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Hereke
Antique Rugs, Hereke
Antique Hereke rugs are elegant, distinguished and enduring design pieces. It’s estimated that even smaller Hereke rugs have taken weavers one year to complete. These magnificent rugs use the finest materials and the most exquisite patterns
Shirvan
Shirvan rugs are often the most sought after antique rugs from the Caucasus. Shirvan rugs were made not far from those of Kuba, which are closely related in terms of design and coloration.
4’7 x 10’3
Antique Rugs, Soumak
Soumak rugs (also spelled Sumak) – This construction technique produces a flat-weave rug that is thick, strong and exceptionally durable. Unlike kilims, Soumak rugs are not reversible because non-clipped yarns are left on the back. However, they are also stronger than kilims.
5 x 6’3
Antique Rugs, Nain Rug
Persian Nain Rugs – Nain is a small village located in central Iran that has relatively recently become a renowned center for carpet weaving. Production began here in the 1930’s. Although Nains are not as old as many of the traditional Persian rugs, they retain their value in terms of construction
Navajos
Navajo rugs and native American Indian blankets are intricately geometric, tightly woven rugs in which the weft is packed tightly, making the warp invisible. It is commonly believed that the Pueblo Indians first introduced weaving to the Navajo Indian at the beginning of the 18th century.
3’8 x 5
Nain Rug
Antique Nain rugs are created in Iran in the town of Nain or in nearby areas. Style and design of the Nains is heavily influenced by the Isfahan weavers, but they are easily distinguishable by the colors used. Elegant and understated, the Persian Nain rug is highly desirable and a testament to the craftsmanship of the area.
5’2 x 8’3
Navajos
Antique Navajo Rug hand made from natural wool and organic dyes
3’6 x 6
Antique Rugs
Antique Tudeshk Rug hand made from natural wool featuring unique design.
3’3 x 5’2
Isfahan Rugs
Isfahan emerged as the new, more centrally located capital of the Safavid dynasty, and it soon became a flourishing center of classical Persian art and culture supported directly by the patronage of the Safavid monarchs.
4’6 x 6’7
Antique Rugs, Kerman Rugs
This collectible antique rug presents a unique heart-shaped bulb that serves as fertile ground for a “Tree of Life”. This Kerman Rug with its rich design containing unique sun, moon, deer and beautiful peacocks captures all signs with four mustached gentleman on each outer corner representing the four seasons.
Isfahan Rugs
Isfahan Rugs – In the seventeenth century Isfahan emerged as the new, more centrally located capital of the Safavid dynasty, and it soon became a flourishing center of classical Persian art and culture supported directly by the patronage of the Safavid monarchs.
The carpets produced in Isfahan at this time entirely reflected this Golden Age of Safavid luxury and refinement, favoring as they did centralized medallion compositions filled with lush arabesque ornament produced with the greatest intricacy and precision.
2’5 x 3’7