Fine Rug Gallery
The Artistry of the Ages
Louis Shanks carries one-of-a-kind hand knotted Oriental rugs. The new and antique masterpieces are imported from the major weaving cultures of the world - India, Pakistan, China, Romania and Nepal.
Choose from a huge selection of traditional and contemporary designs in every size, shape and color imaginable. Only the finest yarns and dyes are used in the beautiful handwooven rugs.
Not only are these rugs absolutely beautiful, they are functional as well. The right oriental rug can transform your space into an inviting and warm place by pulling the whole room together.
Take the mystery & romance of hand kontted Oriental rugs home with you!
New shipments are arriving daily!
Beautiful colors and designs for every design style are available.
Superiority and Variety
Elegant designs and rich colors inspired from antique Persian (Iranian) rugs in a special herbal wash gives these rugs their luster and an aged patina. The bold selection of colors and avoidance of common motifs in traaditional Oriental rugs the designs appealing. These Oriental rugs add sophistication, beauty and elegance to any décor.
Traditional Persian designs appear in rugs as early as the 16th century in Persia.
Oushak rugs are fabulous tribal designs created by nomads. The tribe used few colors and simple designs, as finishing before the tribe moved was of great importance. Their colors were limited and simple with larger motifs, which allowed little detail. These designs work very well in today's ever-changing world. The designs were inherited from their ancestors to weave these beautiful masterpieces.
Timeless Persian classic updated with a modern color scheme are also available.
Hand knotted rugs in Nepal with a blend of hand-spun Tibetan wool and silk, the patterns include a range of cut and uncut pile textures.
Classic time-honored designs: Farahan Sarouq, Kerman, Isfahan and Ziegler southwest Persian designs
