Turkmen Tekke tribe Headdress ornament, Mid 20th Century or earlier Usually for top of young girls head, fragmentary, missing part, with cornelian (cracked)  Size: 7 cm diameter 

Yomut tribe, Turcoman camel knee pad. (single)  Camels have ugly knees, or so we assume their turcoman handlers must have thought, or at least they were unsuitable for grand wedding ceremonies. Tribal animal trappings include bands to secure saddles, head...

Horse chest band, Luri, Persia, 2nd quarter 20th century Trappings include bands to secure saddles, head bands to anchor reigns and mouth ‘bit’, covers as saddles or to go under or over saddles. For horses, mules, donkeys and camels, both...

From Gujerat, NW India. This lovely, brightly coloured cover employs mirror work, applique and silk pulkari stitching. Silk, cotton and glass on cotton. Mid/early 20th century. Condition is fair with some loss consistent and staining. Size: 68 x 68 cms...

Utensils, especially knives, ladles and long spoons, often have fine bags specially made for them. 1.      Bags of many kinds are used in nomadic cultures far and wide. In Central Asia these include bags that can be strapped to a...

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...

‘Chakla’ Shrine cloth - Kanbe tribe. Various stitching techniques, applique and mirrorwork chakla (square panel) by the Kanbe herding cast of Kutch, Gujarat, West India Size: 47 x 48 cm

‘Chakla’ Shrine Panel - Gujarat. Used for decorating a surface or hanging or placing over a storage container, this is a joyful ceremonial textile. Cotton and mirrorwork finely stitched embroidery. This is a vintage item. Mirror parts may be cracked...

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

Dosmealti, mid 20th century. Excellent quality, lovely wool. Woven in Turkey 197 x 114 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

Good condition apart from one or two areas of slightly low pile. Reasonable price reflects this. This runner will last a long time yet!  Woven in W. Turkey 262 x 68 cm

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 carpet, suitable for a large hall or gallery. Perfect condition for age which is around 40 years. With their multiple colours and intricate decoration, Karajar rugs...

 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

Stirling silver & wood Hair brush, India. Fine repoussé work in silver showing a man chasing a young elephant, monogram visible natural bristle and wood core, 1st half 20th century. Size : 12 x 7cms, 

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

White metal belt, Yemen,  Mid 20th century Size : 74 x 5 cm

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 

Turkoman white metal belt ornament,  Size : 23 x 6 cm. 

Turkoman breast plate 19 x 13  cm, Yemen, Early 20th century Silver and silver nickel, inlaid with glass 

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

Pair of costume fragments, Turkmen, copper alloy, white metal and glass, on heavy silk backed with printed cotton, Mid 20th century,  Size : 56 x 13 cms

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