Afyon Emirdag Kilim, Anatolia.  Anatolian prayer kilim, mid 20th century. The weaver has written her name, Naciye, rightly proud of this very lovely work. Note the satisfying and intricate  border motif, changing constantly round the central mihrab. Although quite old,...

Modern very soft under foot. Perfect as a bedside or occasional rug, or wall hanging. Size: 156 x 61 cm

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

An extra fine kilim woven with natural dyes. Superb tones of natural terracotta, soft blue, yellow and green make these kilims something special. Hand woven with hand spun yarn (from the famous Karakul sheep of the region) and vegetable dyes,...

An extra fine kilim woven with natural dyes. Superb tones of natural terracotta, soft blue, yellow and green make these kilims something special. Hand woven with hand spun yarn (from the famous Karakul sheep of the region) and vegetable dyes,...

An extra fine kilim woven with natural dyes. Superb tones of natural terracotta, soft blue, yellow and green make these kilims something special. Hand woven with hand spun yarn (from the famous Karakul sheep of the region) and vegetable dyes,...

An extra fine kilim woven with natural dyes. Superb tones of natural terracotta, soft blue, yellow and green make these kilims something special. Hand woven with hand spun yarn (from the famous Karakul sheep of the region) and vegetable dyes,...

An extra fine kilim woven with natural dyes. Superb tones of natural terracotta, soft blue, yellow and green make these kilims something special. Hand woven with hand spun yarn (from the famous Karakul sheep of the region) and vegetable dyes,...

An extra fine kilim woven with natural dyes. Superb tones of natural terracotta, soft blue, yellow and green make these kilims something special. Hand woven with hand spun yarn (from the famous Karakul sheep of the region) and vegetable dyes,...

An extra fine kilim woven with natural dyes. Superb tones of natural terracotta, soft blue, yellow and green make these kilims something special. Hand woven with hand spun yarn (from the famous Karakul sheep of the region) and vegetable dyes,...

An extra fine kilim woven with natural dyes. Superb tones of natural terracotta, soft blue, yellow and green make these kilims something special. Hand woven with hand spun yarn (from the famous Karakul sheep of the region) and vegetable dyes,...

An extra fine kilim woven with natural dyes. Superb tones of natural terracotta, soft blue, yellow and green make these kilims something special. Hand woven with hand spun yarn (from the famous Karakul sheep of the region) and vegetable dyes,...

An extra fine kilim woven with natural dyes. Superb tones of natural terracotta, soft blue, yellow and green make these kilims something special. Hand woven with hand spun yarn (from the famous Karakul sheep of the region) and vegetable dyes,...

An extra fine kilim woven with natural dyes. Superb tones of natural terracotta, soft blue, yellow and green make these kilims something special. Hand woven with hand spun yarn (from the famous Karakul sheep of the region) and vegetable dyes,...

An extra fine kilim woven with natural dyes. Superb tones of natural terracotta, soft blue, yellow and green make these kilims something special. Hand woven with hand spun yarn (from the famous Karakul sheep of the region) and vegetable dyes,...

An extra fine kilim woven with natural dyes. Superb tones of natural terracotta, soft blue, yellow and green make these kilims something special. Hand woven with hand spun yarn (from the famous Karakul sheep of the region) and vegetable dyes,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

A fine old split-weave Anatolian kilim, circa 1930. Kilims are the simplest form of weaving: Cotton or wool warps vertically and wool wefts horizontally to create the pattern. This example comes from an authentic tradition, showing the imagery and colours...

Good quality weaving with all natural dyes from the late great Jagdish Banga, weaver of some of the best kilim production in India in recent decades. The design has a Caucasian influence. Note the gentle ‘abrash’, the subtle changes of...

Cicim, Anatolia This very fine, dramatically coloured antique cicim (pronounced jijim) is from İçel province, (now Mersin) in Southern Anatolia. It was woven in the late 19th century. 3 parts are joined together. Materials are wool ground with and silk...

SW Iranian kilim woven with thick, soft yarn, c 1960. The technique of kilim weaving necessarily addresses how to join 2 colours in the vertical axis. In this case note the interlocked method, in which each colour meets on the...

A very pretty, elegantly proportioned hand woven kilim from Şarköy (pronounced Sharkoy), in Thrace, NW Turkey. The principal motif in this kilim is a stylised shrub or tree motif, perhaps related to, and certainly similar to the ‘boteh’ found in...

Hand woven in Jaipur, India, this kilim takes inspiration from traditional Anatolian (Turkey) patterns.  Size: 240 x 150 cm

Kalamkari dhurrie  Hand block printed on thick 100% cotton. These simple quite rustic textiles are suitable for floors, wall hangings or table covers. Carved wooden blocks are required for each colour.  The technique of kalamkari is extremely ancient. Irregularities and minor flaws should be expected.   Size: 185 x 120 cm

Pure hand spun wool, natural dyes, hand woven in Afghanistan. Size: 224 x 195 cm

‘Blossom’ design Indian kilim.  Size:  388 x  60 cm

‘Shahsevan’ Indian kilim Size:  244 x  80 cm

‘Blossom’ design Indian kilim Size:  244 x  60 cm

‘Blossom’ design Indian kilim Size:  188 x  60 cm

‘Blossom’ design Indian kilim Size:  305 x  60 cm

Belouch tribal weaving from Afghanistan Size: 253 x 68 cm

  Fine Qashqai kilim, SW Iran Hand spun wool pile and hand spun warp and weft. Shiraz rugs are so called because they are woven in or near the city of Shiraz or because they are brought to the bazaar...