Finest Manchester wool on a cotton foundation with natural dyes
This exceptional Antique Persian Kashan Carpet, woven circa 1920, represents one of the finest productions of the renowned Kashan weaving workshops. Woven with luxurious imported Manchester wool, prized for its extraordinary softness, luster, and durability, the carpet reflects the highest standards of Persian craftsmanship during the early twentieth century.
The carpet features an elegant allover floral design without a dominant central medallion, creating a balanced and harmonious composition.
This handsome Antique Persian Bakhtiari Runner, woven around 1900, is an excellent example of the robust craftsmanship and bold tribal artistry for which the Bakhtiari weavers of western Persia are renowned. Its balanced geometric composition and rich natural colors make it a versatile and highly decorative runner, ideal for a hallway, gallery, or traditional interior.
The deep midnight-blue field is anchored by a striking procession of alternating ivory and rust-red octagonal medallions, each enclosing stylized geometric motifs and symbolic tribal emblems.
This handsome antique Persian Bakhtiari rug, woven around 1890, is a richly colored and highly decorative example of late 19th-century tribal weaving. It features an elegant allover lattice design filled with alternating floral medallions, rosettes, and stylized blossoms arranged across a deep midnight-blue field.
The repeating motifs are woven in warm shades of madder red, rust, golden yellow, soft green, ivory, and muted blue, creating a lively but well-balanced composition.
This is a beautiful antique Persian Afshar rug, woven by the renowned Afshar tribes of southeastern Persia. It features a striking allover boteh (paisley) design arranged in neat rows across a rich midnight-blue field, creating a wonderfully balanced and highly decorative composition. The vibrant crimson botehs, accented with ivory, sky blue, and golden highlights, stand out dramatically against the deep indigo background.
One of the rug's most distinctive features is its colorful kilim end finish, displaying the traditional chevron pattern characteristic of fine Afshar weavings.
This attractive antique Persian Sarouk rug, woven around 1920, is a fine example of one of Persia's most celebrated weaving traditions. Measuring 4'1" × 6'6", it features the classic Sarouk floral design that has made these rugs highly sought after for both their beauty and remarkable durability.
The rug displays a rich raspberry-red field filled with an elegant arrangement of stylized flowering plants, palmettes, scrolling vines, and graceful botanical motifs radiating around a delicate central floral medallion.
This beautiful antique Persian Sarouk Feraghan rug, woven around 1880, is an outstanding example of the highly regarded weaving tradition of the Feraghan district.
This elegant antique Persian Sarouk rug, woven around 1920, is a beautiful example of the classic Sarouk tradition, celebrated for its exceptional craftsmanship, luxurious wool, and timeless floral artistry. Measuring 4'3" × 6'7", it is an ideal accent size that works equally well in both traditional and contemporary interiors.
The rug displays a rich raspberry-red field filled with a graceful arrangement of stylized flowering plants, palmettes, and elegant vinery radiating around a refined central medallion.
This exceptional antique Persian Feraghan rug, woven circa 1880, is a beautiful example of one of Persia's most celebrated weaving traditions. Measuring 4'6" × 7'4", it displays the refined craftsmanship and artistic sophistication that have made Feraghan rugs highly prized by collectors for well over a century.
The rug features a richly detailed Herati (Mahi) pattern covering the entire field, framed by ivory spandrels and an elegant floral border. The intricate allover design creates remarkable visual depth while maintaining perfect symmetry and balance.
