Antique Persian Bakshaish rug in vaulted, chateau-inspired space

Antique Persian Bakshaish Soars in Vaulted, Chateau-Inspired Space

Living with a virtuoso example of the most coveted folk art Village style in Persian carpets is indescribably rewarding. The refined decor of this wonderfully airy space and the large 170-year-old Bakshaish seem to have been made for each other.…
An Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug interacts with the curated art display in a client's entry hall

Art on the Wall and on the Floor in this Curated Entryway

The opportunities to achieve an impressive display with antique art rugs are legion. In the entryways of grand homes and apartments, they particularly shine. In this image, the artistically energetic over 120-year-old Caucasian Shirvan visually…
Two antique village weavings enhance the rustic ambiance of this log cabin retreat in the mountains.

Two Antique Village Weavings Reflect Rustic Ambiance of Log Cabin Mountain Retreat

Clients find that our selection of Northwest Persian styles is second to none. As you can see, the two antique rugs in this cozy room appear to have been made specifically for each space. Both the area-size Karaja near the door and the Heriz…
Luminous 170-year-old Ferahan rug in rare corridor dimensions adds luminosity to entryway of Omaha home

Rare Corridor-Sized Ferahan Rug Adds Luminous Comfort to Entryway of Traditional Omaha Home

This image is of an artistically exploratory 170-year-old Ferahan rug in a rarely found corridor size that graces the entryway of a grand traditional home near Omaha, Nebraska. The tawny-hued border immediately draws upon the rich tones of the…
170-year-old Mohtasham Kashan carpet in elegant dining room

Masterfully Woven 170-Year-Old Mohtasham Kashan Carpet Enhances Elegant Ambiance of Earth-Toned Dining Room

Discovering the perfect antique rug is an unforgettable outcome to the “thrill of the chase” as this gracious, inviting dining area aptly demonstrates. This transformative experience is even more rewarding due to the vast variety of art-level…
Bakshaish and Serapi rugs in Traditional Living Room

Antique Rug Pairing Establishes Exquisite Syncretism in Traditional Living Room

Antique Persian rugs bestow to myriad spaces an unrivaled and invigorating dynamism. This is all the more apparent and enlivening when combined with traditional furnishings and neutral color schemes. In this refined setting, the jovial, complementary…
An Antique Caucasian Seichur Kuba in Kitchen Passageway

Harmonious Triad of Antique Caucasian Rugs Complements Passageway of Connoisseurs’ Home

In this antique rug connoisseurs' home, their love of tribal weaving starts at the front door, through the living room, and continues right past the kitchen. These rug owners carefully kept the rugs in the passageway adjacent to the cooking…
Antique Bidjov Shirvan on floor of contemporary Tel Aviv living room, below a Moshe Gershuni painting.

Striking Caucasian Afshan Kuba Rug Enhances Mid-Century Living Room of Tel Aviv Home

Art for the floor lives right at home with art on the wall, greatly enhancing the presence of each piece. Many of our clients who gravitate toward using art-level antique rugs throughout their homes are often collectors of other creative mediums…

The Transformative Impact of Caucasian Kazak Rugs In Contemporary Home Office Bring Unique Energy, Color and Artistry

The spellbinding graphic artistry and the versality of sizes offered by Kazak rugs make them ideal choices for many spaces in contemporary or traditional décor, such as this sunlit home office. Imagine the satisfaction and intellectual engagement…

Outstanding Circa 1875 Caucasian Kazak In Cozy Fireside Setting Creates Immensely Enriched Space

Small room size antique Persian carpets have long been utilized to enhance the convivial ambiance of a fireside furniture grouping. Area size Caucasian tribal pieces are at least as transformative in this type of intimate setting, presenting…

Striking Antique Art Level Bakshaish Rug Enhances An Upbeat Guest Powder Room Offering A Close-Up Interaction With 100 Year Old Vegetal Dyes

Collectors often display one their smallest gems in powder room or tiny niches throughout their homes where the walls help to frame the woven art work on the floor.  The most inspired 19th-century art carpets have an unparalleled ability to…

Connoisseur’s Curated Contemporary Living Room Achieves An Atmosphere Of Comfortable Sophistication Highlighted by the Stunning Display Of A Top Tier Carpet

At the heart of this modern home, a High-Collectible Persian Ferahan Sarouk inspires the thoughtful celebration of art that meets the eye at every turn throughout it. Convinced decades ago of the profound expression of creativity offered by…

Using Open Modern Architecture To Its Fullest Potential, Captivating Caucasian Kuba rug and Persian Bijar Runner Have a Fascinating Conversation

The open plans of contemporary architecture are ideal for displaying art carpets and, from a collector’s perspective, enhances the viewing options and the magical interplay of artistic impulses between one-of-a-kind pieces.  The color…

Outstanding Antique Hadji Jallili Tabriz Adds Magnificent Court Artistry To Engaging, Eclectic Contemporary Bedroom

Part of a 3-rug display around the master bed, this exquisitely woven, one-of-a-kind 19th-Century Hadji Jallili Tabriz adds fascinating counterpoint to the modern bedroom and the less formal village rug at the foot. At once capturing rapt attention,…

Adding Palpable Whimsey, A Potently-Colored Antique Northwest Area-Size Rug Creates Delightful Synergy Within Collector’s Contemporary Dining Space

Given incredible magnetism and movement by its astounding array of tiny, individually scattered daisy flowers, this whimsical, quite unique 19th-Century piece woven in Persian Azerbaijan anchors a harmonious selection of curated pieces in this…

Blending Soft Camelhair and Concentrated Color, Exquisite Hues of Captivating Antique Malayer Transform Light-Filled Contemporary Entryway

The magical combination of inherently luminous, lanolin-rich undyed camelhair and the creatively combined natural dyes of a circa 1910 antique Persian Malayer runner bring an upbeat, striking character to this graceful modern entry. Vivid flashes…

19th-Century Ferahan Infuses Intensely Organic Aesthetic Into An Airy Modern Interior

The astounding creativity of this rare double-medallion High-Collectible Ferahan carpet creates a profoundly enriching experience in this elegant custom modern home, where the focus is on enrapturing views both within and without. The architect’s…

Profoundly Harmonious Color of 19th-century Bakshaish Inspires the Modern Decor Choices in this Casual Seating Area

Thanks to the timeless immediacy of its evocative natural colors and engagingly abstracted botanical imagery, this superb antique Bakshaish carpet enhances the fluid contours and direct, clearly expressed forms of this contemporary space. The…

Enrapturing Aesthetic of Singular Antique Tabriz and Camelhair Area Size Rugs Bring Timelessness And High Tech Together

The current blend of technology and modern style achieves a completely new and higher valence of taste when a discerning eye adds timeless art weavings into the mix. This skillfully curated bedroom places an exquisite area-size 19th-Century…

Outstanding 19th-Century Allover Ivory Field Sultanabad Carpet Contributes Entrancing Texture, Nuanced Color, and Joyful, Whimsical Drawing to Traditional Living Room

Traditional homes achieve an inviting air of quiet comfort and individual personality when an outstanding 19th-Century Persian town carpet is included in the design. This 10 x 14 piece in the prized “Ivory Sultanabad" style becomes the essential…

Modern Art Atelier Attains Incredible Impact Through The Transformative Energy of Antique Tribal Rug Suite

Contemporary design and antique Connoisseur-Caliber Persian village rugs share an affinity that is perhaps best expressed in passageways, where the strikingly potent color of multiple carpets can be viewed in concert. Here, the lofty white walls…

Harmonious Color and Striking Patterning of Individually Imagined Bakshaish Carpets Effortlessly Enhance Prairie School Architecture

Wright, Elmslie and Purcell are among the many acclaimed early 20th-century American architects who interwove carpets as a central element in their homes. This magnificent oceanside abode amplifies this acclaimed heritage via the inclusion of…

150-year-old Ferahan Sarouk Infuses Intensely Organic Aesthetic Into An Airy Modern Interior

The astounding, naturally inspired creativity of this extremely rare double-medallion Ferahan carpet creates a profoundly enriching experience in this elegant custom modern home on the California countryside, where the focus is on enrapturing…
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Invigorating Color of 19th-Century Bakshaish Tree of Life Masterfully Enriches Extended Entertaining Spaces

Illuminated by the extraordinary color in which this carpet excels, a spectacular antique Bakshaish becomes the animating energy at the heart of this quietly elegant entertaining space. The cool, extremely light-toned ground—so uncommon and…
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World Class 19th-Century Ferahan Sarouk Rugs Contribute Individual Nuances To Curated Collection of Art and Antique Carpets

Building a home collection of high level rugs brings a variety of significant benefits: daily pleasure, connoisseurship and art investment, as well as diversification into precious tangible assets. Such is certainly the case with this longtime…
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Antique Serapi Carpet Creates The Timeless, Harmonious Foundation For This Well Appointed Contemporary Décor

Amidst the white walls, light hardwoods and clean lines of this Chicago residence sits this elemental room size 19th century Serapi carpet transforming the space from contemporary to timeless. Its engaging medallion and overscale field ornaments,…
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The Spirited Color and Harmonious Design Of A 1910 Heriz Carpet Creates A Profoundly Magnetic Centerpiece As Artistry, Craft And Architecture Combine

Viewed from the loft above this high-ceiling great room or at eye level, this outstanding early 20th century Heriz village carpet provides an aesthetic experience both exciting and unifying. Continually varied tones of indigo, sapphire blue,…
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Outstanding Art And Investment Value, A Suite of Early Caucasians Brings A Comfortable, Contemplative Atmosphere In Century-Old Cottage

Brought to life by streaming sunlight from the skillfully landscaped garden outside, a sensitively selected trio of early 19th century Caucasian rugs elevates this well-curated cottage into a refuge of quietly nourishing aesthetic experience.…
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Astonishing Creativity And Harmonious Artistry of Superb Area Size Caucasian Rugs Profoundly Enriches Casual Cottage Interior

The sunny, open floorplan of a rug-collecting couple’s cozy historic home allows them to transition from one distinctly different art rug to another for never ending enjoyment. This TV side of their Great Room provides an inviting, cheerful…

Exceptional Collection of Singular 19th-Century Caucasians Creates Unique Opportunities For Both Lasting Enjoyment and Long Term Investment

A superb display of High Collectible Caucasian tribal rugs, each of very early provenance, creates a profoundly immersive effect in this cozy cottage. Offering both aesthetic excellence and a rarity suitable as precious tangible assets, this…

Exquisite 19th-Century Mohtasham Kashan carpet provides luxurious, illuminating focal point within contemporary urban home.

Perfectly complimenting the clean lines and light-filled atmosphere of this modern city high rise home, an exceptional connoisseur-level Court carpet from the astonishingly finely crafted, refined Mohtasham Kashan style is a unique accompaniment…

Outstanding antique Mohtasham Kashan invigorates modern reception room via expansive dimensions, heightened refinement and strikingly potent color

The reception room of a philanthropist, an impassioned second generation antique rug collector, hosts a stunning, particularly bold room-size Mohtasham Kashan as its centerpiece. The potent garnet, sapphire blue, coral and warm parchment tones…

Immersive, Genteel artistry of 175-year-old Hadji Jallili Tabriz Carpet Effortlessly Enhances Elegant Modern Lifestyle

One-of-a-kind antique Persian weavings exert an inimitable and entirely uplifting presence that becomes even more enjoyable when experienced within today’s fast-paced modern home environment. This oversize 19th-century Persian Hadji Jallili…

Intricately crafted 19th-Century allover pattern carpets provide luxurious enrichment to grand signature spaces

Enhanced by the inherent balance and refined understatement of an allover Ferahan carpet centerpiece, this expansive great hall of a European-inspired residence becomes the scene for fascinated aesthetic immersion. The rhythmic repetition of…

Filled with spontaneity and potent natural hues, antique 19th-Century Caucasian Shirvan and Talish rugs impart entirely singular expressive character to the modern home

Placed on floor and wall, a very well chosen suite of superb 19th-century tribal rugs become an immersive artistic experience that completely transforms the ambiance of this sophisticated contemporary home. Set to splendid effect against the…

Vivid 19th-Century Colors of Graphic Caucasian Kazak Rug Contribute Irreplaceable Energy To Uniquely Enhance A Stately Traditional Interior

Emboldened by streaming sunlight through a lofty Gothic inspired window, the natural colors of this excellent circa 1900 Caucasian Eagle Kazak rug become alive with an incredible intensity that completely transform the dim, high-ceilinged great…

Luminous Natural Hues And Radiant Tribal Imagery of Select 19th-Century Caucasian Pieces Illuminates Collector’s Victorian Home

FEATURED IN OUR NEW BROCHURE, Vol. 30, No.2. Surrounded by warm hardwoods and the traditional architecture of a late 1800s home, an entrancing antique Caucasian Soumak runner in the hall and dazzling 175-year-old Caucasian Zejwa Kuba hanging…

Extraordinary Interplay of 19th-Century Persian City Rugs and Eclectic Art Collection Elevates The Contemporary Interior In An Entirely Singular Way

Ever since modern design’s beginnings at the turn of the 20th-century, antique Persian carpets have been universally recognized for the integral role they naturally play in these interiors.  Mies van der Rohe placed them throughout his own…

19th-Century Tribal Carpet Provides A Simple, Endlessly Enriching Focal Point For a Comfortable Chicago Townhome

The most skilled 19th-century weavers firmly understood the aesthetic concept of "less is more", where dexterous use of inspired form and color need no other accompaniment. The antique Caucasian area size rug chosen here doesn't interrupt the…

Rare Tribal Carpet With Exquisite Cane Design Provides Immersive Foundation For An Art-Filled Passageway

Antique kelege, or corridor carpet, pieces offer uniquely versatile dimensions that are perfectly suited for the wide halls and galleries often found in signature homes. Here an art-savvy collector has used a strikingly graphic Senneh carpet…

Luminous Natural Color of 19th-Century Village Carpets Brings Inviting Warmth To Light-filled Manhattan High Rise Home

The best 19th-century village carpets achieve a timeless sensibility that becomes especially pronounced in modern interiors, where the warmth of their organic dyes and naturally inspired imagery are highlighted with stirring effect.  This New…
Caucasian Runner Carpets Seamlessly Integrate With Traditional European Decor, Bringing Fascinating Color, Texture and History To Refined Hallway

Caucasian Runner Carpets Seamlessly Integrate With Traditional European Decor, Bringing Fascinating Color, Texture and History To Refined Hallway

Outstanding Caucasian tribal carpets have been a treasured part of grand European homes for centuries, prized for their inimitable depth of artistry and the flashes of brilliant, intelligently combined color they bring to any space.  This passageway…

Captivating Allover Design Tribal Rug Is A Natural Accompaniment To Eclectic Sculpture Collection When Placed On The Wall

The most impassioned and eclectic art connoisseurs are always attuned to discovering any potential opportunity for enjoying objets d'art and expressing their taste. This savvy collector of 19th century Caucasian and nomad carpets has found perhaps…
Extraordinary Connoisseur-Level Bakshaish Provides The Essential Foundation For The Modern Signature Home

Extraordinary Connoisseur-Level Bakshaish Provides The Essential Foundation For The Modern Signature Home

The soaring artistry of the very best 19th century Persian carpets is often the key focal point by which a distinguished decor excels, making possible captivating heights of refinement and enjoyment that may otherwise be out of reach. Such is…
Antique Persian Malayer carpet in a Claremont Rug Company's home

Outstanding 19th-Century Malayer Camelhair Brings Subtle, Immersive Enrichment To Elegant Dining Room

Full room size Malayer Camelhair carpets are quite seldom encountered, particularly when they offer the remarkably harmonious allover design and individual creative attention of this singular piece.  Surrounded by refined finishes and silver…

Extraordinarily Engaging 19th-Century Caucasian Rug Intensifies The Connection Between Indoor and Outdoor Spaces

Set within an alpine retreat, this extremely potent 19th-century Caucasian rug from the prized Sewan Kazak substyle amplifies the natural energy of its surroundings. Birch, pine and white oak provide the perfect backdrop for the tribal rug's…

Two Antique Caucasian Seichur Kuba Rugs Create Fascinating Comparison In Connoisseur’s Stairway Wall Display

In this immersive side-by-side presentation of two distinctly different Seichur Kuba pieces, there are certainly countless nuances to discover. It provides a rare opportunity will educate in the finest points of the style, using two outstanding…

Opulent Paneled Office Achieves Continental Refinement With Suite of Antique Ferahan Sarouk and Mahajiran Carpets

An outstanding 19th century Ferahan Sarouk area size rug provides the essential foundation for the productive, contemplative environment of this highly cultured European-inspired home office, bringing a sense of subtlety of line and hue that…

Singular Allover Court Carpet Brings Tremendous Animation and Visual Impact To Eclectic Sitting Room

Expertly juxtaposed, unexpected hues of saturated burgundy and luminous light parchment bring impressive artistic energy and vibrancy to this contemplative sitting area, harmonizing the dim light and darker colors within the space for a deeply…

Extraordinarily refined large 19th-Century Mahajiran Sarouk carpet Softens and Personalizes Art-Filled Modern Space

Thanks to the expansive, immersive artistry of an exemplary oversize Mahajiran Sarouk carpet, this high ceilinged contemporary Florida home soars to new heights as a refined display area for the homeowner's inspired, eclectic artistic tastes.…
Serab Persian Rugs Houston Texas

Fascinating Design Intricacies and Time-softened Patina of Serab and Serapi Corridor Carpets Provide Singular Enrichment To Traditional Home

A graceful progression through the hallways of this traditional residence is achieved via the special luminosity of a duo of 19th-century village runner carpets, each working seamlessly in concert yet contributing their own tasteful melody.…
Clients home entry with Persian rug Dallas Texas

Exemplary Tabriz Area Size Rug Establishes Captivating Synergy Between Eastern and Western Aesthetics

The potent interplay of universal principles of form, balance and harmony are on full display in this inspired pairing of an extraordinary 19th-century Tabriz rug and European furnishings from the 18th and 19th-centuries.  The brilliant allover…
Hinson_Dining Room Dallas Texas antique rugs

Art Level Laver Kirman Carpet Illuminates Formal Dining Room With Inspired Botanical Imagery

The very best 19th century Court carpets provide the essential foundation for refined entertaining spaces in traditional homes, enveloping homeowners and their guests in an understated opulence that continually reveals new nuances to discover.…
Hinson breakfast nook Dallas Texas

Extraordinarily Artful Kermanshah Illuminates Bright Breakfast Room with Exquisite Pastel Colors

Animated by the elegant, infinitely detailed patterning of a one-of-a-kind 19th century Kermanshah Court carpet, this comfortable breakfast room becomes a uniquely invigorating environment in which to greet each morning. Delicate, virtually…

Astoundingly Expressive Early Kermanshah Carpet Fills Sophisticated Sitting Room with Deeply Engaging, Refined Atmosphere

As enjoyable in the overhead view as it would be by firelight from the hearth, this sublime rug is an inspired choice for the dual viewing opportunities this room affords. Its large, splendiferous medallion from above accentuates the grand scale…

High-Collectible Persian Ferahan Sarouk Carpet In Foyer Is Ideal Introduction To Art-filled Connoisseur’s Home

A superb Ferahan Sarouk carpet placed in the foyer warmly welcomes guests as the ideal beginning to an enthralling environment of expertly curated art, antiques and singular art carpets.  At the top of its class in both level of artistry and…

Exceptionally Fluid, Archetypal Imagery of One-of-a-kind Bakshaish Rug Brings Singular Refinement To Elegant Dining Room

Encounters with entirely unique art objects are always deeply memorable, subconsciously elevating a viewer's experience in ways that often continue to delight long after first exposure.  Such is the effect of this extraordinary Persian Bakshaish…

Exceptionally Nuanced Antique Laver Kirman Provides the Unifying Foundation for This Already Completely Furnished Gracious Living Room

One of the oldest pieces in this connoisseur couple’s rug collection, this magnificent medallion carpet with its elaborate framing of 8 concentric borders is the perfect centerpiece for their living room. The ambitious confluence of European…

Bakshaish Art Carpet Contributes Intellectual and Emotional Enrichment To Elegant Library Nook

Surrounded by exquisite antiques, bronze statuary, and masterly architectural craftsmanship, an elevated atmosphere is immediately created by this one-of-a-kind, high-collectible, 150-year-old Bakshaish carpet. Wingback chairs invite contemplation…

Cheerful Breakfast Room Illumined by Harmonious, Soft Colors of Antique Tabriz Carpet from the Hadji Jallili Workshop

The unusually delicate artistry of this very special 19th century Hadji Jallili Tabriz carpet profoundly enhances this elegant Breakfast Room, providing the best possible start to a very enjoyable day.  Like the morning light streaming through…

Spacious Open Field Laver Kirman Carpet Establishes an Atmosphere of Comfortable Relaxation and Inviting Luxury

The very best antique Persian Laver Kirman Court carpets magnificently augment the beauty of a traditional formal home. Connoisseurs have found that using high caliber pieces not only in the public areas but also libraries, billiard rooms, and…

Immersive Assemblage of Several Top-Level Tribal Rugs Transforms Passageway Into Inspirational Oasis

Hallways present a unique opportunity for stunning display, with successive, adjacent wall and floor zones bringing a curated selection of rugs into close, immediate proximity for maximum artistic effect.  Here, the connoisseur-caliber,…
Luminous, Innovative Artistry of Exceptional Antique Bakshaish Carpet Profoundly Animates California Casual Home

Luminous, Innovative Artistry of Exceptional Antique Bakshaish Carpet Profoundly Animates California Casual Home

The casual, comfortable elegance of this inviting California home is magnificently enhanced by a one-of-a-kind 19th century Bakshaish carpet.  A glowing vinery-filled reserve of soft sand immediately resonates with the diffuse earth tones of…
Sultanabad Garden Carpet in a casual master bedroom

Captivating Garden Carpet Completes The Symphony of Eclectic Master Bedroom

A highly inventive antique Persian Sultanabad Garden Compartment carpet brings an entirely new level of artistic engagement to this incredibly cozy bedroom. The rug’s joyful, casual aesthetic statement is extremely welcoming, leading the viewer…
Ferahan Sarouk and Bakshaish antique carpets in a contemporary great rom in a desert home

Pairing Of Connoisseur-Caliber 19th-Century Rugs Integrates Spacious Great Room In Contemporary Desert Home

The deeply personal hand-crafted artistry of an outstanding Ferahan Sarouk rug (foreground) and Bakshaish Camelhair carpet (background) is completely transformative in this spacious, high-ceilinged desert home, bringing an easy livability to…
Antique Sultanabad Enriches Contemporary European Drawing Room

Sublime Natural Palette of Uniquely Harmonious Antique Sultanabad Enriches Contemporary European Drawing Room

Evocative emerald green, garnet, apricot, rose and parchment tones are just a few of the seldom-encountered colors that distinguish this outstanding 19th century "Ivory" Sultanabad, an especially prized subgroup ardently pursued by Persian carpet…
Persian Serapi antique rug in a colonial style dining room

Creatively Reinterpreted 150-year-old Persian Serapi Invigorates Colonial Dining Room With Casual Yet Sophisticated Ambiance

This unusually elegant 150-year-old Persian Serapi rug quietly elevates the ambiance of this genteel dining room, bringing an artistic note that is at once entirely unique and totally appropriate for the space. A colonial American sideboard…
A Sultanabad Oriental Rug adds warmth to the entryway in this frank lloyd wright inspired home

Form Follows Function As Superbly Decorative Sultanabad Carpet and Frank Lloyd Wright Architecture Cogently Express Essential Natural Forms

A one-of-a-kind Sultanabad carpet from the turn of the 20th century provides an eloquent and cheerful introduction to the authentic Prairie style architecture of this Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired seaside home. Both the antique Persian weaving…
Caucasian Antique Carpets at the top of a set of stairs

Virtuoso Triad of Collectible Caucasian Rugs Make Staircase Landing A Most Memorable Destination

An extraordinary suite of connoisseur-caliber 19th-century Caucasian rugs elevates this light-filled Napa Valley landing to an unexpected, delightful level of artistic inspiration. The light-filled space is the ideal setting for this exceptionally…
Antique Carpet in a craftsman inspired living room

19th-Century Heriz Village Carpet Provides Understated Yet Invigorating Centerpiece To A Family’s Unpretentious Living Room

Antique Persian Heriz carpets have long been among the most popular accompaniments to summer homes and mountain retreats, as their unaffected, casual artistry and warm natural colors create an atmosphere that is at once memorable and approachable.…
An collectable Ferahan Sarouk antique carpet is the focus of a sitting area in this master suite

Exceptional Ferahan Sarouk Carpet Illuminates Lake House Master Sitting Area With Transformative, One-of-a-kind Artistry

An extraordinary burnished gold medallion becomes the singular centerpiece for this High-Collectible, mid-19th century Ferahan Sarouk carpet, a natural focal point both of the rug’s inspired artistry and for the bedroom conversation area that…
Hadji Jallili Tabriz Antique rug in a Louis XVI sitting room

Virtuoso Hadji Jallili Tabriz Carpet Contributes the Defining Note To A Harmonious Display of Classical European Elegance

An exquisite 19th-century oversize Tabriz attributed to the master carpet designer, Hadji Jallili, sets a pitch-perfect tone of elegant gentility in this refined yet comfortable sitting room, anchoring the space with a foundation of understated…

Geometric Caucasian Tribal Rug Brings Color and Consonance To Contemporary High Rise

This tall-ceiling glass and steel urban condominium is powerfully enlivened by the potent natural colors and striking archetypal geometry of 19th-century collectible tribal and village rugs. Antique Caucasian rugs have long been appreciated…
Antique Persian Bakshaish camelhair in Mediterranean home entry

Atmosphere of Grand Mediterranean Home Elevated by One-in-the-World Persian Bakshaish Camel Hair Runner.

FEATURED IN OUR NEW BROCHURE,Vol. 29, No. 1. A rare Persian Bakshaish Camel Hair runner adds soft contrast along the grand expanse of stone flooring of this Mediterranean home in the Southwest U.S. desert. It is the consummate “opening act”…
Antique Rug Persian camelhair carpet in traditional kitchen of Silicon Valley California home

Highly Unique Antique Kurdish Camelhair Rug Fills this Spacious Breakfast Area with Energy and Presence

FEATURED IN OUR NEW BROCHURE, Vol. 29, No. 1. The rhythmic, folkloric artistry and captivating warmth of luminous undyed camelhair in this exceptional 19th century Persian Kurdish carpet greet these homeowners every morning as they contemplate…
Antique Persian Collectible Bijar Rug 20ft 7in x2ft
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Elegant Grandeur of Traditional Persian Bijar (Bidjar) Rug Ideally Complements Passageway in Mountain Estate

This image is from a whole home project in a massive lakeside family compound in the High Sierras. The exquisite coloration and graceful contours of a quintessential 19th-century Persian Bijar (Bidjar) carpet are immediately compatible within…

Inspired Wall Placement of Antique Seichur Kuba Runner Transforms Stairwell Into Multidimensional Art Experience

FEATURED IN OUR NEW BROCHURE, Vol. 29, No. 1. Caucasian tribal carpets have long been displayed on the wall alongside paintings and other art objects, where their strikingly elemental motifs and deeply impactful color combinations can become…

Magnificent 19th-Century Kermanshah Carpet Perfectly Expresses The Art-filled Ambiance of An Historic Home

Featured in our Brochure, Vol. 28, No. 2. Set within the grand foyer of a historically distinguished mansion, an exceptional 19th-century Kermanshah carpet elegantly summarizes the themes of genteel refinement, stunningly elevated master craftsmanship…
Claremont Rug Company Article in Private Air Magazine Fall 2017

Superb 19th-Century Bakshaish Carpet on Floor and Rare Caucasian Baku Rug on Wall Create a Refuge of Artistry in a Modern Setting

Featured in our Brochure, Vol. 28, No. 2. Supported by bright sunlight from an urban home’s floor-to-ceiling windows, a 19th-century Bakshaish Persian village carpet’s camelhair adds a stunning element to this San Francisco executive’s…
Traditional Houston, Texas Living room with Persian Ferahan Sarouk antique rugs

A Duo of Outstanding Antique Ferahan Sarouk Carpets Unify A Gracious Old World Living Room

The open, expansive plan of a gracious living room is completed by the inclusion of two exceptional antique Ferahan Sarouk carpets. The duo's magnetic artistry unites the spacious entertaining area into a cohesive series of intensely inviting,…

Consummate Persian Art Carpet Brings Unfathomable Richness And Depth To A Traditional Dining Room

Featured in our Brochure, Vol. 28, No. 2. The best antique art carpets create pairings that are far greater than the sum of their parts, uniting furniture, architectural details and other works of art in a way that uniquely enhances their overall…
Houston, Texas Persian Ferahan sarouk antique tug in traditional city view home office

19th-Century Ferahan Sarouk Carpet Brings Focused Attention To Home Office

An exceptional 150-year-old Ferahan Sarouk carpet establishes a contemplative, erudite atmosphere within this high-rise home office.  The expansive Persian room-size rugs glows with a nuanced patina through its exquisitely time-softened natural…

Prized Allover Ivory Sultanabad Carpet Lends An Upbeat Casual Elegance To A Grand Mountain Retreat

Reflecting the many natural colors surrounding it, a 140-year old ivory Sultanabad carpet rests on the family room floor of this Big Sky compound. Tones from the towering cliff face and the blues in the ever-changing sky combined with the colors…
Sultanabad antique rug in grand coastal great room

Expansive Views And Expressive Antique Collectible Carpets Provide Compelling Ambiance In A Grand Lakeside Home

Featured in our Brochure, Vol. 28, No. 2. In this stunning New England home perched at water's edge, two exquisite antique Persian carpets with their time-softened patina and extraordinarily harmonious colors bring the beauty of the majestic…
Laver Kirman Antique Rug in a Modern Master Bedroom

Ethereal Antique Laver Kirman Carpet Establishes a Restful, Contemplative Atmosphere In A Contemporary Master Bedroom

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Laver kirman antique rugs in a contemporary family room

19th-Century Persian Laver Kirman Carpet Encourages Comfortable, Casual Atmosphere Within This Contemporary Home’s Inviting Family Room

Photo © David Wakely Photography, Decor: Sherry Williamson Design, Inc
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Antique Laver Kirman Carpet Provides A Central Aesthetic Foundation To Connect Kitchen, Dining And Outdoor Zones

Photo © David Wakely Photography, Decor: Sherry Williamson Design, Inc
Persian Laver Kirman Antique Rug in a Moden Living Room
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Surrounded By Sunlight And Natural Materials, A Virtuoso Antique Laver Kirman Transforms a Cozy Modern Sitting Area

Photo © David Wakely Photography, Decor: Sherry Williamson Design, Inc
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Ethereal Area Size Laver Kirman Rug Provides Harmonious Accompaniment to Wood Paneled Modern Music Room

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Exceptional 19th-Century Laver Kirman Carpets Perfectly Harmonize and Enrich An Ambitious Modern Aesthetic

The inspired contributions of interior designer, architect and virtuoso antique Persian weaver are in perfect sync in this one-of-a-kind San Francisco Bay Leeds Certified contemporary home. In this open living and dining space, two extraordinary…
Oversized Doarsht Antique Persian Rug in a refined parlour room
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Extraordinary Oversize Dorasht Carpet Makes A Defining Statement In a Refined Entertaining Space

Grand dimensions, majestic scale of motifs, and the seldom-equaled grandeur of an elegant antique color palette against a clear ivory field allow this exceptional, virtually never produced large Dorasht to become the central foundation for this…
Traditional Philadelphia Entryway With Persian Laver Kirman Antique Rug
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Spectacular Laver Kirman Carpet In A Grand Foyer Makes A Memorable And Gracious First Impression

A virtuoso 19th century Persian Lavar Kirman rug serves as a welcoming introduction to this Southern couple's country home, the perfect expression of their sincere and enthusiastic hospitality.  The luxurious atmosphere of this gracious home…
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Majestic Camelhair Bijar Carpet Brings Luminosity And A Stately Ambiance To Personal Haven

The linear shape of this rare Persian Bijar camelhair room size carpet fits perfectly in front of the master bed in this high-ceilinged space. Adding visual dimensionality and nuance through a sophisticated interplay of colors and forms, the…
Persian Ivory Sultanabad Antique Rug in Contemporary Los Angeles California Dining room with Oriental Rug

Prized Ivory Ground Antique Sultanabad Carpet Brightens and Elevates An Eclectic Modern Dining Room

The intensely creative, stylized botanical patterning of a  19th century Persian Sultanabad carpet with a seldom-encountered ivory field unifies the colors, finishes and forms of the dining area of this inventive contemporary Southern California…
An Antique Ivory Sultanabad Persian Rug in an inviting family room

Colorful Antique Ivory Sultanabad Becomes The Inviting Centerpiece of A Modern Family Room

An extraordinary allover Ivory Sultanabad carpet immediately establishes a casual, comfortable ambiance in this elegant modern home in the Los Angeles hills, drawing family members and guests into a harmonious atmosphere of quiet luxury.  The…
Antique Sultanabad rug in a music room

Virtuoso Antique Sultanabad Rug Performs Both Melody And Harmony In A Family Music Area

FEATURED IN OUR NEW BROCHURE,Vol. 29, No. 1. A talented family has combined their artistic pleasures into a harmonious medley in this Southern California office and music room. Here, the nuanced hues of an entirely one-of-a-kind 19th-century…

Luminous Natural Camelhair of An Antique Serab Runner Transforms A Passageway Into A Destination

The compelling artistry of this 19th century Persian Camelhair Serab runner immediately captures the attention of both the homeowner and her guests, turning the passageway of this luxurious high-rise condominium into an inviting environment…
Persian Laver Kirman Antique rug in Los Angeles California Spanish Colonial Dining Room

Exquisite 19th-Century Laver Kirman Rug Achieves Ethereal Elegance In A Stately Spanish Colonial Home

An exceptional, early Persian Laver Kirman rug becomes the essential link in realizing the artful, nuanced vision for a casually elegant entertaining space of this Spanish colonial home. The homeowner, an accomplished collector of traditional…
Persian Sultanabad antique rug in Los Angeles California modern bedroom

Extremely Rare 150-year-old Sultanabad Carpet Introduces A Novel, Harmonious Dimension To Contemporary Design

The unusually spacious allover field design of this one-in-the-world, antique ivory Sultanabad carpet brings a powerful level of richness to this sleek modern bedroom of a cutting-edge contemporary Los Angeles home.  The mid-19th century carpet's beguiling,…
A Suite of 19th century Sultanabad Carpets in a craftsman home

19th-Century Allover Village Carpets Give Perfect Expression To The Natural Inspiration That Drives Early 20th-Century American Design

Three highly complementary late 19th-century Sultanabad carpets enhance the underlying "form follows function" theme in this newly built central California oceanside home.  Like the Frank Lloyd Wright-styled architecture and Craftsman hardwood…
Master Bedroom with a rare jade green sultanabad antique rug in urban condo

Rare Light-Toned Ground Sultanabad Carpet Sets the Scene for a Medley of Harmonious Artistic Performances In This Restful Master Bedroom

A high-collectible, 175-year-old allover Sultanabad carpet with an extremely rare leaf green toned ground and ethereal large-scale allover pattern creates the essential foundation for the quiet, contemplative atmosphere in this contemporary master…
View From The Bathroom Vanity Area of suite of laver kirman rugs

Three Antique Laver Kirman Rugs Unite Distinct Spaces in Bathroom

FEATURED IN OUR NEW BROCHURE, Vol. 29, No. 1. A Laver Kirman with a rich sky blue field was selected to visually unify the dressing room with the bathroom and closet area in this luxurious master retreat. The floral motif ties in well with the…

Exquisite Laver Kirman Antique Carpet in Distinguished Master Bedroom

This beautiful master retreat is designed around suite of two beautiful antique carpets from this connoisseur's extensive collection. A 150-year-old exceedingly fine Laver Kirman antique carpet with an extraordinarily luminous patina is the…
Breakfast area with Laver Kirman Rugs

Laver Kirman Persian Carpets in Airy Breakfast Nook

This sunny and inviting breakfast area benefits from two Laver Kirman Persian Carpets in rarely found sizes: a 7' x 7' carpet under the table and a 5' x 5' in front of the bar. The striking carpets help to distinguish space in the large, airy…
2 antique persian rugs add color to this kitchen

Antique Mishin Malayer and Tabriz Rugs in a Sun Filled Kitchen

This professional kitchen in the home of a rug connoisseur highlights a number of beautiful antique Persian rugs that add warmth and visual appeal to the room. Whereas the majority of the home is done with rare 19th century Laver Kirmans, the narrow…
Laver Kirman Antique Rug in a charming bedroom

19th-century Laver Kirman Garden Compartment Persian Rug Turns Bedroom into Garden Retreat

A beloved and highly sought after 19th-century Laver Kirman Garden Compartment Persian rug is on display in this charming bedroom. The soft neutral tones used in the bedroom allow the rich, jewel-like colors of the rug to shine, putting the…
ANtique Persian Rug adds glamour to spa bathroom

1875 Laver Kirman Rug Creates a Spa Oasis

A delightful, diminutive circa 1875 Laver Kirman rug is the focal point of this bathroom, where the bold, inviting burgundy and indigo tones of the rug perfectly accentuate the warmth of the elaborately carved wooden vanity. The shape of the…
Contemporary Bedroom with antique persian Laver Kirman Rug

Laver Kirman Garden Compartment Persian Rug graces a Contemporary Bedroom

This bedroom from a whole home project showcases how a traditional Laver Kirman Persian rug can fit in a more contemporary room. In this case, the clean, sleek lines of the furniture and linens are echoed by the compartments of the rare and…
Son's Bedroom, Sink Area with Laver Kirman Carpet

19th-Century Laver Kirman Carpet in Spa Bathroom

This beautifully finished bathroom showcases the diversity of antique Persian rugs, with a small 19th-century Laver Kirman carpet fitting perfectly into the space. The elaborate carvings on the vanity are echoed by the scrolling floral vines…
Tabriz Runner Bedroom Hallway & Gallery Of Family Photos

Antique Tabriz Runner Highlights Bedroom Hallway & Gallery Of Family Photos

In this gracious Malibu home, a one-in-the-world 2'2" x 29 antique Tabriz runner answers our client's need for a collectible-level, but very narrow runner to fill her 30-foot long hallway. Click Here to see our antique Tabriz rugs now avail…
Reading Chair In Media Room with antique Laver Kirman Persian Rug

Laver Kirman Rug Creates Inviting Reading Nook

In this gracious home, a stunning antique Laver Kirman rug with a rich, vibrant sapphire blue ground draws the eye to an inviting reading nook. The shimmering blue tones harmonize with the rest of the room and echoes the blue sky seen from…
arge scale "Tree of Life" Laver Kirman adds color and light to Media Room

“Tree of Life” Laver Kirman adds color and light to Media Room

A jubilant 150-year-old Laver Kirman with a single "Tree of Life" design filling the field creates a cheerful mood in this much-used media room. The rich colors and stunning patina of the antique Persian rug ties the colors of the room together…
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Great Room Main Seating Area with “Garden of Paradise” Laver Kirman Carpet

Setting the ambiance for our client's gracious home is a mid-19th century "Garden of Paradise" Laver Kirman carpet, whose wide subtle color palette greatly contributes to this room's elegance and sense of timelessness. Click Here to see our…
Antique Laver Kirman rug in entryway
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Stunning Laver Kirman Rug in Entryway

The striking antique Laver Kirman rug in this welcoming entryway sets the stage for the rest of this gracious home and introduces our client's Whole Home Collection of 24 exquisite rugs and carpets. Click Here to see our antique Laver Kirman…
Bakshaish Antique Rug defines space in stunning Dining Room
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20ft-Long Persian Bakshaish Carpet Defines Dining Area in High Mountains Cabin

FEATURED IN OUR NEW BROCHURE, Vol. 29, No. 1. With its open floor plan, the living area, kitchen and dining area of this voluminous family compound in the Northern Rockies are effectively one massive space. Its owners strategically selected…
Turkish Bergama Prayer Carpet on Wall
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High-Collectible Turkish Bergama Prayer Rug Finds Perfect Expression In the Wall Hanging Context

Hanging on the wall is the ideal placement for this one-in-the-world early 19th-century rug. Suspended gracefully at eye level, its every individual nuance of design and natural color in this 200-year-old rug is displayed to greatest effect.…
Exceptional Caucasian Karachov Kazak Rugs in a sitting room
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Interplay Between Two Exceptional Caucasian Karachov Kazak Rugs Becomes the Unforgettable Focus of a Collector’s Sitting Room

Two rugs offering rare renditions of the famed Caucasian "Karachov Kazak" style are the essential foundation for this traditional sitting room, powerfully elevating the discourse of this luxurious and highly inviting conversation space. Spellbinding…
Persian Serapi Antique Rugs in traditional Alberta Livingroom
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Majestic Artistry of Grand 19th-Century Serapi Carpets Anchors A Lofty Great Room

The regal yet comfortable aesthetic of these two generously scaled antique Persian Serapi carpets forms the essential foundation for this expansive, high-ceilinged living and dining spaces of this contemporary, open-plan home.  The time-softened…
Persian Serapi Antique Rug in rustic dining area Chicago Illinois Lake House
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Sunny Pastel Colors of a 19th-Century Serapi Carpet Welcome Guests To A Lakeside Home

FEATURED IN OUR NEW BROCHURE,Vol. 29, No. 1. Soft, cheerful pastel tones of this superb Serapi village carpet create an instantly welcoming, casual atmosphere in the breakfast room of this sunny Great Lakes summer home.  Like the bright wooden…
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Grand Antique Ferahan Sarouk Provides The Foundation for A Library’s Contemplative, Genteel Atmosphere

The incredibly intricacy and effortless balance of this 140-year-old Ferahan Sarouk carpet provides the ideal note of refinement upon which this elegant Texas library is based.  Its warm, time-softened colors resonate to best effect in the…
Caucasian Shirvan Antique Rug in Contemorary Chicago Illinois Office

Clarity of Design Supports Clear Thought Throughout This Executive’s Home Office

The decor of this well-appointed home office shares an affinity for compartmented spaces, from the coffered ceiling, to the double hemispheres of the antique globe projection behind the desk.  This visual clarity and sense of organization is…
Tehran Antique Rug in Modern Los Angeles California Dining Room with Oriental Carpets

Persian Tehran Oversize Rug Brings A Unique Dimension Of Artistry And Texture To A Contemporary Home

FEATURED IN OUR NEW BROCHURE,Vol. 29, No. 1. This soft-hued, exquisitely refined antique Persian Tehran carpet makes a major contribution to the symphony of surfaces in this innovative contemporary space. Its light base and delicate, pinpoint…
Persian Bakshaish Antique Rug Decorates industrial New York Loft

Rare Persian Bakshaish Provides The Key Artistic Element To Anchor The Undivided Open Space of An Industrial Loft

The abundant artistic energy of this rare large Persian Bakshaish carpet perfectly resolves the challenge of the converted industrial loft. Its graphic presence provides a natural focal point in this high-ceilinged living room, while providing…

Antique Persian Manchester Kashan Rug Enhances the Understated Elegance of Living Room in the Traditional Southern Home

FEATURED IN OUR NEW BROCHURE,Vol. 29, No. 1. In this gracious Southern colonial interior, a circa 1910 Manchester Kashan rug using extraordinarily lustrous merino wool exerts a powerful magnetism to anchor the entire space. It draws the viewer's…
Artistic Living Room with Antique Persian Oriental Collectible Manchester Kashan Rug

Collectors Surround Themselves With Timeless Antique Oriental Carpets That Reflect the Artistry and Craftsmanship of Their Other Acquisitions of Passion.

Many of our clients who use art-level antique Persian rugs throughout their homes are serious collectors of many different mediums such as paintings, sculpture, classic cars, watches, and antiquities.  This client seamlessly marries his important collection…
Sultanabad antique rug paired with modern art in a sitting room

Antique Sultanabad Carpet, Modern Painting and Stylish Furniture Create an Upbeat Corner in a Beautifully Appointed Living Room

A superb oversize 19th century Persian Sultanabad carpet provides the core of a common aesthetic that unifies the rarefied blend of textures, form and color in this elegant living room. The glowing blues, rare greens and golds in this Oriental…
Mohtasham Kashan Persian Antique Rugs In Grand Traditional Miami Florida Music Room

A Quintet of Unique Area Size Antique Rugs Each Adds their Own Note to an Eclectic Music Room

FEATURED IN OUR NEW BROCHURE,Vol. 29, No. 1. The hallway niche surrounding this grand piano becomes an inviting, intimate destination within the home thanks to the addition of five 19th century Oriental art rugs. The juxtaposition of the two…
Malayer Antique Rug in a powder room
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Pinpoint Botanical Accents of Mid-19th Century Persian Mishin Malayer Mat Enhances Richness and Sophistication of Elegant Powder Room

Very small antique Persian rugs can have a tremendous impact on a powder room or other diminutive space. The artful effect of great antique Oriental rugs is magnified in small, enclosed areas. This is vividly seen in this virtuosic circa 1850 Mishin…
Persian Oriental Serapi Antique Rug in Contemporary Living Room
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A Rare 19th-Century Serapi Carpet Enhances the Unique Relationship Between Color and Natural Light in this Southern California Living Room

Streaming California sunlight washes over the exquisite soft turquoise and terracotta hues of this captivating antique Persian Serapi rug, mellowed by time and developing a patina that quietly glows and sparkles in the comfortable, illumined…
Kitchen with Antique Persian Area Size Bakshaish and Caucasian Collectible Rugs
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Area Size Antique Bakshaish and Caucasian Rugs Unify an Expansive Kitchen Through Shared Natural Color

The cherrywood cabinetry and streaming atrium sunlight of this spacious kitchen both find expression in the luminous naturally dyed palettes of these two diminutive, tribal Oriental carpets.  Warm terra cotta tones in the expressive borders…
An antique Bijar Persian rug pairs well with an antique desk
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The Expertly Crafted, Fascinating Design of This Outstanding 19th-Century Bijar (Bidjar) Resonates with the Beautifully Tooled Antique Desk

Clearly the work of master carpet crafts women at the height of their art, this 19th-century Oriental carpet accords well with the exquisite 18th-century ornamental desk and silver ink well in this regal home office. The incredibly nuanced…
A Bakhtiari antique rug is a focal point in this grand billards room

Grand Oversize Antique Persian Tribal Rug Amplifies the Breathtaking Splendor of this Two-Story Billiard Room

This image is from a whole home project in a massive lakeside family compound in the High Sierras. A massive room, especially one that is elegantly wood-paneled from floor to ceiling, necessitates a rich palette of colors to match the sumptuousness…
Traditional Philadelphia Entryway with Persian Bijar Kelege Antique rug
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This 19th-Century Kurdish Bijar (Bidjar) Corridor Carpet Presents the Perfect Dimensions and Ideal, Rhythmical Pattern Language for an Entry Hall

Just as with people, first impressions are centrally important in homes. The time-softened, rich tones animating the all-over pattern of this antique Persian Kurdish Bijar (Bidjar) corridor rug (a size format known as "kelege") provides an…
Collectible Persian Serapi Antique Rug in contemporary Miami, Florida Living Room
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The Captivating Medallion of a Geometric Antique Serapi Carpet Provides a Perfect Centerpiece to a Contemporary Living Room

The joyful, yet elegant expression of this 19th century Persian Serapi carpet’s eight-petal medallion brings a deeply human interest that immediately draws the eye, especially when surrounded with the custom natural wood coffee table and…
Entrance with Serab Camelhair Persian Rug
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The Elegantly Proportioned Artistry And Warm Camelhair Tones of Antique Persian Serab Carpets Add a Joyful Central Focus to This Grand Foyer

This image is from a whole home project in a massive lakeside family compound in the High Sierras. Very few carpets are equal to the grandeur of the most opulent and ambitious Beaux Arts-inspired interiors.  This very rare room-size antique…
Persian Serapi antique rug in Washington D.C. historic colonial home
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Sitting Room in a Registered Historical Landmark is Embellished with an Antique Persian Serapi Carpet, the Style Most Often Seen in Colonial Homes

This lovingly preserved 18th-century space becomes a delightful world of its own when combined with the handcrafted heritage of an early Persian Oriental folk art carpet.  The Serapi rug's time-softened terracotta red ground instantly harmonizes…
An antique Bakhtiari tribal rug is the focal point of this stunning game room
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A Convivial Atmosphere Created by the Colorful Persian Bakhtiari Carpet Fills This Game Room, Including Its Inimitably Crafted Bar

This image is from a whole home project in a massive lakeside family compound in the High Sierras. This stunning 19th century Bakhtiari carpet’s rich saffron, cobalt blue, coral and green hues create an ambiance, supporting energetic, lively…
ntique Camelhair rug in grand entryway
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Rare 19th-Century Persian Serab Camelhair Carpet Perfectly Matches The Preexisting Carpeting and Decor of This Grand Entry

This image is from a whole home project in a massive lakeside family compound in the High Sierras. The right antique art carpet is surprisingly easy to integrate into a pre-existing decorative scheme.  Here, the delicate latticework and soft…
Traditional Dallas Living Room with Floral Laver Kirman Antique Rug
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The Splendor of 19th-Century Persian Carpets Eminently Unifies the Architecture and Furnishings of a Traditional Environment

Our clients with traditional or historical homes are drawn to 19th-century Oriental carpets for their awe-inspiring craftsmanship, emphasis on beauty and timeless grace. Many wish to emulate the preference for refined floor coverings that their…
Persian Sultanabad Antique Rug in Traditional Miami Florida Condo Dining room
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A Mid-19th Century Persian Bakshaish Rug Animates the Clean Contemporary Lines of This Florida Waterfront Condominium

The modern elegance of this seasonal Florida residence is brilliantly counterbalanced by the abundant spontaneous detail and warm, softened brick red and camel colors of these highly spirited village Persian carpet. Including an antique Serapi…
Ferahan Rug Introduces Room SIze Carpet in Next Room
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A Nearly Two Centuries-old Ivory Ground Feraghan Rug Makes a Striking Introduction to the Rare Room Size Carpet Beyond It.

Clients often enjoy moving free standing small rugs like this to different places in the house or even to their other residences, thereby increasing their enjoyment of their art carpets’ many fine attributes. This eminent collector has honed…
A Persian Kashan antique rug in a peaceful bedroom
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An Early Mohtasham Kashan Brings Timeless Art to a Contemporary Guest Bedroom

One way our clients have found to enjoy one-of-a-kind antique carpets in a bedroom is to use 1-3 of them in lieu of a large Persian rug.  Known for their luxurious wool quality and delicate drawing and colors, an exquisite Mohtasham Kashan…
Persian Serapi Antique Rug in a modern asian inspired dining area
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Modern Architecture Provides Gallery-like Walls and Great Expanses of Floor for Displays of Art.

As well as adding rich, mature color and fascinating artistry, antique Persian art carpets contribute important elements of warmth and refinement to the cutting edge modern decor. They also effectively define space in open floor plans.  Both…
Antique rug Persian Mohtasham Kashan in San Francisco Living Room
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Living Room in Collector’s Pied-a-Terre Offers Grand Views of Rare Persian Carpet and the San Francisco Skyline

Fine contemporary furniture with its elegant, clean lines and delicate legs offers striking views of the art on the floor. From the most renowned of the court-inspired weaving styles, this 170-year-old Persian Mohtasham Kashan carpet provides…
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A Showpiece Mid-19th Century Sultanabad Persian Carpet Provides a Stirring Counterpoint to the Elegant Lines of a Contemporary Dining Room

When invigorated by shimmering sunlight, the stunning color palette and stylized allover floral designs of the best antique Oriental Sultanabad village carpets impart a special energy to a room that makes it a magnetic focus -- both of the decor…
Bedroom with antique persian Tabriz rugs
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The Subdued Artistry of Two Complementary Persian Tabriz Rugs Provides an Understated Accent to a Tranquil Bedroom Décor

This image is from a whole home project in a massive lakeside family compound in the High Sierras. The restful low contrast aesthetic of antique Persian Tabriz rugs woven in the style of the famed Hadji Jalili workshop make them the perfect…
Bakhtiari and Heriz antique rugs are displayed in a game room
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Antique Persian Bakhtiari Carpet and Heriz Rug Contribute a Bold, Masculine Quality to This Distinguished Game Room

This image is from a whole home project in a massive lakeside family compound in the High Sierras. A second style of geometric Persian rug from Heriz that enhances the sitting area pairs well with the bold and colorful antique Bakhtiari carpet…
Lake Tahoe Mansion with Spectacular Bidjar Rug
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Striking 19th-Century Bijar (Bidjar) Persian Rug With Majestic Center Medallion Provides the Ideal Decorative Solution For Expansive Passageway In Traditional Home

This image is from a whole home project in a massive lakeside family compound in the High Sierras. Only particular Oriental carpets have sufficient character to ground a voluminous space and unify the panoply of color, textural treatments, and…
Suite of Antique Persian Rugs in an elegant great room
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Wonderfully Compatible Art-level Antique Persian Rugs Naturally Unify This Majestic Room and Complete the Sense of Grandeur

FEATURED IN OUR NEW BROCHURE,Vol. 29, No. 1. This image is from a whole home project in a massive lakeside family compound in the High Sierras. Here, each of the two 9×12 Feraghan Sarouk rugs and and a 11×18 antique Persian Veramin carpets…
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Suite of Four Exquisite Antique Persian Rugs Work in Concert To Create Symphonic Effect In Grand European-Inspired Interior

This image is from a whole home project in a massive lakeside family compound in the High Sierras. Rather than pursuing a single palace-size Persian carpet, the homeowners decided to employ a harmonious series of room size and oversize antique…
Agra Antique Rug in Grand traditional Los Angeles California Sitting room persian Rugs
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The Spaciousness and Ethereal Light Tones of an Oversize Mid-19th-Century Indian Amritsar Rug Infuse Delicacy Into a Grand Sunroom

19th-century Indian Amritsar and Agra carpets have a unique ability to convey an understated nuance even in very large rugs.  The soft gold and mulberry filigree of this exquisite oversize circa 1850 Indian Amritsar rugs fills this Neoclassical…
Antique Persian Tabriz rug in a modern lobby
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Modern Architecture and Contemporary Art Seamlessly Integrate with an Antique Persian Hadji Jallili (Haji Jalili) Tabriz Rug

An eclectic mix spanning three centuries, the great architecture, wall and floor art, and elegantly stylish furniture in the lobby of this professional office combine to create a memorable space.  Warming and unifying the refined seating…
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Two Connoisseur Level Antique Persian Carpets Provide an Impressive Ground to the Stunning Vaulted Ceilings of this Big Sky Lodge’s Living Room

FEATURED IN OUR NEW BROCHURE, Vol. 29, No. 1. Adorning this glorious space with superlative rugs was of great importance to our clients and they chose two extraordinary and compatible pieces to aptly complete this inspiring room. The delightful…
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Art Connoisseurs Strategically Utilize Both Floors and Walls to Display Antique Rug Collection.

It is not unusual for antique rug connoisseurs to find every opportunity to display their woven treasures.  These carpet collectors in the Western states are among the many who adorn both floors and walls. Note each 19th century tribal rug…
ountain Cabin Featuring a Rich Antique Sultanabad Persian Rug in Rustic Great room
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Palace Size Antique Sultanabad Rug Brings Together Multiple Seating Areas in Mountain Cabin

Featured in our Brochure, Vol. 28, No. 2. A palace-size antique carpet effectively unifies a large room with a tall ceiling. This can be aptly seen in this 17x24 19th century Sultanabad rug in the living room of a cabin near the edge of Grand…
Oversized 19th Century Persian Carpet Inspires Living Room Colors
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Soft Warm Colors in a 150 Year Old Persian Oversize Carpet Inspires Palette of Colors for Gracious Living Room

The extremely inviting ambiance of this formal living room stems from the agile use of several soft greens and golds in the exquisite, understated fabrics to play off the persimmons of the oversize 19th century Sultanabad carpet and the teal…
Los Angels California Spanish Home with modern sculpture and Persian Isfahan antique rug in entryway
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80-Year-Old Persian Carpet and Modern Ceramic Sculpture Greet Guests Under the Grand Architecture of this Traditional Home

The organic, rough hewn ceramic sculpture by Peter Voulkos is displayed in the entryway on top of its artistic opposite, a finely woven Persian Isfahan floral carpet.  Together they set the stage for the engaging experience of interacting with…
Vintage Kashan Rug Echoes Modern Art in Living Room
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Stunningly Crafted Vintage Persian Kashan Carpet Supports the Creativity Celebrated in This View of Art Collectors’ Living Room

Conversation and activity groupings are created with the use of a series of vintage Persian carpets of different styles.  A small room size Kashan rug holds the seating area under the silkscreen by American photorealist Chuck Close echoing…
Persian Kashan antique rugs and contemporary art in modern Los Angeles California living room
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Early 20th-Century Persian Floral Carpets Add Artistic Juxtaposition in Contemporary Art Collectors’ Living Room

A well-choreographed room combining numerous mediums of modern art with playful, stylish furnishings is anchored by the deep colors and myriad details of three fine vintage Persian city carpets. Click Here to see our antique Persian rugs now…
Persian Kashan antique rug in contemporary Chicago living room with modern art
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Interplay Between Persian Manchester Kashan Rug and Lichtenstein Painting Demonstrates the Profound Impact of Featuring Antique Oriental Rugs and Modern Art

The interplay between traditional Persian carpets and modern art can create a deeply memorable eclectic environment. Here, the exquisite flowing patterns and warm, muted hues of an oversize Persian Manchester Kashan carpet create the perfect…
Rare Ivory Sultanabad Rug in Mansion Foyer
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19th-Century Antique Persian Sultanabad Provides Stunning First Impression to Circa 1911 Mansion

This glorious 1860’s Sultanabad Persian rug creates a tremendously welcoming ambiance for residents and their guests each time they walk through the lovely wrought iron doorway. The foyer’s mantle and wainscoting echo the carpet’s ivory…
Persian Serapi Antique Rug in a traditional dining room with grand wood paneling
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Art-level 19th-Century Oversize Serapi Carpet Perfectly Completes Wood-paneled Dining Room

Our clients selected this spectacular 12×18 Persian Serapi carpet from the 1860s to complement the fine woodwork and English period furniture of their formal dining room. Its rich palette of colors adds quiet splendor and its finely articulated…
Persian Ivory Sultanabad Antique Rug in a grand traditional foyer
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Prized Ivory Sultanabad Antique Carpet Bestows Added Grandeur to Entry Hall

These clients chose a prized 150-year-old ivory field Sultanabad antique carpet to complete their entry hall. It's magical colors and designs can be enjoyed from the front door, coming down the stairway and from both the living room and dining…
Antique Sultanabad Rug Unifies Eclectic Living Room
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Oversize Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet Enhances Intimacy of Eclectic Living Room

The wonderfully aged, yet spirited tonalities of this oversize 19th century Persian Sultanabad carpet add a richness and depth to this thoughtfully and eclectically furnished living room, perennially enhancing its warmth and intimacy. Published…
Antique Serapi Persian Carpet under Piano in Music Room
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Striking Antique Serapi in Music Room

The splendor of this 120-year-old Persian room size rug undoubtedly adds to the enjoyment of music played in this distinctive setting while aiding the fidelity of the sound. Click Here to see our antique Serapi rugs now available.
Persian Serapi antique rug in traditional Chicago Illinois family room
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Antique Persian Serapi Carpet Enhances Family Room

A spectacular carpet can define the aesthetic character of a space, as does this mid-19th century Serapi in a client's family room. Click Here to see our antique Serapi rugs now available.
Antique Oriental Caucasian Carpets in Sante Fe Adobe Home
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Antique Caucasian Rugs Complement this Santa Fe Adobe Home

The tribal designs and primary colors of these two antique Caucasian rugs provide the perfect complement to a client's Santa Fe style adobe. Click Here to see our antique Caucasian rugs now available.
Persian Sultanabad Antique Carpet Sets Off Wood Paneling in traditional library
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Sultanabad Village Rug in Library Showcases Beautiful Wood Paneling

Antique village rugs interplay wonderfully with wood paneling and furniture, as demonstrated by this top-tier 19th century Sultanabad in a client's library. Click Here to see our antique Sultanabad rugs now available.
Antique Garden of Paradise Laver Kirman Persian Rug in Living Room of Traditional Southern Home
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Mid-19th century “Garden of Paradise” Laver Kirman Rug in Peaceful Living Room

Acknowledging the family's collection of art and antique furniture, this painterly mid-19th century Laver Kirman "Garden of Paradise" carpet provides the ideal serene base for this traditional living room of a Southern home. Click Here to see…
Persian Serapi and Malayer Rugs in the great room of a lakeside home
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Serapi and Malayer Antique Rugs Distinguish and Unify Grand Spaces

Both unique village carpets, the antique Serapi (foreground) and antique Malayer (background) bring a sense of unity and warmth to the expansive vistas of a client's lakefront home. Click Here to see our antique Serapi rugs now available.
Malayer Oversize Persian Malayer Antique Carpet Unifies Large Living Room
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Majestic Living Room with One-in-the-world Antique Malayer

An oversize carpet can unify the various elements of a large space, amply demonstrated by this one-in-the-world antique Malayer in a client's living room. Click Here to see our antique Malayer rugs now available.
Understated Laver Kirman Antique Carpet in Old World Décor
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Exquisite mid-19th century Laver Kirman Carpet Accentuates the Old World Elegance of this Sitting Room

Antique Persian carpets created in the great weaving cities have long been the quintessential adornment for grand traditional interiors, beloved for the unrivaled delicacy and aesthetic elevation they bring to the refined home.  Here, an extraordinary…
Early Antique Collectible Persian Oriental Bakshaish Rug in Stunning Living Room
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Nearly 200-year-old Center Medallion Bakshaish Enlivens this Living Room

Serious connoisseurs of early village carpets, these clients enjoy the crown jewel of their collection, a nearly 200-year-old center medallion Bakshaish from the Azerbaijan weaving district, in their elegantly appointed living room. Click Here…
Antique Persian Bijar runner on Washington D.C. historical colonial staircase decor
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This Antique Bijar (Bidjar) Runner Bestows Added Distinction to the Staircase of this Monticello-Inspired Home

Gracing the 300-year-old stairway of a Monticello-inspired home, this antique Bijar (Bidjar) runner provides the visual distinction and admirable craftsmanship to perfectly support the ambiance of this historical residence. Click Here to see…
Antique Persian Oriental Collectible "Tree of Life" Laver Kirman Rug in Custom Kitchen
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Antique Persian Laver Kirman Sets Off Bar in Impressive Los Angeles Home

An exquisite area-size antique Persian Laver Kirman rug with a rarely found blossoming "Tree-of-Life" design graces an upscale bar in a Los Angels beach community. Click Here to see our antique Laver Kirman rugs now available.
Antique Oversize Serapi Carpet is Stunning in Colonial Home
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Grand Oversize Serapi Antique Carpet Embellishes This Large Colonial Vestibule

Part of a substantial Whole Home project in a Jeffersonian era colonial residence, this grand oversize Serapi carpet adorns a large vestibule, giving an unobstructed view of its majestic design and glorious coloration. Click Here to see our…
Persian Serapi Antique carpets in Washington D.C. historical dining room with Emprire furniture
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First-rate Antique Serapi Carpet is Stunning Paired with this Client’s Empire Furnishing

We introduced carpets to this historical home after it was fully furnished. Our clients consistently selected first-rate 19th-century Serapi carpets, including this palace-size piece in the spacious dining room, to harmonize with the massive…
Antique Persian Laver Kirman and Ferahan Sarouk antique rugs on wall as art in modern philadelphia home
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The Ferahan Sarouk on the Wall and the Laver Kirman Antique Carpet on the Floor Heighten Each Other’s Charm

FEATURED IN OUR NEW BROCHURE, Vol. 29, No. 1. More and more of our clients are discovering the splendor of displaying art-level rugs on their walls, where the myriad nuances of color and design are at eye level. In this exquisite setting, a…
Persian Ivory Sultanabad Antique Carpet Echoes Details on Inlaid Cabinet
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A Rare Ivory Field Sultanabad Deepens Both the Sophistication and Comfort of this Glorious Family Room

Our clients made the connoisseur's choice when deciding on this rare, ivory field Sultanabad. This singular antique carpet immeasurably enhances the ambiance of this supremely comfortable, yet sophisticated family room. Click Here to see our…
Antique Camelhair Carpets in Contemporary Interior Design
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A Rare Hadji Jallili (Haji Jalili) Tabriz Carpet is Charming in this Sophisticated Home Office

FEATURED IN OUR NEW BROCHURE, Vol. 29, No. 1. The understated elegance and Tuscan color palette of the rare Hadji Jallili (Haji Jalili) Tabriz carpet in this client's home office adds incomparable refinement and gentility to this lushly appointed…
Persian Serapi Antique Rug in elegant traditional living room
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150-year-old Serapi Integrates Disparate Design Elements in this Distinctive Sitting Room

FEATURED IN OUR NEW BROCHURE, Vol. 29, No. 1. The unusually spacious design of this 150-year-old Serapi highlights the immediately recognizable interest in connoisseurship reflected in this distinctive sitting room. This spectacular carpet harmonizes…
Suite of Antique Tribal Rugs is Stunning in Collectors' Home
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Remarkable Century-old Tribal Rugs Bring Traditional Ambiance to this Stunning Master Bath

Part of a whole home project in a massive lakeside family compound in the High Sierras, our clients wished to extend the traditional ambiance they created throughout their home into the master bathroom, choosing three remarkable century-old…
Unique Antique Bakshaish Camelhair Carpet in Contemporary Library
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One-of-a-kind Antique Bakshaish Carpet Animates This Delightful Contemporary Library

The tone-on-tone décor of this very distinctive contemporary library is made more artful by the eclectic inclusion of this one-of-a-kind antique Bakshaish carpet. The golden hue of its undyed camelhair and sheep's wool surface subtly animates…
A Pair of Tribal Antique Caucasian Rugs on the Wall
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The Tribal Designs of These Top-notch Caucasian Rugs Create Striking Focal Points in the Modern Island Home

FEATURED IN OUR NEW BROCHURE,Vol. 29, No. 1. Many connoisseurs proudly display their rugs as wall art, as well as on the floor. The ancient tribal designs in this top-notch Caucasian Eagle Kazak and Kazak Double-Niche Prayer Rug offer a timeless…
Persian Mohtasham Kashan antique rug in waterfront Miami Florida condo with asian inspired decor
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A Rare Antique Mohtasham Kashan Rug Creates the Perfect Ambiance for This Asian-themed Sitting Room

A quite rare 150-year-old Mohtasham Kashan carpet is the ideal backdrop for the Asian- themed sitting room in this connoisseur's seaside home on the Gulf of Mexico. Click Here to see our antique Mohtasham Kashan rugs now available.
Qashqai & Mahajiran Sarouk in home library with fireplace
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Mahajiran Sarouk & Kurdish Soumac Antique Persian Rugs Add to the Casual Elegance of this Desert Library

The eye-catching azure main color in the highly-collectible, mid-1800’s rug from the  Persian Qashqai tribe introduces the paintings, bronze sculpture, ceramics and two other Persian rugs that enrich this space. The lustrous lamb’s…
Persian Bakshaish Camelhair Antique Carpet Adds Warmth to Modern Family Room
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A Very Rare 175-year-old Persian Camelhair Bakshaish Carpet Adds Texture to this Modern Setting

A very rare 175-year-old Persian Bakshaish carpet with a field of undyed camel's hair adds warmth and texture to the economy of this modern setting incorporating mud walls, pre-Columbian pottery, and a non-figurative painting. Click Here to…
xquisite Caucasian Shirvan Rug Echoes Details in Observatory
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Antique Shirvan Caucasian Rug Perfectly Complements the Stunning Architecture of this Observatory

Fittingly complementing the outstanding architecture of this stunning observatory is a late 19th-century tribal rug from the esteemed Shirvan subgroup of antique Caucasian rugs. Click Here to see our antique Caucasian rugs now available.
A Suite of Antique Persian Oriental Village Collectible Carpets in an Arts and Crafts Home
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19th-Century Persian Village Carpets Are Magnificent in this Seaside Arts & Crafts Home

These clients chose an extensive collection of late 19th-century Persian village carpets to adorn the floors throughout their magnificent oceanside Arts & Crafts home. An open floor plan allows the delightful viewing of up to six rugs at…
Persian Camelhair Carpets Antique Rugs in San Francisco Contemporary Decor living room
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Rare Antique Camelhair Carpets Enliven This Contemporary City Home

Featured in our Brochure, Vol. 28, No. 2. The clean lines and earthy, naturally dyed hues of a highly complementary suite of rare antique Camelhair carpets magically enlivens the contemporary setting of this San Francisco client's majestic four-story…
Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet in Montana Home
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Rare “Tree of Life” Sultanabad Creates Unforgettable Environment Paired with the Impressive Stonework in this Big Sky Home

The perfect marriage of grand proportions, impressive stonework, and a stunning antique carpet such as this rare "Tree of Life" Sultanabad creates an unforgettable environment in this Big Sky home. Click Here to see our antique Sultanabad rugs…
Oversize Persian Sultanabad antique rug in Traditional New York living room
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Mid-19th-Century Persian Sultanabad Carpet Glows in the Natural Light of this Comfortably Appointed Room

An oversized mid-19th-century Persian Sultanabad carpet employs welcoming color and glowing patina to enliven this comfortably appointed room graced by sumptuous amounts of natural light and expansive views. Published in 2014 Fall/Winter catalog. Click…
Suite of Vintage Persian Carpets from Senneh, Karaja and Heriz in Home Theater
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One-of-a-kind Vintage Persian Rugs Enhance Luxurious Home Theater

Framed by expansive wood floors, a suite of one-of-a-kind antique Persian rugs and carpets adds artistic character to this home theater. In the office in the foreground is a turn-of-the-20th-century Persian Heriz carpet with a singular overscale…
100 Year Old Persian Tabriz Rug in Elegant Silicon Valley Home
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Century-old Tabriz Persian Carpet is the Luxurious Base of This Distinctive Silicon Valley Family Room

This century-old Tabriz Persian rug provides a luxurious base for this Silicon Valley family room, creating a gracious, distinctive atmosphere. Click Here to see our antique Tabriz rugs now available.
Antique Oriental Ivory Sultanabad Antique Rug in Family Room of Florida Estate
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Oversize Antique Persian Carpet Unifies Family Room of Florida Home

The addition of a Sultanabad antique Persian carpet in this Florida family room unifies the expansive space and creates an inviting ambiance. For 4 decades Claremont Rug Company President Jan David Winitz has assisted clients in bringing the…
Stunning Antique Persian Oriental Collectible Ferahan Sarouk Rug in Wood Paneled Great Room
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19th-Century Persian Carpet as Centerpiece of Great Room in Custom Home

A highly refined Ferahan Sarouk antique carpet graces this well-appointed great room. The swirling, fluid botanical vinery of this 19th-century Persian village rug adds an effective organic counterpoint to the straight lines of beams and squared…