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Page 3: Antique Textiles: Historic Elegance and Unique Designs

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Antique Persian Silk Kerman Horse Cover #44718 by Nazmiyal Antique RugsFull Silk antique Kerman horse cover 44718 by Nazmiyal

Antique Persian Silk Kerman Horse Cover 44718

3 ft x 3 ft 1 in (0.91 m x 0.94 m)

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Antique Italian Banner Embroidery 73846 by Nazmiyal Antique RugsFloor of Antique Italian Banner Embroidery 73846 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Polychrome Silk and Gilt-Metal Embroidered Banner 73846

2 ft 9 in x 3 ft (0.84 m x 0.91 m)

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Antique Wool And Silk Scottish Needlepoint Textile Art Sampler 46055 by Nazmiyal Antique RugsDetail Of Antique Wool Silk Scottish Needlepoint Textile Art Sampler 46055 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Antique Wool And Silk Scottish Needlepoint Textile Art Sampler 46055

2 ft x 3 ft (0.61 m x 0.91 m)

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antique silk kashmir mughal shawl 49092 Nazmiyalantique silk kashmir mughal shawl 49092 field Nazmiyal

Antique Silk Kashmir Mughal Shawl 49092

1 ft 4 in x 3 ft (0.41 m x 0.91 m)

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Antique Needlepoint English Rug 43256 Nazmiyal

Antique English Needlepoint Pictorial Nobleman Performing A Hand-Washing Ceremony Rug 43256

3 ft x 3 ft (0.91 m x 0.91 m)

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Antique Caucasian Geometric Textile 73457 by Nazmiyal Antique RugsFloor View of Antique Caucasian Geometric Textile 73457 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Seamlessly Balanced Antique Caucasian Collectable Textile 73457

2 ft 4 in x 2 ft 10 in (0.71 m x 0.86 m)

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Antique Indian Textile 41493 Detail/Large View

Small Red Color Antique 19th Century Indian Hunting Scene Textile 41493

2 ft 2 in x 2 ft 6 in (0.66 m x 0.76 m)

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Small Green Antique Ottoman Embroidery Textile #40548 by Nazmiyal Antique RugsWhole View Of Antique Ottoman Embroidery 40548 by Nazmiyal NYC

Small Green Antique Ottoman Embroidery Textile 40548

1 ft 2 in x 2 ft 5 in (0.36 m x 0.74 m)

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Antique Geometric African Textile 73456 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Tribal Influenced Antique Unique Textile 73456

2 ft 1 in x 2 ft 3 in (0.63 m x 0.69 m)

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17th century zanjan persian textile 40908 Nazmiyal17th century zanjan textile 40908 corner Nazmiyal

17th Century Zanjan Persian Textile 40908

1 ft 3 in x 2 ft 3 in (0.38 m x 0.69 m)

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Vintage Tapestry by Hans Krondahl 48493 NazmiyalFull vintage tapestry design by Hans Krondahl 48493 by Nazmiyal collection

Vintage Tapestry by Hans Krondahl 48493

1 ft 10 in x 2 ft 1 in (0.56 m x 0.63 m)

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Antique Chinese Oriental Carpets 40494 Detail/Large Viewantique 17th century ming dynasty silk chinese textile 40494 weave Nazmiyal

Antique 17th century Ming Dynasty Silk Chinese Textile 40494

2 ft x 2 ft 1 in (0.61 m x 0.63 m)

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Moroccan Silk Fragments 72955 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Antique Moroccan Silk Fragments 72955

1 ft x 2 ft (0.3 m x 0.61 m)

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Antique Silk Persian Kerman Textile 49782 - Namziyalantique silk persian kerman textile 49782 brown Nazmiyal

Antique Silk Persian Kerman Textile 49782

2 ft x 2 ft (0.61 m x 0.61 m)

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16th Century Antique Turkish Velvet Textile 70851 by Nazmiyal Antique RugsWeave Of 16th Century Antique Turkish Velvet Textile 70851 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

16th Century Antique Turkish Velvet Textile 70851

1 ft 4 in x 1 ft 11 in (0.41 m x 0.58 m)

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Persian Floral Antique Textile 3137 Nazmiyal

Beautiful and Fine Antique Turkish Ottoman Embroidery Textile 3137

3 ft 10 in x 1 ft 10 in (1.17 m x 0.56 m)

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17th century silk persian kashan textile 49591 Nazmiyal17th century silk persian possibly kashan textile 49591 peacock Nazmiyal

17th Century Silk Persian Possibly Kashan Textile 49591

1 ft 6 in x 1 ft 7 in (0.46 m x 0.48 m)

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Vintage Framed Hans Krondahl Tapestry 48492 NazmiyalFull vintage designed by Hans Krondahl tapestry 48492 by Nazmiyal collection

Soft Neutral Vintage Artistic Hans Krondahl Flower Tapestry 48492

1 ft 6 in x 1 ft 6 in (0.46 m x 0.46 m)

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Early 16th Century Peruvian Textile 46130 by Nazmiyal Antique RugsBack Side of Early 16th Century Peruvian Textile 46130 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Early 16th Century Peruvian Textile 46130

1 ft 2 in x 1 ft 4 in (0.36 m x 0.41 m)

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Long and Narrow Open Field Antique Indian Paisley Shawl 45486

7 ft 7 in x 1 ft 1 in (2.31 m x 0.33 m)

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Antique European Needlepoint Fragment 40910 Nazmiyal

Antique European Needlepoint Fragment 40910

1 ft 9 in x 1 ft 1 in (0.53 m x 0.33 m)

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Antique 17th Century Persian Suzani Embroidery #46133 by Nazmiyal Antique RugsRight Side Of Antique Safavid Textile 46133 Color Detail by Nazmiyal NYC

Antique 17th Century Persian Suzani Embroidery 46133

0 ft 9 in x 1 ft (0.23 m x 0.3 m)

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Antique Chinese Embroidery 46184 Large Imageantique chinese embroidery textile 46184 full Nazmiyal

Antique Chinese Embroidery Textile 46184

0 ft 8 in x 0 ft 8 in (0.2 m x 0.2 m)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Antique textiles are historic woven, embroidered, printed, appliquéd, or resist-dyed fabrics collected for craftsmanship, cultural specificity, and decorative impact. They were originally made for clothing, ceremony, domestic use, or display—and today they’re often used as wall art, layered accents, or collector pieces.
This collection can include embroidered panels, decorative fabrics, fragments, garments, bags, covers, and tapestry-like textiles from multiple regions and traditions. Many are collected the way rugs are collected—by region, technique, iconography, time period, and overall decorative strength.
Many collectors start with Suzani textiles and Ottoman embroidery for bold decorative presence and recognizable technique. From there, Ikat textiles offer dye-driven pattern energy, while Kaitag embroideries provide a graphic, highly architectural look that often feels surprisingly modern on the wall.
Start with design clarity and balance, then check structural integrity—especially joins, edges, corners, and the stability of the ground cloth. In embroideries, look for confident stitch density and consistency; in woven pieces, look for stable structure and secure selvedges. Condition matters most when it affects structural soundness or visual completeness for display.
Some are, many aren’t. Durability depends on fiber type, structure, age, and current condition. A textile that’s perfect for wall display may not be suitable for frequent handling, seating covers, or heavy-use environments.
Avoid constant direct sunlight, and rotate displays when possible. Hanging should distribute weight evenly to prevent stress lines, and cleaning should be conservative—avoid aggressive spot chemicals and use qualified textile care when needed. For storage, keep textiles breathable and dry; avoid moisture, sealed plastics, and extreme compression.
Value typically follows a few repeatable factors: rarity and demand within the category, condition and completeness (especially edges, joins, and corners), material quality (silk work, strong wool, stable cotton foundations), cultural specificity (clear region/technique), and decorative strength—how convincingly the textile works in a real interior.
Yes. The same fundamentals apply: materials, construction or stitch technique, condition integrity, and provenance cues—evaluated in context. We can also advise on display approach based on the textile’s structure and age.