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Antique Rugs, Oushak, Oushak Rugs, The Montecito Collection, Usak Rugs, Ziegler & Company
12×14’2
Finest hand spun Ziegler & co Oushak. These extremely rare design concepts continued through the 17th and 18th centuries evolving in drawing and weave. The Turkish community revered carpet weaving as one of the highest forms of art. The court weavers of that time had tremendous resources at their disposal. What came forth were designs of the utmost beauty and magnificence that would reflect the power and refinement of the Ottoman Empire.
Turkish design traditions held that all designs were endless in the eyes of God, It was believed an artist’s work was capturing only a small portion of the complicated designs. The vast beauty of these carpets was appreciated by the rulers of the East and even more so by the noble and aristocratic classes of Europe. Beginning in the early 16th century, Oushak Medallion carpets were featured in European portraits to signify the wealth, stature and taste.
Antique Rugs, Indian Rugs, Mughal Rugs, Ziegler & Company
12’2×14’8
Carpet weaving was one of the most outstanding aspects of textile production in India under the Mughal dynasty from the late sixteenth to early eighteenth centuries. This is a fine hand knotted natural dyed rug.
Antique Rugs, Classical Rugs, Collectible Rugs, Heriz Rugs, Serapi, Serapi Rugs
A very rare Antique Serapi dating from the 1870’s. The Heriz influences can be noticed in the tribal motifs in use on both the medallion and the field. The geometric patterns in the inset are fantastically woven, and the use of camelhair provides a wonderfully luxurious air to the rug. These works of art are woven in a distinct style that is found in the Heriz region. The larger scale and spaciously placed designs are what differentiates these carpets from others
12’4″ x 14
Antique Rugs, Classical Rugs, Collectible Rugs, Persian Rugs, Serapi, Serapi Rugs
This unique and beautiful Camel Hair Serapi comes to us from Northwest Persia and dates from the 19th century. The undyed camel hair is extremely desirable and increasingly rare. The grace and quiet sophistication of the colors, mixed with the serene geometric patterns, give this rug a luxurious quality hard to find. The undyed camel border creates a fantastic “rug within a rug” look.
11’8″ x 16’2″
Collectible Rugs, Indian Rugs, Mughal Rugs, Mughal Rugs, Pakistan Rugs, Ziegler & Company
The Mughal empire in India led to the apex of Indian weaving. The emperors commissioned these fantastic rugs with a mix of Persian and classic Indian motifs, here represented by the tulips which carry with them the symbolism of Spring and Rebirth. The vibrant colors give the rug a royal bearing.
13′ x 16′
Antique Rugs, Classical Rugs, Collectible Rugs, Heriz Rugs, Persian Rugs, Serapi, Serapi Rugs, Tribal
Our Fine Antique Serapi Rug collection is considered the most rare and desirable decorative carpet found in the market today. These works of art are woven in a distinct style that is found in the Heriz region. The larger scale and spaciously placed designs are what differentiates these carpets from others as they are unique and impressive. For years, Antique Serapis have been the carpet of choice in early American state and federal buildings, including the White House. These carpets combine design foundations taken from many customs throughout history. The strong symmetrical geometric designs are most likely taken from the Caucasian tradition of weaving. These large carpets were woven either in a family workshop or home. Several weavers being employed for the job, it still takes several years to complete.
Circa 1880.
11’10 x 13’8
Agra, Classical Rugs, Collectible Rugs, Indian Rugs
Fine Mughal featuring lotus flowers and palmettes covering a blue field
12×15
Classical Rugs, Heriz, Heriz Rugs, Indian Rugs
This Fine Heriz Rug is named after the largest town in the mountainous area of northwest Persia. It is said that Tabriz merchants who wanted room size carpets for export asked weavers to make rugs modeled after scraps of fabric. The result is the Heriz carpet, which is an stunning hybrid of rustic village weaving along with a rich grand Persian court piece.
11’10” x 15’6″