This interesting and valuable rug is of antique Tabriz weave, of finely blended colors and rare design.
Tag: Oriental art

Auguste Racinet. The Costume History by Françoise Tétart-Vittu.
Racinet's Costume History is an invaluable reference for students, designers, artists, illustrators, and historians; and a rich source of inspiration for anyone with an interest in clothing and style. Originally published in France between 1876 and 1888, Auguste Racinet’s Le Costume historique was in its day the most wide-ranging and incisive study of clothing ever attempted.
Covering the world history of costume, dress, and style from antiquity through to the end of the 19th century, the six volume work remains completely unique in its scope and detail. “Some books just scream out to be bought; this is one of them.” ― Vogue.com

A Royal Persian rug of the 15th century. Gift of the Persian Emperor.
Royal Persian. 15th century. THIS is probably as near perfection as the woolen carpet of the East has ever come.
Indo-Persian Rug of the Ballard Collection. India 17th century.
Indo-Persian Rug of the catalogue of oriental rugs in the collection of James Franklin Ballard.

Textilepedia. The Complete Fabric Guide.
The Textile Manual is an encyclopaedia of textile information, from material to yarn, from fabric structure to the finishing process. Encompassing practical tips for a range of textiles and detailed visuals, this ultra-accessible manual is the perfect companion for fashion aficionados and aspiring fashion designers.
An Adraskand Carpet of the 18th century. About Central Asian rugs.
The carpet illustrated is an exceptionally beautiful fabric from the Adraskand valley, dating back to the eighteenth century.
Antique Afghan Turkoman Rug, or Filpa Carpet of a nomad tribe.
Afghan Filpa Carpet. The carpet illustrated is a particularly line specimen of great age, with a warmth of color that stimulates the eye, and a luxusness of pile that suggests repose.
The Ardabil Carpet. Famous Iranian Persian Carpet.
The Ardabil carpet is a famous Iranian Persian carpet from the 16th century and at the same time the oldest carpet in the world with a specific year of manufacture.
Ancient garden design. A Persian Royal Garden Carpet of the 16th century.
A 16th century Persian Royal Garden Carpet. (Reputed to have been made for Shah Abbas the Great for Sefavi Palace.) Date 1587-1628
A Procession of the Emperor Akbar Shah II surrounded by his court.
The procession represents the Emperor, Akbar Shah II., surrounded by all the pomp of his court, proceeding along the edge of the Jumna river, accompanied by the British Resident and his staff. It is very characteristic of the past glories of the great Moghul House.
Oriental Rug of the second or third quarter of the sixteenth century.
Oriental Rug probably from northern Persia. The arrangement of the arabesques in the main field is one of the most ingenious in Persian rugs.
The Book of Kings. Page from the Shahnameh. Persian art, 15th century.
The Shahnameh is the longest epic poem in the world written by a single poet. It is considered as a literary masterpiece.