1920s Rugs and Carpets

Beautiful antique Mahal hand knotted wool rug with a maroon field. This rug has a peach frame and beige accents in a gorgeous all-over geometric floral di...

19th-century antique Mahal Persian Handmade Wool Rug with red field and multicolor floral Design. This rug measures 10' x 13'6".

Antique Karaja (Black Mountain) rugs are woven in Iran near the Caucasian border and therefore exhibit Caucasian styles and motifs. This carpet measures 3.3 x 4.8 ft and is from c. 1...

Antique Chinese Bao Tou rug, size: 4' 2'' x 6' 6''.

Antique Persian Sarouk Oriental Rug, circa 1920, Room size An antique Persian Sarouk oriental rug, size 12'0" x 9'0", circa 1920. This lovely hand-knotted wool rug features an intri...

Beautiful antique Heriz hand-knotted wool rug with a beige color field. This Persian rug has a blue frame with tan accents in a gorgeous all-over geometric floral medallion design. ...

Hand-weaved antique Sarouk rug from the beginning of 20th century. The rug is in original good condition. - Condition: original good, - circa 1920s - Size: 3.7' x 5.4' (112c...

an early 20th Century Persian Bidjar Accent size rug . Measures: 4'1'' x 6'9''.

This Vintage Moroccan Azilal Tribe Rug highlights the ancient Berber motifs composed of lozenge trellis and eye motifs. Such symbolis...

Hand-knotted in wool, this 5x6 antique South Persian rug originating from 1920-1930 in Persia is a particularly special find among antique rugs of this period. On the Design: C...

An early 20th century Turkish Sivas Scatter size rug with a muted palette. Measures: 2'6'' x 4'7''.

Handmade antique American Hooked rug in beige wool. The rug has been made in the beginning of 20th century in United States of America. It is in original condition, it has some colou...

A two column stylized pomegranate tree design with tiny end vases fills the oatmeal field of this Xinjiang town rug with a dark brown - accented partial Yun-tsao Tou border. Pink ton...

Needlepoint rugs were created using the traditional needlework weaving technique that is used to make everyday items from furniture to carpets and artwork. However, it has a fascinating history both as a hobby and as an industry. When many people think of carpets, they think of pile carpets or flat weave kilims, but needlepoint has also been used to create beautiful carpets. These carpets are durable and an important part of carpet history. Archaeologists and scholars consider the roots of needlepoint to have been around 1500 BC. They consider the first needlepoint to include the fine diagonal stitches that were used to sew tents together by the ancient Egyptians. The art eventually evolved into tapestry weaving. However, a tapestry weaving differs significantly from needlepoint in that it uses a loom and vertical warp. Tapestry weaving is closer to the weaving of kilims and pile rugs than canvas work. However, some still include tapestry weaving in the category of needlepoint because of the fine work that appeared during the late Renaissance. It can have a similar appearance to the untrained eye. Technically, tapestry weaving and needlepoint are not the same, and they do not use the same technique. The first actual needlepoint rugs and needle-points began to appear in the late Renaissance. Needlepoint is worked by creating stitches on a stiff canvas. The canvas is typically made from jute or linen and is quite durable. Pieces from the Renaissance were used to cover footstools, chairs, pillows, bed headboards, and other furnishings. They were also used as table coverings and wall coverings. You could also find them on many small items such as purses, shoes, and various adornments for clothing. During the Renaissance, the craft reached a high level of skill, and the designs became incredibly detailed and realistic. They mimicked many of the subjects and styles of famous paintings of the time. They created florals, still life designs, scenes, and geometric tiled pieces. Some of them mimicked the designs found in Persian Carpets. Needlepoint reached its peak popularity in the 19th century when it was considered a proper occupation for a lady. Needlepoint and embroidery held a similar place in societal status at the time. During this time, the work became finer, with some of the canvas reaching a high level of detail. The level of detail is determined by counting the number of mesh in an inch. During this time petit point by French needlewomen could have a mesh count as high as 45 mesh. This allowed women to create highly intricate designs with incredible levels of detail. It is possible to find many antique pieces of needlepoint besides rugs. Needlepoint rugs were popular in France and Spain, where the technique was adapted to create highly intricate designs that mimicked the designs in architecture and fashion. They were popular because they were durable, and it could be fashioned into a variety of items. The canvases themselves were durable, and the wool that they used was also strong, which means that many of the pieces were able to withstand daily use. We have many artifacts that have survived from this time period. Needlepoint rugs are important collectibles because they are different from the pile rugs and kilims that are typically found on the market. Needlepoint carpets are special because they take many hours to create, especially larger works. Needlepoint pieces of any type became popular throughout Europe during the 19th century. It is still a popular hobby today, but perhaps one of the most interesting stories is that of the Portuguese needlewomen of Arraiolos. The story of these women and their beautiful carpets begins in 1492. Needlepoint was a popular occupation in Spain, which had a large population of Moors and Jews. They were an integral part of Spanish culture. However, in 1492, Queen Isabella of Spain issued a proclamation that gave these ethnic groups the order to pack their bags and board ships headed...

Size: 14ft 4in x 3ft 4in (438 x 102cm). Antique South Caucasian or Kurdish runner of superb design and colour. Circa 1920. A very good runner with linked octagonal medallions, very similar in design to the well known Caucasian 'Surahani' garden design rugs from the Shirvan Baku region. The design represents the classical garden layout...

Hand knotted in quality wool, this 6x12 antique Khotan rug originates from Turkestan circa 1920-1930. This muted drawing prevails in delicious tones of b...

Handwoven in wool circa 1920-1930, this 3x5 Kilim is an antique Russian bag—a collectible textile once used by nomadic tribes in their daily life. On the Design: This archaic piece...

Beautiful vintage Chinese Art Deco hand-knotted wool rug with a red field and multicolor accents and all-over Chinese floral design. This rug measures 8' 11" x 11' 5". circa 1920.

Early 20th Century N.E. Persian Moud Khorasan Carpet Early 20th Century N.E. 9' x 12'

A lovely antique Hamadan rug, woven circa 1920. The rug features an elegant, all over design on an ivory field surrounded by an indigo border and secondary colours of reds and pinks....

This Persian Heriz rug is handcrafted with wool that is knotted by hand. The field of the rug is adorned with a captivating design in a rust color, enhanced with beautiful shades of ...

Antique Persian Malayer Oriental Rug in Room Size An antique Persian Malayer oriental rug, circa 1920. Size 11'1" x 6'7". This fine hand-knotted wool rug features an herati design w...

A remarkable Vintage Turkish Hereke that will definitely bring the most desirable energy to a room’s interior design. Hexagonal lozenges lining up together embodying the Star symbols...

A beautiful early 20th century Persian Qashqai rug with a central stylized floral medallion amidst a field of even more stylized flowers, and surrounded by a simple border with petit...

This is a lovely example of a handwoven antique Persian Dabir Kashan rug from the 1920s-1930s, measures: 3.2 x 5.2 ft. It is pristine.      

Antique Art Deco Chinese rug in unusual abstract design in peach, sky blue, purple and egg shell shades. The rug is in original good condition. -condition: original good, -circ...

An incredible early 20th century Persian Lilian rug with a beautiful all-over mirrored floral pattern woven in traditional Lilihan colors of light and dark ...

Antique Qashqai rug 5'7'' x 8'2''.

1930s Persian Isfahan Carpet ( 3' 4'' x 5' 2'' - 102 x 157 cm )

Antique Indian Oriental Rug, size 12'8" H x 9'9", circa 1920 An antique Indian Oriental Rug, size 12'8" H x 9'9" W, in Room size, circa 1920. Th...

1930s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 13'8" x 24' - 417 x 732 cm )

Antique rugs that are called “Kilim rugs”, primarily refer to a type of flat weave rug that was produced without knotted pile. Because these antique rugs are found across the globe, ...

This antique Malayer rug is skillfully sourced by N A S I R I through extensive travel, passion, and research. Malayer rugs are named after a major rug weaving village in central wes...

1920 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Rug Floral Vase Runner 3x10 c.1880 3'2" x 9'5" 97cm x 287cm A magnificent antique French tapestry depict...

This Persian rug boasts a splendid all-over design with an eye-catching geometric floral pattern in shades of blue and brown set against a soft peach field. Using premium hand-knotte...

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 9' x 11'8" - 275 x 355 )

Small rug hand woven of cotton and wool, exceptional vase and flowers design, and signature of the artist weaver on the top. Could use as small floor rug, or as hanging wall tapestry...

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 9' x 11'4" - 275 x 345 ) This Minimalist-leaning ruby red, border-less carpet shows just two floating floral forms, one a single flower and the other ...

Beautiful antique Heriz hand-knotted wool rug with a beige field. This Persian rug has a blue frame and accents in a gorgeous all-over layout geometric medallion floral motif. This ...

The luminous deep blue diagonally open field makes a river scene of the two mini-landscapes of the walled-in pagoda and the open gazebo, each with flowering stems including lotuses a...

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 8'9" x 11'6" - 267 x 351 )

Early 20th Century American Navajo Eye Dazzler Rug ( 3'1" x 4'7" - 94 x 140 )

The tiny lobed slate cartouche medallion is embedded in a swirling palmette, leaf and flower field, framed by an abrashed palmette and flowering curled leaf border. Overall worn low ...

Antique Chinese Art Deco rug, size: 8'10" x 11'6".

Handknotted in wool and originating in East Turkestan circa 1920-1930, this oversized 13x18 antique Samarkand Rug is among the most exciting new curations from Rug & Kilim’s collecti...

Early 20th Century American Navajo Carpet ( 5'6" x 6'6" - 168 x 198 )

Handmade antique Art Deco Chinese rug in green and yellow shades. The rug is from the beginning of 20th century in original condition, it has some signs of age. -condition: origi...

Hand-knotted wool and hailing from 1920s China, this 9x11 antique Chinese Art Deco rug is a one-of-a-kind new curation from Rug & Kilim. On the Design: This period piece features ...

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 8'9" x 11'6"- 267 x 351 )

Made with hand-knotted wool in France circa 1920-1930, this 10x15 antique French Art Deco rug is an extremely collectible piece from Leleu Decorateur—the work of an iconic family lab...

Antique Chinese Art Deco rug, size: 11'10" x 17'0".

Antique Hand-Knotted Persian Heriz Oriental Carpet A one-of-a-kind antique Persian Heriz oriental carpet, hand-knotted with medium thickness wool pile. Featuring a central medallion...

Rugs of this type were commissioned by the Armenian-British Benlian company, which had a workshop active in Tabriz during the first half of the 20th Century specialising in weaving c...

1920s Chinese Peking Carpet 5' 2" x 7' 8"

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 7' 10'' x 9' 7'' - 238 x 292 )

Early 20th Century Irish Donegal Arts & Crafts Carpet 10'8" x 13'3"-325 x 405

Handmade in wool and originating circa 1920-1930, this 3x3 rug is a rare and exciting new curation in Rug & Kilim’s collection of antique hooked rugs. On the Design: Featuring an ...

Beautiful antique Serapi hand-knotted wool rug with a red field. This Persian rug has a beige frame and multicolor accents in a gorgeous all-over geometric multi medallion floral mot...

Museum Quality Antique Silk Hereke Fine 100% Silk High Quality Silk Hereke 9'8" x 13'10" 295cm x 422cm "This is one of the highest quality antiq...

Antique Persian N.W Persia rug 4'10" H x 3'0" W, in small rug size, circa 1920. This Fine floral wool rug features a repeating small-scale floral design throughout, iterated both in ...