Art Deco Central Asian Rugs

This 8x10 Art Deco rug is a bold new addition to the titular collection by Rug & Kilim. Further on the Design: This particular rug is hand-knotted in wool and all-natural silk, a...

A pink and silver Tibetan Tiger rug, hand knotted in Nepal. This traditional Tiger rug design is typically found on antique rugs called Khaden. It describes a small sized rug of abo...

Originating from one of our most respected custom looms in Nepal, this hand knotted Art Deco rug is the latest edition of the Aerial Scape pattern from the Custom Collection by Rug &...

The design features a bold botanical pattern, central medallion symmetrically woven in accents of baige, red, brown, green and cream on a simple beige background. The intricacy of th...

Hand knotted in lustrous silk, this floral rug marks an addition to the European Collection by Rug & Kilim, a design of Spanish rug influence affectionately dubbed “Toledo” per the i...

An antique Mongolian room size carpet handmade during the early 20th century with a contemporary Art Deco style geometric pattern in neutral colors. Measures: 9' 2" x 11' 1" 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 (sleeping rugs) with simple chessboard allovers. Only a few large antique Tibetan carpets...

A 2nd quarter of the 20th Century Tibetan Rug featuring an animal pictorial motif on an orange ground color Measures: 2'10" x 5'2''.

Made with hand-knotted wool, this 3x4 contemporary rug represents a bold and exciting new line in Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco rug collection—among the first of the “Komorebi” desi...

This hand-knotted wool rug showcases a tribal-inspired geometric design with a refined contemporary touch. Featuring a subtle neutral color palette of beige, gray, and ivory, this pi...

A Tibetan Tiger rug, hand knotted in Nepal, silk and wool pile. This traditional Tiger rug design is typically found on antique rugs called Khaden. It describes a small sized rug ...

Hand knotted in a blend of wool and silk, this 10 x 14 transitional rug is an addition to the European rug collection by Rug & Kilim, inspired by a distinctive Austrian Art Deco rug ...

This 9x13 custom rug design is an exciting new representation of the Austrian Art Deco rug collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: These photos represent a recently sold 9x13 co...

A Tibetan Tiger rug, hand knotted in Nepal, silk and wool pile. This traditional Tiger rug design is typically found on antique rugs called Khaden. It describes a small sized rug of...

Contemporary Art Deco Zebra Design rug hand knotted wool and silk Djoharian Collection. A stunning modern rug in contemporary art design. Design: Art Deco Zebra Collection: Myst...

Drawing inspiration from celebrated Austrian Deco rug patterns, this custom modern rug joins the European Collection, a design affectionately dubbed “Portico” for the architectural i...

Hand knotted in silk, this 8 x 10 transitional rug is an addition to the European rug collection by Rug & Kilim, affectionately dubbed “Orendi”...

'Chinoiserie Viola Vintage' Rug - Size 6' x 9'  Material: 70% Wool - 30% Silk It is a one-of-a-kind rug and a rare piece. A truly remarkable work of art. This rug has been hand-kno...

Our traditional hand-knotted wool rug is handcrafted by skilled artisans using ancient techniques. It is made up of natural and eco-friendly wool. The Wool Rug boasts exceptional dur...

An 8x10 Art Deco rug inspired from Austrian Secession styles, joining the European Collection by Rug & Kilim. Hand knotted in wool and silk, enjoying rich beige-brown and black hues ...

A new design by Rug & Kilim, this piece uses Samarkand patterns that relied on European sensibility. The 8 ’x 10’ Samarkand rug affords striking detail considering the scale of the piece. Comprising wool, the addition of silk to the Samarkand rug affords a glistening sheen that adds a lustrous quality setting apart the rug. Designed with primarily deep-red flowers growing atop long winding vines of green, the Samarkand floral...

This rug is a hand-knotted Sultanabad wool rug, inspired by 19th-century Persian Ziegler & Co. carpets originally produced for the Western market. The design exemplifies the grandeur...

Doris Leslie Blau Samarkand Rug Size: 5'0" × 7'2" (152 × 218 cm) Expertly curated by Doris Leslie Blau, this rare rug is a testament to centuries of weaving artistry. This antique Sa...

Experience the luxurious Serenity Indigo 8 X 10, a unique colorway with a calming, handcrafted line motif made from the finest wool. This elegant and versatile rug rendered in shades...

Beautiful Small Size Vintage European Art Deco Rug, Country of Origin: Europe, Circa: First Quarter of the 20th century (around 1920)

Made with hand knotted wool and originating from one of the most reputed looms in Nepal, this 6x9 contemporary art deco style rug features geometric patterns inspired by cubist princ...

This beautifully hand woven area rug features a traditional medallion design woven on a rich red background with accents of gold, blue, yellow and rust that make up the beautiful geo...

This one of a kind colorway of our Asir design features a Gabbeh-inspired design rendered in various, undyed shades of the finest hand spun wool. This versatile, neutral design offer...

From Rug & Kilim’s Art Deco collection comes this 3x12 contemporary runner. Hand-knotted in wool & silk On the Design Inspired by French Deco styles, the design boasts sharp geomet...

With a smart modification of our ancient Tibetan carpet hand woven process, the Rebel Silk technique gives each carpet a unique and sacred geometry, one that is augmented by delicio...

Hand-knotted in wool circa 1920-1930, this 9x11 Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug is a remarkable signature piece from China and among the most exciting new additions to Rug & Kilim’s Chi...

Hand-knotted in a luxurious blend of wool and silk, this 6x9 rug is an addition to the Art Deco rug collection by Rug & Kilim, inspired by a distinctive Austrian Art Deco rug style a...

Crafted with a fine blend of wool and silk, Rug & Kilim presents this 8x8 hand-knotted rug from its Modern Classics Collection. This masterpiece exudes Deco sensibilities in a striki...

Hand-knotted rug in style of Paul Klee The painting from which the design of this rug originates was named "Florentinische Villenviertel" (translates Florentine Villas Quarter) and ...

Via Como - 'Miuccia' Rug - Size 4'8" x 7'3" Material:  100% Wool Introducing Via Como, the pinnacle of ultra high-end hand-knotted rugs. Renowned for their unrivaled artistry and ex...

And knotted in one of the most respected looms in Nepal, this 4 x 6 rug joins the European Collection by Rug & Kilim—this design affectionately entitled “Cordoba” named for the titul...

This stunning Ikat rug is hand-knotted from wool and features a beautiful pale blue color field. Its all-over geometric design is enhanced by elegant light gray, light blue, and ivor...

Hand knotted in all-natural silk and wool, this 8x10 transitional rug is an addition to the European rug collection by Rug & Kilim, affectionately dubbed “Bilbao” for the Spanish rug...

Hand-knotted in wool and silk in a thick, durable pile that represents one of our most luxurious custom-capable constructions, this 10x14 modern Spanish European style “Cordoba” rug ...

Hand-knotted in a unique blend of all natural silk and wool, this 9 x 12 transitional rug is an addition to the European rug collection by Rug & Kilim, affectionately named for the i...

Hand knotted in a blend of wool and silk, this 5 x 6 square rug joins Rug & Kilim’s European rug collection, drawing inspiration from venerated Classic designs like this take on Ital...

Made in unique blend of hand-knotted wool and silk, this 6x10 modern rug is a unique addition to the Modern Classics rug collection by Rug & Kilim, with this particular geometric rug...

Hand knotted in a blend of wool and silk, this 5 x 10 transitional rug joins Rug & Kilim’s European rug collection, drawing inspiration from an 18th century rug pattern reimagined in...

Made with hand knotted wool, this contemporary rug hails from the select late 20th century works of Teddy Sumner joining Rug & Kilim’s New & Modern rug collection, with this particul...

Hand knotted in a yarn mixing blending wool and silk this collectible by Rug & Kilim draws inspiration from the deco sensibilities sprouting from cubism. A scintillating rendition of...

Hand knotted in wool and all-natural silk, this 8 x 10 transitional rug is an addition to the European rug collection by Rug & Kilim, affectionately named for the inspiration hailing...

Exemplifying cubism and Art Deco sensibilities, this 8x10 rug from Rug & Kilim’s New & Modern collection features a geometric pattern in panel style flourishing in luscious brown & c...

Exemplifying Cubist & Austrian Deco sensibilities, this 8x9 drawing from Rug & Kilim’s New & Modern collection employs geometry at its finest with a detailed fret pattern in luscious...

Hand knotted in lustrous silk, this floral rug marks an addition to the European Collection by Rug & Kilim, a design of Spanish rug influence affectionately dubbed “Toledo” per the i...

This extraordinary Persian Bidjar carpet features a bold botanical central medallion, symmetrically woven in accents of beige, red, brown, green, and cream on a deep red background. ...

Hand knotted in a blend of wool and silk, this 5 x 10 transitional rug joins Rug & Kilim’s European rug collection, drawing inspiration from an 18th century rug pattern reimagined in...

A 9x11 rug inspired from antique Spanish Art Deco rug styles, from Rug & Kilim’s European Collection. Hand-knotted in wool with a play of geometry and floral patterns in the most int...

Large tribal carpet or rug with magnificent vivid colors and interesting Art Deco motifs. A wonderful example displaying a vibrant tribal sensibility, carpets like this also draw upo...

Via Como - 'Art Deco' Rug - Size 6' x 9' Material: 100% Wool Introducing Via Como, the pinnacle of ultra high-end hand-knotted rugs. Renowned for their unrivaled artistry and exc...

Woven during the Art Deco period, rugs of this type were commissioned by the nobility and the high ranking officers inhabiting the Tarim Basin in eastern Turkestan, which is the heartland of the oasis of Khotan, Yarkand and Kashgar. The rugs of these oases have a long standing tradition, and have been collected and cherished in the West with the traditional, old-fashioned term of Samarkand. Here we see a pattern depicting antique Chinese flowering...

An oval-shaped worn early 20th century Chinese rug in powder blue. Measures: 4' x 7'.

A spacious 6 x 9 ode to Austrian Art Deco rug styles entering Rug & Kilim’s European Collection. The lush blend of wool and silk lends a smooth l...

Hand knotted in silk, this 8 x 10 transitional rug is an addition to the European rug collection by Rug & Kilim, affectionately dubbed “Orendi”...

Hand knotted in wool and silk, this 8 x 10 area rug from Rug & Kilim’s European rug collection draws inspiration from a Spanish rug design affectionately dubbed “Cordoba” for the reg...

An Art Deco Zebra design rug, contemporary production, in style of antique Chinese rugs, hand knotted, using finest Tibetan highland wool. Very fine wool and quality. Current production, other sizes can be made on order. A real eye catcher. The zebra pattern on this rug is based on a design from the 1920s. In the Art Deco era, "animal" patterns were very popular. At various auction houses, including Sotheby's London and Lyon & Turnbull Glasgow, the designs for these pieces from the 1920s were assigned to the English architect Oliver Hill (1887 - 1968), who is said to have had such carpets made in Tiensin in North China for Nichols of London. Unfortunately we cannot find any evidence of this. We produce these carpets as a new edition in the classic size of 200 x 120 cm / 7 x 4 ft. Other formats are also possible on request. Design: Zebra Art Deco...

A Tibetan Tiger rug, hand knotted in Nepal. This traditional Tiger rug design is typically found on antique rugs called Khaden. It describes a small sized rug of about 3 x 6 ft that...