Braided Woolen Rag Carpet
Among the most desirable of American antique braided carpets are those with a strong circular bull’s eye design alternating light and dark rings concentrically, converging to a central disc. This striking piece in excellent condition admirably meets all the desiderata.
Bedroom at Château de Montpoupon
Montpoupon is a fortified castle destroyed during the hundred years war, and rebuilt during the Renaissance by the Prie family. The chateau has been inhabited by the same family since 1857.
Peking Chinese Silk and Metal Thread Rug
Most of the silk and metal thread rugs, ostensibly, according to their inscriptions, made for the Imperial palaces in the Forbidden City, display five writhing, scaly dragons. This one shows a meditating Buddha with an enormous flaming halo, seated in a Lotus Position.
Ramazan Can | To Feel at Home
“A tapestry that I was later told is an original, used piece that belonged to the family of Can, was juxtaposed with neon lights, outlining some of the patterns of the carpet itself. The work was dichotomous – old and new, quiet and bold, handmade and industrial – all at once.” – Rahul Kumar
A Dramatic Escape | Sasha Bikoff Design
In a home that is filled with a paradox of palettes, each room is a journey to another place, time, and vibe. Sweeping the soul from silence, reverence, and peace; to energetic bursts of life through various interpretations of the spring garden; to this dramatic escape.
Antique Indian Sampler Mat
Sampler mats were created for several different purposes: to store patterns; for the weavers to consult when making larger carpets; and for the ultimate client to approve the weave, color way and pattern before a larger carpet is woven.
Indian samplers are quite rare, and they usually function as both weaver guides and pattern reservoirs.
Fun Find | Tiny Pricks Project
Over time the movement has evolved into an array of political quotes, messages, statements, and opinions, as well as messages of peace, love, and inspiration. The creative process of stitching statements of importance that make us feel something, whatever that may be, continues to expand and grow in fascinating ways.
Celebrating Masterworks
It’s no secret that we love working with the spectacular Ryan Lawson, and we were especially thrilled to see his inspired visions in an exhibition called CELEBRATING MASTERWORKS, in which Ryan used some of our vintage and antique carpets to help build narratives around the furniture.
Mid 19th Century Central Asian NingXia Carpet
This is a particularly large example of a Mandarin official’s carpet with a central medallion displaying nine lion dogs collectively symbolic of success on the national Chin Shih examination which provided guaranteed entry into the national administrative bureaucracy and the wealth devolving therefrom.
In the Beginning There Was Necessity
In the history of material culture we find ourselves studying the evolution of art through utilitarian objects – furniture, woven goods, pottery, etc. all fall into this category. It was not merely enough to make something useful – humans from cultures around the world were compelled to make objects that served a purpose, but were also beautiful. Through these items, the evolution of design is studied.
