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Place of Origin: West Asian
Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Gabbeh modernist carpet from the mid-20th century. A vintage Persian Gabbeh rug. The khaki field of this small square tribal scatter is closely covered by a nested ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal West Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
$1,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Toy, Wind up Clown on Cart and Donkey, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
This wind up clown on cart and donkey is a vintage wind up toy representing a multicolor clown in a cart and a donkey.
Made in tin, made in Us...
Category
Mid-20th Century West Asian Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Muted Purple Turkish Kilim • Flatweave Tribal Rug / Wall Art (3′×4′) • 1960s
Located in Burlingame, CA
This Navajo-style Turkish kilim blends Anatolian craftsmanship with a bold mid-century geometric sensibility. Handwoven from hand-spun wool on a cotton foundation, it features a dyna...
Category
1960s Kilim Vintage West Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Ionic Column Decorative Statue Set Made with Marble Powder Three Pieces
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
There are 3 pieces in this set.
Small: Height: 36 cm / Weight: 6,5 kg
Medium: Height: 46 cm / Weight: 7.5 kg
Large: Width: 22.5 cm / Depth: 15 cm / Height: 58 cm /Weight: 8.5 kg
Ion...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Classical Greek West Asian Folk Art
Materials
Statuary Marble
Ionic Column Sculpture Made with Compressed Marble Powder No:I Small
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Weight: 6,5 kg
Ionic regular columns, born on the western and southern coasts of Anatolia, have a thin, long and elegant form.
Lagu's special selection brings the most important scu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Classical Greek West Asian Folk Art
Materials
Marble, Statuary Marble
5.2x9.2 Ft Striped Kilim Rug with Wool Cotton, Tribal Wall Hanging with Pomps
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A one of a kind vintage flat-weave (Kilim) from Turkey. Handwoven in wool, this eye-catching floor covering is light and sturdy.
It can be used as a floor covering, wall-hanging, a ...
Category
1970s Kilim Vintage West Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$499 Sale Price
50% Off
Antique Oushak Carpet, Oriental Rug, Handmade Rug Saffron, Light Blue and Coral
Located in Port Washington, NY
Oushak rugs, also known as Ushak rugs, are woven in Western Turkey and have distinct designs, such as angular large-scale floral patterns. They usually evoke a calmness and peacefuln...
Category
Early 20th Century Oushak West Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
$15,999 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Minimalist Anatolian Tulu Rug
Located in Milan, IT
Distinguished by a squarish format typical of yatak (bedding) rugs, this Tulu has a soft creamy yellow background randomly punctuated by small dots and by a larger one indicating the...
Category
1940s Tulu Vintage West Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Antalya Dosemealti Rug Southern Anatolia Doseme Alti Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is an antique Dosemealti Rug from Southern Anatolia, the Antalya region with a large border, geometric floral pattern ground, good condition, and b...
Category
Early 20th Century Oushak West Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Turkish Oriental Rug, Saffron, Coral, Light Blue
Located in Port Washington, NY
Oushak rugs, also known as Ushak rugs, are woven in Western Turkey and have distinct designs, such as angular large-scale floral patterns. They usually evoke a calmness and peacefuln...
Category
Late 19th Century Oushak Antique West Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Oushak Runner, Turkish Oriental Rug, Handmade Peach, Yellow, Light Blue
Located in Port Washington, NY
West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs have always been on top of the list for having fine Oriental rugs.
Oushak rugs su...
Category
Late 19th Century Oushak Antique West Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
$4,799 Sale Price
20% Off
Kutahya Hand Painted Islamic Turkish Decorative Plate 1950
s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Turkish Polychrome Hand Painted Ceramic Kutahya Platter. Circa 1950's.
Hand painted and handcrafted Turkish Kutahya ceramic wall decorative...
Category
Mid-20th Century Islamic West Asian Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Ionic Column Sculpture Made with Compressed Marble Powder No:1 Small
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Weight: 6,5 kg
Ionic regular columns, born on the western and southern coasts of Anatolia, have a thin, long and elegant form.
Lagu's special selection brings the most important scu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Classical Greek West Asian Folk Art
Materials
Statuary Marble, Marble
Antique Red Velvet Efe Zeybek Jacket Turkish Vest with Gold Embroidery
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Early 20th child Middle Eastern Efe Zeybek Jacket.
Kid Efe Zeybek Costume Turkish authentic ethnic vest.
Dark brown red velvet with gold foliates and gold trim. Open sleeves, red cotton lining.
Antique collector red velvet jacket with gold Middle Eastern Moorish style embroidery.
Small tiny Turkish antique vest...
Category
1940s Moorish Vintage West Asian Folk Art
Materials
Velvet
Ionic Column Made with Compressed Marble Powder No:3
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Weight: 7,5 kg
Ionic regular columns, born on the western and southern coasts of Anatolia, have a thin, long and elegant form.
-Produced from presse...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Classical Greek West Asian Folk Art
Materials
Statuary Marble
Vintage Turkish Anatolian Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Anatolian rug from the mid-20th century.
Measures: 7' 3" x 9' 2".
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal West Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Shaggy Turkish Rug With A Red Tribal Design
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Tulu rug. A tribal rug that fits very well with contemporary furniture. All in red with an extra-long lustrous pile and uncountable wefts. No borders. No pattern. L...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern West Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
$1,500 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Samarkand Suzani, Uzbekistan Embroidered Textile Red and Black
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Samarkand Suzani, Uzbekistan embroidered textile red and black
Tashkent Suzani from Samarkand Uzbekistan, 1950.
Overall good condition for its age and use some stains.
"Suzani" means needlework and these embroideries are some of the most characteristic forms of textile art from Central Asia. The mastery of color and the dynamic sense of movement they convey continue to add depth and joy to contemporary interiors. A high level of creative variation and the individuation of each flower are what make each piece unique.
Measures: 67.5" x 57".
The Silk Road Bukhara: Like scattered pearls along the vast expanse of the Great Silk Road, the cities of Uzbekistan glisten radiantly under the unforgiving sun. This nation, nestled in a picturesque oasis, holds a treasure trove of historical artifacts, owing to its advantageous position at the heart of the ancient Silk Road network. In the year 138 BC, a transformative era commenced as China graciously opened its borders to trade, giving rise to caravans that embarked upon this illustrious route. These trading pathways served as conduits not only for the exchange of goods and craftsmanship but also for the intermingling of cultures, beliefs, and wisdom. Even today, within the ancient walls of cities like Samarkand, one can still discern the echoes of bustling voices, the melodious jingle of camel harnesses...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art West Asian Folk Art
Materials
Fabric
Antique Oushak Carpet, Oriental Rug, Handmade Rug Saffron, Light Blue and Coral
Located in Port Washington, NY
West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs have always been on top of the list for having fine oriental rugs.
Oushak rugs su...
Category
Late 19th Century Oushak Antique West Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Ionic Column Sculpture Set Made with Compressed Marble Powder Three Pieces
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
There are 3 pieces in this set.
Small: Height: 36 cm / Weight: 6,5 kg
Medium: Height: 46 cm / Weight: 7.5 kg
Large: Width: 22.5 cm / Depth: 15 cm / Height: 58 cm /Weight: 8.5 kg
Ion...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Classical Greek West Asian Folk Art
Materials
Statuary Marble
Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Turkish Oriental Rug, Beige, Coral, Light Blue
Located in Port Washington, NY
Antique Turkish Oushak carpets made in the late 19th century are renowned for their exquisite craftsmanship, intricate designs, and stunning color palettes. These carpets were handwo...
Category
Late 19th Century Oushak Antique West Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Handmade Persian Flat-Weave Accent Rug in Dark Brown
Located in New York, NY
A modern Persian flat-weave Kilim accent rug from the 21st century with four dark brown sections stitched together due to its nomadic nature. The blue, white, red, pink, and yellow s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern West Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug Soft Taupe, Green, Beige, Pale Blue
Located in Port Washington, NY
Oushak rugs, also known as Ushak rugs, are woven in Western Turkey and have distinct designs, such as angular large-scale floral patterns. They usually evoke a calmness and peacefuln...
Category
Late 19th Century Oushak Antique West Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Folk art walking stick depicting flowers and characters, Russia 1830.
Located in Milan, IT
Folk Art Walking Stick, carved and sculpted from a single piece of wood, the walking stick has a flattened overall shape. The base is rounded, from which the shaft rises, featuring t...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique West Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Rare silver Tantur or Druze head ornament, hand made, Lebanon 18th century
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
up for sale is This rare and important item known as a Tantur, made from silver in the 18th century. This conical headdress was worn by Druze and some Maronite women in the mountain ...
Category
18th Century Antique West Asian Folk Art
Materials
Silver
Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet, Wool Ivory, Lt Blue Oriental Rug Hand Knotted
Located in Port Washington, NY
Sultanabad is a region in NW, Persia. It was the site of the principle Ziegler weavings in the late 19th century. Sultanabad's are famous for their floral designs as they improved th...
Category
Late 19th Century Sultanabad Antique West Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Malayer Runner, Handmade Oriental Rug Ivory, Gray, Taupe, Goyard Pattern
Located in Port Washington, NY
Malayer is a large village located between the major weaving areas of Hamadan and Sarouk in Northwest Persia. In Malayer and the small villages surrounding it, production was almost ...
Category
Early 20th Century Malayer West Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Tabriz Fine Carpet, Handmade Persian Rug in Blue, Taupe, Soft Caramel
Located in Port Washington, NY
Antique Tabriz rugs are distinguished by their excellent weave and by their remarkable adherence to the classical traditions of Persian rug design. The city of Tabriz, situated in northwest region of Persia, was the earliest capital of the Safavid dynasty, and it can claim to have been a center of carpet production longer than any other city in Persia. This Tabriz carpet has a fabulous Shah Abbas...
Category
Early 20th Century Tabriz West Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Oushak Carpet, Oriental Rug, Handmade Ivory, Muted Shrimp, Soft Coral
Located in Port Washington, NY
West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs have always been on top of the list for having fine Oriental rugs.
Oushak rugs su...
Category
Early 20th Century Oushak West Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Sultanabad Carpet
Located in Port Washington, NY
Sultanabad is a region in NW Persia. It was the site of the principle Ziegler weavings in the late 19th century. Sultanabad's are famous for their floral designs as they improved the...
Category
19th Century Sultanabad Antique West Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
$18,999
Artemis Bust Made with Compressed Marble Powder Statue
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The famous Artemis is the sister of Apollo and Dionysus; It is integrated with abundance in Anatolia. Considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the temple of Artemis in Ephesus was destroyed many times; but each time it was built again. Artemis, who, like Cybele, is the embodiment of nourishment rather than fertility, can be found in every region in every age.
Sculptures, busts, columns and reliefs, the originals of which are in various museums, are made with the technique of casting under vacuum with marble powder...
Category
2010s Classical Greek West Asian Folk Art
Materials
Statuary Marble
Antique Kazak Carpet, Handmade Wool, Rust, Ivory, Navy, Light Blue and Geometric
Located in Port Washington, NY
The Rust field scattered with minor stylized flower heads, hooked panels and minute cross-motifs around a column of ivory octagonal panels containing radiating flower heads and minut...
Category
Late 19th Century Kazak Antique West Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Late 20th Century Vintage Middle Eastern Suzani Quilted Turkish Textile
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Middle Eastern end of the bed quilted textile with appliqué, elegant Moorish design in black, deep red and beige.
Ideal to use as a tablecloth on a centre or console table, on the ba...
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art West Asian Folk Art
Materials
Fabric
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Kazak Runner, Handmade Oriental Rug, Red, Blue, Yellow, Off-White, Green
Located in Port Washington, NY
Very unusual design, Kazak rugs are among the most sought after Caucasian rugs. This Kazak is a great example of a 19th century collectible piece. Measures: 3'3" x 6'6".
Category
Late 19th Century Kazak Antique West Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
$2,399 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Van Kilim Eastern Anatolian Old Rug Turkish Natural Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is an Eastern Anatolian Antique, old Kilim from the Van region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
Van lies on the southeast side of Lake Van, which is the largest wat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Kilim West Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
$4,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Turkish Oriental Rug, Pastel, Pale, Soft Colors
Located in Port Washington, NY
West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs have always been on top of the list for having fine oriental rugs.
Oushak rugs su...
Category
Early 20th Century Oushak West Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Serapi Carpet, Handmade Wool Oriental Rug, Ivory, Rust, Navy, Light Blue
Located in Port Washington, NY
Antique Serapi carpets are one of the most sought after rugs particularly in America and England for many years. Antique Serapi rugs are a major draw particularly in big city America...
Category
Late 19th Century Serapi Antique West Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Turkish Oriental Rug, Beige, Taupe, Soft Gray
Located in Port Washington, NY
Oushak rugs, also known as Ushak rugs, are woven in Western Turkey and have distinct designs, such as angular large-scale floral patterns. They usually evoke a calmness and peacefuln...
Category
Early 20th Century Oushak West Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
$23,999 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Light Blue, Rust, Gray
Located in Port Washington, NY
In 1883, Ziegler and Co., of Manchester, England, established a Persian carpet manufacture in Sultanabad, Iran, employing designers from major Western department stores, like B. Altm...
Category
Early 20th Century Sultanabad West Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Pale Blue Green, Yellow, Coral Rug
Located in Port Washington, NY
West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs have always been on top of the list for having fine oriental rugs.
Oushak rugs su...
Category
Late 19th Century Oushak Antique West Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Oushak Runner, Turkish and Oriental Rug, Handmade Beige and Orange Rug
Located in Port Washington, NY
West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs have always been on top of the list for having fine oriental rugs.
Oushak rugs su...
Category
Early 20th Century Oushak West Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Ancient Roman Theatre Mask Myra No:II Museum Replica Cultured Marble
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
It was found in the ancient city of Myra in Antalya, Turkey. It was used as a mask in theaters during the Roman period.
The city of Myra, one of the six most important cities that w...
Category
2010s Classical Greek West Asian Folk Art
Materials
Statuary Marble
Antique Persian Heriz Carpet, Handmade Wool Oriental Rug, Rust, Navy, Lt Blue
Located in Port Washington, NY
Heriz carpets are the staple of the furnishing market and remain the most popular of all NW Persian carpets. They were produced for the rapidly growing US market in the late 19th-ear...
Category
Early 20th Century Heriz Serapi West Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Nemesis Decorative Marbled Bust
Antalya Archeological Museum
Replica Statue
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Weight: 7,5 kg
The Goddess Nemesis, daughter of Nyx, represents the power that adjusts the balance of human relationships, giving each individual the fate their actions deserve. He ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Classical Greek West Asian Folk Art
Materials
Statuary Marble
Nemesis Bust Made with Compressed Marble Powder
Antalya Archeological Museum
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Weight: 7,5 kg (16.5lbs)
The Goddess Nemesis, daughter of Nyx, represents the power that adjusts the balance of human relationships, giving each individual the fate their actions de...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Classical Greek West Asian Folk Art
Materials
Statuary Marble
19th Century Russian Icon of Christ Pantocrator with Gold Metal and Gilt Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent 19th-century Russian icon depicting Christ Pantocrator, symbolizing his role as the Almighty and ruler of the universe. The central figure of Christ is exquisitely deta...
Category
19th Century Antique West Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Persian Sultanabad, Wool Handmade Oriental Rug Beige, Light Blue and Red
Located in Port Washington, NY
Sultanabad is a region in NW Persia. It was the site of the principle Ziegler weavings in the late 19th century. Sultanabad's are famous for their floral designs as they improved the...
Category
Late 19th Century Sultanabad Antique West Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Serapi Carpet, Geometric, Ivory Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Port Washington, NY
Antique Serapi carpets are one of the most sought after rugs particularly in America and England for many years. Antique Serapi rugs are a major draw particularly in big city America...
Category
Late 19th Century Serapi Antique West Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Bearded Hermes Bust Made with Compressed Marble Powder Statue İzmir Museum
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Lagu's special selection brings the most important sculptures in world history to your living spaces with the best materials. Hermes, a descendant of the Titans, is known as the fast...
Category
2010s Classical Greek West Asian Folk Art
Materials
Statuary Marble
Antique Persian Serapi Carpet, Handmade Wool Oriental Rug, Ivory and Light Blue
Located in Port Washington, NY
Antique Serapi carpets are one of the most sought after rugs particularly in America and England for many years. Antique Serapi rugs are a major draw particularly in big city America...
Category
Late 19th Century Serapi Antique West Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Vintage Old Antep Cecim Jijim Kilim Eastern Anatolia Turkish Rug Wool Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is an Eastern Anatolian vintage old Cecim ( Cicim or Jijim) Kilim from the Gaziantep region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
This town lies in south-eastern Turkey,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Kilim West Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
$640 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Mahal Rug, Handmade Oriental Rug, Light Green, Rust, All-Over Design
Located in Port Washington, NY
Mahal is a region in NW Persia. Mahal's just like Sultanabad’s are famous for their floral designs as they improved the quality and designs to match the European taste. Adapting the ...
Category
Early 20th Century Sultanabad West Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Tabriz Carpet, Hadji Jalili Persian Rug, Earth Tones, Light Blue, Coral
Located in Port Washington, NY
Tabriz, the capital of the northwestern Iranian province of Azerbaijan, has for centuries enjoyed a great reputation as a centre of Persian culture. Under the benign patronage of Sha...
Category
Late 19th Century Tabriz Antique West Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique North West Persian Carpet, Handmade Rust Red, Navy, Wool, Allover Design
Located in Port Washington, NY
Unique piece, crossover between a Bijar and Sultanabad. Great allover design: Bijar rugs are often called the iron rugs of Persia. The Bijar is a heavy durable rug that has been very...
Category
Early 20th Century West Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Tabriz Carpet, Persian Rug, Earth Tones, Ivory, Soft Colors
Located in Port Washington, NY
Tabriz, the capital of the northwestern Iranian province of Azerbaijan, has for centuries enjoyed a great reputation as a centre of Persian culture. Under the benign patronage of Sha...
Category
Late 19th Century Tabriz Antique West Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Turkish Angora Oushak Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug Shrimp, Pink, Ivory
Located in Port Washington, NY
West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs have always been on top of the list for having fine oriental rugs.
Oushak rugs s...
Category
19th Century Oushak Antique West Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Pale Green, Coral, Taupe and Cream
Located in Port Washington, NY
West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs have always been on top of the list for having Fine oriental rugs. Measure: 6' x 8...
Category
Early 20th Century Oushak West Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Tulu Rug, Long hair Angora wool, Green and Red
Located in Port Washington, NY
Tulu is the English pronunciation for the Turkish word, "tüylü" meaning hairy. It is pronounced “two-lou”. Tulu rugs are characteristically long-piled and woven with large knots. "Fi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tulu West Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Sultanabad, Handmade Wool Rug, Grey Blue, Ivory, Navy, Tan, Light Blue
Located in Port Washington, NY
Sultanabad is a region in NW Persia. It was the site of the principle Ziegler weavings in the late 19th century. Sultanabad's are famous for their floral designs as they improved the...
Category
Late 19th Century Sultanabad Antique West Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Large Heavy Brutalist Hand Forged in Israel Iron Hanukkah Menorah Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly breathtaking work. Heavy, bold, and striking. We have not seen another quite like it. A statement piece in about any setting. Holds nine candles.
Signed on the base "Hand...
Category
20th Century Brutalist West Asian Folk Art
Materials
Iron
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