Oriental Rugs of The Antiquarian Heritage Collection

In addition to the Pyle collection, Alonzo Weston Kimball, a connoisseur of fine arts, gave the collection of textiles to the library.

These one-of-a kind textiles, were hand tied in the nineteenth century by Middle Eastern nomadic tribes. Included are very fine examples of weaving for Palaces and royalty families. This art form was a mainstay of the economies of ancient Persia, Caucasius, and Central Asia.

The donor of these textiles intended to create a true collection, that is, a broad survey of examples of this specialized art form from a variety of nomadic tribes. The collection of these textiles together is much more valuable than the sum of each part. These textiles were originally displayed at the Carnegie (Kellogg Public) Library on Jefferson Street.

All of these Oriental Rugs are described and shown in the below photo gallery and they are also listed below the photo gallery. Enjoy!

Oriental Rug Descriptions

Afgan-Bluchastan, Circa 1900 Hamadan, Circa 1900 Kurdish (cabastan), Circa 1900            Bidjar, Circa 1900 Sarouk, Circa 1890 Prayer Rug, Circa 1800’s Khorasson, Circa 1900 Feraghan Sarouk, Circa 1890 Silk Tabriz, Circa 1870 Belouchistan, Circa 1900 Tekke-Bokhara, Circa 1895 Hamadan, Circa 1900 Kazak, Circa 1890

SoujBoylak, Circa 1900 Hamadan, Circa 1900 Sarouk (Bidjar pattern), Circa 1900 Goshghai (Kurdish), Circa 1900 Shiraz, Circa 1900 Carabagh, Circa 1890 Princess Bokhara-Yoden, Circa 1900 Kazak, Circa 1900 Chi Chi, Circa 1880 Saraban, Circa 1900 Serab, Circa 1900 Hamadan, Circa 1900

Also visit the other areas showing The Antiquarian Heritage Collection: Historic Works and Artworks.