From Iran to Morocco, Turkey, India, China, Belgium, Sweden, France and England: many countries have spun the threads of their history through rugs. From dynasties and artisans, woven from silk and wool, depicting people and patterns: centuries of designs will be offered for sale this June.
Discover some incredible pieces from Nazmiyal's Antique, Vintage & Modern Rug Auction, going live on 12 June.
Vintage Persian Silk Qum Rug, 1.47 m x 0.99 m
This colourful vintage Persian rug from the late 20th century features a breathtaking hunting design woven in silk. Persian Qum hunting rugs were designed to recall the splendour and mythologies of the Persian Empire, portraying the scenes of victory of the rulers of the Safavid dynasty.
This rug distinguishes itself by the elegant use of colour that shines through the silk fibre. Besides the hunters, it features many plants and animals that signify a time of prosperity.
Vintage William Morris Inspired Indian Rug, 6.1 m x 4.17 m
This beautiful vintage Indian rug takes its inspiration from the designs of William Morris, Britain's famous textile designer from the 19th century who is considered to be the father of the Arts and Crafts movement.
This design from India pays tribute to the British designer, famous for bold floral patterns in vibrant colours, with an Arts and Crafts design in shades of blue and pink.
Vintage Scandinavian Marta Maas Swedish Rug, 2.51 m x 1.98 m
This vintage Scandinavian rug is a work of art of mid-century design by Swedish designer Marta Maas-Fjetterstrom, whose studio shaped much of what we now know to be 20th-century design.
Woven with earthy browns and neutrals, the design of this rug recalls the tones of Sweden’s coastal towns, where Marta Maas used to spend her time. Each square is slightly different in colour and presents different textures and orientations, making this a unique piece of craftsmanship.
