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Ilgich are small square embroideries created by Lakai & Kungrat girls to showcase their artistic talents. Traditionally part of a dowry to be displayed prominently in the home. It features circles and vegetal shapes in vibrant tones of yellow, orange, green, bright white and two shades of purple.
Vintage Lakai Ilgich - 2'5 x 2'3
$275.00 Sold out
Features a central medallion and four cornices of blossoming flowers on an open and expansive blue field. Framed by nicely spaced main border of individual flowering branches of an ivory ground and finished with a solid block of navy around the perimeter. Peking rugs were created for the British market and the palette was utilized to emulate the look of blue and white Chinese porcelain which was extremely popular in the West.
Antique Peking Rug - 8' x 9'6
$1,450.00 Sold out
This field is composed of a directional prayer niche with a tree-of-life central motif on a desirable camel ground. The mihrab is filled with an eight pointed star and the base of the rug has various botehs and a prominent animal head motif. Wonderfully finished with two hands on the top left and top right of the rug. Baluch western afghanistan mid 19th century
Antique Baluch Prayer Rug - 2'8 x 5'2
$1,450.00 Sold out
This American Hooked rug was handhooked in New England during the first quarter of the 20th century (1900-1925). It features a pictorial design of two confronting dogs against a backdrop of trees. Wonderfully folky with a simple but effective use of perspective. The same pf dog is featured but subtle differences like the color of the collar and the different shape of the faces highlight the handmade nature and unique character that is desired in these pieces.
Antique "Dogs" American Hooked Rug - 1'11 x 2'11
$675.00 Sold out
Midcentury Earthy Anatolian Rug - 3'11 x 6'11
Midcentury Earthy Anatolian Rug - 3'11 x 6'11
$950.00 Sold out
Antique Turkmen Chuval Rug - 3'2 x 5'3
Antique Turkmen Chuval Rug - 3'2 x 5'3
$450.00 Sold out
Small Ornamental Chinese Deco features an open celadon field framed by a small cream border and a wider navy border. Sparsely ornamented with a flower-filled vase, flowering branches, an orb, an eternal knot, and an interesting patch of purple that is reminiscent of a single broad brushstroke in the top right corner. Simple and straightforward with an auspicious vibe.
Small Ornamental Chinese Deco - 3'1 x 3'6
$650.00 Sold out
This Agra rug was woven in Northern India during the late 19th century. It features an elegant all-over herati design in crimson and icy blue on an oxidized brown ground. The crimson tone utilizes lac which is a dye derived from insects and characteristic of Northern India weaving from both Amritsar and Agra. The whole is framed by a reconciled palmette border. A portion of foundation is visible revealing that the underlying cotton has been dyed with indigo.
North Indian Agra Rug - 3'5 x 6'1
$750.00 Sold out
A chyrpy is a long robe of embroidered silk that Tekke women wear over the head and shoulders with false, decorative sleeves. These are ceremonial garments to be worn on special occasions. This chyrpy features abstracted floral forms stitched in yellow, ivory aubergine and red silk on black ground. It is lined with cotton that is blockprinted with boteh and scrolling leaves.
Tekke Turkmen Chyrpy
$1,250.00 Sold out
Contemporary It features alternating stripes of variegated undyed wool with stripes of red and blue. Each stripe contains simple representations of trees and vegatation in various colorful tones. Framed by a thick and wavy undyed wool border. The pile is densely woven, making this a plush rug.
Leaf and Stripes Contemporary Gabbeh - 2'8 x 4'5
$1,100.00 Sold out
It features a a central tree of life motif with branches full of pomegranates in vibrant reds, blues, yellow and green. The tree sits atop a variegated field made up of various shades of undyed wool with a few small moments of color that add depth. Framed on top and bottom with a blue and pink checkered band. The pile is densely woven, making this a plush rug.
Contemporary Pomegranate Gabbeh - 3'4 x 4'11
$1,375.00 Sold out
This Bezalel rug was handwoven in Israel during the late 20th century. It features a tree of life design r. Framed by a border of alternating peacocks flanking vases.
"Song of Songs" Tree of Life Bezalel Rug - 4' x 7'2
$2,200.00 Sold out
This Deco rug was handwoven in Eastern China during the second quarter of the 20th century. It features an open indigo field framed by a wide navy border. Flowering vases and branches that start in the border grow freely into the field unrestrained. A flower filled vase with a bird perched on one of its branches can be found near the center of the composition. Various birds and butterflies can also be seen frolicking amongst the flowers
Ornate Blue on Blue Deco - 8'2 x 11'4
$3,650.00 Sold out
Architectural Yellow Sivas Rug features an elaborate and geometric mosaic of rosettes, stars, and latticework that is more commonly associated with architecture and bookbinding. It is contained within the perfectly reconciled main border of meandering vegetal forms.
Architectural Yellow Sivas Rug - 4'6 x 6'5
$2,350.00 Sold out
This rug was woven in the Karabagh region of the South Caucasus during the late 19th century. Itt features a powerful all design of angular shapes on a deep navy ground. Framed by a main border of geometric plus shaped rosettes sandwiched between two
Vibrant Antique Karabagh - 3'9 x 6'9
$2,450.00 Sold out
This Kayseri rug was handwoven in Central Turkey during the middle of the 20th century. It features an elegant allover design of rosettes entangled in waves of scrolling vinework sprays in greens, purples, blues, black, and pink on a sandy ground. wonderful seafoam green ground. The intricate spiraling floral sits on an exceptional green ground that shifts from emerald to jade and may be the best attribute of a very nice rug.
Vintage Kayseri - 6’5 x 9'6
$2,350.00 Sold out