Vintage Dhurrie Cotton Rug - C. 1940-1950 - 10'6" X 14'
Burnished by time and imbued with history, our unrivaled collection of vintage and antique rugs has been curated with an artist's eye for uncommon beauty, character, quality and provenance. Crafted by generations of nomadic weavers, villagers and historic workshops, each rug is made by hand and tells a unique story of a place and a people, expressing their craft in one-of-a-kind creations. From the royal carpets of Agra to masterful French Aubussons, the jewel motifs of classical Persians to the geometry of Turkish Oushaks, our singular rugs represent the world's finest rug-making traditions.
Dhurrie rugs, woven throughout India for centuries, represent a versatile flat-weave tradition used historically in homes and palaces. Admired for their practicality, cultural continuity and understated design, they typically feature simple geometric layouts, striped patterns or stylized motifs that reflect regional aesthetics. Woven on horizontal or vertical looms – often in cotton or wool – they offer a lightweight, durable and fully reversible surface. Dhurries remain an essential part of India's long-standing weaving heritage.