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Place of Origin: West Asian
Oversize Antique Kerman Handmade Medallion Beige & Rose Persian Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Kerman hand-knotted wool rug with a beige and rose field. This Persian rug has a blue frame and multicolor accents in a gorgeous all-over rosette pattern design.
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Category
20th Century Kirman West Asian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Heriz Large Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Heriz large room size carpet handmade during the early 20th century.
Measures: 11' 1" x 15' 5".
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic West Asian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Khorassan Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76440, vintage Persian Khorassan rug with traditional style. This hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Khorassan area rug features elaborate cusped spandrels and a sixteen-point starbur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Khorassan West Asian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Isfahan Rug with Silk Foundation
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Canterbury, GB
Mid Century Hand Knotted Persian Rug
Made in the region of Isfahan
Wool with Silk highlights
Good vintage condition minor wear to one corner (see photograph)
SIZE 39 inches x 58 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century West Asian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Antique Kirman Handmade Multicolor Medallion Floral Oversize Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
An extraordinary Beautiful antique Kirman hand-knotted wool rug with a beige and red field. This Persian rug has multicolor accents in a gorgeous medallion floral pattern design.
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Category
Late 19th Century Kirman Antique West Asian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Custom Modern Moroccan Handmade Tulu Rug Made of Charcoal Gray and Cream Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A hand knotted modern rug with soft, cozy wool pile on wool foundation. Measures: 8.2 x 10.1 Ft -
The rug is available as seen or if requested, it can be custom produced in a diff...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Modern West Asian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
4x6 ft Dated 1870. Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug, Top Shelf Collectors Prayer Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A unique and highly collectible Caucasian Kazak prayer rug with fantastic natural dyes. Lustrous medium wool pile on wool foundation. Dated in two places as 1287 in Hijri Calendar wh...
Category
1870s Kazak Antique West Asian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Caucasian Kazak Oriental Rug, Small Size, Starburst Design & Blue Field
Located in New York, NY
Antique Caucasian Kazak Oriental Rug, in Small Size, with Starburst Design
A one-of-a-kind antique Caucasian Kazak oriental rug, hand-knotted with soft wool pile on a cotton foundat...
Category
Early 1900s Antique West Asian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Malayer rug with a central floral medallion living on a solid tan field, surrounded by a densely woven floral patterned border, and all handwov...
Category
1910s Malayer Vintage West Asian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Navy Blue with Fish Pictorials
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool circa 1960-1970, this 7x10 vintage rug from Turkey is believed to be the work of mid-century Turkish artist Zeki Müren. It’s an extremely rare and collect...
Category
1960s Vintage West Asian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Heriz Runner with Mina Khani Pattern, Extra-Long Hallway Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
77395, vintage Persian Heriz runner with Mina Khani pattern, extra-long Hallway runner 03'00 x 17'04. This hand knotted wool vintage Persian Heriz runner features a lively all-over M...
Category
Mid-20th Century Heriz Serapi West Asian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Turkish Kilim Runner Rug with Red and Blue Stripes on a Brown Field
Located in Dallas, TX
Turkish rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool and colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Kilim flat-weave design featuring...
Category
2010s Kilim West Asian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Oversize Jewel Toned Traditional Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th century Persian Sarouk Oversize Rug
Details
rug no. j4056
size 8' 11" x 15'
Before the 1920s the Sarouk design was the most popular of Persian rugs worldwide. Most o...
Category
Early 20th Century British Colonial West Asian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1880s Antique Persian Ziegler Mahal Sultanabad Rug, Hotel Lobby Size Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
75660, antique Persian Ziegler Mahal Sultanabad rug, Palace size Persian rug. This antique Persian Ziegler Mahal showcases a classic Sultanabad...
Category
Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique West Asian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1890s Antique Persian Malayer Wool Rug In Brown Allover Floral Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Experience the elegance of this beautiful antique Malayer hand-knotted wool rug, showcasing a rich brown field. This exceptional Persian rug boasts a stunning all-over design, enhanc...
Category
Late 19th Century Malayer Antique West Asian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Tabriz Handwoven Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
This rug is 10' X 13'4".
Antique Persian area rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool. It’s colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a tr...
Category
1960s Tabriz Vintage West Asian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
35"x57" Vintage Milas Melas Rug, 100% Wool, Handmade Door Mat, Turkish Bath Mat
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage Turkish accent rug. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on wool foundation. Very good condition. Sturdy and as clean as a brand new rug (deep washed professional...
Category
Mid-20th Century Other West Asian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Malayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Malayer Rug
Size: 15'6" × 23'0" (472 × 701 cm)
This striking antique Persian Malayer carpet circa 1900 features a grid of multicolored geometric medallion designs wit...
Category
Early 20th Century Malayer West Asian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Wool and Silk Tabriz Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
77182 Wool and Silk Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug, 09'09 x 13'05. With a harmonious blend of French Rococo elegance and Persian craftsmanship, this wool and silk Tabriz rug showcases a ...
Category
Late 20th Century Tabriz West Asian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Antique Persian Serapi Oversize Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Serapi 15' x 22 oversize rug handmade during the early 20th century.
Measures: 15' 2" x 22' 0".
Category
Early 20th Century Heriz Serapi West Asian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Antique Palace Size Blue Bidjar Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Presenting the exceptional antique One of the kind Bidjar Persian rug, a remarkable hand-knotted masterpiece crafted from wool, showcasing a grand palace size. This rug showcases an ...
Category
Late 19th Century Islamic Antique West Asian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kilim in Beige with Rich Brown Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 5x8 Persian Kilim is a midcentury tribal rug, handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960.
Its design most likely represents a Jajim-style Kilim–a flat-weaving technique in wh...
Category
1950s Tribal Vintage West Asian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Heriz rug from the early 20th century.
Measures: 11' 8" x 14' 5"
Category
Early 20th Century Heriz Serapi West Asian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Persian Tabriz Area Rugs Circa 1910 - Wool Blue Green Ivory Orange Red 71745
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Persian Tabriz featuring Area Rugs in Circa 1910. Designed with Wool and BlueGreenIvoryOrangeRed, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century West Asian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Modern Desert Meets Boho Chic
Located in Dallas, TX
77905, vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Bohemian Tribal style. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with vibrant colors and tribal style, this hand-woven w...
Category
Late 20th Century Kilim West Asian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mehraban Antique Persian Tabriz Circa 1900
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number
31802
Size
14' 9" X 22' 5"
Design
Tabriz
Collection
Antique/Vintage
Material
Wool
Texture
Pile Weave
Origin
Iran
Age
Antique
Category
1920s Vintage West Asian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary and Colorful Turkish Souf Oushak Room Size Carpet in Pink and Green
Located in New York, NY
A modern Turkish Souf Oushak room size carpet handmade during the 21st century. Souf is an unusual weaving technique that incorporates both the han...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern West Asian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Sultanabad rug
Size: 13'9" × 16'7" (419 × 505 cm)
Color: Beige, Blue, Red.
A hand-knotted wool antique Persian Sultanabad rug dating back to circa 1920. The main fiel...
Category
Early 20th Century Sultanabad West Asian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
28x49 in Yellow Color Turkish Patchwork Rug. Handmade Colorful Circle Door Mat
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This listing is for a one of a kind Patchwork rug in your choice of design and color combination, handmade in our atelier located in an ancient rug making village of Central Anatolia...
Category
2010s Modern West Asian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Area Rug Tabriz Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Persian area rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool. It’s colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Tabriz design hand...
Category
20th Century Tabriz West Asian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1880s Antique Persian Mohtasham Silk Kashan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
74220 Antique Persian Mohtashem Kashan Silk Directional Rug with Regal Neoclassic Style. Opulence and grace with beguiling ambiance, this antique Persian Mohtashem Kashan large direc...
Category
Late 19th Century Kashan Antique West Asian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Cream with Colorful Floral Medallions Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool circa 1960-1970, this 4x9 vintage rug from Turkey is believed to be the work of mid-century Turkish artist Zeki Müren. It’s a rare and exciting new curati...
Category
1960s Vintage West Asian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Ararat Rugs Palmettes and Flowers Lattice Rug Bidjar Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
Introducing the exquisite Palmettes and Flower Lattice Rug from Ararat Rugs, a masterful representation of traditional Persian craftsmanship. This handwoven rug showcases the intrica...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Revival West Asian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Antique Persian Sarouk Rug with Blue and Ivory Floral Details on Orange Field
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Persian rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool and colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Sarouk design featuring f...
Category
20th Century Sarouk Farahan West Asian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Persian Mahal Antique Brown Wool Rug Featuring an Allover Motif From The 1890's
Located in Norwalk, CT
This beautiful Antique Mahal hand-knotted wool rug features a brown-colored field. Red, terracotta, and blue hues enhance the floral motif of this Persian rug.
This rug measures 12'...
Category
1880s Islamic Antique West Asian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Oversized Antique Persian Serapi Rug, Hotel Lobby Size Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
77525 Oversized Antique Persian Serapi Rug 16'00 x 24'01.
Warm and inviting with a timeless style, this oversized antique Persian Serapi rug charms with ease. T...
Category
Late 19th Century Serapi Antique West Asian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century Antique Serapi Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful 1890s Serapi rug with a rust field and beige and black accent with an all over geometric medallion design.
This rug measures 9' 10" x 16'
circa 1890s.
Category
Late 19th Century Serapi Antique West Asian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
One Of The Kind 1900s Persian Tabriz Wool Rug Oversize with Rosette Motif In Red
Located in Norwalk, CT
This handmade Persian Tabriz wool rug from the 1900s features a stunning, traditional rosette pattern. The design is highlighted by vibrant multicolor accents contrasting strikingly ...
Category
Early 20th Century Tabriz West Asian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1960's Colorful Turkish Striped Kilim Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
60651 Vintage Turkish Striped Kilim Rug, 09'05 x 09'07. Radiating with rhythmic energy and chromatic exuberance, this handwoven wool vintage Turkish kilim rug is a dazzling tableau o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Aesthetic Movement West Asian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Beige Oushak Runner, circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
The sandy beige field displays two rust-detailed cruciform "Armenian church" medallions. The rust main border remnants display an octagon and barred 'X' pattern. The condition is fai...
Category
1940s Oushak Vintage West Asian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Mahal Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Mahal throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a colorful and contemporary diamond lattice pattern over a red field. The diamond pattern extends into the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern West Asian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s nice Vintage Turkish Konya Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful midcentury Anatolian prayer rug with nice geometrical design and beautiful colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on wool foundation.
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Category
Mid-20th Century Kazak West Asian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
3.4x6.4 Ft Vintage Handmade Oushak Rug. Soft Faded Red, Light Blue, Cream Colors
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A one of a kind vintage Turkish Oushak scatter rug from 1950s. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on wool foundation. Ve...
Category
Mid-20th Century Oushak West Asian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Extremely Fine and Rare Antique Persian Silk on Silk Heriz Rug 10’0" x 14’0"
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Fine and Rare Antique Persian Silk on Silk Heriz Rug 10’0" x 14’0". The numerous rugs of the famous NW Persian weaving district, from small scatters to giant carpets and a ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique West Asian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Caucasus Soumak Kilim Sumac Rug, Caucasian Sumak Natural Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is an Antique Soumak ( Sumak, Sumac ) Kilim from the Caucasus region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
Of the four countries that make up the Caucasus, Azerbaijan produces the most kilims, and the land has a long history of weaving. The nomadic tribes wove kilims and carpets as well as a wide range of storage bags and sacks, such as saffrash, khurgin and chula, and donkey and horse trappings. Smaller bags for salt, utensils, and other items are also common. Not only are the Azerbaijani weavers prolific, but they also employ many techniques at the loom. These include slitweave- known locally by the word Kilim, warp-faced patterning (jajim), supplementary weft (zili), weft wrapping (popularly known as soumak), and extra weft wrapping (verneh). Furthermore, flatweaves are defined by regional names such as palas and shadda, so it is possible to ascribe a variety of weaving names to particular provenances as follows: soumaks are made in Kuba, palas, and kilims in Hajikabul, zili in Khizy, verneh and zili in Kazakh, shadda, verneh and zili in Barda, jajim in Agjabedi, and palas and kilims in Jabrail.
Soumak weave is a technique in which weft threads are added to a plain weave fabric, and one or two warp threads are wound from the front to the back. The resulting Kilim is denser and firmer, giving it a unique feel and look. This technique is commonly used in the Caucasus region.
Soumak kilims have a very beautiful contrast between orange that shines like the sun, deep purple-tinged indigo, and astringent dark red. You can also see the unevenly dyed abrage in this Soumak, which is like a magic carpet with an oriental atmosphere. Features of the Caucasian Kilim, such as the unique cosmic geometric floral pattern, are also found in this Soumak which has a bright look, but it also has a faded and textured feel, so it can be used in a good old atmosphere.
The woven fabric is particularly solid, so it is recommended for use in a solid living room or under a dining table without moving or twisting. A nice Kilim under a long wooden dining table.
Category
Late 19th Century Kilim Antique West Asian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
1960's Persian Mahal Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
75320 Vintage Persian Mahal Rug, 07'06 x 10'03. Bathed in a palette of warm claret and earthy hues, this hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Mahal rug sings with the lyrical charm of f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tabriz West Asian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Light Green Persian Kashan Mat
Located in New York, NY
A fine quality mat size Persian Kashan small square mini rug from the 1930s
Measures: 1'11" x 2'9'' circa 1930
Category
Early 20th Century American Empire West Asian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Kilim rug in Beige, Brown Striations by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 5x7 vintage kilim rug from our flatweave selections, originating from Turkey circa 1960-1970. Handwoven in all wool, the rug features a distinctive panel-woven style playing beige-...
Category
1960s Tribal Vintage West Asian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Hand-Knotted Antique Persian Mohtashem Rug, Blue Floral Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool circa 1890,1900, one of the finest antique Mohtashem Kashan rugs our principal has seen join our Antique & Vintage Persian rugs. A collectible, versatile 9 x 11 ...
Category
1890s Kashan Antique West Asian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Woven Legends Rug with Natural Dyes Hand Knotted
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Woven Legends Rug with Natural Dyes Hand Knotted
A large Azeri rug with traditional design in style of Malayer or Bidjar The pile is made of high-en...
Category
Late 20th Century Heriz Serapi West Asian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Early-20th Vintage Malayer Wool Runner Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Vintage Malayer runner rug, hand-knotted wool with a bright pink field, gray and ivory accents in all-over multi medallion design.
This rug measures 3' x 15' 2".
Category
21st Century and Contemporary West Asian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
4x6 ft Handmade Checkered Design Tulu Rug in Soft Pink & Beige. 100% Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
100% Hand-spun wool of finest quality. Measures : 4x6 ft.
Available as seen or can be custom produced in any design, size, color combination and pile thickness requested.
These bea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tulu West Asian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
6.2x9.3 Ft French Aubusson Inspired Modern Orange Area Rug, Handmade in Turkey
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Category
20th Century Aubusson West Asian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
1980s Vintage Sofreh Kilim Rug in Green & Beige-Brown Border by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool circa 1980-1990, from a rare vintage curation of small-sized Kilim rugs joining our tribal classics. A lineage called Sofreh rugs, distinguished among Persian flat ...
Category
1980s Tribal Vintage West Asian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Persian Malayer Antique Rug
Located in New York, NY
Small Room size Antique Malayer rug from the 1st quarter of the 20th century
Details
rug no. j4259
size 7' x 9' 10" (213 x 300 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Tabriz West Asian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1950's Turkish Angora Wool Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53837 Vintage Turkish Angora Wool Kilim Blanket Rug, 04'08 x 06'08. Woven in the remote highlands of Eastern Anatolia, this handwoven Turkish Angora kilim...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Colonial West Asian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Angora
Turkey Kilim Area Rugs - Design - 99368
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Turkey Kilim featuring Area Rugs. Designed with meticulous attention to detail, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
Late 20th Century West Asian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zeki Muren Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug
By Zeki Müren
Located in Dallas, TX
52013 Zeki Muren Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, 03’00 x 07’02. Nestled amidst the serene landscapes of Turkey's Sivas region, Zeki Muren Turkish Sivas rugs pay homage to the revered Turk...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau West Asian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
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