Silver and Turquoise Necklace. Persia. Length: 42 cms

Silver and Turquoise Necklace. Persia. Length: 42 cms

Silver and Turquoise Necklace. Persia. Length: 43 cms

Silver and Turquoise Necklace. Persia. Length: 36 cms

Rhodonite and Silver Necklace. Made in India. Hooks are made of silver. Length: 43 cm

White Quartz Necklace. Made in India. Hooks are made of silver. Length: 52 cm

Citrine Necklace. Made in India.  Length – 50cms

Gujarat skirt, 92cms long, waist 62 cms Brightly coloured embroidered skirt from Gujarat. The embroidery is silk and cotton with inlaid ‘mirror work’ on hand woven cotton ground. We think made circa 1960s for quite a slim person!

An exceptional tent band showing the weaver’s great skill and patience. For a mere functional item, we can barely imagine any equivalence in western culture. The band itself shows a remarkably intricate weaving technique known as warp faced inlay brocade....

Late 19th or early 20th century. An exceptional kilim from the central Anatolian city of Konya, or near by. Woven in two joined sections, the deep red field is filled with rows of a repeating major motif in changing colours,...

Ikat,Sikka, Flores island, Indonesia. Natural dyed, hand spun cotton from indigofera and morinda citrifolia, stiffened with tamarind seed starch or similar. Unusually, this textile is in original uncut form, stiff from the loom. In this pristine form a sarong may be...

1 litre Moth Spray, specially developed for Oriental Rugs. Effective for all domestic applications. No more moths, and no risk of moths on that rug or carpet. Also available in 500ml Price includes postage. This item will be sent separately...

500ml Moth Spray, specially developed for Oriental Rugs. Effective for all domestic applications. No more moths, and no risk of moths on that rug or carpet. Also available in 1 litre. Price includes postage. This item will be sent separately...

Embroidered Bag - Silk on Black Cotton, Uzbekistan Very fine silk cross-stitch on cotton and pretty beaded fringes go round 3 sides of this small bag which can easily also be a decorative item placed on a table or side...

Saddle Bag - Bergama Yoruk, Anatolia, Turkey Kilim and sumac technique are both employed in this saddle bag, early 20th century. The less than perfect shape perhaps shows the tussle between displaying beauty to enrich their lives, and getting a functioning bag finished...

Cicim, Anatolia Cicim weave (pron. Jijim) is a supplementary weft technique that lends itself to complex or sporadic decoration. Here is a superb example of the great art of Anatolian weaving. Close in or stepping back the pattern is full...

From the collection of Janet Harvey, and part of the The Nomads Tent ‘Textiles of the Southern Silk Route’ exhibition in the early 2000s. From the shoulder to the hem of the skirt is 124 cms. The sleeves are 55 cm...

Embroidered Turcoman chapan (traditional Turkic overcoat) with metal decorations, more for ceremonial occasions than everyday wear, with its long flamboyant sleeves and elaborate metal medalions attached to the front. Typical black, yellow and red main colours of Turcoman tribes, here...

Exceptional highly elaborate Turcoman chapan (traditional Turkic overcoat). Typical black, yellow and red main colours of Turcoman tribes, here shown with extremely lavish and masterful embroidery at every possible point on this rare article. Charming multi coloured silk tassles with...

Ikat silk has a quality all its own due to the technique of pre dying threads before weaving, creating a not quite aligned pattern full of shimmery colour. Generous length and flowing sleeves give this robe great presence. The Nomads...

Turcoman chapan (Turcoman word for over coat) embroidered in black, red and yellow on plain black cotton with red gussets and other detail. The Nomads Tent collection of vintage and antique tribal costume. Many of these items were part of...

Typical of Turcoman textiles, the embroidery is in black, red and yellow, on ground material mainly of a deep green/black heavy hand woven cotton with red cuffs. Every stitch, seam, pleat and gusset is satisfying to behold. The Nomads Tent...

Typical black, yellow and red main colours of Turcoman tribes, here shown with fine embroidery and elegant silk tassels. Very long decorative sleeves. The Nomads Tent collection of vintage and antique tribal costume. Many of these items were part of...

Traditional sleeveless tunic worn by men of the Bakhiari and Lurs tribes of SW Persia. The Nomads Tent collection of vintage and antique tribal costume. Many of these items were part of our exhibition, ‘Textiles of the Southern Silk Route’....

This coat has a striking use of contrasting colours and a spectacular green silk embroidered collar. It is lined sumptuously with dramatically coloured silk. The Nomads Tent collection of vintage and antique tribal costume. Many of these items were part...

Lavishly intricately embroidered in typical brilliantly coloured cotton needle work with mirror work, and decorative trims. There may be flaws and blemishes as this is an old textile, previously used.

Fine embroidery using cross stitch and other stitches, mirror work.

This exceptional tribal piece is from the Punjab, N. W. India. First half 20th century. Fine pulkari work uses expensive silk thread very sparingly, as can be seen on the back of this fine piece. The base is hand spun...

Mother of Pearl and Silver Bracelet

Mother of Pearl and Silver Bracelet

Exceptional Saddle Bag - Veramin, Persia, 2nd Quarter C20th. The best example of a saddle bag in our collection. Its in almost mint condition, woven with the best glossy wool and stunning colours. Little such weaving exists from after 1930 so this represents...

Salt Bag - Baktiari, SW Persia. Wool with cotton highlights. Baktiari weavers go for deep dramatic colours with pure white cotton for highlighted decoration.  Salt bags were used by shepherds to carry salt for their sheep when out grazing. They are intricate...

Kanbe Cot Cover - Gujarat Very fine chain stitch forming attractively laid out repeating design. Many of these textiles were made and used a long time ago. A few may have minor fraying, discolouration, small tears, and loose threads. For...

Unusual ‘Saph’, North West Frontier, Pakistan In this unusual textile the embroidered chain stitch design forms repeating mihrabs (arches). Many of these textiles were made and used a long time ago. A few may have minor fraying, discolouration, small tears,...

Ceremonial Horse Cover - Gujarat Substantial heavy textile made specially for a wedding ceremony. Many elaborate and brightly coloured horse trappings are made specially for weddings. Many of these textiles were made and used a long ago. A few may...

Embroidered panel - Gujarat The embroidery is silk and cotton interspersed with mirrors and calligraphy. The script bears further work to translate! The work and care expressed in this textile we’ll likely not see in the future as modernism and...

Pulkari stitch, fine silk needlework, for use as a baby’s cot cover. Many of these textiles were made and used a long time ago. A few may have minor fraying, discolouration, small tears, and loose threads. For a more detailed...

Embroidered panel - Gujarat Silk needle work on heavy cotton ground, arranged in open field form with a strong red frame. Backed with heavy Cotton. Some fraying due to use and age. Many of these textiles were made and used...

Yoke, Turcoman The prized part of a probably worn out dress from which it was removed. Showing the black and red which Turcoman tribes are noted for. Many of these textiles were made and used a long time ago. A...

Rabari Embroidered Panel - Gujarat Size: 76 x 35 cm

Toran, Gujarat Used for decorating a door way or over a window, this is a joyful cermonial textile. Cotton and mirrorwork finely stitched embroidery. This is a vintage item. Size: 87 x 54 c

Toran - Ahir caste, Gujarat. Used for decorating a door way or over a window, this is a joyful cermonial textile. Cotton and mirrorwork finely stitched embroidery. This is a vintage item. Size: 62 x 53 cm

Kurdish Bazou Band - Silk on Cotton Size:  90 x 20 cm

Toran - Gujurat Used for decorating a door way or over a window, this is a joyful ceremonial textile. Cotton and mirrorwork finely stitched embroidery. This is a vintage item. Size: 95 x 45 cm

Used for decorating a door way or over a window, this is a joyful ceremonial textile. Cotton and mirrorwork finely stitched embroidery. This is a vintage item. Size: 56 x 20 cm

Toran - Gujurat Used for decorating a door way or over a window, this is a joyful cermonial textile. Cotton and mirrorwork finely stitched embroidery. This is a vintage item. Approx size (item not measured!) 90 x 40 cm

Toran - Gujurat Used for decorating a door way or over a window, this is a joyful cermonial textile. Cotton and mirrorwork finely stitched embroidery. This is a vintage item. Size:  95 x 54 cm

Bukkni - Gujarat Rabari Embroidery from Kutch in West Gujurat Size: 133 x 18 cm