20th Century More Carpets

53997 Vintage Muted Turkish Oushak Rug, 06'10 x 10'06. This hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug is a one-of-a-kind vision of restrained grandeur, where every motif speaks in...

51775, vintage Turkish Oushak rug, colorful rug for kitchen, bath, foyer or entryway. This hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug features a modern traditional style. Immersed ...

53996 Vintage Pink Turkish Oushak Rug, 04'10 x 07'07. In this exquisite hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug, the spirit of nature dances across a dreamlike canvas. At its he...

A vintage Chinese Art Deco throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a pictorial design of a dragon in black, blue, red, goldenrod, and light blue-grey over a cream-white borderless field. Measures: 1' 3" x 1' 6" The craft of the hand-knotted carpet in China, and the surrounding areas including Mongolia and Tibet, extends into the early centuries of the first millennium, C.E., but we really have a firm grasp only beginning in the later 16th century with large, very coarsely woven carpets, often depicting dragons, created for the Imperial Forbidden City palaces. Chinese carpets have always been commercial and there are no tribal groups responsible for any of the carpet weaving strains. When the Ming Dynasty fell in 1644, with no Imperial patrons, production moved to the city of Ningxia in north central China where several workshops turned out more finely woven pieces for the Mandarins of the administrative Ch’ing bureaucracy and well-to-do merchants. Ningxia was the major Chinese carpet center up through most of the 19th century, with first allover and then medallion designs on cotton foundations in medium weaves. Palettes were initially limited to yellows, dark blue and cream, but later widened to include reds, browns and even green. These antiques were the first Chinese carpets to be exported to the West and they fitted in well with the craze for Chinese blue-and-white porcelain in the second half of the 19th century. Ningxia also wove shaped and rectangular small rugs for saddle underlays, chair (“throne”) seats and shaped backs, pillar carpets with dragons or monks for Buddhist monasteries, and long divided runners for monastery meditation halls. These small rugs are among the most collectible of all Chinese weavings. Weavers from Ningxia set up workshops in the capital Peking (Beijing) in the 1860’s and began weaving Western room sizes for export, primarily to America. In blue – and – white and polychrome palettes, with round wreath medallions, precious objects, seasonal flowers, paeonies, lotuses, fretwork, clouds, butterflies and bats, all relatively spaciously drawn. The round “Shou” (Good Luck) character is also a prominent decorative motif. There are also a few Peking landscape pictorials with pagodas, houses, bridges, waterscapes and boats. Peking carpets were woven right up until WWII and production began again after the Cultural Revolution around 1970. They are moderately well-woven, on cotton foundations, exactingly executed and indisputably Chinese. Many are in the blue-and-white style. Nothing else looks like a Peking carpet and for a Chinese “look” in a room, they are absolutely indispensable. Sizes range from scatters and a few runners, through the popular 9’12’ size, to large carpets over 20’ which must have been special orders. The earliest Peking Revival carpets are pliable and fairly thin, but they became heavier and more compact in the 20th century, in competition with Art Deco carpets from Tientsin. The modern, post- 1970, pieces are in the traditional Peking style, but are a little too regular and neat. Exactitude has been favored over character, as hard to explain that as it is. There are a number of all-silk and silk-and –metal thread pieces, many with inscriptions purporting to link them with rooms in the Imperial palaces, bringing very substantial auction prices, but none are really antique. The genre emerged after WWI and the present demand comes from mainland Chinese. The silk piles often stand in pattern relief against flat woven gold metal thread grounds. The inscriptions are apocryphal, the rugs are flashily opulent, perfect for nouveaux riches. The Art Deco period between the two World Wars saw a distinctive carpet industry developing in Tientsin (Tianjin) in northeastern China. These are highly prized for their transitional design character, neither overtly Chinese, nor abstractly modern/contemporary. Woven exclusively for export, usually by and for American firms, such as Nichols and Elbrook, they are totally in the “Jazz Age Modern” style of the 1920’s, often without borders, with abstract or abstracted patterns, and only with, at best, a few Chinese-y pattern elements. Vases asymmetrically placed in the corners are features of some of the more Chinese-y carpets. Open fields with floral sprays and branches growing in from the edges are anther design innovation. Often, Chinese motives have been re-imagined in more sharp-edged, abstract manners. Some have no references whatsoever to natural elements. The patterns are sharp and the rugs are never subdued, soft or restrained. The rugs are heavily constructed, with crisp, unfading dyes and medium to medium coarse weaves on cotton foundations. All are extremely well-executed, with none of the vagaries, variations or twists found on even high-quality Persian rugs. The majority are in the 9’ by 12’ format and a surprising number can be found in top condition. There also was a substantial production in Peking from, especially from the Fette factory. Elliptical and round carpets, and lighter, often pastel colors, were a specialty. Nothing looks like an Art Deco Chinese and they work well with traditional Chinese furniture and the most modern decor as well. These is no substitute for a good Chinese Art Deco carpet. Chinese carpets also include small scatters from Tibet, with high quality wool, floating dragons and allover textile patterns. The colors of vintage and modern pieces are bright, but there are antique small rugs...

Full of character and stately presence, this antique Persian Hamadan runner with modern tribal style showcases an extravagant geometric design rendered in navy, black, orange, rust, ...

A one of a kind mid-20th century hand knotted Turkish Kilim runner in brown. Some wear showing Measures: 2'8" x 9'10".

79071 Antique Chinese Peking Pictorial Rug, 02'00 x 03'11. This hand-knotted wool antique Chinese Peking pictorial rug masterfully captures the essence of traditional Chinese artistr...

Vintage Hand Knotted Turkish Oushak Rug with Medallion Floral Design, Keivan Woven Arts / rug OSM-19, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa mid-20th century This vintag...

This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...

74582 Vintage Persian Mahal Rug with Rustic English Country Cottage Style 04'07 x 06'06. Boasting a floral bounty in a range of warm hues, this vintage Persian Mahal rug is a delight...

an antique Persian saraband wide-size runner from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century Details rug no. j3024 size 3' 9" x 9' 10" (114 x 300 cm) Seraband rug or Saraband, is a Persia...

A vintage Chinese Art Deco accent carpet handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 6' 0" x 8' 10".

20751 Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug Runner, 05'04 x 12'10. Originating from the Beni M'Guild tribe nestled in the Middle Atlas Mountains of Morocco, Beni M'Guild rugs epitomize a ...

Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...

An antique Persian Mahal room size carpet handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 7' 9" x 11' 7".

This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...

61064 Antique Persian Tabriz Pictorial Rug, 01'08 x 02'06. This hand-knotted wool antique Persian Tabriz pictorial rug masterfully captures a vibr...

Beautiful antique tribal Soumak rug, country of origin: Caucasus, date circa 1900. Size: 9 ft. 2 in x 11 ft. 4 in (2.79 m x 3.45 m). This gorgeous tribal rug from the Caucasian mou...

79085 Vintage Persian Heriz Rug, 05'04 x 08'03. This exquisite hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Heriz rug is a striking example of traditional craftsmanship, showcasing the artistry...

79012 Antique Persian Sarouk Rug, 02'07 x 04'10. This hand-knotted wool antique Persian Sarouk rug is a mesmerizing display of the rich artistry and enduring craftsmanship that defin...

Stunning large Chinese Art Deco rug with a beautiful floral design with a silver field and plum border. Room size formats are usually found...

77513 vintage Persian Qum rug with botanical hunting scene 04'06 x 07'00. With it's timeless elegance and regal charm, this hand knotted wool vintage Persian Qum rug features a livel...

78496 Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug by Ingegerd Silow, 05'06 x 07'08. Emanating Scandinavian Modern style with incredible detail and texture, this handwoven Swedish rollakan rug is a...

72334 Antique Persian Hamadan Rug, 03'03 x 04'07. This exquisite hand-knotted wool antique Persian Hamadan rug presents a captivating Sarouk-inspired floral vase design that exudes e...

A circa 1940 fun Persian Bakhtiari square intermediate-size rug with a garden box design Measures: 6'x 8'4".

77818 Vintage Floral Kilim Rug with French Victorian Style 04'02 x 06'00. Delicately feminine and beautifully traditional, this hand-woven wool vi...

an early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Rug size 6'9" x 9' 6"

79117 Vintage Chinese Tabriz Rug, 04'01 x 06'03. This stunning hand-knotted wool and silk vintage Chinese Tabriz rug exemplifies the beauty and timeless elegance of Persian-inspired ...

A vintage Persian Kurd throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a folk pictorial depiction of a lion. Measures: 3' 6" x 4' 9" P...

This beautifully handwoven Aubusson rug is sure to make a great accent piece in any room it’s introduced too. An ivory blue color makes up the background of this elegant area rug. Th...

Ashly Fine Rugs presents a Persian Tabriz Emad circa 1930-40, handwoven in Iran at the Emad workshop in Tabriz, one of the most sought-after carpets and well-known workshops. They we...

Room size Persian Heriz rug. Orangy-rust field, charcoal and blue abrashed medallion with a camel border. Traditional Medallion design. Measures: 8'11'' x 12'10'' Heriz carpet...

21268 Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, 05'08 x 09'00.​ Global style meets eclectic boho chic in this hand-knotted wool vintage Moroccan rug. The visual intricacy and nature-inspired...

78975 Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, 11'09 x 18'01. This magnificent hand-knotted wool vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain rug exudes a timeless elegance that effortlessly blends traditi...

75775 Vintage Persian Hamadan Rug, 05'02 x 06'02. This hand knotted wool vintage Persian Malayer Hamadan rug is a stunning example of artistry, showcasing an intricate design that em...

60735 Antique Persian Mashhad Gallery Rug, 05'00 x 21'09. Emulating timeless style with incredible detail and texture, this antique Persian Mashhad rug is a captivating vision of woven beauty. The open coveted field and earthy colorway woven into this piece work together creating a regal, elegant look. A Herati border enclosed with burgundy wine meander guard borders create a refreshing finish to this antique Mashhad runner. The highly effective use of negative space from the open tan field ensures the elegant border takes center stage. Due to an artful balance of timeless style and decadence, this extra-long Persian gallery rug is capable of a variety of successful design applications, particularly in interiors wanting a scaled back yet elevated look with an appreciation for the subtleties of a sophisticated aesthetic.​ Perfect for stair tread runner, an extra-long hallway, entryway or grand foyer, corridor, grand parlor, home office, academic library, executive suite, theater room, billiards room, game room, bedroom, study, studio. It would also make a lovely accent in a formal dining room, behind the sofa table in the living room, or placed in a boutique hotel lobby. With its versatility and simple approach, this extra-long antique Persian runner...

21607 Vintage Berber Moroccan Boucherouite Rag Rug, 03'00 x 05'11. Uniquely woven with recycled materials, such as cotton and wool, these Boucherouite Moroccan rugs display a colorful boho...

76995 Vintage Afghan Turkoman Tribal Ersari Engsi, Hatchli Tent Door Hanging Ensi. This hand knotted wool vintage Afghan Hatchli Ersari rug is also known as ...

Cardinal Purple, Antique Persian Sarouk in Good Condition, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Full Pile, Clean, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: W...

a one-of-a-kind cotton and wool Turkish Kilim handmade from the late 20th century Details rug no. 10708 size 13'1" x 15'7" Kilims, primarily refer to a type of flat-woven rug tha...

Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...

74727 Vintage Beni Ourain Moroccan Rug, 07’01 x 13’01. This vintage hand-knotted wool Beni Ourain Moroccan rug invites you into a world where Midcentury Modern aesthetics and nomadic...

SAROUK MAHAL PERSIAN RUG STUNNING RUG WITH VIBRANT COLORS: THIS BEAUTIFUL MEDIUM SIZE MAHALRUG WAS KNOTTED USING FINE WOOL AND NATURAL DYES. THIS GIVES THE CARPET A DECORATIVE LOOK. ...

early 20th-century Persian Mehraban red and blue room-size square rug Details rug no. r4138 size 11' 1" x 13' 1" (338 x 399 cm)

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...

75520 Vintage Persian Mashhad Rug, 09'07 x 12'10. Art Nouveau meets worldly treasures in this hand knotted wool vintage Persian Mashhad rug. The Zir Khaki design and sophisticated co...

51750 distressed vintage Turkish Oushak rug for kitchen, bathroom, foyer or entry rug. This vintage Turkish Oushak rug features a modern traditional style. Immersed in Anatolian hist...

73679, Spanish Revival Style Vintage Persian Heriz Runner, Narrow Hallway Runner. This hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Heriz runner features a series of square and hooked amulet me...

73688 Antique Persian Malayer Rug, 03'00 x 10'00. Woven from the wool and prized camel hair of ancient looms, this antique Persian Malayer rug is a nomad’s legacy, grounded in the rh...

53945 Vintage Greek Natural Flokati Rug, 05'01 x 06'06. Flokati rugs, originating from Greece's Epirus region, are timeless handwoven woolen carpets celebr...

79055 Astrid Sampe Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, 06'06 x 09'11. This handwoven wool vintage Scandinavian rollakan rug, designed by the celebrated Swedish textile artist Astrid Sampe,...

75989 vintage Persian Viss Accent rug with Eclectic Bohemian Tribal style. This hand knotted wool vintage Persian Viss accent rug features three latch-hook amulets each filled with a...

An early 20th century Kuba Kelleh rug, demonstrating large proportions and rich tones throughout. What a wonderful addition to our rug department! A sense of stateliness conjures up...

78397 Vintage Zemmour Moroccan Kilim Rug, 05'03 x 07'09. Deep in Morocco’s Middle Atlas mountains, a master weaver of the Zemmour tribe once brought to life this flatwoven wool runne...

76680 Vintage Persian Tabriz Hunting Rug 14’07 x 21’09. Reminiscences of an exotic journey and worldly sophistication, this hand-knotted wool vintag...

early 20th century persian tribal camel field worn rug Measures: 4'1" x 6'7".

Antique French Aubusson Rug Hand Woven Aubusson Rug 8x8 Round Rug 244cm x 244cm "This is a great example of a large round authentic antique French Aubusso...

53995 Vintage Pink Turkish Oushak Rug, 05'06 x 07'08. Bathed in the tender hush of age and atmosphere, this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug evokes the soft lyricism of A...