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Our Whole Home Collections Lakeside Manor Home Exquisitely detailed craftmanship & a majestic view of this grand mountain lodge complement the antique…
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2021 50 Best of their Type

Presenting — Our 11th Annual Major Carpet Retrospective 50 Best-of-Their-Type Rugs Sold in 2021 Presenting — Our 11th Annual Major Carpet Retrospective 50 Best-of-Their-Type Rugs Sold in 2021 Persian…
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Gold Coasts Collection History

Background To The Collection Background ToThe Collection The Gold Coasts Collection is the product of two generations of…
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Our Oriental Rug Market Pyramid

I have spent nearly four decades working with collectors and connoisseurs to help them build what have become extremely valuable private collections of rare antique rugs. Many of my clients also collect other forms of art and antiques,…
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The Four Traditions of Antique Rug Weaving: (2) VILLAGE

By Jan David Winitz, President & founder of Claremont Rug Company Part Two of Four Parts (Read Part One: Tribal; Part Three: Town; Part Four: City) Oramon village in Eastern Kurdistan was built in tiers of stone and wood…
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Art-Level Antique Rugs & How To Recognize Them

by Jan David Winitz President and Founder, Claremont Rug Company   Part 1 A wide range of Oriental carpets can bring us pleasure and pride of ownership as they grace our homes. Yet, only very few are also strong long-term investments…

Thank You for Viewing the Lakeside Manor Whole Home Collection

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Copy of Antique Rugs in the City Tradition

Of the four main categories of antique Persian rugs, city rugs are the most refined. These graceful antique rugs were woven in the workshops of master rug designers. The exquisite curvilinear and botanical designs of these antique carpets…
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Kazak Landing Page

Discover the Folkloric Whimsy & Artistic Depth of Caucasian Kazak Rugs With roots to the people who inhabited this majestic Caucasus Mountains since the dawn of history, the tribal weavers who occupied the region’s highest encampments…

Thank You for Viewing the Grand Mediterranean Inspired Whole Home Collection

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The Tasteful Effect of Top-Level Oriental Rugs Enhances the Dining Experience – New!

Mid-19th Century Sultanabad Persian Carpet Provides a Stirring Counterpoint to a Contemporary Dining Room. OAKLAND, CA.- The pleasure and individual character that art-caliber 19th century antique Persian rugs bring to a home is no more apparent…
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Presenting Our 10th Annual Major Carpet Retrospective

presenting Our 10th Annual Major Carpet Retrospective 50 Best-of-Their-Type Rugs Sold in 2020 Persian Bakshaish “Lion Rug”, 5’ 11” x 5’ 10”, circa 1800 Last year, we were privileged to place an absolutely breathtaking array of…

2019 Year End Overview: A PARTICULARLY VIBRANT YEAR FOR HIGH-END ANTIQUE ORIENTAL RUGS

2019 Year End Overview A PARTICULARLY VIBRANT YEAR FOR HIGH-END ANTIQUE ORIENTAL RUGS Dear Friends, As we enter 2020, we are both tremendously exhilarated and, frankly, trying to catch our breath after the elevated level of activity we experienced…
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Happy Holidays 2019

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Video – Bostonian Collection of Antique Art Carpets – Claremont Rug Company

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Video – Jan David Winitz Presents Claremont Rug Company’s Bostonian Collection of Antique Rugs

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Video – Treasures From The Carolina Cache and Nine Other Private Collections

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Video – The Toronto Treasury

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Video – The Bostonian Collection Uncles Cache Addition

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Video – The Bostonian Collection Official Tour Video

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Video – Antique Persian Bakshaish Rugs

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Video – Claremont Rug Company Presents A New Arrival to Our Collection

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Video – The History & Design of Antique Persian Camelhair Rugs

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Video – The History & Design of Antique Indian Agra and Amritsar Rugs

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Video – The History & Design of Antique Persian Kashan Rugs

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Video – The History & Design of Antique Persian Qashqai Rugs

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Video – The History & Design of Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpets

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Video – The History & Design of Antique Persian Serapi Carpets

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Video – The History & Design of Antique Persian Laver Kirman Carpets

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Video – Antique Caucasian Rugs: Colors & Design

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Video – The History & Design of Antique Persian Ferahan & Ferahan Sarouk Carpets

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Video – The History & Design of Antique Persian Bakshaish Carpets

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Video – Milieu and Artistry of Antique Caucasian Rugs

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Video – Toronto Treasury

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21st-Century Titans Take Up The Mantle:
Amass Collections of 19th-Century Persian and Tribal Art Rugs

21st-Century Titans Take Up The Mantle: Amass Collections of 19th-Century Persian and Tribal Art Rugs By B. Alexandra Szerlip (Two-time National Endowment for the Arts Writing Fellow) November/ December 2019 Issue Starting in the late 1800s,…
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View Antique Persian Bakshaish Rugs Azerbaijan Region, Persia Video

View Antique Persian Bakshaish Rugs Azerbaijan Region, Persia Video [smartslider3 slider=19] View a sampling of our collection of antique Persian Bakshaish rugs online - > Explore many other elucidating educational videos - >
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Fall Print Brochure 2019 Email Page

View Our New Fall/Winter 2019 Print Brochure Online

   View Our NEW Fall 2019 Print Catalog Online  Featuring 32 antique rugs and new client interiors   ♦ View our Virtual Catalog online. ♦ View full-page images of the rugs in this catalog and learn more…
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Interactive Fall/Winter 2019 Catalog, Volume 31. Number 2

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Milieu and Artistry of Antique Caucasian Rugs Video Landing Page

Milieu and Artistry of Antique Caucasian Rugs [smartslider3 slider=18] Peruse additions to the monumental Potomac Collection here - > View a sampling of our collection of antique Caucasian rugs online - > Explore the fascinating history…
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Ferahan Sarouk/Bakshaish Video Eblast Page

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Bakshaish Video Landing Page

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Invigorating Color of 19th-Century Bakshaish Tree of Life Masterfully Enriches Extended Entertaining Spaces

Illuminated by the extraordinary color in which this carpet excels, a spectacular antique Bakshaish becomes the animating energy at the heart of this quietly elegant entertaining space. The cool, extremely light-toned ground—so uncommon and…
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World Class 19th-Century Ferahan Sarouk Rugs Contribute Individual Nuances To Curated Collection of Art and Antique Carpets

Building a home collection of high level rugs brings a variety of significant benefits: daily pleasure, connoisseurship and art investment, as well as diversification into precious tangible assets. Such is certainly the case with this longtime…
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Antique Serapi Carpet Creates The Timeless, Harmonious Foundation For This Well Appointed Contemporary Décor

Amidst the white walls, light hardwoods and clean lines of this Chicago residence sits this elemental room size 19th century Serapi carpet transforming the space from contemporary to timeless. Its engaging medallion and overscale field ornaments,…
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The Spirited Color and Harmonious Design Of A 1910 Heriz Carpet Creates A Profoundly Magnetic Centerpiece As Artistry, Craft And Architecture Combine

Viewed from the loft above this high-ceiling great room or at eye level, this outstanding early 20th century Heriz village carpet provides an aesthetic experience both exciting and unifying. Continually varied tones of indigo, sapphire blue,…
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Outstanding Art And Investment Value, A Suite of Early Caucasians Brings A Comfortable, Contemplative Atmosphere In Century-Old Cottage

Brought to life by streaming sunlight from the skillfully landscaped garden outside, a sensitively selected trio of early 19th century Caucasian rugs elevates this well-curated cottage into a refuge of quietly nourishing aesthetic experience.…
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Astonishing Creativity And Harmonious Artistry of Superb Area Size Caucasian Rugs Profoundly Enriches Casual Cottage Interior

The sunny, open floorplan of a rug-collecting couple’s cozy historic home allows them to transition from one distinctly different art rug to another for never ending enjoyment. This TV side of their Great Room provides an inviting, cheerful…
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Caucasian Rugs: Colors and Designs Video Landing Page

Antique Caucasian Rugs: Colors and Designs [smartslider3 slider=5] View all of our elucidating educational videos here - > View a sampling of our collection of antique Caucasian tribal rugs online - >
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Camelhair Video Landing Page

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Kashan Rugs Video Landing Page

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Caucasian Rugs Color and Design Video Landing Page

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History of the Potomac Collection of Antique Art Carpets

  BACKGROUND We owe a young woman with the dream of a start-up for our acquisition of the monumental Potomac Collection. This 130-rug treasury was passionately assembled over three generations and furnished various homes along…
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Potomac Collection Of Antique Art Carpets

  An extensive treasury assembled by an impassioned family over three generations that graced various homes along the historic Potomac River, in Manhattan and a summer residence in Charleston, SC. A Private Event for Our Clients…

Sultanabad Video Landing Page

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Serapi Video Landing Page

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Ferahan Sarouk Video Landing Page

The History & Design of Antique Persian Ferahan & Ferahan Sarouk Carpets [smartslider3 slider=13] Peruse additions to the monumental Potomac Collection here - > View a sampling of our collection of antique Persian Ferahan Sarouk and Ferahan…
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Shopping with Claremont from Newport and Laguna Beach

Shopping with Claremont from Newport and Laguna Beach See a 1000+ piece sampling of our current collection of antique art rugs. CLICK HERE >> Assisting Newport and Laguna Beach Clients in Building Collections of Antique Art-Level Persian…
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Shopping with Claremont from Calistoga and the Napa Valley

Shopping with Claremont from Calistoga and the Napa Valley See a 1000+ piece sampling of our current collection of antique art rugs. CLICK HERE >> Assisting Calistoga and Napa Valley Clients in Building Memorable Displays of Antique…
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Claremont from Lake Forest and Cook County, Illinois

Claremont from Lake Forest and Cook County, Illinois. See a 1000+ piece sampling of our current collection of antique art rugs. CLICK HERE >> Assisting Lake Forest Clients in Building Memorable Displays of Antique Art-Level Persian…
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Shopping with Claremont from Orange County

Shopping with Claremont from Orange County See a 1000+ piece sampling of our current collection of antique art rugs. CLICK HERE >> Assisting Orange County Clients in Building Memorable Displays of Antique Art-Level Persian Carpets…
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Shopping with Claremont from Southeast Florida

Shopping with Claremont from the Southeast Florida See a 1000+ piece sampling of our current collection of antique art rugs. CLICK HERE >>
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Shopping with Claremont from Seattle

Shopping with Claremont from Seattle See a 1000+ piece sampling of our current collection of antique art rugs. CLICK HERE >> Assisting Seattle Clients in Building Collections of Antique Art-Level Persian and Oriental Carpets Since…
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Shopping with Claremont from New York State

Shopping with Claremont from New York State See a 1000+ piece sampling of our current collection of antique art rugs. CLICK HERE >> Assisting New York State Clients in Building Collections of Antique Art-Level Persian and Oriental…
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Shopping with Claremont from New York City

Shopping with Claremont from New York City See a 1000+ piece sampling of our current collection of antique art rugs. CLICK HERE >> Assisting New York City Clients in Building Collections of Antique Art-Level Persian and Oriental Carpets…
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Shopping with Claremont from Nashville

Shopping with Claremont from Nashville See a 1000+ piece sampling of our current collection of antique art rugs. CLICK HERE >> Assisting Nashville Clients in Building Collections of Antique Art-Level Persian and Oriental Carpets Since…
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Shopping with Claremont from Naples, FL

Shopping with Claremont from Naples, Florida See a 1000+ piece sampling of our current collection of antique art rugs. CLICK HERE >> Assisting Naples Clients in Building Collections of Antique Art-Level Persian and Oriental Carpets…
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Interactive Spring/Summer 2019 Catalog, Volume 31. Number 1

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Filled with spontaneity and potent natural hues, antique 19th century Caucasian Shirvan and Talish rugs impart entirely singular expressive character to the modern home

See our antique Caucasian rugs now available. >>Click Here<< Placed on floor and wall, a very well chosen suite of superb 19th century tribal rugs become an immersive artistic experience that completely transforms the ambiance…

Filled with spontaneity and potent natural hues, antique 19th century Caucasian Shirvan and Talish rugs impart entirely singular expressive character to the modern home

See our antique Caucasian rugs now available. >>Click Here<< Placed on floor and wall, a very well chosen suite of superb 19th century tribal rugs become an immersive artistic experience that completely transforms the ambiance…

View Our New Spring/Summer 2019 Print Brochure Online

   View Our NEW Spring 2019 Print Catalog Online  Featuring 32 antique rugs and new client interiors   ♦ View our Virtual Catalog online. ♦ View full-page images of the rugs in this catalog and learn more…
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Shopping with Claremont is Easy from Nearby East Bay

Shopping with Claremont is Easy from Nearby East Bay See a 1000+ piece sampling of our current collection of antique art rugs. CLICK HERE >> Assisting East Bay Clients in Building Collections of Antique Art-Level Persian and Oriental…
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Shopping with Claremont is Easy from Nearby San Francisco

Shopping with Claremont is Easy from Nearby San Francisco See a 1000+ piece sampling of our current collection of antique art rugs. CLICK HERE >> Assisting San Francisco Clients in Building Collections of Antique Art-Level Persian…
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Shopping with Claremont from Santa Barbara

Shopping with Claremont from Santa Barbara See a 1000+ piece sampling of our current collection of antique art rugs. CLICK HERE >> Assisting Santa Barbara Clients in Building Collections of Antique Art-Level Persian and Oriental Carpets…
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Shopping with Claremont from Santa Rosa

Shopping with Claremont from Santa Rosa See a 1000+ piece sampling of our current collection of antique art rugs. CLICK HERE >> Assisting Santa Rosa Clients in Building Collections of Antique Art-Level Persian and Oriental Carpets…
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Shopping with Claremont from Houston, Texas

Shopping with Claremont from Houston, Texas See a 1000+ piece sampling of our current collection of antique art rugs. CLICK HERE >> Assisting Houston Clients in Building Collections of Antique Art-Level Persian and Oriental Carpets…
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Shopping with Claremont from Dallas, Texas

Shopping with Claremont from Dallas, Texas See a 1000+ piece sampling of our current collection of antique art rugs. CLICK HERE >> Assisting Dallas Clients in Building Collections of Antique Art-Level Persian and Oriental Carpets Since…
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Shopping with Claremont from Silicon Valley

Shopping with Claremont from the Silicon Valley See a 1000+ piece sampling of our current collection of antique art rugs. CLICK HERE >> Assisting Silicon Valley Clients in Building Collections of Antique Art-Level Persian and Oriental…
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Shopping with Claremont from the California Wine Country

Shopping with Claremont from the California Wine Country See a 1000+ piece sampling of our current collection of antique art rugs. CLICK HERE >> Assisting California Wine Country Clients in Building Collections of Antique Art-Level…
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Fine Antique Rugs and The Evolution of a Collection- Part 2

Fine Antique Rugs and The Evolution of a Collection- Part 2 by Jan David Winitz, President and Founder of Claremont Rug Company Volume 7, Issue 4 In part one, I discussed two fundamental considerations for budding collectors of antique…
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Thank you for Viewing Your Wishlist Slideshow

We hope you have enjoyed this selection of art-level antique rugs. View the rugs from your wishlist again. Click Here. View a sampling of over 1000 carpets from our vast inventory of art-level antique Persian and tribal rugs Click Here.…
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Fall 2018 Catalog, Volume 30. Number 2

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Contemporary Residences are the Perfect Palette for Antique Persian Rugs

Like the evocative landscape painting, but on a more immersive scale, a rare ivory field 19th century Persian Sultanabad, carpet adds the element of art to this modernized British living room with its striking custom designed furniture. While…
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Shopping with Claremont from Chicago

Shopping with Claremont from Chicago See a 1000+ piece sampling of our current collection of antique art rugs. CLICK HERE >> Assisting Chicago Clients in Building Collections of Antique Art-Level Persian and Oriental Carpets Since…

The Oriental Rug Market Viewed as a Pyramid

Excerpted From  Jan David Winitz, eminent rug expert and president/founder of Claremont Rug Company, has developed the Oriental Rug Market Pyramid™, a guide to support those interested in purchasing Oriental rugs. Rankings…
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Mediterranean Inspired Home

Connoisseur-caliber antique Persian and tribal rugs tastefully grace the floors, walls and furniture.
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Downtown San Francisco Condo

A collector’s stunning assemblage of extremely rate antique Persian and Caucasian Rugs.
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LEED Platinum Certified Whole Home Collection

Whole Home Collection LEED Platinum Certified Home A contemporary, LEED Platinum Certified Home showcases a collection of floral patterned Laver Kirman carpets. The natural building materials and beautiful Persian rugs create a “complex…
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Developing Lifelong Relationships With Clients

My business as the founder/president of a global art gallery devoted entirely to rugs woven during the “Golden Age of Persian Weaving” (ca. 1800 to ca. 1910), has allowed me to work with some of the world’s wealthiest people (more than…

Striking 19th Century Caucasian Lesghi Rug Adds Dynamic Presence To Modern Dining Room

See our antique Caucasian rugs now available. >>Click Here<<  The incredibly potent natural dyes of a superb antique Lesghi tribal rug provide the perfect counterpoint to the minimalist design and modern cityscape that surround…
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Antique Laver Kirman Carpet Provides A Central Aesthetic Foundation To Connect Kitchen, Dining And Outdoor Zones

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Surrounded By Sunlight And Natural Materials, A Virtuoso Antique Laver Kirman Transforms a Cozy Modern Sitting Area

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Ethereal Area Size Laver Kirman Rug Provides Harmonious Accompaniment to Wood Paneled Modern Music Room

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LEED Diamond Certified Home

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Grand Mediterranean Home

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Silicon Valley Family Home

An extensive cache of art-level antique rugs enhance every corner of this substantial residence.
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Exceptional 19th-Century Laver Kirman Carpets Perfectly Harmonize and Enrich An Ambitious Modern Aesthetic

The inspired contributions of interior designer, architect and virtuoso antique Persian weaver are in perfect sync in this one-of-a-kind San Francisco Bay Leeds Certified contemporary home. In this open living and dining space, two extraordinary…
Oversized Doarsht Antique Persian Rug in a refined parlour room
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Extraordinary Oversize Dorasht Carpet Makes A Defining Statement In a Refined Entertaining Space

Grand dimensions, majestic scale of motifs, and the seldom-equaled grandeur of an elegant antique color palette against a clear ivory field allow this exceptional, virtually never produced large Dorasht to become the central foundation for this…
Traditional Philadelphia Entryway With Persian Laver Kirman Antique Rug
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Spectacular Laver Kirman Carpet In A Grand Foyer Makes A Memorable And Gracious First Impression

A virtuoso 19th century Persian Lavar Kirman rug serves as a welcoming introduction to this Southern couple's country home, the perfect expression of their sincere and enthusiastic hospitality.  The luxurious atmosphere of this gracious home…
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Majestic Camelhair Bijar Carpet Brings Luminosity And A Stately Ambiance To Personal Haven

The linear shape of this rare Persian Bijar camelhair room size carpet fits perfectly in front of the master bed in this high-ceilinged space. Adding visual dimensionality and nuance through a sophisticated interplay of colors and forms, the…
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Great Room Main Seating Area with “Garden of Paradise” Laver Kirman Carpet

Setting the ambiance for our client's gracious home is a mid-19th century "Garden of Paradise" Laver Kirman carpet, whose wide subtle color palette greatly contributes to this room's elegance and sense of timelessness. Click Here to see our…
Antique Laver Kirman rug in entryway
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Stunning Laver Kirman Rug in Entryway

The striking antique Laver Kirman rug in this welcoming entryway sets the stage for the rest of this gracious home and introduces our client's Whole Home Collection of 24 exquisite rugs and carpets. Click Here to see our antique Laver Kirman…
Bakshaish Antique Rug defines space in stunning Dining Room
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20ft-Long Persian Bakshaish Carpet Defines Dining Area in High Mountains Cabin

FEATURED IN OUR NEW BROCHURE, Vol. 29, No. 1. With its open floor plan, the living area, kitchen and dining area of this voluminous family compound in the Northern Rockies are effectively one massive space. Its owners strategically selected…
Turkish Bergama Prayer Carpet on Wall
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High-Collectible Turkish Bergama Prayer Rug Finds Perfect Expression In the Wall Hanging Context

Hanging on the wall is the ideal placement for this one-in-the-world early 19th-century rug. Suspended gracefully at eye level, its every individual nuance of design and natural color in this 200-year-old rug is displayed to greatest effect.…
Exceptional Caucasian Karachov Kazak Rugs in a sitting room
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Interplay Between Two Exceptional Caucasian Karachov Kazak Rugs Becomes the Unforgettable Focus of a Collector’s Sitting Room

Two rugs offering rare renditions of the famed Caucasian "Karachov Kazak" style are the essential foundation for this traditional sitting room, powerfully elevating the discourse of this luxurious and highly inviting conversation space. Spellbinding…
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Purchasing Antique Rugs

NEW! - Learn what to look for in buying antique or vintage Oriental rugs, and how to identify a rug’s level of quality and artistry.
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How To Turn Rugs Into Riches

Many of us value carpets solely for their decorative and utilitarian value. While that’s a fair classification for most rugs, it’s not the case for collectible carpets, which qualify as and are priced as works of art. Top-grade antique…
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Claremont Rug Company Prints First 2015 Catalog Of Rarely Seen Antique Oriental Rugs

Featuring first-rate antique Oriental rugs from the Second Golden Age of Persian Weaving (ca. 1800 to ca. 1910), the newly published catalog from Claremont Rug Company (www.claremontrug.com) features rarely seen pieces that display the highest…

Claremont 2 Vision Statement from Robin Somerville

The discovery of my passion for the colors and masterful beauty of one-of-a-kind 19th century Oriental rugs lured me to start working at Claremont Rug Company in my late 20s. Now more than three decades have passed and the intrigue of great…
Antique Sultanabad in a city view master bedroom

Ethereal Mid-19th-Century Sultanabad Perfectly Complements The Elemental Simplicity of a Modern Bedroom

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Persian Serapi Antique Rugs in traditional Alberta Livingroom
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Majestic Artistry of Grand 19th-Century Serapi Carpets Anchors A Lofty Great Room

The regal yet comfortable aesthetic of these two generously scaled antique Persian Serapi carpets forms the essential foundation for this expansive, high-ceilinged living and dining spaces of this contemporary, open-plan home.  The time-softened…
Persian Serapi Antique Rug in rustic dining area Chicago Illinois Lake House
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Sunny Pastel Colors of a 19th-Century Serapi Carpet Welcome Guests To A Lakeside Home

FEATURED IN OUR NEW BROCHURE,Vol. 29, No. 1. Soft, cheerful pastel tones of this superb Serapi village carpet create an instantly welcoming, casual atmosphere in the breakfast room of this sunny Great Lakes summer home.  Like the bright wooden…
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Grand Antique Ferahan Sarouk Provides The Foundation for A Library’s Contemplative, Genteel Atmosphere

The incredibly intricacy and effortless balance of this 140-year-old Ferahan Sarouk carpet provides the ideal note of refinement upon which this elegant Texas library is based.  Its warm, time-softened colors resonate to best effect in the…
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Catalog Our introductory catalog packet is a comprehensive presentation including two of our most recent catalogs, copies of recent articles about Claremont and a copy of the article "Art-Level Antique Carpets and How To Recognize Them" written…
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Servicing the Larger Project

Creating Suites of Exquisite Art-Level Rugs   Our art level carpets will greatly enrich the atmosphere of virtually any room in the fine home. Our forte is creating harmonious suites in which all of the carpets become a unified whole,…
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Our experienced sales associates travel constantly for projects in progress. In some instances, we can show you the pieces you are most interested in directly at your home! (U.S.A. only) We can also arrange for installation almost anywhere…
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Claremont’s Niche

Offering art-level antique carpets and first-cabin service Since we opened our doors in 1980, our niche has been a challenging, yet incredibly exciting one - offering only the finest in authentic, art-level antique carpets, coupled with…
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Helpful instructions for using the Claremont Rug Company Wishlist Feature To explore the full suite of features offered by the Wishlist, we have created this helpful guide which can also be viewed when you are browsing the online gallery.…
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Symbolism and Tribal Cosmology in Antique Caucasian Rugs Part II, Animals & Birds

As we continue to explore symbolism in antique Caucasian rugs, it is vitally important to comprehend the relationship the member of various tribal groups throughout the Near East had with animals and birds. Significant on many levels, animals…
Malayer Antique Rug in a powder room
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Pinpoint Botanical Accents of Mid-19th Century Persian Mishin Malayer Mat Enhances Richness and Sophistication of Elegant Powder Room

Very small antique Persian rugs can have a tremendous impact on a powder room or other diminutive space. The artful effect of great antique Oriental rugs is magnified in small, enclosed areas. This is vividly seen in this virtuosic circa 1850 Mishin…
Persian Oriental Serapi Antique Rug in Contemporary Living Room
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A Rare 19th-Century Serapi Carpet Enhances the Unique Relationship Between Color and Natural Light in this Southern California Living Room

Streaming California sunlight washes over the exquisite soft turquoise and terracotta hues of this captivating antique Persian Serapi rug, mellowed by time and developing a patina that quietly glows and sparkles in the comfortable, illumined…
Kitchen with Antique Persian Area Size Bakshaish and Caucasian Collectible Rugs
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Area Size Antique Bakshaish and Caucasian Rugs Unify an Expansive Kitchen Through Shared Natural Color

The cherrywood cabinetry and streaming atrium sunlight of this spacious kitchen both find expression in the luminous naturally dyed palettes of these two diminutive, tribal Oriental carpets.  Warm terra cotta tones in the expressive borders…
An antique Bijar Persian rug pairs well with an antique desk
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The Expertly Crafted, Fascinating Design of This Outstanding 19th-Century Bijar (Bidjar) Resonates with the Beautifully Tooled Antique Desk

Clearly the work of master carpet crafts women at the height of their art, this 19th-century Oriental carpet accords well with the exquisite 18th-century ornamental desk and silver ink well in this regal home office. The incredibly nuanced…
Traditional Philadelphia Entryway with Persian Bijar Kelege Antique rug
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This 19th-Century Kurdish Bijar (Bidjar) Corridor Carpet Presents the Perfect Dimensions and Ideal, Rhythmical Pattern Language for an Entry Hall

Just as with people, first impressions are centrally important in homes. The time-softened, rich tones animating the all-over pattern of this antique Persian Kurdish Bijar (Bidjar) corridor rug (a size format known as "kelege") provides an…
Collectible Persian Serapi Antique Rug in contemporary Miami, Florida Living Room
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The Captivating Medallion of a Geometric Antique Serapi Carpet Provides a Perfect Centerpiece to a Contemporary Living Room

The joyful, yet elegant expression of this 19th century Persian Serapi carpet’s eight-petal medallion brings a deeply human interest that immediately draws the eye, especially when surrounded with the custom natural wood coffee table and…
Entrance with Serab Camelhair Persian Rug
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The Elegantly Proportioned Artistry And Warm Camelhair Tones of Antique Persian Serab Carpets Add a Joyful Central Focus to This Grand Foyer

This image is from a whole home project in a massive lakeside family compound in the High Sierras. Very few carpets are equal to the grandeur of the most opulent and ambitious Beaux Arts-inspired interiors.  This very rare room-size antique…
Persian Serapi antique rug in Washington D.C. historic colonial home
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Sitting Room in a Registered Historical Landmark is Embellished with an Antique Persian Serapi Carpet, the Style Most Often Seen in Colonial Homes

This lovingly preserved 18th-century space becomes a delightful world of its own when combined with the handcrafted heritage of an early Persian Oriental folk art carpet.  The Serapi rug's time-softened terracotta red ground instantly harmonizes…
An antique Bakhtiari tribal rug is the focal point of this stunning game room
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A Convivial Atmosphere Created by the Colorful Persian Bakhtiari Carpet Fills This Game Room, Including Its Inimitably Crafted Bar

This image is from a whole home project in a massive lakeside family compound in the High Sierras. This stunning 19th century Bakhtiari carpet’s rich saffron, cobalt blue, coral and green hues create an ambiance, supporting energetic, lively…
ntique Camelhair rug in grand entryway
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Rare 19th-Century Persian Serab Camelhair Carpet Perfectly Matches The Preexisting Carpeting and Decor of This Grand Entry

This image is from a whole home project in a massive lakeside family compound in the High Sierras. The right antique art carpet is surprisingly easy to integrate into a pre-existing decorative scheme.  Here, the delicate latticework and soft…
Traditional Dallas Living Room with Floral Laver Kirman Antique Rug
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The Splendor of 19th-Century Persian Carpets Eminently Unifies the Architecture and Furnishings of a Traditional Environment

Our clients with traditional or historical homes are drawn to 19th-century Oriental carpets for their awe-inspiring craftsmanship, emphasis on beauty and timeless grace. Many wish to emulate the preference for refined floor coverings that their…
Persian Sultanabad Antique Rug in Traditional Miami Florida Condo Dining room
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A Mid-19th Century Persian Bakshaish Rug Animates the Clean Contemporary Lines of This Florida Waterfront Condominium

The modern elegance of this seasonal Florida residence is brilliantly counterbalanced by the abundant spontaneous detail and warm, softened brick red and camel colors of these highly spirited village Persian carpet. Including an antique Serapi…
Ferahan Rug Introduces Room SIze Carpet in Next Room
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A Nearly Two Centuries-old Ivory Ground Feraghan Rug Makes a Striking Introduction to the Rare Room Size Carpet Beyond It.

Clients often enjoy moving free standing small rugs like this to different places in the house or even to their other residences, thereby increasing their enjoyment of their art carpets’ many fine attributes. This eminent collector has honed…
A Persian Kashan antique rug in a peaceful bedroom
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An Early Mohtasham Kashan Brings Timeless Art to a Contemporary Guest Bedroom

One way our clients have found to enjoy one-of-a-kind antique carpets in a bedroom is to use 1-3 of them in lieu of a large Persian rug.  Known for their luxurious wool quality and delicate drawing and colors, an exquisite Mohtasham Kashan…
Persian Serapi Antique Rug in a modern asian inspired dining area
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Modern Architecture Provides Gallery-like Walls and Great Expanses of Floor for Displays of Art.

As well as adding rich, mature color and fascinating artistry, antique Persian art carpets contribute important elements of warmth and refinement to the cutting edge modern decor. They also effectively define space in open floor plans.  Both…
Antique rug Persian Mohtasham Kashan in San Francisco Living Room
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Living Room in Collector’s Pied-a-Terre Offers Grand Views of Rare Persian Carpet and the San Francisco Skyline

Fine contemporary furniture with its elegant, clean lines and delicate legs offers striking views of the art on the floor. From the most renowned of the court-inspired weaving styles, this 170-year-old Persian Mohtasham Kashan carpet provides…
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A Showpiece Mid-19th Century Sultanabad Persian Carpet Provides a Stirring Counterpoint to the Elegant Lines of a Contemporary Dining Room

When invigorated by shimmering sunlight, the stunning color palette and stylized allover floral designs of the best antique Oriental Sultanabad village carpets impart a special energy to a room that makes it a magnetic focus -- both of the decor…
Bedroom with antique persian Tabriz rugs
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The Subdued Artistry of Two Complementary Persian Tabriz Rugs Provides an Understated Accent to a Tranquil Bedroom Décor

This image is from a whole home project in a massive lakeside family compound in the High Sierras. The restful low contrast aesthetic of antique Persian Tabriz rugs woven in the style of the famed Hadji Jalili workshop make them the perfect…
Bakhtiari and Heriz antique rugs are displayed in a game room
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Antique Persian Bakhtiari Carpet and Heriz Rug Contribute a Bold, Masculine Quality to This Distinguished Game Room

This image is from a whole home project in a massive lakeside family compound in the High Sierras. A second style of geometric Persian rug from Heriz that enhances the sitting area pairs well with the bold and colorful antique Bakhtiari carpet…
Lake Tahoe Mansion with Spectacular Bidjar Rug
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Striking 19th-Century Bijar (Bidjar) Persian Rug With Majestic Center Medallion Provides the Ideal Decorative Solution For Expansive Passageway In Traditional Home

This image is from a whole home project in a massive lakeside family compound in the High Sierras. Only particular Oriental carpets have sufficient character to ground a voluminous space and unify the panoply of color, textural treatments, and…
Suite of Antique Persian Rugs in an elegant great room
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Wonderfully Compatible Art-level Antique Persian Rugs Naturally Unify This Majestic Room and Complete the Sense of Grandeur

FEATURED IN OUR NEW BROCHURE,Vol. 29, No. 1. This image is from a whole home project in a massive lakeside family compound in the High Sierras. Here, each of the two 9×12 Feraghan Sarouk rugs and and a 11×18 antique Persian Veramin carpets…
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Suite of Four Exquisite Antique Persian Rugs Work in Concert To Create Symphonic Effect In Grand European-Inspired Interior

This image is from a whole home project in a massive lakeside family compound in the High Sierras. Rather than pursuing a single palace-size Persian carpet, the homeowners decided to employ a harmonious series of room size and oversize antique…
Agra Antique Rug in Grand traditional Los Angeles California Sitting room persian Rugs
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The Spaciousness and Ethereal Light Tones of an Oversize Mid-19th-Century Indian Amritsar Rug Infuse Delicacy Into a Grand Sunroom

19th-century Indian Amritsar and Agra carpets have a unique ability to convey an understated nuance even in very large rugs.  The soft gold and mulberry filigree of this exquisite oversize circa 1850 Indian Amritsar rugs fills this Neoclassical…
Antique Persian Tabriz rug in a modern lobby
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Modern Architecture and Contemporary Art Seamlessly Integrate with an Antique Persian Hadji Jallili (Haji Jalili) Tabriz Rug

An eclectic mix spanning three centuries, the great architecture, wall and floor art, and elegantly stylish furniture in the lobby of this professional office combine to create a memorable space.  Warming and unifying the refined seating…
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Two Connoisseur Level Antique Persian Carpets Provide an Impressive Ground to the Stunning Vaulted Ceilings of this Big Sky Lodge’s Living Room

FEATURED IN OUR NEW BROCHURE, Vol. 29, No. 1. Adorning this glorious space with superlative rugs was of great importance to our clients and they chose two extraordinary and compatible pieces to aptly complete this inspiring room. The delightful…
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Categories of Antique Rugs & Carpets

Tribal   Antique tribal rugs were woven using geometric patterns with a looser weave and generally only in small formats. The patterns had been handed down for countless generations in an oral tradition until the very early 20th century.…
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Caring for Antique Carpets

"Maintenance" may seem like a word better suited to vintage automobiles, but fine antique Oriental rugs—like all objet d'arts—benefit enormously from proper custodial care. Connoisseurs understand the importance of protecting their investments,…
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Antique Rug and Carpet Care Guide

An antique Persian rug or carpet, as with any valuable art object, needs periodic care to assure lasting beauty and value. By taking a few simple precautions, your older carpet, whether it's a 70-year-old vintage rug or an antique carpet…
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Antique Oriental Rug Care

View helpful guidelines on the proper care & maintenance of antique Oriental rugs including cleaning, restoration, padding & storage.
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Collecting & Connoisseurship

Take advantage of our great expertise in building, honing & displaying an antique rug collection. Read tips on connoisseurship.
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Decorating With Antique Rugs

Learn how to decorate with antique Oriental rugs through our series of articles & pictures.

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Enjoy our print catalogs in interactive & PDF formats & view informative videos about antique Persian rugs & Oriental carpets.
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Art Connoisseurs Strategically Utilize Both Floors and Walls to Display Antique Rug Collection.

It is not unusual for antique rug connoisseurs to find every opportunity to display their woven treasures.  These carpet collectors in the Western states are among the many who adorn both floors and walls. Note each 19th century tribal rug…

President Jan David Winitz On Claremont Rug Company’s Mission

Published in Art Daily Magazine | October 2013 Oakland, CA - Editors note: On the eve of the 33rd anniversary of the opening of Claremont Rug Company, we asked founder and president Jan David Winitz to take a few minutes to discuss how…
Persian Kashan antique rugs and contemporary art in modern Los Angeles California living room

Summary of Antique Mahajiran Sarouk Rugs

Located in West Central Persia, Sarouk was a weaving region renowned in the 19th century for its high quality, artistically distinctive carpets. The best Sarouk carpets of this period are termed “Ferahan (or “Faraghan”) Sarouks” and…

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Antique Palace Size Rugs

Among the most prized antique Oriental carpets in the Claremont Rug Company inventory are those in expansive palace sizes. Defined as rugs in sizes between 11 x 21 to 19 x 30 feet, our 19th century and early 20th century palace size…
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Summary of Antique Hadji Jallili (Haji Jalili) Tabriz Rugs

On the Silk Route the city of Tabriz was one of the major centers of the world as early as the 11th century. Serving as the first seat of the royal Savafid workshops, Tabriz antique carpet designers may have brought the curved line used in…
ountain Cabin Featuring a Rich Antique Sultanabad Persian Rug in Rustic Great room
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Palace Size Antique Sultanabad Rug Brings Together Multiple Seating Areas in Mountain Cabin

Featured in our Brochure, Vol. 28, No. 2. A palace-size antique carpet effectively unifies a large room with a tall ceiling. This can be aptly seen in this 17x24 19th century Sultanabad rug in the living room of a cabin near the edge of Grand…
Persian Kashan antique rugs and contemporary art in modern Los Angeles California living room

Summary of Antique Bakshaish Rugs

19th-century Bakshaish Persian carpets are a hallmark of our collection, widely sought after for their deeply inspired artistry and tribal design aesthetic. The finest antique Oriental Bakshaish (also spelled Bakhshayesh or Bakshish) offer…
Oversized 19th Century Persian Carpet Inspires Living Room Colors
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Soft Warm Colors in a 150 Year Old Persian Oversize Carpet Inspires Palette of Colors for Gracious Living Room

The extremely inviting ambiance of this formal living room stems from the agile use of several soft greens and golds in the exquisite, understated fabrics to play off the persimmons of the oversize 19th century Sultanabad carpet and the teal…
Los Angels California Spanish Home with modern sculpture and Persian Isfahan antique rug in entryway
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80-Year-Old Persian Carpet and Modern Ceramic Sculpture Greet Guests Under the Grand Architecture of this Traditional Home

The organic, rough hewn ceramic sculpture by Peter Voulkos is displayed in the entryway on top of its artistic opposite, a finely woven Persian Isfahan floral carpet.  Together they set the stage for the engaging experience of interacting with…
Vintage Kashan Rug Echoes Modern Art in Living Room
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Stunningly Crafted Vintage Persian Kashan Carpet Supports the Creativity Celebrated in This View of Art Collectors’ Living Room

Conversation and activity groupings are created with the use of a series of vintage Persian carpets of different styles.  A small room size Kashan rug holds the seating area under the silkscreen by American photorealist Chuck Close echoing…
Persian Kashan antique rugs and contemporary art in modern Los Angeles California living room
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Early 20th-Century Persian Floral Carpets Add Artistic Juxtaposition in Contemporary Art Collectors’ Living Room

A well-choreographed room combining numerous mediums of modern art with playful, stylish furnishings is anchored by the deep colors and myriad details of three fine vintage Persian city carpets. Click Here to see our antique Persian rugs now…
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Summary of Antique Ferahan & Ferahan Sarouk Rugs

Designed for a regional aristocratic clientele, the Ferahan region of West Central Persia developed a distinctive rug weaving tradition in the 19th century that blended geometric influences from the surrounding tribes and villages with more…