Antique Rugs
Since the establishment of the Silk Road many centuries
ago, the trade in luxury goods to and from the Orient has brought the
peoples of many cultures together. Minasian Rug Company continues the
traditions of Old World craftsmen and merchants who treasured fine
Oriental rugs as both home accessory and cultural art. Whether they
were produced in an austere nomadic setting, a small village workshop
or in sophisticated urban weaving centers, they represent a highly
personal expression of cultural identity and esthetic creativity. Our
collection of antique rugs from the 18th, 19th
and early 20th centuries offers the finest craftsmanship in
weaving and features handspun wool, pure natural dyes and time honored
designs and color palette.
Our selection ranges from smaller accent or collector’s
pieces, including tribal bags and trappings, through a wide range of
standard room sizes to gallery-size, palace and court carpets. While
all the rug producing countries are well represented, we have
particularly strong collections of Caucasian, Baluchi, Kurdish and
Turkmen tribal rugs as well as early Persian and European workshop
originals. Any of our antique rugs can be delivered to your home
(anywhere in the continental US) so that you can determine the
suitability of its size, color and design in your own surroundings.
That often includes observing the richness of texture and color in
both bright sunlight and evening light conditions. Contrary to popular
opinion, fine antique rugs are quite durable and (with regular
cleaning and repair) are ready for another hundred years of enjoyment
in your home or office.
Armen and Carnig Minasian were raised (literally) on
Oriental rugs and bring with them the appreciation, understanding and
expertise in fine old carpets that have spanned three generations. As
collectors themselves, they have never lost their enthusiasm for
finding just the right piece for their clients and they welcome the
opportunity to put their full resources at your disposal.
For a personal consultation, call our toll-free number
at 877-864-7070.
