The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
12'1"x12'1" Abstract Design Wool and Silk Round Denser Weave Charcoal Gray Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Abstract Design Wool and Silk Round Denser Weave Charcoal Gray Persian Knot Hand Knotted Oriental Rug. It has been woven for months and months i...
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Once Upon a Time I Was a Heriz, Contemporary Rug in Silk by Djoharian Design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A beautiful contemporary modernized Persian design hand knotted rug using finest wool and silk in 8 x 10 ft By Djoharian Design. Modern desig rug in style of a Persian Heriz in a n...
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10'x14'2" Bone Gray, Natural Wool Hand Knotted, Abstract Design, Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Bone Gray, Natural Wool Hand Knotted, Abstract Design, Dense Weave Persian Knot, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the ...
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8'1"x10'2" Gray & Beige Persian Knot Abstract Design Hand Knotted All Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Pewter Gray with Beige, Persian Knot, Abstract with Galaxy Design, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Densely Woven, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches St...
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The Sultan's Garden: A Modern Sultanabad Masterpiece of Biophilic Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
81177 New Modern Pakistani Sultanabad Rug, 10'01 x 14'01. This hand-knotted wool modern Sultanabad rug is a study in restrained grandeur, where heritage scale meets contemporary calm...
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Kohinoor Maharaja Style Rug - Hand-Knotted Silk & Wool Art Deco by Djoharian
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
About this Piece The "Kohinoor" is a spectacular palace-sized rug from the Djoharian Design Collection, blending the opulence of Maharaja Style with a chic Art Deco aesthetic. This e...
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Modern Hand-Knotted Tufenkian Rug, Wool, Beige Ringlets Motif, Asia
Located in Norwalk, CT
21st century modern Tufenkian rug with a beige ringlets pewter motif. This rug measures at 8'9" x 11'6".
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Neutral Round Area Rug, Quiet Sophistication Meets Stylish Versatility
Located in Dallas, TX
30286 Neutral Round Area Rug, 08'00 X 08'00. Quiet sophistication meets stylish versatility in this neutral round area rug. The elaborate botanical design and neutral color palette ...
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Silk Heriz Design Rug 20 x 16 ft , Contemporary Japandi Silk by Djoharian Design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Silk Heriz Design Rug 20 x 16 ft , Contemporary Carpet in Japandi Style by Djoharian Design A beautiful contemporary modernized Persian design hand knotted rug using finest wool and...
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Ivory Wool and Pure Silk Hand Knotted Persian Design Square Oriental Rug 10'x10'
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
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...
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12'x15'4" Gray Erased Persian Inspired Design Wool and Silk Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Pink Gray, Broken and Erased Persian Inspired Design, Wool and Silk with Touch of Pink, Hand Knotted, Oversize Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.2...
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8'x10' Blue with Brown Persian Influence Design Wool & Silk Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Beau Blue with Golden Brown, Persian Influence Design, Tone on Tone, Wool & Silk, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style:...
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The Sultan's Garden: A Modern Sultanabad Masterpiece of Biophilic Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
81176 New Modern Pakistani Sultanabad Rug, 12'01 x 15'03. This hand-knotted wool modern Sultanabad rug is a study in restrained grandeur, where heritage scale meets contemporary calm...
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9'8"x9'8" Pink Wool and Pure Silk Hand Knotted Persian Erased Design Round Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Wool and Pure Silk Hand Knotted Pink Persian Erased Medallion Design Oriental Round Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centur...
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8'2"x8'2" Ivory Persian Erased Design Wool and Pure Silk Hand Knotted Square Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Hand Knotted Ivory Persian Erased Medallion Design Wool and Pure Silk Oriental Square Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the cent...
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Superior Luxury Heriz Persian Rug 8x10 in Silk by Djoharian Design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
"Once Upon a Time I Was a Heriz" – Modernized Persian Heritage Rug (8 x 10 ft) The Rebirth of a Legend Part of the exclusive Djoharian Design Collection, this hand-knotted masterpi...
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6'1"x9'2" Grey Broken Persian Design Wool And Silk Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Grey Broken Persian Design Wool And Pure Silk Hand Knotted Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving ...
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The Sultan's Garden: A Modern Sultanabad Masterpiece of Botanical Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
81178 New Modern Pakistani Sultanabad Rug, 09'00 x 12'03. This hand-knotted wool modern Sultanabad rug is a study in cultivated grandeur, where historic Persian design language is re...
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9'1"x12' Tan Color Broken and Erased Persian Design Wool and Silk Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Tan Color, Broken and Erased Persian Design, Wool and Silk, Transitional, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transiti...
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Brown Modern Indian Wool Rug Handmade with Abstract Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
This modern Indian rug is meticulously hand-knotted and showcases a stunning abstract design set against a lovely brown backdrop. This rug measures 5'6"x 8'5".
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India Modern Area Rugs - Black Ivory Orange Red Design
Located in Dallas, TX
A Royal Statement: A Modern Masterpiece of Persian Design I am almost certain that the attractive and eye-catching color scheme of this rug has drawn you here. It is a rare and magni...
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2'6"x10' Ballet White Lori Buft Gabbeh Plain Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Lori Buft Gabbeh Plain Design, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving cra...
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A Vision of Zion: Antique Bezalel-Style Herzl Masterpiece of Dream and Destiny
Located in Dallas, TX
79577 Rare Signed Antique Israeli Bezalel-Style Herzl Pictorial Rug, 02'00 x 02'11. Woven in the early spirit of the Bezalel artistic movement, this hand knotted wool antique Israeli...
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Modern Persian Gabbeh Colorful Handmade Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful contemporary Gabbeh hand knotted wool rug with a multi-color field. This Gabbeh rug has a blue frame a Gorgeous delicate stripe design. This rug measures: 3'4 x 4'10". ...
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Pink Cubism Refracted Silk Rug by Djoharian Design Modern Contemporary Art
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A beautiful contemporary abstract modern design carpet, hand knotted using finest Chinese mulberry silk in 6.6 x 9.6 ft / 300 x 200 cm By Djoharian Design...
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Superior Luxury Rug Heriz, Contemporary Rug in Silk by Djoharian Design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
DJOHARIAN DESIGN — "Once Upon a Time I Was a Heriz" Contemporary Hand-Knotted Silk & Wool Rug 8 × 10 ft Persian Heriz Revival Overview A bold reinterpretation of the classic ...
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Djoharian Design Striped Wool Silk Rug Modern Contemporary Art Hand Knotted
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A beautiful contemporary modern design rug, hand knotted using finest wool bamboo silk in 10 x 8 ft / 305 x 244 cm. By Djoharian Design. Striped des...
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Qum Refracted Gold Orchid Hand Knotted Contemporary Modern Design Carpet
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A beautiful contemporary abstract modern design carpet, hand knotted using finest Chinese mulberry silk and Tibetan highland wool. By Djoharian Design. This rug style originates in ...
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Vintage Black Persian Shan Abbasi Indian Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
78678 Earth-Tone Vintage Indian Rug, 09'01 x 12'02. Indian rugs with Shah Abbasi designs are hand-knotted carpets featuring intricate floral motifs inspired by the Persian Shah Abbas...
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New Modern Striped Area Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
80746 Modern striped area rug, 06'02 x 08'08. ?Showcasing colorful stripes, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool modern area rug is a captivating vision of woven be...
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The Sultan's Garden: A Modern Sultanabad Masterpiece of Biophilic Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
81174 New Pakistani Sultanabad Rug, 07'11 x 10'00. This hand-knotted wool modern Sultanabad rug is a study in restrained grandeur, where heritage scale meets contemporary calm. Woven...
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The Violet Eclipse: Vintage Turkish Overdyed Masterpiece of Industrial Opulence
Located in Dallas, TX
60600 Vintage Turkish Purple Overdyed Rug, 06'07 x 09'10. The Violet Eclipse: A Vintage Turkish Overdyed Masterpiece of Industrial Opulence. Layered with time and intention, this han...
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Moroccan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful Moroccan rug with a modernist geometric pattern containing multiple light indigo and white zigzag stripes against a light and dark cranberry...
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Modern Rug, Brown & Cream Wool, Minimalist Architectural Design, 6' x 9'
By Orley Shabahang, Bahram Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
Modern rug, 6' x 9', hand-knotted in wool with a brown and cream palette and a clean geometric design. This rug features a minimalist, architectural pattern inspired by rainfall, st...
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Contemporary Hand-Knotted Rug in Blue and Red Wool, 9' x 12'
By Orley Shabahang, Bahram Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
This contemporary carpet, titled Magma, measures 8’10” x 12’6” and belongs to the Orley Shabahang Galaxy collection. It consists of a hand-knotted pile and an organically dyed color ...
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New Contemporary Damask Carpet with Expressionist Style
Located in Dallas, TX
80743 New Contemporary Abstract Damask Rug, 06'03 x 09'05. A dance of color and pattern, this hand-knotted wool contemporary abstract damask rug from Pakistan unfolds like a tableau ...
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9'1"x12' Pink Wool & Pure Silk Medallion Erased Persian Design Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Pink Wool and Pure Silk Medallion Erased Persian Design Hand Knotted Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-ol...
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Tibetan Cut Loop Rug by Djoharian Design Modern Contemporary Art Hand Knotted
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A beautiful contemporary modern design rug, hand knotted using finest wool bamboo silk in 3 x 2 ft / 90 x 60 cm. It has gray fringe on both ends, can also be ordered without fringe. By Djoharian Design...
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The Garden of Eternity and Sunlit Splendor: A Modern Sultanabad Masterpiece
Located in Dallas, TX
81170 New Modern Pakistani Sultanabad Rug, 09'09 x 13'07. A vision of refined elegance, this hand-knotted wool Sultanabad rug is a modern reimagining of one of Persia’s most celebrat...
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Handwoven Mazandaran-Style Flatweave Rug – Minimalist Afghan Kilim in Soft Blue
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
This handwoven flatweave rug is a contemporary interpretation of the Mazandaran kilim tradition, rendered in soft linear bands of sky blue, sand, ivory, and slate. Created in Afghani...
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Modern Design Fine Rug Hand Knotted Beige Gold
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Our MYSTIQUE COLLECTION impresses with a select palette of timeless colors and fine, carefully selected material. These fine pieces of contemporary art are hand-knotted by skilled ar...
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The Sultan's Garden: A Modern Sultanabad Masterpiece of Biophilic Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
81175 New Modern Pakistani Sultanabad Rug, 06'02 x 09'00. This hand-knotted wool modern Sultanabad rug is a study in restrained grandeur, where heritage scale meets contemporary calm...
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7'10"x7'10" Silver Gray Erased Persian Design Wool & Silk Hand Knotted Round Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Silver Gray, Erased Persian Design, Wool and Pure Silk Hand Knotted, Round Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centur...
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Djoharian Collection Modern Rug Contemporary Design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Minimalist Luxury – Hand-Knotted Tibet-Nepal Rug in Earthy Terracotta The Essence of Japandi & Scandi Design Elevate your interior with a piece that embodies the "Quiet Luxury"...
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8'x10'3" Green Persian Knot Abstract with Galaxy Design Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Laurel Green, Persian Knot, Abstract with Galaxy Design, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Densely Woven, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Conte...
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Modern Hand-Knotted Wool Area Rug “Washington” National Mall Map Design, 9x12
Located in New York, NY
A striking fusion of art, architecture, and cartography, this modern hand-knotted wool area rug “Washington” National Mall Map design, measuring 9' x 12', reimagines the historic McMillan Plan of 1901 in luxurious textile form. From the Orley Shabahang Map Collection...
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Modern Mahal or Tabriz Design Rug hand-knotted Djoharian Collection
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Transitional Elegance – Hand-Spun Silk & Merino Wool Vintage Style Rug The Art of Imperfection: Hand-Spun Heritage Discover a piece where traditional soul meets modern luxury. ...
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4'10"x4'10" Round Taupe Wool-Silk Abstract Design Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Round Taupe Wool and Silk Abstract with Mosaic Design Hand Knotted Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old ...
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21st Century Design Fine Silk Rug Hand Knotted Gray Charcoal
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Our MYSTIQUE COLLECTION impresses with a select palette of timeless colors and fine, carefully selected material. These fine pieces of contemporary art are hand-knotted by skilled ar...
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4'x6' Millennium Blue Modern Mosaic Design Wool and Silk Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Modern Mosaic Design, Wool and Silk, Hand Knotted Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craftsman...
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Contemporary Rug Heriz Splashed Hand Knotted Modern Design Wool and Silk
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A beautiful contemporary modernized Persian design hand knotted using finest wool and silk in 8 x 10 ft By Djoharian Design. Modern desiger rug in style of a Persian Heriz in a new...
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9'x12'4" Jet Black, Organic Wool Hand Knotted, Abstract Design Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Jet Black, Densely Woven Persian Knot, Organic Wool Hand Knotted, Abstract Design, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in th...
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9'x12' Blue Erased Persian Design Wool And Silk Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Blue Erased Persian Design Wool And Silk Hand Knotted Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old Persian weavi...
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10'2"x10'2" Gray Hand Knotted Persian Knot Abstract Design Pure Wool Round Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Gray Hand Knotted, Persian Knot Densely Wove Modern Abstract Design, Pure Wool Round Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in ...
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Contemporary Geometric Wool Rug, Hand-Spun Vegetable Dyed, Brown, Purple, 2′x3'
Located in New York, NY
This 2′ × 3' hand-knotted wool rug combines traditional craftsmanship with a clean, modernist sensibility. Its design features a warm golden-brown ground overlaid with a grid of inte...
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Superior Luxury Rug Kohinoor Contemporary Rug in Silk by Djoharian Design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Kohinoor Luxury rug Maharaja Style Rug Silk and Wool by Djoharian Design for living room, dining room, bedroom. Exclusive designer rug, hand-knotted from wool and real silk. Our c...
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Modern Area Rug - Brown Ivory - Taupe Design
Located in Dallas, TX
A Modern Abstract Wool Rug This beautiful area rug is a stunning piece of contemporary art for the floor, a masterpiece that plays with texture and abstract form to create a look of...
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Round Heriz Silk Rug Contemporary Colors Gold Pink Turquoise by Djoharian Design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A beautiful contemporary modernized Persian design hand knotted rug using finest wool and silk in 8 x 8 ft By Djoharian Design. Modern design rug in...
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Qashqai Refracted Silk Rug Hand Knotted Contemporary Modern Design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A beautiful contemporary abstract modern design rug, hand knotted using finest Chinese mulberry silk in 8 x 6 ft size. By Djoharian Design. Modern desiger rug Qashqai Lion...
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Striped Cut Loop Rug by Djoharian Design Modern Contemporary Art Hand Knotted
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A beautiful contemporary modern design rug, hand knotted using finest wool bamboo silk in 3 x 2 ft / 90 x 60 cm. By Djoharian Design. Striped design rug hand-knotted in silk lilac ...
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