20th Century More Carpets

52018 Distressed Turkish Sivas Rug with Shabby Chic English Country Cottage Style. With the perfect mix of romance and simplicity, this hand-knotted wool distressed vintage Turkish S...

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...

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...

An antique Persian Heriz long rug in runner format handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 3' 4" x 19' 1".

61278 Distressed Antique-Worn Persian Mahal Rug, 09'04 x 12'06. Rustic and refined meets laid-back luxury in this hand knotted wool distressed antique Persian Mahal rug. The faded He...

78437 Vintage Berber Moroccan Kilim Rug, 06'08 x 09'00. This handwoven wool vintage Berber Moroccan kilim rug is a celebration of color, craftsmanship, and cultural heritage, embodyi...

76286 Vintage Persian Tabriz Hunting Rug, 09'07 x 12'10. This exceptional hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Tabriz rug is an exquisite narrative tapestr...

A vintage Chinese Art Deco room size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 9' 2" x 11' 9" Chinese Rugs & Carpet: 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...

74818, tribal style vintage Moroccan Azilal runner Moroccan hallway runner. With its whimsical triangular patterns, this Moroccan Azilal runner is based on free and abstract composit...

77775 Antique Ganado Southwestern style Kilim Rug, 02'11 x 03'11. This beautiful handwoven wool antique Ganado Southwestern style Kilim is a stunning example of Southwestern style cr...

52980, vintage Turkish Oushak gallery rug with rustic Spanish colonial style 04'11 x 11'02. With its timeless design and warm earth-tone colors, this hand knotted wool vintage Turkis...

61052 vintage Persian Ghashghaei Rug, 03'08 x 09'09. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with tribal style, this hand-knotted woo...

21840 Vintage Red Taznakht Moroccan Rug, 04'09 x 09'10. Embark on a voyage through the profound heritage of the Taznakht Tribe, where adept hands in the southern High Atlas Mountains...

72249 Vintage Turkish Rug with Tribal Style, 03'10 x 05'05. Tribal enchantment dances with Anatolian symbolism in this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish rug. The neutral khaki colore...

77137, vintage Chinese rug with modern style. This hand-knotted wool vintage Chinese rug with modern style features an all-over geometric pattern surrounded by a double Greek Key Mea...

21503, vintage Berber Purple Beni M'Guild Moroccan rug with Bohemian style. Showcasing a bold expressive design, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool vintage Berber ...

Antique Persian Bakshaish Oriental Carpet, in Large Size with Soft Colors A magnificent Persian Bakshaish oriental carpet, circa 1910, size 12'3" x 10'1". This unique carpet has a ...

78066 antique Persian Mashhad rug with Victorian Elizabethan style 12'00 x 19'07. With its beguiling beauty and rich jewel-tones, this hand-knott...

53123, vintage Turkish Striped Kilim rug with Modern Cabin style. With its warm hues and rugged beauty, this handwoven wool striped Kilim rug...

53131, vintage Turkish striped kilim rug with modern cabin style. With its warm hues and rugged beauty, this handwoven wool striped kilim rug...

51384 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 03'02 X 04'08. Small Turkish Oushak rugs with a mihrab design are traditional carpets originating from the Oushak region of Turkey. They feature a ...

53344 Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, 03'03 x 06'07. Step into a world of refined heritage and rarefied design with this exceptional hand-knotted wool distressed vintage Turkis...

74949 Vintage Persian Malayer Runner with Guli Hinnai Flower and Mina Khani Design. This hand knotted wool antique Persian Malayer runner features a lively all-over floral lattice pa...

78669 Vintage Chinese Wool and Silk Tabriz Rug, 08'00 x 10'01. In the seamless union of maximalist opulence and relaxed refinement, behold the exquisite allure of this hand-knotted v...

50907 Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug Runner, 04'00 x 08'07. In a delightful union of Artisan and Cottagecore styles, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Sivas rug runner whispers tales...

78085 antique Persian Bakshaish rug 11'04 x 15'00. Imbued with austere elegance, earthy hues and rustic sensibility, this hand-knotted w...

77634, antique Persian Sarouk rug with old world Victorian style 03'05 x 04'11. With its beguiling beauty and rich jewel-tones, this hand-knotted wool antique Persian Sarouk rug is p...

21349 Vintage Beni Ourain Moroccan Rug, 06'05 x 07'04. Wabi-Sabi meets Shibui in this hand knotted wool vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain rug. The perfectly imperfect lattice design and n...

A unique and charming antique tribal rug from the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco. This beautiful piece has rich colors and is designed with symbolic diamonds and geometric shapes co...

50078 Vintage Turkish Oushak Accent Rug, Entry or Foyer Rug. This hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak wool rug features a double medallion with tribal motifs in an open abrashed...

52853, distressed vintage Turkish Sivas rug with modern rustic Artisan style. This hand knotted wool distressed vintage Turkish Sivas rug features an all-over trellis pattern compose...

Ashly Fine Rugs presents an original Vintage Persian Serapi palace-sized area rug. Part of our own previous production, this antique recreation was thought of and created in-house an...

51754, 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 i...

74082 Postmodern style vintage Turkish Kilim rug, Patchwork Kilim flat-weave rug. This handwoven Postmodern-style vintage Turkish patchwork Kilim rug is easy to love with its bright ...

61037 Vintage Persian Kashan Rug, 07'11 x 11'06. Emanating an aura of refined tranquility and warmth, this hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Kashan rug unveils a symphony of sophisti...

53934 Vintage Pink Turkish Oushak Rug, 05'00 x 06'10. Antique-washed Turkish Oushak rugs undergo a special washing process to achieve a...

21608 Vintage Berber Boujad Moroccan Rug, 03'09 x 06'10. This hand-knotted wool vintage Boujad Moroccan rug showcases an expressive design that exudes incredible texture and detail. ...

Antique Romanian Bessarabian Kilim Rug, Country of origin: Romania, Circa date: 1920. Size: 5 ft 9 in x 8 ft 7 in (1.75 m x 2.62 m)

75187 Vintage Persian Mahal Rug with English Traditional Style 04'05 x 06'10. This hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Mahal accent rug with traditional style features a small cusped c...

Fine Antique Turkish Oushak Wool Rug 9'4'' x 14'4''. Town in Western Anatolia, weaving mostly room sizes, in coarse to moderate weave, high pile. Antiques are all wool, changing to c...

Warm and stylish bird of paradise pattern rug in brown and tan tones. The rug is constructed of pieced and sewn animal skins. Excellent clean condition, from a smoke free, pet free h...

A vintage Persian Gabbeh accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 4' 0" x 5' 11".

A vintage Persian Malayer accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 4' 3" x 6' 5".

61152 Vintage Persian Qashqai Kilim Rug, 07'00 x 10'01. Echoing the nomadic spirit of the Qashqai people, this handwoven wool vintage Persian tribal kilim embodies centuries of tradi...

21681 Antique Persian Kerman Rug, 04'07 x 06'07. Sophisticated and refined with a Victorian style, this hand knotted wool antique Persian Kerman rug charms with ease. Taking centre s...

21358 Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, 06'07 x 13'00. Originating from the renowned Beni Ourain tribe, an integral part of Morocco's diverse Berber community, these Moroccan rugs ar...

20375 Vintage Boucherouite Moroccan Azilal Rag Rug, 04'11 x 08'03. Crafted through the age-old tradition of hand-knotting, this vintage Boucherouite Moroccan rag rug emanates from ...

Beautiful midcentury Moroccan rug with a geometrical design with central medallion and stylized flowers and a pink field with green, orange, purple and black, entirely hand knotted w...

77773 antique Silk Chinese Peking rug with Modern Chinoiserie style 02'01 x 04'00. This hand-knotted silk antique Chinese Peking rug features a rounded open center fretwork medallion...

76520, vintage Persian Khorassan rug with repeating Herati design. This vintage Persian Khorassan rug features an all-over repeating Herati design. A triple layer hexagonal medallion...

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...

21470 Vintage Zemmour Moroccan Kilim runner with Sequins and Tribal Boho Chic style. Measures: 04'09 x 11'01. Full of tiny details and embellished with sequins combined with earth-to...

71802 Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug, 11'06 x 15'06. Woven with the soul of the Zagros Mountains and the enduring spirit of the Bakhtiari tribes, this hand-knotted wool antique Persia...

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...

20171 Vintage Red Boujad Moroccan Rug, 05'10 x 08'05. In the realm of Bohemian interior style, discover the enchanting fusion with nomadic charm in this hand-knotted wool vintage Bou...

50004, vintage Turkish Oushak Gallery rug with neoclassic style, wide hallway runner. Elegant and captivating, this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak gallery rug features five Chinese Cloud collar...

Beautiful Antique Bird Design Spanish Area Rug, Country of origin: Spain, Circa date: 1920

52957 Vintage Pastel Turkish Oushak Rug, 04'08 x 07'06. Turkish Oushak rugs, antique-washed and adorned with subdued pastel earth-tone colors, undergo a meticulous washing process th...

52182 Vintage Neutral Turkish Oushak Rug, 05’10 x 08’03. Imbued with timeless tradition and crafted with meticulous artisanal skill, antique-washed Turkish Oushak rugs originate from...

a colorful 1920s geometric Antique Persian Room size Heriz Rug Details rug no. j4564 size 9'2" x 13'