Keziah (4x7) Moody Hezar-jarib kilims were originally designed

Hezar-jarib kilims were originally designed to be used as protective covers to store more valuable pile carpets

all-over geometric repeat

Tribal influences are evident in heavily geometric motifs and bold colors

Sultanabad rugs often feature bold

Larger room-sized rugs were likely woven on commission

Keziah (4x7) Moody Hezar-jarib kilims were originally designedDescription Chinese Art Deco rugs were predominantly produced in the 1920s and early 1930s. Traditional Chinese motifs (peonies, dragons, clouds, lotus flowers) were combined with the angular, often asymmetric layouts made popular in the western Art Deco movement. Layouts often featured expansive 'negative space' to allow the striking colors and isolated motifs to command attention. Two manufacturers dominated this era: American Walter Nichols, who