History of oriental rugs history of antique rugs rug. Although the oushak rugs are made using less complicated methods, they are extremely decorative in nature. The archive collection features timeless floral motifs, revived in delicate hues, a soft closecut pile and vintage patina. Theres a huge chapter on persian rugs, followed by a chapter on turkish rugs. We also have our new oversized carpet collection for rugs exceeding 9. This antique oushak rug and many other antique oushak rugs can be seen on the nazmiyal collection. Antique oushak rugs view antique oushak turkish rug 44934. An oriental rug is a heavy textile made for a wide variety of utilitarian and symbolic purposes and produced in oriental countries for home use, local sale, and export oriental carpets can be pile woven or flat woven without pile, using various materials such as silk, wool, and cotton.
The example shown is a very fine piece from the tekke tribe, woven in kurk lambs wool on a fine gold wool foundation at 400 knots per square inch. This book will serve to reinforce a solid learning foundation for rug attribution and proper terminology contents within cover a great variety subjects pertaining to what are now well accepted points of reference. Antichi tappeti dell anantolia e del caucaso antique caucasian and turkish rugs. Most of the rugs have been made of the same materials for centuries, wool, cotton, silk, to which silver and gold thread can be added, although those with silver and gold were made especially for shahs and emperors. Persian carpets and rugs were initially woven as articles of necessity to cover the floors of nomadic tribesmen, giving them protection from the cold and damp. Late 17th century saw a decline in the oriental rug market as european consumers tended to purchase rugs of european origin primarily aubusson, savonnerie and axminster.
Library storytime rugs for schools reading area rugs. From books and animals to blocks and circles, reading area rugs provide a cozy spot for children to read in the school library, at the daycare or in the classroom and feature wonderful graphics and pictures that can be used to help bring story time to life. Nonsynthetic binding is frequently used with bamboo, grass and wool rugs, but is often used with carpet made from other materials. From the core to the periphery of the baluch aesthetic. Find beautiful designs on our high quality woven area rugs. The history of rugs jadoc inglis ottawa carpet cleaning. Turkish handknotted carpets occupy a very important place in their cultural heritage as ethnographic documents relating to the turkish inhabitants of anatolia in each succeeding epoch, like all other such historical documents, carpets and kilims clearly reflect the values of the period in which they were. The renowned designs and dappled shading abrash of authentic oushak carpets is displayed throughout this exemplary collection. Pakistani bokharas are generally very soft to the touch, and not as durable as true afghani bokaras. How to care for your antique or vintage rug the study. Rugs and carpets of europe and the western world by jeanne g weeks, donald treganowan and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Mouse rugs, coaster rugs and book rugs feature stunningly beautiful images, intricate details and plush functional surfaces that last practically forever. This classic scholarly introduction to near eastern knotted carpets discusses the history of antique rugs in the golden age from the th to the 17th centuries. Rugs new, used and rare books and ephemera at biblio.
Rugaustralia is a rugs online company focused on all area floor rugs, from hand knotted, hand tufted, handmade to machine made. These hardy nomads in their mostly mountainous homeland employed a colorful repertoire of traditional motifs in the rugs, bags, and covers. Stone 268 pages, published by univeristy of washington press highly recommended by rug rag. A history of the handwoven decorative floor coverings of spain, france, great britain, scandinavia, belgium by cornelia bateman faraday and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. To look at persian carpet is to gaze into a world of artistic magnificence nurtured for more than 2.
Natural dyes is more appropriate, as not only plants, herbs, and roots are used, but minerals, insects and mollusks, as well. Antique oushak rugs beautiful antique oushak turkish rug 44934 from the nazmiyal collection. Beautifully designed for todays living room, dining room and. There are various styles and titles of persian carpets among them is the kashan, one of the oldest and finest on the market. A good book though is invaluable in reducing how long it will take to feel comfortable with the topic.
They were probably coarse fabrics flatwoven on a loom in much the same way that other plain textiles were made. One cannot learn the topic from a book, one must learn from the things themselves. The history of persian rugs persian carpet a culmination of artistic magnificence dates back to 2,500 years ago. Rugs were listed as valued chattels in the literature of persia in the 6th century. This blog is based on a post by wilbur pierce called antique carpet dna, originally published on july 15, 2011. Oushak rugs antique turkish oushak carpets and rugs by. These striking renditions are handknotted using 100% pure wool and traditionally styled for. Created in western turkey, antique oushak or ushak rugs are known for their distinct features such as an angular largescale floral design. Their silk designs are one of a kind, and for anyone looking to make their first persian rug purchase, the kashan is a fantastic choice.
The visually striking designs pull together sharp geometric features, while embracing its luxurious roots of the global art deco design movement in the 20s40s many of the designs stem from the cubism, art nuevo, and modernism movements. Learn more rugs of the caucasus from three private lebanese collections tapis du caucase a travers trois. Unlike most turkish rugs, oushak carpets had been greatly influenced by persian designs. Their larger scale patterns, along with their soft and decorative coloration, make these rugs extremely sought after by the trendsetters and tastemakers in the interior design trade. A majority of their weavings are found in area sizes between 3ft x 5ft and 4ft x 7ft.
Rugs and carpets have been prized possessions through the ages. The wane in the european market meant that ovshak production declined. Typically, afshar rugs were finished at either end with intricate flatweave and the sides with multicolored selvedge. Knottedpile carpet rugs are thought to have developed in western asia 4,0005,000 years ago. The art of carpet weaving in iran originated more than 2,500 years ago. Persian rugs are famous within the carpet marketplace, standing renowned for their beautiful works all over. See more ideas about home, interior and home libraries. Take a moment and imagine that it is 100,000 years ago. Informed by years of careful study and innumerable trips to the bazaars and villages where these gorgeous carpets are woven and sold, this lavishly illustrated book. Free returns 100% satisfaction guarantee fast shipping. From handmade rugs to portugese needlework rugs the timehonoured art of arrailos rugs adapted for modern handcrafters, from the book of rugs oriental and european to rugs and carpets of europe and the western world, we can help you find the rugs books you are looking for. Worn farm shirts, outgrown childrens clothing and threadbare shift dresses. The first rugs were either flatwoven on a loom, or handknotted, a method in which weavers tied yarn around the long threads of the rug s foundation, and which could take a year. There is a depth of beauty here that rewards the eye in ways that nothing else can duplicate.
The iranians were among the pioneer carpet weavers of the ancient civilizations, having achieved a superlative degree of perfection through centuries of creativity and ingenuity. Brief history of oushak or ushak rugs wholesale area. Inspired in part by jills personal style as well as the various motifs found in the history of manhattans urban design, the patterns that make up this accessibly luxurious collection reflect both an. Egyptian monuments from the 21st century bc depict women weaving on looms. We do know, however, that carpet does have a long and interesting history. The history of rural canadians is hooked into the earliest mats. These mass produced rugs are the common bokharas found in many american homes. The colors most often seen in naturally dyed antique. In their fine work kilim, the complete guide the authors alistair hull and jose luczycwyhowska relate some of the known historical finds and phases of kilim production, briefly treat origins giving ca.
Almost from the beginning of the ottoman empire, oushak has been a major production center of turkish rugs. The iranians were among the first carpet weavers of the ancient civilizations, and through centuries of creativity and ingenuity, they have built upon the talents of the past, and achieved a unique degree of excellence, so much so, that they may have investment value in. After the 17th century, ushaks ovshaks, development of oushak rug weaving is less well known. The techniques of rug weaving by peter collingwood alibris. Historians have found evidence of animals, such as goats and sheep, being sheared for hair and wool that could be spun and woven over 9,000 years ago. Antique rugs are primarily woven with wool, while cotton is a close second. Although there are several references in the holy books and ancient manuscripts to the first efforts of mankind at weaving, there is no evidence that such references apply to the pile rug. A complete guide to village and nomadic carpets, oriental rug historian and dealer james opie has compiled a detailed history of the rich tradition of rug weaving. Oushak rugs originated in the small town of oushak in westcentral anatolia, today just south of istanbul, turkey. Made in the usa from the highest quality dyed materials, nothing compares. Carpet binding is usually cotton or nylon, but also comes in many other materials such as leather. The enduring elegance of traditional turkish rugs is beautifully preserved in the oushak collection.
Other materials, including silk and goat hair, are less popular but still crop up frequently in the antique market. Carpet binding is a term used for any material being applied to the edge of a carpet to make a rug. Lay out beautiful artwork and trending patterns from independent artists across the world. After the design revolution in the late 15th century, area rugs began to be produced. For a thorough discussion of the history of early turkish carpets see. Present day oushak carpet producers a create some of the most wonderful contemporary rugs that capture the feel and aesthetic of their. What little is known of the origins of the pile rug is based on suppositions, nevertheless according to scientific and historical. There are 348 illustrations of extremely high quality, making the book itself a very beautiful object. Buchanan, glen et al antique rugs from the caucasus. Large medallion oushak rugs constitute one of the bestknown and most handsome groups of ottoman carpets, and testimony to the success of the design is the fact that it remained in favour from the second half of the fifteenth century until at least the late 18th century.