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Nazmiyal Rugs and Carpets - Antique Silk Carpets

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Carpets made in silk are the most luxurious productions of their kind. Silk culture and silk textile production began in China, although silk rugs are unattested there until the seventeenth century. Silk textile manufacture was well established in Persia by the Sassanian Period (third to seventh centuries). Consequently, it would have been possible for the Persians of this period or those of Early Islamic times to have adapted silk to rug production. But it is so far unclear whether China or the Islamic Orient initiated the manufacture of silk carpets.

At any rate, the earliest extant all silk carpets are in fact Persian pieces of the Safavid Period. Eventually rugs with all or part silk construction came to be made in virtually all Oriental rug-producing regions - Persia, Turkey, Turkestan, Tibet, and China. In the finest examples, not only the pile but even the foundation (wefts and warp fringes) are made of silk. Silk rugs are luxurious not only because of the fine texture and the reflective, luminous properties of the pile, but also because of the quality of their color. Silk allows the dyes to achieve a richness and intensity that can never be matched by even the finest wool.

Nazmiyal Collection of Silk Carpets and Rugs - 37 Results


Antique Silk Tabriz Persian Rug 43388

 Style: Tabriz
Origin: Persia
Size: 2 ft 08 in X 1 ft 10 in (0.63 m X 0.34 m)

Antique Silk Tabriz Persian Rug 43388 Antique Silk Tabriz Persian Rug 43388

                                                     

Antique Silk Tabriz Persian Rug 2471

 Style: Tabriz
Origin: Persia
Size: 1 ft 09 in X 2 ft 11 in (0.33 m X 0.64 m)

A classical Persian scalloped medallion with finials floats elegantly within the open golden sand field on this exquisite antique Tabriz from Persia.
Antique Silk Tabriz Persian Rug 2471 Antique Silk Tabriz Persian Rug 2471

                                                     

Silk Kashan Persian Rug 43900

 Style: Kashan
Origin: Persia
Size: 2 ft 04 in X 3 ft (0.62 m X 0.91 m)

Kashan Rug from Pakistan,
Silk Kashan Persian Rug 43900 Silk Kashan Persian Rug 43900

                                                     

Antique Silk Qum Persian Rug 43389

 Style: Qum / Ghom
Origin: Persia
Size: 3 ft 07 in X 3 ft 01 in (0.94 m X 0.92 m)

 
Antique Silk Qum Persian Rug 43389 Antique Silk Qum Persian Rug 43389

                                                     

Antique Silk Kashan Persian Rug 43902

 Style: Kashan
Origin: Persia
Size: 2 ft 10 in X 4 ft 06 in (0.64 m X 1.24 m)

Antique Silk Kashan Persian Rug 43902 Antique Silk Kashan Persian Rug 43902

                                                     

Antique Kashan Persian Rug 43901

 Style: Kashan
Origin: Persia
Size: 2 ft 01 in X 4 ft 08 in (0.61 m X 1.24 m)

Antique Kashan Persian Rug 43901 Antique Kashan Persian Rug 43901

                                                     

Antique Silk Kashan Persian Rug 43903

 Style: Kashan
Origin: Persia
Size: 2 ft 05 in X 4 ft 09 in (0.62 m X 1.25 m)

Antique Silk Kashan Persian Rug 43903 Antique Silk Kashan Persian Rug 43903

                                                     

Antique Silk Kashan Persian Rug 43899

 Style: Kashan
Origin: Persia
Size: 2 ft 01 in X 5 ft 01 in (0.61 m X 1.53 m)

Antique Silk Kashan Persian Rug 43899 Antique Silk Kashan Persian Rug 43899

                                                     

Antique Silk Khotan Oriental Rugs 43307

 Style: Khotan
Origin: East Turkestan
Size: 3 ft 04 in X 5 ft 06 in (0.93 m X 1.54 m)

Antique Silk Khotan Oriental Rugs 43307 Antique Silk Khotan Oriental Rugs 43307

                                                     

Antique Silk Tabriz Persian Rug 41844

 Style: Tabriz
Origin: Persia
Size: 4 ft 04 in X 5 ft 08 in (1.23 m X 1.55 m)

This magnificent antique Tabriz silk rug from Persia almost has the effect pale gold jewels set with rubies.
Antique Silk Tabriz Persian Rug 41844 Antique Silk Tabriz Persian Rug 41844

                                                     

Antique Silk Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs 43925

 Style: Heriz-Serapi
Origin: Persia
Size: 4 ft 06 in X 5 ft 10 in (1.24 m X 1.55 m)

 
Antique Silk Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs 43925 Antique Silk Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs 43925

                                                     

Antique Silk Turkish Rug 1963

 Style: Region Specific
Origin: Turkey
Size: 4 ft 02 in X 5 ft 11 in (1.23 m X 1.56 m)

A suave "Afshan Repeat" or Harshang pattern of Persian or Caucasian type unfolds gracefully across the rich saffron ground of this incomparably elegant all silk antique Kayseri from Turkey.
Antique Silk Turkish Rug 1963 Antique Silk Turkish Rug 1963

                                               

Antique Silk Farahan Persian Rugs 40995

 Style: Sarouk
Origin: Persia
Size: 4 ft 04 in X 6 ft (1.23 m X 1.83 m)

This sumptuous little antique Oriental silk Farahan carpet is a masterpiece of Persian weaving with its exceptionally fine Herati design.
Antique Silk Farahan Persian Rugs 40995 Antique Silk Farahan Persian Rugs 40995

                                                     

Silk Deco Chinese Rug 3103

 Style: Art Deco
Origin: China
Size: 6 ft X 6 ft (1.83 m X 1.83 m)

 
Silk Deco Chinese Rug 3103 Silk Deco Chinese Rug 3103

                                   

Antique Silk Bidjar Persian Rug 8002

 Style: Bidjar / Bijar
Origin: Persia
Size: 4 ft 08 in X 6 ft 03 in (1.24 m X 1.84 m)

This opulent antique Oriental Bijar rug from Persia has a jewel-like design of classical  medallions and arabesques.
Antique Silk Bidjar Persian Rug 8002 Antique Silk Bidjar Persian Rug 8002

                                                     

Antique Silk Kashan Persian Rugs 3242

 Style: Kashan
Origin: Persia
Size: 4 ft 05 in X 6 ft 03 in (1.23 m X 1.84 m)

This exquisite antique Oriental Silk Kashan rug from Persia is graced with a lush profusion of flowering vines reminiscent of the best Kashmir shawls.
Antique Silk Kashan Persian Rugs 3242 Antique Silk Kashan Persian Rugs 3242

                                               

Antique Silk Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs 40829

 Style: Heriz-Serapi
Origin: Persia
Size: 4 ft 09 in X 6 ft 03 in (1.25 m X 1.84 m)

This sumptuously elegant antique Oriental Serapi carpet from Persia has an allover Mina Khani pattern surrounding a small central quatrefoil medallion.
Antique Silk Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs 40829 Antique Silk Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs 40829

                                                     

Antique Silk Chinese Oriental Rug with Metallic Threading #44478

 Style: Chinese
Origin: China
Size: 4 ft 03 in X 6 ft 03 in (1.23 m X 1.84 m)

Geometric perfection reigns supreme on this exquisite antique Ningshia.
Antique Silk Chinese Oriental Rug with Metallic Threading #44478 Antique Silk Chinese Oriental Rug with Metallic Threading #44478

                                                     

Antique Silk Kashan Persian Rug 43904

 Style: Kashan
Origin: Persia
Size: 2 ft 05 in X 6 ft 07 in (0.62 m X 1.85 m)

 
Antique Silk Kashan Persian Rug 43904 Antique Silk Kashan Persian Rug 43904

                                                     

Antique Silk Kashan Persian Rug 43898

 Style: Kashan
Origin: Persia
Size: 4 ft 01 in X 6 ft 09 in (1.22 m X 1.86 m)

 
Antique Silk Kashan Persian Rug 43898 Antique Silk Kashan Persian Rug 43898

                                                     

Antique Silk Kashan Persian Rug 43312

 Style: Kashan
Origin: Persia
Size: 4 ft 06 in X 6 ft 10 in (1.24 m X 1.86 m)

 
Antique Silk Kashan Persian Rug 43312 Antique Silk Kashan Persian Rug 43312

                                                     

Antique Silk Kashan Persian Rug 43279

 Style: Kashan
Origin: Persia
Size: 4 ft 06 in X 7 ft (1.24 m X 2.13 m)

 
Antique Silk Kashan Persian Rug 43279 Antique Silk Kashan Persian Rug 43279

                                                     

Antique 17th - 18th Century Velvet Mughal Oriental Rugs 40596

 Style: Mugal
Origin: India
Size: 6 ft X 8 ft (1.83 m X 2.44 m)

This antique Mughal (Mughal or Mogul) Velvet Textile - 17th-18th Century, is Hand-made from wool in India by the Nazmiyal Collection
Antique 17th - 18th Century Velvet Mughal Oriental Rugs 40596 Antique 17th - 18th Century Velvet Mughal Oriental Rugs 40596

                                         

Antique Silk Kerman Persian Rug 2991

 Style: Kerman
Origin: Persia
Size: 4 ft 09 in X 8 ft 01 in (1.25 m X 2.44 m)

This antique Kerman carpet by the great master Aboul Ghasem Kermani is nothing less than extravagant in its design and coloration.
Antique Silk Kerman Persian Rug 2991 Antique Silk Kerman Persian Rug 2991

                                                     

Antique 18th Century Silk Yarkand Oriental Rugs 2975

 Style: Yarkand
Origin: East Turkestan
Size: 3 ft 07 in X 8 ft 11 in (0.94 m X 2.47 m)

This spectacular antique Saph or multiple-niche prayer rug is a masterpiece of East Turkestan weaving.
Antique 18th Century Silk Yarkand Oriental Rugs 2975 Antique 18th Century Silk Yarkand Oriental Rugs 2975

                                                     

Deco Silk Chinese Rug 3104

 Style: Art Deco
Origin: China
Size: 6 ft X 9 ft (1.83 m X 2.74 m)

 
Deco Silk Chinese Rug 3104 Deco Silk Chinese Rug 3104

                                         

Antique Silk Malayer Persian Rugs 43059

 Style: Malayer
Origin: Persia
Size: 3 ft 09 in X 9 ft 07 in (0.94 m X 2.76 m)

 
Antique Silk Malayer Persian Rugs 43059 Antique Silk Malayer Persian Rugs 43059

                                                     

Antique Silk Khotan Oriental Carpets 40613

 Style: Khotan
Origin: East Turkestan
Size: 4 ft 08 in X 9 ft 07 in (1.24 m X 2.76 m)

This unique decorative antique Khotan Oriental carpet is hand-made in East Turkestan.
Antique Silk Khotan Oriental Carpets 40613 Antique Silk Khotan Oriental Carpets 40613

                                                     

Antique Silk Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs 3087

 Style: Heriz-Serapi
Origin: Persia
Size: 6 ft 08 in X 9 ft 11 in (1.85 m X 2.78 m)

This elegant all silk antique Oriental Heriz carpet from Persia has a delicate filigree design of oval medallions and eight-pointed stars and a beautiful vine scroll border.
Antique Silk Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs 3087 Antique Silk Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs 3087

                                                     

Silk Kashan Persian Rug 43058

 Style: Kashan
Origin: Persia
Size: 8 ft 09 in X 12 ft 03 in (2.47 m X 3.67 m)

A richly colored silk Kashan; this rug partakes of a weaving tradition that dates back to the 16th century. Kashan is known for
Silk Kashan Persian Rug 43058 Silk Kashan Persian Rug 43058

                                                     

Antique Silk Tabriz Persian Rug 7991

 Style: Tabriz
Origin: Persia
Size: 10 ft 07 in X 14 ft 05 in (3.07 m X 4.28 m)

For sheer harmony of graphic detail and overall grandeur, this antique Tabriz carpet from has no peers.
Antique Silk Tabriz Persian Rug 7991 Antique Silk Tabriz Persian Rug 7991

                                                     

Antique Silk Kashan Persian Rug 452

 Style: Kashan
Origin: Persia
Size: 10 ft 04 in X 14 ft 11 in (3.06 m X 4.30 m)

The luminous silk pile of this opulent antique Oriental Kashan rug renders the delicate coloration especially beautiful.
Antique Silk Kashan Persian Rug 452 Antique Silk Kashan Persian Rug 452

                                                     

Antique Silk Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs 7996

 Style: Heriz-Serapi
Origin: Persia
Size: 12 ft X 18 ft 06 in (3.66 m X 5.50 m)

This opulent antique Oriental silk Heriz carpet from Persia has lush arabesque interlacing tendrils swirling across the ivory ground.
Antique Silk Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs 7996 Antique Silk Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs 7996

                                                     

Antique Silk Tabriz Persian Rug 1503

 Style: Tabriz
Origin: Persia
Size: 11 ft 07 in X 18 ft 09 in (3.37 m X 5.51 m)

This magnificent antique silk Tabriz preserves the great Persian tradition of garden carpets.
Antique Silk Tabriz Persian Rug 1503 Antique Silk Tabriz Persian Rug 1503

                                                     
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