Oriental Rugs

Oriental rugs are weaved in the oriental countries that refer to a vast area of Asia including countries like Iran, Afghanistan, China, Nepal and India. They are essentially handmade by the deft craftsmanship of the weavers, the skill of which is handed over from one generation to the next. It should be understood that Oriental rug is a comprehensive idea with each country or area exhibiting its own essential characteristics. Whatever might be the local difference, the essential feature of oriental rugs is that they bear intricate designs and motifs that have the subtleties of the oriental idea of visual art. From floral designs to complicated geometric patterns and even motifs of animals and legends are found in the oriental rugs.

Oriental rugs are in high demand among the elite classes of Europe and America since the 1880s. At that time there had been two exhibitions of oriental rugs that have shown the world what the indigenous cultures of Asia are capable of in terms of aesthetic achievements. The colors used in the Oriental rug vary from one region to the other although a general tendency is shown to have a knack for bright and vibrant colors. For instance, crimson red and blue are seen in abundance in the Afghan and Persian rugs.

Oriental rugs are usually weaved over a base that is either cotton or wool. Raw silk is also used in some varieties and they are usually more expensive. The weaver then weaves a knot over the base and these knots can be either symmetrical as in the Turkish varieties or asymmetrical as in the case of Persian carpets. The authenticity of the oriental rugs can be recognized from the nature of the knots which exhibit minor defects as is obvious in case of hand weaving.

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R9388 Silk Qum Persian Rug
210cm X 150cm
£1750.00  £1250.00
R9388 Silk Qum Persian Rug
R1462 Vintage Turkish Carpets
235cm X 152cm
£1250.00  £995.00
R1462 Vintage Turkish Carpets
R9371 Turkish Ushak Carpet
340cm X 250cm
£2750.00  £2250.00
R9371 Turkish Ushak Carpet
R9043 Antique Persian Belouch Rug
160cm X 87cm
£495.00
R9043 Antique Persian Belouch Rug
R5747 Persian Silk Bagface Rug
76cm X 46cm
£295.00
R5747 Persian Silk Bagface Rug
R8943 Vintage Turkish Carpets London
285cm X 200cm
£1250.00  £795.00
R8943 Vintage Turkish Carpets London
R4514 Antique Moghan rug
220cm X 115cm
£795.00
R4514 Antique Moghan rug
R7335 Kashmir Indian Silk Carpet
286cm X 191cm
£1950.00  £1500.00
R7335 Kashmir Indian Silk Carpet
R7305 Antique Caucasian Marasali Prayer Rug
135cm X 110cm
£1500.00
R7305 Antique Caucasian Marasali Prayer Rug
R1523 Vintage Anatolian Yoruk Carpets
155cm X 114cm
£595.00
R1523 Vintage Anatolian Yoruk Carpets
R4981 Antique Shirvan Rug
172cm X 95cm
£795.00  £595.00
R4981 Antique Shirvan Rug
R5363 Turkish Hereke Silk Rug
76cm X 53cm
£1500.00
R5363 Turkish Hereke Silk Rug
R7325 Vintage Turkish Rug
184cm X 120cm
£795.00
R7325 Vintage Turkish Rug
R6641 Afghan Chobi Rug
216cm X 136cm
£1500.00
R6641 Afghan Chobi Rug
R8944 Vintage Turkish Carpets London
300cm X 200cm
£1750.00
R8944 Vintage Turkish Carpets London
R8945 Vintage Turkish Carpets London
300cm X 200cm
£1750.00
R8945 Vintage Turkish Carpets London
R7205 Hand Woven Vintage Anatolian Rugs
100cm X 70cm
£295.00
R7205 Hand Woven Vintage Anatolian Rugs
R4505 Persian Hamadan Rug
200cm X 120cm
£795.00  £395.00
R4505 Persian Hamadan Rug
R5161 Indian Silk Kashmir Carpet
285cm X 185cm
£1950.00
R5161 Indian Silk Kashmir Carpet
R7969 Indian Kashmir Silk Carpet
282cm X 182cm
£1950.00  £1500.00
R7969 Indian Kashmir Silk Carpet
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Anatolian Kilim Handbag H26
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20 cm X 25 cm
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Antique Caucasian Shirvan Carpet R9047
Antique Caucasian Shirvan Carpet R9047
290 cm X 155 cm
£995  £795
 
Antique Turkish Kilim Rug R7837
Antique Turkish Kilim Rug R7837
225 cm X 136 cm
£995  £750
 
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Decorative Kilim Cushion Cover - M1313
40 cm X 40 cm
£49  £39
 
F1241 Armenian Karabagh Kilim Rug
F1241 Armenian Karabagh Kilim Rug
338 cm X 265 cm
£1995  £995
 
F1266 Vintage Yahyali Turkish Rugs
F1266 Vintage Yahyali Turkish Rugs
175 cm X 100 cm
£595  £450
 
F1271 Turkish Milas Rug
F1271 Turkish Milas Rug
150 cm X 101 cm
£795  £595
 
F1292 Antique Turkish Konya Kilim Runner
F1292 Antique Turkish Konya Kilim Runner
300 cm X 60 cm
£995  £495
 
F1345 Antique Sarkisla Kilim
F1345 Antique Sarkisla Kilim
320 cm X 233 cm
£3500  £2750
 
F1500 Antique Caucasian Kazak Carpet
F1500 Antique Caucasian Kazak Carpet
257 cm X 122 cm
£1500  £995
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