Other Rugs and Carpets

Antique Peking Chinese Floral, Medallion Navy 1900s Rug, Circa Date: 1900s. This exceptional example of a Peking weaving exemplifies the elegance and restraint characteristic of earl...

New chromatic composition: brown+rose+bordeaux. Nouveau is inspired by nature’s organic shapes. The gestural lines alternate in cut stitch and boucle stitch in different thicknesses ...

Step into a world of timeless elegance with this stunning 8x11 Antique Sarouk area rug, a masterfully hand-knotted piece crafted. Renowned for its exceptional artistry, this rug feat...

The Rumi collection master weavers artfully re-spin and hand-knot the finest remnants of sustainable sari-silk to create the breakthrough Rumi Silk collection. These remarkable patte...

Beautiful example of an Aubusson rug. A fantastic display of floral and scroll designs, handwoven from France. Tons of earth tone colors: browns, greens, beiges, rust/reds, mauve/pin...

Amazing Early 16th Century Peruvian Textile, Circa date: Late 16th Century

Antique American Hooked Rug Measures: 3'2" x 6'4" - 96 x 193 cm

Antique American hooked rug, measures: 3'6" x 5'0".

Antique Samarkand Rugs: The desert oasis of Khotan was an important stop on the Silk Road. The people of Khotan were expert carpet weavers who produced high quality antique rugs and ...

Israeli Rugs – Israel is home to a surprisingly large and well-established carpet-weaving community. Area Carpet weavers in Israel had very serious traditions that were cultural, tec...

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...

Beautifully antique Persian silk Rashti Embroidery textile 70225, country of origin: Persia, date circa 1900. Size: 4 ft. 5 in x 7 ft. 5 in (1.35 m x 2.26 m).

Antique Samarkand Rugs: The desert oasis of Khotan was an important stop on the Silk Road. The people of Khotan were expert carpet weavers who produced high quality antique rugs and ...

The Silhouette Original rug is a serene and painterly hand-knotted design from Knots Rugs’ celebrated English Eccentrics collection. Meticulously handmade in Nepal using the finest w...

Indulge in the captivating allure of a Northwestern Persian Runner, a rug that effortlessly merges tradition with affordability. With a bold red background, this rug beckons attentio...

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...

Antique Samarkand Rugs: The desert oasis of Khotan was an important stop on the Silk Road. The people of Khotan were expert carpet weavers who produced high quality antique rugs and ...

Antique Persian Mohtashem Rugs – Antique Rugs By Mohtashem From Kashan – Ustad Mohtashem is one of the most revered weavers of Kashan. His rugs are some of the highest quality Persian weaving. The town of Kashan located in central Iran between Isfahan and Tehran is often referred to as the greatest weaving center in western Persia. Since the 3rd quarter of the 19th century and for about 30 years, the finest and most delicate area rugs of wool and silk were woven by arguably the most respected ustadan (master weaver), Zufilkhar Ed Din Mohtashem. These fine Persian rugs are noted for their use of purple and ruby red silk bindings for the selvedges. They are characterized by a particular style, color and use of imported merino wool. Whether signed or unsigned, antique Mohtashem Kashan rugs are considered the crème de la crème of all antique Kashan rugs. In modern times, the Mohtashem name is well known, but very little is known about his origins. It remained a mystery whether or not Mohtasham was simply a trade name, or whether he had actually existed. There is a legend going around according to which Hadji Mollah Mohammad Hassan Mohtashem of Kashan was a well-to-do businessman, famous for his textiles. However, in the 1880’s business was bad owing to the importing of machine-worked textiles from Europe. The story goes that Mohtashem had married a young woman from Sultanabad, who had brought with her from her city of origin the ancient tradition of the knotted carpet. In view of the fact that business did not seem to be picking up, his wife wove a carpet using merino wool imported from Manchester. Upon completion of the carpet, local merchants were so enthusiastic that they commissioned more similar ones. This drove Mohtasham not only to ask his wife to start weaving again, but also to train other weavers of Kashan to produce carpets using this model. Thus, according to the legend of the bazaar, the art of the carpet began again; it had been lost in Kashan since the fall of the Safavid dynasty in 1723. This sparked a revival of the art of the carpet in Kashan; in 1890 there were only three operating looms, and that these became one thousand five hundred in 1900 and four thousand in 1949. This specific Mohtashem carpet exemplifies how art can influence the onlooker. To appreciate such a great work of art, no great knowledge is needed; all one needs to enjoy this carpet is mere observation and attention to detail. This Mohtashem, woven with high quality kourk wool and an extremely fine weave, is unusual with its all-over design of delicate scrolling floral vines and palmettes in soft blues and ivory colors. The combination of the colors used coupled with the exceptional condition and the fact that Mohtashem rugs are never found in runner sizes make this a truly rare and magnificent work of art. What did you imagine as you read that just now? No doubt it was an elegant and refined weaving graced with curvilinear flora that winds its way through and around a commanding medallion. A rug that draws dropped jaws from anyone that beholds its magnificence. A sea of swirling ruby tones, indigo, sapphire — a rug as bejeweled and becoming as a sultans own palace. The image may seem fantastic, but in truth antique Mohtashem rugs boast just these types of elements. Mohtashem rugs from city of Kashan are some of the finest rugs to emerge from the major Persian weaving centers of old and are synonymous with the quality one would expect from an antique Persian rug. History Of Antique Persian Mohtasham: The 19th century Persian Mohtasham rugs, are the rarest of all the antique rugs that were woven in the city of Kashan in the modern day country of Iran. These fine and beautiful antique rugs utilize color palettes and designs that are not exactly traditional. The reflective quality of the rugs’ surface comes from high grade lamb’s wool used to create these elite master weave carpets. The truly extraordinarily fine knotted antique Mohtasham rugs are difficult to locate. These magnificent antique Persian rugs tend to employ either an antique leaf, allover blossoms with intricate detail or a teardrop medallion pattern. The antique Persian Mohtashem carpets that date from the mid 19th century or before are the most prized of this style. Earth tones and pastels that have been softened over time are the colors used. Some of the most beautiful Mohtasham rugs will have a background that is gold or antique ivory to reflect the exquisite detail of the fine Persian carpets. Private collections are usually the only place that very old antique...

Antique Hand Woven Persian Kerman Rug This exquisite Antique Hand Woven Persian Kerman Rug showcases a classic rectangular design, embodying the elegance of traditional Oriental cra...

Transform your space with the 4x5 Vintage Kilim Patchwork Area Rug, a one-of-a-kind piece that brings warmth, character, and timeless style to any space. Handcrafted from premium woo...

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3' 1" x 3' 3" - 94 x 99 cm )

Antique American Hooked rug. Measures: 3'6" x 4'4".

With an amalgam of sizes and aesthetic influences ranging from art deco to Rorschach and modernist, the rugs in the Eclectic collection defy definition, asking instead to become intr...

With understated palettes and allover designs, the rugs in the Mogul Collection will bring timeless sophistication to any room. Influenced by a spectrum of Turkish, Indian, and Persi...

Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Hand-Knotted Wool Style: Chinese Art Deco Dimensions: 0.25”H x 71”W x 36”D This hand-knotted wool rug from 1920s China showcases...

This hand-woven oriental Bokhara rug was made in Pakistan during the 1960s. Woven in the traditional way – flat technique, with the addition of cashmere and natural dyed in shades of...

:: Double floral bouquet outwardly directed atop a covered field of germinating plants. Design is in fine curvilinear execution with high detailing and soft wool with high sheen and ...

A delicious 9x12 edition of a hand-knotted custom rug design, available from Rug & Kilim’s Homage Collection. This traditional rendering in distressed style showcases a gorgeous ...

17th Century Flanders Biblical Tapestry ( 10' x 12'8" - 305 x 385 ) Subject: Scene from a life of Moses Series, probably the reconciliation of Miriam and Zipporah Period: Late 16th ...

Antique Turkish distressed rug. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on wool foundation. Deep washed professionally. Measures: 4 x 8 Ft

This is a semi-antique Hereke silk and metal threaded rug woven in Turkey during the last quarter of the 20th century circa 1970-2000's and measures...

An exquisite oversized Persian Mashhad rug, hand-knotted in the holy city of Mashhad in northeastern Iran. This piece showcases a luxurious crimson red field with a complex central m...

:: Diamond shaped center medallion with interior botehs and pinwheel floral top views adorned at either end by oversized finials with simplistic uniquely drawn floral designs. Main b...

This is a genuine hand knotted oriental rug. It is not hand tufted or Machine Made rug. Our entire inventory is made of either hand knotted or handwoven rugs. Bring life to your hom...

Fine French Savanory Weave Rug, Hand Knotted Design: Center Medalion The Savonnerie manufactory was the most prestigious European manufactory of knotted-pile carpets, enjoying ...

This is a rare 18th-century Swedish textile that has been mounted and framed on a backing and measures 103x 48CM in size. This unique European textile ...

A vintage Turkish accent rug. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on wool foundation. Very good condition. Sturdy and as clean as a brand new rug (deep washed professional...

:: Main field in a geometric Herati design motif with wide banded Samovar stylized main border. Colors and shades include: Navy blue, terracotta, dusty sky blue, aubergine, antique i...

Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Hand-Knotted Wool Style: Chinese Peking Dimensions: 0.25”H x 73”W x 36”D This vintage Chinese Art Deco rug from the 1930s is a beau...

A Breathtaking Rare 17th Century Large Antique Persian Isfahan Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Antique Persian Rugs, Circa Date: 17th Century

Hand knotted in wool and luminous silk, this 8x10 addition to the European rug collection by Rug & Kilim depicts a masterful play of color and pattern affectionately dubbed “Berlini”...

A 3rd quarter of the 20th century Persian Tabriz Rug with Moses holding the 10 commandments on a green background Details rug no. 8747 size 1' 10" x 2' 4" (56 x 71 cm)  

Ornate concentric diamond shaped center medallion with scrolling ribbon outline in scalloped contour atop a covered field of intricately drawn delicate vinery and geometric floral bu...

19th Century Turkish Angora Oushak Carpet ( 7'8'' x 13' - 234 x 396 )

1900s Antique Turkeman Rug, handmade and hand-knotted

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...

Beautiful Antique Animal Motif Tehran Persian Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rug, Circa Date: 1900 –Size: 4 ft 4 in x 5 ft 9 in (1.32 m x 1.75 m).

Tibetan - 'Super Fine Collection' Rug 8' x 10' Material: 90% Wool - 10% Silk Introducing Via Como, the pinnacle of ultra high-end hand-knotted rugs. Renowned for their unrivaled...

Antique rugs that are called “Kilim rugs”, primarily refer to a type of flat weave rug that was produced without knotted pile. Because these antique rugs are found across the globe, ...

19th Century Chinese Ningxia Carpet ( 6'4" x 9' - 193 x 274 )

A 3x5 ode to celebrated Tiger rug styles from the titular new collection by Rug & Kilim. Hand knotted in wool, nodding to classic Tibetan abstractions of flayed Tiger stripes in abra...

Doris Leslie Blau Exquisite 19th-Century European Silk Table Carpet Size: 7'3" x 8'9" (220 x 266 cm) This magnificent silk table carpet, dating to the 1800s, is a rare example of Eur...

This is an 18th-century imperial silk Chinese textile that measures 79 x 47CM in size. This rare example has been preserved in excellent condition and has retained its dramatic satur...

Early 19th Century French 1st Empire Period Aubusson Carpet 13'8" x 14'4" - 417 x 437

A 3 x 6 antique Persian rug of Malayer design, hand knotted in wool, circa 1920-1930. Enjoying a gorgeous medallion pattern in blue and beige-brown, all in good condition for its age...

A 6x7 antique rug in needlepoint style, handmade in wool originating from China circa 1920-1930. Outstanding in its rare pictorial style, complemented by forgiving beige-brown, green...

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...

The Iranian city of Isfahan has long been one of the centres for production of the famous Persian carpet (or rug). Isfahani carpets are renowned for their high quality. The most famous workshop in Isfahan is Seirafian. In Europe they became incorrectly known as Polish rugs (a la polonaise...

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...

A Truly Captivating Antique Persian Tree of Life Design Rashti Embroidery Textile, Country Of Origin: Persia, Circa date: 1850