This 11x12 vintage Dhurrie rug is an exciting new curation from Rug & Kilim’s latest acquisition of rare and exemplary mid-century flatweaves of the same style—handwoven in cotton in India circa 1950-1960. On the Design: Admirers of the craft will note this piece as a collectible—among few versatile-sized Indian Dhurries from this period. Its field hosts a simple, comfortable repeat of navy blue and brown stripes with off-white accents. It’s an exceptional use of few colors that achieves a warm presence and subtle movement for a minimalist rug; an exemplar of both traditional Indian textile arts and modernist design principles. Condition: This vintage Dhurrie kilim has good condition for its age and origin.

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.

Fine Hand knotted pile carpet made with all natural dyes, hand carded, handspun wool, and finely woven with 150 kpi. Asymmetrically knotted as is the tradition with the Ersari weavers who created this rug. All weaving takes place in individual weaver’s homes. The exciting designs of this rug are from the historic Pazyryk Carpet carpet design from “the world’s oldest carpet”!

Handmade in wool and originating circa 1920-1930, this 2x3 antique rug is a rare and exciting new curation in Rug & Kilim’s collection of American hooked rugs.On the Design: Admirers of the craft will note this piece is a special find among some of the most collectible rag rugs and the earliest forms of American folk art in our field—exemplary of the hooking process in the folksy, rustic charm and boho chic beauty it yields. This collectible piece enjoys geometric patterns in a polychromatic colorway with prominent hues of green, pink, yellow, blue, and black. Keen eyes will appreciate the particularly retro, almost mid-century modern look and feel in this piece’s unique sense of geometry—evocative of early minimalist principles, though its colors speak to maximalism. The variety of colors is as alluring to the eye as the textural, tactile beauty is to the touch—all speaking to a gorgeous work of Americana and country beauty in a versatile size with vast design applications today. Condition: This antique hooked rug further enjoys an overall good condition for its age and origin, with some mild wear consistent with its age and provenance.

Persian rug-making at its finest inspired the rich colors, elaborate geometric motifs, and botanical detailing of the Serapi collection. With as many as 100 knots per inch, these handcrafted rugs are as durable as they are visually stunning, and they will maintain their time-honored allure for years if not generations.