Idaho - Tapestries

74336 Antique Persian Kerman Pictorial Rug, 04'08 x 06'08. Woven in the final decades of the 19th century, this rare hand-knotted wool...

The Boar Hunt, two huntsmen riding through the forest following a pack of hunting dogs of which one has injured a paw, chasing a wild boar. The countryside has water flowing thru and...

1060 - very fine and fresh Tapestry 19th century Aubusson With pretty colors with its original border.

19th century framed Scottish tapestry. This is a charming 19th century framed Scottish tapestry The tapestry is hand woven and set on a golden oa...

Early 19th century English framed sampler, unsigned. Simple with a Georgian brick manor house, crowns, etc. below an alphabet & numbers. Frame scuffs. ...

A late 19th century French Aubusson tapestry panel, romantic scene ready to hang.

This antique 19th-century Lakota (Sioux) doctor’s bag is an exceptional example of Plains Indian beadwork artistry, crafted from native-tanned buffalo hide and intricately adorned with Venetian glass trade beads. The beadwork is sinew-sewn and features a vibrant mix of white-hearts, dark blue, greasy yellow, translucent blue, and faceted metal beads, all set against a bright white field for striking contrast. Both sides of the bag are fully beaded, each showcasing unique traditional design elements such as arrow motifs, crosses, and geometric patterns, symbolizing strength, direction, and protection. The original metal clasp and handle remain intact, further enhancing its authenticity and historic value. Though referred to as “doctor’s bags,” these pieces were not used for medical purposes. Instead, they were gifted to physicians by Native communities—particularly as tokens of gratitude for care or assistance rendered to tribal members during the late 19th century. As such, they hold both cultural and ceremonial significance. The Lakota, one of the three major divisions of the Sioux Nation, are a nomadic Plains tribe known for their highly developed beadwork traditions. Residing in the Great Plains across present-day South Dakota, North Dakota, Nebraska, Montana, and Wyoming, the Lakota are renowned for creating deeply symbolic and intricately detailed art that reflects their spiritual beliefs, cultural identity, and connection to the land. This rare beaded doctor’s bag...

A riot of color and pattern, this 19th-century Uzbeki Suzani is the kind of textile that stops you in your tracks. Hand-stitched in brilliant shades of fuchsia, indigo, green, orange...

A very fine Acoma Pueblo, early 20th century polychrome Olla. Painted dark brown and orange design on a white ground, with large areas fired gray. Shrinka...

A French Aubusson tapestry from the 19th century, depicting several young courtiers spending a leisurely afternoon gaily dancing and carousing within the splendidly maintained verdan...

An antique needlepoint sampler by Mary Morgan dated 1874 with words: "When my father and my mother forsake me then the Lord will take me up...

Lovely large embroidery from the end of the 19th century representing 8 Thai dancers. We can find on both sides the portrait of the dancers. Below 8 elephant medallions and above 8 b...