Antique kilims
Mischioff Antiques
The art of carpet weaving is one of the oldest crafts in human history. Antique carpets tell this centuries-long history of the trade in hand-knotted carpets .
Even today, the classic oriental carpet great importance. The traditional craft was passed down from generation to generation and has since developed in many directions.
Our Mischioff Antiques section offers antique collectibles of various provenances: antique carpets from the Caucasus, Iran, Turkey and China. Let yourself be enchanted by the charm of the classic carpet and discover the diverse collection from Mischioff.
Antique collectibles and classic unique items
Whether classic Persian carpets , Anatolian and Caucasian designs or artistic Chinese carpets - Mischioff Antiques offers something special for every lover of classic carpets. Despite their age of up to 150 years, the antique carpets are in excellent condition - true craftsmanship that lasts for generations.
The traditional Weaving of the carpets is an important prerequisite for the high quality of the carpets. Only vegetable dyes were used to dye the wool, which ensure an interesting and balanced play of colors. Classic masterpieces were created in a traditional way, carefully crafted entirely by hand.
Mischioff AG owns a rich treasure trove of antique collectibles from Anatolia, China, Persia and the Caucasus. The Antiques Collection is characterized by rare antique carpets. The hand-picked collection is a real heart of the traditional Swiss company.
Antique carpets delight lovers all over the world with their special charm and fascinating patterns and colors. Each region of origin has its own techniques and special forms of expression that can be used to classify and evaluate the carpets. The exquisite collection can be viewed on request in the Mischioff showroom .
Antique kilims
The weaving of kilims has a centuries-old tradition. Depending on their origin, they have a variety of patterns and motifs: images of plants and all kinds of animals through to special symbols - they express feelings such as satisfaction and happiness.
If they are around 60 to 90 years old, they are considered semi-antique woven carpets; if they are 100 years old, Kelim carpets are considered antique by connoisseurs.
The majority of our antique woven carpets come from the Caucasus, which delight with their partly geometric, partly floral motifs. The stylish Kasak, Shirvan and Karabagh Kilim as well as the graceful Soumak and Verne are not only highly collectible, but are also extremely decorative in today's interiors.
Various Anatol and Van Kilims come from Anatolia, which also offer a large selection for lovers of unique antique pieces. Kashgai and Senneh kilims from Persia round off the extensive Mischioff collection.
The Mischioff online catalog
All designs from the Mischioff collections as well as the current stock can be found in our online catalog. Register without obligation for an insight into our carpet world.
Antique carpets from the Caucasus
The long tradition of carpet weaving from the Caucasus is reflected in a typically geometric design language. Our collection of antique Caucasian carpets includes pieces in various sizes, designs and provenances.
Depending on the region, Caucasian carpets have their own characteristics and differ in their weaving, the colors used and their individual design language. The special wealth of symbolism and shapes varies depending on the place of production; the characteristic common features of the Caucasian carpets are the geometric patterns of the borders and central fields as well as the high-contrast plant colors.
The heyday of Caucasian carpet production was between 1880 and 1940. During this time, the world market was supplied with a large number of Kazak and Shirvan carpets and these special carpets are still very popular today.
Mischioff AG probably has one of the largest collections of antique Caucasian carpets in Europe and covers the diverse spectrum almost completely. Fakhralu, Bordjalu, Lenkoran, Karatchoph, Chondoresk, Sewan, Talish, Lori Pamback, and many more are familiar to every connoisseur of Caucasian carpets. In addition, a variety of Bochara, Hatschlu and Yamout carpets round off the range.
Antique carpets from China
Carpet weaving in China is based on a highly developed culture, but is one of the younger branches of Chinese handicrafts. The artistic motifs make the Chinese carpets appear very lively and each carpet seems to tell its own special story.
This is how real works of art were created, extremely decorative and with a lot of history. Traditional, symbolic motifs such as the Chinese dragon are the focus of these special carpets, framed by rather simple patterns and borders. Typical basic colors of Chinese carpets are blue and beige, rarely red, yellow or green.
With their special weaving method and beautiful motifs and colors, Chinese carpets are extremely decorative and a sought-after collector's item. Mischioff AG owns a very diverse collection of antique pieces and offers various types of Chinese carpets .
There are also some examples of antique Tibetan carpets in the collection, which in turn have their own symbolic language. The large collection of Pao Tou, Chotan, Kashgar, Ningxia and Peking carpets can be viewed in our showroom.
Antique carpets from Persia
The region of the former Empire of Persia is home to many important carpet types. The magnificent and valuable carpets from today's Iran delight lovers all over the world with their variety of colors and fantastic patterns.
The courtly carpet art between 1850 and 1930 can be described as the heyday of the Persian carpet. During this period a variety of unique carpets were produced for the Sultan's palaces and for export. The oriental carpets can be assigned to different regions based on the knotting technique used and the individual design language.
A very fine weave, sometimes up to a million knots per square meter, characterizes many antique Persian carpets. Floral borders and artistic inner fields with a great wealth of different motifs and shapes are characteristic features of these special carpets. oriental carpet has always been the best example of traditional craftsmanship and has fascinated carpet lovers all over the world.
Mischioff AG owns a very diverse collection of antique wool and silk carpets of a wide variety of types. Connoisseurs and collectors can view the magnificent and perfectly preserved Sarouk, Ferahan, Isfahan, Tabriz, Kirman and Kashan carpets at any time upon request in the showroom near Zurich - by arrangement Simply make an appointment.
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Antique carpets from Anatolia
The art of carpet weaving in Anatolia has a very long tradition. Carpet weaving originated in this region around 5,000 years ago. During this time, a large number of well-known types of carpet were created, most of which are named after the different areas and towns.
The Anatolian carpets always use their own language of shapes and symbols, and special color designs give the carpet from Anatolia a special expression.
Even today, the art of carpet weaving is of great importance in Anatolia and has always been based on thousands of years of tradition.
From expressive wool carpets (e.g. Konya, Sivas, Bergama, Malatya) to fine silk carpets (e.g. Kum Kapi, Tossounian, Kayseri), our diverse collection includes a wide range of Anatolian carpets. Despite their age, ranging from 80 to 150 years, all of the pieces are in excellent condition and are a delight for any lover of antique Anatolian carpets.
The extensive collection of Anatolian carpets can be viewed upon request in our showroom near Zurich. The antique and modern carpet collections are presented here on around 600 square meters of exhibition space.
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Our antique collection and all of the carpets in our diverse modern collections are exhibited both in our online catalog and in the large Mischioff showroom in Embrach near Zurich. Experience the diversity of our range and make an appointment today – we look forward to your visit!
