Miniature Anatolian Kilim 'Tatlı', meaning sweet or dessert in Turkish, might describle this fine little kilim. It was woven for The Nomads tent in Konya, Anatolia, inspired by 'Manastir' kilims with their hint of Christian influence. Note that St Paul...

Chobi - Afghanistan Size: 60 x 40 cm

Lakai embroidered tent hanging, c 1950. Perhaps to be draped over a not so pretty pile of bedding or boxes, or hung, diagonally, to decorate a space. We are unsure of the significance of the two holes. The spacing perhaps...

Hand woven with hand spun yarn (from the famous Karakul sheep of the region) and vegetable dyes, these Anatolian and SW Persian influenced designs have been a staple of weavers from the north of Afghanistan for generations. The very vibrant...

Fine Samarkand, Contemporary Afghan weaving of the highest quality, evoking tribal imagery, all natural dyes, and hand spun wool. Size:  149 x 100 cm

Chobi - Afghanistan Size: 104 x 52 cm

Belouch, Afghanistan Belouch, Every one is different and has its own character. Incredible value for a genuine hand knotted rug, made by Belouch tribal weavers in Afghanistan. These ever popular rugs represent extraordinarily good value. They are woven entirely with...

Afghan Village Kazak Woven in Afghanistan with designs originating in the Caucasus. Typically geometric and colourful, cotton warp and weft, wool pile. Robust, practical and good quality weaving. Size: 147 x 98 cm

Afghan Village Kazak Woven in Afghanistan with designs originating in the Caucasus. Typically geometric and colourful, cotton warp and weft, wool pile. Robust, practical and good quality weaving. Size: 150 x 99 cm

Qashqai Poshti SW Iran  The Qashqai are one of Iran’s Nomadic tribes, still many of them travel twice a year between summer and winter pastures with their flocks. Images from the ruins of Persepolis, which over míllenia they might pass,...

Qashqai Poshti SW Iran  The Qashqai are one of Iran’s Nomadic tribes, still many of them travel twice a year between summer and winter pastures with their flocks. Images from the ruins of Persepolis, which over míllenia they might pass,...

Qashqai Poshti SW Iran  The Qashqai are one of Iran’s Nomadic tribes, still many of them travel twice a year between summer and winter pastures with their flocks. Images from the ruins of Persepolis, which over míllenia they might pass,...

Qashqai Poshti SW Iran  The Qashqai are one of Iran’s Nomadic tribes, still many of them travel twice a year between summer and winter pastures with their flocks. Images from the ruins of Persepolis, which over míllenia they might pass,...

Qashqai Poshti SW Iran  The Qashqai are one of Iran’s Nomadic tribes, still many of them travel twice a year between summer and winter pastures with their flocks. Images from the ruins of Persepolis, which over míllenia they might pass,...

Qashqai Poshti SW Iran  The Qashqai are one of Iran’s Nomadic tribes, still many of them travel twice a year between summer and winter pastures with their flocks. Images from the ruins of Persepolis, which over míllenia they might pass,...

Handwoven Gabbeh poshti, Shiraz SW Iran A traditional woven mat for sitting on. 40 x 40 cm

Bijar, NW Iran Bijar rugs generally have an extremely dense weave and are very durable. The density is a result of heavy beating down with a weighted comb after each row of knots and wefts are applied.  Size: 75 x...

Hamadan NW Iran Size: 93 x 60 cm

Belouch, NE Iran This is an unusual and fine Belouch rug with beautifully drawn tulip and rose motifs. Although the tulip is often associated with Ottoman culture, like the rose, it is a universal symbol of love and the beloved. The Turkish...

Chobi Mat - Afghanistan All natural dyes and hand spun wool are used to create a little jewel of a rug. Size: 60 x 40 cm

Chobi Mat - Afghanistan All natural dyes and hand spun wool are used to create a little jewel of a rug. Size: 60 x 40 cm

Brasque Hand woven in India Hand knotted, gabbeh style mat. Size: 60 x 40 cm

Chobi mats from Afghanistan. These delightful ‘poshtis’ (poshti means small rugs) are village weavings. The hand spun wool and natural dyes have a jewel like quality.  Size: 70 x 45 cm

Fine kilim weaving from the NW Persian Shahsavan tribe. 1st half 20th century. This kilim was part of a mafrash, a type of large storage bag. Size: 120 x 107cms  

Fine Gabbeh, SW Iran Undyed wool - natural colours straight of the back of the sheep! Thick hand woven rugs originally used as sleeping rugs by the nomads of SW Iran. Vegetable dyes and hand spun wool characterise these rugs. ...

Woven in Afghanistan to designs originating in Kazakstan. Typically geometric and colourful, cotton warp and weft, fine lustrous wool and a high density of knots help these rugs define the intricate, ancient patterns.  Size: 87 x 60 cm  

Handwoven Gabbeh poshti, Shiraz SW Iran A traditional woven mat for sitting on. 40 x 40 cm

Handwoven Gabbeh poshti, Shiraz SW Iran A traditional woven mat for sitting on. 40 x 40 cm

Very old Kurdish fragment, NW Persia. Circa mid 19th century. Exceptional age and superb colours can be enjoyed for its exceptional beauty and as a rare textile. Size: 130 x 57 cm

Chobi mats from Afghanistan. These delightful ‘poshtis’ (poshti means small rugs) are village weavings. The hand spun wool and natural dyes have a jewel like quality.  Size: 87 x 63 cm

Senneh, NW Iran   Size: 100 x 60 cm

Gabbeh, SW Iran Thick hand-woven rugs originally used as sleeping rugs by the nomads of SW Iran. Vegetable dyes and hand spun wool characterise these rugs. The word "gabbeh" comes from the Persian گبه, meaning raw, natural, uncut. Dimensions: 78...

Fine Gabbeh, SW Iran Thick hand woven rugs originally used as sleeping rugs by the nomads of SW Iran. Vegetable dyes and hand spun wool characterise these rugs.  The word "gabbeh" comes from the Persian گبه, meaning raw, natural, uncut. ...

Gabbeh, SW Iran Thick hand-woven rugs originally used as sleeping rugs by the nomads of SW Iran. Vegetable dyes and hand spun wool characterise these rugs. The word "gabbeh" comes from the Persian گبه, meaning raw, natural, uncut. Dimensions: 88...

Afghan Village Kazak Woven in Afghanistan with designs originating in the Caucasus. Typically geometric and colourful, cotton warp and weft, wool pile. Robust, practical and good quality weaving. Size: 140 x 97 cm

Woven in Afghanistan to designs originating in the Caucasus. Typically geometric and colourful, cotton warp and weft, fine lustrous wool and a high density of knots help these rugs define the intricate, ancient patterns.  Size: 145 x 85 cm  

Veg Dye Kilim, Pakistan Size: 78 x 60 cm

Veg Dye Kilim, Pakistan Size: 76 x 61 cm

Gabbeh, SW Iran Thick hand-woven rugs originally used as sleeping rugs by the nomads of SW Iran. Vegetable dyes and hand spun wool characterise these rugs. The word "gabbeh" comes from the Persian گبه, meaning raw, natural, uncut. Dimensions: 86...

Gabbeh, SW Iran Thick hand-woven rugs originally used as sleeping rugs by the nomads of SW Iran. Vegetable dyes and hand spun wool characterise these rugs. The word "gabbeh" comes from the Persian گبه, meaning raw, natural, uncut. Dimensions: 60...

Sofreh are a special type of village woven kilim (flat woven textiles), which a family sits around to share a meal. They are also used to knead dough and leaven the loaves; these are known as bread sofreh. The often brilliant,...

Sofreh are a special type of village woven kilim (flat woven textiles), which a family sits around to share a meal. They are also used to knead dough and leaven the loaves; these are known as bread sofreh. The often brilliant,...

Sofreh are a special type of village woven kilim (flat woven textiles), which a family sits around to share a meal. They are also used to knead dough and leaven the loaves; these are known as bread sofreh. The often brilliant,...

Handwoven Qashqai bag, Iran. Life for many tribes around the world who depend on animals to subsist has often been a well of textile creativity, spurred on by a kind of joyful competitive spirit, not unlike the urge in some...

Handwoven fine old Qashqai saddle-bag, Iran Life for many tribes around the world who depend on animals to subsist has often been a well of textile creativity, spurred on by a kind of joyful competitive spirit, not unlike the urge...

Old Iranian Turcoman Bag. These may be used as floor coverings or with feather inners as floor cushions (please ask if you require this). Size: 84 x 86 cms

Antique Qashqai saddle bag using flatweave kilim technique. Soft earthy tones with natural dyes. Size: 78 x 41 cms

Antique salt bag from NW Iran. Vibrant vegetable dyes in rich blues and oranges woven by nomadic weavers. Kilim weave backing. Size: 45 x 40 cms