Saber Mashad Carpet, Early 20th Century

Antique Large Oversized Persian Bakhtiari Carpet, Early 20th Century Bakhtiari carpets from west-central Persia frequently make use of fields with colorful repeating boxes containin...

Antique Large Persian Heriz Carpet, Early 20th Century Heriz rugs and carpets were woven in Northwest Persia starting in the Mid-19th Century in response to a great increase in demand for rugs internationally. Prior to that, there were no rugs woven (in Persia) for export that exhibited this stylized drawing of plant and flower forms. The lower knot density and thicker pile became the standard for these rugs, which lent to a less formal aesthetic that remains popular to this day. The use of natural dyes in the Heriz workshops prevailed well into the 20th century, setting them apart from city workshops, which began to embrace synthetic dyes as early as the turn of the century. What was once one of the least expensive...

Antique Persian Mahal Long Gallery Carpet, Early 20th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 6'10" W x 20'1" L Origin: Persia Period: Early 20th Century Rug ID: 20688

Antique Large Persian Hamadan Carpet, Early 20th Century During the first half of the twentieth century, rugs from the area of Hamadan in west Persia were some of the favorite small...