Nazmiyal

A Magnificent And Extremely Collectible Rare Antique 17th Century Caucasian Kuba Embroidery, Country Of Origin: Caucasus, Circa Date: 17th Century

Refined Yet Rustic Antique Ottoman Textile Embroidery, Country Of Origin: Turkey, Circa Date: 17th Century

Breathtaking Antique Velvet Wall Hanging Dutch Textile, Country of Origin: Netherlands, Circa Date: 18th Century

Antique Early Period Greek Embroidery from Epirus, Country of Origin: Greece, Circa Date: Seventeenth Century

Amazing Early 16th Century Peruvian Textile, Circa date: Late 16th Century

Stunning 17th Century Wool and Silk Antique French Tapestry, Country of Origin: France, Circa Date: 17th Century

Romantic 17th Century Wool and Silk Stunning Antique Wall Hanging French Tapestry, Tapestry Origin: France, Date Woven: 17th Century

Stunning 17th Century Wool and Silk Antique French Tapestry, Country of Origin: France, Circa Date: 17th Century

A Breathtaking Rare 17th Century Large Antique Persian Isfahan Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Antique Persian Rugs, Circa Date: 17th Century

Charming Collectible 17th Century Antique French Silk And Wool Animal Design Verdure Tapestry, Country of origin: France, Circa date: 17th Century

Amazing 17th Century Antique French Silk And Wool Verdure Tapestry, Country of origin: France, Circa date: 17th Century

Extremely Fine And Intricate Silk Antique Indian Mughal Area Rug, Country Of Origin: India, Circa Date: 18th Century. Size: 4 ft 1 in x 6 ft 2 in (1.24 m x 1.88 m)

16th Century Antique Flemish King Solomon Tapestry, Country Of Origin: Belgium, Circa Date: 16th Century. Size: 11 ft 4 in x 12 ft 10 in (3.45 m x 3.91 m)

16th Century Antique Flemish Silk And Wool Biblical Scene Tapestry, Country Of Origin: Belgium, Circa Date: 16th Century. Size: 10 ft 8 in x 11 ft 3 in (3.25 m x 3.43 m)

16th Century Antique Flemish Silk And Wool Tapestry, Country Of Origin: Belgium, Circa Date: 16th Century. Size: 10 ft 2 in x 10 ft 9 in (3.1 m x 3.28 m)

Small 17th Century Antique German Biblical Tapestry Depicting David And Abigail, Country Of Origin: Germany, Circa Date: 17th Century. Size: 1 ft 8 in x 1 ft 8 in (0.51 m x 0.51 m)

Breathtaking 18th Century Antique French Beauvais Tapestry, Country of Origin: France, Circa Date: 18th Century - Size: 4 ft 4 in x 6 ft 9 in (1.32 m x 2.06 m).

Beautiful 18th Century Antique Chinese Kansu Gallery Size Rug, Country Of Origin: China, Circa Date: 18th Century. Size: 6 ft 7 in x 15 ft 6 in (2.01 m x 4.72 m)

Nazmiyal Collection Antique Spanish Cuenca Style Rug, Country of origin: Spain, Circa date: 17th century. Size: 7 ft 4 in x 14 ft (2.24 m x 4.27 m)

A magnificent and rare oversized antique 17th century Turkish Smyrna rug, country of origin/rug type: antique Turkish rugs, Size: 11 ft 8 in x 21 ...

A magnificent rare and collectible antique 18th century Chinese Ningxia rug, country of origin / rug type: antique Chinese rugs, date: circa late 18th century. Size: 6 ft x 9 ft 9 in (1.83 m x 2.97 m) Antique Chinese Ningxia carpets have a transcendent quality that has made them highly sought-after since the 17th century. If one were to judge from this excellent 18th-century Ningxia rug, it is easy to see how this came to be so. The level of detail in this antique Chinese carpet is found in very few places around the world. The colors blend harmoniously to show off the fine craftsmanship of this carpet from China. Ningxia is located in a harsh mountainous region are Northwestern China. It borders Mongolia and sits on the plain of the Yellow River, bounded by the Great Wall of China on its Northeastern border. The climate of this region made it perfect for growing strong, yet soft wool. Little is known about antique rugs from this region before the 17th century because of its remote location. A visit from the Kangxi Emperor in 1696 and 1697 brought these carpets to the world. He was struck by the beauty and quality of the carpets he found and decided to establish a royal carpet weaving center in the area. After the establishment of the rug weaving centers of the Royal Court, designs in Ningxia became more formal and reflected the tastes of the Chinese Courts and noblemen. Carpets from the area became a symbol of wealth and power. At the time when this carpet was created, the royal weaving centers had been operating for about 100 years. By this time, Ningxia had become a name that was associated with high-quality antique rugs. This early carpet uses a complex range of blues, rose, pinks, light browns, dark browns and ivory. The design uses subtle shading to give it depth and create areas of shadow and light within the individual motifs. It based on a medallion design with four rondels in the field. It is executed with precision and demonstrates focused attention to symmetry. The center border of the carpet is surrounded by what is known to the Chinese as a cloud and thunder pattern, also known as a meander or Greek key pattern. To the Chinese, this pattern represents the cloud and thunder that brings the life-giving rain and the promise of good crops. It has been found in Chinese art as far back as 1050 BC. The pile of the rug is soft and supple, and it has a fine weave, more like a heavy textile than a carpet. This is one of the qualities for which Ningxia carpets were known. The level of detail and intricacy of the design is one of the fascinating aspects of the rug. For instance, if you look between the regularly spaced motifs in the field of the carpet, you will see that they are not solid, but contain a delicate pattern of precisely executed dots. This carpet has a high knot count, which is what makes the intricacy of this design possible. Another remarkable quality of this antique Oriental rug is its excellent shape that it is in for its age. This suggests that this carpet was well cared for over the past several centuries. This antique 18th Century Chinese Ningxia rug is an example of fine quality craftsmanship and work that was produced by the Ningxia Court rug weavers. The design and colors come together beautifully to create a piece of classic Chinese artwork. It is a special piece that would be a beautiful addition to any Oriental collection...

Small size 17th century Persian Khorassan rug, Country of Origin / rug type: Persian rug, Circa date 17th century. Size: 4 ft 5 in x 5 ft 9 in (1.35 m x 1.75 m)  

Large Shabby Chic Antique 17th Century Persian Isfahan Rug, Country of Origin / rug type: Persian rug, Circa date: 17th century. Size: 9 ft x 18 ft 4 in (2.74 m x 5.59 m)

Marvelous Antique Belgian Tapestry, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Belgium, Circa date: 16th century. Size: 8 ft x 9 ft 6 in (2.44 m ...

Rare Antique 17th century Kerman vase carpet, country of origin: Persia, circa 17th century. Size: 11 ft 5 in x 20 ft 2 in (3.48 m x 6.15 m).

Beautiful antique 17th century Chinese Fu / Foo dogs rug, country of origin: China, date circa mid-17th century. Size: 6 ft 5 in x 10 ft 5 in (1.96 m x 3.17 m).

Small size tribal antique Caucasian Avar rug, country of origin: Caucasus, date circa 18th century. Size: 2 ft 7 in x 3 ft 10 in (0.79 m x 1.17 m).

Rare and Collectible Oversized Persian Antique 17th Century Esfahan rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rugs, Circa Date: 17th Century. Size: 11 ft 4 in x 30 ft (3.45 m x 9.14...

Antique shabby chic Indian rug, country of origin: India, date circa 18th century. Size: 11 ft x 15 ft 5 in (3.35 m x 4.7 m).

Breathtaking and Highly Collectible Antique 16th Century Ming Dynasty Dragon Chinese Fragment, Country of Origin: China, Circa Date: 16th Century. Si...

Beautiful 17th Century Antique Indian Mughal Gallery Size Rug, Country Of Origin: India, Circa Date: 17th Century. Size: 6 ft 7 in x 13 ft (2.01 m x 3.96 m)

Rare and Collectible 18th Century Antique Caucasian Kuba Blossom Carpet, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Caucasian Rugs, Circa Date: Late 18th Century. Si...

Antique English Needlepoint, Country of Origin: England, Circa: 18th Century –Size: 7 ft 5 in x 9 ft 7 in (2.26 m x 2.92 m).

Antique 18th Century Chinese Ningxia Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Chinese Rugs, Circa Date: Late 18th Century – Size: 6 ft 4 in x 15 ft 2 in (1.93 m x 4.62 m) This spectacula...

Late 17th Century Chinese Ningxia Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: China Rugs, Circa Date: Late 17th Century – Size: 6 ft 2 in x 12 ft (1.88 m x 3.66 m) Unlike many traditional Chinese rugs...