Early 1900s Rugs and Carpets

This Heriz Serapi Persian carpet circa 1900 in pure wool and vegetable dyes features a central octagonal medallion and multiple borders in organic colors of red, blue, green, cream, ...

Much in the medallion Heriz style, this west Persian, finely knotted semi-geometric scatter from an accomplished atelier working in the “Halvaie” quality, host a dark blue field centred by a cardinal red scalloped and leaf-edged medallion. Short trees with writhing ecru branches grow from each end of the field and these latter closely embrace the medallion. Rose curvy-stepped corners. Red reversing turtle...

Kelleh Palace Size True Nomadic Karabagh Rug About: What an incredible piece this is. You simply won't find another like this; rare size antique rug that is an in-between size of an...

An outstanding antique Isfahan rug, handwoven circa 1900 with a classical floral medallion on an ivory field and indigo border. Finely woven with great wool and fabulous secondary co...

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...

Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Carpet ( 9' x 13' 4'' - 275 x 405 )

This antique Persian Kashkouli carpet in pure handspun wool and vegetable dyes circa 1900 features a central stylized "crab" medallion representing the four elements of earth, fire, ...

A stunning antique Kazak rug, handwoven in the Caucasus mountains of central Asia circa 1900. The design features 3 striking medallions on an indigo field and unusual gold border. No...

Antique Chinese Ningxia rug, size: 5'9" x 6'4".

Handmade antique American Hooked rug in floral design. The rug has been made in the beginning of 20th century in USA. It is in original condition, has some signs of age. - Conditi...

An early 20th century Persian Baluch rug with an incredible tribal pattern containing three large diamond medallions with scrolled stylized vines and woven in crimson, light and dark...

Early 20th Century W. Persian Kurdish Runner Carpet 3'5" x 11'8" - 104 x 356

An incredible early 20th century Persian Sarouk rug with the most elaborate central medallion with densely woven scrolling vine and floral pattern woven in myriad colors including co...

Dazkiri rug. A wonderful example of village weaving rug from Western Turkey, from the twilight years of a centuries-old tradition. Every tribal group in th...

Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Carpet ( 14'2" x 20'6"- 430 x 625 cm )

Our traditional Caucasian Kazak rug is inspired by tribal patterns. Neutral color schemes are well-complemented with the panel all-over design. This rug is a deal for flooring or wal...

Hand knotted in one of the most widely respected rug capitals of Persia in 1900, this antique Kerman Lavar piece utilizes a combination of lotus palmette motifs with jubilant, forgiv...

Are you looking for an antique carpet to uplift your home? Then look no further! This Fine Antique Rug is a beautiful example of traditional rugs wov...

A cute gorgeous hand knotted antique Ersari rug,this piece remained us of an exceptional example of the upholding of the original characteristics and represents the best of Turkman w...

A fabulous antique Isfahan rug, woven circa 1900. The design features a large circular medallion on a rich red field of flowers and vines surrounded by an elegant red border. Finely ...

An incredible vintage Egyptian Tabriz patterned woven in100% silk with a beautiful central multi-lobed floral medallion woven in pink gold, indigo, crimson, and natural colored silk....

Antique French Tapestry Rare Fountain and scenery Large Tapestry 5x7 1920 Circa 1920 "A magnificent antique French tapestry depicting a scenic river including a fountain and a larg...

A wonderful antique tribal rug, woven by the nomadic Qashqai tribe circa 1900. The design features three geometrical medallions on a mid indigo field surrounded by an ivory border. F...

Antique Persian Kashan rug, size: 4'2" x 6'6".

Hamadan is the capital of an eponymous province, and it’s one of the oldest cities in Persia. It’s also one of Persia’s most productive and diverse weaving centers. Like other cities...

An unusual, turn of the century Antique Persian Tabriz with a warm ivory field and whimsical design incorporating animals and floral motifs. A finely woven, sophisticated carpet with...

Pao Tao rug from north central China Age: circa 1900 Dimensions: 4′.9"x3′.0" (145×91 cm) The navy blue field displays a pictorial pattern with a central thr...

A beautifully woven, exceptional quality, early 20th century Bakhtiari Mission Malayer runner with three large-scale floral medallions on an indigo background, surrounded by an even ...

Antique Malayer Rug 7'2'' x 10'0''. The slightly abrashed warm tomato field displays a floating pattern of hooked cartouches, rayed nested lozenges, hooked or stepped diamonds and as...

This stunning antique Persian saddlebag is a unique piece of craftsmanship from the Afschar tradition. Hand-knotted in the early 1900s, this versatil...

Graceful tapestry Aubusson runner with floral details all around, consisting of an ivory color field and pink tones for the floral depictions. Made in France, c. 1900's. Dimensions: ...

Ca.1900 Antique Khotan Samarkand Rug 8'10'' X 5'3''

This handcrafted Kazak wool rug features a vibrant red color scheme with delicate accents of green, yellow, and blue. It is beautifully adorned with an intricate all-over design. Th...

Various styles of vigorously drawn leaves in light blue and orange decorate the centrally organized red field of this circa 1900 Oushak from west Turkey. The light blue main border s...

This charming handmade antique Native American Navajo wool rug, dating back to the 1900s, is a testament to traditional craftsmanship and artistry. Measuring 2.2 ft x 2.5 ft (67 cm x...

The weaving of flat-woven cotton carpets known as dhurries is cited in Mughal chronicles of the 15th century. Probably one of the earliest forms of floor covering, dhurries were wove...

Antique Chinese Peking Rug, Size: 9' 2'' x11' 8''

A beautiful little antique pryer rug, handwoven in The Caucasus mountains, possibly in Dagestan, circa 1900. It features a traditional Mihrab design on a deep indigo lozenge field wi...

This one of a kind antique rug was handwoven in 1900 it features a repeat diamond pattern through the center with motif details woven inside, all of this is on a light beige/ cream b...

A stunning antique Senneh Kilim rug, measuring 3'6" in width and 4'10" in length. Known for their intricate compositions and exceptional weaves, Senneh Kilim rugs are prized for thei...

Turkoman rugs and carpets are woven in the region east of the Caspian Sea known as West Turkestan, populated by nomadic tribes. The design element that distinguishes this type of rug...

This handmade antique Afghan Baluch kilim rug, dating back to the 1900s, is a captivating example of traditional craftsmanship. Measuring 3.5 feet (106 cm) in width and 3.9 feet (120...

Early 20th Century Persian Pictorial Lavar Kirman rug depicting Taj al-Saltaneh (1884 – January 25, 1936) who was a princess of the Qajar dynasty. She...

A finely woven Amritsar carpet with a rare avocado green field and soft pink border. An open, all-over floral design. A medium, soft wool pile that is fantastic under foot. This turn...

Description: A finely hand-knotted Indian Amritsar rug, measuring 14.9' x 11.10', crafted circa 1900. Woven in the renowned weaving center of Amritsar during the early 20th century, ...

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...

Fachralo Kazak rug from Armenia,southwest Caucasus Age: circa 1900 Measurements: 7′.4"x5′.3" (224×160 cm) This unusual Fachralo Kazak has khaki re-entrant squares above and below ...

Antique Heriz/Serapi Rug 8'7'' x 10'10''. All "Serapis" are higher grades of Heriz carpets, but this is more probably a Gorevan Heriz, with a big pattern of strongly serrated giant l...

India, circa 1900 Handwoven.

All over Herati flower design, antique Bidjar Persian rug in a variety of muted colors, rug EMB-9537-04-P13030, country of origin / type: Iran / Bidjar, circa 1900 This magnificen...

Rug designed by Emma Salzman, Finland, early 1900's. Rya technique. Handwoven wool. Measurements: H: 349 cm/ 11' 5 7/16" W. 185 cm/ 6 26/32"

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A graceful and color rich wedding carpet,this finely woven rug was created in the town of Lavar near the city of Kerman.Designed with hexagonal shapes,r...

Enjoying pristine, hand knotted silk originating from Persia in 1900, this antique Kashan rug marries the intricacy of traditional lotus flowers and Islmi vine scrolls with an uncomm...

Antique Caucasian rug, size: 3'6" x 6'4".

Large Antique Persian Tabriz rug with all-over Herati design. Keivan Woven Arts/ rug/ DAN-1700, country of origin / type: Iran / Tabriz, circa 1910 Measures: 12'8 x 18'5. This magn...

A boldly drawn "Mishan Malatyer" from the eponymous town, the navy field is decorated by a unidirectional boteh pattern and is centered by a striking, large, gently scalloped ivory m...

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...

Capture the essence of traditional Peruvian craftsmanship with this handmade antique Kilim wool rug from the 1900s. Measuring 5.5 ft x 7 ft (168 cm x 213 cm), this rug is in good con...

Handmade antique Farahan style rug in original good condition. The rug is from the beginning of 20th century made in floral and geometric designs. - Condition: Original good, -...