Azerbaijani Textiles

An antique Persian Iranian Safavid dynasty hand woven embroidered textile, circa 17th century, showcases the dynastys intricate craftsmanship. The fabric features horizontal bands fi...

An impressive Japanese embroidery tapestry circa 1890s Meiji period, presented with brocade border on linen canvas in a Lucite shadow box. The stunning design features three dragons coiling and flying in the clouds. The high relief technique used to render the dragons using mostly the silver threads gives this piece a tremendous sense of motion. The most auspicious mythological creature in Japan and China, dragons were a very popular motif in textile art. In this particular piece, it is the impressive size, the superb craftsmanship, the profuse use of silver threads and near perfect condition that set it apart. Japanese Meiji textiles were widely exhibited in the west during turn of the 20th century at the international exposition. It was used to showcase the Japanese aesthetics with the techniques at their pinnacle. These expositions solidified the country's images overseas and felled the Japanese craze in the west, which turned out to be a long-lasting influence on the western art. Many pieces were purchased and stayed in the west. It is likely this estate piece was from one of the expositions based on its high quality. For two similar dragon tapestries...

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 spectacular Japanese embroidered silk panel beautifully presented in a gilt frame suspended in a lucite shadow box with gilt wood border. The silk picture is dated to 1890-1910s toward the end of Meiji Period, when Japanese started to participate international expose by presenting its best art and craft. Elaborate embroidered silk tapestry like this was very popular among westerners due to its superb craftmanship and also exotic subject matter that was often derived from classic Japanese folklore, mythology and various motifs. The tapestry on offer is such an example. It depicts an old couple...

A lot of two antique hand woven embroidered textiles. The pieces are from the Persian Safavid dynasty period and are adorned with hand woven floral and foliage motifs, featuring prim...

A professionally framed antique hand-woven Turkish textile from Anatolia circa late 19th century. The panel was likely a storage bag face. It features a striking joined panels that s...

Oushak rugs, also known as Ushak rugs, are woven in Western Turkey and have distinct designs, such as angular large-scale floral patterns. They usually evoke a calmness and peacefuln...

Antique Serapi carpets are one of the most sought after rugs particularly in America and England for many years. Antique Serapi rugs are a major draw particularly in big city America...

Very antique Central Asia silk Ikat, backed on original linen, suitable for wall, bed, table. Particular design, part of my personal collection. (Interesting price for closing activi...

60654 Rustic Vintage Turkish Striped Kilim Rug, 07'03 x 07'06. Step into a world of laid-back luxury and rugged beauty with this handwoven wool distressed vintage Turkish striped Kil...

This Persian garden design Bakhtiari carpet in handspun wool and vegetable dyes showcases a fluid yet geometric composition with earthy colors of blue, green, cream, deep red and nav...

An antique Persian Iranian Safavid dynasty hand woven embroidered textile, circa 17th century, showcases the dynastys intricate craftsmanship. Featuring a central green section adorn...