Kashan Tapestries

A wonderful vintage Turkish Hereke rug made from 100% silk, and woven with a beautiful multi-colored tree-of-life pattern in the center surrounded by a wide borer containing multiple...

20th Century Silk Hereke Rug - Vintage Turkish Silk Rug, Hereke Silk Rug This 20th century antique silk Hereke carpet is an eye-catching work of a...

A lavish sari from India, hand-crafted out of a single piece of silk brocade. Mid 20th Century, circa 1970. Gold Paisley brocade on burgundy / deep red silk, with blue, green and gol...

79265 Vintage Persian Shiraz Pictorial Rug, 01'08 x 02'00. A rare and evocative artifact of storytelling in wool, this hand-knotted vintage Persian Shiraz rug transcends the realm of...

This charming mid-20th century Indian cotton textile bursts with retro personality, hand-woven and hand-block printed in a playful, folksy pattern of elephants, deer, lions, human fi...

20th Century Museum Tapestry/Gobelein Impressive and monumental tapestry. 20th century finely woven tapestry. Probably France. An extensive lands...

This Palembang songket sarong from South Sumatra is a striking example of mid-20th century ceremonial weaving. Woven as a tubular textile, the cloth was constructed specifically to s...

Antique Indian Handmade Paisley Textile Shawl in Red and Brilliant Border. 19th Century Antique Indian Hand made Paisley Textile Shawl with Brilliant...

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) ...

Gaetano Pesce's works are generally eccentric, modern and carry a concept of "happening", which is the transformation of the object. Experimenter of different forms and materials, h...

An Exquisite Early 20th Century Hereke Silk Prayer Rug This extraordinary vintage Hereke silk rug, dating from the early 20th century, is a magnificent example of Turkish weaving art...

79160 Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug, 03'04 x 05'03. This hand-knotted vintage Turkish silk Hereke rug unveils a vivid pictorial scene, a magnificent Garden of Paradise woven into its very fibers. The Hereke rug's design is a lush tableau, where nature thrives in every corner. At the heart of the composition lies the revered Tree of Life, its roots deep in the earth, its branches reaching to the heavens, surrounded by an array of life in motion—birds, animals, and blossoms—all painted with the delicate brushstrokes of silk. The rich pinks, reds, and soft golds of the field create an ethereal glow, as though the garden itself has been bathed in the first rays of dawn. Each section of the rug feels like a living scene from an ancient fable, where the earth is fertile and alive with movement. In the foreground, gracefully depicted deer and rabbits wander among the trees, their soft fur and gentle presence inviting peace and tranquility. In the background, birds with their vibrant plumage take flight, filling the scene with a sense of freedom and vitality. The interplay of nature’s creatures—feline and winged, terrestrial and celestial—speaks to the balance of life, captured in the woven artistry of Turkish silk. The elegant design weaves seamlessly into the Tree of Life motif, a symbol of eternal growth and renewal, revered across cultures for its deep spiritual meaning. The trees bloom with abundant blossoms, their pink flowers echoing the natural beauty surrounding them. With each knot, this Hereke rug conjures the timeless beauty of the garden as a reflection of paradise...