This old Ayurvedic massage board would be used for hot oil massage, for a small child or baby, including treatment for the ears, or Karna Purana (Sanskrit for the Ayurvedic technique). This is clearly a rare item. It has a...

This old Ayurvedic massage board would be used for hot oil massage, for a small child or baby, including treatment for the ears, or Karna Purana (Sanskrit for the Ayurvedic technique). Note the drainage points at either end. Acquired in...

A pair of 19th or early 20th century solid hardwood pillars made in 3 sections. These were aquired from an architectural reclamation warehouse in Rajasthan in late 20th century and shipped by us to Scotland. They are rare examples of...

Dosmealti, mid 20th century. Excellent quality, lovely wool. Woven in Turkey 200 x 109 cm

Kurdish c 1900 A handsome colourful old rug of great age. Some eccentric repairs done during its long history add to its charm. Good price for an antique rug in fair condition.  Size: 272 x 130 cms

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...

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...

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

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

Karajar hall carpet/runner, N.W Persia An exceptional carpet. Very good quality, very large decorative long and wide hall carpet, suitable for a large hall or gallery. Perfect condition for age which is around 40 years. With their multiple colours and...

 Silver bracelt with green stone. Mid 20th century  

Double talisman holder Turkmen, Silver & nickle silver Size : 20 x 7 cms

Turkmen breast plate , Silver, Early 20th century 21 cm diameter, ( 250 grams)

Breast plate Turkmen, Silver  Early 20th century Size : 21 cm diameter, (225 grams)

White metal belt ornament, Yemen Early 20th century Size : 46 x 5 cms (excluding pendant)

Ersari Head dress silver and white metal  Size 47 x 9 cm (excluding pendants) 

Silver box, repoussé silver plate, early 20th century  Neat hinged closure, Size : 10 x 5 x 5 cm

Pendant, Afghan, silver & nickle silver Mid 20th century with set stones and glass Size : 9 x 8 cms

Silver clasp  Turkmen, mid 20th century or earlier Size : 12 x 11 cms

Arm Cuff, Turcoman, mid 20th Century Silver and gilt with set carnelian 10 x 7 cm £195

F826 Charm, Persian engraved silver, nickle silver, old coins Early 20th century Size 32 x 8 cms

Turkoman head dress ornament silver & nickle silver, cornelian, Late 19th century Size : 46 x 59 cms

Silver breast plate, Early 20th century Afghanistan silver and set glass stones. (392 grams)  Size : 17 x 21 cms

Breast plate, Tajikistan 19th/early 20th century Silver. elaborate silver ‘seeds’  with set glass stones, Size : 18 x 20 cm (approximate)

Silver & enamel cloak brooch (fibula), Tuareg, Morocco, late 19th century The circle and pin secure a corner of the dress, scarf or cloak Size : 19 x 23 cm 

Head dress, early 20th century Padded head-band covered in coins with two metal and glass pendants (some coins missing, some fraying, one pendant is detached) 

Turkoman belt ornament, silver and set glass stones early 20th century Size 41 x 6 cms 

Silver headdress ornament , complex design Mid 20th century Size : 80 x 19 cms

Samarkand necklace, Uzbekistan, 19th century.   silver, gilded metal & glass beads Size : 38 x 20 cm

Pendant Qashqai, SW Persia mid 20th century or earlier Silver alloy, with set glass stones Size : 17 x 9 cms

Clasp , Afghan Mid 20th century White metal and glass   Size : 9 x 7cm

P245  Head dress ornament, Uzbekistan, early 20th century gilded silve and glass beads Size : 38 x 20 cm 

Very fine necklace, Yomut tribe, Early 20th century,  gilded silver with bright blue and red glass  Size : 56 x 15 cm  

Tekke Headdress ornament glass and silver mid 20th Century or earier Size : 38 x 12 cms    

Talisman holder, Turkoman Silver Mid 20th century or earlier Size 8 x 5 cm

Koochi necklace mid 20th Century or earlier Size : 29 x 24  

Koochi necklace White metal,  Size : 31 x 23 cm

Turkmen Breast plate, Early 20th century, brass Size: 14 x 18 cms

Belt piece. Turcoman, white metal with high nickel content (possibly some silver), some silver in pendant elements. Intricate construction of segments of stamped and plain diamond shapes, clasps with inlaid metal ‘seeds’ and suspended metal balls and chain elements, Size:...

Yomut, talisman holder  mid 20th Century or earlier Made from primarily silver with some white metal & cornelian stones Worn round the neck by women during labour to ward off bad spirits Size: 13 x 7 cms

Fine vintage Belouch, Mid 20th Century Afghanistan,  Really good rug, skillfully woven with good quality hand spun wool. Excellent colours and good dyes. Size: 133 x 88 cms

Tent band,  Persia Tent bands hold the outer coverings of the tent in place or may be used internally partly as decoration and to hang things from. They’re often associated with the wooden frame tents or yurts of central Asian,...

Azeri Tent band, NW Persia Tent bands hold the outer coverings of the tent in place or may be used internally partly as decoration and to hang things from. They’re often associated with the wooden frame tents or yurts of...

Luri Tent band, SW Persia Tent bands hold the outer coverings of the tent in place or may be used internally partly as decoration and to hang things from. They’re often associated with the wooden frame tents or yurts of...

Exceptionally long band with tassels.  A functional  but elaborately tasselled band for strapping packs on to a camel or horse. The vast array of animal trappings, tribal bags and tent bands serve as a glimpse of an earlier human lifestyle....

Saddle bag from Bergama western Anatolia, 1st half 20th century (possibly 1st quarter or earlier), kilim and sumak weave.  Bags of many kinds are used in nomadic cultures far and wide. In Central Asia these include bags that can be...

Decorative trim or side band that also acts as a handle, from a yastik (a type of grain sack). From Kemalpasa, Yozgat, Anatolia. Such bands have been seen attached partially, allowing space to act as a handle. Bags of many...

Afshar bag, Persia Made from a single panel folded, closed at the base by braiding the cotton warps, and at the side by heavy selvedge wrapping, possibly goats hair, black and white. An exceptionally attractively coloured example of its type. ...