Early 20th Century More Carpets

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...

53237 Antique Persian Malayer Rug Runner, 03'04 x 15'08. This exquisite hand-knotted wool antique Persian Malayer runner captures the timeless elegance and exceptional craftsmanship ...

72991 Antique Chinese Peking Rug with Chinoiserie Style. Framed by an intricate blue border, this antique rug boasts a classic blue chinoiserie design that will never go out of style...

Very Long antique Persian Heriz runner with geometric medallion design in red, blue and colorful tones. Keivan Woven Arts / rug EMB-9560-P13076 , country of origin / type: Iran / Her...

An antique Persian Tabriz large room size carpet handmade during the early 20th century. Floral sprouts decorate the field along with an arabesque pattern shaping a quatrefoil and sp...

An antique Turkish Oushak large room size carpet handmade during the early 20th century in gold and beige tones. Measures: 12' 10" x 15' 8".

73287 Distressed Antique-Worn Persian Malayer Rug, 04’07 x 06’07. Originating from the western Iranian region of Malayer, Persian Malayer rugs are renowned for their meticulous craft...

74358, antique American floral hooked rug with French Provincial style. This antique American hand hooked rug with French Provincial style features a decorative floral bouquet framed with an opulent frondescence border. Displaying a universal appeal and highlighting a Classic style, American hooked rugs can enhance nearly any living space with their timeless design aesthetic. Perfect for a small space, reading nook, powder bath, grand foyer, designer entry, study, studio, den, walk-in closet, stair landing, alcove, mudroom, entryway, bedroom, private library, private Chambers, living room, front room, wine cellar, conservatory, drawing room, trophy room, game room, music room, masters retreat, royal suite, executive suite, formal vestibule, or hotel lobby. Well-suited for a wide range of interior styles: Colonial, Cottage, Folk Art, English Country, Bohemian, Contemporary Scandinavian, casual boho chic, Arts and Crafts, Retro Modern, Mediterranean, Eclectic, Modern, or Traditional. The Colonial Cottage style and functional versatility combined with its colorful stripes make this American hooked oval area rug...

21687 Antique Persian Afshar rug with Nomadic Tribal style 04'01 x 05'10. Warm and inviting with a dark and moody color palette, this hand-knotted wool antique Persian Afshar is pois...

An antique Turkish Oushak large room size carpet in square format handmade during the early 20th century. The tone-on-tone design incorporates a gold background with only light sketc...

60945 Antique Persian Azerbaijan Rug, 03'01 x 09'08. Warm and inviting with a bold tribal design with rustic sensibility, this hand-knotted wool antique Persian Azerbaijan runner is ...

77651 Antique Persian Kerman Rug, 09'07 x 16'03. From the enchanting heart of south-central Iran emerges the legacy of Kerman rugs, woven into existence within the storied city of Ke...

73071 Distressed Antique Persian Hamadan Rug, 03'05 x 06'00. With its perfectly worn-in charm and edgy elements, this distressed antique Persian Hamadan rug will create a warm, lived...

52087, vintage Turkish Oushak runner, narrow hallway runner. This hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak runner features three connected hexago...

77516, antique Persian Mohajeran Sarouk rug with Jacobean style. Vibrant colors with beguiling ambiance, this hand knotted wool antique Persian Mohajeran Sarouk rug is poised to impr...

73493, distressed antique Persian Kerman rug with French Provincial and Georgian style. With an impressive array of realistic floral elements and lovingly timeworn appearance combine...

An antique Persian Kurd throw rug handmade during the early 20th century in shades of red and cream with an overall rustic appeal with its flat-...

74041 Antique Ivory Persian Mashhad Rug,10'03 X 13'09. Antique Persian Mashhad rugs are revered for their meticulous craftsmanship and distinctive design elements. Originating from M...

76611 Distressed Antique Turkish Sivas Prayer Rug 04’01 x 05’05. With its beguiling beauty and rustic sensibility, this hand knotted wool distressed antique Turkish Sivas prayer rug ...

77279 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug Runner, 02'06 x 11'07. Like the echo of a village prayer cast into the mountains at dusk, this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug runner ca...

74998 Antique Turkish Sparta Rug, 08'11 X 11'10. Georgian style meets relaxed refinement in this antique Turkish Sparta rug. The stylish levels of complexity and feminine color palet...

Woven in Iran, this hand-knotted Sarouk carpet measures 4’ x 6’5” and belongs to the Antique Collection. Crafted using a traditional Persian wea...

77156 Antique Turkish Sivas Rug, 11'10 x 14'07. From the heart of central Anatolia, Turkey, emerge the enchanting Sivas rugs, renowned for their flawless artistry and mesmerizing des...

76895 Antique Persian Karaja Heriz Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style, Accent Rug 03'06 x 04'05. This hand knotted wool antique Persian Karaja Heriz rug with Mid-Century Modern style ...

53253, antique Persian Bakhtiari Cypress Tree Runner with British Colonial style. With a subdued appearance and cypress tree design in neutral hues, this hand knotted wool antique Pe...

An antique Persian Bidjar small room size carpet handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 7' 4" x 11' 0".

Antique Persian Malayer rug with brown field and stylized floral design, rug EMB-8501-178038, country of origin / type: Iran / Malayer, circa 1920 This antique Persian Malayer rug (...

76793 Antique Persian Malayer Rug Runner, 03'06 x 16'08. Persian Malayer carpet runners, originating from the Malayer region in western Iran, are meticulously crafted rugs known for ...

76586 antique Persian Malayer Runner with English Manor House Tudor style. Dignified with bespoke style, this antique Persian Malayer runner displays an all-over repetitive pattern o...

74850 Antique Persian Tabriz Rug , 07'02 x 09'11. Bridgerton style meets the softer side of Maximalism in this antique Persian Tabriz rug. The highly decorative floral design and so...

50245 Antique Turkish Sivas Rug, 04'03 x 06'06. With warm spice-tones and lovingly rustic appearance, this hand knotted wool antique Turkish Sivas rug embraces English Manor style. I...

An antique Persian Tabriz large room size carpet handmade during the early 20th century with a tone on tone washed out appeal. Measures: 11' 2" x 14' 11".

This vintage Azilal from Morocco is made of beautiful saturated wools into a one of kind rug. The colorful pile weave consists of tribal diamond shapes that translate into a unique a...

An antique Persian Malayer throw rug handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 2' 8" x 4' 0".

77235 Antique persian sarouk rug with vase design and Victorian style, scatter rug 03'06 x 05'00. This hand knotted wool antique Persian Sarouk rug features a vase design and Victorian style. Take center stage is a delicate ivory medallion surrounded by an all-over floral spray pattern on a deep red backdrop. The floral pattern is composed of a variety of flowers, palmettes, curved hyacinth, leafy tendrils, lotus, and roundel roses. At either end of the rug are small vases sitting on a thin plinth with arrangements of blossoms and flowering branches reaching towards the center. A diamond lozenge guard band encloses the center field. It is framed with a botanical and lotus border flanked with inner and outer carnation Meander guard borders. This antique Sarouk scatter rug...

71257 Antique Pink Turkish Sivas Rug, 13’06 x 22’00. A Sivas rug is a type of Turkish rug originating from the city of Sivas in central Anatolia, Turkey. These rugs are known for their high quality and intricate designs. Sivas rugs typically feature geometric or floral patterns, often with a central medallion motif. They are handwoven using techniques passed down through generations. Sivas rugs are prized for their durability, beauty, and cultural significance, and they are sought after by collectors and enthusiasts worldwide. ​Step into a world of enchantment with this oversized hand knotted wool antique Turkish Sivas rug, where Regencycore elegance meets Art Nouveau opulence. Adorned with the graceful allure of Bridgerton style, this grandeur Turkish area rug unveils a visual symphony of captivating hues and intricate patterns. Behold as the arabesque motifs dance gracefully across a soft pink field, exuding an air of refined sophistication. Each geometric element whispers tales of elegance, while ivory spandrels and delicately detailed florals weave a story of timeless beauty. Follow the meandering paths of curvilinear vine scrolls, reminiscent of a secret garden waiting to be explored. Framed by a regal navy blue border, this masterpiece commands attention with its unparalleled allure. Immerse yourself in a world where every petal, every curve, tells a story of romance and refinement. Let your gaze wander along the intricate borders, each line a testament to the exquisite craftsmanship that defines this antique Turkish Sivas rug. With every glance, discover new layers of enchantment and decorative allure, transporting you to a realm of timeless charm and sophistication. Rendered in a variegated shades of blush pink, deep navy blue, creamy ivory, and gentle baby blue with other accent colors.​ Abrash. Hand-knotted wool. Made in Turkey. Measures: 13’06 x 22’00. Hotel Lobby Size Carpet 14 x 22 Rug...

An antique Turkish Oushak rug in runner format handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 2' 8" x 10' 9" Turkish rugs & carpets: Until the Great Persian Carpet Revival in the later 19th century, the “Oriental rug” was Turkish. For nearly six centuries, Turkish rugs, both scatter, room size, and even larger, thoroughly dominated the European import market. Whereas the Persian carpet can be divided into urban, village, and tribal types, in Turkey and its predecessor the Ottoman Empire, rugs almost exclusively came from village weavers and from a small number of urban workshops. Ninety percent village, nine percent city, one percent tribal. Turkish weavers have, with very few exceptions, always worked with the symmetric (Turkish) knot. Wool foundations are standard practice among both town and village weavers. The exceptions, very finely woven 20th century and recent Herekeh silks from near Istanbul, and early 17th century Ottoman Court rugs from Bursa, constitute only a tiny part of the total. Always pricey, they appealed and still appeal to the clients who want lots of knots and perfect execution instead of individual personality. The urban workshops have been centered around the western Turkish city of Oushak and its attendant port town of Smyrna. Oushak weaves with the trends in fashion. When color saturated medallion carpets were needed, Oushak was ready in the 17th and 18th centuries. When coarse red and blue carpets were required, Oushak and Smyrna in the 19th century wove them by the boatload. When tastes changed again, and the European dealers in Smyrna wanted room size carpets with lighter and unusual colors, and with Persianate designs, production ramped up in nearby Oushak. Those antique, all-wool construction turn-of-the-century carpets are still in high demand with designers. Antique carpets with allover, roughly drawn patterns on grounds of shrimp, rust, straw, cream, pale blue, and pale and pea green, hitherto unavailable colors, are in such demand today that contemporary Oushaks have attempted to mimic them with soft palettes, extra-large scale drawing and coarse weaves. Oushaks woven for the Turkish market, for palaces, houses and mosques were often oversize with large, repeating medallions, all in shades of (Turkey) red, dark blue, light blue-teal, and ivory, with lemon and green accents. Turkey, along with India, invented standard sizes. By vertically repeating the medallion, one could get one medallion, one with two end halves, two, three, etc. medallions, up to thirty or so feet in length. The process spared making new cartoons for each length and allowed a quicker turnaround time. Oushak, from the time of 15th century “Holbein” rugs onward, has always been a commercial center. The prayer niche directional rug is primarily a Turkish development. In the towns and villages east of Oushak, in Ghiordes, Kula, Ladik, Kirsehir, Mucur and Konya, among others, arch pattern scatters with bright palettes and weaves varying from relatively fine to moderate were almost the entire production. Antique examples were particularly popular in America around 1900. Other centers of village weaving were situated on the western coast and adjacent islands with the town of Melas and neighboring villages weaving geometric prayer rugs and scatters with a characteristic khaki green and lots of yellow. The other large region was in the northwest of Anatolia, near ancient Troy, with the sizable town of Bergama at its center. The satellite towns of Ezine, Karakecilli, Yuntdag, and Canakkale all wove colorful scatters with moderate weaves in all wool with geometric designs and cheerful palettes. Near to Istanbul, these were among the first Turkish rugs to reach Europe in the Renaissance. The earliest Turkish pieces depicted in Italian Old Master paintings display the so-called “Memling gul”, an allover panel pattern with hooked and stepped elements within the reserves. This pattern continues for centuries in the Konya area and in the Caucasus as well. Turkey is a land of villages and much of the most interesting Turkish weaving comes from one undiscovered village or another. The Konya-Cappadocia region of central Turkey includes the active towns of Karapinar, Karaman, Obruk, Sizma, and Tashpinar, all weaving Konya-esque scatters and long rugs. Karapinar has been active the longest, since the 17th century. The mosques in and around Konya have preserved locally-made rugs from the fourteenth. In the 20th century, the extra-long pile, many wefted Tulu rug was devised, with limited palettes and color block patterns. These are not really antique Tulus, but they must be a product of long-standing village tradition. There are thousands upon thousands of rural Turkish villages, almost all with easy access to local tribal wool. Rug students are discovering new names and rug types almost daily. The common denominators are bright colors, geometric designs, wool construction, moderate to coarse weaves and symmetric knots. Synthetic dyes hit the Turkish rug industry quickly and hard after 1870, and they penetrated to even the most off-the-beaten-track villages. This development was almost entirely negative. The village weavers used fugitive or overly bright dyes which ruined the color harmonies built up over centuries. Characteristic types disappeared or were negatively transmuted. The Turkish village rug of the 1870 to 1920 period is nothing to be proud of. In the eastern provinces, the semi-nomadic Kurdish tribes, collectively called ‘Yuruks’, weave all wool, geometric pieces with medium to medium-coarse weaves, as well as kilims and other flatweaves. The rugs employ cochineal instead of madder for the reds, mustard yellows, greens, and various blues. They are under-collected like the Persian Afshars. Their rugs are in scatter and long rug formats. The far eastern Turkish town of Erzerum has a long tradition of idiosyncratic, semi-workshop rugs and further to the east is Kars with a tradition of rugs in the Caucasian Kazak manner. One Turkish specialty is the Yastiks or cushion cover, made in pairs for the public living rooms of village houses. These are larger rugs in miniature and good ones are highly collectible. Like other Turkish rustic weavings, ones with synthetic dyes are almost totally undesirable. Only the tribal Baluch make similar cushion covers, known as pushtis or balishts, in the same small, oblong format. Yastiks always have a back, usually in plain weave, so that they can be easily stuffed. When the Imperial Carpet Factory at Herekeh near Istanbul closed in the early 20th century, the highly proficient Armenian master weavers set up in the Kum Kapi district of Istanbul where they wove all-silk, exquisitely fine and elaborately detailed small pieces, sometimes enriched with metal thread, for the most discriminating European buyers. Today the best, signed Kum Kapi pieces, usually in the “Sultan’s head” prayer niche design, can fetch upwards of $100,000. They are strictly for the wall. An Interwar all-silk room size Kum Kapi carpet is both exceedingly rare and stratospherically priced. The workshops closed in the 1930s, but the weaving of extremely fine, all-silk small rugs in Herekeh was revived in the 1960s. There has been a recent vogue for larger Turkish village vintage...

An antique Persian Kurd rug in runner format handmade during the early 20th century with a rustic appeal in khaki green. Measures: 3' 0" x 12' 7".

76550 Antique Persian Malayer Runner with Guli Hinnai Flower, Persian Hallway Runner 03'05 x 09'07. This antique Persian Malayer runner features...

An antique Persian Sultanabad room size carpet handmade during the early 20th century with a light blue field and beige border. Measures: 8' 11" x 11' 8".

An antique Persian Senneh throw rug handmade during the early 20th century with an overall rustic appeal in shades of grey, red, and cream. Measures: 3' 8" x 4' 8" Persian rugs & c...

An excellent example of Caucasian carpet rug weaving from the Shirvan region. Though these orange-red ground Central Medallion patterned rugs may seem like from a distance, but this ...

An antique Turkish Oushak gallery carpet handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 7' 0" x 13' 3".

An antique Persian Bidjar small room size carpet handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 7' 3" x 11' 9".

An antique Persian Serapi (grade term for higher quality Heriz rugs) large room size carpet handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 11' 10" x 15' 6".

An antique Persian Tabriz large room size carpet handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 11' 2" x 16' 8".

Beautiful Room Size Ivory Antique Serapi Persian Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rug, Circa Date: 1900. Size: 9 ft 9 in x 12 ft (2.97 m x 3.66 m).

An antique Turkish Oushak large room size carpet in square format handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 13' 1" x 14' 7".

An antique Chinese handmade rug from the early 20th century in shades of seafoam blue and seafoam green. Measures: 10' 1" x 15' 5"

This fine cream wool rug is a handwoven masterpiece. Woven with fine organic materials, the central design features a bold all-over design with a red background and accents of pink, ...

Large American Antique hooked rug with Panel of Children's Rhymes in different character , Keivan Woven Arts/ rug R20-0829, country of origin / type...

An antique Persian Malayer gallery format accent rug handmade during the early 20th century in shades of light and grey brown, dark brown outlines, and khaki green accents. Measures...

Deep reds have been used as the primary colours into this high-quality handmade carpet Antique Afghan rug, with a highly detailed repeat pattern design that was hand-woven in 1940 with hand-spun, vegetable-dyed wool, and cotton, by some of the finest artisans. Perfect oriental rug for both modern or traditional interiors, bedrooms, living rooms or even entryways, this carpet rug is sure to make a lovely accent piece for any room it is introduced to. The central design is an asymmetrical repeat pattern with the top half woven into a point and diamond. A sub-border outlines the design with a repeat pattern design followed by the main rectangular border revealing intricate square motifs, repeated around the whole edge and a fringed edge on two sides. Quality Antique Rug Afghan...

Ashly Fine Rugs presents a 1900s Antique Persian Tabriz. Tabriz is a northern city in modern-day Iran and has forever been famous for the fineness of its handmade rugs. This piece is...

Ashly fine rugs presents a 1910s Antique Persian Tabriz. Tabriz is a northern city in modern-day Iran and has forever been famous for the fineness and craftsmanship of its handmade r...

A stout, roughly squared carpet in ochres and umbers. Field reveals a rustic design of floral palmettes, divers foliation, and a subtle central medallion, and is dominated by a subst...

an early 20th Century Persian Meshed Worn Rug Details rug no. j2655 size 8' 9" x 12' 6" (267 x 381 cm

An early 20th-century traditional navy blue and brown square size Persian Heriz carpet. Measures: 3'7" x 4'3" Heriz carpets are beloved for their versatility. Their geometry co...