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55645 SOFRA
The word Sofra is an ancient Arabic word, translating to dinner table, picnic or kilim. It lends itself well to generosity and hospitality. The square or rectangular and colorful flat tapestry rugs have been woven for thousands of years in Turkey, serving multiple roles in the household. Often used in village homes where people sit on their floors and enjoy meals, this rug is versatile as a decorative floor covering or wall hanging.
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55067 BULJEEK
Known for its remarkable color, with deep reds, blues and blacks, these tribal style rugs are made with finely spun wool and hand knotted into intricate geometric patterns. The Buljeek (or Beljik) rugs are known to be the one of the finest of all tribal style rugs, using only the belly wool of the sheep and woven with a high knot count of over 400 knots per square inch. Made with 100% fine wool and natural dyes on a cotton foundation.
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55395 ERSARI
The Ersari rug is handmade by the Ersari Turkmen of Turmenistan and Uzbekistan. More loosely woven than other Turkmen rugs at about 56 knots per inch, with hand carded and handspun wool throughout, many of these rugs will have a kilim end and braided wool finish. The Ersari people liked to use rich, earthy vegetable dies for the prominent red and the red brown colors in their rugs. Made with 100% wool on a wool foundation.
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55631 LORI
Originally woven around the Zagros Mountains of western Persian (Iran) by the Lurs, these rugs represent the beautiful art of Persian carpet weaving. Usually depicting geometric designs with animal motifs and geometric figures, they often contain rich combinations of colors such as red, blue, green and yellow. These unique tribal rugs are exciting with their rich and jewel tone colors. This rug is approximately 80 to 100 years old. 100% wool on cotton foundation.
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55574 SILK ISFAHAN
Going back to the Safavid times in the seventeenth century, Isfahan rugs are said to be the some of the best rugs ever made in Persia. In a city of master weavers, inspiration came from Persia’s best achievements including dramatic vine scrolls and design elements from the city’s famous buildings. The Silk Isfahan is comprised of 100% natural silk on a silk foundation and very tight pile. At Artsy rugs, the Silk Isfahan is one of our specialties, some being made in Turkey and India as well as Iran, with Persian and Turkish Hereke designs used.
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55094 KHAL MAHDI
Named after the man Khal Mohammadi from Afghanistan, these rugs are characterized by dark, deep reds, blues and blacks. They have a Turkmen character, but with coppery-colored fields and a highly lustrous finish due to fine quality wool. With short piles and beautiful color, these rugs tend to be very warm and homey, with dark red backgrounds, tribal & floral patterns in dark blue, ochre and beige.
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55073 BULJEEK
Known for its remarkable color, with deep reds, blues and blacks, these tribal style rugs are made with finely spun wool and hand knotted into intricate geometric patterns. The Buljeek (or Beljik) rugs are known to be the one of the finest of all tribal style rugs, using only the belly wool of the sheep and woven with a high knot count of over 400 knots per square inch. Made with 100% fine wool and natural dyes on a cotton foundation.
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55072 BULJEEK
Known for its remarkable color, with deep reds, blues and blacks, these tribal style rugs are made with finely spun wool and hand knotted into intricate geometric patterns. The Buljeek (or Beljik) rugs are known to be the one of the finest of all tribal style rugs, using only the belly wool of the sheep and woven with a high knot count of over 400 knots per square inch. Made with 100% fine wool and natural dyes on a cotton foundation.
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55068 BULJEEK
Known for its remarkable color, with deep reds, blues and blacks, these tribal style rugs are made with finely spun wool and hand knotted into intricate geometric patterns. The Buljeek (or Beljik) rugs are known to be the one of the finest of all tribal style rugs, using only the belly wool of the sheep and woven with a high knot count of over 400 knots per square inch. Made with 100% fine wool and natural dyes on a cotton foundation.
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55543 BOKHARA
Bokhara rugs are tribal rugs made by nomads in Afghanistan and are commonly a deep shade of red with a repeating pattern of oval or diamond shaped motifs. They can also feature rich shades of green, rose, ivory, and grey. Made on portable wooden looms with these rugs are made with dyes from local vegetables, flowers, tree bark, minerals, and insects.
