Vintage Gabbeh Persian Runner Rug, Blue with Animal Pictorials - Rug Kilim

This vintage 3x6 Persian Gabbeh runner rug is the latest grand entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of rare tribal pieces. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960. On the Design: A true c...

Made with hand-knotted wool and originating from China, this 11x13 oversized antique Peking rug features an intricate symbolic pictorial design with Buddhist and Taoist motifs on a midnight-blue field framed by a formal ivory border—an exciting new curation from Rug & Kilim’s collection of late 19th century rugs. On the Design: Exemplifying pictorial traditions of late 19th century imperial workshop productions, this design centers on a distinctive hourglass-shaped medallion rendered in ivory with detailed scale patterns and internal floral motifs, likely representing a stylized Buddhist endless knot symbol. Surrounding this central element is a complex arrangement of auspicious symbols and narrative vignettes scattered across the deep blue field in a deliberate asymmetrical composition. Notable motifs include court figures, elephants with riders, vases, floral arrangements, and various Buddhist and Taoist emblems including ruyi scepters and cloud formations.The branching ivory-colored linear elements create structural organization across the field, connecting various pictorial elements while suggesting a cosmic or landscape framework. The border employs a formal arrangement with an ivory ground hosting Buddhist emblems and stylized floral motifs, punctuated by blue diamond patterns at the corners and midpoints. Calligraphic cartouches appear at the top and bottom borders, likely containing auspicious inscriptions or dedications. The restricted palette—predominantly indigo, ivory, and selective pale blue accents—creates visual coherence. This rug represents the refined aesthetic sensibilities of late Qing dynasty textile...

This vintage 3x6 Persian Gabbeh runner rug is the latest grand entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of rare tribal pieces. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960. On the Design: This vin...

This vintage 3x5 Persian Gabbeh rug is the latest entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of rare tribal pieces. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960. On the Design: This vintage Gabbeh r...

This handmade antique Persian Gabbeh rug from the 1910s is a captivating piece of traditional Middle Eastern craftsmanship. Measuring 4.9 feet (148 cm) in width and 7.2 feet (218 cm)...

Persian Khamseh Antique in Terra Cotta and Ink Blue rug/10-ke-313 origin/ Iran This wonderful, late 19th century carpet features a masterfully woven deep ink blue field of sub-ge...

Persian Tribal small size Rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century size 4'4'' x 5'8"

53702 Vintage Blue Turkish Oushak Rug, 04'04 x 07'03. Originating in Turkey's Oushak region, muted antique-washed Turkish Oushak rugs are renowned for their exquisite handwoven craft...