Antique Bakhshayesh Rug 11'4'' x 17'2''

Antique Bakhshayesh Rug 11’2” x 15’6”. A type of Heriz, generally in squarish sizes, allover patterns and coarse to moderate weaves, wool or mixed constructions; woven before 1900. T...

Usak carpets, Ushak carpets or Oushak carpets (Turkish: Usak Kilimi) are Turkish carpets that use a particular family of designs, called by convention after the city of Usak, Turkey, one of the larger towns in Western Anatolia, which was a major center of rug production from the early days of the Ottoman Empire, into the early 20th century (although these patterns were woven in other regions also. After the 17th century, Ushaks (Ovshaks), development of Oushak rug weaving is less well known. Late 17th century saw a decline in the Oriental rug market as European consumers tended to purchase rugs of European origin – primarily Aubusson, Savonnerie and Axminster. The wane in the European market meant that Ovshak production declined. Those that were still made throughout the late 18th and early 19th centuries were manufactured for upper-class people in the Turkish territories on Eastern Europe. Towards the end of the 19th century, when the European market began to be interested in Persian carpets once again, the Ushak (Ovshak) population did not have enough weavers still skilled in the traditional Ovshak craft. Manufactories had to turn to neighboring villages and their craftsmen who still maintained traditional techniques. Ushak carpets, particularly those known as lotto carpets...

The slightly abrashed rust-red madder field shows an allover pattern of repeating open palmette quatrefoils outlined in cream, with semi-geometric four-way motives between and rosett...

Antique Bidjar Rug 7'7'' x 11'4''

Antique Distressed Sultanabad Rug 8'3 x 11'4. Distressed, shabby chic. The rug is solid but with low pile and a distressed look that adds to its beauty and charm. The rug has a solid...

Vintage Kerman Lavar Rug in Wool and Cotton 17'3 X 11'4 Key Details: Pile: Wool Foundation: Cotton Origin: Kerman LAVAR Design: CENTER MEDALLION Approximate Age: 65 YEARS Quality (K...

Antique Persian Kashan rug, circa 1900 with a magnificent allover arabesque design coupled with the simple and more spacious main border helps create an antique rug that will bring a...

Embark on a journey through elegance and beauty with the exquisite Sultanabad rug. Its dark ivory background sets the stage for a captivating display of floral motifs that breathe li...