EditorialCarpet with Chintimani Border and Lotus Design, early 17th century, Attributed to probably Syria, Animal hair (warp and weft), wool (pile); asymmetrically knotted pile, L. 126 x W. 49.5 in. (343 x 135 cm), Textiles-Rugs.
EditorialCarpet with Niche and Flower Design, mid-17th century, Made in India or Pakistan, Kashmir or Lahore, Cotton (warp and weft), silk (weft), wool (pile); asymmetrically knotted pile, Textile: L. 61 in. (154.9 cm), Textiles-Rugs, This weaving is part of a ...
EditorialDragon Carpet, 17th century, Attributed to Caucasus, Wool (weft and pile); cotton (warp), H. 170 in. (431.8 cm), Textiles-Rugs, This rug represents the village carpet-weaving tradition of the Caucasus that was contemporaneously with court production in...
EditorialPrayer Rug with Triple Arch Design, probably late 18th century, Country of Origin Turkey, Central Anatolia, Konya, Wool (warp, weft, and pile); symmetrically knotted pile, L. 56 in. x W. 43 in., Textiles-Rugs, Prayer rugs or 'seccade' carpets were amon...
EditorialCarpet with Irises, Tulips, and Other Flowering Plants, ca. 1650, Made in India or present-day Pakistan, Kashmir or Lahore, Cotton (warp and weft); wool (pile); asymmetrically knotted pile, Rug: H. 170 in. (431.8 cm), Textiles-Rugs, Flowering plants, e...
EditorialCarpet, last quarter 16th century, Attributed to Egypt, Cairo, Silk (warp), wool (weft and pile); asymmetrically knotted pile, Rug: L. 164 3/4 in. (418.5 cm), Textiles-Rugs.
EditorialThe 'Simonetti' Carpet, ca. 1500, Attributed to Egypt, probably Cairo, Wool (warp, weft, and pile); asymmetrically knotted pile, Rug: L. 353 in. (896.6 cm), Textiles-Rugs, Named the 'Simonetti' carpet after a former owner, this majestic weaving is amon...
EditorialUshak Medallion Carpet on White Ground, first half 17th century, Attributed to Turkey, Wool (warp, weft and pile); symmetrically knotted pile, Rug: L. 306 in. (777.2 cm), Textiles-Rugs, Medallion Ushak carpets usually have a red or blue field decorated...
EditorialCarpet, 17th century, Attributed to Egypt, Wool (warp, weft and pile); asymmetrically knotted pile, Rug: L. 136 in. (345.4 cm), Textiles-Rugs.
EditorialCarpet, 17th century, Attributed to Egypt, Wool (warp, weft and pile); asymmetrically knotted pile, Rug: H. 203 in. (515.6 cm), Textiles-Rugs.
EditorialPrayer Rug, late 16th century, Attributed to Egypt or Turkey, Silk, wool, Rug: H. 71 in. (180.34 cm), Textiles-Rugs, The Ottoman workshops produced a great variety of carpet designs that usually employed a group of familiar elements, consisting of natu...
EditorialDragon Carpet, late 18th?early 19th century, Attributed to Caucasus, Wool, cotton; plain weave with supplementary-weft embroidery (Soumak), Rug: H. 90 in. (228.6 cm), Textiles-Rugs, This embroidered rug features a design with repeating s-like motifs. T...
EditorialVase Carpet, 17th century, Made in Iran, probably Kirman, Cotton (warp), silk (weft), wool (weft and pile); asymmetrically knotted pile, Rug: H. 81 3/4 in. (207.6 cm), Textiles-Rugs, This carpet overflows with naturalistically rendered flowers and plan...