Antique Persian rugs bestow to myriad spaces an unrivaled and invigorating dynamism. This is all the more apparent and enlivening when combined with traditional furnishings and neutral color schemes. In this refined setting, the jovial, complementary hues and abstract patterns between the Bakshaish camelhair rug and larger Serapi add an almost modern art sensibility that empowers a tremendous visual interest without distracting from the overall sophisticated décor. Each village weaving sparkles in contrast to the luxuriantly dark wooden flooring serving as chromatic mediators between the light and dark elements in this well-apportioned living room. Each one-in-the-world piece invests an expressive folkloric appearance that informs an exquisitely successful syncretism between a formal and more casual aesthetic.

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Thanks to the timeless immediacy of its evocative natural colors and engagingly abstracted botanical imagery, this superb antique Bakshaish carpet enhances the fluid contours and direct, clearly expressed forms of this contemporary space. The spacious arrangement of motifs and unassuming balance that are a specialty of this 19th-century village weaving group evokes the comfortable, casual atmosphere this homeowner intended to create with his furnishings and accessories. Warm mocha, soft periwinkle, cobalt are the time-softened tones in the rug that resonate instantly with the abstract canvas in the room, revealing a shared affinity for dynamic color juxtaposition. Note how the astoundingly animated yet subtle abrash striation within the carpet amplifies the nuances of wood grain in the Eames armchair, sideboard and flooring, enhancing their visual interest and reinforcing the sense of organic movement and texture in a way that profoundly enriches and immerses the viewer.

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The soaring artistry of the very best 19th century Persian carpets is often the key focal point by which a distinguished décor excels, making possible captivating heights of refinement and enjoyment that may otherwise be out of reach. Such is the case with this exceptional allover Bakshaish carpet, which provides the defining feature of a grand entertaining space. The deeply personal, continual variation of its spacious allover pattern and extraordinary sapphire blue to aquamarine abrash striation of the oversize carpet animate the high-ceiling space in a way impossible to duplicate. Rustic hand-hewn beams, flagstone hearth and tasteful fabrics all are defined by their fascinating interactions with this art-level 19th century carpet, allowing each to achieve an even more satisfying resonance.

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The casual, comfortable elegance of this inviting California home is magnificently enhanced by a one-of-a-kind 19th century Bakshaish carpet.  A glowing vinery-filled reserve of soft sand immediately resonates with the diffuse earth tones of the room, while a sensitively abrash-striated floating medallion of stunning aquamarine blue recalls the sunlit space just outside.  Its rare oversize dimensions are uniquely appropriate to the high-ceilinged great room.  The weaving’s folk art character and joyful, playful spontaneity cheerfully establish an atmosphere where family and guests can find stimulating, enjoyable company.

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Supported by bright sunlight from an urban home’s floor-to-ceiling windows, a 19th-century Bakshaish Persian village carpet’s camelhair adds a stunning element to this San Francisco executive’s high-rise pied-a-terre. This well preserved antique carpet’s collectible quality is unmistakable. Its original geometric design takes a starring role among the constellation of eclectic Near-Eastern art and furnishings, establishing interesting relationships with each one. The Bakshaish’s subtle abrash coloration and age-old patina is reflected in the high-collectible Caucasian Khila Baku that hangs as wall art in the rear corner, as well as in the distressed wooden surfaces of the antique panel doors, rustic stool and low sofa. The intricately carved surfaces immediately resonate with the faceted geometric carpet design, which also skillfully manages light and dark space. Minimalist modern architecture provides the perfect foil to intensify this deeply personal room, blending East and West influences into an immersive and continually rewarding artistic experience. Note the two rugs hanging folded above the carved doors, ready to be unfurled for a quiet evening of enjoyment.

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The impact of art-level antique Oriental rugs hung on the wall in coordination with art of other mediums can be spectacular. The unadorned field of this rare 19th-century Persian Bakshaish Camelhair rug accentuates the bronze sculpture, while the colors and graphics of its borders interplay perfectly with the pedestal.

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Supported by bright sunlight from an urban home’s floor-to-ceiling windows, a 19th-century Serapi village carpet’s camelhair adds a stunning element to this San Francisco executive’s high-rise pied-a-terre. This well preserved antique carpet’s collectible quality is unmistakable. Its original geometric design takes a starring role among the constellation of eclectic Near-Eastern art and furnishings, establishing interesting relationships with each one. The Serapi’s subtle abrash coloration and age-old patina is reflected in the high-collectible Caucasian Khila Baku that hangs as wall art in the rear corner, as well as in the distressed wooden surfaces of the antique panel doors, rustic stool and low sofa. The intricately carved surfaces immediately resonate with the faceted geometric carpet design, which also skillfully manages light and dark space. Minimalist modern architecture provides the perfect foil to intensify this deeply personal room, blending East and West influences into an immersive and continually rewarding artistic experience. Note the two rugs hanging folded above the carved doors, ready to be unfurled for a quiet evening of enjoyment.

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An abundance of textures, intriguing colors and atmospheric lighting effects imbue this folkloric circa 1850 Bakshaish art rug with extraordinary presence, particularly in the context of an intimate wine cellar. The Persian village carpet’s rhythmic abrash striation imparts a tremendous sense of depth and movement that influences every aspect of the brick-paneled room, making the space seem much more exotic and engaging. The colored marble, ornate walnut scrollwork, gilded frame and even unadorned brick all find parallels in the Bakshaish rug’s extraordinary natural color palette. Note how the striking azure blue of the striated reserve establishes an immediate resonance with the sky of the watercolor painting, both acting as apertures that enlarge and enhance the viewer’s experience. The folkloric art carpet’s high quality, expertly dyed wool provides an additional dimension of luxury.

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Larger scale, allover Bakshaish rugs are the rug choice among connoisseurs for their unusually effective interaction with a room’s larger furnishings and décor. Yet, their artistry is often just as successful- or even more so–when presented on its own, as the central feature of a space. Here, a family has become so entranced by the luminous colors and continuously changing motifs of their 3rd quarter, 19th-century Bakshaish Camelhair rug that they have chosen to place furniture only along the room’s edges, so its artistry can be experienced without interruption. In this context, its shimmering gilded ground shines with even greater potency, filling the space with its luminosity and a profound sense of continuous movement and depth. Delightful rare accents of sapphire and robin’s egg blue take on even greater presence as the relationships between each element can be explored fully and contemplated at length.

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FEATURED IN OUR NEW BROCHURE, Vol. 29, No. 1. The hallway niche surrounding this grand piano becomes an inviting, intimate destination within the home thanks to the addition of five 19th century Oriental art rugs. The juxtaposition of the two 3×5 highly collectible Ferahan rugs (foreground) with a South Persian tribal Khamseh rug (under piano), a piece from the Caucasus Mountains (hall, left) and an early Bakshaish runner (border barely shows in upper right) is perfect for this eclectic atmosphere of art appreciation, as they call the viewer to enjoy each performance in turn. Of course, the voices of the antique Oriental rug weavers also work as a brilliant harmony, their rare hues bringing together the diffuse light of a Tiffany stained glass light box, Tiffany lamps and atmospheric oil paintings.

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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 carpet in living room area, these clients’ choice of 19th century Persian village rugs adds a deeply personal, expressive quality to this elegant modern interior.  Waves of rhythmic abrash striation in the Bakshaish rug’s eye-catching azure blue border tastefully evoke the waters nearby.

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