India
7'11" X 10'1" (2.41 m x 3.07 m)
Out of Stock: Made to Order 16‑20 Weeks
Classic Pictorial Tiger Rug Green Orange Custom Pattern by Rug & Kilim
"Josh has been able to dredge up some of the rarest and most beautiful carpets for our nerdy and stringent requirements. And we have had a grand time together assembling collections for clients."
— Ralph Harvard, Ralph Harvard Inc.
A standard since our inception upheld across every acquisition,
transaction, and delivery.
45+ Year Old Institution
More than four decades of expertise and stewardship, under the leadership of our Principal, Jahanshah "Josh" Nazmiyal.
Favorable Return Policy
Our return policy is 48 hours upon receipt allowing you to confirm the purchase in your space with confidence.
Product Warranty
Each rug is hand selected or produced through the most reputable sources under the direct supervision of our Principal.
Trusted Global Delivery
Reliable worldwide delivery handled with care, precision and constant communication.
Exceptional Support
Attentive, knowledgeable guidance before and after purchase from our dedicated team of specialists.
Long Term Care
We stand behind every piece we place and remain a resource to our clients for the lifetime of their collection.
- Measurements: 7'11" x 10'1" ( 2.41 m x 3.07 m )
- Categories: Distressed
- Classification: Classic/Traditional, Homage, Pictorial
- Origin: India
- SKU: 23527
Specifications:
Stories from the Distressed Collection
Essays, artist dialogues, and provenance notes drawn from Rug & Kilim’s editorial desk.
Understanding Aubusson Rugs: French Heritage and Timeless Luxury
Among the great weaving traditions of Europe, few names carry the artistic prestige and cultural significance of Aubusson. For centuries, Aubusson rugs have represented the pinnacle of French decorative arts, embodying the refinement, sophistication, and creative ambition that defined some of Europe's most influential artistic movements. Their importance extends far beyond floor coverings; Aubusson rugs occupy a distinguished position within the histories of design, architecture, collecting, and luxury interiors. Originating from the historic weaving center of Aubusson in central France, these rugs emerged as part of a broader tapestry-making tradition that would ultimately influence aristocratic residences, royal palaces, cultural institutions, and significant architectural projects throughout Europe and beyond. Their graceful ornamentation, sophisticated color palettes, and exceptional craftsmanship established them among the most admired carpets ever produced.
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Signatures, Editions, and the Bolduc on Modern and Rare Tapestries: The Mark of the Masters and Artists
There is a particular pleasure, known to every serious collector, in turning an object over. The front of a great tapestry or carpet is what seduces; the back, and the edges, are what tell the truth. And on the finest modern tapestries, that truth is written in a specific and often misunderstood language, a language of signatures, edition numbers, and a small woven label the French call the bolduc. To read it fluently is to hold the difference between a decorative object and a documented work of art. It is the same literacy that governs the print room and the rare book library, where a collector learns to read a plate mark, a watermark, a colophon. The modern tapestry, elevated to the status of fine art by Jean Lurçat and his circle in the mid-twentieth century, borrowed the apparatus of the fine art edition precisely because it wished to be understood as fine art. To understand the apparatus is to understand the ambition.
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A Guide to Axminster Rugs: History, Craftsmanship, and British Design Heritage
Among the most influential carpet traditions to emerge from Europe, Axminster rugs occupy a distinguished position within the history of decorative arts, architecture, and interior design. Renowned for their exceptional craftsmanship, technical innovation, and artistic sophistication, Axminster carpets represent one of Britain's most important contributions to the global history of textile design. Originating in the historic market town of Axminster in Devon, England, these carpets became synonymous with luxury, refinement, and excellence from the eighteenth century onward. Their influence extended far beyond Britain, shaping carpet production, interior decoration, and architectural furnishing throughout Europe, North America, and the wider world.
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A Walkthrough of Legacy, Design, and the Art of Understated Luxury with Sina Nazmiyal
Not many people walk away from an early legal victory to begin again. But for Sina Nazmiyal, the triumphs of successful advocacy never stirred his soul the way a single antique carpet could. For as long as he can remember, rugs have been the ground beneath his life—like tapestries underfoot, and figurative threads binding family, memory, and artistry. His fingertips tracing the indigo threads with reverence, you begin to understand: this is no mere inheritance. This is stewardship—shaped by intuition, forged by introspection, and guided by a sensibility that quietly, but unmistakably, redefines luxury in our time.
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A Glossary of Handmade Rugs and Kilims: Understanding Terms, Types and Techniques Past and Present
Referring to the art style characterized by using shape and color withdrawn from traditional repetition or realism. Abstract rugs — sometimes referred to as art rugs — capture an expressive nature that reads as a very modern style, though many abstract rugs draw inspiration from works of the same art style in the mid-century. One of the more widely known mid-century lineages of this style is abstract expressionism, named for the literal "expressionists" of the 1950s. Some of the most notable names behind this style include Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko. Referring to a lineage of nomadic Persian rugs (sometimes referred to as “Avsar” in the alternate spelling). Afshar rugs hail from the eponymous tribe in the region of Northeastern Iran.
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An Abbreviated Guide to Pictorial Rugs
This week, our showroom floor was lined nearly head to toe in a rainbow of tigers. The most recent additions from Josh’s passionate search for the most diverse, sought-after tiger rug designs this last year has yielded the most interesting fruit — the exciting beginnings to a new line of pictorial rugs long anticipated by our team. From the drama in their varied designs to the meaningful subtext of each cultural take on the style, all of these things have begun to come together as one of Josh’s next glimpses into handmade rug trends. The beauty and cultural significance of Tiger rugs in history easily merit their own discussion, but in the many gifts they’ve given us of late they have turned our attention to the under-appreciation of pictorial rugs in our industry.
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Distressed
India
7'11" X 10'1" (2.41 m x 3.07 m)
Out of Stock: Made to Order 16‑20 Weeks
Classic Pictorial Tiger Rug Green Orange Custom Pattern by Rug & Kilim
"Josh has been able to dredge up some of the rarest and most beautiful carpets for our nerdy and stringent requirements. And we have had a grand time together assembling collections for clients."
— Ralph Harvard, Ralph Harvard Inc.
- Measurements: 7'11" x 10'1" ( 2.41 m x 3.07 m )
- Categories: Distressed
- Classification: Classic/Traditional, Homage, Pictorial
- Origin: India
- SKU: 23527
