Yastik's are small size rugs that are adaptions of traditional Turkish designs. Yastik's were traditionally used on the divans or sofa benches of Turkish living rooms but now fit in so many other places to create a point of interest. Hand-woven in Turkey, where rug weaving is a culture rather than a business.

Antique Persian Isfahan Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persia, Circa date: 1920 – Antique Persian Isfahan rugs are some of the most beautiful and delicate in the world, and this one is simply breathtaking. The Persian rug weavers of Isfahan have a history that goes back several centuries. They are known for creating good quality area rugs with a high level of detail and designs are both graceful and elegant. This Isfahan rug is an excellent example of their work and the fine craftsmanship for which they are known. Isfahan artists are known for their brilliant red backgrounds and striking Persian blues. The city is home to a skilled dye-works production that allowed them to use an impressive range of colors for their creations. Isfahan was once home to the famous carpet schools that were established during the 16th century to produce magnificent Persian rugs for the courts of the Safavid Dynasty. The now antique rugs were designed to show the wealth and skill of the dynasty. It was during this time when many of the classic designs and motifs that we still enjoy today were created. This rug was created in the 1920s and is in the classical Isfahan style. Its elegant scroll work and beautiful garden theme is a style that accentuated Art Deco-style homes throughout Europe and the USA. Now, this same design fits well into a traditional room or modern Grand Millennial style. The Oriental rugs from Persia are always a perfect complement to Boho Chic styles and rooms that need a splash of color and elegance.

Kurdish rugs are as diverse as the ethnic weavers who created them. The presence of Kurdish weavers in the northwestern area of Persia and the Iranian Kurdistan region has led to some stylistic overlap. Kurdish rugs are one of the few under-recognized rug types to emerge in the past 30 years. Kurdish groups traditionally populated the eastern edge of Turkey, northern Iraq, western Persia and small areas near Persia’s eastern borders

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

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