The Persian Knot

Few vintage Moroccan kilims survive at this scale, making this oversized mid-20th century example a genuinely rare find. Handwoven in the flatweave tradition by Moroccan village artisans, the piece features a bold repeated chevron pattern evoking the formations of birds in flight — a motif that carries deep symbolic resonance in North African weaving culture. A rich and brilliant red field provides the backdrop for rows of geometric zigzag designs in blue, black, yellow, and white, each row separated by narrow color stripes that add rhythm and depth to the composition. Its room-filling proportions and country-cottage spirit translate beautifully in mountain cabins, dining rooms, and open living spaces. Whether anchoring a large living room or running the length of a dining hall, this magnificent kilim delivers color, scale, and cultural depth in equal measure. Dimensions: 7’ 10” x 14’ Date of Manufacture: 3rd Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Morocco Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation Condition: Good The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 1523 Vintage Moroccan Kilim, Oversized Moroccan Rug, Berber Kilim, Moroccan Flatweave Rug, Vintage Moroccan Textile, Red Moroccan Rug, Chevron Kilim, Geometric Moroccan Rug, Mid Century Moroccan Rug, Handwoven Berber Rug, Tribal Moroccan Textile, Large Area Rug, Moroccan Village Weaving, Flatweave Kilim, Country Cottage Rug, Folk Art Textile, Bohemian Interior Rug, Authentic Moroccan Rug, Reversible Kilim Rug, Vintage North African Textile.

This authentic vintage Turkmen area rug from Central Asia, handwoven with precision in the second quarter of the 20th century, features the classic three-column arrangement of repeat...

This early 20th century Turkish prayer rug was handwoven in the renowned Melas region of Anatolia, celebrated for its distinct prayer carpet traditions of great spiritual and artisti...

This 19th century Caucasian Shirvan rug from the southern Azerbaijan region is a rare example of tribal artistry, woven in an elegant allover paisley (boteh) pattern. The field featu...

Discover the powerful artistry and timeless beauty of this magnificent Late 19th Century Antique Caucasian Kazak Area Rug or Wide Runner. Meticulously hand-woven by village weavers, ...

An exceptional late 19th century Anatolian Turkish village rug in the traditional prayer Mihrab design, masterfully handwoven with organic vegetable-dyed wool of great fineness and quality. The serene pale yellow-green central field features a graceful two-column composition — a rare and beautiful variant of the standard Mihrab format, symbolizing the paired pillars of the prayer niche in Islamic architecture. Delicate accents in soft blue, rose pink, and earthy reds complete the field, complemented by a pale ivory geometric border of restrained elegance. This rug is equally stunning as a floor covering or as a wall-hung textile — its modest scale and vertical orientation making it a natural candidate for display, where its spiritual symbolism and refined artistry can be fully appreciated. The Anatolian prayer rug tradition is one of the most ancient and spiritually resonant in the entire textile world. The mihrab — the arched niche that orients the rug toward Mecca — gives these rugs their distinctive directional quality and their connection to the devotional life of Islam. Village prayer rugs of the 19th and early 20th century are among the most personal and expressive textiles ever made, each a unique expression of the individual weaver's artistic sensibility within a form of deep religious significance. Dimensions: 3’ 7” x 4’ 3” Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s Place of Origin: Turkey Material: Wool pile on a wool foundation with vegetable dyes Condition: Wear consistent with age and use The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 1361 Vintage Anatolian Turkish rug, antique Turkish prayer rug, 19th century Anatolian rug, Turkish Mihrab design rug, handwoven Anatolian wool rug, pale yellow Turkish rug, pastel Turkish village rug, antique mosque...

A magnificent late 19th-century Turkish all-silk prayer rug in the traditional Mihrab design, this exquisite textile exemplifies the masterful artistry of Ottoman silk weaving. Handw...

A late 19th century Caucasian Shirvan "Perpedil" area rug, meticulously hand-knotted in the late 1800s. While "Perpedil" Shirvan rugs are renowned for their distinctive designs, the...

Late 19th Century Antique Caucasian Soumak Flatweave Rug, meticulously hand-woven in the Southern Caucasus region. This piece is a true masterpiece of village weaving, renowned for i...

A rare and highly collectible example of 19th-century Caucasian weaving, this square-format Kazak area rug from the late 1800s features the iconic “Memling Gul” medallion pattern—a hallmark of tribal artistry. Handwoven in the rugged mountain villages of the Caucasus, this exquisite piece displays two prominent gul medallions in earthy green and brown, elegantly set against a richly abrash French blue field. The distinctive ivory border is adorned with vibrant geometric motifs in terracotta and indigo, enhancing the rug’s dynamic contrast and visual depth. The use of saturated natural dyes, asymmetrical patterning, and the rare square proportions elevate this rug into a museum-worthy textile. Woven during the 4th quarter of the 19th century, this Kazak rug embodies the authenticity, craftsmanship, and bold aesthetic prized by collectors and designers alike. Ideal as a statement piece in traditional, global, or maximalist interiors, or even displayed as a tapestry. Dimensions: 4’ 9” x 4′ 8” Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s Place of Origin: Caucasus Material: Wool pile on a wool foundation with vegetable dyes Condition: Wear consistent with age and use The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 1285 19th Century Kazak Rug, Caucasian Square Rug, Memling Gul Pattern, Antique Tribal Rug, Kazak Area Rug, French Blue Rug, Ivory and Terracotta Rug...

An extraordinary and rare example of late 19th-century Caucasian weaving, this Shirvan Perpedil area rug originates from the Kuba district in what is now Azerbaijan. Unlike most Perp...

A striking example of early 20th-century oversize Chinese Art Deco rug in an allover floral pattern.  Hand-knotted with fine wool, the rug features a rich French blue field brought t...