North West Persian Rugs – is the area straddling the Caucasus mountains, Caspian sea and borders with South Asiaa. Rugs produced in North West Persia represent a convergence of cultures from the Kazakhs and Khazars to the invading Mughals. The region of N. West Persia includes parts of Iran, Azerbaijan and Armenia. Carpet weavers in N. West Persia were not the most prolific craftspeople but their rare high quality carpets are sought after commodities that regularly sell for record breaking sums. Historic evidence depicting looms and detailed carpet patterns confirms the development of knotted pile carpets and flat woven Kilim rugs during the Timurid dynasty which thrived

The antique Persian Qashqai rugs are some of the most fascinating of the tribal rugs from Persia. These exotic Persian rugs were woven by the Qashqai people who were mostly nomadic or semi-nomadic and created these captivating antique rugs along their travels. That is why we tend to find them smaller and gallery rug sizes.

Hand knotted and meticulously crafted by Afghan artisans, this stunning Baluch Red Hand Knotted 3'3" X 5'7" Area Rug #D11415 will invite quality and beauty into your home, office or outdoor space. Vintaeg tribal rug from the -Afghan border area, attributed to groups generally defined as Baluch. Deep saturated colors, highly stylized geometric designs of the rug are hallmarks of this region's weaving traditions. Displaying a fairly well-known design, this rug is a real gem with incredibly soft and shiny wool and high quality weave. Rug is in excellent state of preservation.

This carpet is a fine example of the eccentric and imaginative Serapi quality Heriz carpets woven at the end of the 19th century. The attractive madder red field has lobate corner extensions and centers a blue outer medallion enclosing ivory, red and salmon layered six lobed irregular motives. At the very focus is an octagon of several pile colors. The field and corners display a geometric formal vine with blossoms and floral elements. The main border, in palest pistachio green, employs the popular rosette and bent leaf pattern in a rendition characteristic of the late 19th century. The rug is of medium weave with a flat back and has an all-cotton foundation with symmetric pile knotting. There are no other Serapi Heriz carpets of the period resembling this unusual example, indicating that it is the imaginative artistic creation of a gifted master weaver rather than one who followed a pre-existing design. The overall effect is unquestionably bold and striking. This carpet enhances both formal and more rustic decorative schemes, and it works especially well in contemporary settings.

A Gorgeous Red Antique Turkish Smyrna Rug, circa date: 1920. Smyrna is a city located strategically on the coast of the Aegean sea. It has always been a destination for travelers and merchants alike. This position allowed it to develop a unique flavor of artistry that has captured a global audience for centuries. This gorgeous antique Turkish Smyrna area rug is an excellent example of the bold colors and captivating designs that characterize the artistry of the area.

Viess Persian Rugs – is the area straddling the Caucasus mountains, Caspian sea and borders with Asiaa. Rugs produced in North West Persia represent a convergence of cultures from the Kazakhs and Khazars to the invading Mughals. The region of N. West Persia includes parts of Iran, Azerbaijan and Armenia. Carpet weavers in N. West Persia were not the most prolific craftspeople but their rare high quality carpets are sought after commodities that regularly sell for record breaking sums. Historic evidence depicting looms and detailed carpet patterns confirms the development of knotted pile carpets and flat woven Kilim rugs during the Timurid dynasty which thrived