Origin: Amritsar (Agra Tradition), Northern India.
Material: Hand-spun wool on a cotton foundation with natural vegetable dyes
This elegant Antique Amritsar Carpet, woven circa 1880, is a beautiful example of the refined decorative carpets produced in Northern India during the late 19th century.
Antique French Savonnerie rugs exemplify the formal grace and elegance of classical European design. Savonneries originated in France when European taste turned away for a time from Oriental carpets in the later eighteenth and earlier nineteenth centuries. The production of Savonnerie rugs declined in the latter half of the eighteenth century, until 1805 when the designs were revived by Napoleon,
During the Islamic occupation of the eleventh century, Medieval Spain was the first European country to make knotted pile rugs.
A highly decorative circa-1930 carpet featuring an unusual allover geometric interpretation of the classical Savonnerie tradition. Rather than the more familiar floral bouquets and sweeping French-style medallions, this example presents a structured field of repeating octagonal, quatrefoil and cross-shaped motifs, arranged symmetrically across a rich chocolate-brown ground.
The design is particularly striking for its strong palette of crimson and ruby red, warm ivory, camel, turquoise and powder blue, deep navy, green and brown.
Introducing a stunning vintage Scandinavian carpet from the mid-twentieth century, measuring an impressive 6'7" x 10'7". This unique piece boasts a captivating design with a warm red-brown background, adorned with rows of allover geometric patterns in delightful shades of pink, light green, and ivory. The intricate design is complemented by a white and light green border, adding a touch of elegance to the overall aesthetic.
What sets this carpet apart is its unusual rows of lighter abrash colors, enhancing the antique charm within a modern context.
This striking late 19th-century Caucasian Kazak rug is an outstanding example of the bold tribal artistry that has made antique Kazaks among the most sought-after Caucasian weavings. Woven with exceptionally lustrous hand-spun mountain wool and natural vegetable dyes, the rug combines crisp geometry, vibrant colors, and a remarkably balanced composition.
