Magnificent and Rare Large Oversized Antique Arts and Crafts William Morris Rug, Country Of Origin / Rug Type: Irish Rug, Circa Date: Late 19th century. This huge oversized rug may at first appear to appeal to the design sensibilities of traditional Persian rug makers, but this antique rug is the product of the great arts and crafts designers of the late 19th century. This arts and crafts rug was produced by William Morris, who was a textile designer, novelist, poet, social activist, and translator in Britain who was associated with the arts and crafts movement. The work of William Morris played a major role in the revival of traditional British textile arts.

This breathtaking, large antique Khotan carpet is an intricately detailed, balanced piece. Spread across a backdrop of cream, this fascinating antique carpet features a flourish of botanical beauties.

Handwoven wool, circa 1900-1920, this rare antique European kilim rug is specifically a flatweave of early 20th century Bessarabian descent, featuring cartouche-style blossoms, garland leaf and vine scrolls, roses in the borders. On the Design: Connoisseurs will admire the light blue field and green borders underscore a variety of floral patterns—mostly in a shade of pink called rose, camel tones, indigo blues, forest green, chartreuse green. Keen eyes for detail will appreciate this oversized palace rug and its pattern, too,which is a most unusual find in this provenance, with a clear influence or rather marriage of French neoclassical and Oriental rugs, even Russian sensibilities, as were seen in many Bessarabians. Admirers of the craft will further note that its colors are almost akin to some English needlepoints and Karabagh Kilims—departing from the more abundant uses of rich browns, reds and even pinks and favoring greens with such a gorgeous array of choices. This rug is one of the most wonderful plays of folk art and aristocratic sensibility together, playing the two into a look that’s unique to every one of them, but arguably never more unique than in this masterpiece. Condition:This antique Bessarabian kilim rug further enjoys great condition for its age and origin, and is ready for the floor.

Hand knotted using locally hand-spun wool and their designs are from a variety of sources, including the Ziegler and William Morris styles.

A Simplistic and Beautiful Earth Tone Vintage Vintage French Mid Century Modern Kilim Rug, Circa Date: Mid 20th Century - True to many other elegant Kilim rugs of its era, this mid-century modern area rug features a unique soft earth tone color scheme and a fascinating juxtaposing design theme. rendered in soft yet grounding earthy browns, crems and touches of blue, this flat weave rug is unique in its presence and its asymmetrical patterns. Different shades of brown are set against each other to create contrast and provide the viewer with plenty of motion to observe and explore. The brown elements are broken up by artfully placed cobalt blue lines and half-completed frames. This effect is most prominently featured at the very center of this vintage French MCM rug, resulting in an elegant display that leads the viewer’s eyes to the other motifs present throughout.