Charming Antique Nursery Pictorial Rug

A charming needlepoint rug distinguished by an infinite repeat pattern of floral bouquets alternated by offset parallel rows of leafy roundels. English needlepoints such as this one ...

Summer carpets are silk embroideries on a cotton background used as by the Mughal court as unique floor spreads for important guests during special occasions. This particular example...

Antique Bessarabian Kilims are very rarely found in large sizes, as most were woven in an almost standard 6 x 9 feet format. This stunning example maintains the wonderful palette and...

The weaving of flat-woven cotton carpets known as dhurries is cited in Mughal chronicles of the 15th century. Probably one of the earliest forms of floor covering, dhurries were wove...

Two cranes and two spotted deer, both symbols of longevity, shelter under leafy trees against the near black ground. The cranes stand on a rock with other banded formations nearby. ...

An early 20th Century Chinese rug with an animal motif on a navy field Measures: 4'4'' x 6'10''.

A vintage Persian Hamadan pictorial rug from the second quarter of the 20th century.

An extremely rare early 20th century pictorial Chinese rug depicting Chinese scholar's objects like potted peonies and chrysanthemums, citron (Buddha's Fingers) with a censor, and a peach, all symbols of longevity and prosperity. The border is wonderful, with a wide floral and vine pattern running in a circular fashion around the rug. The rare quality of this rug lies not in the imagery, but in the color. Most Central Asian rugs utilize crimsons, golds, oranges, and natural brown wools, however this example is woven mostly in varying shades of indigo, reminiscent of traditional Chinese blue and white pottery.