Kerman Rug KERMAN rugs have been appreciated by western collectors for many years. They are particularly famous for having a single medallion with an arabesque form called ESKI-KERMAN. There are, however, many different designs in KERMAN rugs. Another common famous design is the “Tree of Life.” KERMAN rugs are famous for producing large-size rugs (10 Read more about Kerman Rugs (Kirman Rugs)[…]
Armenian Orphan Rug, symbol of tragic past, is briefly on view WASHINGTON — Beauty born from gratitude and horror, the Armenian Orphan Rug went on long-awaited public display Tuesday at the White House Visitor Center. The storied rug’s nearly weeklong display two blocks from the White House culminates a lobbying campaign led by California lawmakers Read more about Armenian Orphan Rug, symbol of tragic past, is briefly on view[…]
Oriental rug Classic Tabriz rugs (Oriental rugs) feature a central medallion with all-over designs of floral motifs, leaves, tendrils and vines, echoing the stylistic characteristics of the Ardabil rugs (Oriental rugs), yet each is a unique work. Herati (mahi) motifs are used as embellishments in medallion runners and rugs, but are also used as a single Read more about Antique Oriental Rug Kansas[…]
ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN RUGS Caucasian rugs get their name from the area in which they were made – the Caucasus. It is no wonder that the weavings of the 85 subgroups of Caucasian tribal rugs are enjoying rapidly growing popularity among both Oriental rug collectors and lovers of folk art. Caucasian rugs are best known for featuring Read more about ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN RUGS[…]
Tabriz Runner (Persian Rug) Classic Tabriz runner and rugs feature a central medallion with all-over designs of floral motifs, leaves, tendrils and vines, echoing the stylistic characteristics of the Ardabil runner and rugs, yet each is a unique work. Herati (mahi) motifs are used as embellishments in medallion runners and rugs, but are also used Read more about Tabriz Runner (Persian Rug)[…]
Bakhtiari Runner (Persian Rug) Bakhtiari runners and rugs are considered among the most durable of Persian runners and rugs. Bakhtiari runners and rugs are one of the few types and styles of antique runners and rugs that encompasses nomadic tribal as well as urban antique Persian runner and rug design. Many Bakhtiari runners and rugs employ virtuoso central Read more about Bakhtiari Runner (Persian Rug)[…]
Malayer Runner (Persian Rug) Finely woven for village Persian runners and rugs, the best Malayer runners and rugs were woven in the village of Mishin, and use a lustrous, resilient wool and subtle, mesmerizing, repeating patterns. Many of the weavers were of ethnic Turkish stock and the “Ghiordes” or symmetric knot was used in all Read more about Malayer Runner (Persian Rug)[…]
Antique Aubusson rugs Antique Aubusson rugs made in tapestry technique are among the most elegant and luxurious antique floor coverings. The fact that Aubusson rugs were easier to manufacture is the leading reason why so many rugs from this manufacturer were ordered by the aristocracy for their castles and chateaux enabling them to custom make Read more about Aubusson rugs[…]
Antique Persian Heriz Rugs Antique Persian Heriz Rugs are named after the largest town in a district of over 30 villages, in the mountainous area of Northwest Persia, 50 miles east of Tabriz. The inception of the classic “diamond on a square” medallion Heriz was probably in the third quarter of the nineteenth century. Heriz Read more about Heriz Rugs[…]
