Tufenkian Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Hutton Wilkinson is one of the world’s reigning masters of high style decorating. He first trained with, and then became the business partner of, the ...

A modern Tibetan carpet from the 21st century with large fruit and leaves hanging from what may be a snapshot of a ginormous tree. This contemporary c...

A vintage Tibetan throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 3' 1" x 5' 8" Chinese Rugs & Carpet: The craft of the hand-knotted carpet in China, and the surrounding areas including Mongolia and Tibet, extends into the early centuries of the first millennium, C.E., but we really have a firm grasp only beginning in the later 16th century with large, very coarsely woven carpets, often depicting dragons, created for the Imperial Forbidden City palaces. Chinese carpets have always been commercial and there are no tribal groups responsible for any of the carpet weaving strains. When the Ming Dynasty fell in 1644, with no Imperial patrons, production moved to the city of Ningxia in north central China where several workshops turned out more finely woven pieces for the Mandarins of the administrative Ch’ing bureaucracy and well-to-do merchants. Ningxia was the major Chinese carpet center up through most of the 19th century, with first allover and then medallion designs on cotton foundations in medium weaves. Palettes were initially limited to yellows, dark blue and cream, but later widened to include reds, browns and even green. These antiques were the first Chinese carpets to be exported to the West and they fitted in well with the craze for Chinese blue-and-white porcelain in the second half of the 19th century. Ningxia also wove shaped and rectangular small rugs for saddle underlays, chair (“throne”) seats and shaped backs, pillar carpets...

This fantastic area rug has been handwoven with a beautiful symmetrical floral design woven on a beige background with accents of cream green and ivory. Both the color and design of ...

On the lookout for a new carpet to enhance your living room or bedroom? This Beautiful rug could make the perfect accessory. This elegant wool needlepoint is a classic example of a modern Portuguese style rug woven by hand in China in the early 21st century. The design has been delicately woven with a symmetrical pattern made up of brown and mustard accents on a subtle cream background. The border has been decorated with a repeating pattern design and is finished with a fringed edge. Constructed with only the best locally sourced materials with traditional techniques, this fine wool rug is sure to last for generations. The fine materials used include hand-spun wool and cotton that have been organically dyed with vegetable dyeing techniques. This rug is in excellent condition. Ready for use in any home or office environment. Handmade carpet Portuguese Needlepoint Wool Area rug...

This Tibetan Dragon rug is a beautiful and unique addition to your home. The intricate hand-knotted wool design features two central dragons , set a...

The rich compositions in this eye-catching collection owe their unique play of shapes and unexpected color combinations to the influence of the Memphis Group design movement. Made of...

Part of the Mansour Modern collection, this Tibetan-inspired design is handwoven by master weavers using the finest quality techniques and materials. 100% wool.

Beautiful light colors Tibetan Nepal rug, circa 1980 with a simple design and beautiful yellow field, blue and pink, entirely hand knotted with wool velv...

Wool and silk modern design Tibetan rug from Nepal in neutrals and earth tones, Nepalese Modern rug with all-over star, diamonds and geometric pattern, rug 19-0824, country of origin...

Modern Tibetan rug in brown and beige by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 6'0" × 9'0" (182 × 274 cm). This modern rug combines class and versatility. Although presently made, it was executed...

High-Quality S10 tibetan floral silk rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 9.0" × 12.0" (274 × 365 cm). Beauty of this contemporary Tibetan rug is undeniable, however, there is more to i...