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.
Material: Fine Kork wool pile on cotton foundation.
This exceptional antique Persian Isfahan rug is a beautifully woven late 19th-century example from one of Persia's most prestigious weaving centers. The rug features a highly refined allover floral composition set upon a rare and desirable soft pistachio-green (celadon) field.
This outstanding antique tribal saddlebag is a beautifully woven example of early 20th-century nomadic craftsmanship, preserved in exceptional condition. The front panel displays an elegant lattice design composed of dozens of small diamond compartments, each enclosing stylized star and rosette motifs.
Construction: Fine wool with silk highlights on cotton foundation
This is a very fine Persian Nain Tudeshk rug, woven in the village of Tudeshk, located southeast of Nain. Tudeshk rugs are often confused with Nains because of their exceptional fineness, elegant drawing, and sophisticated color palette, but they typically exhibit a slightly more individual village character.
An elegant and finely woven Persian Nain Tudeshk runner featuring a deep midnight-blue field centered by an intricate ivory and camel medallion.
