Showing results for "what do you do if an item is damaged"

Amazing 16th Century Antique Flemish Silk And Wool Old Testament Biblical Tapestry Depicting Joseph Meeting His Brothers, Circa Date: 16th Century. By the 16th century, much of the tapestry weaving industry was centered in France, Flanders, and several Flemish cities. For the next hundred years, Flemish tapestries would set a new standard in technique, color and intricacy of the designs. These captivating antique tapestries were much sought-after, and finding one today is a special treat. So it is exciting to be able to offer this fine example of 16th-century Flemish tapestry weaving along with its interesting story.

• Color: Brown/Navy.
• Origin: Belgium Flemish Tapestries.
• Style: Tapestry.

A Beautiful and Rare Antique Mennonite American Quilt, circa date: 1860. This rare, Mennonite antique America quilt from the 1860s is a real treasure, as there are few that have survived. The Mennonites are a branch of the Amish community that broke off in the 1860s over disagreements with the Old Order Amish. The Amish are a group of Pennsylvania Dutch immigrants to America who are known for adherence to strict religious beliefs and conservative views. Their women are notably known for their skill in quilt making.

• Origin: American Rugs

Make your house truly feel like home with our antique Amritsar handwoven traditional rug. It's antique (circa 1900) and traditional. It’s blue in navy with gold accent colors. It’s a Formal Classic Persian style rug with an Amritsar motif. All things you gravitate towards when it comes to aesthetics and design in your space. Being a 12' x 17' rug of wool pile on a cotton foundation, you can rest assured that this piece will do more than just make a visual impact and create the vibe you want. It comes from the fine Indian tradition of handwoven rugmaking, meaning this rug will serve you well and look terrific for years. Add that extra special personal touch today with your own antique Amritsar handwoven traditional rug.

• Material: Wool; Cotton
• Pile Height: 1''
• Rug Age: 1900s

Originating from Turkey between 1870-1880, this hand-knotted antique Sivas wool rug embraces both regal and agricultural elements balancing unique, beautiful turquoise and rich crimson red colorways with a luminous, subtly textural open field. The geometric vine scroll border patterns transitioning into the field spandrels elegantly frame the brighter beige field in a masterful emphasis on the garden and harvest themes at play in this rare traditional portrait.

• Material: Wool
• Pile Height: 1''
• Rug Age: Before 1900
• Remarks / Condition: No wear

This antique Sultanabad rug was woven during the late 19th century and features a traditional rust color palette as well as natural-inspired design elements. The most striking and vibrant aspect of this extra-large oversized rug is the bright rust color tone that is present in the interior design of the central field. The curving vine and leaf-inspired designs stand out against this rust color due to their creamy ivory and fresh green tones. These curving lines draw the eye along the rug, creating an eye-catching centerpiece that is added to by the presence of beautiful floral elements. The border of this magnificent antique rug is a darker color, making the cream-colored lines stand out in a bold and eye-catching way against this rich dark ground. The patterns in the border of this rust-colored Sultanabad rug are natural-inspired elements as well, with shapes reminiscent of leaves or feathers making their home among small flowers and lighter-colored vines. On either side of the border with the dark ground, there are two smaller stripes which each feature a pattern of their own. The addition of these secondary borders gives the rust-colored Sultanabad rug a dynamic feel as well as making it look extremely elegant. The two patterns within this antique oriental rug work together beautifully to create a stunningly elegant work of art.

This artisan hand-knotted antique masterpiece, made in Persia, is truly a part of history. Its strong foundation allows it to survive the tests of time, growing more and more beautiful with age. A unique patina of wear over the years makes it truly one of a kind, meant to be enjoyed for many more years.

• Material: Wool
• Pile Height: 1''
• Rug Age: Before 1900
• Knot Density: 100/in²

This is a beautiful rose, navy, tan color sarouk design hand knotted, oriental 100% wool rug. The story behind the art rugs with certain designs woven in arak, surrounding villages, and the plains of Farahan in Iran are designated as sarouks within the rug trade. Nineteenth-century rugs of this area often employed an all-over design of the Herati or gul hennai patterns. These were woven with about 100 asymmetric knots per square inch on a cotton foundation. In the late nineteenth century, factory rugs were woven in imitation of Tabriz models, using floral medallions. The medallion design was dominant until after the first world war, when sarouk rugs were woven with detached floral sprays. this design was extraordinarily popular. Currently, sarouk designs of detached floral sprays are used in rugs woven in India, Romania, and china. Made by skilled craftsmen, the rug is a beautiful symphony of bold motifs, stunning colors and consummate artisanship. This rug represents an illustrious legacy of exquisite artistry and the intricate craftsmanship is primed to add visual glamor and class to its surroundings. Its soft texture and timeless design make it ideal for enhancing any space where it is placed.

Beautiful 16th Century Antique Flemish Silk And Wool Flemish Tapestry Depicting King Solomon Meeting Queen Of Sheba, Circa Date: 16th Century. By the 16th century, Flemish weavers had reached a level of artistry that made their works some of the most sought-after in the world. Antique tapestries, such as this one, were commissioned to be hung on the walls of castles and estates. Many of these magnificent green colored tapestries served as a backdrop for fine furniture and created interiors with an immersive experience for guests. This biblical tapestry is an outstanding piece and would make an excellent addition to any private collection.

• Color: Brown/Green.
• Origin: Belgium Flemish Tapestries.
• Style: Tapestry.

This artisan handwoven antique masterpiece, made in England, is truly a part of history. Its strong foundation allows it to survive the tests of time, growing more and more beautiful with age. A unique patina of wear over the years makes it truly one of a kind, meant to be enjoyed for many more years.

• Material: Wool
• Pile Height: 1''
• Rug Age: Before 1900
• Knot Density: 100/in²

Hand-knotted in Turkey between 1880-1890. This antique metallic Kayseri circle rug enjoys a spacious but inviting toothed guard design, complemented by tasseled fringes highlighting the finesse of the inner pattern and its crimson red accents as well. The rustic, elegant earth tones of moss and grass green and golden-brown colorways accent the highly stylized horseback pictorials and subtle floral patterns, both of which are rarely seen in this detail on a circle rug with such an avant-garde shaping great for both traditional and contemporary spaces.

• Material: Wool
• Pile Height: 1''
• Rug Age: 1910s
• Remarks / Condition: No wear

This antique traditional rug was hand-knotted in high-quality fabric with a variety of decorations and symbols.

• Material: Wool
• Pile Height: 1''
• Rug Age: Before 1900
• Remarks / Condition: No wear

Hand-knotted in high-quality wool originating from India between 1870-1880, this antique Amritsar rug enjoys exceptionally luxurious attention to detail, both in the radiant gold accents on the field's Herati fish patterns and in the complementary nature of this rich burgundy and blue colorways, strongly resembling a lesser-known variant of the antique water garden design meant to embody beauty and vitality befitting this piece.

• Material: Wool
• Pile Height: 1''
• Rug Age: Before 1900