Folk Art Central Asian Rugs

Rare Pair of Tiger Pictorial Tibetan Rugs from the 3rd quarter of the 20th century. One has a sun and the other has a moon on the top Details rug no. j3895 size 2' 8" x 4' 11" (81 x...

Hand-knotted in wool and originating from Russia circa 1920-1930, this collectible 4x5 antique rug is a very rare Caucasian rug of the titular Seychour (sometimes spelled Zeikhour) p...

Colorful one-of-a-kind Tibetan rug from the 3rd quarter of the 20th century with a dragon motif Measures: 3'4'' x 5'7''.

A vintage Afghan Pictorial map rug from the mid-20th century. Measures: 3' 0" x 4' 10"

Full plush pile Chinese Batou rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century featuring the wall of China Measure: 4'7'' x 6'

Full plush pile Chinese Batou Animal Pictorial design rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century Measure: 4'4'' x 6'9''.

1950s Hand Knotted Vintage Carpet Rug Runner from Turkey. These rugs have a rich history dating back centuries and are deeply intertwined with the country's culture and heritage. Hand knotted runner from Eastern Turkey, vintage Middle Eastern rug...

2nd Quarter of the 20th century Tibetan Rug in feminine colors. The border consists soft brown, pink and white swastikas (? or ?) t religious and cultural "Peace" symbols, predominan...

A printed one of a kind Israeli Needlepoint with a man smoking a cigar. 14'' x 20''

A modern Afghan accent rug handmade during the 21st century with a pictorial depiction of the horror Classic character, Frankenstein. Measures: 6' 8" x 9' 6".

Colorful one-of-a-kind Tibetan rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century with a dragon motif on a bright orange field Measures: 3'4'' x 5'7''.

Scatter size Pictorial Motif Tibetan rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century. Measure: 3'5'' x 5'6''.

Quirky one-of-a-kind Tibetan rug from the 3rd quarter of the 20th century Measures: 3' x 5'8''.

Colorful one-of-a-kind Tibetan rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century feauturing a bright orange field Measures: 3'2'' x 5'6''.

nr. 1019 - Vintage enchanting nomadic Kilim never used, private collection. Its frame processing allows to have two parts right, so you can turn it upside down. It was woven on reque...

This elegant handwoven Turkmen antique Rug is woven in the 1880s with sophistication. It features a highly-decorative central design that has been wove...

Full Pile Chinese rug in predominantly blue with vase design in orange and coral from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century. A conversation piece....

An early 20th-century Chinese Pictorial rug with an animal motif in light blue, navy and ivory Measures: 2'3' x 4'5''.

A modern Afghan accent rug handmade during the 21st century with a pictorial depiction of the horror Classic character, Frankenstein. Measures: 6' 9" x 9' 5".

Custom color and size available. Rug size is 5' 5" x 8' 3".

An antique East Turkestan Saph Khotan rug in runner format handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 2' 2" x 9' 3" Central Asian Rugs & Carpets: Central Asia is a vast area stretching from Northeastern Persia to western China, and from northern Afghanistan to the southern edge of Russia. The carpets can be usefully divided into three groups: the nomadic Turkmen rugs of Turkmenistan, northern Afghanistan, and northeastern Persia; the non-Turkmen tribal pieces from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kirghizstan; and the urban creations of Khotan, Yarkand, and Kashgar, oasis cities of Western China (Xinjiang Province). Commercially, the most important group is from Khotan, the easternmost of the Chinese Turkestan cities. The craft of rug weaving is primarily in the hands of Muslim Uighurs. Khotan carpets mix purely Central Asian design themes with Chinese elements. Native Khotan devices include pomegranate trees, upright flowers, round medallions, and yellow or red grounds. Chinese motives include triangular fretwork corners, swastika fretwork, and Yun-Tsao Tou (clouds and rain) diagonally striped polychrome borders. Cotton foundations, asymmetrical (Persian) knots, and medium weaves are standard. Some vintage Khotan are in horizontal, pictorial layouts with multiple various vases and plants. Saphs (multiple prayer niche panel carpets) are also a Khotan specialty. Others employ stepped and layered lozenge medallions, singly or in pairs. Still others, almost all antique, feature a stylized version of the allover Persian Herati design. Many of the oldest pieces employ brown wool wefts. Antique and vintage Khotans are almost always in the k’ang (double square) layout, conforming to the local household plans. Only relatively recently has the 6’ by 12’ or 7’ by 16’ format been replaced by the 9’ by 12’ size. As a result, an antique room size Khotan carpet is very uncommon. Reds are cinnamon, tomato and rust, never wine reds, crimson, or scarlet. Yarkand, farther west on the old Silk Road specializes in multi-medallion long carpets while Kashgar, farthest west and most under Persian influence, has traditionally knotted allover pattern pieces with finer weaves, often with silk piles, and enriched with medal thread, on cotton foundations. Extant Kashgars go back to the 17th century, but the carpet craft in Chinese Turkestan must be much older as fragments have been recovered from local tombs of the early C.E. period. Kashgars are the rarest of all East Turkestan rugs. Most available vintage East Turkestan carpets are interwar Khotans, many with pleasingly soft decorative palettes. The non-Turkmen nomads include the Kazakh, Kirghiz, Uzbek, and Karakalpak groups. Like the Turkmen, they were once all seasonally migratory, dwelling in round felt tents (yurts), but have been settled, at least partially, in the villages, and have taken up crafts and agriculture instead of sheep herding. As a result, carpet production has transitioned from domestic tent use to commercial sale, but the roots of long traditions are still evident. The Uzbeks weave...

A rare 6 foot square an early 20th century Chinese rug with a graphic Chinese Motif in slate and blue Measures: 6' x 6'1".

Bolster size pillow made from a mid-19th century animal motif Tibetan rug in red blue and camel. Backed in cotton, zipper closure provided too. Measures: 16" x 26".

Vintage small ethnic rug.Handcrafted South Asian tribal rug hand-woven with floral and geometric designs.This rug is made from hand-spun wool colored with vegetable dyes.Great to use...

A modern Afghan Pictorial small throw rug handmade during the 21st century with a pictorial depiction of an Arab Bedouin falconer (raptor) in traditional garb holding a fan-tailed ra...

What looks to be an early 20th century tiny rug mat from central Asia, most probably from the Khotan region from East Turkestan. A lion standing alone on ivo...

A modern Afghan Pictorial accent rug handmade during the 21st century with a quirky depiction of a tiger. Measures: 5' 10" x 8' 8".

A modern Afghan Tantra rug with a pictorial depiction of a flayed man handmade during the 21st century. Original versions were employed by Vajrayana Budd...

A modern Afghan pictorial room size rug handmade during the 21st century with a lion resting over a green field. Measures: 8'4" x 10'0".

Handmade in the Tribal North of Afghanistan, the 2 figures on the borders indicate the tribe that made this prayer rug. Early 20th century, circa 1920. Made of wool. Square shape. Very tight weaving and knotting. In great condition. Near Mint. Browns, blues, burgundies and coffee colors. Provenance: Bought at a specialist rug Auction...

Antique Tibetan intermediate Pictorial rug.   

Full plush pile Chinese Batou rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century Measure: 2' x 4'6''.