Central American North and South American Rugs

An unusual quilt with sections that look like children's drawings.

The “Court Series” rugs are hand tufted with blended wool and viscose material dyed in hyper-saturated colors, with tennis court-like geometries repre...

The Charlap Hyman & Herrero rug collection consists of an enchanting group of whimsical, figurative designs with a cerebral edge. With astrological symbols, Alexander Calder-inspired animal forms and Latin proverbs rendered in hand-coiled abaca, these natural curiosities are true works of art and wonderful conversation pieces. The Espiral Rug...

78310 Vintage Folk Art Ecuadorian tapestry with olga Fisch style, 01'11 x 02'09

A vintage American Braided oval room size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 9' 5" x 12' 3" 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 1860’s 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 1870’s-80’s are a natural outgrowth of these. Machine spun red wool from Germantown in Pennsylvania appeared in the 1870’s 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 1890’s. 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, blue 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...

The “Court Series” rugs are hand tufted with blended wool and viscose material dyed in hyper-saturated colors, with tennis court-like geometries repre...

77273 Antique American hand-hooked parrot tapestry with MCM Folk Art style. Drawing inspiration from Luis Montiel and Evelyn Ackerman, this antique Americ...

This abstract rug is made by master weaver Roman Gutierrez in Oaxaca, Mexico. Yellow/ mustard, creamy white and brown/almond colors are portraited in this modern Zapotec rug...

A vintage American Braid round/circular accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 7' 1" x 7' 1".

78636 Vintage Mexican Zapotec Pictorial Rug, 01'08 x 03'06. Mysterious Mesoamerican meets luxury lodge in this handwoven Mexican Zapotec kilim rug. The el nagual bear design and earthy colorway woven into this piece work together creating an ultra cozy yet curated look. The composition features a human being who has the power to shapeshift into their spirit animal, the bear which represents protection, strength, and courage. With its warm earth-tone colors and luxurious woodsy-feeling, this Zapotec kilim rug will take on a modern mountain lived-in look while imparting a sense of warmth and welcomed informality. Emanating Nagualism and Mesoamerican folk religion, this vintage kilim rug is rich in symbolism and cultural beliefs. Walk on the wildside and bring untamed power and energy to your space! Whether placed on the floor or hung on the wall as artwork, this versatile Mexican textile...

100% pure silk 5.6 x 3 feet (1.7 x .9 meters) edition of 150 Produced in association with the Josef and Anni Albers Foundation and Christopher Farr...

100% pure silk Measures: 5.6 x 3 feet (1.7 x .9 meters) Edition of 150 Produced in association with the Josef and Anni Albers Foundation and Christopher Farr...