Ghiordes Rug, 19th Centuy

Antique Red and Gold Turkish Ghiordes Prayer Rug, Late 19th Century Ghiordes prayer rugs are a type of prayer rug that originated in the town of Ghiordes, which is now in Turkey. Th...

Ghiordes Prayer Rug, Mid-20th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 3'7" W x 5'0" L

Afshar Rug 17463, 19th century Exuding elegance, this finest of Afshar rugs is woven with symmetrical knots and a delicateness that approaches petit point. Afshar pile weaving was greatly inspired by the textile traditions of Persia, particularly that of Kerman. The Afshars of south Persia were centered around Kerman, which was an important weaving center on the Indian trade route. While Persian models largely shaped artistic styles and design in Mughal India throughout the 16th and 17th centuries, during the 19th century Kerman and southeastern Persia absorbed tastes emanating from their eastern neighbor. In fact, the insect-derived red dye used in the field of this remarkable piece is most likely Indian lac. Lac was utilized in the workshop carpets of Kerman, as well as for the shawls woven in the region. This piece displays superb color. Blossoming ‘boteh’ paisleys are sketched with hues of pistachio green, golds, sky blue, and white highlighting. The openness of these devices recalls similar drawing from both Kerman and Kashmiri shawls...

Antique Persian Fereghan Rug, 19th Century (4th Quarter) Additional Information: Dimensions: 4'4" W x 6'11" L Origin: Persia Period: 19th Century (4th Quarter) Rug ID: 16579

A one of a kind antique Turkish Ghiordes Scatter Size rug from the late 19th Century Measures: 3'1'' x 5'.

Pillow made from 19th century worn Turkish Ghiordes rug. 12'' x 23''

Late 19th Century Turkish ghiordes accent size rug 3'10'' x 6'

A late 19th-century whimsical Turkish Ghiordes rug. 2'11' x 4'8''