Lace and netting making tools  from the collection of Frank Briglman, Edinburgh. Mostly 19th Century or earlier

As new, museum care has been applied to this collection. There is not a scratch or chip or scuff.

Cotton Seat pad with jungle animal design.  India. Size 38 x 38 cms (approx)

Patchwork seat pad with tassels.  India. Size 38 x 38 cms (approx)

Embroidered seat pad with tassels.  India. Size 38 x 38 cms (approx)

Sequin Patchwork Applique Seat Pad with tassels. Size 38 x 38 cms (approx)

Sequin Patchwork Applique Seat Pad with tassels. Size 38 x 38 cms (approx)

Fine antique rug fragments. Recycled into cushions with rich old colours.   Size: 40 x 40 cms  

These exquisitely fine hand stitched suzani (meaning needlework) cushion covers are made in Uzbekistan. The base is cotton with very fine chain stitch silk embroidery. The inners are pure feather in cotton cambric.  Size: 45 x 45 cms  

These exquisitely fine hand stitched suzani (meaning needlework) cushion covers are made in Uzbekistan. The base is cotton with very fine chain stitch silk embroidery. The inners are pure feather in cotton cambric.  Size: 45 x 45 cms  

These exquisitely fine hand stitched suzani (meaning needlework) cushion covers are made in Uzbekistan. The base is satin cotton with very fine chain stitch silk embroidery. This quality of suzani work is the best we have seen anywhere. The inners are pure feather in cotton cambric.  Size: 50 x 50 cms  

These exquisitely fine hand stitched suzani (meaning needlework) cushion covers are made in Uzbekistan. The base is satin cotton with very fine chain stitch silk embroidery. This quality of suzani work is the best we have seen anywhere. The inners are pure feather in cotton cambric.  Size: 50 x 50 cms  

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

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

Perhaps the musicians are playing to aid his soul’s transition to the afterlife. West Bengal. Dokra: The name refers to a tribe famous for production of these castings in West Bengal. They are made by the ‘lost wax’ method of...

The curling powerful stem growing out the heads of 2 bull’s and a fearsome beast shows people sitting precariously on leafy branches Dokra: The name refers to a tribe famous for production of these castings in West Bengal. They are...

Silk Ikat cushions from Turkey in a variety of vibrant patterns and colours. Perfect for mix and matching. Ikat is an ancient technique in which the pattern is created before the weaving is made, by a remarkable method of resist...

Hand painted Kashmiri ball decoration Kashmiri papier-mâché is a handicraft of Kashmir that was brought by Muslims saint Mir Sayyid Ali Hamadani from Persia in the 14th century to medieval India. It is based primarily on paper pulp, hand painted...

Hand painted Kashmiri bell decoration Kashmiri papier-mâché is a handicraft of Kashmir that was brought by Muslims saint Mir Sayyid Ali Hamadani from Persia in the 14th century to medieval India. It is based primarily on paper pulp, hand painted...

Hand painted Kashmiri ball decoration Kashmiri papier-mâché is a handicraft of Kashmir that was brought by Muslims saint Mir Sayyid Ali Hamadani from Persia in the 14th century to medieval India. It is based primarily on paper pulp, hand painted...

Pack of 3 papier-mâché hearts hand painted in Kashmir. Kashmiri papier-mâché is a handicraft of Kashmir that was brought by Muslims saint Mir Sayyid Ali Hamadani from Persia in the 14th century to medieval India. It is based primarily on paper pulp,...

We thought these fish designs were irrestistable and would have bought more if they had been available. These exquisitely fine hand stitched suzani (meaning needlework) cushion covers are made in Uzbekistan. The base is satin cotton with very fine chain stitch silk embroidery. This quality of suzani work is the best we have...

Repurposed old wood cupboard doors. Wax finish. Size:  70 x 42 cm

Recycled, painted wood panels. Comes with 2 sturdy loops for hanging. Size:  73 x 32 cm

Recycled, repurposed old painted wood mouldings. Wax finish. Size:  28 x 28 cm

Recycled, repurposed old painted wood mouldings. Wax finish. Size:  28 x 28 cm

A simple ‘Mughal arch’ transforms this recycled old door panel. The original old paintwork and natural wood has a hard wax finish. Comes with 2 sturdy loops for hanging Size:  37 x 28 cm

Mohair and angora wool cushion. These cushions are made from very old 'filikli' village weaving from Obruk in Central Anatolia. Filikli means bamboo. The weaver wraps the wool round a bamboo or stick which is then removed leaving a loop pile making...

Sumac cushion, Turkey Made from a cicim – a type of flat woven cover from Anatolia, circa 1950. All natural dyes and hand spun wool, soft to the touch. Heavy cotton back, feather inner is included.  Size 57 x 28 cms

Genuine Vintage metal pendant lamp 46cms dia. ‘1950s green’, shade plus lamp fitting and 1m flex Made in India

Genuine Vintage metal pendant lamp shade 46cms dia. ‘1950s green’ finish. shade plus lamp fitting and 1m flex Made in India

Metal Chicken, India Size H 24 cms

Papier-mâché bin, hand made and painted in Rajasthan, India for The Nomads Tent. Size: H 30 X D 28 cms

Hand carved wooden lamp base, Rajasthan, India A charming solid wooden lamp base with a white paint finish. Click and collect only, please note the lampshade does not come with the lamp base. Size: Height 60cm, Base 17 x 17...

Hand-painted heart shaped Kashmiri boxes in a selection of designs. As these are individually hand-painted items colour and pattern may vary slightly to the photograph shown. Size: 10.5 x 10 x 4 cm

Hand-painted rectangular Kashmiri box with floral pattern. As these are individually hand-painted items colour and pattern may vary slightly to the photograph shown. Size: 12.5 x 10 x 3.5 cm

Set of 3 handmade silk covered nesting boxes from Thailand. Choose from gold, blue and pink stipe or gold and black.  Size: (L) 19 x19 x 10 cm (M) 15 x 15 x 9cm (S) 10 x10 x 7 cm 

In the traditional panoply of wandering dervishes, the axe represents the battle involved in the spiritual path, the begging bowl reminds of dependence on God. Made in the potteries of Isfahan.  There are some blemishes in these tiles due to...

Price including postage in a poster tube Printed on hand made mulberry paper. These posters have a very interesting background described below. Propoganda posters such as these have been used throughout recent history as tools to promote and publicise war, social unity or...

Musicians and dancing ladies entertaining a couple. There appears to be more to this story! This pair has unequal border pattern and one tile has been broken and then repaired (neatly) which is reflected in the price The great Safavid...

Small Traditionally Painted Mendhi Box Part of our varied collection of assorted decorative painted and wooden boxes, box sets and jewellery boxes from India. Mendhi is a traditional painting technique which leaves a raised surface. The same word describes the...

Small Traditionally Painted Mendhi Box Part of our varied collection of assorted decorative painted and wooden boxes, box sets and jewellery boxes from India. Mendhi is a traditional painting technique which leaves a raised surface. The same word describes the...

Naga mask - NE India In most cultures, a mask is worn to intimidate a rival tribe during clan wars or, on the lighter side, a mask makes a traditional wedding more celebratory. In Africa, masks represent animals and ancestors, and wearing...

This splendid crocodile has a lion (or is it a lion dog from Tibetan tradition?) standing on top. Dokra: The name refers to a tribe famous for production of these castings in West Bengal. They are made by the ‘lost...

Dokra casting technique, a woman carrying a pot, 2 parts  Dokra: The name refers to a tribe famous for production of these castings in West Bengal. They are made by the ‘lost wax’ method of casting. A wax model is...