This striking Antique Turkish Oushak runner, woven around 1890, is an elegant example of late nineteenth-century Anatolian craftsmanship. Its exceptional length and beautifully balanced geometric composition make it an ideal hallway runner while also serving as a highly decorative collector's piece.
The warm soft terracotta field is arranged with a procession of bold, stylized geometric medallions, each displaying distinctive hooked motifs and intricate latch-hook forms characteristic of the finest Oushak village weavings.
This exceptional Antique Caucasian Kazak Kurdish Runner, woven around 1900, is a striking example of the bold geometric artistry and outstanding craftsmanship for which the finest Caucasian village weavings are celebrated. Its elongated proportions make it an ideal hallway runner while preserving the powerful tribal character that distinguishes authentic antique Kazak rugs.
The ivory field is anchored by a dramatic procession of three large, elongated hexagonal medallions in rich terracotta and sky blue.
A gorgeous Agra gallery rug.
Agra is a large city and weaving district in North Central India that has been prolific in producing tightly knotted, decorative, floral rugs. Antique Agra rugs are renowned for their beauty of color, elegance of drawing and perhaps above all fineness of knotting. Agra colors are mostly red yellow green and ivory. The design is famous for its floral tendrils, angular vines and stars. Probably the most sophisticated carpet look with softness of visual impact to harmonize the atmosphere.
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.
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.
The historic Khanate or administrative district of Shirvan produced many highly decorative antique rugs that have a formality and stylistic complexity that is found in few rugs from the Caucasus. The depth of colors, the complexity of the composition and the phenomenal patterns featured in antique Shirvan rugs set them apart from those produced in other regions of the Caucasus.
A Kashan rug made in Persia in the city of Kashan in Isfahan Province North Central Iran. There was production of Persian carpet at Royal workshops in the 17th and early 18th century. The Persian carpet workshops ceased production in about 1722 after the Afghan invasion. Persian carpet production was very minor until the 20th century. Historically, Kashan was a major center in the garment trade. In the late 19th century, the market shifted and the local industry went from fine wool cloth to fine wool carpets. High quality wool was sourced from Sabzevar.
Exquisite Antique Persian Kurdish Bijar Halvayi Carpet - A Timeless Work of Art
Step into a world of captivating beauty with this absolutely stunning antique Persian Kurdish Bijar Halvayi carpet, dating back to the 1900's. Measuring a graceful 5'4" x 11'8" this masterpiece boasts a wool foundation and features a mesmerizing floral pattern reminiscent of a lush forest of rose flowers.
