Paper Rugs and Carpets

A vintage American flatweave throw rug handmade by the Navajo tribe during the mid-20th century. Measures: 2' 7" x 4' 4".

Matisse in Morocco: The Paintings and Drawings, 1912-1913. Jack Cowart, Pierre Schneider, John Elderfield, Albert Grigor'evich Kostenevich, Marina Bes...

Christie's Important Old Master Paintings catalog, New York January, 29 1999. This auction catalog consists of 206 lots, all color illustrations, with all lots described in detail. C...

Auction catalog with outstanding works of Important European Works of Art, Arms and Armour, Furniture and Tapestries. Ideal for collectors, galleries ...

First edition of Larry Clark’s iconic second book of photographs (following 1971’s Tulsa) documenting and immortalizing a debauched adolescent subculture. Self-published in 1983. Con...

Hooked Rug, America, Early 20th Century – Size: 4 ft 5 in x 7 ft 9 in (1.35 m x 2.36 m)

A vintage American Rag rug in throw/scatter size handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 3' 3" x 6' 5".

Antique circa 1920 American Folk Art hand-woven wool rug, 10' x 10' (120 x 120 in). Condition: good, refinished. Antique Braided American Knotted Round Rug, Country of Origin: American USA Rugs, Circa Date: 1920s. This stunning round textile represents the height of early 20th-century domestic artistry, crafted during a period when folk traditions were merging with sophisticated color theory. Its provenance confirms its status among classic American USA Rugs, reflecting the resourceful and durable weaving styles characteristic of the era. The defining characteristic of this piece is its meticulous braided construction, where strips of fabric, likely wool or recycled textiles, are tightly woven into concentric rings radiating outward from the central medallion. This technique creates a durable, textural surface that offers a warm, homespun aesthetic highly prized in early American interiors. The rich palette is a masterful display of saturation, utilizing deep reds, forest greens, ochres, plums, and black to create striking visual depth. The resulting effect is a vibrant, yet grounded, display of multicolor jewel tone hues, perfectly suited to anchoring a traditional or eclectic living space. While the exact dimensions are round, the overall scale of this piece places it firmly within the category of room size rugs, capable of defining a primary seating area or dining space with its unique form. Its historical significance and excellent preservation make it a highly desirable addition to any collection of fine antique rugs. Additional notes Antique circa 1920 American Folk Art hand-woven wool rug, 10' x 10' (120 x 120 in). Condition: good, refinished. Additional notes Braided Round Carpet American 10’ x 10’ Circa 1920s Woolen Rags Among the most desirable of American antique braided carpets are those with a strong circular bull's eye design alternating light and dark rings...

An antique North American Navajo tribal flat-weave throw rug in the rustic southwestern style handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 2' 11" x 4' 3".

Flat wave rug by RAKEL CARLANDER with artist monogram RC. Blue /brown wool.Sweden, Circa mid 20th Century. Dimensions: 117" x 77". Damage on one short side.

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74355, distressed antique American hooked oval rug with American Colonial style. Showcasing timeless elegance and rugged beauty, this lovingly time-worn antique American hooked oval ...

Antique American Hooked rug featuring colorful pictorial village scene, rug s12-0806, country of origin / type: United States / Hooked, circa 1920 This American Hooked rug depicts...

76-page catalog from the exhibition "Edward Wormley: The Other Face of Modernism," held at the Lin Weinberg Gallery in 1997. The exhibit helped re-introduce Wormley's work to the mar...

A vintage American rag rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 3' 6" x 5' 8" North American rugs & carpets: North American has never developed a unified handmade rug tradition, but rather it is the unassimilated confluence of several. From Mexico comes the Saltillo serape wearing blanket, and this stimulates the Navajo and Rio Grande (Colorado) weavers, first as blankets, then as rugs. The thrifty habits of rural America gave rise to the New England (and Western Canadian) hooked rug types, while the farmers of the Midwest recycled their disused garments into braided and rag rugs. The closest to a real ongoing tradition are the Southwestern (New Mexican) Navajo rugs. By the 1860s the native tribes were weaving wearing blankets with wool from the Spanish churro sheep. These were in stripe design, with combinations of undyed wool with cochineal reds and indigo blues. The multi-phase “Chief’s Blankets” from the 1870s-80s are a natural outgrowth of these. Machine spun red wool from Germantown in Pennsylvania appeared in the 1870s with a bright red hitherto unobtainable. The weavers loved it and blankets appeared with bright reds, generally aniline, in “eye dazzler” patterns. Anglo traders established posts beginning in the 1890s. Navajo weavings were perfect accompaniments not only for Western-themed decors, but for East Coast apartments, only they needed to be thicker and more rug like to be truly accepted. The traders brought Caucasian and Turkish village rugs to copy, borders were introduced and central medallions devised. The weavers continued to create on vertical looms, with a shared warp (dovetailing) weft structure to avoid slits. The warps were cotton string. Sizes were generally scatters, but occasionally a special order came in, hence antique room size Navajos are very rare and very pricey. Distinct village/pueblo styles developed. Among the best are: Two Grey Hills (considered the tightest, closest of all Navajo weaving), Crystal Springs, and Ganado. Certain new patterns such as the “Storm pattern” with jagged lightning bolts emanating from a dark cloud developed. The Yei rug with dancing Kachina doll figures became popular. The palette has been expanded beyond the classic grey, tan, dark brown, and cream natural wool combination to again include reds, blues, and greens. Navajo pictorials include American flags, trains, and automobiles, domestic and local scenes and scenery. Individual artist weavers now command gallery shows and correspondingly elevated prices. There are several levels of Navajo work, and antique and vintage scatters with simple flat designs, medium weaves, and tritonal palettes, and in good floor worthy condition are still available reasonably. The Native American weaving tradition extends into Colorado with two-piece scatters with sharp sawtooth medallions and striped end borders, with wool tapestry weave on cotton warps. These descend from the Saltillo blankets...