Wool
Afghanistan
2'0" X 6'8" (0.61 m x 2.03 m)
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Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Runner with Polychromatic Geometric Medallions
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List Price - $1300
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45+ Year Old Institution
More than four decades of expertise and stewardship, under the leadership of our Principal, Jahanshah "Josh" Nazmiyal.
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Our return policy is 48 hours upon receipt allowing you to confirm the purchase in your space with confidence.
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- Measurements: 2'0" x 6'8" ( 0.61 m x 2.03 m )
- Categories: Make an Offer, Modern Classics
- Classification: Geometric, Kilim/Flat Weave, Medallion, Modern/Contemporary, Tribal
- Material: Wool
- Origin: Afghanistan
- SKU: 31162
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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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Anatolian Rugs: From Seljuk Origins to Contemporary Luxury Spaces
Among the world's most influential textile traditions, Anatolian rugs occupy a singular position in the history of decorative arts. Emerging from the vast cultural landscape of Anatolia—modern-day Turkey—these carpets represent centuries of artistic exchange between Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean world. Few weaving traditions have exercised a greater influence on the evolution of carpet design. From Ottoman palaces and Seljuk courts to Renaissance paintings and contemporary luxury interiors, Anatolian rugs have continuously shaped the visual language of textile art. Unlike carpets associated with a single tribe, city, or dynasty, Anatolian rugs encompass an extraordinary range of regional traditions. The result is a diverse yet interconnected weaving culture characterized by bold geometry, symbolic motifs, sophisticated color palettes, and remarkable craftsmanship.
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The Art of Appraisal: Inside Rug & Kilim’s Culture of Connoisseurship
Rug & Kilim Showroom — a house of woven gems, collected with intention. There is a difference between owning a rug and stewarding one. At Rug & Kilim, appraisal exists at the intersection of scholarship, diplomacy, and design history. To evaluate a textile at the highest level is to understand not only fiber and knot count but courts and ateliers, fashion houses and museums, auction rostrums and private salons. Because in truth, the greatest rugs and tapestries have always belonged to the same cultural tier as painting and architecture. A carpet signed by Jules Leleu does not simply carry a market price; it carries the intellectual weight of Paris between the wars. A tapestry attributed to Jean Lurcat is not merely woven wool; it is postwar Europe reasserting itself through myth and modernism. To appraise such works requires fluency not only in textile technique, but in art history, fashion, architecture, diplomacy—and the subtle codes of elite taste.
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NO. 34126 Made with hand-knotted wool and originating in Russia circa 1850-1860, this 8x19 antique Karabagh rug and is a rare extra-long runner and oversized addition to Rug & Kilim’s coveted European collection. For centuries, the Karabagh region—poetically called the “Black Garden”—has been a crossroads of empire, craftsmanship, and cultural memory. Its rugs shimmer with expressive geometry, lyrical florals, and natural dyes that have captivated collectors for generations. Today, designers and connoisseurs seek out these pieces not only for their visual presence, but for the emotional resonance they bring into a room. Karabagh rugs are textiles with pulse— woven memoirs whose artistry continues to evolve in dialogue with contemporary interiors. This guide explores their history, structure, symbolism, and enduring relevance, offering a lens on one of the most intriguing Caucasian weaving traditions.
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Modern Classics
Wool
Afghanistan
2'0" X 6'8" (0.61 m x 2.03 m)
$1,300
Available: Shipping as Soon as Tomorrow
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Runner with Polychromatic Geometric Medallions
"Rug & Kilim has become a go-to for us. The vintage and modern inventory is unlike anywhere else, the team is easy to work with, and the custom program holds up to the same standard."
— Ariel Ashe, Ashe Leandro LLC
- Measurements: 2'0" x 6'8" ( 0.61 m x 2.03 m )
- Categories: Make an Offer, Modern Classics
- Classification: Geometric, Kilim/Flat Weave, Medallion, Modern/Contemporary, Tribal
- Material: Wool
- Origin: Afghanistan
- SKU: 31162
