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Material: Fabric
Monochromatic Carpet Shades of Green Meadw After Rain
Located in Firenze, IT
Monochromatic carpets are all the rage right now in interior design because they fit easily into any context. The specimen we present comes from an artisanal production in Afghanistan, hand-knotted with local wool using natural dyes. The non-uniformity of the color is due to the artisan method with which the wools are dyed, and it is precisely these irregularities that give life to the carpet by replacing the decoration and make it a vibrant carpet...
Category
2010s Afghan Minimalist Fabric Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Stunning Victorian Large Scaled Dutch Oil Painting of a Winter Scene by R Tuey
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Dutch oil painting of an elderly man in a winter scene by R Tuiy
A very good looking and decorative oil painting, this is ...
Category
1880s Dutch High Victorian Antique Fabric Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Pine, Paint
$1,961 Sale Price
20% Off
Horse Turkoman Saddle Rug with Ideas
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
nr. 1034 - This horse saddle is rare because Turkoman nomads prepare this type of saddle only for their internal use, not for export.
Besides its workmanship is very accurate: may be...
Category
Mid-19th Century Turkmen Other Antique Fabric Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Tunisian Embroidered Pillow
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Rare vintage Tunisian embroidered pillow (only ONE), to combine with old Tunisian tissue or carpet LU1379213196871 or LU1379213196841 -
SN/FS.
Category
Mid-20th Century Tunisian Tribal Fabric Folk Art
Materials
Wool
$722 / set
Untitled by Rita Alaoui
Located in PARIS, FR
Rita Alaoui seeks to explore and rethink our relationship with the wild world and to imagine connections with the extraordinary. Fascinated by the power of nature and concerned about...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Fabric Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$8,004
19th Century Painting "Young Boy Reading"
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century Painting of Young Boy Reading. Painting is in amazing shape. Gorgeous piece, see detailed pics. Contact us for more information.
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fabric Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Navajo Transitional Pillow
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Navajo transitional pillow. Handmade pillow with front made of checkered Navajo 1880's transitional weaving and dark leather. Backed with canvas. F...
Category
Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Fabric Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Red Afshar Sumak Salt Bag, Late 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Red Afshar Sumak Salt Bag, Late 19th Century
A central white diamond is highlighted in white cotton on this Afshar salt bag. Throughout the field, geometric scarab-like elements ar...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Fabric Folk Art
Materials
Wool
21st Century Shawl "E" Print on Canvas with Frame in Wood by Etro Home Interiors
By Etro
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
SHAWL Print on canvas. Frame in matte wood with black finishing.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Fabric Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Antique Persian Afshar Bagface, Late 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Persian Afshar Bagface Bag, Late 19th Century
This charming Afshar bag face uses rich saturated vegetable colors and soft glossy wool, with rows of alternating flowers and b...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Fabric Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Navajo Red Mesa Saddle Blanket/Floor Weaving
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Red mesa saddle blanket/floor weaving. Measures: 3'4" x 5'9". Geometric shapes with bright colors of orange, red, blacks, tans and browns. Great condition for age. Shows little if any use.
Origin: Navajo, Southwest
Period: circa 1920
Dimensions: 3'4" x 5'9".
Family Owned & Operated
Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western and include original items of everyday life, commerce, art, and warfare that tamed America’s frontier. Our 14,000 square foot gallery opened in 1996 in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
Personal Service
Cisco’s operates on old fashioned values – honesty and integrity, and all of our items are backed by our money back guarantee. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source.
Navajo, Red Mesa, Native American Weavings...
Category
1920s American Native American Vintage Fabric Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Navajo Rug
Located in San Francisco, CA
This piece has a heavy thick weave and would lay on the floor better than most.
Category
20th Century North American Fabric Folk Art
Materials
Wool
$4,500
velvet trimmed tramp art box
Located in Seattle, WA
charming tramp art box with mirror held by carved tab
Category
Early 20th Century American Fabric Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Mirror
Antique Persian Shahsevan Sumak Bagface, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Shahsevan Sumak Bagface, 19th Century
Against a deep modulated indigo ground, rows of delicate flowering shrubs are elegantly drawn in the field of this Northwest Persian su...
Category
19th Century Persian Antique Fabric Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Bibikibad Rug in Lattice Design
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Absolute Divine Antique Bibikibad Rug Ancient Lattice Design with a Border from Another Universe
About this rug: Gorgeous Lattice Pattern throughout this piece with one of The Best...
Category
1910s Vintage Fabric Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Vintage Shiraz Rug with Center Medallion
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Beautiful Vintage Rug Copper, Clay, Navy with Deep Emerald Blue-Green Center Medallion
Size: 7.3 x 9.10
Age: Vintage / Semi-Antique
Pile: Low/Medium with velvet soft wool
This ru...
Category
20th Century Fabric Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Rich Heriz Rug Full Pile, c. 1940's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Unusual Antique Rich Heriz Full Pile Pastel Greens, Burgundy, Merlot, Beige, Ice Blue, Camel, Taupe
About: Super unique design and Amazing Color palette!! You will Love this piec...
Category
20th Century Fabric Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Vintage Heriz Plush Soft Wool Rug, c. 1940-50's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Rich & Effortless Beauty with Plush Soft Wool, Mint Condition Vintage Heriz
About: This piece is just Unbelievably Gorgeous - there is something about the way the weavers have arch...
Category
20th Century Fabric Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Northeast Antique Blooming Jewel Flora Rug, c. 1940's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Glowing Timeless Antique with Blooming Jewel Flora
Size: 9.11 x 13.9
Age: Antique, C. 1940's
Pile: Low/Medium with soft and strong plush wool
This rug is one-of-a-kind, only one i...
Category
20th Century Fabric Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Blooming Jungle Antique Heriz Rug in Eggshell Linen Ground, c. 1940's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Decorative Blooming Jungle Antique Heriz Eggshell Linen Ground with Dozens of Colors
About: Lighter Antique rug anyone?! This has a softer feel with decorative colors that will no...
Category
20th Century Fabric Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Long Rainbow Colored Vintage Runner, c. 1940-50
Located in Milwaukee, WI
20 Foot Rainbow Colored Vintage Runner - Full Plush Pile in Iconic Design
About: Every color under the sun on an ivory ground! Where the hell are you going to find another like th...
Category
20th Century Fabric Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Vintage Ardible with Cheerful Autumn/Persimmon Hue Rug, c. 1950-60's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Slim Vintage Ardible with Cheerful Autumn / Persimmon Hue, Purples, etc - Super Unique & Great Size
About: Funky Piece! Wonderful colors and great tribal design! Jump on this piece ...
Category
20th Century Fabric Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Narrow Vintage Karaja Rug with Variations of "Red", c. 1950-60's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Narrow Vintage Karaja with Variations of "Red" Lovely Piece
About: You wont' find this Highly Sought after size often!! If you need this narrow and this long, Jump on it!
Size: 2....
Category
20th Century Fabric Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Lattice Malayer Rug with Tangerine Hues and Protective Animals
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Fantastic Lattice Malayer with Tangerine Hues and Protective Animals
This rug is one-of-a-kind, only one in the world, no others are available.
Size: 3.5 x 12.9
Age: Antique
Pile:...
Category
1930s Malayer Vintage Fabric Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Nomadic Bidjar Antique Runner with Gorgeous Colors, c. 1930's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
20 Foot Long Nomadic Bidjar Antique Runner with Gorgeous Colors
About: Long & slightly on the wider side make this an incredible piece for a grand hallway or even a grand staircase...
Category
20th Century Fabric Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Fine Antique Ferahan Sarouk Rug, c. 1920's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Super Fine Antique Ferahan Sarouk Soft Rust, Beige, Mellow Blues, Walnut
About: An amazing piece - extraordinary fine, lovely softer rustic feel.
Size: 4.4 x 6.4
Age: Antique, C....
Category
20th Century Sarouk Farahan Fabric Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Saffron & Midnight Blue Antique Kurdish Rug, c. 1930's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Unusual Saffron & Midnight Blue Antique Kurdish Rug Mystical Moody Tribal Beauty
About: There's something just Very Mystical about this piece - I'm not sure if it's the combination...
Category
20th Century Tribal Fabric Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Full Pile Vintage Navy Tribal Rug Mat, c. 1950's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Beautiful Full Pile Vintage Navy Tribal Rug Mat
About: Lovely piece, lThis rug is also available with a custom cut pad (sold separately).ots of personality and beauty with Plush ful...
Category
20th Century Tribal Fabric Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Neutral Light Gray L16 Patchwork 365 Hand-woven Rectangular Rug by Mohebban
Located in Geneve, CH
Neutral Light Gray L16 Patchwork 365 Hand-woven Rectangular Rug by Mohebban
Dimensions: W 365 x L 275 cm
Materials: Wool.
Old Anatolian carpets, aged between 20 and 50 years, are bl...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Fabric Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Neutral Light Gray L16 Patchwork 250 Hand-woven Rectangular Rug by Mohebban
Located in Geneve, CH
Light Gray L16 Patchwork 250 Rug by Mohebban
Dimensions: W 250 x L 200 cm
Materials: Wool.
Old Anatolian carpets, aged between 20 and 50 years, are bleached and dyed, cut into squar...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Fabric Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Artisan Hand-woven Off-White 250 Rectangular Rug by Mohebban
Located in Geneve, CH
Artisan Hand-woven Off-White 250 Rectangular Rug by Mohebban
Dimensions: W 250 x L 200 cm
Materials: Wool.
The Feel collection is made of precious hand-woven banana silk and worked ...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Fabric Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Artisan Hand-woven Off-White 300 Rectangular Rug by Mohebban
Located in Geneve, CH
Artisan Hand-woven Off-White 300 Rectangular Rug by Mohebban
Dimensions: W 300 x L 200 cm
Materials: Wool.
The Feel collection is made of precious hand-woven banana silk and worked ...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Fabric Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Artisan Greige Pure 300 Rectangular Rug in Hand-loomed Bamboo Silk by Mohebban
Located in Geneve, CH
Artisan Greige Pure 300 Rectangular Rug in Hand-loomed Bamboo Silk by Mohebban
Dimensions: W 300 x L 250 cm
Materials: Bamboo Silk
The Pure collection is made of fine hand-spun and ...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Fabric Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Artisan Blush Touch 400 Rectangular Rug in Hand-Loomed Viscose by Mohebban
Located in Geneve, CH
Artisan Blush Touch 400 Rectangular Rug in Hand-Loomed Viscose by Mohebban
Dimensions: W 400 x L 300 cm
Materials: Wool.
The rugs of the Touch collection are elegant monochromatic v...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Fabric Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Dark Gray L2 Lines 360 Rectangular Rug in Hand-Loomed Viscose by Mohebban
Located in Geneve, CH
Dark Gray L2 Lines 360 Rectangular Rug in Hand-Loomed Viscose by Mohebban
Dimensions: W 360 x L 270 cm
Materials: Viscose
A succession of hand-carved, vertical lines in relief is in...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Fabric Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Pale Turquoise IT300G Ikat 425 Rectangular Rug in Hand-knotted Wool by Mohebban
Located in Geneve, CH
Pale Turquoise IT300G Ikat 425 Rectangular Rug in Hand-knotted Wool by Mohebban
Dimensions: W 425 x L 305 cm
Materials: Wool.
The charm of tartan lies in its extraordinary tradition...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Fabric Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Pale Turquoise IT300G Ikat 365 Rectangular Rug in Hand-knotted Wool by Mohebban
Located in Geneve, CH
Pale Turquoise IT300G Ikat 365 Rectangular Rug in Hand-knotted Wool by Mohebban
Dimensions: W 365 x L 275 cm
Materials: Wool.
The charm of tartan lies in its extraordinary tradition...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Fabric Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Pale Turquoise IT300G Ikat 305 Rectangular Rug in Hand-knotted Wool by Mohebban
Located in Geneve, CH
Pale Turquoise IT300G Ikat 305 Rectangular Rug in Hand-knotted Wool by Mohebban
Dimensions: W 305 x L 245 cm
Materials: Wool.
The charm of tartan lies in its extraordinary tradition...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Fabric Folk Art
Materials
Wool
CH44 Highland 305 Hand-Knotted Wool Rectangular Rug in Plaid Pattern by Mohebban
Located in Geneve, CH
CH44 Highland 305 Hand-Knotted Wool Rectangular Rug in Plaid Pattern by Mohebban
Dimensions: W 305 x L 245 cm
Materials: Wool.
The charm of tartan lies in its extraordinary traditio...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Fabric Folk Art
Materials
Wool
H4006 Heriz 425 Wool Rectangular Rug with Ornate Medallion Pattern by Mohebban
Located in Geneve, CH
H4006 Heriz 425 Wool Rectangular Rug with Ornate Medallion Pattern by Mohebban
Dimensions: W 425 x L 305 cm
Materials: Wool.
Classic taste with a contemporary feel: Heriz collection...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Fabric Folk Art
Materials
Wool
H4006 Heriz 365 Wool Rectangular Rug with Ornate Medallion Pattern by Mohebban
Located in Geneve, CH
H4006 Heriz 365 Wool Rectangular Rug with Ornate Medallion Pattern by Mohebban
Dimensions: W 365 x L 275 cm
Materials: Wool.
Classic taste with a contemporary feel: Heriz collection...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Fabric Folk Art
Materials
Wool
H4006 Heriz 305 Wool Rectangular Rug with Ornate Medallion Pattern by Mohebban
Located in Geneve, CH
H4006 Heriz 305 Wool Rectangular Rug with Ornate Medallion Pattern by Mohebban
Dimensions: W 305 x L 245 cm
Materials: Wool.
Classic taste with a contemporary feel: Heriz collection...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Fabric Folk Art
Materials
Wool
H4006 Heriz 275 Wool Rectangular Rug with Ornate Medallion Pattern by Mohebban
Located in Geneve, CH
H4006 Heriz 275 Wool Rectangular Rug with Ornate Medallion Pattern by Mohebban
Dimensions: W 275 x L 185 cm
Materials: Wool.
Classic taste with a contemporary feel: Heriz collection...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Fabric Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Hand-Knotted Ivory Wool Rug – Low Pile Berber, Rectangular 275 by Mohebban
Located in Geneve, CH
Hand-Knotted Ivory Wool Rug – Low Pile Berber, Rectangular 275 by Mohebban
Dimensions: W 275 x L 185 cm
Materials: Wool.
The Berber collection is inspired by the tradition of Morocc...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Fabric Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Hand-Knotted Denim Blue Wool Rug – High Pile Berber, Rectangular 400 by Mohebban
Located in Geneve, CH
Hand-Knotted Denim Blue Wool Rug – High Pile Berber, Rectangular 400 by Mohebban
Dimensions: W 400 x L 300 cm
Materials: Wool.
The Berber collection is inspired by the tradition of ...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Fabric Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Hand-Knotted Denim Blue Wool Rug – High Pile Berber, Rectangular 360 by Mohebban
Located in Geneve, CH
Hand-Knotted Denim Blue Wool Rug – High Pile Berber, Rectangular 360 by Mohebban
Dimensions: W 360 x L 270 cm
Materials: Wool.
The Berber collection is inspired by the tradition of ...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Fabric Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Hand-Knotted Denim Blue Wool Rug – High Pile Berber, Rectangular 300 by Mohebban
Located in Geneve, CH
Hand-Knotted Denim Blue Wool Rug – High Pile Berber, Rectangular 300 by Mohebban
Dimensions: W 300 x L 200 cm
Materials: Wool.
The Berber collection is inspired by the tradition of ...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Fabric Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Hand-Knotted Denim Blue Wool Rug – High Pile Berber, Rectangular 250 by Mohebban
Located in Geneve, CH
Hand-Knotted Denim Blue Wool Rug – High Pile Berber, Rectangular 250 by Mohebban
Dimensions: W 250 x L 200 cm
Materials: Wool.
The Berber collection is inspired by the tradition of ...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Fabric Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Hand-Knotted Denim Blue Wool Rug – High Pile Berber, Rectangular 240 by Mohebban
Located in Geneve, CH
Hand-Knotted Denim Blue Wool Rug – High Pile Berber, Rectangular 240 by Mohebban
Dimensions: W 240 x L 170 cm
Materials: Wool.
The Berber collection is inspired by the tradition of ...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Fabric Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Luxury Round Blue Oceano D250 Hand-Tufted Wool Rug by Mohebban
Located in Geneve, CH
Luxury Round Blue Oceano D250 Hand-Tufted Wool Rug by Mohebban
Dimensions: D 250 cm
Materials: Wool.
The Sombra collection, designed by Miguel Reguero, celebrates the encounter betw...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Fabric Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Blue Triad SO01 Sombra Rectangular 240 Rug in Hand - Knotted Wool by Mohebban
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue Triad SO01 Sombra Rectangular 240 Rug in Hand - Knotted Wool by Mohebban
Dimensions: W 240 x L 170 cm
Materials: Wool.
The Sombra collection, designed by Miguel Reguero, celebr...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Fabric Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Blue Triad SO01 Sombra Rectangular 250 Rug in Hand - Knotted Wool by Mohebban
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue Triad SO01 Sombra Rectangular 250 Rug in Hand - Knotted Wool by Mohebban
Dimensions: W 250 x L 200 cm
Materials: Wool.
The Sombra collection, designed by Miguel Reguero, celebr...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Fabric Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Blue Triad SO01 Sombra Rectangular 300 Rug in Hand - Knotted Wool by Mohebban
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue Triad SO01 Sombra Rectangular 300 Rug in Hand - Knotted Wool by Mohebban
Dimensions: W 300 x L 200 cm
Materials: Wool.
The Sombra collection, designed by Miguel Reguero, celebr...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Fabric Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Blue Triad SO01 Sombra Rectangular 300 Rug in Hand - Knotted Wool by Mohebban
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue Triad SO01 Sombra Rectangular 300 Rug in Hand - Knotted Wool by Mohebban
Dimensions: W 300 x L 250 cm
Materials: Wool.
The Sombra collection, designed by Miguel Reguero, celebr...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Fabric Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Flores Profumo Rectangular 400 Rug in Hand - Knotted Bamboo Silk by Mohebban
Located in Geneve, CH
Flores Profumo Rectangular 400 Rug in Hand - Knotted Bamboo Silk by Mohebban
Dimensions: W 400 x L 300 cm
Materials: Bamboo Silk, Wool
In the Profumo collection, designed by Marta G...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Fabric Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Flores Profumo Rectangular 360 Rug in Hand - Knotted Bamboo Silk by Mohebban
Located in Geneve, CH
Flores Profumo Rectangular 360 Rug in Hand - Knotted Bamboo Silk by Mohebban
Dimensions: W 360 x L 270 cm
Materials: Wool.
In the Profumo collection, designed by Marta Giardini, vib...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Fabric Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Flores Profumo Rectangular 300 Rug in Hand - Knotted Bamboo Silk by Mohebban
Located in Geneve, CH
Flores Profumo Rectangular 300 Rug in Hand - Knotted Bamboo Silk by Mohebban
Dimensions: W 300 x L 250 cm
Materials: Bamboo silk, Wool.
In the Profumo collection, designed by Marta ...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Fabric Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Flores Profumo Rectangular 250 Rug in Hand - Knotted Bamboo Silk by Mohebban
Located in Geneve, CH
Flores Profumo Rectangular 250 Rug in Hand - Knotted Bamboo Silk by Mohebban
Dimensions: W 250 x L 200 cm
Materials: Bamboo Silk, Wool.
In the Profumo collection, designed by Marta ...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Fabric Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Sandy Neutral PL104 Plano Rectangular 250 Rug in Hand - Knotted Wool by Mohebban
Located in Geneve, CH
Sandy Neutral PL104 Plano Rectangular 250 Rug in Hand - Knotted Wool by Mohebban
Dimensions: W 250 x L 200 cm
Materials: Wool.
Milan is a city with a secret and hidden life inside m...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Fabric Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Sandy Neutral PL104 Plano Rectangular 300 Rug in Hand - Knotted Wool by Mohebban
Located in Geneve, CH
Sandy Neutral PL104 Plano Rectangular 300 Rug in Hand - Knotted Wool by Mohebban
Dimensions: W 300 x L 200 cm
Materials: Wool.
Milan is a city with a secret and hidden life inside m...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Fabric Folk Art
Materials
Wool
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