A stunning Kilim mid 20th  century Goats hair warp 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...

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

Kilim, S.W Persia A stunning  vintage 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...

K kilim runner, S.W Persia 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...

Kilim, S.W Persia A stunning  vintage 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...

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...

Fine old Shiraz kilim. Hand spun wool and natural dyes. This is a very pretty small kilim and exceptional price for such a finely woven piece. Here you may enjoy an irregularity in the pattern, that special feature of the...

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...

Qashqai bag  (cushion) Woven using sheep's wool and natural dyes in Afghanistan. Price includes plump synthetic fiber inner. Size: 87 x 62 cms  

ballisht bag (cushion) Woven using sheep's wool and natural dyes in Afghanistan. Price includes plump synthetic fiber inner. Size: 86 x 70 cms  

Large ballisht bag (cushion) Woven using sheep's wool and natural dyes in Afghanistan. Price includes plump synthetic fiber inner. Size: 124 x 63 cms  

ballisht bag (cushion) Woven using sheep's wool and natural dyes in Afghanistan. Price includes plump synthetic fiber inner. Size: 84 x 69 cms  

Large ballisht bag (cushion) Woven using sheep's wool and natural dyes in Afghanistan. Price includes plump synthetic fiber inner. Size: 112 x 59 cms  

Large Belouch ballisht bag (cushion) Woven using sheep's wool and natural dyes in Afghanistan. Price includes plump synthetic fiber inner. Size: 107 x 65 cms  

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

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. .  Size: 92 x 58 cms

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. .  Size: 89 x 58 cms

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. .  Size: 89 x 60 cms

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. .  Size: 97 x 58 cms

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. .  Size: 90 x 64 cms

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. .  Size: 50 x 50 cms

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. .  Size: 50 x 50 cms

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. .  Size: 50 x 50 cms

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. .  Size: 50 x 50 cms

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. .  Size: 50 x 50 cms

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. .  Size: 50 x 50 cms

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. .  Size: 50 x 50 cms

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. .  Size: 50 x 50 cms

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. .  Size: 50 x 50 cms

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. .  Size: 50 x 50 cms

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. .  Size: 50 x 50 cms

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. .  Size: 50 x 50 cms

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. Size: 188 x 124 cms

Sofreh are a special type of village woven kilim (flat woven textiles), which a family sits around to share a meal. They are also used to knead dough and leaven the loaves; these are known as bread sofreh. The often brilliant,...

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