'Pear Tree' kilim  designed by Laura Mackenzie for The Kincardine Collection and woven for The Nomads Tent. Natural dyes and hand spun wool. Size: 150 x 100 cm

'Pear Tree' kilim  designed by Laura Mackenzie for The Kincardine Collection and woven for The Nomads Tent. Natural dyes and hand spun wool. Size: 250 x 170 cm

'Birds' kilim  designed by Laura Mackenzie for The Kincardine Collection and woven for The Nomads Tent. Natural dyes and hand spun wool. Size: 250 x 170 cm

'Birds' kilim  designed by Laura Mackenzie for The Kincardine Collection and woven for The Nomads Tent in India. Natural dyes and hand spun wool. Size: 200 x 140 cm

'Laburnum' kilim  designed by Laura Mackenzie for The Kincardine Collection and woven for The Nomads Tent. Natural dyes and hand spun wool. Size: 250 x 170 cm

'Laburnum' kilim  designed by Laura Mackenzie for The Kincardine Collection and woven for The Nomads Tent. Natural dyes and hand spun wool. Size: 200 x 140 cm

'Laburnum' kilim  designed by Laura Mackenzie for The Kincardine Collection and woven for The Nomads Tent. Natural dyes and hand spun wool. Size: 150 x 100 cm

We used to have rag rugs back in the 1960s. They are a staple of cottage crafts in many cultures. Some examples are a village interpretation of the Moroccan ‘Ecole des Beaus Arts, in Casablanca in the 1960s. This Boucherouite...

We used to have rag rugs back in the 1960s. They are a staple of cottage crafts in many cultures. Some examples are a village interpretation of the Moroccan ‘Ecole des Beaus Arts, in Casablanca in the 1960s. This Boucherouite...

We used to have rag rugs back in the 1960s. They are a staple of cottage crafts in many cultures. Some examples are a village interpretation of the Moroccan ‘Ecole des Beaus Arts, in Casablanca in the 1960s. This Boucherouite...

We used to have rag rugs back in the 1960s. They are a staple of cottage crafts in many cultures. Some examples are a village interpretation of the Moroccan ‘Ecole des Beaus Arts, in Casablanca in the 1960s. This Boucherouite...

We used to have rag rugs back in the 1960s. They are a staple of cottage crafts in many cultures. Some examples are a village interpretation of the Moroccan ‘Ecole des Beaus Arts, in Casablanca in the 1960s. This Boucherouite...

Aknif Kilim, Morocco All hand spun wool and natural dyes Aknif means cloak as originally these weavings would double as a cover for warmth or a floor covering. The plain undyed wool used as the base is ornamented with symbols...

Aknif Kilim, Morocco All hand spun wool and natural dyes Aknif means cloak as originally these weavings would double as a cover for warmth or a floor covering. The plain undyed wool used as the base is ornamented with symbols...

Aknif Kilim, Morocco All hand spun wool and natural dyes Aknif means cloak as originally these weavings would double as a cover for warmth or a floor covering. The plain undyed wool used as the base is ornamented with symbols...

Aknif Kilim, Morocco All hand spun wool and natural dyes Aknif means cloak as originally these weavings would double as a cover for warmth or a floor covering. The plain undyed wool used as the base is ornamented with symbols...

Aknif Kilim, Morocco All hand spun wool and natural dyes Aknif means cloak as originally these weavings would double as a cover for warmth or a floor covering. The plain undyed wool used as the base is ornamented with symbols...

Contemporary Aknif Kilim, Taznacht Morocco All hand spun wool and natural dyes Aknif means cloak as originally these weavings would double as a cover for warmth or a floor covering. The plain undyed wool used as the base is ornamented...

Shiraz Kilim - SW Iran Kilims are used mainly as floor coverings (a good underlay can help). But larger versions are also impressive as wall hangings, curtains and were often used in all these ways in nomadic life as well...

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...

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...

Baktiari kilim, SW Iran Kilims were and are used mainly as floor coverings (a good underlay can help). But larger versions are also impressive as wall hangings, curtains and were often used in all these ways in nomadic life as...

Cicim runner, Afghanistan Cicim (pron. Jijim) is a supplementary weft technique that lends itself to complex or sporadic decoration. Earthy rich colours with lovely highlights of warm yellow complement the repeating diamond pattern. A welcoming addition to any hall. Size: 251...

Anatolian kilim, Turkey c1970  Anatolian kilim imagery reflects a very old culture. Size: 174 x 124 cms

Shiraz Kilim - SW Iran Kilims are used mainly as floor coverings (a good underlay can help). But larger versions are also impressive as wall hangings, curtains and were often used in all these ways in nomadic life as well...

Shiraz Kilim - SW Iran Kilims are used mainly as floor coverings (a good underlay can help). But larger versions are also impressive as wall hangings, curtains and were often used in all these ways in nomadic life as well...

Shiraz Kilim - SW Iran Kilims are used mainly as floor coverings (a good underlay can help). But larger versions are also impressive as wall hangings, curtains and were often used in all these ways in nomadic life as well...

Shiraz Kilim - SW Iran Kilim  with knotted pile details. A playful pictorial kilim with a watery theme. Kilims are used mainly as floor coverings (a good underlay can help). But larger versions are also impressive as wall hangings, curtains...

Kilim SW Iran Kilims are used mainly as floor coverings (a good underlay can help). But larger versions are also impressive as wall hangings, curtains and were often used in all these ways in nomadic life as well as room...

Kilim SW Iran Kilims are used mainly as floor coverings (a good underlay can help). But larger versions are also impressive as wall hangings, curtains and were often used in all these ways in nomadic life as well as room...

Kilim Patchwork, Konya, Turkey Fragments of vintage kilim, cicim, zili, and other flat weaves offer here a whistle stop tour of Anatolian flat weaving techniques. Each pieces is double stitched and the whole is backed in heavy cotton. Size: 160...

These very striking kilims are from SW Iran. They are used as floor coverings, a hanging, to throw over a table or a sofa throw. Such blankets are used in nomadic families as all the above and as sofreh (or...

These very striking kilims are from SW Iran. They are used as floor coverings, a hanging, to throw over a table or a sofa throw. Such blankets are used in nomadic families as all the above and as sofreh (or...