Early 20th Century Rugs and Carpets

This is an antique runner rug from the Caucasus region with a rare and beautiful color composition. Of all the rugs of the oriental world, it is the work of the Caucasian weavers ...

Beautiful antique Chinese Art Deco rug with a beige field and orange border with multicolored accents and an all over floral design. This rug measures 4' 0" x 6' 8" circa 1920.

Handmade in wool and originating circa 1920-1930, this 2x3 antique rug is a rare and exciting new curation in Rug & Kilim’s collection of American hooked rugs. On the Design: Admi...

An antique Persian Afshar accent rug handmade during the Early 20th century. Measures: 4' 8" x 6' 5"

An antique Persian Kurdish accent rug. The field is divided into a tile hexagon repeat in buff, darkest slate and red-brown. There are abstract floral and “umbrella” patterns in the ...

An antique Persian Malayer accent rug. Rust Herati corners frame a kilim design tall, light brown abrashed field featuring a nested kilim-style medallion. The blue-grey border has ge...

An antique Persian Kurdish Bidjar rug. An enormous serrated straw octagon and two vertical similar half octagons dominate the abrashed blue-grey field with floating side filler light...

An antique Persian Afshar accent rug. An arrowhead finialed pole medallion of three conjoint serrated brown diamonds centers the dove grey field with its myriad of chickens, peacocks...

An antique Persian Bidjar accent rug. On a ground wildly abrashing from dove grey to nearly black, rows of disc flowers thrive on dark stem, one or three per plant in an unusual allo...

An antique Persian Malayer accent rug. The dark blue field supports a double lozenge pole medallion. The red lozenges are both stepped but of radically different sizes. Rosettes, sma...

An antique Persian Malayer accent rug. An unusual west Persian village scatters with a dark blue slightly abrashed field elegantly adorned with a thin central axis ending in large fl...

An antique Persian Tabriz accent rug. Iconically Tabriz, this dozar format scatter features a pendanted, scalloped oval medallion with palmettes, lancet leaves and vigorous vines. Th...

An antique Persian Senneh accent rug. The decisively abrashed slate field of this Kurdish town scatter from western Persia displays an allover large scale pattern of three columns of...

A true representation of elegance and sophistication, this flat-woven needlework dates back over 100 years, yet well preserved in its original quality. Acanthus-leaf motifs, Baroque ...

It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert materials. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry cleaning is reccommended. Antique Ottoman sar...

An early 20th century brightly colored vintage Tunisian rug with a center pattern in an all over geometric yellow motif. This rug measures at 9' x 13'6.

Handmade in wool and originating circa 1920-1930, this 2x3 antique rug is a rare and exciting new curation in Rug & Kilim’s collection of American hooked rugs. On the Design: Admi...

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, ...

pair of small kilims, which were perhaps originally the sides of two saddlebags, later eliminated because were worn out. They were woven by nomads with the wool they had available: f...

A fine-quality antique Tibetan throw-size pictorial rug. Would make for a great wall hanging too Measures: 2'5" x 5'

Early 20th Century W. Chinese Ningxia Rug 2'x2' 2"

77217, antique Persian Malayer runner with Victorian style, extra-long hallway runner 02'11 x 20'01. This hand knotted wool antique Persian Malayer runner features a dynamic all-over...

78989 Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug, 09'00 x 11'09. This exquisite hand-knotted wool antique Chinese Art Deco rug embodies the elegance and restrained beauty characteristic of early 2...

52607 Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 02'10 x 04'04. Woven like a forgotten verse from the highlands of Anatolia, this hand-knotted wool antique Turkish Oushak rug carries the mystique o...

This 11x15 antique rug is a Donegal design—hand-knotted in wool, believed to originate from Ireland circa 1910-1920. It’s a new curation from the European rug collection by Rug & Kil...

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

Beautiful antique Bakhtiari hand-knotted wool rug with a yellow field. This piece has a rusted-designed frame with multicolor accents on a gorgeous all-over classic floral design. ...

Handmade in wool and originating circa 1920-1930, this 2x3 antique rug is a rare and exciting new curation in Rug & Kilim’s collection of American hooked rugs. On the Design: Admi...

They do not come with inserts but bags made to the size to accommodate insert materials. Linen in the back. Zipper closure.

90009 Antique Red Persian Dragon Heriz Rug, 07'00 x 10'00. Step into a world of timeless elegance with this hand-knotted wool antique Persian Heriz dragon...

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...

Pillow case was fashioned from an early 20th century. Wedding shawl from Punjab, India. Linen in the back. It does not come with an insert but a bag ma...

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 8'x 9' 10" - 245 x 300 )

Ref 17029

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 8' 10'' x 11' 7'' - 270 x 353 cm )

A vintage Turkish tribal rug with a unique, whimsical design of bold geometric motifs in soft earthy colors of cream, rust orange and brown. The field is divided into three areas, ea...

71656 Antique Persian Shiraz Rug, 04'04 x 05'07. This hand-knotted wool antique Persian Shiraz rug is a poetic fusion of ancient tradition and modern tribal allure, where geometry me...

A beautiful hand knotted antique Chinese Peking wool rug with a peach field and multi-color accents in all-over Chinese botanical design. This rug measures 9' x 11'9".

The chapan has no lining but silk velvet edging. It is a large one. The warp threads are silk and the vert threads are cotton. Sleeve to sleeve : 83.4'' / 212 cm. Neck to hem: 57.4...

1930s Persian Lilihan in pretty blues and bronze tones Measures: 3'7'' x 4'11''.

Handmade in wool and originating circa 1920-1930, this 2x3 rug is a rare and exciting new curation in Rug & Kilim’s collection of antique hooked rugs. On the Design: Admirers of ...

1930s American Hooked Rug ( 6' x 8'4" - 183 x 254 )

The cream and tan honeycomb field supports a dark blue, strongly stepped Herati medallion with arrowhead finials, and en suite quarter medallion corners. Cream main border with rever...

A charming early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a sweet colors palette with a mint green field surrounded by a wide gold border, and all overlaid with myriad flowers includin...

Hand-knotted in wool, this 12x19 antique Persian Sarouk rug originating circa 1920-1930, with intricate floral patterns, is a masterpiece from one of the most sought-after weaving tr...

There is a group of later Chinese carpets which are characterized by geometric, often abstract patterns that seem inspired by Western sensibilities. What is puzzling however is that most of these weavings have been sourced in recent years in China itself, where they have been used in households ever since they were made. Whatever its origin, the resulting pattern of coloured lozenges has an outstanding three dimensional quality, and can be compared to the most important objects of twentieth century design.

Donegal Carpet Ireland 12’0” x 16”9” - 366 x 511 Early 20th century; c. 1910 Wool pile of symmetric knots on a wool foundation Designed by Gavin Morton The Donegal factory in Killybe...

Block printing in uzbekistan called ‘ chitgarlik’ and the block printer called a ‘chitgar’. Uzbek block prints unlike the most prints from Persia, and india are done on a coarse ha...

Hand-knotted in wool and originating from Russia circa 1920-1930, this collectible 4x5 antique rug is a very rare Caucasian rug of the titular Seychour (sometimes spelled Zeikhour) p...

An antique Persian Bidjar accent rug. The subtly abrashed light graphite field displays a rendering of the classic allover Avshan pattern with rounded octofoil rosettes and double ‘g...

A stunning Chinese Art Deco rug with the most wonderful gold field covered in sprigs of prunus blossoms and a small central chrysanthemum medallion all woven in indigos, violets, and...

An authentic early 20th-century room size Persian Mohajeran Sarouk carpet in predominantly navy Measures: 8'9''x 11'11" Investment-level Sarouk rugs were not produced after the 19...

Fine Antique Indian Amritsar brown carpet Size: 12'2" × 16'4" (370 × 497 cm) An early 20th century Indian Amritsar antique rug, the abrashed beige field with an all-over lozenge latt...

Lemon Chiffon Yellow, Antique Persian Kerman in Good Condition, All Over Flower Design, Even Wear, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Clean, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug...

Size: 11ft 9in x 10ft 2in (357 x 310cm). Rare antique Pirot / Sarkoy kilim of scarce design. A kilim of large room size, a truly outstanding example. Circa 1920. Pirot kilims are ...

76692 Distressed Antique Persian Tabriz Palace Rug with Rustic Relaxed Federal Style and The Ardabil Carpet Design 15'00 x 21'08. Balancing a tim...

Beautiful antique Heriz hand-knotted wool rug with a rust field. This Heriz rug has a navy blue frame and multi-color accents in a gorgeous all-over Medallion floral design. This ...

Age: 1910 Pile: Low Wear Notes: 2-3 Material: Wool on Cotton Vintage rugs are made by hand over the course of months, sometimes years. Their imperfections and wear are ev...