Vintage and Antique Rugs: Museum Insights and Collector Resources

For our antique pieces, quality and authenticity are our highest priorities. To research provenances and historical patterns, we rely on globally recognized resources alongside our five decades of personal experience. Expert portals like Jozan.net serve as essential databases for rug enthusiasts, while the textile collections of international museums provide the vital historical context for our one-of-a-kind vintage rugs.

Research & Academic Collections: Antique Rug Art in the UK and US
The scientific classification and appreciation of antique textile art have a prestigious heritage in the English-speaking world. For collectors interested in the historical evolution of weaving techniques and motifs, the following institutions offer world-class reference collections and digital archives:

• Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A), London: Home to one of the most extensive and significant historical carpet collections in the world. It is an essential resource for researching early Islamic, Persian, and Turkish weaving, including the world-famous Ardabil Carpet.
• The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met), New York: The Met's Department of Islamic Art houses an incredible array of 16th and 17th-century rugs. Their Antonio Ratti Textile Center is a leading facility for the study and preservation of rare textiles.
• The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum, Washington D.C.: A premier institution dedicated entirely to the textile arts. Its vast collection includes over 20,000 pieces, offering unparalleled insights into the cultural history of handmade rugs from five continents.
• Jozan Magazine: The leading international platform for rug news and auction results. It is the ideal tool for real-time market analysis, provenance research, and staying updated on global antique rug trends.