Early 1900s Rugs and Carpets

Antique Bidjar Rugs Bidjar is a town in Persian Kurdistan located in north-west Persia. The Bidjar name is also used to describe the antique rugs that were produced in the many villa...

Antique Samarkand Rugs: The desert oasis of Khotan was an important stop on the Silk Road. The people of Khotan were expert carpet weavers who produced high quality antique rugs and ...

Antique Samarkand Rugs: The desert oasis of Khotan was an important stop on the Silk Road. The people of Khotan were expert carpet weavers who produced high quality antique rugs and ...

Antique Bessarabian Rugs / Kilims in both pile and tapestry weaving technique are some of the more beautiful carpets to have been produced in Europe. Many of the Bessarabian Kilims w...

Antique Samarkand Rugs: The desert oasis of Khotan was an important stop on the Silk Road. The people of Khotan were expert carpet weavers who produced high quality antique rugs and ...

Antique hand made Afghan Baluch rug in original good condition. This rug is in brick red shade with repeating design. -condition: original good, -circa: 1900s, -size: 3' x 5...

Antique Persian Mohtashem Rugs – Antique Rugs By Mohtashem From Kashan – Ustad Mohtashem is one of the most revered weavers of Kashan. His rugs are some of the highest quality Persian weaving. The town of Kashan located in central Iran between Isfahan and Tehran is often referred to as the greatest weaving center in western Persia. Since the 3rd quarter of the 19th century and for about 30 years, the finest and most delicate area rugs of wool and silk were woven by arguably the most respected ustadan (master weaver), Zufilkhar Ed Din Mohtashem. These fine Persian rugs are noted for their use of purple and ruby red silk bindings for the selvedges. They are characterized by a particular style, color and use of imported merino wool. Whether signed or unsigned, antique Mohtashem Kashan rugs are considered the crème de la crème of all antique Kashan rugs. In modern times, the Mohtashem name is well known, but very little is known about his origins. It remained a mystery whether or not Mohtasham was simply a trade name, or whether he had actually existed. There is a legend going around according to which Hadji Mollah Mohammad Hassan Mohtashem of Kashan was a well-to-do businessman, famous for his textiles. However, in the 1880’s business was bad owing to the importing of machine-worked textiles from Europe. The story goes that Mohtashem had married a young woman from Sultanabad, who had brought with her from her city of origin the ancient tradition of the knotted carpet. In view of the fact that business did not seem to be picking up, his wife wove a carpet using merino wool imported from Manchester. Upon completion of the carpet, local merchants were so enthusiastic that they commissioned more similar ones. This drove Mohtasham not only to ask his wife to start weaving again, but also to train other weavers of Kashan to produce carpets using this model. Thus, according to the legend of the bazaar, the art of the carpet began again; it had been lost in Kashan since the fall of the Safavid dynasty in 1723. This sparked a revival of the art of the carpet in Kashan; in 1890 there were only three operating looms, and that these became one thousand five hundred in 1900 and four thousand in 1949. This specific Mohtashem carpet exemplifies how art can influence the onlooker. To appreciate such a great work of art, no great knowledge is needed; all one needs to enjoy this carpet is mere observation and attention to detail. This Mohtashem, woven with high quality kourk wool and an extremely fine weave, is unusual with its all-over design of delicate scrolling floral vines and palmettes in soft blues and ivory colors. The combination of the colors used coupled with the exceptional condition and the fact that Mohtashem rugs are never found in runner sizes make this a truly rare and magnificent work of art. What did you imagine as you read that just now? No doubt it was an elegant and refined weaving graced with curvilinear flora that winds its way through and around a commanding medallion. A rug that draws dropped jaws from anyone that beholds its magnificence. A sea of swirling ruby tones, indigo, sapphire — a rug as bejeweled and becoming as a sultans own palace. The image may seem fantastic, but in truth antique Mohtashem rugs boast just these types of elements. Mohtashem rugs from city of Kashan are some of the finest rugs to emerge from the major Persian weaving centers of old and are synonymous with the quality one would expect from an antique Persian rug. History Of Antique Persian Mohtasham: The 19th century Persian Mohtasham rugs, are the rarest of all the antique rugs that were woven in the city of Kashan in the modern day country of Iran. These fine and beautiful antique rugs utilize color palettes and designs that are not exactly traditional. The reflective quality of the rugs’ surface comes from high grade lamb’s wool used to create these elite master weave carpets. The truly extraordinarily fine knotted antique Mohtasham rugs are difficult to locate. These magnificent antique Persian rugs tend to employ either an antique leaf, allover blossoms with intricate detail or a teardrop medallion pattern. The antique Persian Mohtashem carpets that date from the mid 19th century or before are the most prized of this style. Earth tones and pastels that have been softened over time are the colors used. Some of the most beautiful Mohtasham rugs will have a background that is gold or antique ivory to reflect the exquisite detail of the fine Persian carpets. Private collections are usually the only place that very old antique...

Antique Bessarabian Rugs / Kilims in both pile and tapestry weaving technique are some of the more beautiful carpets to have been produced in Europe. Many of the Bessarabian Kilims w...

Elegant tribal Caucasian Kazak rug made of fine wool with beautifully executed geometric motifs of people and plants medallions surrounded by intricate blue Border. The rug handwoven...

Soumak rugs (also spelled Sumak) – This construction technique produces a flat-weave rug that is thick, strong and exceptionally durable. Unlike kilims, Soumak rugs are not reversibl...

Antique Kilim Stylish Geometric Design 9'10'' X 5'8'' one of a kind 1 of 1

1900s Antique Karabagh Rug, handmade and hand-knotted

Ca.1900 Antique Uzbek Samarkand Rug 8'1'' X 4'11''

One of the most unusual Turkish Carpets with 100% the softest wool that has existed. Made with vegetable dyes and has the artist's signature on it from Ca.1900. One of a kind and col...

Shirvan rugs – The historic Khanate or administrative district of Shirvan produced many highly decorative antique rugs that have a formality and stylistic complexity that is found in...

Antique Samarkand Rugs: The desert oasis of Khotan was an important stop on the Silk Road. The people of Khotan were expert carpet weavers who produced high quality antique rugs and ...

Antique Turkman Bokhara rug, small size An antique Turkman Bokhara rug, size 4'7" x 3'10", circa 1900. This handsome hand-woven geometric rug features a symmetrical design allover...

The city of Zanjan lies in the north-western area of Iran, this ancient city sprung up through salt mining in the area and was an important stop in the Silk Routes of Iran. Zanjan ca...

Antique Turkish Art Deco Rug 9'0'' X 5'6'', authentic and vintage with an unusual design and its from early-19th century with wool on cotton founda...

This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...

Antique Art Deco Rug Handmade Chinese Rug 10x13 1920 10' x 18' 305cm x 549cm "Magnificent oversized antique Oushak in an incredible colorway and easy design and incredible size. A...

1900s Antique Tribal Bochara Rug, handmade and hand-knotted

Woven around 1900, this early 20th-century Persian Khamseh rug showcases the geometric elegance and folk charm characteristic of the tribal weavings of southwestern Iran. At its cent...

Ca.1900 Antique Mahal Stylish Floral Design 11'5''x10'7''

Antique Uzbek Samarkand Rug 8'10'' X 4'7'', tribal and traditional, antique and vintage, wool on cotton foundation

Size: 7ft 2in x 4ft 0in (219 x 121cm). Antique Kurdish rug with colourful shrub design. Circa 1900 This rug is an outstanding example of Kurdish weaving, the colourful shrub desi...

Antique Agra Rugs Agra has been a major center of area rug and carpet production since the great period of Mughal art in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. When the carpet indu...

Early-19th Century Antique Decorative Khotan Samarkand Rug 8'10'' x 5'3'

Rug Number 31929 Size 12' 0" X 17' 4" Design Mashad Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture Pile Weave Origin Iran Age Antique/Vintage

Antique Indian Rugs – Not all the rugs that were woven in India are easy to categorize. That is why we created this antique Indian rugs section. Here you will find Indian rugs of whi...

Antique Central Asian Khotan Sarmarkand Rug 8'0'' X 4'9''

Antique Uzbek Samarkand Rug 8'8'' X 4'10'', tribal and traditional, antique and vintage, wool on cotton foundation

Antique Turkish Oushak rugs have been woven in Western Turkey since the beginning of the Ottoman period. Historians attributed to them many of the great masterpieces of early Turkish...

Antique handmade Persian Sarouk runner in red wool and floral design. The rug made in 1900s and it is in original good condition.  

Antique Amritsar Rugs – The spectacular rugs of Amritsar capture the exotic style of India while incorporating a subtle colonial influence. This convergence of eastern and western st...

Antique Turkish Oushak rugs have been woven in Western Turkey since the beginning of the Ottoman period. Historians attributed to them many of the great masterpieces of early Turkish...

19th Century Antique Khotan Samarkand Rug 8'5'' X 4'10''

Antique Uzbek Samarkand Rug 8'4'' X 5'8'', tribal and traditional, antique and vintage, wool on cotton foundation

Antique collectible Persian Shiraz rug in original good condition. The rug is in rust shade with navy blue and white details. -condition: original good, -circa: 1900s, -siz...

one of a kind 1 of 1 more info upon request Antique Bessarabian Stylish Floral Design 13'8'' X 5'8''

Shirvan rugs – The historic Khanate or administrative district of Shirvan produced many highly decorative antique rugs that have a formality and stylistic complexity that is found in...

A colorful antique early 20th century Turkish Oushak rug in predominant bright orangy/red field and fresh ivory colored border. 11'11'' x 13'9'' Antique Turkish Oushak rugs have been woven in Western Turkey since the beginning of the Ottoman period...

Antique Samarkand Rugs: The desert oasis of Khotan was an important stop on the Silk Road. The people of Khotan were expert carpet weavers who produced high quality antique rugs and ...

972 - antique boukara silk rug.

Antique Bessarabian Stylish Floral Design 9' X 6'

Antique Malayer Rug 4.9 X 3.5 , handmade and hand-knotted, tribal rug , Wool on cotton foundation, authentic Persian Carpet

An archaic and unique antique hand-knotted rug produced by the nomads in Central Anatolia by the turn of the century for their daily use rather than re-sale purpose. Lustrous wool pi...

1900 Antique Flat Weave Kilim Rug 6'4'' X 4'6''

Handmade antique Peking Chinese rug in beige and blue colours. The rug is from the beginning of 20th century in original good condition. -condition: original good, -circa: 1900...

1900s Antique Bochara Rug, handmade and hand-knotted

Antique Chinese Rugs, as opposed to most of the antique rug productions, were woven almost exclusively for internal consumption. Since they were mostly sheltered from European and We...

An antique Oushak rug from Turkey dating back to the early 1900s, now joining Rug & Kilim’s coveted Antique & Vintage collection. Hand-knotted in fine quality wool, the runner derive...

A wonderful early 20th century Persian Kurdish runner with a narrow stylized floral pattern in the center, and surrounded by a wide complex border with a wide stylized floral pattern...

A Kashmir rug is a hand-knotted oriental rug from Kashmir valley in India, which is associated with Kashmiri handicrafts. Kashmir rugs or carpets have intricate designs that are prim...

Antique Turkish Oushak rugs have been woven in Western Turkey since the beginning of the Ottoman period. Historians attributed to them many of the great masterpieces of early Turkish...

Measures: 6'5 x 12'5 Antique Persian Kurdish Gallery Rug with an Intricate Floral Pattern 6'5 x 12'5. Keivan Woven Arts/ rug/A24-0804, country of origin / type: Iran / Kurdish, circa...

Antique Turkish Oushak rugs have been woven in Western Turkey since the beginning of the Ottoman period. Historians attributed to them many of the great masterpieces of early Turkish...

1900s Antique Bochara Rug, handmade and hand-knotted Tribal carpet

Antique Turkish Oushak rugs have been woven in Western Turkey since the beginning of the Ottoman period. Historians attributed to them many of the great masterpieces of early Turkish...

Antique Kilim Stylish Geometric Runner Rug, flat weave and handmade ,woolen rug with geometric design, vegetable dyes and tribal rug and made by some of the best Flat weavers during ...