HEIRLOOM Purveyor of Rare and Unusual Rugs. Brooklyn, NYC.

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We strive to create a comfortable atmosphere that welcomes conversation and learning. Let us share our love of this ancient tradition with you on your next visit to the neighborhood. Open Tuesdays to Sundays from 12-6.

Create an Atmosphere

We love assisting with special projects no matter large or small. Let us help you set the tone for your next hospitality installation or create the perfect custom piece to warm up your new commercial space.

Tell Your Story

Our rugs can help craft your brand narrative grounding your presentation with authenticity and character.

Make an Impression

Vintage and antique rugs add warmth and create an atmosphere in almost any setting. We offer rentals for film & tv, editorials, art installations and special events like performances and weddings. Find the perfect accent for your next special event or project.

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We offer specialized cleaning and repair services that will help your rug stay vibrant and beautiful for generations to come. We offer both in-house and on-site services. Learn more.

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If you can't visit in person we offer a selection of our inventory online. Check back every Monday for new additions!

Gifts under $500

SELECTED NEW ARRIVALS

A few of our newest pieces. Check out all of our New Arrivals

It features a well-balanced and graphic all-over design in green, teal, brick, beige, canary yellow, and coral on a dark navy ground. An alternating palmette main border on a brick ground frames the composition and is flanked by two minor borders of simple meanders that each use a distinctive blue to a great visual effect. The large scale all-over pattern and vibrant and colorful palette against the navy ground are a stunning combination and very impactful in this size.

Electric All Over Heriz Rug - 8'11 x 12'2

$12,500.00

It features repeat red and ivory ground medallions on a navy ground full of flora and fauna including the charming addition of various animals added to the top of the composition. It features a main border of 8 pointed stars stars surrounded by multiple minor borders in an array of diagonal stripes and interlocks. The borders really sparkle while showcasing the extensive palette of reds, blues, greens, browns, yellow and ivory Wonderfully finished with extra embellishments like the candy cane selvedge and c

Rare Qashqa'i Runner - 3’1 x 15’3

$4,750.00

This rug was handwoven in Veramin during the early 20th century.

It features a classic mina khani design in a wide array of tones including red, pink, blue, green, purple and yellow which really pop against the deep surmah or blue/black ground. Uncharacteristically, a red and blue Laleh Abbasi pattern is utilized for the main border and flanked by ivory ground minor borders. Laleh Abbasi patterning is almost always used as a guard border around the perimeter of a rug. Other unique details include

Mina Khani Veramin Runner - 3’4 x 9’7

$1,750.00

This Shirvan was handwoven during the early 20th century in the Eastern Caucasus.

It features an allover design in diagonal rows on an earthy red ground. The field is composed of tree-like forms each surrounded by rosettes. In between each tree-like form are a geometric flower and a form with opposing bird-like figures.

Antique Shirvan Rug - 5’7 x 10’6

$2,750.00

FEATURED RUG

Serene & Enchanting Baotou Rug

One of our new favorites! A serene and enchanting nature scene in the style of classical Chinese landscape painting known as Shan Shui. Shan Shui painting has been described as an object for the viewer's mind as it endeavors to capture the emotions and rhythms of nature. It is strongly connected to Taoist traditions where people are encouraged to maintain a symbiotic relationship with the ebbs and flows of the natural world.

A simple palette composed of brown, white and an array of blues that range from turquoise to midnight blue is strikingly composed showcasing both proficiency in indigo dyeing and command in its application

his Boatou rug was woven in Northern China during the early 20th century.

It features a nature scene in the style of classical Chinese landscape painting known as Shan Shui. The vertical composition of the rug invites the viewer to travel through the scene starting in the foreground and moving up to the tree and continuing to the night sky. Shan Shui painting has been described as an object for the viewer's mind as it endeavors to capture the emotions and rhythms of nature. Taoism

Serene & Enchanting Baotou Rug - 2'11 x 5’10

$1,750.00

This Sarouk was handwoven during the middle of the 20th century.

The composition is composed of various weeping willows and floral bouquets in a pleasing palette of blues, reds and pinks on a pale yellow ground. This patterning is uncharacteristic of Sarouk weaving and more commonly associated with Kashan. Nicely framed by a distinctive red and yellow dual ground interlock border.

Unusual Mid Century Weeping Willow Sarouk Rug - 6’3 x 10’1

$2,950.00

This Tabriz rug was handwoven during the early 20th century.

It features an all-over design of penguin-like botehs waddling row by row in alternating directions. The botehs shift slightly in proportion and placement giving the composition a wavy feel. Adding to the funky feel and nature of the rug the weaving style begins to change near the top from a crisper weave to a looser one while the colors used slowly begin to shift as the new weaver presumably began to run out of the original yarn.

Funky Antique Tabriz Rug - 4’6 x 6’

$2,850.00

Hereke It features a directional tree of life motif with a central flowering vase. The ivory mihrab mihrab is formed by two deep navy top cornices each supported by a pillar. The whole is framed by a birght turqoise border of alternating palmettes. The silk pile accentuates exquisite tones of reds, pinks, oranges, greens, yellows and three distinct and exceptional blue tones. Very finely woven of dense high quality silk

Luxurious Silk Hereke Rug - 3'4 x 5'9

$3,750.00

Bidjar a central geometric rosette medallion in blues, coral, chocolate and canary yellow with scalloped white perimeter and flanked by two teardrop medallions. The central medallion sits on an well executed allover herati design on a rich red ground witt four cornices of flowering vases. Framed by three equally sized borders that include a central navy palmette border sandwiched between whimsical matching borders which each feature a parade of peacocks on coral grounds. Well balanced design, masterful

Room Sized Antique Bidjar Rug - 8'8 x 12'

$8,500.00

This Art Deco rug was handwoven in Tientsin, China during the second quarter of the 20th century.

This Deco rug features a central dragon surrounded by additional dragons in each of it's four corners all atop an open golden yellow ground framed by a thick unadorned navy border. The scaly and serpentine dragons come in a variety of tones and are each surrounded by colorful cloudbands which emphasize that they are in flight. In China the dragon is often depicted winglessly flying through clouds. I

Chinese Deco Dragons Rug - 8'10 x 11'6

$3,250.00 Sold out

BALUCH BALISHT It features a geometric trellis motif in a variety of earthy reds and deep greens on a camel ground. The Baluch are masters of accomplishing a lot with a limited palette most often with the strategic use of white as us seen in the borders. This balisht has it's original kilim back still intact and which employs thick stripes of reds, blues, brown and purple.

Antique Baluch Balisht - 1’8 x 2’8

$475.00

This Baluch rug was handwoven during the early 20th century in Afghanistan.

It features two octagonal Turkmen guls on a red ground and framed by a border of hourglass and cruciform shapes. Rich saturated tones and nice interplay between light and dark. It has original kilim ends on top and bottom that are each embellished with their own weft float pattern. This balisht has it's original kilim back still intact and which employs thick stripes of red, orange, brown and ivory.

Salar Khani Baluch Balisht - 1’6 x 3’3

$650.00

Antique Baluch Balisht - 1’6 x 2'9

$450.00

DEAL OF MONTH

Handsome Leshgi Star Rug

This Shirvan rug was woven in the Caucasus during the late 19th century. It features three powerful leshgi stars on an earthy red ground full of various rosettes and protection symbols. A very handsome palette of blues, reds, greens, and aubergine is accentuated by glowing coral and orange among other tones.