Spain - Rugs and Carpets

Vintage Spanish rug, circa 1940 5' x 7'4.. One does not think of Spain and rugs, however weaving has been a part of Spanish culture for hundreds of yea...

This Antique Uzbekistan Tartari Kilim was crafted from the prolific and diverse Uzbek weavers of Sar-i-Pul. It was crafted using a distinct weave double-interlock technique and employs a grid pattern of diamonds shapes that contain eight pointed stars. Sar-i-Pul is a town set...

This Uzbek 'Julkhyr' rug is very long, measuring 320cm in length. It was hand-knotted from 3 larger panels of very thick wool that were stitched together. A key feature of this rug a...

Stunning high decorative room size early 20th century antique Indian Amritsar rug from the early 20th century. Turquoise field, goldenrod, silver, and pink accents, circa 1900-191...

This Persian Qashqai Tiger carpet in pure handspun wool and vegetable dyes circa 1940 exhibits a colorful tiger design in reds, oranges, golds, blues, and...

A vintage American rag rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 3' 6" x 5' 8" North American rugs & carpets: North American has never developed a unified handmade rug tradition, but rather it is the unassimilated confluence of several. From Mexico comes the Saltillo serape wearing blanket, and this stimulates the Navajo and Rio Grande (Colorado) weavers, first as blankets, then as rugs. The thrifty habits of rural America gave rise to the New England (and Western Canadian) hooked rug types, while the farmers of the Midwest recycled their disused garments into braided and rag rugs. The closest to a real ongoing tradition are the Southwestern (New Mexican) Navajo rugs. By the 1860s the native tribes were weaving wearing blankets with wool from the Spanish churro sheep. These were in stripe design, with combinations of undyed wool with cochineal reds and indigo blues. The multi-phase “Chief’s Blankets” from the 1870s-80s are a natural outgrowth of these. Machine spun red wool from Germantown in Pennsylvania appeared in the 1870s with a bright red hitherto unobtainable. The weavers loved it and blankets appeared with bright reds, generally aniline, in “eye dazzler” patterns. Anglo traders established posts beginning in the 1890s. Navajo weavings were perfect accompaniments not only for Western-themed decors, but for East Coast apartments, only they needed to be thicker and more rug like to be truly accepted. The traders brought Caucasian and Turkish village rugs to copy, borders were introduced and central medallions devised. The weavers continued to create on vertical looms, with a shared warp (dovetailing) weft structure to avoid slits. The warps were cotton string. Sizes were generally scatters, but occasionally a special order came in, hence antique room size Navajos are very rare and very pricey. Distinct village/pueblo styles developed. Among the best are: Two Grey Hills (considered the tightest, closest of all Navajo weaving), Crystal Springs, and Ganado. Certain new patterns such as the “Storm pattern” with jagged lightning bolts emanating from a dark cloud developed. The Yei rug with dancing Kachina doll figures became popular. The palette has been expanded beyond the classic grey, tan, dark brown, and cream natural wool combination to again include reds, blues, and greens. Navajo pictorials include American flags, trains, and automobiles, domestic and local scenes and scenery. Individual artist weavers now command gallery shows and correspondingly elevated prices. There are several levels of Navajo work, and antique and vintage scatters with simple flat designs, medium weaves, and tritonal palettes, and in good floor worthy condition are still available reasonably. The Native American weaving tradition extends into Colorado with two-piece scatters with sharp sawtooth medallions and striped end borders, with wool tapestry weave on cotton warps. These descend from the Saltillo blankets...

Forest Ruby one in a series of four, created specially for OWN. They depicture abtract memories of joy. Of light, touch, taste and scent. A physical representation of the soft sport in our minds where we retreat to feel safe and to re-charge. A glimpse of a lighter world. And a hopeful- ness of new beginnings and excitement for what is to come. Forest Ruby is a sunset mirroring...

This elegant piece was woven by hand and featured a rich red background with a large central medallion woven in deep blue, with a decorative surrounding design and a simple border. With orange, blue and brown accents. Easily style this piece with your vintage or antique furniture for an instant uplift. Suitable for use as a bedroom rug, living room rug or dining room rug. Woven with organic hand-spun wool and cotton that has been dyed with organic vegetable dyeing techniques. The dense pile construction makes it durable and so suitable for any room in your home. Easily style with your vintage or antique furniture for an instant uplift, or pair it with your modern minimalist home for a touch of texture and cosiness. This piece is in great condition, ready for use in any room in your home. Vintage rugs handmade carpet oriental rug red...

This is Central Anatolian Antique Kilim from the Konya region with a rare and beautiful color composition. This highly collectible antique kilim has wonderful special colors and tex...

A wonderful mid-20th century Navajo rug with a bands of stars or stylized flowers alternating in crimson and black across the field.

This is Central Anatolian Antique Kilim from the Konya region with a rare and beautiful color composition. This highly collectible antique kilim has wonderful special colors and tex...

20th Century Swedish rag rug. Of a curved striped design with tones of blue and red throughout. This rug is machine washable at 30 degrees. Stock Number: RT6024471