Luri rug from south west Persia. Woven with the typical warm, rich colours and lustrous hand spun wool often associated with these tribal nomads of the SW of Persia. Size: 204 x 160 cms

A stunning Kilim 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 well...

Shiraz rug from south west Persia. Woven with the typical warm, rich colours and lustrous hand spun wool often associated with these tribal nomads of the SW of Persia. Size: 266 x 148 cms

Gabbeh , SW Persia A fine quality gabbeh carpet of contemporary design.  Vegetable dyes and hand spun wool woven in SW Persia. The word "gabbeh" comes from the Persian گبه, meaning raw, natural, uncut. Size: 196 x 140 cms

Shiraz rug from south west Persia. Woven with the typical warm, rich colours and lustrous hand spun wool often associated with these tribal nomads of the SW of Persia. Size: 200 x 159 cms

A Qashqai gabbeh, with deer and birds of prey. The subject is reminiscent of a Persian hunting carpet. This rug, with its rich colours, has lovely thick pile. Size: 184 x 130 cm Origin: S W Persia

A finely woven Belouch rug with a lovely soft red field decorated like a Persian garden, with birds and plants formed into a subtly flowing pattern. The white ground border nicely 'frames' the field. Size: 180 x 109 cm Origin:...

A finely woven Belouch rug. The warm terracotta central field is covered in small birds  and green peacocks, among stylised flowers. See also the 'ram's horn' motifs often seen in Perepedil rugs from the Caucasus also in some kilims from...

A very finely woven rug. Here is all the charm of the Persian garden, so beloved by Persiaians. Aming an array of flowers and trees, you can see peacocks, sheep or camels (you decide), chickens and all worked with lovely...

A really good quality 'chequerboard' gabbeh. All natural dyes and hand spun wool. Contemporary design. However the origin of these 'chequerboard' designs may be in the need to show colours in the form of a sampler. So here the weaver...

Fine vintage Belouch, Mid 20th Century Afghanistan,  Really good rug, skillfully woven with good quality hand spun wool. Excellent colours and good dyes. Size: 133 x 88 cms

Khan Mohammedi, Afghanistan  A special genre of rugs developed in the 1990s by the Khan Mohammedi family of weavers in Afghanistan. They used old Turcoman and traditional Afghan tribal designs from the Ersari and other tribes. They are distinguished by...

Khan Mohammedi, Afghanistan  A special genre of rugs developed in the 1990s by the Khan Mohammedi family of weavers in Afghanistan. They used old Turcoman and traditional Afghan tribal designs from the Ersari and other tribes. They are distinguished by...

Khan Mohammedi, Afghanistan  A special genre of rugs developed in the 1990s by the Khan Mohammedi family of weavers in Afghanistan. They used old Turcoman and traditional Afghan tribal designs from the Ersari and other tribes. They are distinguished by...

Khan Mohammedi, Afghanistan  A special genre of rugs developed in the 1990s by the Khan Mohammedi family of weavers in Afghanistan. They used old Turcoman and traditional Afghan tribal designs from the Ersari and other tribes. They are distinguished by...

Mamluk, Afghanistan Original Mamluk court carpets came from the late 15th century Mamluk Dynasty, the Cairo centred branch of the Ottoman Empire. Size:  89 x 59 cms

Fine Belouch, Afghanistan, 30 – 50 years old. Really good rug, skilfully woven with good quality hand spun wool. Excellent colours and good dyes. Size: 195 x 108 cms

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: 124 x 80 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: 91 x 60 cms

Chobi mat from Afghanistan. These delightful ‘poshtis’ (poshti means small rug) are village weavings. The hand spun wool and natural dyes have a jewel like quality.  Size: 60 x 40 cms

Chobi mat from Afghanistan. These delightful ‘poshtis’ (poshti means small rug) are village weavings. The hand spun wool and natural dyes have a jewel like quality.  Size: 60 x 40 cms

Chobi mat from Afghanistan. These delightful ‘poshtis’ (poshti means small rug) are village weavings. The hand spun wool and natural dyes have a jewel like quality.  Size: 91 x 62 cms

Chobi mat from Afghanistan. These delightful ‘poshtis’ (poshti means small rug) are village weavings. The hand spun wool and natural dyes have a jewel like quality.  Size: 102 x 52 cms

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: 94 x 66 cm  

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 62 cm  

Chobi mat from Afghanistan. These delightful ‘poshtis’ (poshti means small rug) are village weavings. The hand spun wool and natural dyes have a jewel like quality.  Size: 100 x 53 cms

Mamluk, Afghanistan Original Mamluk court carpets came from the late 15th century Mamluk Dynasty, the Cairo centred branch of the Ottoman Empire. Size:  88 x 64 cms

Bokhara Rug Pakistan The Pakistani Bokhara is a term used to describe a modern Tekke-faced rug. Tekke was a tribe from Bokhara in Pakistan and these specific designs are popular across the carpet making region with the recognisable pattern being a...

Baktiari bag face SW Persia  Baktiari rugs celebrate the joy of a lush garden felt by those loving in arid climes. Pure wool, hand knotted on cotton warps, densely woven and excellent value. This Baktiari bag face has been made...

Gabbeh Poshti, SW Persia A fine quality gabbeh carpet of contemporary design.  Vegetable dyes and hand spun wool woven in SW Persia. The word "gabbeh" comes from the Persian گبه, meaning raw, natural, uncut. Size: 40 x 40 cms

Gabbeh Poshti, SW Persia A fine quality gabbeh carpet of contemporary design.  Vegetable dyes and hand spun wool woven in SW Persia. The word "gabbeh" comes from the Persian گبه, meaning raw, natural, uncut. Size: 40 x 40 cms

Gabbeh Poshti, SW Persia A fine quality gabbeh carpet of contemporary design.  Vegetable dyes and hand spun wool woven in SW Persia. The word "gabbeh" comes from the Persian گبه, meaning raw, natural, uncut. Size: 40 x 40 cms

Gabbeh Poshti, SW Persia A fine quality gabbeh carpet of contemporary design.  Vegetable dyes and hand spun wool woven in SW Persia. The word "gabbeh" comes from the Persian گبه, meaning raw, natural, uncut. Size: 40 x 40 cms

Gabbeh Poshti, SW Persia A fine quality gabbeh carpet of contemporary design.  Vegetable dyes and hand spun wool woven in SW Persia. The word "gabbeh" comes from the Persian گبه, meaning raw, natural, uncut. Size: 40 x 40 cms

Gabbeh Poshti, SW Persia A fine quality gabbeh carpet of contemporary design.  Vegetable dyes and hand spun wool woven in SW Persia. The word "gabbeh" comes from the Persian گبه, meaning raw, natural, uncut. Size: 40 x 40 cms

Gabbeh Poshti, SW Persia A fine quality gabbeh carpet of contemporary design.  Vegetable dyes and hand spun wool woven in SW Persia. The word "gabbeh" comes from the Persian گبه, meaning raw, natural, uncut. Size: 40 x 40 cms

Gabbeh Poshti, SW Persia A fine quality gabbeh carpet of contemporary design.  Vegetable dyes and hand spun wool woven in SW Persia. The word "gabbeh" comes from the Persian گبه, meaning raw, natural, uncut. Size: 40 x 40 cms

Very Fine Gabbeh, SW Persia A fine quality gabbeh carpet of contemporary design.  Vegetable dyes and hand spun wool woven in SW Persia. The word "gabbeh" comes from the Persian گبه, meaning raw, natural, uncut. Size: 114 x 76 cms...

Gabbeh, SW Persia A fine quality gabbeh carpet of contemporary design.  Vegetable dyes and hand spun wool woven in SW Persia. The word "gabbeh" comes from the Persian گبه, meaning raw, natural, uncut. Size: 85 x 55 cms

Gabbeh, SW Persia A fine quality gabbeh carpet of contemporary design.  Vegetable dyes and hand spun wool woven in SW Persia. The word "gabbeh" comes from the Persian گبه, meaning raw, natural, uncut. Size: 89 x 57 cms

Gabbeh, SW Persia A fine quality gabbeh carpet of contemporary design.  Vegetable dyes and hand spun wool woven in SW Persia. The word "gabbeh" comes from the Persian گبه, meaning raw, natural, uncut. Size: 154 x 105 cms

Herat Belouch woven in Afghanistan  Possibly the most prolific weavers in the whole Middle Eastern rug producing culture, the Belouch tribes do not look at the West for inspiration or ‘market forces’ but steadfastly explore their own interesting and deeply...

Herat Belouch woven in Afghanistan  Possibly the most prolific weavers in the whole Middle Eastern rug producing culture, the Belouch tribes do not look at the West for inspiration or ‘market forces’ but steadfastly explore their own interesting and deeply...

Hand woven Belouch rug - Afghanistan  Possibly the most prolific weavers in the whole Middle Eastern rug producing culture, the Belouch tribes do not look at the West for inspiration or ‘market forces’ but steadfastly explore their own interesting and...

Sumak technique, synthetic and natural dyed wool.  1.      Bags of many kinds are used in nomadic cultures far and wide. In Central asia these include bags that can be strapped to a horse or camel, and made to hold specific...

Ziegler , Afghanistan Ziegler, hand woven. Pre-loved! Minor signs of use. This rug captures the elegant gentleness and sophistication of rugs from the famous Ziegler and Co looms of 19th century NW Persia. Size:  360 x 270 cms

Fine Ziegler with excellent natural dyes, woven in NW Persia. This rug captures the elegant gentleness and sophistication of rugs from the famous Ziegler and Co looms of 19th century NW Persia. Size:  300 x 240 cms

Ushak runner Early 20th Century c1910, Turkey Excellent quality wool and superb texture. The design is from the old Ottoman era carpets from the Ushak region of Western Turkey. Natural dyes, hand spun wool, superb colour balance. carpets like this were...