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Amazing 16th Century Antique Flemish Silk And Wool Old Testament Biblical Tapestry Depicting Joseph Meeting His Brothers, Circa Date: 16th Century. By the 16th century, much of the tapestry weaving industry was centered in France, Flanders, and several Flemish cities. For the next hundred years, Flemish tapestries would set a new standard in technique, color and intricacy of the designs. These captivating antique tapestries were much sought-after, and finding one today is a special treat. So it is exciting to be able to offer this fine example of 16th-century Flemish tapestry weaving along with its interesting story.

• Color: Brown/Navy.
• Origin: Belgium Flemish Tapestries.
• Style: Tapestry.

Fully terminated transparent gem quality spodumene var. kunzite with intense vibrant pink color all throughout the crystals. The crystal faces are deeply striated with a glassy luster. The vibrant pink color at its c-axis. Damage free.

Elegant Modern Transitional Geometric Design Rug, Country of Origin: Pakistan, Circa date: Modern. This modern rug, from our collection of modern transitional rugs, features a unique pattern and design that is both charming and attractive. The rug pattern is made in a manner that gives the impression of a geometric architectural design. That said, the pattern itself was created without a border or symmetry. This give it a feel as through there is a lot more happening, as if the design extends and radiates outwards far beyond what we can see.

• Origin: Pakistani Rugs
• Style: Transitional Rugs

A Beautiful and Rare Antique Mennonite American Quilt, circa date: 1860. This rare, Mennonite antique America quilt from the 1860s is a real treasure, as there are few that have survived. The Mennonites are a branch of the Amish community that broke off in the 1860s over disagreements with the Old Order Amish. The Amish are a group of Pennsylvania Dutch immigrants to America who are known for adherence to strict religious beliefs and conservative views. Their women are notably known for their skill in quilt making.

• Origin: American Rugs

While traveling in Greece in the early 1960s, Maija Isola got inspired by the movement of water and depicted it in several fabric prints, including Seireeni (siren) from 1964. Named after the mythological sirens, the pattern also recalls the enchanting singing that lured sailors into dangerous waters.

This extremely luxurious and aesthetically charming antique Oriental rug - a smaller scatter size antique Oriental Agra Indian carpet that was knotted by hand during the end of the nineteenth century. With its beautiful use of colors and usually soft texture, there is no doubt that this antique rug is a beautiful and remarkable achievement in rug weaving.

• Origin: India rugs.
• Style: Agra rugs.
• This beautiful antique Agra rug features ivory flora against a crimson ground.

The gorgeous rugs of the Beni Ourain tribes of Morocco are classics that have remained popular throughout the decades. Their primitive Berber rug designs have a uniqueness that has inspired artists and interior designers since the mid-20th century. Now, they are still a part of the contemporary design vocabulary. Only now, artists are giving them new life and an updated style that is in alignment with modern style trends.

Kars is a region of Turkey that is known for rugs that feature precise geometric designs and a rustic quality that is perfect for an informal setting, kitchen, or any room of the home. Rugs from Kars often feature large-scale designs, similar to those that you find in Turkish rugs from other regions of Anatolia. They also resemble Caucasian rugs in many ways. The region has been home to many people throughout the centuries, and each of them left their imprint on the artistry and design of rugs produced by local Kurdish tribes.

• Origin: Turkish rugs.
• Style: Kars rugs.