Ikat Textile, 20th Century (2nd Q)

Ikat textile Rug, 20th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 5'0" W x 7'7" L

Heriz Carpet, 2nd Quarter 20th Century Heriz rugs and carpets were woven in Northwest Persia starting in the Mid-19th century in response to a great increase in demand for rugs internationally. Prior to that, there were no rugs woven (in Persia) for export that exhibited this stylized drawing of plant and flower forms. The lower knot density and thicker pile became the standard for these rugs, which lent to a less formal aesthetic that remains popular to this day. The use of natural dyes in the Heriz workshops prevailed well into the 20th century, setting them apart from city workshops, which began to embrace synthetic dyes as early as the turn of the century. What was once one of the least...

Vintage Indonesian Geometric Ikat Textile Rug, 20th Century Ikat is an Indonesian word that refers to a highly challenging technique, where colorfu...

Afshar Rug, 20th Century (2nd Quarter) Additional Information: Dimensions: 3'9" W x 4'6" L Origin: Southwest Persia Period: 20th Century (2nd Quarter)

Shoowa Prestige Cloth Kuba Shoowa peoples DR Congo, Kasai Region Raffia palm fiber, natural and chemical dyes, cut-pile and stem stitch embroidery 24.5 x 24.5 inches (62 x 62 cm) ...

A late 19th or early 20th century Kuba Prestige cloth, mostly embroidered with cut pile borders.

An example of the continuation of the Kuba design tradition into the late 20th century. Technically superb, an amalgamation of traditional patterns interpreted by contemporary artist...

Early 20th century pair of Indonesian handmade textiles. Pictures with inlays.