Early 19th Century Indian Rugs

Red Indian Kashmir Shawl, Late 19th Century A Classic hand-embroidered and finely ornamented Indian wearing shawl in the European taste. Additional Information Dimensions: 6'10" W...

This fun and folky hand pieced and quilted crazy quilt is in great as found condition with folky little ties as well. The condition is very good and as well as the hand tied wool tie...

A refined 19th-century hand-woven Paisley shawl from Northwest India, showcasing a sophisticated color palette of brick red, ivory, and black. Crafted in the Kashmir region, this historic textile represents the pinnacle of Indian weaving traditions and is often referred to as a "Piano Shawl" for its wide rectangular shape and decorative appeal when draped over furniture. The shawl features classic boteh (paisley) motifs that became emblematic of Kashmiri craftsmanship. These designs gained international popularity during the 1800s, particularly after Queen Victoria introduced them into royal fashion. This style inspired a wave of European imitations, notably in Paisley, Scotland—yet original Indian examples like this remain the most coveted by collectors. Versatile in use, this antique textile can serve as a luxurious wall hanging, a dramatic table or piano covering, or an elegant bed display. It’s a timeless heirloom piece, ideal for traditional, eclectic, or globally inspired interiors. Dimensions: 63” x 63” Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s Place of Origin: India Material: Wool, cotton with organic dyes Condition: Good, few small holes The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU 2226 19th century Paisley shawl, antique piano shawl, Kashmiri handwoven shawl, Victorian paisley textile, brick red paisley shawl, hand-loomed Indian shawl, Paisley Scotland shawl, antique wall tapestry, Indian textile decor, collectible Kashmiri shawl, boteh pattern shawl, black and red paisley shawl, heirloom Indian textile, Indian piano shawl, Queen Victoria fashion, historic Indian weaving, vintage paisley wrap, ethnic home decor, Victorian era shawl, luxury antique textile, Paisley Shawl, Vintage Paisley Shawl...

Beautiful pillow made of antique Indian handmade Paisley Textile, fresh insert, fine cotton backing. double front support lining.  

This beautiful antique Indian Agra hand-knotted design rug will make your floor look splendid. This collection is made in wool. It's measures are: 8'.4 x 11'.6 This antique Indian A...

Vintage Agra area rug. Features a field of beige or tan with a floral all-over motif with reds, greens, blues, orange, brown and pink. Measure: 10' Deve...

A Wonderful Colors 19th Century Paisley Shawl

An exquisite 19th-century hand-woven Paisley shawl from Northwest India, featuring an elegant color palette of brick red, ivory, black, and green. This historic textile showcases a finely detailed paisley border, with larger stylized boteh (paisley) motifs at each end. The central field is rendered in a contrasting solid black, creating a striking visual balance and framing the intricate design. Originating from Kashmir, these shawls—sometimes called “Paisley” or “Piano” shawls—became highly fashionable in Europe during the Victorian era, especially after Queen Victoria popularized them. The design and craftsmanship of these Indian shawls later inspired the iconic production of similar pieces in Paisley, Scotland, throughout the 19th century. This richly woven textile can be elegantly draped over a table or bed or displayed as a piece of wall art, making it an ideal statement in classic, bohemian, or globally inspired interiors. A rare and collectible piece of textile history that combines cultural heritage with timeless style. Dimensions: 62” x 64” Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s Place of Origin: India Material: Wool, cotton with organic dyes Condition: Good, few small holes The Persian Knot, SKU 2227 19th century Paisley shawl, antique Kashmiri shawl, vintage piano shawl, hand-woven Indian textile, Victorian Paisley shawl, brick red paisley shawl, Kashmir shawl black center, Indian paisley textile, historic Indian shawl, collectible Paisley shawl, antique textile wall art, paisley table throw, bed display shawl, Victorian fashion accessory, NW India shawl, hand-loomed paisley shawl, Indian boteh shawl, Queen Victoria shawl style, Scottish Paisley inspired, heirloom Indian textile, Paisley Shawl, Vintage Paisley Shawl...

This stunning contemporary Indian wool rug boasts an intricately crafted, navy blue colour-field in an all-over geometric pattern design. hand knotted to the highest quality, this pi...

A fine Aubusson tapestry pillow, France, circa 1850. This piece displays a richly woven grape cluster with foliage in soft gold, beige, and green tones against a warm burgundy ground...

Stamp composed of a set of small welded copper plates forming a bird motif. These stamps were to be printed on the drapery. Indian work, circa 1900.

Condition: New Origin: India  Design: Sultanabad Actual size: 5'10" x 6'  Color: Orange, Blue, Ivory, Brown  Content: Wool