Soumak , Afghanistan Soumak rug in soft colours and of very fine quality woven by skilled Afghan weavers. The technique of soumak or sumac weaving is different from kilim weaving.   Size: 241 x 167 cms

Handwoven in Afghanistan Abshar in Farsi means 'waterfall'. Traditionally these rugs are woven to welcome the arrival of summer, having lively and bright colours. Size: 200 X 144 cms

'Qashqai, Shekarlu' Woven in Afghanistan to designs originating in South West Iran. Typically geometric and colourful, cotton warp and weft, fine lustrous wool and a high density of knots help these rugs define the intricate, ancient patterns.  Size: 181 x...

Gabbeh runner , Afghanistan Thick hand-woven rugs originally used as sleeping rugs originating from the nomads of SW Iran. Vegetable dyes and hand spun wool characterise these rugs. The word "gabbeh" comes from the Persian گبه, meaning raw, natural, uncut....

Gabbeh runner , Afghanistan Thick hand-woven rugs originally used as sleeping rugs originating from the nomads of SW Iran. Vegetable dyes and hand spun wool characterise these rugs. The word "gabbeh" comes from the Persian گبه, meaning raw, natural, uncut....

Maimaneh Kilim Runner, Afghanistan Hand woven with hand spun wool and vegetable dyes, these Anatolian and SW Persian influenced designs have been a staple of weavers from the north of Afghanistan for generations. Size: 309 x 77 cms

Maimaneh Kilim Runner, Afghanistan Hand woven with hand spun wool and vegetable dyes, these Anatolian and SW Persian influenced designs have been a staple of weavers from the north of Afghanistan for generations. Size: 295 x 75 cms

Maimaneh Kilim Runner, Afghanistan Hand woven with hand spun wool and vegetable dyes, these Anatolian and SW Persian influenced designs have been a staple of weavers from the north of Afghanistan for generations. Size: 242 x 79 cms

Afghan Village Kazak. Woven in Afghanistan with designs originating in the Caucasus. Typically geometric and colourful, cotton warp and weft, wool pile. Robust, practical and good quality weaving. Size: 148 x 95 cms

Afghan Village Kazak. Woven in Afghanistan with designs originating in the Caucasus. Typically geometric and colourful, cotton warp and weft, wool pile. Robust, practical and good quality weaving. Size: 184 x 118 cms

Handwoven in Afghanistan Abshar in Farsi means 'waterfall'. Traditionally these rugs are woven to welcome the arrival of summer, having lively and bright colours. Size: 200 X 144 cms

Handwoven in Afghanistan Abshar in Farsi means 'waterfall'. Traditionally these rugs are woven to welcome the arrival of summer, having lively and bright colours. Size: 200 X 144 cms

Darya, Afghanistan Contemporary designs from Afghan weavers. The wool is hand spun and dyes are all natural. Size: 198 x 148 cms

Afghan Village Kazak Woven in Afghanistan with designs originating in the Caucasus. Typically geometric and colourful, cotton warp and weft, wool pile. Robust, practical and good quality weaving. Size: 234 x 168 cms

Handwoven in Afghanistan Abshar in Farsi means 'waterfall'. Traditionally these rugs are woven to welcome the arrival of summer, having lively and bright colours. The design of this great value carpet is from the Mamluk style of 16th and 17th...

Darya, Afghanistan Contemporary designs from Afghan weavers. The wool is hand spun and dyes are all natural. Size: 177 x 123 cms

‘Chob’ = natural and ‘rang’ = colour, and here are both combined with inspired designs in sumptuous colours.  This fabulous range brings together the oriental tradition and the artists instinct to break with tradition, abandoning the ‘rules’. Size: 355 x...

Red Aqcha, northern Afghanistan  These hand knotted, simple village rugs are from Northern Afghanistan. The designs  mostly come from the Turkmen tribes, many of who left Russian dominated Turkmenistan in the 1920s. The wools are usually from the Karakul sheep,...

Handwoven in Afghanistan Abshar in Farsi means 'waterfall'. Traditionally these rugs are woven to welcome the arrival of summer, having lively and bright colours. Size: 235 X 170 cms

Red Aqcha, northern Afghanistan  These hand knotted, simple village rugs are from Northern Afghanistan. The designs  mostly come from the Turkmen tribes, many of who left Russian dominated Turkmenistan in the 1920s. The wools are usually from the Karakul sheep,...

Maimaneh Kilim Runner, Afghanistan Hand woven with hand spun wool and vegetable dyes, these Anatolian and SW Persian influenced designs have been a staple of weavers from the north of Afghanistan for generations. Size: 150 x 56 cms

Maimaneh Kilim Runner, Afghanistan Hand woven with hand spun wool and vegetable dyes, these Anatolian and SW Persian influenced designs have been a staple of weavers from the north of Afghanistan for generations. Size: 205 x 78 cms

Maimaneh Kilim Runner, Afghanistan Hand woven with hand spun wool and vegetable dyes, these Anatolian and SW Persian influenced designs have been a staple of weavers from the north of Afghanistan for generations. Size: 185 x 60 cms

  'Lago' machine loomed wool pile Iran Size:  297 x 201 cms

A fine vintage NW Persian carpet with over dyed deep colours. Hard wearing, suitable as dining or sitting room or hall carpet. Wool on cotton warps. NW Iran. Size:  371 x 277 cms

Fine Sultanabad, N.W Iran This superb carpet is woven close to where the great 19th century Ziegler & Co. carpets were made in NW Persia. Decorative, elegant and with a quiet opulence, it has the same subtle colours as those originals,...

Bijar, NW Iran This is a very fine example of a Bijar, made with the highest quality natural dyes available.  Bijar rugs have an extremely dense weave and are very durable as a result of beating with a weighted comb during weaving.  Size:...

Tulu, Konya, Turkey Un-dyed long pile, hand spun wool. Tulu rugs are traditional village woven rugs from Anatolia, central Turkey. Size: 215 x 162 cm

Vintage Cihanbeyli Tulu, Konya, Turkey Size: 247 x 142 cm

Vintage Haba kilim, c1950, Turkey Haba kilims are traditional robust un-dyed sheeps wool Turkish utilitarian weavings. Used as floor coverings, to divide a space. Then as now, they might be spread out for a picnic on the Anatolian plains or up...

Vintage Haba kilim, c1950, Turkey Haba kilims are traditional robust un-dyed sheeps wool Turkish utilitarian weavings. Used as floor coverings, to divide a space. Then as now, they might be spread out for a picnic on the Anatolian plains or up...

Vintage Haba kilim, c1950, Turkey Haba kilims are traditional robust un-dyed sheeps wool Turkish utilitarian weavings. Used as floor coverings, to divide a space. Then as now, they might be spread out for a picnic on the Anatolian plains or up...

Fine Kilim, hand dyed by Mehmet Ucar , Konya Turkey Beautifully soft, hand woven with spun wool and very finely dyed made by one of the most respected names in the industry, Mehmet Ucar in Turkey. Size: 233 x 148 cms

Vintage Haba kilim, c1950, Turkey Haba kilims are traditional robust un-dyed sheeps wool Turkish utilitarian weavings. Used as floor coverings, to divide a space. Then as now, they might be spread out for a picnic on the Anatolian plains or up...

Jijim First half of the 20th century Very nice broad pattern jajim from NW Iran. These covers are made from narrow strips woven on narrow ground looms by nomadic and village weavers. They are stitched together to form the desired...

Sivas , Turkey Vintage, mid 20th century  Good quality weaving with excellent lustrous wool and rich natural dyes. Size: 177 x 118 cms

Ortakoy  Vintage c1950s Turkey Excellent quality wool and superb texture.  Natural dyes, hand spun wool. Size: 223 x 101 cms

Ushak  Vintage c1950s Turkey Excellent quality wool and superb texture. The design is from the old Ottoman era carpets from the Ushak region of Western Turkey. Natural dyes, hand spun wool, superb colour balance. Size: 176 x 107 cms

Kirsehir prayer rug, Kirsehir, Central Anatolia, Turkey. 1st half 20th century.  Good quality weaving with excellent lustrous wool and rich natural dyes. Though missing the outer 'guard stripes' at the ends, this rug, with its wonderful colours, deserves to be...

Ushak  Vintage c1950s Turkey Excellent quality wool and superb texture. The design is from the old Ottoman era carpets from the Ushak region of Western Turkey. Natural dyes, hand spun wool, superb colour balance. Size: 105 x 66 cms

Yahyali prayer kilim, Central Anatolia, late 19th c. The columned field and the upper and lower 'gallery' sections of this old prayer rug echo its illustrious cousins (and almost priceless) from Ladik. Old repairs, even pile, good condition.  148 x...

Very fine Cicim Sarrayona c 1950s Konya, Turkey rich natural dyes with a kilim weave . Size:171 x 126 cms

Sivrahisar Kilim Cental Turkey Very soft wool with stunning colour, hand woven with hand spun wool and vegetable dyes. Anatolian influenced designs. Produced by on of the best names in the industry Mehmet Ucar. Size: 199 x 116 cms

Vintage Haba kilim, c1950, Turkey Haba kilims are traditional robust un-dyed sheeps wool Turkish utilitarian weavings. Used as floor coverings, to divide a space. Then as now, they might be spread out for a picnic on the Anatolian plains or up...

Juval Yastik bag face, south Turkey Vintage, mid century Yastik are the decorative faces of large bags or grain sacks commonly found in Anatolia up to the 1970s. Once the bag, perhaps its backing first, becomes too worn, the front may...

Manastir Kilim Turkey Very soft, hand woven kilim with hand spun wool and vegetable dyes. Anatolian influenced designs. Produced by on of the best names in the industry Mehmet Ucar. Size: 147 x 96 cms

Cicim Obruk Kilim Anatolia, Turkey rich natural dyes with a kilim weave . Size: 164 x 99 cms

Fine Kilim, hand dyed by Mehmet Ucar , Konya Turkey Hand woven with spun wool and very finely dyed by one of the most respected names in the industry, Mehmet Ucar in Turkey. Size: 168 x 106 cms