Mid-20th Century More Carpets

Balkan Kilim rug. A very nice old kilim rug from the Balkans in square-ish format. The blue-gray inner border of the rug is unusual.

A mid-20th century narrow and long Turkish Kilim runner featuring an ivory colored ground, circa mid-20th century, measures: 2'2" x 21'9" Kilims, primarily refer to a type of f...

78816 Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, 04'09 x 06'06. Swedish rollakan rugs, also known as "rolakan" rugs, are traditional handwoven wool rugs from Sweden, valued for their intricate de...

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 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...

76451 Vintage Persian Khorassan Rug, 09'09 X 13'01. A vision of refined elegance and storied tradition, this hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Khorassan rug captures the splendor of ...

76253 Vintage Persian Mashhad Rug, 09'04 x 12'07. Immerse yourself in the opulent allure of this meticulously hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Mashhad rug, a testament to the rich t...

A vintage Chinese Art Deco room size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century with a pictorial design. Measures: 9' 6" x 12' 1".

74732 Vintage Judaica Moroccan Azilal Rug, 04'07 x 06'03. This hand-knotted wool vintage Moroccan Azilal rug is a vivid testament to the artistry of Jewish artisans in Morocco, blend...

78601 Distressed Vintage Persian Mahal Patchwork Rug, 09'06 x 13'02. In the fusion of Modern Industrial style and rugged beauty, discover the artistry of this hand knotted wool vintage Persian Mahal patchwork rug—an embodiment of sustainable design with a touch of wabi-sabi philosophy. Crafted through meticulous weaving, this vintage Persian Mahal rug embraces distressed textures, showcasing an authentic character that celebrates imperfection. The intricate Persian patterns and an earthy color palette seamlessly intertwine, emanating an enduring allure synonymous with laid-back luxury. Rooted in the classic elegance often found in Ivy League interiors, this Persian area rug, born from distressed Mahal carpet...

78257 Ingegerd Silow Vintage Swedish Kilim Rollakan Rug, 05'06 x 07'07. Ingegerd Silow (1916-2005) emerges as a highly influential figure in midcentury Swedish carpet design, particu...

A vintage Persian Heriz accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 6' 7" x 9' 4".

52470, vintage Turkish Oushak Landscape pictorial war rug with Amish Shaker style 05'05 x 08'02.? Displaying a subtle color palette and simplicity, this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak pictorial...

61193 Vintage Persian Kerman rug, 11'06 x 16'03.? With its incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool Vintage Persian Kerman rug is a...

This large rug is a handwoven Serbian Kilim woven in the early 20th century. The design features a striped bold geometric pattern featuring contrasting red, beige, blue and green. The design and colours are featured together to make the perfect accent piece suitable for Classic and contemporary homes. Kilim rugs have been used for generations on both floors and walls for decor and warmth and created by nomads out of necessity to keep them warm. Constructed with only the most delicate handspun, organically dyed wool and cotton. The techniques and materials used to create a durable piece suitable for any high traffic area in your home or office. Traditional antique rug pirot Kilim...

Konya Long runner rug. A great village rug from Central Turkey, in characteristic long format. A very high quality example with great wool, design and colors.

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

A vintage Turkish Anatolian tribal room size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 9' 1" x 15' 3".

51769 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 02'10 x 04'01. Maximalist style meets traditional sensibility in this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug. The intrinsic botanical design a...

76742 Vintage Cuenca Spanish Rug, 12’01 x 14’11. Hand-knotted Spanish Cuenca rugs are luxurious, intricately designed rugs that originate from the city of Cuenca, Spain. These rugs a...

51320, vintage Turkish striped Kilim rug with Bohemian Tribal style, flat-weave rug. This handwoven wool vintage Turkish striped Kilim rug features double colored bands in alternatin...

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...

73289 Vintage Turkish Rug, 05'03 x 07'11. In this captivating hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish rug, the sleek lines of Midcentury Modern design intersect with the inviting warmth of artisan craftsmanship. Against a neutral tan backdrop, the composition unfolds into two distinct compartments, each telling its own unique story. In one compartment, bold stripes traverse from side to side, creating a sense of movement and dynamism that draws the eye and sparks curiosity. In the other compartment, a mesmerizing pattern emerges, with a concentric cube...

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

Ashly Fine rugs presents a 1930s 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...

MId 20th Century Turkish Anatolian One of a kind Tribal Rug 2'7'' x 3'10''

A hand-knotted vintage Turkish runner rug for hallway decor. The rug is made of medium wool pile on wool foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in very good condition wi...

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...

Tapestry French Rustic style Aubusson Baroque Louis XV, France. Mid-20th century, machine woven.         

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...

A vintage Chinese Art Deco room size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 10' 0" x 13' 6".

76472, vintage Persian Tabriz area rug with medallion design and traditional style. Providing an element of comfort, artistic statement and functional versatility, this vintage Persi...

21750 Vintage Neutral Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, 05'04 x 08'09. Neutral Beni M'Guild Moroccan rugs typically refer to rugs that feature subdued or earthy tones inspired by colors of n...

52253 Vintage Turkish Oushak Gallery Rug with Traditional Style, Wide Hallway Runner 04'08 x 10'04. Warm and inviting, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak gallery rug featu...

52502 Vintage Turkish Oushak Wide Hallway Runner with Spanish Revival Style 04'11 x 13'01. This hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak runner features five floral lobed medallions ...

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...

51333, vintage Turkish striped Kilim rug with Bohemian Tribal style, flat-weave rug. This handwoven wool vintage Turkish striped Kilim rug features double colored bands with symbolic...

51283, vintage Turkish Kilim rug with tribal style boho chic flat-weave Kilim rug. This handwoven wool vintage Turkish Kilim rug features a series of stripes and bands with symbolic ...

78267 Vintage Swedish Kilim Rollakan Rug, 05'06 x 08'00. Highlighting Scandinavian Modern style with incredible detail and texture, this handwoven wool exquisite vintage Swedish roll...

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 and long vintage Turkish Anatolian runner in a deep red tone 2'9'' x 13'7''

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...

78794 Vintage Rio Grande Chimayo Rug Runner, 02'05 x 09'04. This handwoven wool vintage Rio Grande Chimayo rug is a striking embodiment of Southwestern heritage and timeless refineme...

21369 Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, 06'04 x 12'08. This exquisite hand-knotted wool vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain rug captures the heart of Berber artistry with its intricate desi...

78406 Vintage Orange Boujad Moroccan Rug, 03'08 x 06'00. Boujad rugs, originating from the Boujad region in the Middle Atlas Mountains, are traditional handwoven Moroccan masterpiece...

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...

53137, vintage Turkish Kilim runner with Rustic Modern style. With its warm hues and rugged beauty, this handwoven wool striped Kilim rug manages to meld contemporary, modern, and Tr...

A vintage Turkish Anatolian long runner handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 2' 11" x 15' 5".

Quirky Gallery size Vintage Tribal persian gallery Runner. Measures: 4'8'' x 10'5''

21769 Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, 05'02 x 07'10. Hailing from the esteemed Beni Ourain tribe in Morocco, these meticulously crafted rugs pay homage to tradition with meticulous...

A vintage Persian flat-weave Kilim accent rug handmade by the Qashqai tribes of Persia during the mid-20th century with a pictorial design featuring 2 'Lion With Sword' motifs. Me...

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...

Our sun-faded rugs are all one-of-a-kind, hand-knotted, 50-70 year-old vintage pieces. They each boast their own singular handmade aesthetic drawn from the centuries-old Turkish rug-...

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 ...

1960s wall hanging tapestry in the style of Joan Miro. Excellent condition.

A vintage Persian Shiraz throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 1' 11" x 2' 2" Persian rugs & carpets: Persia (Iran) is a moderately large country with a ve...

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...

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 finely hand-knotted semi antique Turkish rug from 1940s. The rug is made of medium wool pile on wool foundation. It is heavy and lays flat ...