Carpets

In the Muslim world the garden equates with paradise. The natural dye wool runner features many gardens divided by water in blue waves. The gardens are in pink, green with a navy border. This runner measures 13' x 2' 10", circa 1890. It was purchased in 1972 from Vojtech Blau, 980 Madison Avenue, NYC. Price $1700.00

This elegant Bakshaish carpet has a large blue medallion and milles fleurs corners. It was woven in Persia during the 19th century, the natural dye wool carpet features a red center with surrounding beige borders. This bright mainly red, royal blue, and gold carpet has an exceptionally large center medallion. One carpet specialist stated that this was "the most beautiful he had seen in his entire career.” The carpet measures 14’5” x 11’. The rug was purchased in 1972 from Vojtech Blau, 980 Madison Avenue, New York City, NY. SOLD

This Chinese Temple Column rug depicts a navy dragon on a gold and beige background, decorated with white and navy clouds and fish. Made circa 1850 in Ninghshia, China, the rug measures 5’10” x 2’2” and was purchased from Vojtech Blau, 980 Madison Avenue, New York City, NY. The rug is slightly worn. Price: $1200.00

This blue Chinese rug features a blue, beige, and crème border circa 1900. The pattern is divided meander Chinese fret work with stylized flowers. The rug measures 2’9” x 3’9”. It was purchased from Roy Blanks in 1978 from Antiques Warehouse in Richmond, Va. Price: $500.00

This Oushak natural dye wool carpet was woven in western Turkey circa 1900. The carpet measures 13’4” x 9’11” with a center medallion on salmon ground, enclosed with gold borders with random medallions. This outstanding carpet was featured in “Antiques Magazine”, October 1979 and was purchased the same year from Dildarian, Inc., 762 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, 1979. Price: $14,000.00

This Oushak wool carpet features a pale blue, cream, and teal medallion centered on a faded melon ground. The wide border is repeating the same colors of the medallion. It measures 8’4” x 8’3”. The rug was made in western Turkey circa 1890 of natural dye wool and was purchased in 1996 from Shaia Oriental Rugs, Williamsburg, VA. SOLD

This Karaja (Heriz) carpet measures just 2’11” x 5’4”. It has three borders (navy, pink, teal), and features a rust-colored center with several medallions This Karaja (Heriz) carpet measures just 2’11” x 5’4”. It has three borders (navy, pink, teal), and features a rust-colored center with several medallions of natural dye wool. The carpet was purchased in 1996 from Shaia Oriental Rugs in Williamsburg, VA. Price: $4,200.00

This Karaja (Heriz) runner measures 2’10” x 11’6”. It was made of natural dye wool in Persia circa 1900. It features repeating latch hook medallions in pale blue, salmon, and cream on a navy ground. The carpet has three surrounding borders. It was purchased in 2001 from Shaia Oriental Rugs in Williamsburg, VA. Price: $3500.00

It was made in Turkey by Legends, a German company utilizing refugees' knowledge in the art of carpet weaving from Iraq, Iran, and Afghanistan, circa 2004. This Turkey-Caucasian runner uses old patterns of natural dye wool that feature repeating medallions and a floral design in brick, beige, navy and green. The runner measures 2’10” x 8’8” and was purchased in 2004 from Shaia Oriental Rugs in Williamsburg, VA. Price: $1000.00

This Karaja (Heriz) (Serapi) runner, circa 1910, measures 11’ x 3’ and features a blue, deep rust, and off-white design with repeating medallions. It has three borders of red, blue, and cream natural dye wool. The rug was purchased in 2004 from Shaia Oriental Rugs in Williamsburg, VA. Price: $10,000.00

This carpet was produced in Turkey by Legends, circa 2004, and handcrafted by refugees from Iran, Turkey, and Iraq using traditional design. This Euphrates Caucasian natural dye wool carpet features a blue, brown, and off-white border with a center medallion throughout the center ground. It measures 16’ x 5’5” and was purchased in 2004 from Shaia Oriental Rugs in Williamsburg, VA. Price: $4500.00

This Heriz runner measures 8’7” x 2’5” and features three borders of natural dye wool in beige, navy, and brick with repeating medallions. It was purchased in 2006 from Shaia Oriental Rugs in Williamsburg, VA. Price: $2000.00

This Bidjar Heriz runner, circa 1910 of natural dye wool, features pink, blue, rust, and navy flowers intertwined vines throughout the center. The two borders are stylized flowers. It measures 8’3” x 2’, an exceptionally narrow runner. It was purchased in 2006 from Shaia Oriental Rugs in Williamsburg, VA. Price: $8800.00

Wool on cotton foundation- Persian Farahan/Mahal- central medallion in red - overall stylized floral and vine design on navy background - wide floral and foliate border - well worn with splits which need some repair. Has been washed and stabilized to lay flat. 14'W x 22'-8"L circa 1920. Price $9500.

Oriental rug fragment - wool - four hexagonal medallions with stylized floral & foliate design on a camel field - red ground - good condition - 5'W x 11'-5" L - circa 1920 Price $1500.00

Oriental rug - wool - Turkish - salmon background with muted pastel tones and gold with overall floral and foliate design - wide border - washed and moth proofed - pristine condition - 13'-2"W x 16'-2"L - circa 1930. Price $10,000.00

Persian rug - 2' - 2" x 2' - 5" - circa 1880 good condition with thick pile - previous repair Price $150.00