Persian Textiles

Extremely fine woven Persian silk carpet have silk pile on silk foundation. Approximately 750-800 knots per square inch. Qum weavers are also known for producing prayer rugs with elegant tree of life designs, as well as compartment designs derived from classical Persian garden carpets. Given their largely classical design repertory, Qum rugs tend to be finely woven with knot counts in the two hundreds and three hundreds. Forty to forty years ago Qum also became a production center for Persian all-silk rugs of exceptional fineness. Today weavings of Qum continue to be among the most respected and highly prized fine Persian rugs. The production of Qum rugs began in the early decades of the 20th century. Qum vintage rugs are identified as such because of their historical association with the Islamic holy city of Qum, where they were originally woven. Qum itself an ancient and important city in central Persia, where it hosts a sizable permanent population in addition to a constant influx of pilgrims and other religious travelers. While vintage Qum rugs do not boast the ancient pedigree of Tabriz or Sultanabad rugs and carpets, these special and storied carpets represent a distinct style with a great deal of merit. The Qum rugs themselves are made of a thin pile in silk and wool, as most Qum rugs are traditionally used as wall hangings. The fine materials with which Qum rugs are woven allow for weavers to draw exquisite, precise detail work throughout. Unlike traditional designs, fine Qum rugs generally feature small allover designs, and are considered an example of a city style. Persian Qum rugs are also often characterized by exceptional curve-linear lines. The color pallet most associated with Iranian Qum...

This tan, camel, brown, and cream Persian flat-weave uses ancient Persian weaving techniques that are rarely seen in flat-weave Persian carpets. The overall effect of the warm and ne...

This master crafted Persian Laver Kirman carpet exemplifies the profound understanding of the artistic principles of balance and harmony that make art lev...

Finely woven Farahan Sarouks were produced in the late 19th century until just before World War I. They have become extremely rare and are highly valued for their artistry and colors...

This master crafted Persian Laver Kerman carpet exemplifies the profound understanding of the artistic principles of balance and harmony that make art-level antique rugs so inspiring...

Antique Tabriz rugs are distinguished by their excellent weave and by their remarkable adherence to the classical traditions of Persian rug design. The city of Tabriz, situated in no...

Extremely fine woven Persian silk carpet have silk pile on silk foundation. Approximately 750-800 knots per square inch. Qum weavers are also known for producing prayer rugs with elegant tree of life designs, as well as compartment designs derived from classical Persian garden carpets...

This gorgeous Persian Shekarloo rug comes in a beautiful striped design and measures 2'8" x 3'9". Hand-woven with pure wool in Persia, this rug features stripes of red, orange, blue,...

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...

This master crafted Persian Laver Kerman carpet exemplifies the profound understanding of the artistic principles of balance and harmony that make art level antique rugs so inspiring...

Extremely fine woven Persian silk carpet have silk pile on silk foundation. Approximately 750-800 knots per square inch. Qum weavers are also known for producing prayer rugs with elegant tree of life designs, as well as compartment designs derived from classical Persian garden carpets...

Tabriz, the capital of the northwestern Iranian province of Azerbaijan, has for centuries enjoyed a great reputation as a centre of Persian culture. Under the benign patronage of Sha...

This master crafted Persian Laver Kirman carpet exemplifies the profound understanding of the artistic principles of balance and harmony that make art level antique rugs so inspiring...

Sultanabad is a region in NW Persia. It was the site of the principle Ziegler weaving's in the late 19th century. Sultanabad's are famous for their floral designs as they improved th...

9th century Persian Tabriz carpets are some of the most exquisite and sought-after rugs in the world. These carpets were handwoven in the city of Tabriz, located in northwest Iran, d...

Malayer is a large village located between the major weaving areas of Hamadan and Sarouk in Northwest Persia. In Malayer and the small villages surrounding it, production was almost ...

Tabriz is an important weaving center in North West Persia and has been since the 16th century. This city has become one of the leading producers of carpets in the east. In the 19th ...

Tabriz is an important weaving centre in North West Persia and has been since the 16th century. This city has become one of the leading producers of carpets in the east. In the 19th ...

Kerman carpets have always been among the most easily recognized and most beautiful fabrics of Persia, with curvilinear, graceful floral designs in a brilliant variety of colors. Con...

This organic modern wool, 5' x 6' Orley Shabahang Gabehrez carpet in undyed handspun wool features a higher hand-knotted pile, making it exceptionally plush and silky in texture. Whi...

Discover timeless elegance with this Orley Shabahang signature Persian rug from the coveted Tribal Collection. Showcasing a stunning Khotan design, this piece is meticulously hand-kn...