Wool
India
9'10" X 11'6" (3.00 m x 3.51 m)
Out of Stock: Made to Order 16‑20 Weeks
Rug & Kilim’s Art Nouveau Custom Rug Design with Green Geometric Pattern
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- Measurements: 9'10" x 11'6" ( 3.00 m x 3.51 m )
- Categories: Art Deco, Modern Classics, The Jahanshah Collection
- Classification: Art Nouveau, Geometric
- Material: Wool
- Origin: India
- SKU: 33807
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Stories from the Modern Classics Collection
Essays, artist dialogues, and provenance notes drawn from Rug & Kilim’s editorial desk.
Bessarabian Rugs and Kilims: A European Textile Tradition at the Crossroads of Art, Empire and Design
In a quietly elegant London dining room, a vintage Bessarabian Kilim unfolds beneath the table like an unexpected conversation. Its geometry—subtle yet assertive—draws the eye before one quite realizes why. Inspired by the visual language of early twentieth-century design, the rug nods gently toward the stylized symmetry of Art Deco while remaining unmistakably rooted in a much older European weaving lineage. The effect is a foundation that feels both deliberate and effortless, an object whose presence quietly animates the room. Those who spend time studying interiors often admit a particular fondness for photographs that capture rooms in use rather than in perfection. The slight shift of a chair, the shadow of evening light on polished wood, a glass forgotten after supper—these small evidences of life soften even the most composed design. In such moments, a rug becomes more than a decorative surface. It becomes the mediator between architecture and living.
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A Century of Rugs from Art Nouveau to Art Deco: Geometry, Ornament, and Ideology
At the turn of the 20th century, textiles—particularly rugs and kilims—transcended their utilitarian roots to occupy a critical role at the nexus of fine art, design, and ideology. This editorial, rooted in the archival mastery of Rug & Kilim’s most prestigious Art Deco collection, offers a fact-based, institutional lens into the aesthetic metamorphosis of textile arts. We chart the path from Art Nouveau’s lyrical organicism to the rigorous geometry of Art Deco—a transition that was not rupture, but dialogue. In tracing this transformation, we underscore the theoretical, cultural, and technical forces that shaped one of the most pivotal evolutions in textile history.
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Curatorial Perspectives: Suzani Rugs and Kilims as Cultural Heritage
In Suzani rugs and kilims, we witness the intersection of utility and poetry. Indeed, these Suzani rugs as remarkable Central Asian embroideries have captivated collectors and connoisseurs for centuries, not merely as decorative objects, but as chronicles of cultural heritage. The term "Suzani" derives from the Persian word "suzan," meaning needle. These embroidered panels emerged from the regions of present-day Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and neighboring areas along the ancient Silk Road. Dating primarily from the 18th to early 20th centuries, their intricate patterns speak to us across time and geography.
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A Guide to Needlepoint Rugs: Aristocratic Art of European Textiles
In the realm of floor coverings, needlepoint rugs occupy a singular position. These laboriously hand-stitched masterpieces, with their characteristically tight petit point and gros point stitches, represent the intersection of European embroidery traditions and the decorative arts. Unlike their knotted or woven counterparts from the Orient, needlepoint rugs emerged from the drawing rooms of 17th and 18th century European nobility. The technique, an extension of tapestry-making traditions, involves working wool yarn through a canvas ground in small, diagonal stitches – creating surfaces of extraordinary definition and precision.
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The Evolution of Swedish Modernist Design through Exhibitions
The history of modern Scandinavian design suggests common characteristics - a focus on humanism, tradition, moderation, meticulous craftsmanship, humility, tranquility, and purposefulness - that resonate across the design traditions of these nations. Rug & Kilim's Scandinavian Collection >> From 1930 to 1950, Sweden experienced the highest growth rate in the world, a period that coincided with the golden age of Swedish functionalism. This movement closely intertwined with the emergence of modern architecture and interior design in early twentieth-century Sweden. The country grappled with issues of overcrowding in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, leading to a shift towards simplification, natural materials and functionalization as a solution, thereby giving way to Scandinavian minimalism.
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A Profile on Paul Follot – The Master of Art Deco Style
Featured above is Paul Follot's carpet featured in the Victoria & Albert Museum’s Textile Collection, crafted from hand-knotted wool in 1919-1920, showcasing a distinctive deco design characterized by clustered flower heads and arabesque motifs—typical elements of luxury objects in France during that era. Follot, initially a French furniture designer rooted in the Art Nouveau style, demonstrated adaptability to the evolving tastes of the 1920s. In 1923, he assumed the role of director at the Pomone design studio, affiliated with the Parisian department store Au Bon Marché. Transitioning into the Art Deco period, Follot collaborated with Serge Chermayeff in 1928, contributing to the creation of some of the earliest French Art Deco furniture.
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Modern Classics
Wool
India
9'10" X 11'6" (3.00 m x 3.51 m)
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Out of Stock: Made to Order 16‑20 Weeks
Rug & Kilim’s Art Nouveau Custom Rug Design with Green Geometric Pattern
"For years, R&K has been a favorite source for Kemble Interiors when we need antique, vintage, and custom designed rugs. Their inventory is deep and well displayed online and working in person is always such a pleasure too!"
— Celerie Kemble, Kemble Interiors
- Measurements: 9'10" x 11'6" ( 3.00 m x 3.51 m )
- Categories: Art Deco, Modern Classics, The Jahanshah Collection
- Classification: Art Nouveau, Geometric
- Material: Wool
- Origin: India
- SKU: 33807
