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A pleasant antique Turkish Oushak brilliantly done in a tomato red ground, sage green border and central medallion with White and bronze color accents included. 7'3'' x 10'

An authentic early 20th century Sarouk carpet with classic medallion and border design on a crisp navy blue field, circa 1910. Measures: 4'3" x 6'8" Investment-level Sarouk rug...

A vintage Irish Donegal carpet from the mid-20th century.

Antique American Hooked rug featuring colorful pictorial village scene, rug s12-0806, country of origin / type: United States / Hooked, circa 1920 This American Hooked rug depicts...

78194 Antique Persian Sarouk Farahan rug. Measures: 03'04 x 04'07.

Magnificent Blue Antique Persian Sarouk Area Rug, Country of origin: Persian Rugs, Circa date: 1920

61112 Antique Persian Sarouk Farahan Rug, 04'00 x 06'08. Embark on a captivating journey through time and tradition with this meticulously hand-knotted wool antique Persian Sarouk Fa...

Ingenious in style, color and composition, the features in this spectacular, antique American Hooked rug create an illusion of depth and texture. The beautifully colorful checkerboard pattern plays like a stain glass that incorporates a multitude of colors and the geometric design. This stunning hooked rug is a joy to behold as it illustrates the amazing versatility of simple yet elegant patterns, which are executed in a way that is full of color, texture and visual appeal. Measures: 2'11'' x 4'4''. Checkerboard vintage...

79130 Late 19th Century Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug, 10'08 x 13'08. This hand-knotted wool antique Persian Sultanabad rug from the late 19th century is a stunning testament to the...

78238 Antique Persian Sarouk Rug, 03'05 x 04'09. Rendered in variegated shades of red, navy blue, berry, cerulean, brown, tan, and rose wit...

78977 Late 19th Century Antique Caucasian Kazak Prayer Rug, 03'04 x 03'10. This hand-knotted wool antique Caucasian Kazak Prayer rug from the 1880s transports us to a time when craftsmanship and spirituality were interwoven into everyday life. With its rich blue field, adorned with a scattering of vibrant eight-pointed stars, this Kazak rug evokes the night sky, offering both beauty and deep symbolic meaning. The stars, representing happiness, shine brightly across the central field, their eight points embodying the "Star of Wisdom," a symbol of man’s potential to gain understanding through life's challenges. The Caucasus tribespeople lived an elemental life, believing that wisdom, earned through hard experiences, was the greatest possession one could obtain. At the heart of the design lies a distinctive mihrab, or prayer niche, providing a directional layout for worship. This sacred space is filled with esoteric tribal motifs, each with protective and spiritual significance. The protection amulet woven into the mihrab ward off malevolent spirits, while the cross motif, with its intersecting vertical and horizontal lines, divides the evil eye’s power into four pieces, diminishing its harmful effect. Also present is the ying-yang symbol, representing the harmonious balance between male and female energies, a reminder of the importance of unity and balance in both life and nature. The antique Kazak rug's border is equally captivating, offering its own story of protection and strength. The innermost guard band showcases a series of S-hook motifs, another ancient symbol believed to protect against the evil eye. Surrounding this, the main border features Ram’s Horn motifs, symbolizing fertility, heroism, power, and masculinity. These bold geometric forms not only add to the visual appeal of the this Kazak prayer rug but also remind the owner of the strength and vitality essential to the survival of the Caucasian people in their rugged landscape. Finally, the outermost running water guard band highlights the importance of water to life in the Caucasus. Water, essential for both people and animals, represents inner purification and renewal. The repetition of this motif underscores its significance in the tribes’ elemental lifestyle. This antique Kazak Prayer rug...

Antique Art Nouveau American Hooked Rug, United States, c. 1920. Size: 5 ft 7 in x 8 ft (1.7 m x 2.44 m) This marvelous antique hooked rug, an exceptional piece produced in the United States during the early decades of the twentieth century, features an allover design of stylized flowers and tendrils an almost hypnotic composition. Featuring an eye-catching color pallet of reds, greens, and blues, this exquisite hooked rug typifies the aesthetic values held in highest regard by the Art Nouveau movement. Creating an impression of activity and liveliness, the fine design of this rug exemplifies the vigor and vitality of the best Art Nouveau compositions. The dynamic energy of the swirling tendrils of alternating greens and violets set against the mesmerizing, staid red that dominates the piece creates an impression of movement. Boasting a fetching symmetry, this beautiful antique rug shows four stunning corners, pointedly defined by highly stylized vases, each of which houses a gorgeous arrangement of red flowers. Exquisite detail and dynamic energy reverberate throughout this remarkable antique Art Nouveau carpet...