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Place of Origin: Asian
Antique Khamseh Wool Rug with Birds and Geometric Motifs Tribal Natural Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This striking antique Khamseh rug, handwoven in southern Iran during the late 19th to early 20th century, captures the spirit and vitality of Qashqai tribal artistry. Measuring 133 c...
Category
Early 20th Century Oushak Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Ararat Rugs Oversized Mamlouk Rug A Majestic Revival of Islamic Artistry Carpet
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
Origin and Inspiration:
The Mamlouk Rug is a contemporary masterpiece that draws its inspiration from the rich textile traditions of the Mamlouk Sultanate, which reigned over Egypt a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Revival Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
New Konya Fine Modern Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Central Anatolian Modern 'New' Fine Kilim from the Konya region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
As early as the 13th century Marco Polo noted, in his account...
Category
2010s Kilim Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
New Manisa Fine Handwoven Modern Kilim West Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Western Anatolian Modern 'New' Fine Kilim from the Manisa region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
This kilim is woven according to traditional kilim technique...
Category
2010s Kilim Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
$648 Sale Price
20% Off
New Manisa Fine Handwoven Modern Kilim West Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Western Anatolian Modern 'New' Fine Kilim from the Manisa region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
This kilim is woven according to traditional kilim technique...
Category
2010s Kilim Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
$608 Sale Price
20% Off
Ararat Rugs the Barbieri Tree Design Carpet Persian Revival Rug Wool Natural Dye
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
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 Eas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Revival Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Large Antique Indonesian Kris Dagger – Ethnographic collectible weapons
Located in London, GB
Large Antique Indonesian Kris Dagger – Ethnographic collectible weapons
A striking and authentic large antique Indonesian Kris (keris) dagger, dating to the early 20th century. This traditional Southeast Asian weapon features a dramatic curved zigzag (luk) blade, expertly forged and finely detailed, symbolizing power and spiritual energy. The blade is paired with a carved Horn hilt and shaped wooden sheath, showcasing classic Indonesian...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Yahyali Kayseri Kilim Central Anatolia Old Rug Turkish Wool Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is an antique Central Anatolian Kilim from the Yahyali region in Kayseri with a rare and beautiful color composition.
The earliest recorded occupation of Kayseri dates back to ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Kilim Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
Rare Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Ethnic Minority silver Coral necklace
Located in London, GB
A beautiful rare Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Ethnic Minority silver Coral turquoise necklace from Yunnan.
A superb chain necklace with added Taoist charms with turquoise and fine r...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Asian Folk Art
Materials
Coral, Silver
Antique 18th Century Burmese Bronze Shan Buddha – Asian Buddhist Art
Located in London, GB
18th Century Burmese Bronze Buddha – Antique Asian Buddhist Art
A finely cast antique Burmese bronze sculpture of the Buddha, dating from the 18th centur...
Category
18th Century Antique Asian Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Semi Old Vintage Handwoven Wool Mut Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a South Anatolian Vintage / Semi-old Handwoven Kilim from the town of Mut in Mersin Province, located in the Mediterranean region of Anatolia, Turkey. These kilims are renown...
Category
Late 20th Century Kilim Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber
$456 Sale Price
20% Off
Ararat Rugs Mamluk Wagireh Rug with Jerrehian Border Design Egypt Revival Carpet
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The design 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Revival Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Antique Japanese Recycled Boro Patchwork Futon Cover
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Japanese Recycled Boro Patchwork Futon Cover
This indigo-dyed patchwork boro futon cover is a physical testimony to the determination and resourcefulness of those living in ...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Asian Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Ararat Rugs Bidjar Rug - 19th Century Design Persian Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Bidjar rug designed in the 19th century from the Bidjar region, also known as Bijar, which is a region in northwestern Iran known for producing some of the finest and most ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Revival Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Antique Konya Obruk Kilim Old Central Anatolian Mighrab Rug Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is Central Anatolian Old Antique Mighrab Kilim from the Konya - Obruk region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
Konya once flourished as a trade route between Europe...
Category
Late 19th Century Kilim Antique Asian Folk Art
Materials
Natural Fiber, Wool
Turkestan Old Yomut Turkoman Central Asian Yomud Cejim Jijim Kilim Rug
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Central Asian Old Yomut Kilim from the West Turkestan and Iran region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
The Yomut are to be found in north-east Iran, and acro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Kilim Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
Zabihi Collection Vintage Persian Tabriz Pictorial Scenic Carpet
Located in New York, NY
1930s Persian Tabriz rug with a pictorial scenery design
rug no. j3839
size 9'8'' x 12' 11"
Pictorial rugs are some of the most over-the-top examples of the artistry, talent and d...
Category
Early 20th Century Tabriz Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Old Vintage Tekke Bukhara Turkmen Carpet, Bokhara Buhara Turkoman Rug
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Central Asian Old Tekke Bukhara Turkmen Carpet from the Turkmenistan Bukhara region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
Bukhara carpet (Turkmen Rug, Bokhara, Bu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Oushak Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
Ararat Rugs Oversized Mamlouk Rug A Majestic Revival of Islamic Artistry Carpet
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
Origin and Inspiration:
The Mamlouk Rug is a contemporary masterpiece that draws its inspiration from the rich textile traditions of the Mamlouk Sultanate, which reigned over Egypt a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Revival Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Antique Konya Kilim Rug Wool Old Central Anatolian Traditional Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is Central Anatolian Antique Kilim from the Konya region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
This highly collectible antique kilim has wonderful special colors and tex...
Category
Early 20th Century Kilim Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
Antique Traditional Japanese Batik (Wasarasa)
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Traditional Japanese Batik (Wasarasa)
Western inspired Japanese batik (wasarasa) designs became increasingly popular during the latter part of the Meiji (1868~1911) and Tais...
Category
Early 20th Century Taisho Asian Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Antique Japanese Indigo-Dyed Double Ikat Futon Cover
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Japanese Indigo-Dyed Double Ikat Futon Cover
This early 20th century hand-spun cotton futon cover displays a pattern of scattered ‘well-head’ motifs across a deep indigo fie...
Category
Early 20th Century Taisho Asian Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Abstract Earth Tone Rug with Organic Shape by RAG home
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
This rug features an abstract, modern design with an organic, freeform shape. The color palette includes earthy tones like beige, terracotta, deep green, gray, and cream, creating a ...
Category
2010s Modern Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Acrylic
Zabihi Collection Northwest Persian Sky Blue Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
1930s Northwest Persian Room size Rug featuring a sky blue background and large scale all over design
Details
rug no. 31424
size 8'10'' x 11'1''
Category
Early 20th Century Malayer Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Indian Hindu Silver Amulet necklace Ritual wearable collectible Asian
Located in London, GB
Antique Indian Hindu Silver Amulet necklace
Period 19th century
High grade silver
Pendant Length 8 x 6 cm weight 60 grams
Condition: Fine.
Restrung on cotton.
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Folk Art
Materials
Silver
Ararat Rugs Mamluk Wagireh Rug with Jerrehian Border Design Egypt Revival Carpet
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The design 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Revival Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Antique Caucasus Soumak Kilim Sumac Rug, Caucasian Sumak Natural Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is an Antique Soumak ( Sumak, Sumac ) Kilim from the Caucasus region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
Of the four countries that make up the Caucasus, Azerbaijan produces the most kilims, and the land has a long history of weaving. The nomadic tribes wove kilims and carpets as well as a wide range of storage bags and sacks, such as saffrash, khurgin and chula, and donkey and horse trappings. Smaller bags for salt, utensils, and other items are also common. Not only are the Azerbaijani weavers prolific, but they also employ many techniques at the loom. These include slitweave- known locally by the word Kilim, warp-faced patterning (jajim), supplementary weft (zili), weft wrapping (popularly known as soumak), and extra weft wrapping (verneh). Furthermore, flatweaves are defined by regional names such as palas and shadda, so it is possible to ascribe a variety of weaving names to particular provenances as follows: soumaks are made in Kuba, palas, and kilims in Hajikabul, zili in Khizy, verneh and zili in Kazakh, shadda, verneh and zili in Barda, jajim in Agjabedi, and palas and kilims in Jabrail.
Soumak weave is a technique in which weft threads are added to a plain weave fabric, and one or two warp threads are wound from the front to the back. The resulting Kilim is denser and firmer, giving it a unique feel and look. This technique is commonly used in the Caucasus region.
Soumak kilims have a very beautiful contrast between orange that shines like the sun, deep purple-tinged indigo, and astringent dark red. You can also see the unevenly dyed abrage in this Soumak, which is like a magic carpet with an oriental atmosphere. Features of the Caucasian Kilim, such as the unique cosmic geometric floral pattern, are also found in this Soumak which has a bright look, but it also has a faded and textured feel, so it can be used in a good old atmosphere.
The woven fabric is particularly solid, so it is recommended for use in a solid living room or under a dining table without moving or twisting. A nice Kilim under a long wooden dining table.
Category
Late 19th Century Kilim Antique Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
Early 20th Century Indian Carved Wood Storage Chest Box
Located in New York, NY
Hand-carved wooden Indian tribal storage chest box with hand-wrought iron hinges and straps, and handle. Early 20th century, Northern India.
Category
Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Indian Embroidered Kantha Cloth
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Indian Embroidered Kantha Cloth
Indian kantha cloths originally developed as a way in which old sari cloth could be recycled and put to use. They’re usually composed of 3-4 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Asian Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
New Konya Fine Handwoven Modern Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Central Anatolian Modern 'New' Fine Kilim from the Konya region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
As early as the 13th century Marco Polo noted, in his account...
Category
2010s Kilim Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
New Hereke Wool & Cotton Carpet - Turkish Anatolian Red Ground Traditional Rug
Located in Tokyo, JP
This unique Wool Hereke Carpet is among the highest-quality carpets in the Hereke workshop. There is a flower lattice on a deep red background with the fineness of the weave, the use...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Oushak Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Zabihi Collection Northwest Persian Apple Green Sky Blue Accent Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
1920s Northwest Persian Rug in vivid blues and greens
Details
rug no. j3049
size 4' 9" x 7' (145 x 213 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Malayer Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Japanese Signed Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Doji, Early Showa Period
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful, wonderfully crafted, alluring mask made for Japanese Noh theatre.
The mask is handcrafted and hand-carved from natural wood and is signed by the maker.
This mask is of the immortal character Doji who symbolizes perpetual and eternal youth ("doji" literally translates as "child") in the Noh theater world. He is portrayed as a handsome male...
Category
Mid-20th Century Showa Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Japanese Indigo-Dyed Double Ikat Futon Cover
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Japanese Indigo-Dyed Double Ikat Futon Cover
This early 20th century indigo-dyed futon cover displays a large, graphically compelling lattice design created by warp and weft...
Category
Early 20th Century Taisho Asian Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Japanese Pair Vintage Gilt Pheasant Bird Sculptures, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Beautiful pair (2) old Japanese vintage gilt pheasant bird sculptures.
Marked Japan on bottoms.
From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition with original attractive gilding present.
Japan, an attractive and iconic pair (2) pheasant sculptures with original gilt patina. One is poised with vertical tail and thehy other in a seated horizontal position.
The pheasant is considered Japan's national bird.
This creative simple adaption makes a compelling contemporary pair of sculptures.
Fine original used condition with original gold gilt patina appropriate to their age.
Original gilt patina from age.
Dimensions: 7 inches tall and 6.5 inches wide
Photographed in natural day light.
Quality: Excellent quality and fine craftsmanship by Japanese specialized artisans
Provenance: authentic Japanese examples (see labels).
Lifetime guarantee of authenticity. All of our Asian works of art come with our lifetime authenticity guarantee.
About Japan's Green Pheasant
In Japanese culture, the green pheasant is unofficially considered the national bird of the country owing to its references in ancient folk tales of Japan. The green pheasant was said to be a messenger of the Sun Goddess...
Category
Mid-20th Century Showa Asian Folk Art
Materials
Iron
$156 Sale Price / set
47% Off
Rajasthani Indian Hand Painted Wood Jewelry Dowry Box
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Rajasthani Indian vaulted dowry jewelry box, hand painted with Indian lovers enjoying each other, while beautiful court musicians accompany them ...
Category
20th Century Agra Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Vintage New Konya Modern Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is Central Anatolian Modern Kilim from the Konya region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
This modern kilim is a collaboration between traditional kilim weaving and...
Category
2010s Kilim Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
Thai Asian Large Carved Wood Gilt Lacquer Kneeling Praying Temple Shrine Figure
Located in Studio City, CA
Truly, a wonderful piece. We gravitated towards it upon first sight. Very well done, beautiful detail and coloring. Quite unusual and rare in this pose. Very well preserved. We have ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Seated Laughing Jolly Bronze Buddha Sculpture, 18th-19th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, gem of a piece. The piece has a beautiful feel and heft to it. The laughing or jolly Buddha is known in China as Budai or Putai, Bodai in Vie...
Category
19th Century Antique Asian Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Carved Wood Sculpture of the Hindu Deity Nandi With Pedestal, Circa 1920
Located in Point Richmond, CA
South Indian carved wood sculpture depicting the Hindu Deity of Nandi, a recumbent black bull figure, known within the Hindu faith as the vehicle for Siva, often depicted in sculptur...
Category
20th Century Folk Art Asian Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
Nepal Mahakala Wood Dance Mask with Open Eyes Fierce Mouth Teeth
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Carved wood smaller dance mask from Nepal with powerful expression, open eyes and open mouth with carved teeth and fangs, representing the Buddhist Mahakala, the demon chaser. The to...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Mask, West Nepal
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th-early 20th century Tribal mask, West Nepal
A mask from West Nepal with slanted almond shaped eyes, very small ears and an oval mouth showing carved upper and lower teeth o...
Category
Late 19th Century Tribal Antique Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Ishihara Hideo Japanese Kokeshi Doll Sculptures Signed
Located in San Diego, CA
A pair of Kokeshi dolls by Hideo Ishihara (1925 - 1999). The title of this set is "Mitinoku Okako" or "Parent and Child". Hideo Ishihara came from a fam...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Sarkoy Kilim Rug, Western Anatolian Turkish Sharkoy Carpet, Balkan Style
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is an Antique & Unique Sarkoy ( Sharkoy or Şarköy ) Kilim rug from Western Turkey with a rare and beautiful color composition.
Sarkoy kilims are very finely woven in slitweave ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Kilim Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Antique Burmese Mandalay Period Buddhist Dancer Nat Spirit Deer Figure Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and exceptional antique Southeast Asian Burmese hand carved and gilded teak wood religious figure Buddhist temple -monastery sculpture.
Exquisitely hand-crafted in Burma (present day Myanmar) in the late 19th century, finely sculpted from a single piece of teakwood, exceptionally executed in period Mandalay taste, highly detailed and decorated, showcasing the most exquisite craftsmanship throughout.
Modeled in an exceedingly rare and unusual form, depicting a tall standing Na spirit figure, adorned in fanciful Royal dancer garment, elaborately decorated and embellished with brilliant polychrome colored mirrored glass jewel inlays, red lacquered dress tail, he stands carrying a golden stag deer around shoulders and neck, the naturalistic deer having delicate four point antlers, all over an ebonized base, resting on a custom later Thai wooden pedestal stand.
Dimensions: (approx)
Overall: 27"h, 9"w, 7.75"d
Figure: 19.25"h, 9"w, 7.5"d
Base 7.75"h, 8"w, 7.75"d; 10.5"h with post
Condition:
A superb museum quality example, wonderfully preserved original antique condition with nicely aged warm rich dark patina and minimal losses.
*Additional photos available upon request
We immediately gravitated towards it upon first sight, and have not seen another piece quite like it form, quality, or scope. It would look amazing in just about any setting, with its remarkable design and visually striking eye-catching light reflection, it's sure to become a focal point of any space, while adding a thoughtful touch of rich cultural history, sophistication, elegant warmth, tranquility and serenity to any home!
Provenance / Acquisition:
Personal property of Genshiro Kawamoto (b.1932), a Japanese real estate tycoon and avid decorative arts collector.
To give an idea of both the size of the collection and the wealth Mr. Kawamoto had amassed, he purchased numerous (many 100s) of multi-million dollar homes in Hawaii, always paying cash. A string of homes he purchased for $2M-$20M each with the intent of using them as museums, (most people use storage units) just to house and display items from his extensive collection of antiques and artifacts. About 30 properties with a collective value of $200M in the Kāhala area of Honolulu he left vacant for decades, allowing them to fall into disrepair and get boarded up, attracting many complaints and media attention.
Mr. Kawamoto was in the procession of building one of the most expensive homes ever built in Hawaii at the time of his arrest and subsequent deportation to his native country, Japan, where he was found guilty of tax evasion, sentenced to four years in prison and had his assets seized and auctioned off.
We acquired this wonderful example from a prominent antiques dealer in Maui, Hawaii, who personally knew Mr. Kawamoto and procured this sculpture from the estate.
Mythological History:
The golden deer...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Art Glass, Teak, Giltwood
Vintage Borujerd Lorestan Village Rug Lori Carpet Northeast Persian Hand Knotted
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Northeastern Persian Borujerd Style Carpet from the Lorestan region with a rare and beautiful color composition, featuring a red, blue, and salmon color scheme. Its foundat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Oushak Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Cotton
$704 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Van Kilim Eastern Anatolian Old Rug Turkish Natural Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is an Eastern Anatolian Antique, old Kilim from the Van region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
Van lies on the southeast side of Lake Van, which is the largest wat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Kilim Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
ARKO Wall Art12 Contemporary Art Japanese Craft Rice Straw Art Wall Sculpture
By ARKO
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Hand-sewed rice straw art by ARKO.
Title: Composition Marcato (A)
This is one of the series named "Composition XX"
Her works have the feelings of...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Asian Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Thread, Straw
Antique Persian Bidjar Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Bidjar rug from the early 20th century. The wine red small Herati pattern field is overlaid by a light blue involute Herati medallion which, in turn, is centered b...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
$2,700 Sale Price
20% Off
Semi Old Vintage Handwoven Wool Mut Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a South Anatolian Vintage / Semi-old Handwoven Kilim from the town of Mut in Mersin Province, located in the Mediterranean region of Anatolia, Turkey. These kilims are renown...
Category
Late 20th Century Kilim Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber
$456 Sale Price
20% Off
Japanese Lucky Cat Manekineko Couple Porcelain 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a vintage manekineko lucky cat. It is made with porcelain and it was made around 1970s in Showa era. It is a couple so it will come as a pair (red cat and bleu cat).
Dimensi...
Category
1970s Showa Vintage Asian Folk Art
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Old Malatya Cecim Jijim Kilim Eastern Anatolia Turkish Carpet Cicim Rug
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is an old kilim from Malatya, one of the major kilim-producing regions in Eastern Anatolia. Known for both the quality and quantity of its weavings, Malatya offers a rich variet...
Category
Mid-20th Century Kilim Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
$696 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Persian Tabriz Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Tabriz carpet from the turn of the 20th century depicting a pictorial design of a Persian hunting ground.
Antique and vintage an...
Category
Early 20th Century Tabriz Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Abaca Tapis Skirt, Philippines, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Abaca Tapis Skirt
Bagobo people, Mindanao, Philippines
Mid-20th century
Hemp family
Measures: H 23.25 in x W 27.5 in
Fully opened: H: 46.5 in x W: 55 in
Abaca is a textile unique to...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Folk Art
Materials
Hemp
$520 Sale Price
20% Off
New Manisa Fine Handwoven Modern Kilim West Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Western Anatolian Modern 'New' Fine Kilim from the Manisa region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
This kilim is woven according to traditional kilim technique...
Category
2010s Kilim Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
$576 Sale Price
20% Off
Chinese Signboard with Red Coloured Calligraphy from Hardwood, C. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
With a wood coloured base this signboard (crafted entirely from wood) highlights two large red coloured Chinese Characters. The signboard dates to the early 20th Century and has aged...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Caucasus Soumak Kilim Sumac Rug, Caucasian Natural Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a large Antique Soumak ( Sumak, Sumac ) Kilim from the Caucasus region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
Of the four countries that make up the Caucasus, Azerbaijan produces the most kilims, and the land has a long history of weaving. The nomadic tribes wove kilims and carpets as well as a wide range of storage bags and sacks, such as saffrash, khurgin and chula, and donkey and horse trappings. Smaller bags for salt, utensils, and other items are also common. Not only are the Azerbaijani weavers prolific, but they also employ many techniques at the loom. These include slitweave- known locally by the word kilim, warp-faced patterning (jajim), supplementary weft (zili), weft wrapping (popularly known as soumak), and extra weft wrapping (verneh). Furthermore, flatweaves are defined by regional names such as palas and shadda, so it is possible to ascribe a variety of weaving names to particular provenances as follows: soumaks are made in Kuba, palas, and kilims in Hajikabul, zili in Khizy, verneh and zili in Kazakh, shadda, verneh and zili in Barda, jajim in Agjabedi, and palas and kilims in Jabrail.
Soumak weave is a technique in which new weft threads are added to a plain weave fabric, and one or two warp threads are wound from the front to the back. The resulting kilim is denser and firmer, giving it a unique feel and look. This technique is commonly used in the Caucasus region.
Soumak Kilims have a very beautiful contrast between orange that shines like the sun, deep purple-tinged indigo, and astringent dark red. You can also see the unevenly dyed abrage in this sumac, which is like a magic carpet with an oriental atmosphere.
Features of the Caucasian kilim, such as the unique cosmic geometric floral pattern, are also found in this Soumak. It has a bright look, but it also has a faded and textured feel, so it can be used in a good old atmosphere. The woven fabric is particularly solid, so it is recommended for use in a solid living room or under a dining table without moving or twisting. A nice kilim under a long wooden dining table.
Category
Early 20th Century Kilim Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
Early 20th Century Ceremonial Cloth / Tampan, South Sumatra, Indonesia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th century ceremonial cloth / Tampan, Paminggir, Lampung region, South Sumatra, Indonesia
Commonly referred to as ship cloths, these ceremonial tampan would have been used as gifts, wrappers, cushions or pillows in any number of life-transition ceremonies, including children’s first hair cutting...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Asian Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Early 20th Century Hand-Carved Wood Tribal Mask from Atoni Tribe Timor
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This very flat mask originates from the Atoni people of Timor. For the Timorese people masks portray both male and female ancestors, worn by warriors to scare off enemies or during c...
Category
Early 20th Century Other Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Persian Folk Handmade Throw Rug in Red
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Hamadan folk rug handmade during the mid-20th century in scatter/throw rug size with a red field filled with geometric botehs (paisleys).
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
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At Waddesdon Manor, artist Joana Vasconcelos has installed a three-tiered patisserie inspired by the narrative tile work of her homeland. We take a look at the cake sculpture and how Portuguese tiles have been used in architecture from the 17th century to today.
Why Jules Chéret Was the King of the Modern Poster
The streets of fin-de-siècle Paris were set aglow with colorful poster ads, thanks to the printing techniques invented by Jules Chéret. Now, the Milwaukee Art Museum is celebrating this undersung talent in America's first solo show dedicated his exuberant works.
Why the American Flag Has Had So Many Different Star Patterns
Expert Jeff Bridgman explains the history and meaning behind the twinkling constellations that have graced Old Glory.
Peggy Guggenheim Loved Modernism, but She Also Collected Tribal Art
The iconoclastic style setter displayed African and Oceanic art, as well as works by indigenous peoples of the Americas, alongside pieces by such major modernists as Pablo Picasso and Jackson Pollock.
The 13-Star American Flag Had More Variations Than You’d Think
Perfect for July 4th weekend, a new show at Philadelphia's Museum of the American Revolution displays an array of antique red, white and blue flags.
Tramp Art, America’s Most Misunderstood Art Form, Is Trending in Interiors
Designers are beginning to see this enigmatic form of folk art in a whole new light.
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