Antique Looms

At the top of this pagoda-like structure, a dragon with its mouth slightly open looms over the composition with a menacing air. The use of stained sycamore allows for a high degree o...

Key Features: Origin: Turkey Material: Premium Wool Technique: Hand-Knotted, Tribal Loom Construction Design: Repeating Nomadic Medallions with Arrow and Cross Symbols Size: 3′ x 15...

Dating from the turn of the 20th century, this textile serves not only as a functional floor covering but as a genuine historical artifact, preserving the rich artistry of the Oushak...

The play of light against the looming silhouetted trees suggests an uneasy stillness, reminiscent of the "dark" period of the Old Masters, yet rendered with the quick, gestural brush...

July - Archery - The child of the Nineties considers with laughter, The maid whom his Sire in the Sixties ran after, While careering himself in pursuit of a girl whom, The twenties w...

In another work, the rather imposing organ grinder of the late 1930s looms above a child, yet his intermediary the cockatoo is bright and appealing, and offers the girl a fortune wit...

These are constructed on the horizontal loom with the warp-faced plain weave. This technique was developed early on the time scale following the domestication of sheep, as indicated ...

Overall, the scene captures both the beauty and unpredictability of Mediterranean coastal waters, likely inspired by the maritime life around Naples and the looming presence of Vesuv...

The weaving displays the characteristic texture and irregularities of early hand loom production, with areas of age related wear and thinning that attest to its authenticity and long...

Figures are depicted under half-timbered buildings and a looming cathedral in the distance. Signed with a monogram and dated.

Warmth, serenity, and old-world distinction converge in this hand-knotted wool antique Turkish Oushak rug, a superb Late 19th Century weaving that embodies the cultivated grandeur of...

The geometry is deliberate, almost architectural in its cadence, yet softened by subtle tonal shifts within the red ground—evidence of hand-dyed wool and the organic rhythm of the lo...

Repeated in disciplined succession across the elongated field, the iconic boteh motifs create a sense of infinite growth, as though the pattern could continue beyond the loom’s edge....

Penelope: Seated at the far right, she is identified by her most famous attribute: the weaving loom. Her weaving was her defense against the suitors, and her presence here anchors th...

Employing a method known as "warping" and executed on a low horizontal loom, the weavers of Aubusson were able to create an illusion of depth in their works.

The central seated figure, rendered with exaggerated physiognomy and an open, mask-like mouth, is flanked by two looming characters whose postures and expressions reinforce a sense o...

Woven in sturdy, all-wool yarns on a traditional Navajo upright loom, this piece is an excellent example of trading-post-era weaving—combining natural undyed wool with rich red and b...

The most visible entity to set up looms in this area was Ziegler and Company of Manchester, England, in 1883.

Vintage oil on board in soft greys and blues and greens of the Bay of Naples with Vesuvius looming in the distance in vintage associated frame.

Handwoven in all-wool yarns on a traditional Navajo upright loom, this rug has the crisp, graphic look associated with trading-post era pieces and works beautifully as either a floor...

Woven from high-quality wool, this piece retains remarkable clarity and pile depth for its age, showcasing the superior craftsmanship of 19th-century Chinese looms. This level of pre...

Historically, a needlepoint rug of this substantial “large size” was a rare and costly undertaking. Unlike the loom-woven Axminster or Wilton carpets, every square inch of this rug w...

French 19th century hand-loomed tapestry. An idyllic scene of fisherman and their boats bringing in the catch at the end of the day.

His hands are clasped in reverence, as a crucifix looms softly in the background. Unsigned. Handsomely presented in a dark-wood frame with a gilt inner edge.

19th Century circa 1870's Anishinaabe loom beaded bandolier bag with pocket. Beaded using a palette of soft colors to create a floral design on strap and bag.

While traders influenced size, palette, and composition to suit non-Native buyers, the technical mastery remained entirely Navajo: handspun wool, tightly executed tapestry weave on a...

Attributed to Bartolomeo Pedon (1665-1732) – "Landscape with Figures and Farmhouses" Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions (Framed): 85 x 109 cm Dimensions (Flat): 74 x 98 cm Frame: P...

Admirers of the craft will recognize this as the work of an exceptional workshop, representing one of the finest large-scale reimaginings of the Aubusson sensibility—where the loom t...

The Flemish “Game Park” Tapestry – 16th Century is an extraordinary woven artwork depicting an elaborate hunting scene set against a lush forest backdrop. Hand-loomed in wool and sil...

The maker, John Wright, was active as a clockmaker in Dorking from 1771 until 1828 References: Brian Loomes, Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World, London, 2006, p. 860.  

The slight irregularities in the pattern and edges suggest it was handmade on a portable, horizontal loom, a hallmark of nomadic craftsmanship. Estimated age of the rug is approx. 10...

Herter Brothers closed in 1906, and Albert founded Herter Looms in 1909, a tapestry and textile design-and-manufacturing firm that was, in a sense, successor to his father's firm.

The frame is very decorative ormolu with shell decoration and it has a fine mesh screen incorporated The style is typical French Rococo with a cherub fire raising theme to the centr...

With an abundant supply of soft wool, high quality craftsmen, a mix of larger city-based workshops, looms in smaller villages and access to the Silk Road, Khorassan has a far-reachin...

While most kilims from this region were produced in narrow, portable formats, this “oversized” specimen represents a significant technical achievement, likely woven on a grand horizo...

This piece would have been worn by a high ranking Chief with the red tones denoting his staturs and the green hues his association with the land The textile is woven on 4 inch stri...

Employing a method known as "warping" and executed on a low horizontal loom, the weavers of Aubusson were able to create an illusion of depth in their works.

The disciplined symmetry reveals the extraordinary skill of the Southwest weaver, whose loom translated complex optical energy into a harmonious woven masterpiece.

The disciplined symmetry reveals the extraordinary skill of the Southwest weaver, whose loom translated complex optical energy into a harmonious woven masterpiece.

Unlike the flatwoven French Aubusson rugs, the Savonnerie is a hand-knotted plush pile carpet, requiring a monumental vertical loom and several years of labor by master artisans to c...

The looms of Aubusson , southwest of Paris, were able to weave carpets of extraordinary size, and this one is perfect for the grand salon of your chateau.

B. Loomes, Watchmakers and clockmakers of the World, London, 2006, p.429.

The rug’s irregular lines and asymmetrical charm further authenticate its tribal origin, honoring a centuries-old tradition of storytelling through loom and dye. Subtle abrash variat...

Unlike knotted carpets, this piece was hand-woven on a loom using the “slit-tapestry” technique, a process that allows for the fluid, painterly transitions in color seen in the centr...

Kashmir was a major weaving center of shawls at the time. The looms established here by both British and American firms utilized the availability of good quality wool from sheep that...

Kashmir was a major weaving center of shawls at the time. The looms established here by both British and American firms utilized the availability of good quality wool from sheep that...

Base Fabric: Fine hand-loomed linen or silk-gauze (typically known as bürümcük), known for its lightweight, slightly crinkled texture.

Because it is hand-stitched on a canvas foundation rather than knotted on a loom, it lacks a heavy pile, allowing it to sit flush with the floor.

19th Century French Needlepoint Carpet ( 13'8" x 16'10" - 417 x 513 ) This antique French carpet, characterized by its deep rustic red field and repeating fleur-de-lis geometry, is ...

Employing a method known as "warping" and executed on a low horizontal loom, the weavers of Aubusson were able to create an illusion of depth in their works.

A stunning pair of 19th Century French Louis XV style high back throne chairs with a gilt finish. Upholstered in loom woven tapestry with a lovely floral design.

Unlike the ornate, dense florals typically born of the Yazd looms, this piece embraces negative space and elemental forms, allowing the natural luster of the silk to provide a lumino...

The "needlepoint" technique—painstakingly hand-stitched with wool yarn onto a structural canvas—allowed for a degree of shaded detail and color gradation that surpassed the capabilit...

In line with the Arts & Crafts movement's philosophy of valuing handcraft over industrial excess, these carpets were hand-knotted by local women on vertical looms using high-quality,...

Historically, these types of English carpets were the ultimate symbols of domestic leisure and aristocratic refinement; unlike loom-woven area rugs, these were hand-stitched on canva...

The carpets were executed on vertical looms by local Irish women. After the William Morris/Voysey carpets, these are the best known of Arts and Crafts carpets.

Late 18th century to early 19th century Morocco A rare example of an early Fez Hizam wedding belt. Woven on a hand loom, it features four Hispano-Moorish designs in gold and silver t...

In farming villages, sakiori was often woven indoors during the agricultural off-season, and it is said that many households had small looms, with the skills and sensibilities being ...

Hand-woven on a traditional upright loom, this piece carries the unmistakable artistry and cultural heritage of the Navajo Nation.

Iban Dayak Ceremonial Ikat Textile (Pua Kumbu) Sarawak, Borneo Early–mid 20th century A fine and richly patterned Iban Dayak ikat textile (pua kumbu), handwoven on a backstrap loo...