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Extremely rare and highly seeked Caucasian Verne saddlebag from the early 20th century. The front of the bag is woven in “Verne '' technique with the S-shaped larger design represen...

A striking example of Himalayan textile artistry, this 19th Century Tibetan Saddle Blanket features a richly woven floral pattern in shades of navy, blue, pink, yellow, and red. Originating from Tibet in the late 1800s, this blanket exemplifies the vibrant aesthetics and skilled craftsmanship of Tibetan weavers. Uniquely constructed, the piece is formed by joining two individually woven floral panels, creating a balanced and harmonious composition intended for practical use as a saddle blanket. The original red cloth backing remains intact, and the textile is in excellent condition considering its age and intended use. Both decorative and historically significant, this antique textile is ideally suited for display as wall art, offering texture, color, and cultural depth to interiors ranging from global-inspired and bohemian to traditional and eclectic. As a rare piece of 19th-century Tibetan equestrian decor, it captures the spirit of nomadic life and adds a sense of journey and history to any space. Dimensions: 28” x 42” Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s Place of Origin: Tibet Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation Condition: Wear consistent with age and use The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 2125 Tibetan Saddle Blanket, Tibetan Rugs, Tibetan Horse Blanket...

Early 20th century Caucasian Soumak Saddlebags from the Karabagh area of the Southern Caucasus region. The design and color combination indicates the item was woven by the Armenian...

A beautiful hand-knotted small Chinese Art Deco rug from the first quarter of the 20th century, woven in an unusually compact square format that makes it ideal as a wall display piec...

This vintage Native American Indian Navajo saddle blanket, handwoven in the third quarter of the 20th century, features a classic stripe...

Beautiful vintage Navajo rug from the American Southwest features the revered Storm Pattern, a sacred and culturally significant motif within Navajo weaving traditions. Handwoven in wool on a cotton foundation, this flat-weave rug showcases the signature craftsmanship and spiritual symbolism passed down through generations of Navajo artisans. Set against a rich maroon-red ground, two powerful medallions in ivory, gray, and black form a bold visual axis, creating an “eye-dazzler” effect emblematic of the style. The precise geometry and rhythmic symmetry of the design echo the natural harmony and cosmological beliefs central to Navajo culture. Crafted using hand-dyed, natural pigments sourced from the land—such as vegetal, mineral, and sometimes insect-based dyes—this rug embodies a deep connection between material, maker, and environment. Its balanced palette and dynamic composition make it equally suited for display as a wall hanging or as a floor covering. Dimensions: 1’ 8” x 3’ 1” Date of Manufacture: 2nd Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: SW America Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation with vegetable dyes Condition: Wear consistent with age and use The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 1719 Navajo storm pattern rug, vintage Native American rug, mid-century Navajo textile, eye dazzler rug, maroon Navajo rug, geometric tribal rug, collectible Navajo weaving, antique Native American art, Southwestern wool rug, Navajo Rugs, Antique Rug, Antique Rugs, Antique Carpets, Vintage Carpets, Vintage Artisan Rugs, Antique Handmade Rugs, Vintage American Folk Art, Native American Rugs, Americana, Native American Tribal Rugs, Two Gray Hills Rugs, Native American Folk Art, Vintage Navajo Kilim Rugs, American Oriental Rug, Eye Dazzler, Vintage Navajo Blanket...

Vintage American hand hooked rug in a stripe pattern handcrafted in the 4th quarter of the 1800s in the New England Area of the United States. The handwoven hooked rug has a series of slanted stripes in various brilliant colors. The material in the body is rag material that has been cut into narrow pieces and used in the body of the rug. The use of special design and the brilliant colors makes this truly an artistic piece wonderful to be used as a wall tapestry. The tradition of Hooked Rug started in New England. “Hooking” is the term used to describe the technique of hand crafting these rugs 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 table decoration or a wall art. Antique 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. Dimensions: 2’ 1” x 3’ 4” Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s Place of Origin: America Material: Wool and cotton pile on a burlap foundation Condition: Wear consistent with age and use The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 1548 American Hooked Rugs, Vintage Hooked Rugs, Early American Hooked Rugs, American Rag Rugs, Antique Rug, Antique Rugs, Antique Carpets, Vintage Carpets, Handwoven Rugs, Vintage Artisan Rugs, Antique Handmade Rugs, Sustainability, Vintage Distressed Rugs, Allover Design Rug, Mid Century Modern Rugs, Vintage Rag Rugs, Vintage Wool Rag Rugs...

Discover the charm of American folk art with this exquisite Early 1900s Hand-Hooked Rug. Crafted with remarkable artistry, this vintage piece showcases a captivating geometric patter...

A beautiful American hand-hooked area rug from the early 20th century, featuring a floral pattern set on a pale green background of soft natural beauty. The center medallion is a bouquet of flowers in pastel colors including pale green, yellow, ivory, and pink, while a pale brown border frames the composition with quiet warmth. This rug is the essence of American folk art — created by an individual using simple tools and recycled materials, with a directness and warmth that no professionally designed textile can replicate. The American hooked rug tradition originated in New England in the early 19th century, when resourceful farm families — particularly women working through the long winters of the rural Northeast — began creating decorative floor coverings by hooking loops of recycled wool and fabric strips through a burlap or linen backing. The resulting textiles combine utility with extraordinary artistry, and the finest examples are now actively collected as works of American folk art, with major examples held in museum collections including the American Folk Art Museum in New York. The simplicity of the design and the slight naivety of the forms only add to the beauty and charm of this vintage creation. 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 The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 1152 American Hooked Rugs, Vintage Hooked Rugs, Early American Hooked Rugs...

An exceptionally rare square-format Navajo rug, handwoven in the Southwestern United States during the third quarter of the 20th century.  Its striking composition features a dazzling, eye-catching pattern rendered in horizontal rows, each separated by solid bands for dramatic visual rhythm. The rug's field showcases a beautifully balanced palette of classic earth-tone Southwestern colors—including ivory, indigo blue, yellow, and rust—infused with rich cultural symbolism and geometric precision. Crafted using traditional flat-weave techniques, this piece is woven with a wool body on a cotton foundation, characteristic of authentic Navajo rugs. The dyes are believed to be derived from natural, organic sources native to the weavers' tribal lands, contributing to the depth and warmth of the color palette. Dimensions: 4’3” x 4’ 4” Date of Manufacture: 3rd Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: SW United States Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation Condition: Good The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 1955 Square Navajo Rugs, Square Rugs, 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...

A captivating example of early 20th-century Navajo textile artistry, this vintage rug from the American Southwest showcases the renowned Eye Dazzler pattern, celebrated for its bold ...

An exceptional example of early 20th-century Native American textile art, this finely woven Navajo rug—circa 1920–1930—features the iconic Storm Pattern, a design rich with spiritual and cultural symbolism. Originating from the American Southwest, this piece reflects the high artistry of one of the most respected Navajo weaving families, celebrated for their technical mastery and innovative color work. Woven in wool with a likely cotton foundation, this flat-weave rug presents a refined and balanced palette of soft gray, deep black, ivory, and bold red. The Storm Warrior motif is rendered with remarkable clarity and symmetry, imbuing the rug with a strong visual rhythm and narrative depth. The interplay of color and form creates a powerful presence, making it a standout piece for collectors and connoisseurs of Indigenous American art. Dimensions: 3’ 8” x 5’ 11” Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: SW America Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation with vegetable dyes Condition: Good The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 1983 Navajo Storm Pattern rug, vintage Native American rug, early 20th century Navajo textile, collectible tribal rug, gray red black Navajo rug, handwoven Navajo art, antique Native American weaving, Southwestern wool rug, Indigenous American design, Navajo Rugs, Handwoven Rugs, Vintage Artisan Rugs, Antique Handmade Rugs, Sustainability, Allover Design Rug, Vintage American Folk...