Wool Folk Art

This is a South Anatolian old vintage Kilim from the Antalya region with a rare and beautiful color composition. Founded in 200 BC by Attalus II, king of Pergamum, Antalya, then named Attaleia, has always been a bustling port. During the Crusades, the town was used for the embarking of troops on their way to Palestine, as it was a Byzantine stronghold at Antalya that was captured by Seljuks in the early 12th century, and late in the 15th century it became part of the Ottoman Empire. There are many interesting monuments in the town such as the Hadrian Gate, a three-arched marble portal...

This is a Central Anatolian Old Kilim from the Sarkisla - Sivas region with a rare and beautiful color composition. Sivas In the third century, Sivas was a Roman city known as Sebastea, the capital of Armenia Minor. Flourishing under Byzantine rule, Sivas reached a peak of prosperity under the Seljuks, only to be plundered in the fourteenth century by Tamerlane, as it was an important venue on the Persian and Iraqi trade routes. The Sivas region is inhabited by Turkish and Kurdish people, and until the genocide wrought by the Turks early this century, many Armenians dwelt there as well. Sivas gained certain fame as the site for the Sivas Congress of September 1919, convened by Mustafa Kemal...

This is a Southern Anatolian made in two halves of old Kilim from the Adana region with a rare and beautiful color composition. Adana Situated in the fertile Çukurova plain (previ...

This is a large size, Central Anatolian Antique Kilim from the Konya region with a rare and beautiful color composition. As early as the 13th century Marco Polo noted, in his acco...

The source of the rug comes from the book Tapis du Caucase – Rugs of the Caucasus, Ian Bennett & Aziz Bassoul, The Nicholas Sursock Museum, Beirut, Lebanon 2003, nr.24 and Oriental R...

The source of rug comes from the book Tapis du Caucase – Rugs of the Caucasus, Ian Bennett & Aziz Bassoul, The Nicholas Sursock Museum, Beirut, Lebanon 2003, nr.79. This is a very colorful, dramatic, and unusual design rug from the late 19th century, Kuba region, Caucasus area. The series of octagons arranged in horizontal rows, each with a delicately drawn quatrefoil center, is reminiscent of a group of octagon rugs...

The source of the rug comes from the possession of Endre Unger, which was sold at Sotheby’s in 1992. That rug with the central star was designed in the early 16th-century rug by Maml...

The source of carpet comes from the book How to Read - Islamic Carpets, Walter B. Denny, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York 2014 fig.61,62. The five-star-medallion carpet was d...

The source of carpet comes from the Mercer Collection Sotheby's 2000 (catalog cover). This Mamluk-Cairene carpet is known, curiously featuring some type of lattice was designed in th...

The source of carpet comes from the book Orient Star – A Carpet Collection, E. Heinrich Kirchheim, Hali Publications Ltd, 1993 nr.64 and Islamic Carpets, Joseph V. McMullan, Near Eastern Art Research Center Inc., New York 1965 nr.26. This is a long Khorassan Compartment and tree design 17th-century carpet from Khorasan, Eastern Persia. The name of this carpet comes from the provenance of Piero Barbieri, Genoa. The basic design of this rug is essentially quite simple. The field is organized by alternate rows of smaller multilobed medallions and larger reciprocal cartouches. The medallions alternate in width and color; from the wider ones, four trees...

The source of the rug comes from the book Tapis du Caucase - Rugs of the Caucasus, Ian Bennett & Aziz Bassoul, The Nicholas Sursock Museum, Beirut, Lebanon 2003, nr.90 and Oriental R...

The source of the rug comes from the book Tapis du Caucase - Rugs of the Caucasus, Ian Bennett & Aziz Bassoul, The Nicholas Sursock Museum, Beirut, Lebanon 2003, nr.90 and Oriental R...

The source of the rug comes from the book Tapis du Caucase - Rugs of the Caucasus, Ian Bennett & Aziz Bassoul, The Nicholas Sursock Museum, Beirut, Lebanon 2003, nr.90 and Oriental R...

Navajo Indian weaving in grey & black & white.Great geometric pattern & condition.

The source of the rug comes from the book Tapis du Caucase - Rugs of the Caucasus, Ian Bennett & Aziz Bassoul, The Nicholas Sursock Museum, Beirut, Lebanon 2003, nr.90 and Oriental R...

The Mamluk Revival Carpet with Central Medallion is a contemporary masterpiece inspired by the celebrated carpets of the Mamluk Sultanate, which flourished across Egypt and the great...

The source of the rug comes from the book Antique Rugs of Kurdistan A Historical Legacy of Woven Art, James D. Burns, 2002 nr.28. This was an exclusive example of offset rows of flow...

The source of the rug comes from the book Antique Rugs of Kurdistan A Historical Legacy of Woven Art, James D. Burns, 2002 nr.31. This blue background rug has a variation of masi awi...

A finely worked sailor's woolwork picture depicting the Royal Navy ship of the line H.M.S. Aboukir under full sail, flying the White Ensign at her stern. The vessel is shown broadsid...

Modern Art Deco style rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Color: beige, black, pink, violet, yellow. This Art Deco rug draws largely from the best traditions of Art Deco. It is characterized b...

A very rare find this mid 19th century unique berber scarf, sublime natural dye colors.

Novia Scotia wool rug 27" x 41". Purchased in Chetticamp, Novia Scotia 1997. Black,Red and White in 6 sections with stylized design including mythical animals. Always hung on a wall ...

A very finely woven wool veil used as a head scarf in the wedding ceremony among the Ait Abdallah Berber people of the Moroccan Anti-Atlas region. The pattern is obtained with the re...

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...

This striking vintage Swedish flat-woven rug by renowned textile artist Ulla Parkdal is a masterful expression of Scandinavian modernism. Woven circa mid-20th century and signed "UP"...

A stunning example of mid-century Scandinavian textile artistry, this vintage Swedish flat-weave rug, signed by renowned designer Ingegerd Silow, embodies the warmth, balance, and cr...

Exemplifying the refined aesthetic of mid-century Scandinavian design, this vintage Swedish flat-weave rug is a masterclass in balanced geometry and earthy color. The field is arrang...

This exceptional vintage Swedish flat-woven runner, measuring 9' x 3', embodies the spirit of Scandinavian design with a bold geometric flair and harmonious color palette. Likely wov...

Celebrate the refined artistry of Scandinavian textile design with this exceptional vintage Swedish flat-weave rug by Ingegerd Silow. Handwoven in the mid-20th century, this piece sh...

Infused with the bold spirit of Scandinavian modernism, this vintage Swedish flat-woven rug by Rakel Carlander captures the power of pattern and palette in perfect harmony. Woven cir...

A masterclass in Scandinavian minimalism, this vintage flat-weave rug designed by Ingegerd Silow showcases her signature blend of natural color palettes and harmonious geometry. Hand...

A masterful example of mid-century Scandinavian textile design, this vintage flat-woven rug by celebrated Swedish designer Ingegerd Silow captures the spirit of functional elegance a...

A striking example of mid-century Scandinavian textile artistry, this vintage Swedish flat-weave rug, designed by Mary Sanberg and signed "MS," dates to the 1960s and showcases the t...

A stunning example of mid-century Scandinavian textile artistry, this vintage Swedish Rya rug radiates warmth and vitality through its dramatic palette and tactile depth. Designed du...

This charming mid-century Swedish flat-weave rug exemplifies the serene elegance and geometric sophistication characteristic of Scandinavian design. Woven by hand in the 1950s, it fe...

This captivating vintage Swedish pile rug from the mid-20th century offers a playful yet refined approach to geometric design. The composition centers on a symmetrical arrangement of...

This captivating vintage Swedish flat-weave rug, designed by renowned textile artist Ingegerd Silow, exemplifies the refined modernist aesthetic of Scandinavian mid-century design. W...

This vintage Swedish flat weave rug, designed by Kerstin Persson in the 1950s, is a striking example of Scandinavian textile artistry. Showcasing a harmonious interplay of geometric ...

This captivating vintage flat-weave rug is a striking example of Finnish modernist textile design from the mid-20th century. Woven in the 1950s, it features a bold and intricate cent...

A stunning example of Swedish textile artistry, this vintage flat-weave rug by Mary Sandberg embodies the signature qualities of Scandinavian design-simplicity, balance, and warmth. ...

This charming flat-woven Swedish rug by Birgitta Söderkvist masterfully showcases the harmonious blend of form and color that defines mid-20th-century Scandinavian textile design. Wo...

A striking example of Scandinavian modernist textile artistry, this vintage Swedish flat-weave rug titled "Torvalla" was designed by renowned mid-century textile artist Ingegerd Silo...

This vintage Swedish flat-weave rug by Ingegerd Silow is a stunning example of Scandinavian textile artistry, blending geometric precision with a soft, harmonious color palette. Wove...

This contemporary handwoven wool rug pays homage to classic Swedish design through its bold geometric layout and a vibrant, yet balanced, palette. Inspired by mid-century Scandinavia...

This remarkable vintage Swedish flat-weave wool rug, woven circa 1950, showcases the timeless elegance and artistic innovation of Scandinavian textile design. Signed with the woven m...

This exceptional flat-woven Swedish rug by renowned textile artist Ingegerd Silow reflects the geometric elegance and natural color sensibility that define the best of Scandinavian m...

A masterclass in Scandinavian simplicity and textile artistry, this vintage Swedish flat weave rug designed by Birgitta Söderkvist (signed BS) exemplifies the quiet sophistication of...

Inspired by the geometric traditions of Scandinavian weaving, this contemporary Swedish flat-weave runner presents a refined blend of structure and softness. Handwoven from high-qual...

This vintage Swedish flat-weave rug, designed by the esteemed Ingegerd Silow circa 1955, exemplifies the harmonious blend of form and function characteristic of mid-century Scandinav...

This vintage Swedish flat-woven rug, dating back to approximately 1945, exemplifies the harmonious blend of tradition and modernity characteristic of mid-20th-century Scandinavian de...

The vintage Swedish flat-woven rug "Myosotis" by Judith Johansson (1916-1993) is a masterful example of mid-20th-century Scandinavian textile art. Handwoven circa 1945, this piece is...

This striking vintage Swedish flat-weave rug, designed by renowned textile artist Judith Johansson, is a masterclass in mid-century Scandinavian design. Woven in 1950s Sweden, the pi...

A vintage Swedish flat-weave rug dating back to circa 1955. It is in excellent original condition, consistent with age. The rug displays a geometric pattern in yellow, Infused with t...

This exceptional vintage Swedish flat-weave rug by Berit Koenig exemplifies the refined simplicity and enduring charm of mid-century Scandinavian textile design. Handwoven in the 20t...

A striking example of Scandinavian textile artistry, this vintage Swedish flat-weave rug by Ingegerd Silow showcases the designer's signature balance of geometric precision and softe...

The Vintage Swedish Flat-Woven Runner by renowned designer Ingegerd Silow exemplifies the elegance and craftsmanship of mid-20th-century Scandinavian textile art. This runner feature...

This charming vintage Swedish pile rug, dating from the mid-20th century, exemplifies the fusion of functionality and folk-inspired artistry so emblematic of Scandinavian textile tra...

This exquisite vintage Swedish flat-weave rug by Ingegerd Silow exemplifies the timeless elegance and artisanal craftsmanship of mid-20th century Scandinavian design. Woven in the 19...

A charming vintage Swedish flat-weave rug attributed to the designer known simply as "IS," dating from the mid-20th century. This beautifully balanced textile showcases the elegance ...

A bold and visually arresting example of mid-century Scandinavian design, this vintage rya rug from the 1950s exemplifies the modernist spirit and rich textile tradition of Nordic cr...