Hand-knotted in a special blend of Ghazni wool, this rug from Rug & Kilim’s custom-classics Burano collection is inspired by antique Khotan Samarkand rugs of East Turkestan, known to favor Buddhist imagery and similar oriental motifs. On the Design: Admirers of the craft will appreciate this piece’s more unexpected, colorful modern adaptation of the geometric floral patterns of Khotan rugs. Here, a deep blue field and border underscores palmettes, lotus medallions, and a variety of other celebrated motifs in a wide range of bright hues—with especially present salmon, pink, and goldenrod tones the keen eye will admire. The especially soft, comfortable texture and impressionistic beauty inherent to the Ghazni wool is another contemporary element of note, and the soul of this collection therein; an intentional contribution to a classic for a comfortable, yet smart and sophisticated new language in design. Custom Capable: All sizes and colors available—inquire for a quote.

Chinese Deco Rug, Origin: China, Circa: Early 20th Century – Here is an exciting and appealing antique Oriental carpet – an antique Art Deco rug that was designed and woven in China during the early years of the twentieth century. Heavily informed by the aesthetic inclinations of the Art Deco period, this unique carpet is a compelling and thought-provoking example. A scalloped border of Blue encloses a Gold / orange sand field on this exquisitely subtle and restrained antique Chinese Art Deco. At first the field appears empty or open, but it is actually covered by a tone-on-tone design of scrolls and cloud-bands emanating inward from the outer edges. In their sinuous rhythms they echo the scalloped forms of the border and continue its visual effects across the carpet in a more subdued manner. This carpet testifies to the masterful design sensibilities of Chinese weavers as they made the transition into the modern world. The Art Deco movement had an outside influence on the world of art and design, and some of the most important qualities and characteristics of that movement may be found in this fine rug.

Made with handwoven wool, this 8x10 rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian rug collection—a contemporary reimagining of Swedish minimalism and vintage rugs and textiles of Rollakan and Rya traditions.On the Design: This new flat weave reinvents vintage Scandinavian Kilim in ways that both honor the Swedish minimalist aesthetic and modernize its construction. Our use of undyed natural yarns, for example, lends a subtle striae with more of a sense of movement and depth—a subtle nod to Rollakan techniques in a modern fashion. This particular rug features a medley of geometric patterns in green and cream tones with gentle variations in the hues born of the intricate weaving style inherent to this collection; a proprietary technique that both innovates and honors mid-century weaving techniques inherent to Scandinavian style. Our flatweave’s more durable, weighted body is also a hallmark of the collection, made for high-traffic and heavy-furniture spaces. This, alongside several elements detailed here, represent R&K Principal Jahanshah Nazmiyal’s hope to honor this mid-century modern aesthetic. His Scandinavian Collection is a contribution to that style, and a renaissance for its designs with more comfortable, current techniques. Custom Capable: All sizes and colors available—inquire for a quote.

The rugs epitomize classic with a twist: Traditional patterns overdyed in brilliant color. Each hand-knotted rug is washed in a 100% natural botanical dye that reveals hidden nuances in the designs. These are rugs that transcend trends, and their sturdy construction ensures that they’ll withstand years of heavy traffic.

As the term implies, true Chinese Deco carpets were woven in a short time window, between 1923 and 1931, and in two places: the Chinese capital of Peking (Beijing) and the northeastern city of Tientsin (Tianjin). They were woven in large integrated factories as well as smaller workshops. These carpets were created by American firms for export to the United States. Nichols, Elbrook and Tavshanjian in Tientsin, and Fette in Peking were by far the most active. The Tientsin pieces, almost all in carpet sizes, show thick piles of glossy millspun wool, patterns ranging from Chinese-influenced with vases, leafy branches, seasonal flowers and butterflies, and dragons to wholly abstract, borderless creations with moss and bottle green, scarlet, fuchsia, beige, old gold and various shades of blue, all in unfading, crisp chrome dyes. Many are found still in top condition. The weaves are always moderate to medium, and very regular. There is no uniformity of pattern and most of the surviving carpets are unique.. Colors: taupy-gray/pale cinnamon/blues/beige.

Overdyed area rugs blend vintage charm with bold, modern colors. This process involves taking distressed or faded traditional and antique rugs and saturating them with vibrant, monochromatic dye. This technique enhances the texture of the rugs while preserving the intricate patterns underneath. The result is a striking combination of old and new, with rich hues like deep blue, purple, or bright red. These rugs are perfect for eclectic and contemporary spaces, adding an artistic touch and serving as a dynamic focal point in any room.