This old Ayurvedic massage board would be used for hot oil massage, for a small child or baby, including treatment for the ears, or Karna Purana (Sanskrit for the Ayurvedic technique). This is clearly a rare item. It has a...

This old Ayurvedic massage board would be used for hot oil massage, for a small child or baby, including treatment for the ears, or Karna Purana (Sanskrit for the Ayurvedic technique). Note the drainage points at either end. Acquired in...

Wooden mosques of Swat Valley are now recognised as part of a remarkable ancient tradition in the high mountain valleys of the Himalayan foothills. The old technology is no longer much used and many were torn down and completely lost....

A pair of 19th or early 20th century solid hardwood pillars made in 3 sections. These were aquired from an architectural reclamation warehouse in Rajasthan in late 20th century and shipped by us to Scotland. They are rare examples of...

The tribes of SW Persia are among many across the middle East and North Africa, who travel along their nomadic routes with these tents. They are made from goats hair which is remarkable resistant to rain, and insulates against the...

Wednesday 21st May, 6pm. Join Dorothy Armstrong for a talk and book signing of 'Threads of Empire: A History of the World in Twelve Carpets'Read more about Dorothy's new book here. Booking essential.

The Art of Indonesian Batik: Tradition and Change  A talk by Fiona Kerlogue Thursday 24th April 6 pm  In this talk about one of the great textile arts of South East Asia, Fiona Kerlogue considers some of the factors which influence...

Batik in Asia - a personal quest for batik in Java, Thailand and China  A  talk by Diane and Jim Gaffney   Thursday 10th April at 6.30 pm   Diane and Jim have been travelling to southeast Asia for their business,...

Maimaneh kilim, Afghanistan Hand woven with hand spun wool and vegetable dyes, these Anatolian and SW Persian influenced designs have been a staple of weavers from the north of Afghanistan for generations. This lovely Kilim would suit either a traditional...

Maimaneh kilim, Afghanistan Hand woven with hand spun wool and vegetable dyes, these Anatolian and SW Persian influenced designs have been a staple of weavers from the north of Afghanistan for generations. This lovely Kilim would suit either a traditional...

Maimaneh kilim, Afghanistan Hand woven with hand spun wool and vegetable dyes, these Anatolian and SW Persian influenced designs have been a staple of weavers from the north of Afghanistan for generations. This lovely Kilim would suit either a traditional...

Maimaneh kilim, Afghanistan Hand woven with hand spun wool and vegetable dyes, these Anatolian and SW Persian influenced designs have been a staple of weavers from the north of Afghanistan for generations. This lovely Kilim would suit either a traditional...

Maimaneh kilim, Afghanistan Hand woven with hand spun wool and vegetable dyes, these Anatolian and SW Persian influenced designs have been a staple of weavers from the north of Afghanistan for generations. This lovely Kilim would suit either a traditional...

Maimaneh kilim, Afghanistan Hand woven with hand spun wool and vegetable dyes, these Anatolian and SW Persian influenced designs have been a staple of weavers from the north of Afghanistan for generations. This lovely Kilim would suit either a traditional...

Maimaneh kilim, Afghanistan Hand woven with hand spun wool and vegetable dyes, these Anatolian and SW Persian influenced designs have been a staple of weavers from the north of Afghanistan for generations. This lovely Kilim would suit either a traditional...

Maimaneh kilim, Afghanistan Hand woven with hand spun wool and vegetable dyes, these Anatolian and SW Persian influenced designs have been a staple of weavers from the north of Afghanistan for generations. This lovely Kilim would suit either a traditional...

Maimaneh kilim, Afghanistan Hand woven with hand spun wool and vegetable dyes, these Anatolian and SW Persian influenced designs have been a staple of weavers from the north of Afghanistan for generations. This lovely Kilim would suit either a traditional...

Maimaneh kilim, Afghanistan Hand woven with hand spun wool and vegetable dyes, these Anatolian and SW Persian influenced designs have been a staple of weavers from the north of Afghanistan for generations. This lovely Kilim would suit either a traditional...

Maimaneh kilim, Afghanistan Hand woven with hand spun wool and vegetable dyes, these Anatolian and SW Persian influenced designs have been a staple of weavers from the north of Afghanistan for generations. This lovely Kilim would suit either a traditional...

Maimaneh kilim, Afghanistan Hand woven with hand spun wool and vegetable dyes, these Anatolian and SW Persian influenced designs have been a staple of weavers from the north of Afghanistan for generations. This lovely Kilim would suit either a traditional...

Maimaneh kilim, Afghanistan Hand woven with hand spun wool and vegetable dyes, these Anatolian and SW Persian influenced designs have been a staple of weavers from the north of Afghanistan for generations. This lovely Kilim would suit either a traditional...

Maimaneh kilim, Afghanistan Hand woven with hand spun wool and vegetable dyes, these Anatolian and SW Persian influenced designs have been a staple of weavers from the north of Afghanistan for generations. This lovely Kilim would suit either a traditional...

Maimaneh kilim, Afghanistan Hand woven with hand spun wool and vegetable dyes, these Anatolian and SW Persian influenced designs have been a staple of weavers from the north of Afghanistan for generations. This lovely Kilim would suit either a traditional...

Maimaneh kilim, Afghanistan Hand woven with hand spun wool and vegetable dyes, these Anatolian and SW Persian influenced designs have been a staple of weavers from the north of Afghanistan for generations. This lovely Kilim would suit either a traditional...

Maimaneh kilim, Afghanistan Hand woven with hand spun wool and vegetable dyes, these Anatolian and SW Persian influenced designs have been a staple of weavers from the north of Afghanistan for generations. This lovely Kilim would suit either a traditional...

Maimaneh kilim, Afghanistan Hand woven with hand spun wool and vegetable dyes, these Anatolian and SW Persian influenced designs have been a staple of weavers from the north of Afghanistan for generations. This lovely Kilim would suit either a traditional...

Maimaneh kilim, Afghanistan Hand woven with hand spun wool and vegetable dyes, these Anatolian and SW Persian influenced designs have been a staple of weavers from the north of Afghanistan for generations. This lovely Kilim would suit either a traditional...

Maimaneh kilim, Afghanistan Hand woven with hand spun wool and vegetable dyes, these Anatolian and SW Persian influenced designs have been a staple of weavers from the north of Afghanistan for generations. This lovely Kilim would suit either a traditional...

Maimaneh kilim, Afghanistan Hand woven with hand spun wool and vegetable dyes, these Anatolian and SW Persian influenced designs have been a staple of weavers from the north of Afghanistan for generations. This lovely Kilim would suit either a traditional...

This lovely rug captures the elegant gentleness and sophistication of the famous Ziegler and Co looms of 19th Century NW Persia. The name “Ziegler” is derived from a Swiss company, Ziegler & Co., which established its own carpet production in...

Fine 'retro gabbeh', Afghanistan This fine rug with its subtle play of soft orange and blue/gray is finely woven with handspun wool and the finest natural dyes.  Dimensions: 247 x 79 cms

These hand knotted, simple village rugs are from Northern Afghanistan. The designs  mostly come from the Turkmen tribes, many of who left Russian dominated Turkmenistan in the 1920s. Woven with handspun wool and natural dyes these rugs have a lovely...

These hand knotted, simple village rugs are from Northern Afghanistan. The designs  mostly come from the Turkmen tribes, many of who left Russian dominated Turkmenistan in the 1920s. Woven with handspun wool and natural dyes these rugs have a lovely...

This lovely rug captures the elegant gentleness and sophistication of the famous Ziegler and Co looms of 19th Century NW Persia. The name “Ziegler” is derived from a Swiss company, Ziegler & Co., which established its own carpet production in...

A traditional timeless classic rug hand woven in Afghanistan with designs originating in the Caucasus. Kazak rugs are typically geometric and colourful with a cotton warp and weft and a lovely wool pile.  As well as looking stylish this practical...

This fine rug with its flowing geometry is finely woven with handspun wool and the finest natural dyes. Woven in Afghanistan  Size 150 x 100 cms This rug can be tried at home, please contact us for further information on our...

Retro Gabbeh, Afghanistan Superb colours, lustrous hand spun wool. A masterful composition in contemporary style.  hand knotted The word "gabbeh" comes from the Persian گبه, meaning raw, natural, uncut. Dimensions: 156 x 92 cms

A really handsome, very large and fine Serapi design, we think this is an exceptional example of the weaver's art. We rarely come across 'Serapi' design carpets and even more rarely find such excellent composition and colours. This carpet has...

This exquisite, large and fine carpet evokes 17th and 18th century Persian classical carpets with its sumptuous colours and flowing trellis pattern. It would suit either a contemporary or traditional home.  ‘Chob’ = natural and ‘rang’ = colour, and here...

Warm reds and deep blue/black combine to make a sophisticated carpet ideal for sitting room, or dining area. A special genre of rugs developed in the 1990s by the Khan Mohammedi family of weavers in Afghanistan. They used old Turcoman...

Unusual racing green and deep red for an impressive entrance hall or landing. A special genre of fine rugs developed in the 1990s by the Khan Mohammedi family of weavers in Afghanistan. Traditional Afghan tribal designs from the Ersari and Turcoman...

If you are looking for a traditional style runner to help smarten a landing or corridor or entrance hall, this could be it! This lovely rug captures the elegant gentleness and sophistication of the famous Ziegler and Co looms of...

This Sultani runner has a lustrous soft wool pile and rich jewel like colours in classical vintage style, reflecting the flowing patterns of 17th and 18th century Persian carpets. Hand spun wool, Hand knotted in Afghanistan 205 x 77 cms...

A traditional timeless classic runner hand woven in Afghanistan with designs originating in the Caucasus. Kazak rugs are typically geometric and colourful with a cotton warp and weft and a lovely wool pile.  As well as looking stylish this practical...

This lovely rug with its perfect terracotta field, captures the elegant gentleness and sophistication of the famous Ziegler and Co looms of 19th Century NW Persia. The name “Ziegler” is derived from a Swiss company, Ziegler & Co., which established...

Well drawn contemporary design showing the ingenuity of Afghan weavers. This rug has a lovely soft plush wool pile with excellent dyes and would look at home in either a modern or traditional room. Hand woven with hand spun wool...

A superb example of contemporary Afghan rug weaving using bold vibrant orange and blues. Traditionally these rugs are woven to welcome the arrival of summer, having lively and bright colours. Hand knotted with hand spun wool and natural dyes. Hand...

With its lovely soft plush wool pile and striking contemporary design, based on traditional Uzbek ikat textiles, would look at home in both a modern or traditional home. Hand woven with hand spun wool in Afghanistan. 295 x 200 cms We...