Mystery Rug to be Discovered

The Mystery Rug That Has Captured Our Curiosity

Covered in what we believe to be floral Poppies, The Nazmiyal Collection has acquired a mystery rug of incomparable beauty that is without identity… while the vast majority of rugs are pretty straight forward, sometimes a piece comes along that just leaves experts scratching their heads. The rug in this post is definitely one of those that, so far at least, have sparked much debate and opinions among collectors and rug experts.

Mystery Rug to be Discovered by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Mystery Rug to be Discovered

There are numerous factors that make this area rug an invaluable mystery to us. For one, we know it was likely made on a horizontal loom, which is extremely rare for a rug of this size. This is because the fringe at the end is superbly looped rather than cut.

Poppies Of Mystery Antique Area Rug by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Poppies Of Mystery Antique Area Rug

The allurement of this large rug’s details are never the same twice. Each and every flower is unique to itself. This awe-inspiring carpet is without symmetry, intentionally designed with boxes of color that are each a unique shade of brown. And this ambiguous floral rug indicates that it is probably an early piece, despite its great condition!

Antique Mystery Area Rug by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Antique Mystery Area Rug

Please take a moment to look at all of the details in the photographs provided, especially the back of the rug:

Mystery Area Rug Weave by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Mystery Area Rug Weave

Mystery Rug Back by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Mystery Rug Back

So where do you think this rug is from? Let us know!

Antique Mystery Floral Area Rug by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Antique Mystery Floral Area Rug

This Antique Carpet Blog about our antique mystery rug that is yet to be discovered was published by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs in Manhattan NYC.

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