18th Century and Earlier Central Asian Rugs

18th Century Shahrisyabz Suzani Fragment A superb antique “Suzani” embroidery from Uzbekistan. This particular style with bold flowers and vines and generous proportions is attribut...

A Unique Piece of the 17th Century: Antique Chinese Ningxia Carpet This exquisite 17th-century Ningxia tapestry is a rare example of antique Chinese art. This work, in rich shades o...

Early Ning Xia Tiger Rug Size :138 x 72 cm (4’ 6” x 2’ 4”) China, 18th century or earlier Condition: good according to age, low pile, scattered small repairs, signs of use at sides ...

Late 18th Century Chinese Ningxia Pillar Rug Size : 108×280 cm This exquisite antique Chinese Ningxia pillar carpet dates from the late 18th centur...

Handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960, this vintage 2x4 Afghan Kilim and tribal scatter rug is from a new acquisition in Rug & Kilim’s mid-century rugs. On the Design: The flatweave en...

Handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960, this vintage 2x4 Afghan kilim and scatter rug is a new acquisition from Rug & Kilim’s mid-century rugs. On the Design: The flatweave depicts geom...

This is an antique felt Tibetan rug woven during the 18th century and measures 154 x 89 cm in size. This is an extremely rare piece that has been mounted on a black backing to preser...

Antique Anatolian Kula Prayer Rug, 18th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 5'7" L x 3'11" W

The Qashqai rugs are a testament to the rich cultural heritage and unifying spirit of a proud tribal confederation. These pastoral nomads, who trace their lineage to the Turkmen and ...

Antique Uzbek Kermina Suzani Textile, c. 1800 Additional Information: Dimensions: 6'0" W x 8'5" L Origin: Uzbekistan Period: c. 1800 Rug ID: 15018

Ladik Prayer Rug, circa 1800 Ladik prayer rugs from Central Anatolia are known for their distinctive depressed warp weave and repertoire of design combined with prized Anatolian sat...

Antique Uzbek Suzani Embroidery, c. 1800 Blending naturalism with ethereal fantasy, this spectacular embroidery or ‘suzani‘ from Central Asia conveys an aesthetic consistent with older examples of the genre. Certain features, most notably the vine-scroll, are reminiscent of the Samarkand school, while the drawing of the blossoms seems more prevalent in the repertoire of neighboring Shahrisabz. Indeed, this piece may in fact be a common ancestor to both. Splendid palmettes with flame-like tracery and bold swirling star-centered blossoms alternate within the border. Vegetal scroll meanders throughout—drawn with several shades of green conveying, if not a sense of shadowing, definite and deliberate tonalities of light and dark. The central hourglass form, idiosyncrasies of drawing, and arrangement of blossoms in the field imbue a sense of classicism rivaling and surpassing older Ottoman and Persian models. Embroidery Rug...

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...

This is an antique silk embroidery woven during the 18th century in Azerbaijan and measures 47 x 47CM in size. This textile has an all-over geometric design with alternating rows of ...

This fine antique Kilim area rug is a Serbian kilim woven by hand in the early 20th century, circa 1920. The design features three central medallions wov...

This beautiful antique Kilim is a fine example of a Caucasian Karabagh rug, woven in 1910 with fine hand-spun wool dyed with organic vegetable dyeing techniques. Red and brown open fields are decorated with floral motifs and medallions in green, brown and pink accents. This piece is truly unique and is sure to uplift any home interior. Style with a Classic homestyle or a contemporary interior. The materials and methods used to construct this wool rug make it durable and sure to last. The master craftsmen who create these rugs use techniques that have been used for generations, including hand-spinning the fine wools, organic dyeing and hand-weaving/ knotting every square inch of each rug. This antique kilim is in great condition, the colours have retained their vibrancy, and the fine wool design is all intact, ready to be styled with any room in your home. Antique carpet Caucasian Karabagh Kilim...

This antique Kilim features a fantastic geometric design. Diamonds with hook motifs decorate this piece woven in varying colours of purple, brown, orange and yellow. Both the design ...

A rare and early Yarkand large format rug, distinguished by an infinite repeat pattern of the so-called 'five-flower herati' motif on a soft red back...

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...