3394 Kerman 4 ft x 6 ft (122 x 183)

3394 Kerman 4 ft x 6 ft (122 x 183)

Extremely fine quality Kerman rug circa 1890 with an unusual blue/green background color.  The “Boteh” design is of the “mother and child” version that adds to the “seed of life” symbolism of the Boteh.

3419 Khotan / Yarkand 7 ft x 11 ft (213 x 335)

3419 Khotan / Yarkand 7 ft x 11 ft (213 x 335)

  Khotan rugs and some of their related cousins are from an area referred to as East Turkistan that lies between the major weaving areas of India, China, and what was at one time Eastern Persia. Khotan has a 2000 plus year history as a carpet weaving center, despite its isolation, and numerous immigration and…

3559 Ziegler 3 ft 6 in x 4 ft 6 in (107 x 137)

3559 Ziegler 3 ft 6 in x 4 ft 6 in (107 x 137)

  In the late nineteenth century the Arak region of Persia catered especially to western markets, with the the most famous, the English firm of Ziegler & Company established in Sultanabad and became directly involved in the design and manufacture of the finest Mahal or “Sultanabad” carpets. The color selected for these rugs were meant…

2708 Sultanabad 14 ft 8 ft x 25 ft

2708 Sultanabad 14 ft 8 ft x 25 ft

One of the most beautiful Examples of its type, this late 19th century rug is in excellent condition and has a wonderful multitude of colors including subtle shades of green and yellow.

3266 Seysan 11 ft 6 in x 18 ft 6 in

3266 Seysan 11 ft 6 in x 18 ft 6 in

From the area where the silk “Heriz” carpets of the 19th century were actually made, it is quite rare to find large pieces of this type. The design vocabulary is quite like that of the Heriz rugs of the period (circa 1900-1910) but with a much more unusual color palette.

2860 Swedish Rug 5 ft 9 in x 9 ft (175 x 274)

2860 Swedish Rug 5 ft 9 in x 9 ft (175 x 274)

  A mid 20th century Swedish interpretation of the “Sileh” or “S” design rugs most often associated with 19thcentury Sumak rugs from the Caucuses. The coloration is spot on for the time, although the silver/gray tones seem quite contemporary.    

2667 Sivas 6 ft 8 in x 11 ft (203 x 335)

2667 Sivas 6 ft 8 in x 11 ft (203 x 335)

When Marco Polo crossed Anatolia in 1270 on his journey to the Far East, he expressed that the people of this area “weave the choicest and most beautiful carpets in the world.”  Sivas, the town known as Sebasteia in ancient times, is the capital of the province of the same name, and has long been…

2637 Serab 3 ft 3 in x 12 ft 2in

2637 Serab 3 ft 3 in x 12 ft 2in

Serab (No. 2637) 3ft 3in x 12ft 2in (0.99 x 3.71m) Persia Circa 1900   A beautifully simple tribal carpet that proves once again the power of simple design elements.   The town of Serab is located about seventy miles East of Tabriz.  Rugs from this area are quite distinct, and are almost invariably runners;…

2274 Mahal 10 ft 6 in x 13 ft 6 in (320 x 411)

2274 Mahal 10 ft 6 in x 13 ft 6 in (320 x 411)

In the 19th century, the Mahal, or Sultanabad region was the center of European influence over carpet weaving in Persia, most famously evidenced by the British firm, Ziegler & Company’s involvement in designing carpets for export to the West. This particular rug features a pattern referred to as “Mustafi” after a 19th century Persian prime…

3251 Kurd Tabriz 8 ft x 12 ft 4 in

3251 Kurd Tabriz 8 ft x 12 ft 4 in

A rarity in that here is a rug woven by Kurdish people in a quality usually only associated with fine formal carpets from the best workshops in Tabriz.  The stylistic language is from the mid to late 19th century Heriz silk carpets, although the border elements betray the nomadic heritage of its weavers. Magnificent draftsmanship…

2601 Bakhshayesh 8ft 6in x 13ft 4in (2.59 x 4.06m)

2601 Bakhshayesh 8ft 6in x 13ft 4in (2.59 x 4.06m)

The village of Bakhshayesh, near Heriz in north-west Persia is well known for its production of well-made carpets with soft colors and bold designs.  This particular rug features some of the most favored design motifs from the Bakhshayesh vocabulary in beautifully harmonious colors.