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Doris Leslie Blau
A modern second quarter 20th-century Chinese oriental rug, the cinnamon field with an overall pattern of floral roundels and leafy vinery with delicate scrolling interlace beneath an overblown contrasting polychromatic bouquet of sensuous blossoms and delicate vinery near the lower right corner. These tend to be more open and spacious than the antique oriental rugs from Western Asia. Maintained mostly in blues, golds, ivories, and beiges, with classical symbols of longevity, elaborate lotus blossoms, chrysanthemums, cloud-band motifs, foo-dogs, and birds, antique Chinese vintage rugs are frequently visible in paintings from as early as the T'ang Period. In contrast to earlier Chinese antique rugs, the twentieth-century Chinese Art Deco rugs can be quite spare in design and quite radical in color, catering to the western taste shaped by the birth of the modernist movement. They are often comprised of geometric or abstract patterns. The most recognizable rugs from the 1920s and 1930 were made by Walter Nichols – the American who manufactured deco carpets in Tientsin.

This vintage runner rug is a 4x9 Turkish distressed piece, made with hand-knotted wool circa mid-20th century. It is an exciting new addition to our collection of distressed Turkish runner rugs.On the Design: Admirers of the craft will especially appreciate vintage Turkish distressed rugs as enduring works with their own layered history and artistry. Made with hand-knotted wool, this Turkish distressed runner rug features a dense diamond grid rendered in muted tones of beige, ivory, and soft brown, creating a rhythmic and almost mosaic-like texture. Its balanced repetition makes it a versatile piece, ideal for grounding a hallway or entryway with both structure and understated elegance. As much a statement of modern minimalism as it is a reflection of timeless Anatolian artistry, this rug bridges folk tradition with contemporary appeal.Condition: This vintage Turkish Distressed Rug further enjoys good condition for its age and origin.

Doris Leslie Blau
Samarkand rugs are distinguished by a unique fashion integrating numerous influences from various weaving schools, including Persian, Turkish Chinese, and Indian. Such diversity stems from the fact that the oasis city used to be located at the famous Silk Route, at the junction of different oriental cultures, and absorbed a bit from each and every one of them resulting in one and only, free-spirited Samarkand style. Here, we have an excellent example of this wonderful eclecticism. This vintage rug bears typically to Samarkand, bold circular medallions with a special rectangular medallion in the middle. The main field is finished with Chinese-styled corner ornaments but it also incorporates Middle-Eastern motifs, such as crosses, rhombuses, and flower heads. The series of borders is equally surprising yet it definitely stays in the spirit of the main design. In terms of the color palette, the antique rug relays on classic solutions, combining a caramel background with a dark brown shade of the pattern. This versatile and toned composition will without doubt match a wide variety of interior décors, from classic to modern. All the more, due to its masterful hand execution of the finest wool in accordance with traditional weaving techniques, the Samarkand rug will serve its owners for generations just as it already has for over 60 years.

Rug & Kilim
Hand-knotted in wool, this vintage 6x9 Swedish Deco Rollakan rug, dating circa 1950–1960 features a restrained geometric border in camel, mocha, and ivory tones. Its minimalist composition and floral motifs embody the quiet elegance of Scandinavian contemporary design.On the Design:Admirers of Scandinavian contemporary design will appreciate the understated sophistication and remarkable restraint embodied in this vintage Swedish Deco Rollakan rug. The composition is defined by a luminous camel-toned field framed by an orderly procession of geometric floral motifs rendered in ivory and mocha, creating a design language that feels both deeply rooted in Nordic folk traditions and strikingly contemporary in its simplicity. The disciplined symmetry and softened geometry lend the piece a quiet architectural elegance characteristic of the finest mid-century Scandinavian weaving.Particularly compelling is the rug’s nuanced handling of texture and tone. The warm camel and mocha palette, beautifully mellowed through age, creates an atmosphere of remarkable softness and serenity, while the subtle interplay of flatwoven geometry and handwoven texture lends depth without excess ornamentation. Unlike more elaborate decorative carpets of the era, this Rollakan embraces refinement through restraint, allowing proportion, balance, and materiality to take precedence. The result is a weaving of timeless versatility—equally suited to minimalist interiors and richly layered spaces alike.Condition:This vintage Scandinavian rug enjoys good condition for its age and origin.

The New England Collection
This exceptional hooked textile represents the enduring folk art tradition of the American USA Rugs, showcasing the vibrant, textural quality characteristic of the Depression-era craft movement. The central field is framed by a sophisticated border, a contrast often found in domestic weaving. The design utilizes a large, open central field of variegated rust and ochre tones, creating an abstract, almost painterly effect. This is sharply contrasted by the wide, cream-colored frame featuring stylized green and taupe scrolling vines. While the center is reserved, the overall composition avoids a strict medallion structure, leaning toward an allover pattern within the border itself. Executed in a practical dimension, this piece functions perfectly as a small scatter size accent, ideal for adding a layer of historical texture to a hallway or beside a piece of period furniture. The robust hooking technique ensures inherent durability, reflecting the utilitarian origins of these domestic textiles and their continued viability today. As a fine example of early 20th-century textile production, this rug offers collectors a tangible link to American decorative history.

Originating from Turkey in 1960. This vintage transitional Kars Hand-knotted wool rug features a medallion style field design, sporting a wide variety of symbols including double rams horns signifying strength and masculinity, mirrored hooks for protection against the evil eye, subtle earring portrayals for matrimony, buka fetters for fertility, and many allusions to scorpions in both the field and wrapping borders to consolidate the theme of warding which dominates this piece. Complementary to this unique wealth of symbolism is the particularly balanced hues of beige and eggplant brown, equally prominent throughout the field as they are in both the mirrored Agra and individualistic borders framing this portrait.
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Handwoven in wool, this 11x13 vintage kilim is the latest addition to Rug & Kilim’s coveted Kilim & Flatweave collection. On the Design: This kilim is a mid-century interpretation of one of the oldest of the panel woven styles of its same name. The eye is naturally drawn to such a rich play of browns, beiges, grays, golds and creams in stripes with pleasing repetition and presence alike. The bisected design further connotes the aforementioned panel-weaving design that weaves two narrow columns into one gorgeous new work. This is a collectible design that further enjoys meticulous detail and smart polychromatic colorway with a natural sense of movement.Condition: This vintage kilim further enjoys good condition for its age and origin.

Doris Leslie Blau
This beautiful vintage rug is a classic example of the exceptional Samarkand artistry. Located at the former Silk Road connecting China and the Mediterranean, the Central-Asian weaving center had a chance to absorb miscellaneous aesthetics and designs from various cultural circles, which is reflected in the vintage Samarkand carpet before your eyes. The rug’s main field is occupied by an allover botanical trellis and enclosed within a series of borders bearing different Far- Asian motifs. The rich design is complemented by a tasteful color palette based on warm shades of caramel, camel, sandy beige, and brown that will easily match a wide variety of interior décors. Masterfully hand-knotted of the finest wool in accordance with old and refined weaving techniques, the vintage Samarkand rug has survived until this day in excellent condition which is the best indicator of its quality. If properly cared for, it will serve its owners for generations, bringing in the warmth and magic of Samarkand rug craft.

Via Como
Handcrafted luxury with timeless design, each Via Como rug is a statement piece, blending rich texture, bold artistry, and enduring quality

Hand-knotted in wool, this 5x9 rug originating from Turkey, circa 1950-1960, is a very special piece featuring a refreshing mid-century classical design and is the latest to join Rug & Kilim’s coveted Vintage collection. On the Design: Connoisseurs will cherish this personal vintage rug meant to catch the eye, yet still so atypical in its color and design choices that are so complementary to each other making it a comfortable, and inviting piece. Keen eyes will admire this dense and traditional design with rich, time-honored colors like brown, orange, gray, ivory, and black—that all come together in an unexpected symphony to create the most regal look. This vintage Turkish rug is embellished with a geometric medallion, floral detailing, and a border with meticulous traditional patterns. Altogether, this approach represents a refreshing and fabulous play of traditional Oriental rug design and a modern air. Collectors and designers will love this gracious rug with a cultured personality, well suited for a wide array of decor possibilities.Condition: This vintage Turkish rug prevails in great condition for its age and origin.

A specimen of artistic acumen, this vintage 6×7 Tulu rug of the 1950s from our antique & vintage collection unveils sharp geometry in tribal designs bracing light brown & lustrous midnight blue tones. Connoisseurs may observe a delicate white border carrying tribal motifs in red, beige & purple accents connoting mysticism & cultural symbolism. Thriving in good condition, a smart piece worthy of stylish projects welcoming rich interpretations of a playful style. Connoisseurs may note this mid-century piece is one of a unique pair in the same size—available for purchase both individually and as a matching set, upon inquiry. Both pieces feature this one-side fringe in the upper border, further lending to versatile design applications among their collectible appeal.

Nalbandian
The Anatolian plateau is where the weaving of oriental carpets originated. Rich in tradition and pride, each of the villages of the area produced a certain design and colors that the neighbors rarely copied. These Antiques were largely illustrated in historical European paintings. Their bold geometrical designs and soft colors made them favorites of interior designers.