A subtype of the Kuba rug, antique Seychour (also known as Seichur and Zeychour) rugs are made in the small town of Yukhari-Zeykhur in Azerbaijan in the Northeast Caucasus. Known for the detailed precision of their drawing and design as well as for their saturated colors, antique Seychour rugs popularly display designs such as cabbage rose, tulips and the Seychour cross. Differing from other Caucasian rugs, antique Seychour rugs do not share the same symmetry in their borders.
Antique Silk Turkish Rug, Turkey, Early 20th Century -- This outstanding Silk Turkish Rug reflects incredible care and attention to fine detail in its design and composition. Red, Brilliant green, yellow, , ivory colors permeate the visual imagery.associated with prayer, perhaps signifying the interconnections of life, scrolls throughout the border. Two elegant decorative guard borders set against ivory background present brilliantly colored red and green scrolling motifs.
This rug originally purchased from an nice estate in Park Ridge suburb of Chicago and was hanging on the wall
An Striking and beautiful antique silk Feraghan rug, depict the king of
Persia from Zoroastrian dynasty ( on very top middle of the rug fallows with three lions and the sun over the lion a sign of Zoroastrian era.). Fallowed with three set of candlesticks and two birds of peace, farther down depict a interesting of two chariots with two angels on top of them and again a row of three different shape of candlesticks fallowed with horses camel birds and guard dogs, chickens and seers.
The borders showing the birds of happiness and beauty.
This great silk rug purchased from Cincinnati estate.
Antique Bidjar Rugs Bidjar is a town in Persian Kurdistan located in north-west Persia. All of the knots are symmetrical and the rows are beaten down during the weaving process producing a dense compact fabric. The many designs depict the Kurdish influence of the area and often floral and classical geometric motifs are employed as well as the use of large, whimsical medallion designs. The color palate is rich and jewel toned making the Bidjar a highly desirable rug sought after by designers. They are mostly made of wool over wool goundatio
This elegant antique Persian Laver Kerman, woven circa 1920, is an outstanding example of the refined artistry for which the finest Kerman workshops became internationally renowned during the early twentieth century.
A superb antique Persian Bidjar rug, handwoven around 1920, representing one of the finest weaving traditions of western Persia. Known as the "Iron Rugs of Persia," Bidjars are celebrated for their extraordinarily dense weave, remarkable durability, and exceptional craftsmanship, making them among the most sought-after Persian rugs by collectors and decorators alike.
This beautiful example features a rich deep terracotta-red field filled with an intricate Herati (Mahi) pattern, centered by a striking geometric medallion in shades of ivory, navy, turquoise, and soft rose.
An Absolutely beautiful antique hand woven Persian rug with unusual repeated swan birds.
The colors are muted and highly stylized floral accent.
originally purchased from a beautiful home in Geneva Illinois I consider it a great find.
Melayer is a name of village in north west of Persia and it has diverse population including Kurds, this rug made by them.
Senneh Melayer made of vegetable dye fine wool and tightly woven, the pile is low and even like a tapestry.
