Square Antique Oriental Rug Unique Specimen from Private Collection

nr. 501 - My Private Collection - Saddle with a red background, woven on a manual loom, with small round polychrome designs in relief, enclosed in a beautiful knotted frame, therefor...

nr. 956 - My private collection ------------ Particular square carpet from Central Asia nomads. the concentric squares are knotted in soft wool in the central part, while the kilim e...

A highly decorative afghan Ersari square size rug with a tribal all-over design from the 1st quarter of the 20th Century Measures: 5'1'' x 6'3''.

Antique Khotan, East Turkestan, circa late 19th century. Size: 6 ft x 12 ft 3 in (1.83 m x 3.73 m) This breathtaking, earth-toned Khotan rug is the perfect touch for a nature-inspired or Oriental room design. Khotan is located in the Xinjiang region of what is now considered East Turkestan. This city historically sat at the intersection between China, Persia, Turkey, and the Mongol tribes. It was once a trading center where people from all-over the world gathered to exchange goods. As such, many of the designs have a flavor that is a fusion of Chinese, Persian, and Turkish design styles. This piece was created in the late 19th century and fits in perfectly with the chinoiserie style that was popular throughout Europe and America at the time. Chinoiserie is a style that is an interpretation of Chinese designs. Many times, this look could be achieved by including one or two authentic Chinese elements into otherwise European décor...