The province of Kurdistan is situated in the western part of Iran. Its capital today is Sanandaj, but in the context of carpets, the older name, Senneh, is still used. Around the province the Kurdish people weave strong, durable carpets with juicy patterns. Carpets from the city of Senneh gives an elegant impression with a fine design and tasteful patterns. They are very appreciated both in and out of Iran. The pattern consists of rhombs, mir-e-buteh or Herati.
The materials are from vegetable dyes wool pile over wool foundation. The pattern is floral in deco style.
Yastik or pillow or bloster cover, Ghiordes. It has the fortunate of still having the end original Kilim on both ends although it is not perfect. Beautiful distinctive Anatolian motives and soft color, depicts in very center a small lozenge medallion surrounded by geometric shape of hooks and arrows and they are with in very large soft grey color medallion.
Serab, Heriz, Serapi, Bakshaish. Karaja and Serapi or Bakshaish all are villages in the district of Heriz north west Persia. Since mid-19th century rugs from these area imported to US and European market. This Karaja rug like many other antique rugs antique rugs that used in US has beautiful appeal of colors, they are soft and mute and great attraction to the viewers.
This exceptional Antique Caucasian Karabagh Runner, woven around 1890, is a magnificent example of the artistic tradition of the Karabagh weaving region. Its extraordinary length and elegant allover composition make it an ideal statement piece for a grand hallway, gallery, or expansive interior requiring a truly distinctive antique textile.
The deep midnight blue field is richly adorned with an allover arrangement of stylized floral sprays, palmettes, and delicate vine work rendered in vibrant shades of crimson, raspberry, ivory, soft sky blue, sage green, and golden yellow.
Embark on a journey through time as we unravel the rich history woven into the fabric of Turkmen rugs, a testament to the nomadic tribes that crafted these masterpieces centuries ago. In an era long past, these artisans relied on locally-sourced materials—wool from their herds and vegetable or natural dyes extracted from the bountiful land surrounding them. The result was a symphony of colors and patterns that reflected the unique identity of each tribe.
Foundation: Wool pile on cotton foundation
Colors: Deep indigo-blue field, rich brick red, ivory, soft green, camel, and touches of golden yellow
This beautiful antique Persian Sultanabad rug is a classic example of the highly decorative village weavings produced in the Arak region during the late 19th century.
A very attractive antique Navajo handwoven rug featuring a wonderfully simple and graphic banded geometric composition.
The design is organized into four broad ivory horizontal panels, each decorated with a repeating row of bold serrated diamond motifs. The diamonds are rendered primarily in soft brick and coral red surrounding warm tan centers.
An exceptional early Navajo weaving distinguished by its dramatic geometric composition and sophisticated use of natural, undyed wool in black, ivory, charcoal, gray and subtle brown-gray tones.
The design features three powerful geometric formations arranged vertically through the field. Large serrated diamond and stepped motifs are rendered in sharply contrasting black and ivory, creating a striking sense of movement against the beautifully variegated gray ground.
