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Antique Mughal Style Indian Imperial Rug
Antique Mughal Style Indian Imperial Rug

Antique Mughal Style Indian Imperial Rug

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

The Antique Mughal Style Indian Imperial Rug - 4' x 5'11" is a remarkable piece designed after examples from the Mughal dynasty, a period renowned for its outstanding contributions t...

Category

20th Century Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Imperial Rug Chinese Silk and Metal
Imperial Rug Chinese Silk and Metal

Imperial Rug Chinese Silk and Metal

Located in Ferrara, IT

Introducing a magnificent masterpiece of the oriental world - the Imperial Palace Silk and Metal Rug! Hand-woven during the end of the 19th century probably for a temple within the F...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Rug In Brown With Geometric Patterns “Imperial Edict”
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Rug In Brown With Geometric Patterns “Imperial Edict”

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Rug In Brown With Geometric Patterns “Imperial Edict”

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This particular rug—entitled “Imperial Edict”— enjoys a field gilded in shades of brown and beige and enclosed in a black border, all underscoring a play of geometric patterns around...

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Rug In Brown With Geometric Patterns “Imperial Edict”
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Rug In Brown With Geometric Patterns “Imperial Edict”

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Rug In Brown With Geometric Patterns “Imperial Edict”

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This particular rug—entitled “Imperial Edict”— enjoys a field gilded in shades of brown and beige and enclosed in a black border, all underscoring a play of geometric patterns around...

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Chinese Rug Imperial Silk & Metal
Chinese Rug Imperial Silk & Metal

Chinese Rug Imperial Silk & Metal

Located in Ferrara, IT

This Imperial Antique Silk & Metal Chinese rug, measuring 201 x 120 cm, is a breathtaking piece of opulence and exquisite craftsmanship, designed to captivate and enchant with its am...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Karastan Antique Imperial Sarouk Rug Pattern, 1413
Karastan Antique Imperial Sarouk Rug Pattern, 1413

Karastan Antique Imperial Sarouk Rug Pattern, 1413

Located in Germantown, MD

An outstanding early 20th century Sarouk rug with a traditional all-over floral pattern woven in rich indigos, cranberries, and darks colors, and surrounded by one of the best floral...

Category

Early 20th Century American Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Chinese Rug Imperial Palace Silk&Metal
Chinese Rug Imperial Palace Silk&Metal

Chinese Rug Imperial Palace Silk&Metal

Located in Ferrara, IT

Antique Imperial Palace Chinese Peking Silk Rug, 212 × 125 cm, Early 20th Century A rare and opulent example of early 20th-century Chinese mastery, this Imperial Palace Peking rug em...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Imperial Silk&Metal Thread Chinese Rug
Imperial Silk&Metal Thread Chinese Rug

Imperial Silk&Metal Thread Chinese Rug

Located in Ferrara, IT

Prepare to be transported to a world of imperial grandeur and timeless elegance with our Imperial Silk & Metal Thread Chinese Rug, a masterpiece that showcases the pinnacle of Ch...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Chinese Peking Rug Imperial Gold-Color
Chinese Peking Rug Imperial Gold-Color

Chinese Peking Rug Imperial Gold-Color

Located in Ferrara, IT

This unique and exquisite Chinese peking rug is hand-knotted with a cotton and wool kork pile. The minimalistic design is in a beautiful gold color, which will add a luxurious touch ...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Other Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Imperial Chinese Design Rug Wool and Silk
Imperial Chinese Design Rug Wool and Silk

Imperial Chinese Design Rug Wool and Silk

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

Chinese Imperial design rug 8 x 5.4 ft A beautiful contemporary design rug, hand knotted using finest Chinese mulberry silk (60%) and Tibetan highland wool (40%).

Category

2010s Nepalese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

10'x14' Imperial Red, Afghan Ersari, Pure Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
10'x14' Imperial Red, Afghan Ersari, Pure Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug

10'x14' Imperial Red, Afghan Ersari, Pure Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Imperial Red, Afghan Ersari with All Over Geometric Design, Pure Wool Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Traditional Primar...

Category

2010s Afghan Medieval More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Chinese Rug Imperial Palace of a Great Benevolence
Chinese Rug Imperial Palace of a Great Benevolence

Chinese Rug Imperial Palace of a Great Benevolence

Located in Ferrara, IT

This Imperial Palace silk and metal rug, measuring 155 x 242 cm (5' 1" x 7' 11"), is a magnificent example of luxurious rug art, likely designed for the elite class or royalty of Chi...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Antique Imperial Palace Chinese Silk & Metal Rug
Rare Antique Imperial Palace Chinese Silk & Metal Rug

Rare Antique Imperial Palace Chinese Silk & Metal Rug

Located in Ferrara, IT

This is your chance to own a rare and exquisite piece of history. The Imperial Palace Chinese Silk & Metal Rug from the 19th century is a work of art that will add beauty and lux...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

8'10"x12'1" Imperial Blue Hand Knotted Organic Wool Oxidized Grass Design Rug
8'10"x12'1" Imperial Blue Hand Knotted Organic Wool Oxidized Grass Design Rug

8'10"x12'1" Imperial Blue Hand Knotted Organic Wool Oxidized Grass Design Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Imperial Blue with Ivory, Hand Knotted, Organic Wool, Oxidized Grass Design with Exposed Warps, Distressed, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches S...

Category

2010s Indian More Carpets

Materials

Wool

4'x5'9" Imperial Red Special Kazak Wool Hand Knotted Runner Oriental Rug
4'x5'9" Imperial Red Special Kazak Wool Hand Knotted Runner Oriental Rug

4'x5'9" Imperial Red Special Kazak Wool Hand Knotted Runner Oriental Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Imperial Red, Special Kazak with Large Medallion, Natural Dyes, Organic Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transition...

Category

2010s Afghan Kazak More Carpets

Materials

Wool

9'x12'2" Imperial Red Armenian Inspired Natural Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
9'x12'2" Imperial Red Armenian Inspired Natural Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug

9'x12'2" Imperial Red Armenian Inspired Natural Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Imperial Red, Armenian Inspired Caucasian Design, 200 KPSI, Natural Dyes, Densely Woven, Natural Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25...

Category

2010s Afghan Kazak More Carpets

Materials

Wool

3'x5'6" Imperial Blue Antique Chinese Peking Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Rug
3'x5'6" Imperial Blue Antique Chinese Peking Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Rug

3'x5'6" Imperial Blue Antique Chinese Peking Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Imperial Blue, Antique Chinese Peking with a Dragon Center Medallion, Good Condition and Clean, Full Pile and Soft, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Late...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Medieval More Carpets

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Wool

8'x9'9" Imperial Blue Wool Overdyed Kazak Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Rug
8'x9'9" Imperial Blue Wool Overdyed Kazak Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Rug

8'x9'9" Imperial Blue Wool Overdyed Kazak Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Imperial Blue, 100% Wool, Overdyed Kazak with Geometric Medallions Design, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Traditional P...

Category

2010s Afghan Oushak More Carpets

Materials

Wool

6'1"x9'1" Imperial Red Afghan Peshawar Heriz Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
6'1"x9'1" Imperial Red Afghan Peshawar Heriz Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug

6'1"x9'1" Imperial Red Afghan Peshawar Heriz Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Imperial Red, Afghan Peshawar with All Over Heriz Design, Natural Dyes, Dense Weave, Pure Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches...

Category

2010s Afghan Heriz Serapi More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Imperial Cloud-Collar: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Gallery Rug of Prestige
Imperial Cloud-Collar: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Gallery Rug of Prestige

Imperial Cloud-Collar: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Gallery Rug of Prestige

Located in Dallas, TX

With its imperial medallions and commanding scale, this Oushak rug is destined to be the crown jewel of any refined interior, a tangible bridge between antiquity and modern prestige.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Neoclassical Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

2'6"x5'10" Imperial Blue Plain Solid Pattern Hand Knotted Ghazni Wool Runner Rug
2'6"x5'10" Imperial Blue Plain Solid Pattern Hand Knotted Ghazni Wool Runner Rug

2'6"x5'10" Imperial Blue Plain Solid Pattern Hand Knotted Ghazni Wool Runner Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Imperial Blue, Plain Solid Pattern, Hand Knotted, Hand Spun Ghazni Wool, Lush and Plush, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Conte...

Category

2010s Afghan Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool

9'1"x12' Imperial Red Colorful Abstract Design Wool and Silk Hand Knotted Rug
9'1"x12' Imperial Red Colorful Abstract Design Wool and Silk Hand Knotted Rug

9'1"x12' Imperial Red Colorful Abstract Design Wool and Silk Hand Knotted Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Imperial Red, Colorful Abstract Design, Wool and Plant Based Silk, Hand Knotted, Nepali Weave, Modern, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches...

Category

2010s Indian Modern More Carpets

Materials

Silk

Antique Chinese Ningxia Pillar Runner with Imperial Dragon & Lions - Rug & Kilim
Antique Chinese Ningxia Pillar Runner with Imperial Dragon & Lions - Rug & Kilim

Antique Chinese Ningxia Pillar Runner with Imperial Dragon & Lions - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

On the Design: This pillar rug serves as a fascinating historical record of the late Qing Dynasty’s effort to preserve the grand "Imperial" style of the earlier Kangxi and Qianlong ...

Category

Antique 1880s Swedish Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

10'1"x14'2" Imperial Blue Abstract Design Hand Knotted Wool and Real Silk Rug
10'1"x14'2" Imperial Blue Abstract Design Hand Knotted Wool and Real Silk Rug

10'1"x14'2" Imperial Blue Abstract Design Hand Knotted Wool and Real Silk Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Imperial Blue, Abstract Design, Hand Knotted, Hi-Low Pile, Wool and Real Silk, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Contemporary Pri...

Category

2010s Indian Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool

10'x10' Imperial Blue Hand Knotted Kohinoor Herat Pattern Pure Wool Round Rug
10'x10' Imperial Blue Hand Knotted Kohinoor Herat Pattern Pure Wool Round Rug

10'x10' Imperial Blue Hand Knotted Kohinoor Herat Pattern Pure Wool Round Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Imperial Blue, Hand Knotted, Kohinoor Herat Pattern, Small Geometric Repetitive Diamond Design, Soft Wool, Tone on Tone, Round, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile h...

Category

2010s Indian More Carpets

Materials

Wool

4'x6' Imperial Red Kazak with Geometric Design Hand Knotted Soft Wool Rug
4'x6' Imperial Red Kazak with Geometric Design Hand Knotted Soft Wool Rug

4'x6' Imperial Red Kazak with Geometric Design Hand Knotted Soft Wool Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Imperial Red, Kazak with Geometric Design, Vegetable Dyes, Hand Knotted, Denser Weave, Soft and Vibrant Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches...

Category

2010s Afghan Kazak More Carpets

Materials

Wool

2'9"x19'8" Imperial Blue Hand Knotted Afghan Angora Oushak Pure Wool Runner Rug
2'9"x19'8" Imperial Blue Hand Knotted Afghan Angora Oushak Pure Wool Runner Rug

2'9"x19'8" Imperial Blue Hand Knotted Afghan Angora Oushak Pure Wool Runner Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Imperial Blue, Hand Knotted, Afghan Angora Oushak with All Over Leaf Design, Vegetable Dyes, 100% Wool, XL Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: NoPile height: 0.25 I...

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2010s Afghan Oushak More Carpets

Materials

Wool

9'x12' Imperial Blue Peshawar with Pazyryk Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug
9'x12' Imperial Blue Peshawar with Pazyryk Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug

9'x12' Imperial Blue Peshawar with Pazyryk Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Imperial Blue, Overdyed Peshawar with Pazyryk Design, Zero Pile, Distressed, Pure Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: ...

Category

2010s Afghan Medieval More Carpets

Materials

Wool

4'3"x12'4" Imperial Blue Heriz All Over Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug
4'3"x12'4" Imperial Blue Heriz All Over Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug

4'3"x12'4" Imperial Blue Heriz All Over Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Imperial Blue, Heriz All Over Design, Hand Knotted, Aryana Collection, Vegetable Dyes, High Mountain Wool, Soft Pile, Densely Woven, Wide Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool...

Category

2010s Afghan Heriz Serapi More Carpets

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Wool

Antique Art Deco Chinese Nichols Style Rug – Imperial Yellow & Lavender
Antique Art Deco Chinese Nichols Style Rug – Imperial Yellow & Lavender

Antique Art Deco Chinese Nichols Style Rug – Imperial Yellow & Lavender

Located in Norwalk, CT

This stunning antique Chinese Art Deco rug features a vibrant Imperial Yellow field framed by a sophisticated muted lavender-mauve border.

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Imperial Bloom: A Vintage Chinese Persian Tabriz Rug of Regal Splendor
The Imperial Bloom: A Vintage Chinese Persian Tabriz Rug of Regal Splendor

The Imperial Bloom: A Vintage Chinese Persian Tabriz Rug of Regal Splendor

Located in Dallas, TX

77256 Vintage Chinese Tabriz Rug, 09'01 x 12'04. Woven with a mastery that bridges two great textile legacies — Persian artistry and Chinese craftsmanship — this vintage Tabriz rug i...

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Custom Royal Silk Rug "Empress Olga"  Imperial Park Medallion Luxury Carpet
Custom Royal Silk Rug "Empress Olga"  Imperial Park Medallion Luxury Carpet

Custom Royal Silk Rug "Empress Olga" Imperial Park Medallion Luxury Carpet

By Alexander Anisimov, Alexander's Collection

Located in Hong Kong, HK

The Imperial Vista — The Empress Olga Silk Composition This luxury contemporary tufted rug, entitled "EMPRESS OLGA," is a breathtaking masterpiece of the Empress Collection.

Category

2010s Chinese Neoclassical Revival Western European Rugs

Materials

Silk

2'4"x3' Imperial Blue Modern Plain Box Design Pure Wool Loomed Knotted Mat Rug
2'4"x3' Imperial Blue Modern Plain Box Design Pure Wool Loomed Knotted Mat Rug

2'4"x3' Imperial Blue Modern Plain Box Design Pure Wool Loomed Knotted Mat Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Imperial Blue, Modern Plain Decor Box Design, Pure Wool, Soft to the Touch, Loomed Knotted, Mat, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Conte...

Category

2010s Indian Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool

2'9"x9'9" Imperial Blue Heriz All Over Design Hand Knotted Soft Wool Runner Rug
2'9"x9'9" Imperial Blue Heriz All Over Design Hand Knotted Soft Wool Runner Rug

2'9"x9'9" Imperial Blue Heriz All Over Design Hand Knotted Soft Wool Runner Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Imperial Blue, Heriz All Over Design, Aryana Collection, Vegetable Dyes, Soft Pile, High Mountain Wool, Hand Knotted, Densely Woven, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Late...

Category

2010s Heriz Serapi More Carpets

Materials

Wool

2'x2'10" Imperial Blue Sparrows on the Tree Peshawar Hand Knotted Wool Mat Rug
2'x2'10" Imperial Blue Sparrows on the Tree Peshawar Hand Knotted Wool Mat Rug

2'x2'10" Imperial Blue Sparrows on the Tree Peshawar Hand Knotted Wool Mat Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Imperial Blue, Sparrows on the Tree, Peshawar, Densely Woven, Hand Knotted, Soft, High Mountain Wool, Mat, Sample, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 I...

Category

2010s Afghan Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Imperial Red Modern Galaxy Design Persian Knot Pure Soft Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Imperial Red Modern Galaxy Design Persian Knot Pure Soft Wool Hand Knotted Rug

Imperial Red Modern Galaxy Design Persian Knot Pure Soft Wool Hand Knotted Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...

Category

2010s Indian Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool

4'1"x9'10" Imperial Blue Heriz All Over Design Hand Knotted Soft Wool Runner Rug
4'1"x9'10" Imperial Blue Heriz All Over Design Hand Knotted Soft Wool Runner Rug

4'1"x9'10" Imperial Blue Heriz All Over Design Hand Knotted Soft Wool Runner Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Imperial Blue, Heriz All Over Design, Aryana Collection, Vegetable Dyes, Hand Knotted, Soft Pile, High Mountain Wool, Densely Woven, Wide Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool...

Category

2010s Afghan Tribal More Carpets

Materials

Wool

17th Century Ningxia Imperial Chinese Rug Fragment with 'Standing Water' Pattern
17th Century Ningxia Imperial Chinese Rug Fragment with 'Standing Water' Pattern

17th Century Ningxia Imperial Chinese Rug Fragment with 'Standing Water' Pattern

Located in Milan, IT

A rare Kangxi period (1662-1722) border fragment of a large Imperial carpet with ‘Standing Water’ pattern. We know this pattern from a Ming period Imperial carpet, which was once in...

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Chinese Ming Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Fine Antique Imperial Chinese Red Silk Rug with Phoenixes
Fine Antique Imperial Chinese Red Silk Rug with Phoenixes

Fine Antique Imperial Chinese Red Silk Rug with Phoenixes

Located in Milan, IT

A very rare silk Ningxia carpet with an unusual lacquer red background decorated at the centre by a large phoenix and surrounded by four smaller phoenixes in the corners. The phoenix...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Blue Chinese Ningxia Wool Rug – Five-Clawed Imperial Dragon & Mongolian Script
Blue Chinese Ningxia Wool Rug – Five-Clawed Imperial Dragon & Mongolian Script

Blue Chinese Ningxia Wool Rug – Five-Clawed Imperial Dragon & Mongolian Script

Located in Norwalk, CT

This authentic antique Mongolian pillar rug features a powerful five-clawed Imperial dragon (Long) soaring through a deep indigo field.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Imperial Marbling: A Vintage Chinese Rug with Corinthian Elegance
The Imperial Marbling: A Vintage Chinese Rug with Corinthian Elegance

The Imperial Marbling: A Vintage Chinese Rug with Corinthian Elegance

Located in Dallas, TX

77455 Vintage Chinese Rug, 08'00 x 11'04. A masterpiece of cross-cultural design, this hand-knotted wool vintage Chinese rug embodies the refined artistry and quiet grandeur of early...

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Neoclassical Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

"Empress" 3D Floral Wool Rug  Luxury Lilies of the Valley Imperial Art Carpet
"Empress" 3D Floral Wool Rug  Luxury Lilies of the Valley Imperial Art Carpet

"Empress" 3D Floral Wool Rug Luxury Lilies of the Valley Imperial Art Carpet

By Alexander Anisimov

Located in Hong Kong, HK

"EMPRESS" 3D Floral Wool Rug. Iconic Lilies of the Valley Carpet. Style: Imperial, Neoclassical Revival, Biophilic Luxury, Grand millennial, Romantic Classic.

Category

2010s Hong Kong Neoclassical Revival Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Chinese Art Deco Area Scatter Rug with Imperial  Dragon Motif
Vintage Chinese Art Deco Area Scatter Rug with Imperial  Dragon Motif

Vintage Chinese Art Deco Area Scatter Rug with Imperial Dragon Motif

By Walter Nichols

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco style Chinese area, or scatter, rug with dragon motif. The rug is in very good, original, clean and ready to use condition, free of significant wear, odors, or problems. The...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Ningxia Rug Hand-Knotted Wool, 4'8"×6'4"
Antique Chinese Ningxia Rug Hand-Knotted Wool, 4'8"×6'4"

Antique Chinese Ningxia Rug Hand-Knotted Wool, 4'8"×6'4"

By Amara Rugs

Located in Torrance, CA

The refined design is framed by a classic ruyi and fretwork border, commonly seen in temple rugs and imperial court weavings. Richly textured with a luxurious wool pile, the rug embo...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Imperial Blossom: A Vintage Chinese Tabriz Rug of Regal Grandeur
The Imperial Blossom: A Vintage Chinese Tabriz Rug of Regal Grandeur

The Imperial Blossom: A Vintage Chinese Tabriz Rug of Regal Grandeur

Located in Dallas, TX

77369 Vintage Chinese Persian Tabriz Rug, 08'10 x 11'09. Evoking the opulence of Persian artistry through a masterful Chinese interpretation, this hand-knotted wool and silk vintage ...

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Tabriz Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Antique Chinese Art Deco Wool Rug with Imperial Yellow Field and Navy Border
Antique Chinese Art Deco Wool Rug with Imperial Yellow Field and Navy Border

Antique Chinese Art Deco Wool Rug with Imperial Yellow Field and Navy Border

Located in Norwalk, CT

Exuding early 20th-century sophistication, this antique Chinese Art Deco rug features a vibrant imperial yellow field contrasted beautifully by a rich navy blue main border and a plu...

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Ningxia Brown Metal-Thread Imperial Palace Souf Chinese Rug
19th Century Ningxia Brown Metal-Thread Imperial Palace Souf Chinese Rug

19th Century Ningxia Brown Metal-Thread Imperial Palace Souf Chinese Rug

Located in Ferrara, IT

This is a silk souf Ningxia rug woven during the end of the 19th century. It is made of 100% silk pile and the background of the carpet is made using a flat weave technique with meta...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Metallic Thread

9 x 13 Imperial Phoenix & Dragon Hand-Knotted Modern Tibetan Wool Rug
9 x 13 Imperial Phoenix & Dragon Hand-Knotted Modern Tibetan Wool Rug

9 x 13 Imperial Phoenix & Dragon Hand-Knotted Modern Tibetan Wool Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

This striking Modern Tibetan Wool Rug features a mesmerizing, symmetrical arrangement of mythical Phoenix and Dragon motifs, blending ancient East Asian symbolism with a contemporary...

Category

2010s Tibetan Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Dragon Rug Wool Silk Style Chinese Imperial Carpet Blue Beige, Djoharian Design
Dragon Rug Wool Silk Style Chinese Imperial Carpet Blue Beige, Djoharian Design

Dragon Rug Wool Silk Style Chinese Imperial Carpet Blue Beige, Djoharian Design

By djoharian-design

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

Dragon Rug imperial design wool and silk in style of Chinese Kansu carpets 5.6 x 8 ft.

Category

2010s Nepalese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Imperial Whimsy: Rare Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug Inspired by Walter Nichols
Imperial Whimsy: Rare Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug Inspired by Walter Nichols

Imperial Whimsy: Rare Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug Inspired by Walter Nichols

Located in Dallas, TX

79219 Antique Red Chinese Art Deco Rug, 08'11 x 11'01. A luminous embodiment of East-meets-West opulence, this antique Chinese Art Deco rug — attributed to the celebrated atelier of ...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Dragon Rug Wool Silk Carpet with Chinese Imperial Kansu Design Hand Knotted
Dragon Rug Wool Silk Carpet with Chinese Imperial Kansu Design Hand Knotted

Dragon Rug Wool Silk Carpet with Chinese Imperial Kansu Design Hand Knotted

By djoharian-design

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

Dragon Rug Wool Silk Carpet with Chinese Imperial Kansu Design Hand Knotted 6 x 4 ft - 180 x 120 cm.

Category

2010s Nepalese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Dragon Rug Wool Silk Style Chinese Imperial Carpet Blue Beige, Djoharian Design
Dragon Rug Wool Silk Style Chinese Imperial Carpet Blue Beige, Djoharian Design

Dragon Rug Wool Silk Style Chinese Imperial Carpet Blue Beige, Djoharian Design

By djoharian-design

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

Dragon design rug wool and silk in style of Chinese Kansu carpets 5 x 3.3 ft. A beautiful contemporary dragon design rug, hand knotted using finest Chinese mulberry silk (80%) and...

Category

2010s Nepalese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

5 x 14 Antique Chinese Rug – Imperial Yellow Wool Runner with Five-Clawed Dragon
5 x 14 Antique Chinese Rug – Imperial Yellow Wool Runner with Five-Clawed Dragon

5 x 14 Antique Chinese Rug – Imperial Yellow Wool Runner with Five-Clawed Dragon

Located in Norwalk, CT

This exceptional antique Chinese rug features a powerful, sinuous five-clawed dragon winding across a vibrant Imperial Yellow field.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tibetan Dragon Rug Wool Silk in Style of Imperial Chinese Kansu Design Carpets
Tibetan Dragon Rug Wool Silk in Style of Imperial Chinese Kansu Design Carpets

Tibetan Dragon Rug Wool Silk in Style of Imperial Chinese Kansu Design Carpets

By djoharian-design

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

Tibetan Dragon design rug with wool and silk pile in style of Antique Imperial Chinese Kansu carpets 8 x 5.4 ft.

Category

2010s Nepalese Khotan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

The Imperial Garden: A Round Indian Tabriz Masterpiece of Botanical Elegance
The Imperial Garden: A Round Indian Tabriz Masterpiece of Botanical Elegance

The Imperial Garden: A Round Indian Tabriz Masterpiece of Botanical Elegance

Located in Dallas, TX

79736 Vintage Indian Tabriz Rug, 07'11 x 07'11. The Imperial Garden: A Round Indian Tabriz Masterpiece of Botanical Elegance.

Category

Late 20th Century Indian Tabriz Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Chinese Imperial Jewel Handwoven  Silk Carpet
Chinese Imperial Jewel Handwoven  Silk Carpet

Chinese Imperial Jewel Handwoven Silk Carpet

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A luxurious modern Chinese handwoven silk carpet with overall flowers and clouds; the cloudy blue/grey background shimmers depending on the viewing angle; Model Titled "Imperial Jewe...

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

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Imperial Snake Lounge Rug in Hand-Tufted Botanical Silk
Imperial Snake Lounge Rug in Hand-Tufted Botanical Silk

Imperial Snake Lounge Rug in Hand-Tufted Botanical Silk

By Rug'Society

Located in New York, NY

The snake is one of the oldest and most well-known mythological symbols, being present in different cultures with similar meanings. Imperial snake is the most luxurious of our snake-...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern More Carpets

Materials

Silk

Imperial Ningxia Chinese Antique Oriental Rug
Imperial Ningxia Chinese Antique Oriental Rug

Imperial Ningxia Chinese Antique Oriental Rug

Located in Sarasota, FL

Sacred mountain meditation points quarter the rug and are in every corner, for a total of eight.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Ispahan Rug, Imperial Workshop of Shah, circa 1920, Iran
Early 20th Century Ispahan Rug, Imperial Workshop of Shah, circa 1920, Iran

Early 20th Century Ispahan Rug, Imperial Workshop of Shah, circa 1920, Iran

Located in Paris, FR

Imperial workshop of Shah Persian. Kork wool. Qurk / kork wool: Qurk wool is taken from the neck, belly and underarms of the sheep.

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Early 20th Century Persian Art Nouveau Persian Rugs

Blue Chinoiserie Traditional Hand Knotted Wool Silk Rug - Imperial Waves Lapis
Blue Chinoiserie Traditional Hand Knotted Wool Silk Rug - Imperial Waves Lapis

Blue Chinoiserie Traditional Hand Knotted Wool Silk Rug - Imperial Waves Lapis

By Tapis Rouge Atelier

Located in Seattle, WA

The chinoiserie collection is inspired by ancient graphics and illustrations of Chinese origin, adapted to fuse seamlessly with a contemporary interior and is made up of fine works o...

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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool, Silk

(After) Frank Lloyd Wright, Imperial Square Silk and Wool Rug
(After) Frank Lloyd Wright, Imperial Square Silk and Wool Rug

(After) Frank Lloyd Wright, Imperial Square Silk and Wool Rug

By (after) Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Barcelona, ES

(After) Frank Lloyd Wright Imperial square rug, 2004 Shumacher Edition for BSB Rugs Barcelona.

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Early 2000s Nepalese Art Deco North and South American Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Rare Antique Imperial or Monastic Ningxia Nine Dragon Banner Rug
Rare Antique Imperial or Monastic Ningxia Nine Dragon Banner Rug

Rare Antique Imperial or Monastic Ningxia Nine Dragon Banner Rug

Located in Seeshaupt, DE

Stunning antique yellow ground nine dragon banner rug from Ningxia. This piece may have been made as an Imperial gift to a temple or monastery.

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Ispahan Iranian Carpet Signed Seraphian, 20th Century, circa 1950
Ispahan Iranian Carpet Signed Seraphian, 20th Century, circa 1950

Ispahan Iranian Carpet Signed Seraphian, 20th Century, circa 1950

By Séraphian Imperial Workshop

Located in Paris, FR

Kork wool and silk Signed Séraphian imperial workshop of Shah, circa 1950 12 000/13 000 knot dm2.

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Vintage 1950s Persian Post-Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Large Antique Peking Carpet of Imperial Blue Color
Large Antique Peking Carpet of Imperial Blue Color

Large Antique Peking Carpet of Imperial Blue Color

Located in Paris, ile de france

A simplistic design unfolds with elegance of this early 20th century Chinese Peking rug. From the all-over floral pattern to the equally relatively intricate triple borders, this ant...

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Rug - Carpet - Wool China Hand Knotteded Blue en White
Rug - Carpet - Wool China Hand Knotteded Blue en White

Rug - Carpet - Wool China Hand Knotteded Blue en White

Located in Tilburg, Brabant

China has a long tradition of Chinese rugs and the original ones, probably used as merchandise, are dated at over 2.000 years ago, and were used as rugs for the imperial courts By...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Other Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

20th Century Imperial Kerman Large Room Size Handwoven Rug
20th Century Imperial Kerman Large Room Size Handwoven Rug

20th Century Imperial Kerman Large Room Size Handwoven Rug

Located in Milford, NH

These Imperial Kerman rugs were the preference of royalty at the time.

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20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Chinese Imperial Dragon Art Deco Rug
Early 20th Century Chinese Imperial Dragon Art Deco Rug

Early 20th Century Chinese Imperial Dragon Art Deco Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A remarkable early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with depicting an Imperial swirling dragon in the center, surrounded by more swirling dragons and myriad billowing clouds, and al...

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Verdant Imperial: A Modern Turkish Oushak Masterwork of Noble Serenity
The Verdant Imperial: A Modern Turkish Oushak Masterwork of Noble Serenity

The Verdant Imperial: A Modern Turkish Oushak Masterwork of Noble Serenity

Located in Dallas, TX

51598 One-of-a-kind Modern Oushak Turkish Rug, 12’09 x 17’00. Hand-knotted in the time-honored Oushak tradition, this modern Turkish masterpiece channels the quiet magnificence of An...

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pair of Imperial Yellow Silk Tibetan Meditation Mats
Pair of Imperial Yellow Silk Tibetan Meditation Mats

Pair of Imperial Yellow Silk Tibetan Meditation Mats

Located in Milan, IT

A possibly unique pair of silk meditation mats decorated by the so-called brocade square pattern, a design based on the patchwork of silk brocaded textiles. Here we see a pattern com...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Tibetan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

The Imperial Shanghai Reverie: A Chinese Art Deco Masterpiece of Floral Nobility
The Imperial Shanghai Reverie: A Chinese Art Deco Masterpiece of Floral Nobility

The Imperial Shanghai Reverie: A Chinese Art Deco Masterpiece of Floral Nobility

By Walter Nichols

Located in Dallas, TX

To live with this magnificent work of art is to inhabit a world where culture and couture intertwine. This rug commands presence without excess, offering a sense of imperial calm rat...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Frank Lloyd Wright Imperial Squares Carpet 183 x 275cm 20th Century
Vintage Frank Lloyd Wright Imperial Squares Carpet 183 x 275cm 20th Century

Vintage Frank Lloyd Wright Imperial Squares Carpet 183 x 275cm 20th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a very elegant fine quality Vintage Frank Loyd Wright designed Imperial Squares carpet,dating from the second half of the 20th Century. This beautiful carpet was hand wov...

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Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Antique Art deco Chinese Rugs
Antique Art deco Chinese Rugs

Antique Art deco Chinese Rugs

Located in Evanston, IL

Introducing our splendid of Imperial garden Chinese art deco rug, where artistry intertwines with symbolism.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Dragon Design Rug / Carpet

Antique Chinese Dragon Design Rug / Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Imperial workshop Chinese rugs of this type are eagerly sought after for the grace and delicacy of their design and the subtle beauty of their coloration, and this example is no exce...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

4'x5'9" Imperial Red Afghan Peshawar Heriz Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
4'x5'9" Imperial Red Afghan Peshawar Heriz Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug

4'x5'9" Imperial Red Afghan Peshawar Heriz Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Imperial Red, Afghan Peshawar with Large Medallion Heriz Design Natural Dyes, Pure Wool Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: ...

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2010s Afghan Heriz Serapi More Carpets

Materials

Wool

4'2"x5'7" Imperial Red Vintage Persian Shiraz All Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
4'2"x5'7" Imperial Red Vintage Persian Shiraz All Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug

4'2"x5'7" Imperial Red Vintage Persian Shiraz All Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Imperial Red, Vintage Persian Shiraz with Geometric Medallion Design, Shaved Down, Zero Pile, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Clean, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug Prim...

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Vintage 1960s Persian Bohemian Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Art Deco Carpet, Imperial Dynasty Rug, 8'10" x 11'7"
Antique Art Deco Carpet, Imperial Dynasty Rug, 8'10" x 11'7"

Antique Art Deco Carpet, Imperial Dynasty Rug, 8'10" x 11'7"

Located in Evanston, IL

Antique handmade wool Art Deco Carpet, Imperial Dynasty Rug, 8'10" x 11'7", c-1930's Gold and mustered background color with unusual imperial design.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Dragon Rug Wool Silk Style Chinese Imperial Carpet Blue Beige, Djoharian Design
Dragon Rug Wool Silk Style Chinese Imperial Carpet Blue Beige, Djoharian Design

Dragon Rug Wool Silk Style Chinese Imperial Carpet Blue Beige, Djoharian Design

By djoharian-design

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

Dragon Rug imperial design wool and silk in style of Chinese Kansu carpets 5.6 x 8 ft.

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2010s Nepalese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

18th Century Chinese Imperial Ningxia Rug Eight Dragons Lotus Flower Pink Yellow
18th Century Chinese Imperial Ningxia Rug Eight Dragons Lotus Flower Pink Yellow

18th Century Chinese Imperial Ningxia Rug Eight Dragons Lotus Flower Pink Yellow

Located in Firenze, IT

These carpets made in the Ningxia region on the border between China and Tibet were born to wrap and decorate the columns of the Tibetan monasteries. The drawings show typical fine T...

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Chinese Imperial Foo Dog, 18th Century
Chinese Imperial Foo Dog, 18th Century

Chinese Imperial Foo Dog, 18th Century

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W 77.17 in L 114.18 in

Chinese Imperial Foo Dog, 18th Century

Located in Ferrara, IT

This ancient Chinese carpet knotted in the Ningxia area circa 1790 measures 290 × 196 cm (9' 6" × 6' 5"). From traditional Chinese iconography the decoration takes flower in vases an...

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Other Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Imperial Oval: An Antique Chinese Peking Masterpiece of Chinoiserie Elegance
The Imperial Oval: An Antique Chinese Peking Masterpiece of Chinoiserie Elegance

The Imperial Oval: An Antique Chinese Peking Masterpiece of Chinoiserie Elegance

Located in Dallas, TX

77451 Antique Chinese Peking Oval Rug, 04'11 x 07'11. This hand knotted wool antique Chinese Peking rug embodies a refined restraint once reserved for the inner chambers of imperial ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

The Celestial Bloom: An Antique Chinese Peking Masterpiece of Imperial Serenity
The Celestial Bloom: An Antique Chinese Peking Masterpiece of Imperial Serenity

The Celestial Bloom: An Antique Chinese Peking Masterpiece of Imperial Serenity

Located in Dallas, TX

79217 Antique Blue Chinese Peking Rug, 08'11 x 12'00. A masterpiece of serene elegance and timeless heritage, this hand-knotted wool antique Chinese Peking rug unveils a vision of ar...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Authentic Zebra Hide Rug
Authentic Zebra Hide Rug

Authentic Zebra Hide Rug

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W 79 in L 103 in

Authentic Zebra Hide Rug

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

Details: 95 in x 96 in Length is measured from tip of nose to start of tail and width is measured at widest edges of hind legs 100% natural zebra hide Unlined Care instructions on F...

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2010s South African More Carpets

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Zebra Hide

Antique Art deco Chinese Rug
Antique Art deco Chinese Rug

Antique Art deco Chinese Rug

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W 24 in L 48 in

Antique Art deco Chinese Rug

Located in Evanston, IL

Introducing our splendid of Imperial garden Chinese art deco rug, where artistry intertwines with symbolism.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Pink Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, Nomadic Charm Meets Abstract Expressionism
Vintage Pink Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, Nomadic Charm Meets Abstract Expressionism

Vintage Pink Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, Nomadic Charm Meets Abstract Expressionism

By Beni Mrirt, Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Dallas, TX

Capturing the vibrant essence of Marrakesh, an Imperial city, the rug mirrors the natural hues of Tabla, a red clay found in the Haouz Plains west of the city.

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Pure Aesthetics Antique Chinese Ming Dragon Design Rug
Pure Aesthetics Antique Chinese Ming Dragon Design Rug

Pure Aesthetics Antique Chinese Ming Dragon Design Rug

Located in Seeshaupt, DE

Breathtaking imperial rugs from the Ming dynasty were the inspiration for this Baotou rug.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Exquisite Antique Chinese Ningxia Dragon Pillar Rug
Exquisite Antique Chinese Ningxia Dragon Pillar Rug

Exquisite Antique Chinese Ningxia Dragon Pillar Rug

Located in Seeshaupt, DE

It was customary for wealthy individuals and the imperial court to donate pillar rugs to temples and monasteries.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Imperial Snake Rug in Hand-Tufted Botanical Silk
Imperial Snake Rug in Hand-Tufted Botanical Silk

Imperial Snake Rug in Hand-Tufted Botanical Silk

By Rug'Society

Located in New York, NY

The snake is one of the oldest and most well-known mythological symbols, being present in different cultures with similar meanings. Imperial snake is the most luxurious of our snake-...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern More Carpets

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Silk

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Imperial Rugs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of imperial rugs available for sale. Each of these unique imperial rugs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, silk and wool. There are 6 antique and vintage imperial rugs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Imperial rugs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Imperial rugs made by Modern designers — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made imperial rugs over the years, but those made by Rug'Society and Tapis Rouge Atelier are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Imperial Rugs?

Prices for imperial rugs start at $2,399 and top out at $55,617 with the average selling for $11,654.

Finding the Right Rugs-carpets for You

Good antique rugs and vintage rugs have made their way into homes across the globe, becoming fixtures used for comfort, prayer and self-expression, so choosing the right area rug is officially a universal endeavor.

In modern usage, “carpet” typically denotes a wall-to-wall floor cushioning that is fixed to the floor. Rugs, on the other hand, are designed to cover a specific area and can easily be moved to new locations. However, the terms are interchangeable in many parts of the world, and, in the end, it won’t matter what you decide to call it.

It’s well known that a timeless Persian rug or vintage Turkish rug can warm any interior, but there are lots of other styles of antique rugs to choose from when you're endeavoring to introduce fresh colors and textures to a bedroom or living room.

Moroccan Berber rugs are not all about pattern. In fact, some of the most striking examples are nearly monochrome. But what these rugs lack in complexity, they make up for in brilliant color and subtle variation. Moroccan-style interiors can be mesmerizing — a sitting room of this type might feature a Moroccan rug, carved wooden screens and a tapestry hung behind the sofa.

Handwoven kilim rugs, known for their wealth of rich colors and unique weaving tradition, are pileless: Whereas the Beni Ourain rugs of Morocco can be described as dense with a thick surface or pile, an authentic kilim rug is thin and flat. (The term “kilim” is Turkish in origin, but this type of textile artistry is practiced all across the Balkans, throughout the Arab world and elsewhere.) 

When it comes to eye-catching floor coverings, the distinctive “medallion” pattern of Oushak rugs has two types of rounded shapes alternating against a rich red or blue background created with natural dyes, while the elaborate “star” pattern involves large eight-pointed shapes in diagonal rows alternating with diamonds.  

If you’re looking for something unexpected, find a runner rug that pops in your hallway or on your stairs. Dig for dazzling geometric patterns in our inventory of mid-century modern rugs and carpets, which includes works designed by the likes of Swedish textile masters Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Marianne Richter and other artisans. 

Carpets and rugs have been around for thousands of years. Prehistoric humans turned to animal skin, wool and fur to craft simple fabrics to soften hard terrain. A 2016 study suggests that "cave lions" were hunted for exactly this purpose, and that decorating your cave with their pelts may have conferred strength and prestige. Although many of these early textiles are still in existence, tracing their precise origins is difficult. Carpets quickly became such a valuable trade commodity that the weavings could easily travel far from their places of origin. 

The oldest known carpet was found in southern Siberia. (It may have traveled there from Persepolis in Iran.) For the flat-weave floor rugs crafted by Native Americans, cotton was the primary material before sheep’s wool was introduced in the 16th century. In Europe, carpet-making was fundamental to folk art, and Asian carpets imported to European countries were at one time considered a precious luxury and not intended to remain permanently on the floor. 

With the variety of area rugs and carpets rolled out for you on 1stDibs — a collection that includes traditional, modern, minimalist rugs and other coverings of all kinds — things will be looking up whenever you’re looking down.