Lou Gartner Rugs and Carpets

Add timeless style and cultural depth to your space with this vintage Native American Navajo area rug, handwoven in the Southwestern United States and featuring a warm, earthy color palette of brick red, brown, black, ivory, and gray. Crafted during the mid-20th century, this rug is a stunning representation of authentic Navajo textile art. Made using traditional flat weave techniques, the rug is woven with handspun wool and a cotton foundation, reflecting the skill and heritage of generations of Navajo artisans. The rich colors are achieved through natural, organic dyes sourced from the surrounding land, giving the piece a true connection to its origins. The rug showcases geometric patterns and symbolic motifs, each deeply rooted in Navajo cultural and spiritual beliefs. These designs are more than just decorative—they carry stories, values, and meanings that have been preserved for centuries. Dimensions: 38” x 61” Date of Manufacture: 3rd Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Southwest, United States Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation Condition: Wear consistent with age and use The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 2151 Navajo Rugs, Vintage Navajo Rugs, Vintage American Indian Rugs...

This vintage Native American Navajo area rug, woven circa the mid-20th century, features a striking triple medallion pattern set against a clean ivory background. Bold red, burgundy, and black motifs form the medallions, framed elegantly by narrow border stripes at each end in coordinating burgundy and black. Expertly flat woven in wool on a traditional cotton foundation, this rug reflects the skill and cultural heritage of Navajo weavers, who use natural organic dyes sourced from the landscapes around their tribal lands. The result is a beautifully rich color palette that remains vibrant and timeless. The geometric designs and symbolic patterns in Navajo rugs are deeply meaningful, often representing spiritual beliefs, storytelling traditions, and a connection to nature. This piece can be displayed as a decorative rug, wall hanging, or collector’s textile, bringing authenticity and Southwestern charm to any space. Dimensions: 19” x 40” Date of Manufacture: 3rd Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Southwest, United States Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation Condition: Wear consistent with age and use The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 2167 Ivory Color Rugs, Geometric Pattern Navajo Rugs, Navajo Rugs, Vintage Navajo Rugs, Vintage American Indian Rugs...

Not Navajo, but Mexican, as indicated by the two-piece construction and the stylized Aztec peasant composite figure. Very wide palette including: off white, beige, black, straw, oran...

This exquisite vintage Navajo rug, dating from the mid-20th century, is a striking example of traditional Native American textile art. Handwoven by a Navajo artisan, the piece featur...

A vibrant and authentic Vintage Native American Navajo rug, this striking textile features a bold geometric tribal pattern rendered in a vivid palette of bright, saturated colors. Wo...

This beautiful vintage Navajo rug from the Southwestern United States captures the spirit and colors of the iconic desert landscapes surrounding Monument Valley and Canyon de Chelly....

Beautiful hand-hooked area rug from the mid 1900s. The rug has a floral pattern set in a pale green background. The center medallion is a bouquet of flowers in pastel color including pale green, yellow, ivory and pink. The edge of the rug is a pale brown framing the design. The essence of “American Folk Art '' the hand-hooked rugs were generally created by the individuals using simple tools and material recycling for use in their homes. The simplicity in the design and sometimes the naiveness of the figures adds to the beauty and the charm of this vintage folk art creation in our Americana Collection. Antique and Vintage Hooked Rugs are a combination of Folk Art Creativity and Simplicity. When it comes to true simplicity and artistic creativity Antique Hooked Rugs have some of the best representations. The tradition of Hooked Rug started in New England. “Hooking” started as a hobby for the farmers in the long and dark cold winter nights of North East States in the US in the early 1800s. Hooked rugs were made as functional pieces for the home either as a bed cover or small carpet for the floor. Dimensions: 3’ 11” x 5’ 9” Date of Manufacture: 3rd Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: America Material: Rag wool and cotton pile on a burlap foundation Condition: Wear consistent with age and use American Hooked Rugs, Vintage Hooked Rugs, Early American Hooked Rugs...

This vintage Moroccan camel hair area rug, woven during the second quarter of the 20th century, exemplifies the timeless beauty of North African tribal design. Rendered in softly lum...

This vintage Navajo rug, woven in the third quarter of the 20th century, features a striking banded chevron and stripe pattern rendered in a natural earth-tone palette of gray, ivory, black, and caramel. The rhythmic geometry and tonal balance reflect the deep artistry and cultural expression central to traditional Navajo weaving. Handwoven using the time-honored flat-weave technique, the rug is constructed with a wool body on a cotton foundation—a signature of authentic Native American craftsmanship. The colors are likely achieved through the use of natural, plant- and mineral-based dyes, carefully sourced from the local terrain surrounding Navajo lands. The geometric motifs featured throughout the design often carry spiritual and symbolic meanings, passed down through generations of Navajo weavers. While originally intended for functional use, this textile is equally well-suited as wall-mounted art, where its bold pattern and subtle palette can add depth and cultural resonance to any interior. A refined and collectible example of mid-century Navajo textile art, this piece offers versatility, heritage, and visual impact. Dimensions: 2' x 3' 5" Date of Manufacture: 3rd Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: SW America Material: Wool on a cotton foundation Condition: Wear consistent with age and use The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU 1567 Navajo Rugs, Handwoven Rugs, Vintage Artisan Rugs, Antique Handmade Rugs, Sustainability, Allover Design Rug, Vintage American Folk Art, Native American Rugs, Americana, Native American Tribal Rugs, Two Gray Hills Rugs, Saddle Blankets, Native American Folk Art, Vintage Navajo Kilim Rugs, American Oriental Rug, Eye Dazzler, Vintage Navajo Blanket...

Bring timeless elegance and cultural heritage into your home with this vintage Native American Navajo area rug, featuring a classic Diamond pattern in a harmonious palette of ivory, brown, red, gray, and tan. Handwoven in the Southwestern United States during the mid-1900s, this authentic Navajo rug is a stunning example of traditional Native American textile artistry. Expertly crafted using flat weave techniques, this rug is made with handspun wool and a cotton foundation, staying true to the methods passed down through generations of Navajo weavers. The use of natural, organic dyes derived from plants and minerals found around tribal lands gives the rug its rich, earthy tones and authentic character. The bold geometric diamond motif carries deep cultural and spiritual significance, embodying the Navajo people's connection to nature, storytelling, and tradition. Each symbol and color is more than decorative—it’s a piece of living history. Perfect as a statement piece for collectors, designers, or anyone who appreciates authentic Native American art, this mid-century Navajo rug adds warmth, meaning, and artistry to any space. Dimensions: 37” x 63” Date of Manufacture: 2nd Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Southwest, United States Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation Condition: Wear consistent with age and use The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 2158 Navajo Rugs, Vintage Navajo Rugs, Vintage American Indian Rugs...

This early 20th century vintage American hand-hooked rug is a delightful example of traditional Americana folk art, showcasing a charming fruit motif that reflects the warmth and creativity of domestic textile traditions. The composition features groupings of stylized fruit arranged around the perimeter and echoed within the central field, creating a balanced and visually engaging design. Set against a soft tan background, the vibrant colors of the fruit motifs — rich reds, greens, yellows, and warm accents — stand out beautifully, bringing energy and character to the piece. The playful yet thoughtfully arranged imagery evokes themes of abundance and hospitality, common in early American decorative arts. Hand-hooked rugs from this period were typically crafted using strips of recycled wool textiles pulled through a burlap foundation, often following hand-drawn or stenciled patterns. This resourceful process resulted in highly individual works, each reflecting the maker’s artistic sensibility. Today, such rugs are valued not only for their decorative appeal but also for their cultural and historical significance as expressions of American folk craftsmanship. Dimensions: 28” x 45” Date of Manufacture: Early 20th Century Place of Origin: United States Material: Wool and cotton on a burlap foundation Condition: Wear consistent with age and use, some edge wear The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 2211 Vintage Fruit Pattern...

This large-scale vintage needlepoint rug / tapestry features a striking black ground, punctuated by alternating large and small bouquets of multicolored flowers. The floral motifs ar...