Early 1900s Rugs and Carpets

This charming early American hand-hooked rug was crafted in the early 1900s in the New England region of the United States. Featuring a classic floral design, the rug displays blossoms in brilliant vintage tones, radiating warmth, character, and nostalgic beauty. Antique hooked rugs are celebrated for their unique blend of folk art creativity and unpretentious simplicity. This piece is a wonderful example—both artistic and heartfelt—showcasing the resourcefulness and imaginative spirit of its maker. Created from repurposed materials and hand-dyed wool, it reflects a tradition where everyday utility met artistic expression. A delightful and authentic piece of Americana, ideal for collectors of folk art or anyone drawn to the beauty of handmade heritage. Dimensions: 2’ 1” x 3’ 4” Date of Manufacture: Early 1900s Place of Origin: America Material: Wool and cotton pile on a burlap foundation Condition: Wear consistent with age and use The Persian Knot, SKU 1451 American Hooked Rugs, Vintage Hooked Rugs, Early American Hooked Rugs, American Rag Rugs, Antique Rug, Antique Rugs, Antique Carpets, Vintage Carpets, Handwoven Rugs, Vintage Artisan Rugs, Antique Handmade Rugs, Sustainability, Vintage Distressed Rugs, Allover Design Rug, Mid Century Modern Rugs, Vintage Rag Rugs, Vintage Wool Rag Rugs...

Antique Persian Malayer Shabby Chic Rug 4'6'' x 6'7''

An antique Persian silk Tabriz carpet from the turn of the 20th century.

Made with hand-knotted wool in China circa 1900-1910, this 9x11 antique Chinese rug is a rare Peking rug of exceptional beauty and quality—an exciting new curation from Rug & Kilim’s...

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...

Early 20th Century English Arts & Crafts Ingrain Carpet 11' 4''x 15'-345 x 457

Auburn Red, Antique Persian Serapi Heriz, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Some Wear, Clean, Oversized, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Traditi...

Rust-orange, brown, red and ivory make up the main colors in this elegant wool Jajim. Wove by hand with a stripe geometric design. Both the color and pattern make this piece easy to ...

Early 20th Century N. Indian Indian Amritsar Carpet 11' x 13'6" - 335 x 411

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 styles results in an exceptionally alluring appearance that has been beloved by western consumers historically and today. The outstanding old Amritsar carpets were created by influential exporters to fuel the demand for exotic rugs...

Antique Chinese - Peking rug. Size: 8'0" x 9'5".

This exquisite Persian Baluch rug is a testament to fine craftsmanship and timeless design. Hand-knotted in the early-to-mid 20th century, it features a traditional Oriental pattern ...

Very beautiful and fine Aubusson tapestry with a nice design featuring two cows under the tree , with beautiful natural colours, with yellow, beige, brown and green, entirely and fin...

Size: 5ft 11in x 4ft 1in (180 x 125cm). Antique Tekke Turkmen ‘dip khali’ rug with scarce aubergine ground colour. Circa 1900. These rugs are considered to be ‘half size’ rugs; ha...

Originating from Persia between 1900-1910, this antique traditional Persian rug is hand knotted in naturally iridescent silk to complement an extremely Fine all-over field design. Th...

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...

This Persian Zele Sultan Bakhtiari carpet circa 1906 consists of handspun wool and natural vegetable dyes. The inscription at the top reads, "Woven by orde...

Fit for a Rothschild, this large antique French tapestry-woven carpet shows a large, layered oval medallion with an ivory central panel enclosing a detailed rose bouquet., all on a s...

Size: 1ft 11in x 2ft 0in (59 x 60cm). Antique Baluch saddle bag face with 'bird' design. Circa 1900. The saddle bag is of well known 'bird' design, often these are considered to ...

Size: 14ft 1in x 10ft 11in (430 x 332cm). Antique Mahal carpet of very good large room size in pastel colours. Circa 1900. The carpet has an all over floral design in soft pastel ...

A rare antique tribal rug from Central Turkey, with thick, shaggy pile, originally meant to function as a bed in the weaver’s household - “yatak” means bed in Turkish. Apparently ...

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...

Rug Number 32181 Size 9' 0" x 13' 3" Design Tabriz Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture Pile Weave Origin Iran Age Antique/Vintage

Handmade Antique Afghan Beshir Collectible Chuval Rug from the 1900s: Dimensions: This rectangular chuval rug measures approximately 1.5 feet (46 cm) in width and 4.8 feet (146 cm) ...

Handmade antique Middle Eastern rug in red and blue shades. The rug is from the beginning of 20th century in original good condition. -condition: original good, -circa: 1900s, ...

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: 18ft 5in x 5ft 0in (562 x 153cm). Antique East Caucasian Avar kilim of very large size and classic design. Circa 1900. A good example of a traditio...

This borderless BaoTou features a spotted deer gazing at a phoenix flying above. An enormous tree grows to the left and ranges of wavy 3-dimensional mountains frame the deer. Multi...

Beautiful Collection of Romanian Antique Bessarabian Kilims and Rugs 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 were woven around the mid to late 19th century, though some do date back to the 18th century as well. This production that carried into the early twentieth century under late Ottoman Turkish rule in an area corresponding to modern Bulgaria and Romania, they stand right on the cusp of European and Oriental carpet weaving. Many of the designs are floral patterns made in a naturalistic western style utilizing brown or black ground, not unlike certain Karabaghs from the Caucauses. But others, particularly flat weaves, reflect the tradition of Turkish kilims from nearby Anatolia, although in a distinctive Bessarbian palette. In either case they are supremely decorative rugs. History Of Antique Flat Woven Bessarabian Kilim Rugs from Romania Bessarabian Kilims and carpets are flat woven rugs that originate in the Russian provinces of the Ukraine and Moldova in the late 1800’s to the early 1900’s. While most carpet experts will classify the flat woven rugs as Bessarabian they will often refer to the knotted pile carpets as Ukrainian. The Bessarabian carpets differ from antique Persian carpets in many ways. For example, unlike Persian carpets, Bessarabian rugs cannot be classified to a region according to the way the rugs were woven. Their weaves provide indications regarding the area for which they were created rather than for their classification. The markets these antique rugs were designed for could have fallen into different categories such as a rural market or an urban one. But all other attributes were dismissed and all the Romani made area rugs and carpets are referred to as Bessarabian instead. Antique Romanian Bessarabian kilims are ornate and they come in a variety of designs as well color combinations. It’s not uncommon for some Bessarabian kilims to be more floral while others may feature more geometric patterns. Bessarabian carpets are made on carpet weaving looms similar to the ones used to make the French Aubusson rugs. These looms are wooden, and the rugs are flat woven / kilims. The best of these rug types were created in the 1700’s. The Russian Imperial Tapestry Factory was where these Romanian rugs were made, and the factory was created by none other than Peter the Great. He established the Russian Imperial Tapestry Factory following his return from England and France. He was inspired to create the factory after being in awe of the splendid Aubusson carpets, Savonnerie rugs, and Axminster carpets he saw while abroad. The beautiful carpets he admired while in Europe had already caught the eyes of his Russian contemporaries, and importing them was triggering a financial drain for the Russian treasury. For this reason, the Russian Imperial Tapestry Factory was used as a location for copying the French and English carpets Peter the Great and the Russian nobility desired. Demand for these lavishly luxurious rugs grew, and additional factories were created in villages. This region is from where these rugs got the name Bessarabian. The region is divided between two territories: the Republic of Moldova and Romania. Bessarabian rug weavers were country people who had a country taste. Though they were tasked with replicating the elaborate motifs of the European rugs, they added their own unique country’s flair to their borrowed rug patterns and designs. This more folksy or traditional approach to the European patterns...

An early 1900s Persian Lilian Runner in an Allover Floral Design in abrash navy blue. The Lilian runner has an all-over floral pattern set in an abrash navy blue field. The flowers have beautiful shades of green, blue, red, and pink bringing ageless beauty to this rug. This wonderful runner is over 100 years old and in very good condition and retains its colors and beauty. Dimensions: 3’ x 7’ 3” Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Persia Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation with natural vegetable dyes Condition: Wear consistent with age and use Antique Persian Runners...

A stunning early 20th century Chinese Feti rug with a chic brown, white, and indigo color palette woven with a large central medallion containing a vase potted with peonies, and a la...

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 ...

This beautiful antique Persian saddlebag from the Afschar region is a testament to exceptional craftsmanship and cultural heritage. Hand-knotted in 1...

Antique Chinese Peking Rug 8' 4" x 9' 10"

Early 20th Century S.W. Persian Afshar Carpet ( 4'2" x 6' - 127 x 183 ) Afshar weavers excel at repurposing textile patterns as rug designs. In this case as rust ground displays cruc...

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...

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...

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...

Rug Number 31584 Size 11' 0" X 17' 0" Design Tuareg Collection Antique/Vintage Material Reed & Leather Texture Pile Weave Origin Africa Age Antique/Vintage

Late 19th Century Persian Malayer Carpet ( 11' 10" x 16' 6" - 360 x 503 cm)

Donegal Carpet Ireland 10’4” x 13”6” - 315 x 411 Early 20th century; c. 1910 Wool pile of symmetric knots on a wool foundation Designed by Gavin Morton The Donegal factory in Killybe...

Hand-knotted in wool and hailing from Turkey circa 1900-1920, this 6x10 Antique Khotan rug is a rare new curation from Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Samarkand rugs often reflect a ...

Antique European Rug 10'9''x8'9'

A beautiful early 20th century Persian Bidjar runner with a field woven with an all-over repeated multi-colored floral pattern set against an abrash indigo background, surrounded by ...

Early 20th Century Irish Donegal Arts & Crafts Carpet 5'7" x 7'9" - 170 x 296

Antique Fine Pure Silk Ninghshia Rug Chinese Peking Tapestry 3'1" x 5' 93cm x 152cm Circa 1900 "This is a rare Museum Quality Antique Chinese pure silk Ningxia Ningshia rug...

This antique Hadji Jalili Tabriz rug is skillfully sourced by N A S I R I through extensive research and travels. Located in northwest Iran, the city of Tabriz was the earliest capit...

Antique Persian Heriz Area Rug       

Antique Afshar rug 3'11'' x 5'8''.

Chinese - Art Deco rug. Measures: 10'3" x 13'8".

Rare Antique Peking Camel Hair Chinese Art Deco Ningxia Rug Qing Dynasty Beige Size: 8'9" x 11'8" 266cm x 356cm Circa 1900 "This is a magnificent Collector One of a kind fine quality Antique Peking Chinese Art Deco Qing Dynasty rug...

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug 2' 9"x 2' 9"

A fabulous antique Qashqai rug, handwoven by the eponymous nomadic tribe circa 1900 with a geometrical 3 medallion design on an indigo field and gr...

Handwoven in a wool flatweave and originating from Ukraine circa 1900, this 14x19 antique Bessarbian kilim with floral patterns is one of the most special and exciting new pieces to ...

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 ...

Early 20th Century Chinese Peking Carpet ( 14'2" x 19'9" - 432 x 602 )

A fine Senneh rug characterised by a medallion and pendants pattern, this placed within an ivory cartouche layered over a blue background. The composition is completely filled by the...

Size: 14ft 2in x 4ft 3in (433 x 129cm). Antique Caucasian Kuba region 'Konagkend' runner, with all over repeat design. Circa 1900. The dark indigo field is filled with finely draw...

Beautiful Antique Mahal hand-knotted wool rug with a red-rust color field. This Persian rug has blue, peach, and beige hues throughout the allover floral motif. This rug measures 5'...

Made with hand-knotted wool circa 1900-1920, this 3x16 antique Persian runner rug of Mahal provenance is one of the most exciting new curations from Rug & Kilim’s rare classics—a bre...

19th Century W. Chinese Kansu Runner Carpet 3'8" x 17'3".

This antique Hadji Jalili Tabriz rug is skillfully sourced by N A S I R I through extensive research and travels. Located in northwest Iran, the city of Tabriz was the earliest capit...

The navy ground displays a flattened hexagon lightly scalloped medallion with cartouche and anchor pendants, with a supporting dense small flower and vine pattern. The elaborate exte...

A stunning early 20th century Chinese Peking rug with a rich dark indigo field surrounded by a border of mirrored repeated swirl...

Age: 1900 Colors: blue, white, red, yellow Pile: flatweave Wear Notes: 4, staining typical to age Material: cotton Antique Indian dhurrie that is timeless. Wear Guide: Vinta...

Rug Number 31404 Size 8' 0" X 9' 8" Design Peking Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture Pile Weave Origin China Age Antique

An antique Persian, Malayer, pictorial carpet from the turn of the 20th century.

Originating from Persia between 1900-1910, this antique Bidjar Persian rug enjoys tasteful highlights of complementary bronze-orange and ge...

Size: 10ft 7in x 8ft 4in (322 x 255cm). Antique Tekke Turkmen main carpet with 4 rows of 12 guls. Circa 1900. An interesting Tekke main carpet of room size, the soft pink / red f...

A chic early 20th century Chinese Mandarin rug with a pale orange field with a cream colored striped border with a central peony medallion with chrysanthe...

Beautiful antique Turkish Anatolian runner tug, hand knotted wool with a multi-color field in an allover geometric design, circa 1900s. This rug measures 5' 2" x 12' 6".

Handmade antique Afghan Baluch saddle bag in original condition, it has some age wear. The bag has been made in the beginning of the 20th century in original combination of colors. ...

Beautiful 1900s Kazak hand-knotted wool rug with a red color field. This piece has multicolor accents in an all-over Tribal motif. This rug measures 3'7" x 9'3".