Antique Oriental Rugs

Antique Oriental Rugs

Antique oriental rugs and carpets, those that are at least eighty years old, are a finite commodity whose number can only diminish. It can never increase. And when applied to antique oriental rugs and carpets, the term antique implies more than age. Antique rugs and carpets with hand-spun wool and natural dyes have a more luminous, animated surface with an illusion of depth. In addition, the design of twentieth century rugs began to change. As western influence expanded across the Middle East, the native cultures began to lose their authenticity, and their ability to maintain traditional designs diminished along with their ability to preserve traditional master craft techniques.

Because of this, the divide between antique rugs or carpets and later pieces concerns far more than age. It is truly a distinction in quality on all levels. One might be surprised to learn that not all antique rugs and carpets are very high priced items. Some might even be comparable or even less expensive than newly manufactured carpets. None of the new oriental rugs and Persian carpets out there will ever have the patina that antiques would - that look and feel only comes after years of aging. Nor will a new oriental rug hold its value over time as the antiques do.

Antique Persian Carpets

Most Expensive Rug Ever Sold Fetched $34 Million

Most Expensive Rug Ever Sold

Most Expensive Rug Ever Sold

 

Antique Seventeenth Century Persian Carpet Shatters All Records. As of this afternoon, there is a new rug that can boast the lofty distinction of being the most expensive rug ever sold at auction as a beautiful Persian carpet sold for nearly $34 million today at a Sotheby’s auction in New York City      [ Read More : Most Expensive Rug Ever Sold ]

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Beni Ourain Vintage Moroccan Rugs

Beni Ourain RugsThe Beni Ourain is a group of Moroccan people that is actually comprised of seventeen different Berber tribes, all of whom hail from that country’s Atlas mountain range. A semi-nomadic people, the Beni Ourain are primarily shepherds and goatherds who have historically raised their livestock high in the mountains, moving with their herds from one [ Read More: Beni Ourain Rugs]

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All About Vintage Moroccan Rugs

Moroccan Rugs Sale

Moroccan Rugs

While we specialize in antique Oriental rugs here at Nazmiyal Collection, we also have one of the very best selections of vintage Moroccan rugs anywhere. Sought after by collectors the world over for their unique and exciting design and unmatched quality, Moroccan rugs occupy a special place in the world of rugs. And the story...    [ Read More: Vintage Moroccan Rugs ]

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Antique Persian Rugs: Your Rug and You

Antique Persian Rug

Antique Persian Rugs

The delivery men have left. You’re standing alone in your apartment, hands on hips, brow furrowed. You look around the empty room (you've piled all of the furniture into the other rooms of the apartment in preparation for this moment). You admire the sheen of the floor at your feet and wonder whether it’s ever [ Read More: Your Persian Rug And You]

Antique Persian Carpets

Antique Rugs & Vintage Rugs

For Keen Consumers Who Expect Beautiful Antique Oriental Rugs & Vintage Carpets for a Fair Value

The Nazmiyal Collection located in NYC, is a respected purveyor of antique rugs and vintage carpets.  It is the go to source for those customers expecting honest prices and an excellent selection of antique oriental rugs.

We have been in business since 1980 providing the highest quality service to designers, consumers, dealers, and auction houses across the world. Our educational approach to selling antique oriental rugs & vintage carpets, as well as our dedication to customer service and 100% satisfaction guarantee, ensure that our clients feel confident in every purchase they make. Join our family of satisfied clients and find your perfect antique oriental rug or vintage carpet from our collection. 

Sourcing the best antique oriental rugs for our clients is one of the main reasons why we have been so successful over the years. Our website is a labor of love that we constantly keep updating with the hopes that you will take advantage of the resources, information and selection of antique oriental rugs and vintage carpets that we have made available.

When we started our website, more than a decade ago, our goal was to offer customers an unparalleled shopping experience with rich photos, graphic descriptions and informational resources. This is a goal that we have successfully accomplished through time,  dedication and lots of hard work.

At Nazmiyal, we are committed to offering customers the best selection of antique Oriental carpets at fair values. We procure the finest decorative antique carpets and textiles and Tapestries from all parts of the world, and new acquisitions are added regularly. Our reputation is backed by two decades of experience and the widest selection of antique and vintage carpets available in one place.

Our comprehensive collection of world-class carpets represents a complete range of regional and local styles that originated in countries across the globe. From antique 19th century carpets and archaic textiles to stylish vintage mid-century pieces and art Deco rugs, our collection represents the most popular and most desirable styles.

We invite you to explore our inventory and to browse through our antique carpet collection until you find the perfect vintage or antique rug that complements your personal style and unique decorating needs. Whether you are shopping online or visiting our New York City antique rug gallery in person, our educated and extremely dedicated rug experts are here to help you find the ideal piece as well as making the buying experience a positive one!

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Antique Oriental Rugs

Collection of Antique Oriental Rugs And Vintage Carpets

Decorative Rugs Indian Agra rugs and Amritsar carpets – Funky Art Deco rugs from the early 20th century – Elegant Aubusson carpets and Savonnerie carpets from France as well as Axminster carpets and Wilton carpets from England – Tribal Bakshaish rugs and other Northwest Persian rugs like Kurdish rugs, Heriz rugs, and Serapi rugs – Judaica / Jewish / Israeli pieces like Bezalel rugs from Jerusalem – The renowned Persian Bidjar oriental rugs known as “Three Generation Rugs” or “Iron Rugs” for their dense weave – Chinese rugs and other rugs from the area of Eastern Asia like the decorative Khotan rugs and Samargand rugs from East Turkestan area as well as Tibetan rugs and Mongolian rugs – Refined Persian area rugs like antique oriental Kashan carpets, Isfahan rugs, Kerman rugs, Khorasan rugs, Sarouk rugs, and Tabriz rugs – Extremely popular vintage Moroccan rugs, Beni Ourain and vintage Scandinavian rugs like vintage Swedish Kilim and vintage Rya rugs – Beautiful and decorative Oushak rugs from Turkey and Sultanabad carpets or Mahal Rugs from Persia – Collectible Caucasian rugs like Kazak rugs and Shirvan rugs – Collection of rare early pieces, Antique Silk rugs – Classic Art Nouveau rugs, high-end luxury heirloom quality vintage rugs and Mid-Century Modern carpets, antique oriental rugs & fine antique Persian rugs / Iranian carpets in every style, size, color and design from all the major old rug producing nations and areas of the world! For those who wish to learn,  our antique oriental rug guide is one of the world's most comprehensive resource about the history of antique oriental rugs and vintage carpets.