Vintage Persian Mahal Carpet

A vintage Persian Mahal rug from the mid-20th century. On a subtly abrashed (natural color striations), saturated crimson red open field are two widely separated, stepped and straigh...

An antique Persian Heriz carpet from the early 20th century.

A vintage Persian Mahal carpet from the mid-20th century in greyish brown.

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

A vintage Persian Kurdish rug from the mid-20th century. A burnt orange hexagonal medallion with a very fragmented Herati inner pattern shows bold, tall cypress tree pendants, all on...

A vintage Persian Bakhtiari rug from the mid-20th century with a pictorial design.

1930s Persian Tabriz rug with a pictorial scenery design rug no. j3838 size 10' x 12' 10" (305 x 391 cm) Pictorial rugs are some of the most over-the-top examples of the artistry, ...

Antique Kerman carpet, 12 x 18'10" This master crafted Persian Laver Kerman carpet exemplifies the profound understanding of the artistic principles of balance and harmony that ma...

Set of mid-20th century Souf Pictorial Persian Gabbeh carpets . 2'9'' x 3'10'' x 2'8' x 3'10'' respectively Souf rugs are very rare technique found as they have a raised low an...

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...

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...

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...