Description
top 3 jpeg are:
1920's antique Azerbaijan runner 3'4" x 7'4" reds/blues/tan animals and flowers
last 3 jpegs are:
1940's Persian Meshkin runner 2'8" x 4'9" peach/bbrown/blk/aqua animals and geometric
Category
Rugs and Carpets
Medium
Both carpets are made of wool
Distinguishing marks
both have animals on them one with flowers (reds) one with abstract/geometrics
Date Period
1920's for the red and 1940's for the peach
Weight
n/a
Price Paid (If known)
Handed down in the family
For Sale?
Yes
Photos
Re: Antique Oriental Carpets w/ animals
They are quite beautiful and blend in with\ any decor
Re: Antique Oriental Carpets w/ animals
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azerbaijani_rug
Carpet Zilli “Zilli”/Kilim check out both these type rugs..(discriptions.)
Now here is what I think you have,azerbaijan Baku rug
http://essenziale-hd.com/2012/10/05/azerbaijani-carpets-8-things-you-ne…
I hope this helps, as for worth? I'm in no way an expert. but they do sell for a good price.
where and when did you get this/? little history can help with age.