Pictorial Carpet with Deer in European Landscape

Unusual colours for this soft landscape vintage rug, almost surreal: suitable for wall hanging also , can be hung over a sofa or a bed - This rare carpet came from Samarkanda, th...

One of the most beautiful among all oreintal carpets of the past. Woven for the most important houses in the world. Now there is another fashion, but I believe that a carpet like thi...

Old carpet, knotted by women under the tents of nomads in Afghanistan. The mosaic design is very popular in the west, also because it's very well setting ev...

nr. 927 - From my Private collection ---------- An high palm tree with dates and multicolored birds stands out on a coral red background. All enclosed in a simple large unusual frame...

A vintage Turkish accent 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 professio...

78707 Vintage Caucasian Karabagh Pictorial Rug, 04'06 x 09'05. Caucasian Karabagh pictorial rugs with deer and mountains refer to a specific type of rug originating from the Karabakh region in the South Caucasus, which encompasses parts of present-day Armenia and Azerbaijan. These rugs are renowned for their unique pictorial designs featuring motifs such as deer and mountains. The Caucasus region has a rich tradition of rug weaving dating back centuries, and Karabagh rugs are one of the most notable types. They are characterized by bold geometric patterns, vibrant colors, and often depict scenes from nature or daily life. The imagery of deer and mountains in these Caucasian rugs symbolizes elements of the natural world and can carry various meanings depending on the cultural context and the specific design. Mountains are often seen as symbols of strength, stability, and endurance, while deer may represent grace, beauty, or even spiritual significance. Caucasian Karabagh pictorial rugs are highly valued by collectors and enthusiasts for their artistic merit, craftsmanship, and cultural significance. They continue to be produced today, preserving a tradition that has been passed down through generations of skilled artisans in the Caucasus region. In the hushed embrace of a vintage woolen masterpiece lies a tale woven with threads of enchantment. This hand-knotted wool vintage Caucasian Karabagh pictorial rug beckons one into a realm where four deer frolic with the exuberance of spring, their graceful bounds captured amidst a verdant tapestry of blossoms and foliage. Here, amidst the vibrant hues of the foreground, the essence of the Karabakh region in the South Caucasus unfolds in a captivating tableau. Behold, as the scene unfurls like a cherished memory, revealing a crystal lake that mirrors the heavens above, while a dense forest, teeming with life, stands sentinel against the backdrop of majestic mountains. Each element whispers secrets of ancient landscapes and untold tales, inviting wanderers to lose themselves in its embrace. For within these Karabagh rugs lies a deeper resonance, where nature's bounty intertwines with the threads of tradition and culture. Embodying more than mere craftsmanship, these rugs are imbued with symbolism as rich as the colors that adorn them. Mountains stand tall as silent sentinels, guardians of strength and endurance, while deer dance gracefully amidst the fabric, embodying notions of beauty, grace, and perhaps even spiritual significance. Framed by the delicate embrace of a blooming Karabagh rose...

A pictorial Russian Karabagh rug depicting a bunch of reindeers floating around a lady. The background is a tomato red, the border has a floral motif in dark brown, circa 1940. Me...

Tapestry is a form of textile art, traditionally woven by hand on a loom. Tapestry is weft-faced weaving, in which all the warp threads are hidden in the completed work, unlike cloth weaving where both the warp and the weft threads may be visible. In tapestry weaving, weft yarns are typically discontinuous; the artisan interlaces each colored weft back and forth in its own small pattern area. It is a plain weft-faced weave having weft threads of different colors worked over portions of the warp to form the design. Most weavers use a natural warp thread, such as wool, linen or cotton. The weft threads are usually wool or cotton but may include silk, gold, silver, or other alternatives. The success of decorative tapestry can be partially explained by its portability (Le Corbusier once called tapestries...