From 3rd to 26th March we'll exhibit a collection of 'Lion Rugs' from SW Iran,
'Sofreh' kilims from N W Iran, a rare Kurdish reed screen or 'chigh' and photography in the field by Ghasem Salimi and Rufus Reade.

'The Sofreh of Kamo' by Ghasem Salimi and 'Chigh' by Reza Mohammad Aslani,  are explored in two excellent documentary films. Both subjects are part of our exhibition.

Saturday 11th March at 7.30pm Part of Iconic Iran, March 2023. Traditional Iranian music is a beautiful and rich genre with a long history. This concert will consist of two parts, each lasting 30 minutes. The first part will be played in Mahoor (equivalent to western major scale) and the second in Esfahan (equivalent to western minor scale). The concert will feature a variety of Persian love songs played on traditional Iranian instruments such as Kamancheh, Tar and Tombak. Amir Behmanesh (Singer), Ali Rahmani (Tombak, Daf and handpan), Saeed Rezazadeh (Tar and Setar), Hiva (Tar), Rouzbeh Parsa (Kamancheh)  Tickets £12...

In 1983 Out Of The Nomads Tent was launched by Rufus Reade. A few years later he began exploring with groups the regions which supplied his shop, such as Turkey, Iran, and Central, South and South East Asia. From the very beginning this in depth approach to the business continued and was combined with exhibitions, talks and music. The first exhibition was in a Qashqai 'black tent' set up in the grounds of Edinburgh College of Art, with rugs and kilims spilling out over the grass around it. During 2023 we will put on two major exhibitions: Iconic Iran and India...

A Fringe selling exhibition exploring the prevalence of the pomegranate in weaving and textile design, with rugs, throws and cushions, accompanied by works from Scottish textile artists inspired by this exotic fruit.