Antique Cream One Of A Kind Rugs

Hand knotted in wool originating from India circa 1910-1920, this square 14x14 rug lends a splendid entry to the antique Agra rugs in Rug & Kilim’s classic collections. Hailing from the best workshops of Agra, the design emanates opulence through an elaborate pattern witnessing a very rare marriage of floral and pictorial designs following an enticing asymmetry in both field and borders. The design is carefully encased in a meticulous border that offers a distinctive European take by intricately blending dragon designs in field corners. A flamboyant design in unison with rich red and green playing with beige lends a plush persona to this rug. Notably unique in design, size and richness uncommon to the line, this collectible is a remarkable choice for sitting areas, dining rooms, living rooms, and regal spaces.

Rug & Kilim presents antique Chinese Art Deco rug, a hand-knotted wool treasure from the 1920s Chinoiserie period. Distinguished by its rare oval silhouette, the piece features an expansive cream field acting as a tranquil sanctuary for rising irises and floral sprays. Rendered in lavender, rose, and moss green, these blossoms sway beneath a fluid celadon green cloudband. A bold plum purple border provides regal weight and dramatic contrast to the free-flowing, asymmetrical composition. This floor heating-safe collectible embodies the era’s embrace of uncluttered, modern form, offering a rare blend of historical provenance and sculptural appeal for a sophisticated interior.

A Remarkable Rare and Breathtaking Large Antique Indian Agra Rug, rug type: Indian Rugs, circa date: Late 19th century. This remarkably rare large Indian Agra rug is a sight to behold. Like many other stunning Indian pieces, this beauty is designed with elegance in mind. It features an astounding degree of detail, present in every section of the antique rug, from the eclipsing borders to the defining center. Light and breezy shades combine with the carefully chosen warm colors to create an ephemeral environment, one that almost seems to pull the viewer into another world. The colors are skillfully arranged in floral motifs, and the artist creates points of contrast and contact where they can have the most effect. At the very center of this beautiful large rug is a massive mandala, standing like a heavenly focal point to draw the viewer attention. Here, strong outlines define its shape, and viewers can enjoy a pleasant transition from the rest of the rug details to this elegant display.

Handmade in wool and originating circa 1920-1930, this 2x3 rug is a rare and exciting new curation in Rug & Kilim’s collection of antique hooked rugs. On the Design: This folk art hooked rug features a whimsical animal motif framed by a distinctive rippling border pattern. The central feline figure, rendered in soft gray tones, appears to be in playful motion against a cream ground, surrounded by bold green foliage elements. The border treatment is particularly noteworthy, with concentric wavy lines creating a sense of movement, while coral-red corner accents add visual punctuation. Admirers of the craft will note this among some of the richest, most collectible works of folk art and among the earliest forms of American folk art in our field—an exemplar of folksy charm and art as much as an accent rug, from a distinguished weaving tradition of Americana with vast design applications today. This piece is one of the most beautiful rugs we’ve curated from this style, with an equally gorgeous and unique animal pictorial design for this craft. While rare in all rugs, hooked rugs like this one are especially desirable for being one of the styles where scenery depictions are celebrated, though each piece remains one of a kind. Condition: This antique hooked rug further enjoys great condition for its age and origin—a rare and collectible piece of history for both designer and connoisseur alike. Buyers and decorators will note that many pieces in this collection are currently on a wooden frame, and can be sold as is for wall-hanging projects or removed for flooring projects upon request.

Made with hand-knotted wool and originating in the late 19th century, this 9x12 antique rug of Heriz provenance is a rare and exciting new curation from Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Admirers of the craft will note this is a very special piece of its provenance—one of the few that can be found in this size and scale, and with particularly bright versions of the quintessential colors Heriz rugs favor. Here, a field of red and beige tones underscores an elaborate rosette floral pattern, enjoying both bright and navy blue alongside salmon, gold and coral red tones (the same as those found in the elaborate borders). It’s a regal, unique piece with a fresh approach to the many classic beauties of a Heriz—exemplary of their bold, dramatic presence and their smart play of an Oriental sensibility with such a fluid sense of movement. Condition: This antique Heriz rug further enjoys overall good condition for its age and origin, with very mild, overall even wear and distressed element relegated to the field—ready for the floor.

A one-of-a-kind flatweave wool rug, this 1850s French antique example pairs central-medallion floral design with rich, lived-in color. Every knot and color shift is original to the piece, hand-made in wool and never machine reproduced. Its beige coloring reads as rich and collected and layers beautifully with both antique and modern furnishings. Measuring approximately 13'x15', it is large enough to anchor a great room, open-plan living, or formal dining space. As a single original weaving, no two are alike, making it a genuine collectible for layered, design-forward interiors.

Being over 100 years old. this artisan antique masterpiece, made in, is truly a part of history. Hand-knotted using natural materials and vegetable dyes is the reason by it able to withstand so much over so long, 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. As with all our rugs, this rug has been professionally cleaned, though some slight discoloration may still exist. Being handmade the rug may not be perfectly rectangular, or evenly straight throughout the rug.

Originating from 18th century India, this antique traditional Oushak rug has an expansive series of floral and Jul imagery in a lustrous, hand-knotted wool portrait. featuring an especially unique colorway combination of bright sunset orange, beige, and blue, the wool and silk are skillfully woven the stylized blue silk outlines accent the beige and orange wool field designs, featuring finely woven Memling guys and geometric floral branches contained within a uniquely detailed multi border.

Oushak in western Turkey has the longest continuous rug weaving history, stretching back at least to the mid-fifteenth century. It has always been oriented commercially, supplying rugs and carpets, from scatters up to enormous mansion sizes, to both the Turkish/Ottoman domestic markets and to exports into Venice, Britain, and America. The best-known family portrait of George Washington has an Oushak beneath the Founder and his family. Doesn’t get more esteemed than that. Of course, the carpets have constantly changed as tastes, trends, styles, and markets evolved. In the late 19th/early 20th centuries, Persian or Persianate patterns were adopted and dimensions mutated into Western room sizes. Here the creamy sand ground supports a basically balanced allover four-panel repeat of rust to red ashiks (sawtooth edged hexagons or lozenges), horizontal bars, broken vinery sections, barbed slanted leaves, small, bracketed diamonds, and other semi-geometric small devices, all accented in green, sapphire blue, red and straw. There is no dark or another strong blue. The burnt salmon border features large outline tulips, diamonds, linear stems, and other vegetal motives. If one looks closely, a subtle large square grid pattern emerges in the field. The weave is moderately coarse, the foundation is wool, the pile is fairly long. Allover pattern Oushaks in light tones are especially prized by designers and often command a premium to medallion pieces in more saturated tones. The flexibility regarding furnishings makes them particularly desirable.

Extra Large Oversized Antique Agra Rug, Circa Date: 1920 — This expansive, antique Agra carpet holds an understated, yet stark beauty, with each detail established in striking relief. Deep, luxurious navy threads against a sweet, cream field, which darkens the patterns further through the skillful use of contrast. The rug predominant border is flanked by two smaller twins, with the thinner frames calling images of descending flower petals to mind. At the center of the piece is a multitude of vase emblems set within the borders, each featuring a flower arrangement sprouting from the ornate structures below. Beautifully detailed blossoms are present throughout this antique rug, which allow the viewer to take in all of the striking visuals and contrasts at their own pace.

Bring home a one-of-a-kind 1850s French antique flatweave wool rug featuring central-medallion floral patterning in Beige tones. Its Beige palette is woven by hand in wool, giving a surface no factory reproduction can match. The beige palette anchors a room while complementing wood, leather, and linen. Measuring approximately 12'x18', it is made to fill a spacious living or dining room. Because it is an original one-of-a-kind rug, you are buying a true collector's piece, not a repeatable print.

This 11x13 antique Agra rug is an extremely rare and exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s collection of Indian jail rugs—hand-knotted in wool and believed to originate from India circa 1900.On the DesignDesigners and admirers of the craft alike will particularly appreciate its size—one of the best and most versatile one can find turn-of-the-century Agra rugs, and well-suited to so many spaces today. Our Principal Jahanshah Nazmiyal calls this a particular finer weave and more beautiful drawing that admirers of the craft will appreciate among works of this provenance, especially for the scale and large-size which are equally sought-after by curators and designers today. Tones of green and beige underscore floral patterns in the all over style, with polychromatic accents and tones the motifs favor. Keen eyes will further admire the deft hand such finely drawn patterns enjoy in this piece, and the overall balance of an elegant, yet comfortable mood—an exemplary find in Indian rugs of its period. There’s a particularly thoughtful, if not masterful, sense of movement in the marriage of color and pattern here—particularly where the warm gold of the field underscores an impressive range of colors in the all over floral patterns that still manage to sit so comfortable and complementary to the center. It’s an unsung and subtle, yet skillful detail connoting the work of a deft hand in its period. Condition: This antique Agra jail rug further enjoys great condition for its age and lineage.

Extremely Elegant Oversized Antique French Aubusson Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Antique French Carpets, Circa Date: Mid 19th Century. This opulent antique French Aubusson rug in a Rococo or Late Baroque style looks as if it belongs in another time and place. Was created in the mid-19th century when Europe and America were in the grips of the romantic period and a Rococo revival. The Rococo style is a highly ornamental style that was popular almost one hundred years before this piece was created. It was made popular by the lavish styles of the French court and soon spread throughout all of Europe and the new world.

Beautiful Soft Color and Decorative Beautiful Large Size Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, Circa Date: 1880. This grand and elegant antique Turkish Oushak rug was produced around 1880 at a time when wealthy clients were commissioning large scale antique rugs for a hungry European and USA rug market. Turkish designs are distinguished from Persian rug designs by their use of geometric and large scale motifs.

Hand-knotted in wool, this 14x17 oversized antique Sarouk rug originating circa 1900-1920 with intricate floral patterns, is a masterpiece from one of the most sought-after weaving traditions in city rugs.On the Design: This piece features a beige-cream field deliciously underscoring intricate floral patterns in red, pink, blue and beige tones. These blossoms, rendered with a meticulous attention to detail, radiate a sense of regal opulence. Woven with a particularly lustrous and healthy wool pile, this rug possesses a tactile richness that speaks to its exceptional quality. The soft, plush texture invites touch, while the vibrant colors and intricate design captivate the eye. Admirers of the craft will appreciate this as an extremely collectible piece of its period, like few masterpieces with such a personal, intentional look and finesse of any antique, let alone a versatile-sized rug—likely a custom aristocratic commission of its time befitting its regal nature. Condition: This antique rug further enjoys good condition for its age and lineage, and is ready for the floor.

This antique Flemish tapestry, probably from Brussels is a pure verdure, no humans, just one bird, and no animals disturb the sylvan tranquility. In the foreground is a fine and lush still life of vines and bushes diagonally divided by a rushing brook. The mature gnarled oak trees are in full summer leaf their brown rough trunks contrasting with lush green foliage. The leaves are realistically depicted and give a feel of life and growth in the lowest level of the forest. The trunks bend and sway allowing sunlight to filter through. The lightest leaves are in the foreground implying a light source alone and behind the viewer. Atmospheric perspective softens and blurs more distant vistas. The border is a dense convex picture frame trompe l'oeil.

A beautiful coffee background creates a grounding presence that defines the rest of the motifs throughout the area rug. Several flowery colors, in delectable instances of violet, aqua and blue, are set around the center of the hooked carpet as a system of layers that allows the viewer eye to move inward, drawing ever closer to the beige shape present at the very core of the piece. At the foreground of this shape are ten red flowers, arranged in two groups of five at the top and at the bottom to create a unifying sense of symmetry.

A gorgeous antique oversized Indian Amritsar rug with beautiful floral patterns, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Indian Rugs, Circa date: 1900 - Soft warm touches of green, crimson, roses and creams make this palatial oversized antique Indian Amritsar rug a spectacular sight to behold. This highly artistic and beautiful antique rug was woven around the turn of the 20th century in the area of the northwestern state of Punjab. This ancient Indian city is located in an area that is situated in a lush landscape filled with temples and palaces. The unusual oversize rug configuration and the level of detail in this antique Oriental rug hints at its regal history.

Soft and Quietly Beautiful Square Antique French Savonnerie Rug, Circa Weaving Date: 1900. By establishing warm and creamy colors, this exquisite antique French Savonnerie rug creates an inviting presence that encourages the viewer attention to linger. A single grounding element exists in the outermost border before giving way to gentler flows and elegantly curling movements. Several natural shapes define the foreground as the details draw closer and closer to the center of the antique rug. Though the presence of the lighter tones introduce a clear sense of whimsy, they still frame around the core of the square size rug in an elegant and necessary way, providing viewers with a more pronounced degree of grounding that helps define the presence and theme of the beautiful French rug.

Hand-knotted in wool and originating from 18th century China, this 11x18 antique rug is extremely special for its beauty and its outstanding large size among works curated from this provenance today. On the Design: It’s a most unusual find for the colors and patterns, but this is just one of many rarities and beauties that speak to this rug as an oversized masterpiece of Ningxia style. Connoisseurs may admire a cream and white field underscore blue medallions, pictorials, and other patterns both geometric and floral in the all over style; exemplary of the traditional Ningxia styles. It’s a nod to a regal, dramatic period piece in a contemporary quality that also recaptures the classic look of abrash in its colors—exemplary of our collection and its aspirations. Keen eyes will admire the particular play of elegant and whimsical, less-formal sensibility that denotes some of our principal’s favorite vintage and antique patterns like those that inspired this line. Condition: This antique rug further enjoys great condition for its age and origin—another uncommon find in its provenance for both designers and collectors alike.

Made with hand-knotted wool in India, this 12x15 antique Agra rug is an extremely rare and exciting new oversized addition to Rug & Kilim’s curations of this celebrated weaving tradition. On the Design: This piece hosts a creamy beige field underscoring floral patterns in red, gold, and black hues in the all over style. Keen eyes will further admire the deft hand such finely drawn patterns enjoy in this piece. Radiating with a traditional sensibility influenced by both Persian and Mughal design elements, this antique Agra rug has aged beautifully and offers a window into the royal aesthetics of the past. Connoisseurs will appreciate that this piece’s marriage of color and comfortable, sophisticated pattern in such versatile size and excellent craftsmanship are all exemplary of R&K Principal’s personal favorite Agra carpets of this period. Condition: This antique Agra rug further enjoys good condition for its age and lineage.

This 10x14 antique Agra rug is an extremely rare and exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s collection of Indian jail rugs—hand-knotted in wool and believed to originate in the second half of the 19th century. On the DesignDesigners and admirers of the craft alike will particularly appreciate its size—one of the best and most versatile one can find in Agra rugs of its period that lends to so many spaces today. Our Principal Jahanshah Nazmiyal calls this a particular finer weave and more beautiful drawing that admirers of the craft will appreciate among works of this provenance, especially for the scale and large-size which are equally sought-after by curators and designers today. Tones of peach and blush pink underscore floral patterns in the all over style, with rouge red and even subtle chartreuse accents in the cream tones the motifs favor. Keen eyes will further admire the deft hand such finely drawn patterns enjoy in this piece, and the overall balance of an elegant, yet comfortable mood almost like that of an Oushak—an exemplary find in Indian rugs of its period. Condition: This antique Agra jail rug further enjoys great condition for its age and lineage.

This artisan handwoven antique masterpiece, made in India, 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.

Whimsical patterns and light, airy colors define this antique Oushak rug. The viewer is immediately taken on a journey through an almost dessert-hued landscape. From soft, pastel oranges to sweet shades of cream, beige and pink, all aspects of the antique rug are unified in an attractive display of color. Angular, leafy motifs decorate the inside of the largest border encircling the work. Between the framework of this border, at the center of the rug, is a whimsical collection of blooms and petals. These elements seem to be carelessly cast around the beige field, as if done by nature, despite the symmetry present.

Bring home a one-of-a-kind 1920s French antique flatweave wool rug featuring floral patterning in Beige and Cream tones. Its Beige and Cream palette is woven by hand in wool, giving a surface no factory reproduction can match. The Beige and Cream coloring reads as soft yet characterful, layering beautifully with both antique and modern furnishings. Measuring approximately 13'x17', it is large enough to anchor a great room, open-plan living, or formal dining space. As a single original weaving, no two are alike, making it a genuine collectible for layered, design-forward interiors.

A vintage circa 1920 Persian hand knotted runner. One of a pair.

This oversized 11x16 oversized antique Agra rug is a magnificent addition to Rug & Kilim’s Antique collection; a masterpiece of traditional Indian textile history, hand-knotted in wool and originating from India circa 1880-1900.## On the Design:This late 19th-century Agra rug from the collection of Y & B Bolour, exemplifies the sophisticated and elegant layout of imperial Indian court revivals, particularly through its execution of an all-over millefleurs design in a grand royal garden format. Admirers of the craft will appreciate how the expansive canvas intentionally bypasses standard centralized medallions, employing a dense, rhythmic network of stylized botanical shrubs, symmetric weeping cypresses, and grand floral palmettes. These magnificent floral elements employ a dynamic, bright palette of warm camel beige and earthy rust orange against a deeply striated, moody canvas of rich forest green and deep midnight indigo, creating dramatic contrast and a natural sense of dimensionality.Keen eyes will further admire the strict geometric order that ensures every individual botanical motif is given the precise spacing needed to breathe within the matrix. The interior garden is flawlessly encapsulated by a stately, continuous scroll of floral cartouches over a warm, luminous cream track, providing a necessary, high-contrast visual boundary that frames the dark field. This rug is an extremely collectible piece from the historic weaving workshops of the golden Agra days, prized for its place in design history as well as its quality and incredible large size compared to few of its caliber today.Condition:This antique Agra rug is in good condition for its age and origin.

Hand-knotted in high-quality wool originating from Turkey between 1880-1890. This antique Kayseri rug enjoys one of the most naturally luminous gold backgrounds, further accented by the sharpness of the chandelier's detail, the uniquely spacious series of borders in the chandelier/column motifs, and the balancing effect of beige and green borders matching the detail of the chandelier motif.

The brand Pasargad is the perfect blend of class and elegance. This Savonnerie rug brings traditional sophistication to your home. This rug features 100% premium lamb’s wool, hand-knotted into elegant designs, perfect for your elegant decor. Each rug has a dense, soft pile and excellent quality to ensure that you will enjoy the look and feel of your rug for years to come.

This artisan handwoven antique masterpiece, made in France, is truly a part of history. It is an original from the time period when only the French nobility could afford to place them in a Chateaux or as gifts to foreign dignitaries. When the French revolution took over, they were almost outlawed as they were signing a sign of regal opulence. Many were destroyed or sold overseas, and production is almost completely shut down. Having survived the centuries, they are available for almost anyone to put in their home as part of history. With incredible detail of beautiful scrolling foliage, and arabesque details throughout, with geometric motifs carefully placed throughout. More commonly used in traditional settings, these rugs also look incredible in contemporary and modern rooms, giving a unique old-world feel that no other type of rug does. This rug's strong foundation allows has allowed 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. As it is a flat-weave, the low profile is easy to walk on and fits under most doors. As with all our rugs, this rug has been professionally cleaned, though some slight discoloration may still exist. Being handmade the rug may not be perfectly rectangular, or evenly straight throughout the rug.

This area rug is based on the classic 18th-century authentic French design. It recreates the European feel and style of a bygone elegant era.

This artisan handwoven antique masterpiece, made in France, is truly a part of history. It is an original from the time period when only the French nobility could afford to place them in a Chateaux or as gifts to foreign dignitaries. When the French revolution took over, they were almost outlawed as they were signing a sign of regal opulence. Many were destroyed or sold overseas, and production is almost completely shut down. Having survived the centuries, they are available for almost anyone to put in their home as part of history. With incredible detail of beautiful scrolling foliage, and arabesque details throughout, with geometric motifs carefully placed throughout. More commonly used in traditional settings, these rugs also look incredible in contemporary and modern rooms, giving a unique old-world feel that no other type of rug does. This rug's strong foundation allows has allowed 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. As it is a flat-weave, the low profile is easy to walk on and fits under most doors. As with all our rugs, this rug has been professionally cleaned, though some slight discoloration may still exist. Being handmade the rug may not be perfectly rectangular, or evenly straight throughout the rug.

This 11x18 antique Agra rug is an extremely rare and exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s collection of Indian rugs—made with hand-knotted wool and believed to originate from India circa 1890-1900.On the DesignDesigners and admirers of the craft alike will particularly appreciate its size—one of the best and most versatile one can find turn-of-the-century Agra rugs, and well-suited to so many special spaces today. Our Principal Jahanshah Nazmiyal calls this a particular finer weave and more beautiful drawing that admirers of the craft will appreciate among works of this provenance, especially for the scale and large-size which are equally sought-after by curators and designers today. Collectors of colonial Indian carpets will immediately appreciate this refined Agra specimen, where British sensibilities merge seamlessly with Indo-Persian artistry. Rich burgundy red, cream and light green hues underscore the border, where field exhibits an extraordinarily sophisticated take on the all-over Herati floral pattern, rendered with remarkable restraint against cream, pink and champagne tones of a delightful, feminine sensibility. Keen eyes will further admire the deft hand behind such finely drawn patterns in a piece of this scale, and the overall balance of an elegant, yet comfortable mood—very likely the work of an Indian master weaver or loom. It’s an unsung and subtle, yet skillful detail connoting the work of a deft hand in its period. Condition: This antique Agra rug further enjoys great condition for its age and lineage—a rare and collectible piece of history for both designer and connoisseur alike.

Amritsar antique hand-knotted wool cream/red area rug with intricate floral motifs throughout with complementary border. This gorgeous antique area rug brings you a sophisticated look with a modern soft color choice. With a symphony of florals, vines, and latticework detailing.

This distinctive hand-knotted wool rug is a one-of-a-kind piece from the Indian weaving tradition. Worked entirely by hand in wool, it carries the depth of color and gentle patina only an authentic original develops over decades. The Gray and Brown coloring reads as warm and grounding, layering beautifully with both antique and modern furnishings. Measuring approximately 11'10" x 15', it is large enough to anchor a great room, open-plan living, or formal dining space. As a single original weaving, no two are alike, making it a genuine collectible for layered, design-forward interiors.

A Gorgeous Antique Chinese Peking Cream And Blue Color Area Rug, Origin / Rug Type: China, Rug date: 1900 - This beautiful antique Chinese rug features a lovely oversized flowing design that is set against a predominately ivory and cream color field. Surrounding the cream colored field, we first come a cross a magnificent simple dotted guard border. The next border that we see is adorned by the iconic running dog / Greek key design. The main border that comes next is dressed with beautiful version of the Wan design in a alternating shades of blue. The very last border stand is a simple solid navy blue color with no design. These borders compliment each other in such a wonderfully artistic manner, The last solid strand provides that piece and perfect frame for this breathtaking rug from China.

A one-of-a-kind hand-knotted wool rug, this 1880s Indian antique example pairs central-medallion design with rich, lived-in color. Every knot and color shift is original to the piece, hand-made in wool and never machine reproduced. Its red coloring reads as rich and collected and layers beautifully with both antique and modern furnishings. Measuring approximately 18'10"x20'10", it is large enough to anchor a great room, open-plan living, or formal dining space. As a single original weaving, no two are alike, making it a genuine collectible for layered, design-forward interiors.

A needlepoint rug, the spacious cream field with a few playful palmettes and vinery motifs within a scalloped thin green frame and within a border of elongated curving leaves and blossoms. Doris Leslie Blau has always tried to bring the charm enclosed in antique oriental rugs, Persian rugs closer to people, closer to you. We opened our galleries in multiple locations in order to let you experience the sheer beauty of antique, vintage Persian, oriental rugs, and European carpets with your own eyes and hands. Exclusive collection of antique, vintage, Persian rugs for sale including our famous collection of large area rugs by Doris Leslie Blau. Nader Bolour the owner of Doris Leslie Blau’s rugs and carpets gallery is the largest rugs dealer in the world. We invite you to view the largest collection of antique carpets and rugs.

Meet Pasargad Home AntiqueCollection. This gorgeous decorative area rug brings you a sophisticated look with a modern soft color choice. With a symphony of floral, vines and latticework detailing, these beautiful rugs bring warmth and life to any room. These one of a kind antique rugs are hand-made and hand-knotted in Azerbaijan by master weavers from lam's wool and their durable hand-knotted construction ensures this product will last for years to come. Perios is 1910s.

This artisan handwoven antique masterpiece, made in France, is truly a part of history. It is an original from the time period when only the French nobility could afford to place them in a Chateaux or as gifts to foreign dignitaries. When the French revolution took over, they were almost outlawed as they were signing a sign of regal opulence. Many were destroyed or sold overseas, and production is almost completely shut down. Having survived the centuries, they are available for almost anyone to put in their home as part of history. With incredible detail of beautiful scrolling foliage, and arabesque details throughout, with geometric motifs carefully placed throughout. More commonly used in traditional settings, these rugs also look incredible in contemporary and modern rooms, giving a unique old-world feel that no other type of rug does. This rug's strong foundation allows has allowed 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. As it is a flat-weave, the low profile is easy to walk on and fits under most doors. As with all our rugs, this rug has been professionally cleaned, though some slight discoloration may still exist. Being handmade the rug may not be perfectly rectangular, or evenly straight throughout the rug.

This 10x10 antique needlepoint rug is an exceptional discovery from the celebrated Arraiolos weaving tradition, among the latest additions to Rug & Kilim’s European rug collection—a rare square rug for its kind, handmade in wool and originating from the titular region of Portugal, circa 1900-1910.On the Design: Admirers of the craft will know Arraiolos needlepoint rugs as some of the most sought-after in our trade—an exceptional class of textiles, primarily made by women weavers of the town whose craft became so reputed many came to call this embroidered needlepoint style “the Arraiolos stitch.” This square rug enjoys a creamy beige and gold colorway, which underscores the quintessential “Seteais” design, referring to its grid-like series of squares with cascading repeats of geometric-floral crests. Keen eyes will further admire accents ranging from a rich taupe brown to bright cream, among many fine details in the beauties that make this piece such an exemplar of its class. It’s an elegant turn-of-the-century curation like few of its kind, and even fewer considering both its spacious large size and the execution of its quality in that scale—a treasure for any designer and connoisseur.Condition: This antique Arraiolos needlepoint rug further enjoys an overall good condition for its age and origin—an impressive find among needlepoint rugs of a celebrated weaving tradition.

This is an antique one-of-a-kind 9'0" x 11'9" Rectangle rug, hand knotted in wool in China in the 1920s. Evoking the refined sensibilities of early 20th-century antique Chinese carpets artistry, this exceptional pair of antique Peking rugs from China exemplifies the serene elegance that made Peking weaving a distinguished export tradition during the 1920s. Originating from China and expertly hand-knotted in lustrous wool, these room-size works (approximately 9′ × 12′ each) present a luminous cream and ivory field that serves as a stage for delicately articulated motifs of floral sprays, graceful birds, and central medallions — imagery that resonates with classical Chinese aesthetics while retaining universal decorative appeal. At the heart of each rug lies a finely drawn central medallion pattern — a compositional device drawn from traditional Oriental design that, here, is infused with an airy poise and subtle symbolism. Surrounding this centerpiece, botanical elements and avian figures appear to float freely across the spacious ground, creating a rhythmic interplay between positive form and open space that is characteristic of high-end Peking carpets from the Republican Era. The restrained palette — cream, ivory, and soft beige — enhances the rugs’ adaptability across interior styles, from classic to contemporary, offering both visual warmth and luminous breadth underfoot. Framed by refined borders that echo the field’s naturalistic imagery, the set transcends mere utility to function as textile masterpieces that anchor and elevate grand living spaces, formal dining rooms, or art-infused interiors. Hand-knotted with enduring craftsmanship and designed for high-traffic areas, this pair stands as a testament to the timeless beauty and cultural depth of traditional Chinese weaving.

Hand-knotted in high-quality wool and originating from east Turkestan in 1920, this antique Khotan runner features a notably unique and subversive field design with horizontal medallion patterns. Uncommon to transitional Khotan designs typically favoring vertical and mirrored patterns, the salmon pink, cream, and royal blue colorways host a variety of floral designs in several trees of life patterns, symbolizing eternal life and beauty.

This brilliant Oushak carpet from the turn of the 20th century creates a cheerful atmosphere in the room. Oushak has been a major production center of antique Turkish rugs since the late 15th century, and antique Oriental rugs from this area are still highly prized by collectors and designers.

Irish carpets hold an important place in the long history of Ireland adaptations of oriental rugs. This antique Irish rug is remarkable in its emulation of classic Polonaise carpets, a Persian type once thought to have been made in Poland. The medallion design, rich border, and the sinuous, flame-like drawing evokes the qualities of the classic original, but with a soft, buttery palette more reminiscent of Oushak carpets. Eminently decorative and collectible as well, this antique Irish rug has all the qualities desirable in a fine antique carpet. Beautifully woven and characterized by a precisely woven and compelling composition, this antique Irish carpet is a lovely example that is sure to elevate the beauty of almost any interior space.

This 1x1 antique hooked rug is an exceptional addition to Rug & Kilim's collection of American hooked rug and folk art designs—an exemplar of early 20th century geometric designs in its provenance, made with hand-hooked wool and originating within the United States, circa 1920s.On the Design: This evocative winter scene featured in this square rug captures the serene essence of rural American life through its simple, yet charming pastoral design. Keen eyes for detail will appreciate the studied balance achieved through the placement of the central yellow house with its distinctive black-outlined gable roof, flanked by stylized evergreen trees that anchor the left side of the design and balanced by a bare deciduous tree on the right—creating a perfect visual harmony through opposing seasonal elements. The colorway demonstrates exceptional restraint, employing a winter-white field that conveys the snow-covered landscape, with the warm yellow of the house providing a compelling focal point against this cool background. The deep chocolate brown border frames the scene effectively while echoing the fence line at the composition's foreground. The selective use of green for the evergreens creates a natural punctuation in the otherwise monochromatic winter landscape. This square rug has featured not just a scene but a moment in time—winter's quiet transformation of the rural landscape, with the house standing as a symbol of warmth and shelter amid the season's starkness. The simple rail fence in the foreground creates both compositional depth and a symbolic boundary, inviting the viewer into this intimate winter vignette. The piece speaks to both nostalgic appreciation of rural American life and contemporary design sensibilities that value clarity, restraint, and bucolic beauty. Condition: This antique hooked rug has been given a new canvas backing, and further enjoys an overall good condition for its age and origin, with some mild wear consistent with its age and provenance.

Weaving in Peking began around 1900 during the revival of Chinese carpet manufacturing when the other weaving areas such as Ningxia moved to the capital. Peking rugs are normally minimalist with a narrow color palette and designs motivated by symbols of the Chinese heritage.