Other Rugs and Carpets

New chromatic composition: brown+rose+bordeaux. Nouveau is inspired by nature’s organic shapes. The gestural lines alternate in cut stitch and boucle stitch in different thicknesses ...

The Rumi collection master weavers artfully re-spin and hand-knot the finest remnants of sustainable sari-silk to create the breakthrough Rumi Silk collection. These remarkable patte...

Amazing Early 16th Century Peruvian Textile, Circa date: Late 16th Century

Antique Peking Chinese Floral, Medallion Navy 1900s Rug, Circa Date: 1900s. This exceptional example of a Peking weaving exemplifies the elegance and restraint characteristic of earl...

Antique American Hooked Rug Measures: 3'2" x 6'4" - 96 x 193 cm

Antique American hooked rug, measures: 3'6" x 5'0".

17th Century Flanders Biblical Tapestry ( 10' x 12'8" - 305 x 385 ) Subject: Scene from a life of Moses Series, probably the reconciliation of Miriam and Zipporah Period: Late 16th ...

Beautifully antique Persian silk Rashti Embroidery textile 70225, country of origin: Persia, date circa 1900. Size: 4 ft. 5 in x 7 ft. 5 in (1.35 m x 2.26 m).

Beautiful example of an Aubusson rug. A fantastic display of floral and scroll designs, handwoven from France. Tons of earth tone colors: browns, greens, beiges, rust/reds, mauve/pin...

Antique Samarkand Rugs: The desert oasis of Khotan was an important stop on the Silk Road. The people of Khotan were expert carpet weavers who produced high quality antique rugs and ...

Antique Bessarabian Rugs / Kilims in both pile and tapestry weaving technique are some of the more beautiful carpets to have been produced in Europe. Many of the Bessarabian Kilims w...

Indulge in the captivating allure of a Northwestern Persian Runner, a rug that effortlessly merges tradition with affordability. With a bold red background, this rug beckons attentio...

Antique Persian Mohtashem Rugs – Antique Rugs By Mohtashem From Kashan – Ustad Mohtashem is one of the most revered weavers of Kashan. His rugs are some of the highest quality Persian weaving. The town of Kashan located in central Iran between Isfahan and Tehran is often referred to as the greatest weaving center in western Persia. Since the 3rd quarter of the 19th century and for about 30 years, the finest and most delicate area rugs of wool and silk were woven by arguably the most respected ustadan (master weaver), Zufilkhar Ed Din Mohtashem. These fine Persian rugs are noted for their use of purple and ruby red silk bindings for the selvedges. They are characterized by a particular style, color and use of imported merino wool. Whether signed or unsigned, antique Mohtashem Kashan rugs are considered the crème de la crème of all antique Kashan rugs. In modern times, the Mohtashem name is well known, but very little is known about his origins. It remained a mystery whether or not Mohtasham was simply a trade name, or whether he had actually existed. There is a legend going around according to which Hadji Mollah Mohammad Hassan Mohtashem of Kashan was a well-to-do businessman, famous for his textiles. However, in the 1880’s business was bad owing to the importing of machine-worked textiles from Europe. The story goes that Mohtashem had married a young woman from Sultanabad, who had brought with her from her city of origin the ancient tradition of the knotted carpet. In view of the fact that business did not seem to be picking up, his wife wove a carpet using merino wool imported from Manchester. Upon completion of the carpet, local merchants were so enthusiastic that they commissioned more similar ones. This drove Mohtasham not only to ask his wife to start weaving again, but also to train other weavers of Kashan to produce carpets using this model. Thus, according to the legend of the bazaar, the art of the carpet began again; it had been lost in Kashan since the fall of the Safavid dynasty in 1723. This sparked a revival of the art of the carpet in Kashan; in 1890 there were only three operating looms, and that these became one thousand five hundred in 1900 and four thousand in 1949. This specific Mohtashem carpet exemplifies how art can influence the onlooker. To appreciate such a great work of art, no great knowledge is needed; all one needs to enjoy this carpet is mere observation and attention to detail. This Mohtashem, woven with high quality kourk wool and an extremely fine weave, is unusual with its all-over design of delicate scrolling floral vines and palmettes in soft blues and ivory colors. The combination of the colors used coupled with the exceptional condition and the fact that Mohtashem rugs are never found in runner sizes make this a truly rare and magnificent work of art. What did you imagine as you read that just now? No doubt it was an elegant and refined weaving graced with curvilinear flora that winds its way through and around a commanding medallion. A rug that draws dropped jaws from anyone that beholds its magnificence. A sea of swirling ruby tones, indigo, sapphire — a rug as bejeweled and becoming as a sultans own palace. The image may seem fantastic, but in truth antique Mohtashem rugs boast just these types of elements. Mohtashem rugs from city of Kashan are some of the finest rugs to emerge from the major Persian weaving centers of old and are synonymous with the quality one would expect from an antique Persian rug. History Of Antique Persian Mohtasham: The 19th century Persian Mohtasham rugs, are the rarest of all the antique rugs that were woven in the city of Kashan in the modern day country of Iran. These fine and beautiful antique rugs utilize color palettes and designs that are not exactly traditional. The reflective quality of the rugs’ surface comes from high grade lamb’s wool used to create these elite master weave carpets. The truly extraordinarily fine knotted antique Mohtasham rugs are difficult to locate. These magnificent antique Persian rugs tend to employ either an antique leaf, allover blossoms with intricate detail or a teardrop medallion pattern. The antique Persian Mohtashem carpets that date from the mid 19th century or before are the most prized of this style. Earth tones and pastels that have been softened over time are the colors used. Some of the most beautiful Mohtasham rugs will have a background that is gold or antique ivory to reflect the exquisite detail of the fine Persian carpets. Private collections are usually the only place that very old antique...

Israeli Rugs – Israel is home to a surprisingly large and well-established carpet-weaving community. Area Carpet weavers in Israel had very serious traditions that were cultural, tec...

Antique Hand Woven Persian Kerman Rug This exquisite Antique Hand Woven Persian Kerman Rug showcases a classic rectangular design, embodying the elegance of traditional Oriental cra...

Antique Samarkand Rugs: The desert oasis of Khotan was an important stop on the Silk Road. The people of Khotan were expert carpet weavers who produced high quality antique rugs and ...

With an amalgam of sizes and aesthetic influences ranging from art deco to Rorschach and modernist, the rugs in the Eclectic collection defy definition, asking instead to become intr...

With understated palettes and allover designs, the rugs in the Mogul Collection will bring timeless sophistication to any room. Influenced by a spectrum of Turkish, Indian, and Persi...

Transform your space with the 4x5 Vintage Kilim Patchwork Area Rug, a one-of-a-kind piece that brings warmth, character, and timeless style to any space. Handcrafted from premium woo...

This hand-woven oriental Bokhara rug was made in Pakistan during the 1960s. Woven in the traditional way – flat technique, with the addition of cashmere and natural dyed in shades of...

A Breathtaking Rare 17th Century Large Antique Persian Isfahan Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Antique Persian Rugs, Circa Date: 17th Century

Antique Bessarabian Rugs / Kilims in both pile and tapestry weaving technique are some of the more beautiful carpets to have been produced in Europe. Many of the Bessarabian Kilims w...

A delicious 9x12 edition of a hand-knotted custom rug design, available from Rug Kilim’s Homage Collection. This traditional rendering in distressed style showcases a gorgeous ...

Antique Samarkand Rugs: The desert oasis of Khotan was an important stop on the Silk Road. The people of Khotan were expert carpet weavers who produced high quality antique rugs and ...

Pleasant and refined kilim, with geometric hexagons design. Delicate pastel colors. ref. nr. 1248 -

19th Century Chinese Silk Metallic Thread Meditation Carpet (4' x 7' – 122 x 213 cm) Silk pile of Asymmetric Knots with Gold Metal Thread Brocading Inscribed: “For Palace of H...

The new version of the Nouveau rug is a collaboration between Noemi Saga and renowned multimedia artist Guto Lacaz. The shape created by Noemi Saga in the 1995s was creatively interv...

Early 19th Century English Armorial Axminster Carpet (14'4" x 16'2" - 437 x 497) This is a particularly colorful late Regency period Axminster carpet, with an astonishing double flor...

Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Hand-Knotted Wool Style: Chinese Art Deco Dimensions: 0.25”H x 71”W x 36”D This hand-knotted wool rug from 1920s China showcases...

:: Double floral bouquet outwardly directed atop a covered field of germinating plants. Design is in fine curvilinear execution with high detailing and soft wool with high sheen and ...

Antique Floral Bessarabian Kilim Rug

From Rug Kilim’s Homage Collection, a 3x6 hand-knotted wool piece recapturing the time-honored Tiger skin rug in its glory. On the design: This piece is inspired by antique...

This is a semi-antique Hereke silk and metal threaded rug woven in Turkey during the last quarter of the 20th century circa 1970-2000's and measures...

This is a rare 18th-century Swedish textile that has been mounted and framed on a backing and measures 103x 48CM in size. This unique European textile ...

Fine French Savanory Weave Rug, Hand Knotted Design: Center Medalion The Savonnerie manufactory was the most prestigious European manufactory of knotted-pile carpets, enjoying ...

Antique American Hooked rug. Measures: 3'6" x 4'4".

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3' 1" x 3' 3" - 94 x 99 cm )

This is a genuine hand knotted oriental rug. It is not hand tufted or Machine Made rug. Our entire inventory is made of either hand knotted or handwoven rugs. Bring life to your hom...

Antique Turkish distressed rug. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on wool foundation. Deep washed professionally. Measures: 4 x 8 Ft

Antique Bessarabian Rugs / Kilims in both pile and tapestry weaving technique are some of the more beautiful carpets to have been produced in Europe. Many of the Bessarabian Kilims w...

An exquisite oversized Persian Mashhad rug, hand-knotted in the holy city of Mashhad in northeastern Iran. This piece showcases a luxurious crimson red field with a complex central m...

A vintage Turkish accent rug. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on wool foundation. Very good condition. Sturdy and as clean as a brand new rug (deep washed professional...

:: Main field in a geometric Herati design motif with wide banded Samovar stylized main border. Colors and shades include: Navy blue, terracotta, dusty sky blue, aubergine, antique i...

:: Single column center medallion in primitive bold hook and latch relief bearing arrowed inverted design atop an open field wrapped by checkered main border in narrow banded thickne...

Antique American braided rug, size: 2'6" x 2'6".

Hand knotted in wool originating from India circa 1890-1900, this 10 x 16 antique rug connotes a transitional Polonaise rug design, both celebrated among...

Ornate concentric diamond shaped center medallion with scrolling ribbon outline in scalloped contour atop a covered field of intricately drawn delicate vinery and geometric floral bu...

Tibetan - 'Super Fine Collection' Rug 8' x 10' Material: 90% Wool - 10% Silk Introducing Via Como, the pinnacle of ultra high-end hand-knotted rugs. Renowned for their unrivaled...

A curious pictorial rug, woven by the Afghani Beluch people, illustrating a map of Afghanistan divided into regions at around the time of the Gulf war. It belongs to the larger group of so called ‘Afghan war rugs...

Antique Samarkand Rugs: The desert oasis of Khotan was an important stop on the Silk Road. The people of Khotan were expert carpet weavers who produced high quality antique rugs and ...

This is an 18th-century imperial silk Chinese textile that measures 79 x 47CM in size. This rare example has been preserved in excellent condition and has retained its dramatic satur...

Traditional Indian Wool Chain Stitch Decorative Area Rug, Kashmir Valley, India. Hand embroidered on a cotton and linen blend background and backing. A bright floral design of orange...

1900s Antique Turkeman Rug, handmade and hand-knotted

Hand knotted in wool and luminous silk, this 8x10 addition to the European rug collection by Rug & Kilim depicts a masterful play of color and pattern affectionately dubbed “Berlini”...

Antique Samarkand Rugs: The desert oasis of Khotan was an important stop on the Silk Road. The people of Khotan were expert carpet weavers who produced high quality antique rugs and ...

This is a vintage Turkish Tulu rug woven circa 1950 - 1970 and it measures 133 x 131 CM in size. It has a beautiful minimalist design with lovely colors. Tulu in Turkish means hair a...

Antique rugs that are called “Kilim rugs”, primarily refer to a type of flat weave rug that was produced without knotted pile. Because these antique rugs are found across the globe, ...

:: Diamond shaped center medallion with interior botehs and pinwheel floral top views adorned at either end by oversized finials with simplistic uniquely drawn floral designs. Main b...

Beautiful Antique Animal Motif Tehran Persian Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rug, Circa Date: 1900 –Size: 4 ft 4 in x 5 ft 9 in (1.32 m x 1.75 m).

With understated palettes and allover designs, the rugs in the Mogul Collection will bring timeless sophistication to any room. Influenced by a spectrum of Turkish, Indian, and Persi...