Persian Folk Art

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...

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...

Extremely Rare size, which leads us to believe this carpet originally was a custom order for a Nobel Family. 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. Serapi carpets were woven on the level of small workshop with multiple weavers working several years to complete each rug. Highly skilled artisans, they continually reinterpreted the design as they wove, creating highly spontaneous and inventive artistry. Measures: 16'2" x 18'2". Serapi is a term that is a mystery in the Persian antique carpet market. There is no location or tribe of this name. Sarab, also spelled Saab, a town in northwestern Persia, is known for weaving only runners with a camel hair pile during the nineteenth century. "Serapi" may be a nickname given by American dealers...

mid-20th century Turkish Anatolian with 2 pigeons. 1'10'' x 2'4''

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...

A 12th Century Islamic bronze oil lamp, Eastern Persia, Khurasan. The cast bronze body of compressed globular form, raised on a trumpet shaped foot, the...

One of a kind 2nd quarter of the 20th Century Karabagh runner with 4 large horses walking and colliding into one another 5' x 9'9''

In 1883, Ziegler and Co., of Manchester, England, established a Persian carpet manufacture in Sultanabad, Iran, employing designers from major Western department stores, like B. Altm...

Rarest of rare C. 1880'S Ancient mint condition antique Serapi unusually oversized Narrow Gem W/ Gorg natural Dyes About: Where on planet earth will you ever find another piece like this? The size isn't even my favorite part, although it's hard not to be astonished by its shape. Its color aren't even my favorite part, although century-old vegetable dyes that have perfectly matured over time really cannot get any better than this. It is, alas, the design that steals my heart and I don't even want it back!!! It is amongst the most naive and imaginative designs I've ever seen. This piece is the poster...

Heriz carpets are the staple of the furnishing market and remain the most popular of all NW Persian Carpets. They were produced for the rapidly growing US market in the late 19th-ear...

A page from a Persian manuscript, distinguished by its intricate miniature painting and surrounding script. Description The artwork shows a scene ...

Antique silk warp Senneh woven in dark earth tone colors. Silk warp Sennehs are often referred to as "Rainbow Sennehs," as the warp on which the wool pile is constructed upon is comp...

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

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...

an early 20th Century Persian Blue Malayer Rug Details rug no. j3047 size 5' 8" x 8' 9" (173 x 267 cm)

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''

Collector'slegendary antique northwest Serapi Heriz tribal dream masterful 1 of 1 art piece in palace size. About: A truly one of one masterpiece, we will never see anything like ...

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...

1930s Persian Malayer Throw size rug Details rug no. r5837 size 2' 6" x 4' 8" (76 x 142 cm)

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

an early 20th Century Northwest Persian Accent size rug Details rug no. j3778 size 4'6'' x 6'9''

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).

1920s Northwest Persian Rug in vivid blues and greens Details rug no. j3049 size 4' 9" x 7' (145 x 213 cm)

Antique Northwest Serapi Heriz Tribal Dream Rug, circa 1910-1920's About: A truly one of one masterpiece, we will never see anything like it again with this...

An antique Persian Gabbeh tribal rug handmade by the nomadic Qashqai tribe in South Persian during the early 20th century. One large orange folksy lion prances over the deep red fiel...

Unique piece, crossover between a Bijar and Sultanabad. Great allover design: Bijar rugs are often called the iron rugs of Persia. The Bijar is a heavy durable rug that has been very...

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...

Karaja carpets are the staple of the furnishing market and remain the most popular of all NW Persian carpets. They were produced for the rapidly growing ...

Bakshaish is a town on the banks of the Talke Rud River in the Heriz region of Northwest Persia. Situated in the mountainous region 60 miles east of the large city of Tabriz, Bakshai...

A plate of silver gilt bronze, incised with a large image of a roaring lion. The lion is depicted mid-stride, with its foreleg raised in front of it. The lion’s mouth is opened wide,...

Mahal is a region in NW Persia. Mahal's just like Sultanabad’s are famous for their floral designs as they improved the quality and designs to match the European taste. Adapting the ...

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...

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 th...

Heriz carpets are the staple of the furnishing market and remain the most popular of all NW Persian carpets. They were produced for the rapidly growing US market in the late 19th-ear...

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

Workshop of legendary master weaver Mohtasham is one of the most remarkable chapters in Rug history. He is said to have settled in Kashan at the end of the 19th century to Revive knotting artistry. In fact, knotting in Kashan did indeed gained important momentum. Mohtashem created a wonderful, unmistakable style. Rugs in this style are now referred to as Mohtashem Kashan and are highly valued around the world. A few ways to spot a Mohtasham is its Manchester wool and purple silk on the sides. Reference Hali Magazine Issue 35 pages 45-49. The best of Kashan’s from the late 19th and early 20th century are referred to as Motasham Kashan’s. They are some of the most finely woven of all Persian rugs...

Heriz carpets are the staple of the furnishing market and remain the most popular of all NW Persian carpets. They were produced for the rapidly growing US market in the late 19th-ear...

A vintage Persian flat-weave Kilim accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Three sections of Zebra printed black and white are conjoined by red stitching. The left column is...

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 ...

Karaja carpets are the staple of the furnishing market and remain the most popular of all NW Persian carpets. They were produced for the rapidly growing ...

Antique Persian pictorial Malayer rug, wall hanging fine Persian wool rug showing the story of the King of Persia, signed and handmade rug. Size: 4'6" x...

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

Bijar rugs are often called the iron rugs of Persia. The Bijar is a heavy durable rug that has been very popular in the United States. Most Bijar carpets...

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. Serapi carpets were woven on the level of small workshop with multiple weavers working several years to complete each rug. Highly skilled artisans, they continually reinterpreted the design as they wove, creating highly spontaneous and inventive artistry. Beautiful Persian poetry...

West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs have always been on top of the list for having fine oriental rugs. Oushak rugs su...

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

A Palatial Persian Nain hand-knotted wool and silk Pile area rug. The very large and impressive vibrant and colorful medallion carpet with red-burgundy, ivory-beige, blue-Celeste and...

Bijar rugs are often called the iron rugs of Persia. The Bijar is a heavy durable rug that has been very popular in the United States. Most Bijar carpets...

Finely woven Farahan Sarouks were produced in the late 19th century until just before world war I. Size 4.6 x 6.5. They have become extremely rare and are highly valued for their art...

Mahal is a region in NW Persia. Mahal's just like Sultanabad’s are famous for their floral designs as they improved the quality and designs to match the European taste. Adapting the ...

In 1883, Ziegler and Co., of Manchester, England, established a Persian carpet manufacture in Sultanabad, Iran, employing designers from major Western department stores, like B. Altm...

Heriz carpets are the staple of the furnishing market and remain the most popular of all NW Persian carpets. They were produced for the rapidly growing US market in the late 19th to ...

The village of Serab is known for their fine rugs with a characteristic camel ground and lozenge shaped medallions. These rugs are woven in the village of Serab, located in the North...

1920s Persian Tabriz rug with a pictorial animal scenery pattern rug no. j2910 size 8'9'' x 12' 9" Pictorial rugs are some of the most over-the-top examples of the artistry, talen...

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...

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...

An early 20th century Persian pictorial rug Measures: 4'19'' x 6'3''.

A vintage Persian Shiraz nomadic rug from the mid-20th century.

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...

mid 20th Century Moroccan rug featuring small horses Details rug no. j3591 size 5' 1" x 8' 1" (155 x 246 cm)