Mid-20th Century More Carpets

Rare Vintage Chinese Art Deco Art Nouveau Khotan Rug Geometric Pink 8'7" x 11'10" (9 x 12) 262cm x 361cm Circa 1965 "This an exquisite Rare vintage Hand made Chines...

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...

A finely hand knotted mid-20th century area rug from Central West Anatolia with floral garden design and low wool pile on cotton foundation. The rug is in very good condition and was...

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...

Striped vintage Turkish Kilim Runner in shades of brown, cream, and blue. Keivan Woven Arts / rug EN-179750, country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim, circa 1950. This vintage flat-...

A Mid-Century Modern vintage handmade Swedish carpet in wool featuring a geometric pattern. This greenish colored Scandinavian rug is made and signed by MJ from 1950 and 1970 and thi...

78849 Vintage Red Persian Lori Rug, 04'11 x 07'07. This hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Lori rug exudes a captivating blend of timeless style and tribal enchantment. Dominated by a...

21051, vintage Berber Moroccan rug with Postmodern boho chic and Memphis Style 06'11 x 10'00. This hand-knotted wool vintage Berber Moroccan rug features a compartmental design sprea...

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...

75202 Vintage Persian Mashhad Rug, 09'06 x 16'00. Rich in color, texture and beguiling ambiance, this hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Mashhad rug beautifully displays timeless eleg...

78472 Vintage Swedish Rya Rug by Berit Koenig, 04'09 x 06'11. BK initials in lower corner for Berit Koenig Woelfer. SH initials in lower corner which represent the weaving studo of...

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...

51025, vintage Turkish Oushak rug with Amish-Shaker style, short hallway runner. This hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug features a subtle all-over Mina Khani pattern sprea...

A vintage Turkish Anatolian rug from the mid-20th century. Measures: 3' 11" x 7' 5"

A finely hand-knotted vintage Central Anatolian rug from 1960s. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in very good condition wi...

50984 Vintage Turkish Yastik Rug, 01'08 x 03'04. This enchanting hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Yastik rug tells a story woven with rich symbolism and tradition. The open red fiel...

Marvelous small plush Swedish Rya rug from the Mid-20th Century Measures: 2'4” x 4' Swedish Rya rugs are extremely colorful, lovely and quite chic and each have their own character...

50295, vintage Turkish Oushak runner with rose bouquets, narrow hallway runner. This hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak runner features twenty rose flower bouquets in an organi...

52701, vintage Turkish Kars rug with Romantic Mid-Century Modern style. This hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Kars rug features a cusped central medallion anchored with palmette pen...

78489 Vintage Swedish Kilim Rollakan Rug by Judith Johansson, 06'04 x 08'07. This captivating vintage Swedish rollakan rug, titled "Dvärgbjörk" (Dwarf Birch), is a stunning creation ...

Ashly Fine Rugs presents a 1940s Antique Persian Tabriz 10x13 Wool Handmade Rug. Tabriz is a northern city in modern-day Iran and has forever been famous ...

78309 Vintage Mexican Thunderbird Zapotec Rug, 03'11 x 06'05. Radiating with the elemental power of fire and spirit, this handwoven wool vintage Mexican...

51457 Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, 04'04 x 05'10. Behold the vibrant charm of this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Sivas rug, a stunning example of traditional Turkish artistry. At i...

76311, vintage Persian Kashan Area rug with neoclassical style. Featuring a standard Kashan medallion of stepped and lobed attributes, this hand knott...

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...

Narrow one of a kind vintage Turkish Kilim small runner.

An authentic mid-20th century Chinese Art Deco with an spacious open field floral design in goldenrod Measures: 2'7'' x 4'5''.

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...

Magnificent vintage Turkish oushak Beige area rug Ikat handmade rug 9'6" x 12'2" 9' x 12' Circa 1960 "This is a beautiful vintage Turkish Oushak rug with a soft color palett...

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...

One of a kind mid-20th-century eclectic Turkish prayer Anatolian rug Measures: 2'8" x 3'11".

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...

51559, distressed vintage Turkish Oushak runner, hallway runner. This hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak runner features a unique medallion design with the outline of two verti...

Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Wool Rug by Agda Österberg Size: 6'5" × 9'1" (195 × 276 cm) This captivating vintage Swedish rug, attributed to renowned textile designer Agda Österberg, e...

A divine antique Turkish Oushak rug. This piece encompasses a tasteful geometric design. Neutral tones and an antique red gives the piece just the right amount of color. Oushak rugs ...

51332, vintage Turkish Kilim rug. This handwoven wool vintage Turkish Kilim rug features a series of stripes in soft colors on a dark contrasting background. This flat-weave Kilim rug displays symbols of running water, burdock and a small hook. The symbols represent marriage (hook), abundance, protection (burdock) and the continuity of life (running water). Blending nomadic charm, ancient symbolism and Folk Art warmth, this vintage Turkish Kilim rug reflects generations of cultural beliefs and serves many design purposes. Perfect for extra-wide and long hallways, corridors, galley kitchens and Bohemian decor...

52755, vintage Turkish Oushak rug, Anatolian Prayer rug with modern rustic cabin style. Immersed in Anatolian history and refined colors, this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish praye...

A vintage Turkish Anatolian Art Deco throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a goldenrod field and silver-grey border. The Cintamni pattern of 3 stones is in dark brown a...

20402 Vintage Rehamna Moroccan Rug, 05'02 x 07'07. Discover the allure of this hand-knotted wool vintage Moroccan rug, hailing from Rehamna in the central plains east of Marrakech,...

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...

76858 Vintage Persian Kashan Rug, 09'05 x 12'06. Persian Kashan rugs, originating from the historic city of Kashan in Iran, are celebrated for their exquisite craftsmanship, intricat...

A vintage Turkish runner rug for hallway decor. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on cotton foundation. Very good condition. Sturdy and as clean as a brand new rug (deep...

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...

Neutral color Turkish Anatolian rug from the 3rd quarter of the 20th century. Size: 4'10'' x 9'2''.

A vintage Persian Sarouk large room size rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a floral design in the "American" style. This certain archetype of Persian Sarouk rugs is often...

Vintage Persian Mishan rug with all-over diamond design in gray and brown, cream. Keivan Woven Arts rug H-1211-36, country of origin / type: Iran / Mishan, circa 1950 This incredi...

A vintage Chinese Art Deco room size carpet handmade during the Mid-20th Century. Measures: 8' 11" x 11' 7".

74554 Vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal Rug, 04'06 x 06'02. Hailing from the provincial capital of central Morocco in the High Atlas Mountains, Azila rugs are a type of Berber rug renowned for their geometric patterns and kaleidoscope of colors. Step boldly into the realm of vibrant and daring design with this hand-knotted wool vintage Moroccan Azilal rug. Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing world cubist style, skillfully woven with a full spectrum of harmonious hues that create a happy equilibrium, resonating with bohemian charm. Dive into a captivating realm of visual intrigue with this vintage Moroccan rug that unfolds its enchanting story on a beige canvas. The bold grid design takes on a dynamic life of its own, with each square exploding in a burst of vibrant hues, outlined by contrasting lines that dance across the surface. A boho delight for the eyes, this colorful Azilal rug is a small masterpiece that conjures the spirit of artistic luminaries like Douglas Coupland...

79028 Anna Johanna Angstrom Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, 05'06 x 07'11. This handwoven wool vintage Swedish Scandinavian rollakan rug "Bolmso Beige," designed by the esteemed Anna J...

Geometric early 20th Century Persian Heriz Runner Measures: 2'9'' x 9'5''.

79056 Ingegerd Silow Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Rollakan Rug, 05'05 x 07'09. This handwoven wool vintage Swedish Scandinavian rollakan rug, titled "Torvalla," is an exquisite creat...

52724 Vintage Turkish Yastik Rug, 01'09 x 03'01. Turkish Yastik rugs, alternatively called "yastik" or "yastikli," emerge as small decorative treasures hailing from Turkey, originall...

Vintage Turkish Kars Rug, Keivan Woven Arts / rug EN-178450, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa Mid-20th century Vintage Turkish Kars rug features large diamond sh...

This modern-design vintage Turkish Tulu rug features an all-over Design with a black zig zag line connecting the flowers. Set on light brown background, the flower colors include sof...

21427 Vintage Moroccan Rug, 05'06 x 07'02. Nomadic charm meets relaxed familiarity in this hand knotted wool vintage Moroccan rug. The faded tribal design and neutral colorway woven ...

78852 Vintage Persian Lori Rug, 05'06 x 07'03. This captivating hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Lori rug exudes a charm that is both nomadic and enchanting. Dominated by a central ...

50650 Vintage Turkish Sivas rug with Byzantine and Gothic Revival style. This hand knotted wool features a grandeur central medallion floating in a robust sea of abrash. Each corner ...

79038 Greta Kruse Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, 05'06 x 07'10. This handwoven wool vintage rollakan rug, crafted by the talented Swedish textile artist Greta Kruse, is a stunning tes...