Early 20th Century Rugs and Carpets

Antique Persian Bidjar Rug, Early 20th Century Additional Information Dimensions: 4'6" W x 7'1" L Condition: Excellent original condition Origin: Persia Period: Early 20th Century

Pretty early 20th century Turkish rug entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation. Introducing our exquisite Turkish carpet from the early 20th century, imbued with h...

Early 20th Century Japanese Cotton Nabeshima Dantsu Carpet 3' x 5'10" - 91 x 178

an early 20th century persian serab light camel field scatter size rug Measures: 2'8'' x 4'7''

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug in Blue, Green, and Cream with Tribal Design. Keivan Woven Arts / rug EMB-22186-15067, country of origin / type: Caucasus / Kazak, circa late-19th Centu...

Antique American Woven Rug, Early 20th century Additional information: Dimension: 2'3" W x 5'8" L

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 Peking Beijing Carpet China" This beautiful antique Beijing Chinese rug, alive with exotic colors and patterns, presents charming bucolic sc...

Antique Persian Meshad Animal Hand Knotted Wool Carpet Size: 12'5" × 15'2" (378 × 462 cm). This antique Persian Meshad rug features an intricate all-over design of botanical motifs a...

An early 20th-century orange field antique Oushak Measures: 10'4” x 13'2”.

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...

Early 20th-century Persian bidjar room-size rug Measures: 8'3'' x 12'4''.

All 3D Carved & Emsossed Woven with Pure silk Safavid Golabetoon Technique With exotic Saffron Natural Dye

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...

Oversized Persian Tabriz Blue, Beige Handmade Rug 'Size Adjusted' Size: 15'0" × 16'0" (457 × 487 cm) An early 20th century Persian antique Tab...

Antique Persian Gallery Malayer Runner in Blue Background with Multi Colors. Keivan Woven Arts / rug EMB-22147-15078, country of origin / type: Iran / Malayer, circa 1910 Measures: 3...

78612 Antique Klagetoh Navajo Rug, 03'01 x 04'05. Emanating desert style design with incredible detail and texture, this handwoven Klagetoh Navajo rug is a captivating vision of wove...

This antique, circa 1900, Heriz rug has a shaded blue field with a central fox-red stepped medallion containing a shaded blue lozenge medallion with an angular hooked floral motif, t...

Antique Chinese Peking Rug, Size: 8' 4" x 7'

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 Chinese Peking Rug, Size: 6'0" x 8'10"

The antique Caucasian rugs get their name from the area in which they were made – the Caucasus. The Caucasus is a region that produces distinctive rugs since the end of the 18th cent...

Early 20th Century E. Persian Kirman Carpet 10' x 14'4" - 305 x 437

This antique, circa 1910, Karabagh rug has a wine-red field with an overall polychrome herati-pattern, in a charcoal-brown border with a dense polychrome floral vine between apricot ...

On offer is a rare antique Navajo rug, a truly magnificent piece of textile, circa 1920s-1930s. Distinguished in its massive size (68 by 110 inches), intricate designs and superb wor...

This antique, circa-1920, Kerman rug has a pistachio-yellow field with a central delicate floral lozenge with floral pendants, scrolling shaded pink and olive-green spandrels in each...

This antique, circa 1910, Malayer runner has a charcoal-blue field with and overall design of ivory, light blue and shaded fox-brown floral bouquets and floral motifs, in an ivory bo...

Tribal geometric designs run through the centre of this antique runner rug on a deep red background. A layered border encloses this. The handwoven rustic rug was constructed from han...

Early 20th Century Chinese Peking Carpet ( 11'1"x 14'7" - 340 x 442 )

Beautiful vintage Karajah hand-knotted Wool rug with a rust color field. This Kalajah rug has multi-color accents in a gorgeous all-over geometric design. This rug measures 3'8"x13'...

This antique, circa 1900, Irish Donegal rug has a deep red field with a central lozenge cartouche issuing at each side a mustard yellow part palmette with shaded pink flowerheads fla...

78640 Antique Crystal Navajo Rug, 02'00 x 03'07. Representing an exclusive category of Navajo carpets and signficantly rare, this antique Crystal Navajo rug is a captivating vision o...

The dominant pole medallion of three conjoint hexagonal panels is, out on a skinny conforming abrashed brown field decorated with sickle leaves, and with en suite half hexagons along...

an attractive example to American wool penny rugs.

Mid-20th Century Mashad Runner (fragment) Size: 2'4" × 14'0" (71 × 426 cm) A hand knotted wool antique Mashad runner (fragment) dating back to 1920. The main field displays a grid of...

Filikli rugs represent probably the earliest, most primitive form of weaving known to mankind, veritably untouched over the course of a few thousand years. These were originally inte...

A large accent size early 20th century Persian Malayer rug featuring an abstract pattern Measures: 4'1" x 6'

Antique Chinese - Bao Tou Rug, Size: 2'3"x4'9"

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 8'7" x 11' - 262 x 335 )

Bakhtiari Rug, Early 20th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 5'9" W x 6'9" L

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...

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...

Hand-knotted in wool circa 1920-1930, this 3x5 antique Moroccan rug is believed to hail from the Azilal tribe. On the Design: This piece enjoys a rich brown background with a beige lattice pattern, or “lozenge” diamonds...

Spanish Rugs – Although Spain is not generally thought of as a rug producing region, Spanish rugs represent the most venerable and honored tradition of rug production in Europe, goin...

Antique N.E Persian Khorasan Rug In Diagonal Paisley Design with Gray & Sand. Keivan Woven Arts rug/EN-14725, origin/ Iran / Khorasan. Measures: 8'0 x 10'10 This spectacu...

Antique Persian Kurdish Kilim Gallery Runner with Geometric Medallion Design. Keivan Woven Arts / rug X23-0610-1876, country of origin / type: Iran / Kilim, circa 1910 Measures: 4'11...

Handwoven in wool and originating from France circa 1920-1930, this 9x11 antique French Needlepoint rug features a red field and floral medallions in navy blue, chartreuse green and ...

Authentic Early 20th Century Kazak Caucasian Rug entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on wool foundation Step into a world of vibrant history with our exquisite early 20th century...

Antique Uzbek Kilim Rug, Early 20th Century Original condition. Additional Information: Dimensions: 6'11" W x 11'8" L

An early 20th-century finely woven Persian Kashan rug. 4'6'' x 6'9''

Turkish rugs (also referred to as Anatolian rugs) are, arguably, the rugs that started it all. These carpets were among the first wave of Oriental antique carpets to be exported into Europe. The vintage Turkish rugs were prized commodities and artistically influential pieces. The designs of Turkish rugs such as the iconic guls, prayer rugs and small repeating patterns found on these carpets, worked their way into the iconic paintings of the European masters, including Memling, Lotto, Bellini, Hans Holbein and many others. These painters were inspired so much by Turkish rugs and the design motifs they feature that the artists have lent their names to some of these famous Turkish patterns. One of the most famous artists that incorporated rugs from Turkey in his painting was the great and iconic 16th century painter Hans Holbein. The styles of Turkish rugs...

A fabulous antique Heriz runner, hand woven circa 1910. The design features numerous geometrical medallions on a terracotta field and camel border. Lovely secondary colours of pink, ...

Antique Persian Mahal Rug, Early 20th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 10'4" W x 13'4" L

Great condition . Acquired from a private Malibu Estate. Dated 1920s . Beautiful boasting colors. Oushak rugs, also known as Ushak rugs, are woven in Western Turkey and have distinc...

Antique Fine Persian Malayer Gallery Runner with All-Over Design in Blue, rust/red, and multi colors. Keivan Woven Arts / rug EN-15195, country of origin / type: Persian / Malayer, c...

Early 1900s Persian Shahsavan Kilim with Southwestern Earth Tone Colors. The kilim has an alternating stripe design in black, brick red, ivory,...

Antique Japanese Kos’su, Early 20th Century Additional information: Dimension: 1'7" W x 1'9" L

Colorful antique Persian Heriz runner from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century with an all-over geometric motif on a navy blue ground. 2'10'' x 9'