From Furniture Making to Carpets - by Andrew Haughton
As we prepare to set off on a new chapter, Andrew reflects on his own journey.
How to Care for Your Handwoven Rugs: A Complete Guide
Our complete guide on how to care for your new rug.
Why choose a handwoven rug over a machine-made rug?
Find out why our customers prefer handwoven over machine made rugs, and what makes them so desirable.
What makes a tribal rug distinct from other hand woven rugs?
Its complicated! Most countries in the middle and near east have a history of identifiable tribes. Members may now live in towns and cities, or of course elsewhere in the world. But claiming those roots is a matter of pride for many. Weavers, rug dealers and western traders delight in noting such origins. Tribes may move so for example there are Turkic origin Afshar tribes in SW and NW Persia and also in Turkey and Afghanistan. Some tribes still have nomadic populations, following ancient traditions, moving between summer and winter grazing grounds for their animals, or choosing wherever their crops can...
Vintage Trappings for Donkeys, Horses and Camels
Trappings include bands to secure saddles, head bands to anchor reigns and ‘bits’, blankets to serve as, or to go under, a saddle and many other applications.
Uncovering the Charm of a Genuine Handcrafted Yurt in Scotland
Experience a unique hand crafted yurt - only at The Nomads Tent in August!
Nomadic Tents
A glimpse into nomadic tents. Part of our Back to the Nomads Tent Edinburgh Fringe 2024 exhibition.
Carpet Moths: How to spot them, and what to do!
It's that time of year when you might start to notice the appearance of the bothersome carpet moth. Find out how to spot them and what to do here!
Nomads News Spring 2024
Read our spring 2024 newsletter with tales from Turkey and how an 'accidental business' found its routes in Africa.
