Rare Antique Ziegler Rug, Persian

A very unusual and rare open field antique Ziegler rug with a finer weave than normal.  The border is typical of Ziegler weavings with a repeating flower and vine design, but the wonderful open steel blue field was used in the design very rarely.  Some subtle changes in the pale blue background we can see as definitive lines going across the rug which often is mistaken for wear or restoration.  It is actually a dye change which we use the term 'abrash' for.  Antique Ziegler rugs and carpets are some of the most desirable carpets and rugs from the late 19th century and are beautiful coverings for the floor.

Condition wise it is fairly good, with some lower areas of pile and minimal wear showing on some of the outer edges of the rug. Structurally it is absolutely fine, all outer steel blue edge is showing all the way round, so hardly any losses here. No restoration has been done to this 130 year old rug, as it would tarnish the charm of this rare Ziegler rug.  We include underlay with every carpet or rug and this would aid keeping this rug secure and flat on the floor, which also helps to preserve the rugs condition.

In 1883, Ziegler and Co, of Manchester, England established a Persian carpet manufacture in Sultanabad Persia, which employed designers from major western department stores such as B. Altman & Co of New York and  Liberty, to modify 16th- and 17th-century Eastern designs for the more restrained western taste. Using highly developed dying techniques, and the best artisans from the region, the Ziegler Co created rugs with bold all-over patterns and with softer palettes than their vibrant Persian counterparts.

We offer the service of viewing any of our antique carpets & rugs in-situ in London, Surrey, Hampshire & all over the UK by appointment.  Purchase this rug online and we will ship it securely to your home with rug underlay.

Farnham Antique Carpets are specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners. Varying from antique tribal rugs woven in the Caucasus to classical Persian carpets dating from the mid 19th century to the early 20th century.

As members of the BADA - The British Antique Dealers Association and LAPADA - The Association of Art & Antique Dealers we adhere to strict guide lines as affiliated members and pride ourselves on maintaining its high standards. We exhibit at the BADA fair in Chelsea, London every March and the LAPADA Fair in Mayfair, London every September.