variety. Some spectacular and very fine pieces have been produced in Kashan for many, many years.
Soumak is a tapestry technique of weaving strong and decorative textiles used as rugs and domestic bags. Baks used for bedding are known as Soumak Mafrash. Soumak is a type of flat-weave, somewhat resembling but stronger and thicker than Kilim, with a smooth front face and a ragged back; where Kilim is smooth both sides. Soumak lacks the slits characteristic of Kilim, as it is usually woven with supplementary weft threads as continuous supports.
The technique involves wrapping colored weft threads over and under the warp threads, adding strength and embroidery-like pattern.
