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Antique French Aubusson Rug, country of origin / rug type: French rug, Circa date: 18th Century. Size: 6 ft 4 in x 8 ft 3 in (1.93 m x 2.51 m)

The “Court Series” rugs are hand tufted with blended wool and viscose material dyed in hyper-saturated colors, with tennis court-like geometries repre...

The “Court Series” rugs are hand-tufted with blended wool and viscose material dyed in hyper-saturated colors, with tennis court-like geometries repre...

The “Court Series” rugs are hand tufted with blended wool and viscose material dyed in hyper-saturated colors, with tennis court-like geometries repre...

Are you looking for a new accessory to introduce into your home? Then look no further! This elegant piece features a subtle colour palette of cream and beige that make up the symmetr...

This vintage Mexican Saltillo Serape, woven in Coahuila, Northern Mexico, dates to the late 19th or early 20th century and showcases the exquisite craftsmanship of traditional Saltillo weaving. Made using flat-weave kilim techniques, the serape features the classic "royal blue" background, a signature element of these historic textiles. At the center of the blanket is a beautifully woven small lozenge medallion, rendered in warm ivory and brown tones, framed by delicate geometric patterns that enhance the overall composition. The design reflects the iconic Saltillo aesthetic, celebrated for its intricate detailing and bold yet harmonious color palettes. Woven with fine precision, this antique Saltillo kilim is as versatile as it is beautiful—perfect as a decorative wall tapestry, textile art piece, or a stunning addition to any Southwestern, bohemian, or heritage-inspired interior. Dimensions: 22” x 26” Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Mexico Material: Wool on a cotton foundation Condition: Wear consistent with age and use The Persian Knot, SKU: 2257 Saltillo Rugs...

A vintage American Braid round/circular accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 7' 1" x 7' 1".

A very rare French Aubusson carpet, monogrammed JF, executed in the style distinctive of André Arbus and characteristic of the so-called 'Neoclassique' style (please refer to J. Sira...

A vintage American Braided oval room size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 9' 5" x 12' 3" North American has never developed a unified handmade rug tradition, but rather it is the unassimilated confluence of several. From Mexico comes the Saltillo serape wearing blanket, and this stimulates the Navajo and Rio Grande (Colorado) weavers, first as blankets, then as rugs. The thrifty habits of rural America gave rise to the New England (and Western Canadian) hooked rug types, while the farmers of the Midwest recycled their disused garments into braided and rag rugs. The closest to a real ongoing tradition are the Southwestern (New Mexican) Navajo rugs. By the 1860’s the native tribes were weaving wearing blankets with wool from the Spanish churro sheep. These were in stripe design, with combinations of undyed wool with cochineal reds and indigo blues. The multi-phase “Chief’s Blankets” from the 1870’s-80’s are a natural outgrowth of these. Machine spun red wool from Germantown in Pennsylvania appeared in the 1870’s with a bright red hitherto unobtainable. The weavers loved it and blankets appeared with bright reds, generally aniline, in “eye dazzler” patterns. Anglo traders established posts beginning in the 1890’s. Navajo weavings were perfect accompaniments not only for Western-themed decors, but for East Coast apartments, only they needed to be thicker and more rug like to be truly accepted. The traders brought Caucasian and Turkish village rugs to copy, borders were introduced and central medallions devised. The weavers continued to create on vertical looms, with a shared warp (dovetailing) weft structure to avoid slits. The warps were cotton string. Sizes were generally scatters, but occasionally a special order came in, hence antique room size Navajos are very rare and very pricey. Distinct village/pueblo styles developed. Among the best are: Two Grey Hills (considered the tightest, closest of all Navajo weaving), Crystal Springs and Ganado. Certain new patterns such as the “Storm pattern” with jagged lightning bolts emanating from a dark cloud developed. The Yei rug with dancing Kachina doll figures became popular. The palette has been expanded beyond the classic grey, tan, dark brown and cream natural wool combination to again include reds, blue and greens. Navajo pictorials include: American flags, trains and automobiles, domestic and local scenes and scenery. Individual artist weavers now command gallery shows and correspondingly elevated prices. There are several levels of Navajo work, and antique and vintage scatters with simple flat designs, medium weaves and tritonal palettes, and in good floor worthy condition are still available reasonably. The Native American weaving tradition extends into Colorado with two piece scatters with sharp sawtooth medallions and striped end borders, with wool tapestry weave on cotton warps. These descend from the Saltillo blankets...

Handwoven antique Mexican serape blanket with central star design and traditional Native symbols in natural pigment dyed wool on natural brown w...

This abstract rug is made by master weaver Roman Gutierrez in Oaxaca, Mexico. Yellow/ mustard, creamy white and brown/almond colors are portraited in this modern Zapotec rug...

Handmade in wool and originating circa 1920-1930, this 2x3 antique rug is a rare and exciting new curation in Rug & Kilim’s collection of American hooked rugs. On the Design: Admi...