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Vintage Silk Hereke Fine 100% Silk High Quality Museum Signed Rug 7x10 209x297cm
Vintage Silk Hereke Fine 100% Silk High Quality Museum Signed Rug 7x10 209x297cm

Vintage Silk Hereke Fine 100% Silk High Quality Museum Signed Rug 7x10 209x297cm

Located in New York, NY

"This is one of the highest quality antique silk rugs that we have seen in our 40 years in the trade. It is 100% silk pile and foundation. This vintage Silk Hereke has a very fine we...

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Vintage 1950s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Turkish Hereke Silk & Metal Rug Red Field Signed "Paradise Rug", XXI Century
Turkish Hereke Silk & Metal Rug Red Field Signed "Paradise Rug", XXI Century

Turkish Hereke Silk & Metal Rug Red Field Signed "Paradise Rug", XXI Century

Located in Ferrara, IT

This is a modern Turkish Hereke silk metal thread rug woven in Turkey during the beginning of the 21st century circa 2000 – 2010. Its size is 204 x 190CM and has an all-over field de...

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Other Turkish Rugs

Materials

Metal

Anatolian prayer rug/tapestry cotton/silk, 20th century, signed
Anatolian prayer rug/tapestry cotton/silk, 20th century, signed

Anatolian prayer rug/tapestry cotton/silk, 20th century, signed

Located in Berlin, DE

Anatolian prayer rug/tapestry cotton/silk, 20th century, signed This hand-knotted Hereke rug is a magnificent addition to your living space.

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20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Turkish Hereke Silk Signed Extra Fine Rug, XXI Century
Turkish Hereke Silk Signed Extra Fine Rug, XXI Century

Turkish Hereke Silk Signed Extra Fine Rug, XXI Century

$3,637Sale Price|20% Off

W 32.68 in L 45.67 in

Turkish Hereke Silk Signed Extra Fine Rug, XXI Century

Located in Ferrara, IT

This is a silk Turkish Hereke Signed rug woven in Turkey during the beginning of the 21st century circa 2000-2010 and measures 116 x 83 cm in size.

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Other Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Semi-Antique Hereke, Pure Silk Signed Turkish Prayer Rug
Semi-Antique Hereke, Pure Silk Signed Turkish Prayer Rug

Semi-Antique Hereke, Pure Silk Signed Turkish Prayer Rug

$2,700Sale Price|25% Off

W 30 in L 48 in

Semi-Antique Hereke, Pure Silk Signed Turkish Prayer Rug

Located in Vero Beach, FL

This authentic Hereke, signed, pure silk rug is extremely intricate. It is a very finely hand-knotted Turkish prayer rug in a traditional design with strong colors and is signed in A...

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20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique 22x22 Quality Signed Hereke Silk Rug - Mid 20th Century
Antique 22x22 Quality Signed Hereke Silk Rug - Mid 20th Century

Antique 22x22 Quality Signed Hereke Silk Rug - Mid 20th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This rare, mid 20th-century signed Hereke silk rug is a breathtaking masterpiece of fine textile art, originating from the world-renowned workshops of Hereke, where the grandest trad...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Turkish Signed Hereke 'herekeh' Silk&Metal Thread Rug, 1950-1970
Turkish Signed Hereke 'herekeh' Silk&Metal Thread Rug, 1950-1970

Turkish Signed Hereke 'herekeh' Silk&Metal Thread Rug, 1950-1970

$3,637Sale Price|20% Off

W 39.38 in L 61.42 in

Turkish Signed Hereke 'herekeh' Silk&Metal Thread Rug, 1950-1970

Located in Ferrara, IT

This is an extremely fine silk and metal threaded Turkish Herekeh rug woven circa 1950 - 1970s and measures 156 - 100CM in size. In the top left corner of this piece is located the i...

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Late 20th Century Turkish Other Turkish Rugs

Materials

Metal

Djoharian Collection Exclusive Pure Silk Hereke Original Turkish Rug Signed 5x3
Djoharian Collection Exclusive Pure Silk Hereke Original Turkish Rug Signed 5x3

Djoharian Collection Exclusive Pure Silk Hereke Original Turkish Rug Signed 5x3

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

Masterpiece of Ottoman Tradition – Rare Pure Silk Hereke Rug The Jewel of Turkish Silk Weaving Experience the pinnacle of textile art with this exceptionally fine Hereke silk rug. ...

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20th Century Turkish Islamic Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Signed Hereke Silk Rug, Sufi Figure & Animal Roundels, Calligraphy, - 1N137
Signed Hereke Silk Rug, Sufi Figure & Animal Roundels, Calligraphy, - 1N137

Signed Hereke Silk Rug, Sufi Figure & Animal Roundels, Calligraphy, - 1N137

Located in Bordeaux, FR

A signed vintage Turkish Hereke pure silk rug of exceptional quality and iconographic complexity — hand-knotted in the 1970s at the extraordinary density that defines the finest Here...

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Vintage 1970s French Western European Rugs

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Silk

Antique 10 x 10 Quality Signed Hereke Silk Rug - Mid 20th Century
Antique 10 x 10 Quality Signed Hereke Silk Rug - Mid 20th Century

Antique 10 x 10 Quality Signed Hereke Silk Rug - Mid 20th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This rare mid 20th century signed Hereke silk rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic floral composition featuring a monumental lobed central medallion anchored within a luminous ivor...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique 12 x 12 Quality Signed Hereke Silk Rug - Mid 20th Century
Antique 12 x 12 Quality Signed Hereke Silk Rug - Mid 20th Century

Antique 12 x 12 Quality Signed Hereke Silk Rug - Mid 20th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This rare mid 20th century Turkish Hereke silk pictorial rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic figurative composition featuring a centralized workshop scene anchored within a lumino...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Signed 14 x 14 Quality Hereke Silk Rug - Mid 20th Century
Antique Signed 14 x 14 Quality Hereke Silk Rug - Mid 20th Century

Antique Signed 14 x 14 Quality Hereke Silk Rug - Mid 20th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This rare mid 20th century signed Hereke silk rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic floral composition featuring a vibrant madder red mihrab anchored within a luminous ivory field.

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Kum Kapi Signed Silk and Metal Thread Rug - Early 20th Century
Antique Kum Kapi Signed Silk and Metal Thread Rug - Early 20th Century

Antique Kum Kapi Signed Silk and Metal Thread Rug - Early 20th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This rare circa 1920s Kum Kapi signed silk and metal thread rug highlights a powerful and sophisticated pictorial composition featuring a dynamic battle scene with mounted warriors r...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Metallic Thread

Antique 12 x 12 Quality Signed Hereke Silk Rug - Mid 20th Century
Antique 12 x 12 Quality Signed Hereke Silk Rug - Mid 20th Century

Antique 12 x 12 Quality Signed Hereke Silk Rug - Mid 20th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This rare mid 20th century Turkish Hereke silk rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic floral composition featuring a centralized midnight indigo lobed medallion populated with delica...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique 14 x 14 Quality Signed Hereke Silk Rug - Mid 20th Century
Antique 14 x 14 Quality Signed Hereke Silk Rug - Mid 20th Century

Antique 14 x 14 Quality Signed Hereke Silk Rug - Mid 20th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This rare mid 20th century 14×14 quality signed Hereke silk rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic floral composition featuring a vibrant madder red prayer niche anchored within a lu...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique 16 x 16 Quality Signed Hereke Silk Rug - Early 20th Century
Antique 16 x 16 Quality Signed Hereke Silk Rug - Early 20th Century

Antique 16 x 16 Quality Signed Hereke Silk Rug - Early 20th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This rare early 20th century Turkish 16 x 16 Hereke silk prayer rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic botanical composition featuring a magnificent Tree of Life motif anchored withi...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique 24 x 24 Quality Signed Silk Hereke Rug - Mid 20th Century
Antique 24 x 24 Quality Signed Silk Hereke Rug - Mid 20th Century

Antique 24 x 24 Quality Signed Silk Hereke Rug - Mid 20th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This rare mid 20th century Turkish Hereke silk rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic pictorial composition featuring a monumental, multi tiered “Fountain of Life” anchored within a ...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Turkish Hereke Silk & Metal Signed Rug, Garden of Paradise, 21st Century
Turkish Hereke Silk & Metal Signed Rug, Garden of Paradise, 21st Century

Turkish Hereke Silk & Metal Signed Rug, Garden of Paradise, 21st Century

Located in Ferrara, IT

This is a silk and metal threaded Turkish Hereke rug woven in Turkey during the beginning of the 21st century circa 2000-2010 and measures 135 x 89 cm in size. Its design consists of...

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Other Turkish Rugs

Materials

Metal

Antique Signed Silk & Metal Chinese Rug - Late 19th Century
Antique Signed Silk & Metal Chinese Rug - Late 19th Century

Antique Signed Silk & Metal Chinese Rug - Late 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This rare late 19th century Chinese Ningxia rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic figurative composition featuring a celestial deity or immortal floating amidst a stylized landscape...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Metallic Thread

Art Deco Style Antique Caucasian Silk Rug, Signed circa 1920
Art Deco Style Antique Caucasian Silk Rug, Signed circa 1920

Art Deco Style Antique Caucasian Silk Rug, Signed circa 1920

Located in Miami, FL

Exceptional Signed Antique Caucasian Silk Rug, Art Deco Era Tribal Carpet, circa 1920, Fine Signed Caucasian Silk Rug, Art Deco Period, Hand-Knotted Tribal Motifs, circa 1920, Antiqu...

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Early 20th Century Caucasian Art Deco Central Asian Rugs

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Silk

Antique 14 x 14 Quality Signed Hereke Sirinoglu Silk Rug - Mid 20th Century
Antique 14 x 14 Quality Signed Hereke Sirinoglu Silk Rug - Mid 20th Century

Antique 14 x 14 Quality Signed Hereke Sirinoglu Silk Rug - Mid 20th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This rare mid 20th century 14 x 14 quality signed Hereke (Şirinoğlu production) silk rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic curvilinear composition featuring a multi layered central ...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Turkish Signed Hereke Ivory Background Color Silk Extra Fine Rug, XXI Century
Turkish Signed Hereke Ivory Background Color Silk Extra Fine Rug, XXI Century

Turkish Signed Hereke Ivory Background Color Silk Extra Fine Rug, XXI Century

Located in Ferrara, IT

This is an extremely fine silk Hereke rug woven in Turkey during the beginning of the 21st century circa 2000 - 2010 and measures 210 x 129cm in size. It has a traditional center med...

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Other Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Signed Hereke Silk - Mid 20th Century
Antique Signed Hereke Silk - Mid 20th Century

Antique Signed Hereke Silk - Mid 20th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This rare mid 20th century Turkish Hereke silk pictorial rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic figurative composition featuring a classic Ottoman hunting scene anchored within a lum...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Turkish Hereke Silk & Metal Signed Rug with an All-Over Design, XXI Century
Turkish Hereke Silk & Metal Signed Rug with an All-Over Design, XXI Century

Turkish Hereke Silk & Metal Signed Rug with an All-Over Design, XXI Century

Located in Ferrara, IT

This is a silk and metal threaded Hereke rug woven in Turkey during the beginning of the 21st century circa 2000-2010 and its size is 120 x 103 cm. The field has an all-over floral d...

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Other Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Signed Silk & Gold – Metal – Thread Ning Xia ‘Dragon’ Palace Rug - 19th Century
Signed Silk & Gold – Metal – Thread Ning Xia ‘Dragon’ Palace Rug - 19th Century

Signed Silk & Gold – Metal – Thread Ning Xia ‘Dragon’ Palace Rug - 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This rare 19th century Imperial Ningxia silk and gold-metal-thread “Dragon” palace rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic mythological composition featuring five celestial dragons—in...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Central Asian Rugs

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Metallic Thread

Chinese Hereke Silk Signed “Yasamin”  Extra Fine Rug, XXI Century
Chinese Hereke Silk Signed “Yasamin”  Extra Fine Rug, XXI Century

Chinese Hereke Silk Signed “Yasamin” Extra Fine Rug, XXI Century

Located in Ferrara, IT

This is a Chinese Hereke silk rug woven during the 21st century that contains a signature that says “Yasamin” and measures 187 x 125 CM in size. This piece has an all-over field desi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Other Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Silk

1940s Traditional Blue Navy Medallion Antique Isfahan Wool Silk Signed Abtin Rug
1940s Traditional Blue Navy Medallion Antique Isfahan Wool Silk Signed Abtin Rug

1940s Traditional Blue Navy Medallion Antique Isfahan Wool Silk Signed Abtin Rug

Located in New York, NY

A mid-20th-century Isfahan carpet signed by Abtin, measuring approximately 4’10” × 7’10” (147 × 238 cm). Isfahan (Esfahan) is a historic city in central one of the most important ...

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Vintage 1940s West Asian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Post War Deep Pile Hand Knotted Silk Round Asian Rug, Signed
Post War Deep Pile Hand Knotted Silk Round Asian Rug, Signed

Post War Deep Pile Hand Knotted Silk Round Asian Rug, Signed

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Post-War 46" wide deep pile hand knotted silk round Asian rug, see pictures for signature. This handwoven Chinese rug features a classic endless knot motif symbolizing eternity and ...

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Vintage 1980s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Signed Hereke Silk Carpet - Mid 20th Century
Antique Signed Hereke Silk Carpet - Mid 20th Century

Antique Signed Hereke Silk Carpet - Mid 20th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This rare mid 20th century Turkish Hereke silk carpet is a breathtaking display of technical mastery, featuring a dense, all over “Isfahan inspired” floral composition. Anchored with...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Persian Silk Qum Rug
Persian Silk Qum Rug

Persian Silk Qum Rug

$6,500

W 52 in L 80 in

Persian Silk Qum Rug

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Persian Silk Qum Rug Signed on the outside border. A center rosette within a blue ground-shaped reserve, set on a beige and gold center field within a wide border of stylized folia...

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20th Century Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Impressive Ozipek silk carpet/tapestry Hereke signed, 20th Century
Impressive Ozipek silk carpet/tapestry Hereke signed, 20th Century

Impressive Ozipek silk carpet/tapestry Hereke signed, 20th Century

Located in Berlin, DE

Impressive Ozipek silk carpet/tapestry Hereke signed, 20th Century This hand-knotted Hereke rug is a magnificent addition to your living space.

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20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Royal Ozipek silk carpet/tapestry Hereke signed, 20th Century. blue
Royal Ozipek silk carpet/tapestry Hereke signed, 20th Century. blue

Royal Ozipek silk carpet/tapestry Hereke signed, 20th Century. blue

Located in Berlin, DE

Royal Ozipek silk carpet/tapestry Hereke signed, 20th Century This hand-knotted Hereke rug is a magnificent addition to your living space.

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20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Rare Turkish Antique Signed “ZAREH” Peyman Koum Kapi Rug
Rare Turkish Antique Signed “ZAREH” Peyman Koum Kapi Rug

Rare Turkish Antique Signed “ZAREH” Peyman Koum Kapi Rug

Located in Ferrara, IT

This is a silk- and metal-thread kum kapi prayer rug. It features a head design woven by Zareh Penyamin and bears the calligraphic signature mark of his in the metal thread at the ba...

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Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Other Turkish Rugs

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Metal

Antique Silk Aubosson wall carpet, France late 19 century. Verdure motif, signed
Antique Silk Aubosson wall carpet, France late 19 century. Verdure motif, signed

Antique Silk Aubosson wall carpet, France late 19 century. Verdure motif, signed

Located in Berlin, DE

Antique Silk Aubosson wall carpet, France late 19 century. Verdure motif, signed Antique Musael Aubosson tapestry made of silk and partly wool. Very fine and antique design. Depict...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Western European Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Contemporary Rocky Peaks Beige and Grey, Silk and Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Contemporary Rocky Peaks Beige and Grey, Silk and Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Contemporary Rocky Peaks Beige and Grey, Silk and Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

By Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

Carefully hand knotted of high-quality wool and silk, the rug is durable and soft. Under the condition of proper maintenance, it will serve its owners for generations without any sig...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

French Savonnerie Signed Rug, Circa 1930 - 3m50x2m55 - No. 1466
French Savonnerie Signed Rug, Circa 1930 - 3m50x2m55 - No. 1466

French Savonnerie Signed Rug, Circa 1930 - 3m50x2m55 - No. 1466

By Savonnerie

Located in Paris, FR

Condition: Perfect condition Material: Wool Length: 350 cm Width: 255 cm Depth: 2 cm Located a stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower in Paris, we are a French family business speciali...

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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

9'7"x13'2" Red New Persian Nain Wool 300 KPSI Signed Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
9'7"x13'2" Red New Persian Nain Wool 300 KPSI Signed Hand Knotted Oriental Rug

9'7"x13'2" Red New Persian Nain Wool 300 KPSI Signed Hand Knotted Oriental Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Deep Red, New Persian Nain with Repetitive Geometric Design, Wool and Silk, 300 KPSI, Signed Hand Knotted Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25...

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2010s Pakistani Medieval Persian Rugs

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Silk

Signed Vintage Edmond Dubrunfaut Tapestry with Tree Pictorial  Rug & Kilim
Signed Vintage Edmond Dubrunfaut Tapestry with Tree Pictorial  Rug & Kilim

Signed Vintage Edmond Dubrunfaut Tapestry with Tree Pictorial Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Made with handwoven wool in France circa 1960-1970, this 3x6 vintage tapestry is a rare and exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim's collection—a signed piece by Belgian artist Edmon D...

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Vintage 1960s Indian Western European Rugs

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Silk

Signed Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug, Flower of the Seven Mountains
Signed Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug, Flower of the Seven Mountains

Signed Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug, Flower of the Seven Mountains

By Hereke

Located in Dallas, TX

78733 Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug, 02'02 x 03'04. The Hereke rug, born in the Turkish town of Hereke near Istanbul, epitomizes a legacy of exquisite craftsmanship and tradition. ...

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Late 20th Century Turkish Louis XIV Tapestries

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Silk

VINTAGE French Aubusson Tapestry Flatwoven European Rug 256x285cm Signed 9x9
VINTAGE French Aubusson Tapestry Flatwoven European Rug 256x285cm Signed 9x9

VINTAGE French Aubusson Tapestry Flatwoven European Rug 256x285cm Signed 9x9

$10,120Sale Price|20% Off

H 112.21 in W 100.79 in D 0.3 in

VINTAGE French Aubusson Tapestry Flatwoven European Rug 256x285cm Signed 9x9

Located in New York, NY

Vintage French Aubusson Tapestry Rug Art Nouveau Bold Square 9x9 8'5" x 9'4" 256cm x 285cm "A rare, magnificent vintage French Aubusson tapestry with unique Art Nouveau design, i...

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Vintage 1940s French Tapestries

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Wool, Silk

Antique French Tapestry Verdure Signed 1880 Wool & Silk 5x7 153cm x 201cm
Antique French Tapestry Verdure Signed 1880 Wool & Silk 5x7 153cm x 201cm

Antique French Tapestry Verdure Signed 1880 Wool & Silk 5x7 153cm x 201cm

Located in New York, NY

Antique French Tapestry Verdure Signed Wool & Silk A magnificent antique French tapestry depicting a castle amongst a river, verdure, and exotic birds.

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Antique 1880s French Baroque Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Pure Silk Hereke Ozipek Turkish Rug Signed
Pure Silk Hereke Ozipek Turkish Rug Signed

Pure Silk Hereke Ozipek Turkish Rug Signed

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

Fine Hereke Silk Rug – Ozipek Workshop Signed 101 x 76 cm (3.31 x 2.49 ft / 39.8 x 29.9 in) Late 20th Century Origin: Hereke, Turkey Manufacture: Ozipek (Özipek) workshop Period: ...

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20th Century Turkish Islamic Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

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Signed Silk Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the signed silk rug you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, silk and wool, every signed silk rug was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a signed silk rug, we have 19 options in-stock, while there are 19 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect signed silk rug — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each signed silk rug bearing Modern, Art Deco or Folk Art hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made signed silk rug over the years, but those crafted by Boccara and Mehraban Rugs are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Signed Silk Rug?

Prices for a signed silk rug can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,104 and can go as high as $72,000, while the average can fetch as much as $11,054.

Finding the Right Rugs And 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.