Gabbeh runner , Afghanistan Thick hand-woven rugs originally used as sleeping rugs originating from the nomads of SW Persia. Vegetable dyes and hand spun wool characterise these rugs. The word "gabbeh" comes from the Persian گبه, meaning raw, natural, uncut....

Maimaneh Kilim Runner, 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: 242 x 79 cms

Handwoven in Afghanistan Abshar in Farsi means 'waterfall'. Traditionally these rugs are woven to welcome the arrival of summer, having lively and bright colours. The design of this great value carpet is from the Mamluk style of 16th and 17th...

Red Aqcha, northern Afghanistan  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.  Size: 330 x 253 cms

A fine vintage over-dyed NW Persian Tabriz carpet, woven originally circa 1960. This fabulous red with blue highlights is achieved by the simple expedient of re-dying an old carpet to reveal a completely new concept that is both contemporary but...

Fine Sultanabad, N.W Persia This superb carpet is woven close to where the great 19th century Ziegler & Co. carpets were made in NW Persia. Decorative, elegant and with a quiet opulence, it has the same subtle colours as those originals,...

Vintage Haba kilim, c1950, Turkey Haba kilims are traditional robust un-dyed sheeps wool Turkish utilitarian weavings. Used as floor coverings, to divide a space. Then as now, they might be spread out for a picnic on the Anatolian plains or up...

Vintage Haba kilim, c1950, Turkey Haba kilims are traditional robust un-dyed sheeps wool Turkish utilitarian weavings. Used as floor coverings, to divide a space. Then as now, they might be spread out for a picnic on the Anatolian plains or up...

Ushak  Vintage c1950s 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. Size: 176 x 107 cms

Ushak  Vintage c1950s 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. Size: 105 x 66 cms

Yahyali prayer kilim, Central Anatolia, late 19th c. The columned field and the upper and lower 'gallery' sections of this old prayer rug echo its illustrious cousins (and almost priceless) from Ladik. Old repairs, even pile, good condition.  148 x...

Vintage Cihanbeyli Yastik, Turkey Konya, Turkey  c1950s Yastik are the decorative faces of large bags or grain sacks commonly found in Anatolia up to the 1970s. Once the bag, perhaps its backing first, becomes too worn, the front may be cut...

Cihanbeyli Yastik, Turkey Vintage, mid century Yastik are the decorative faces of large bags or grain sacks commonly found in Anatolia up to the 1970s. Once the bag, perhaps its backing first, becomes too worn, the front may be cut off,...

Yastik Derbent Konyo , Turkey Vintage, c1930s Yastik are the decorative faces of large bags or grain sacks commonly found in Anatolia up to the 1970s. Once the bag, perhaps its backing first, becomes too worn, the front may be cut off, neatly...

Konya Yastik, Turkey Vintage, Mid 20th century Yastik are the decorative faces of large bags or grain sacks commonly found in Anatolia up to the 1970s. Once the bag, perhaps its backing first, becomes too worn, the front may be cut...

Block printed with fast dyes onto hand woven cotton durry. Kalamkari is an ancient craft applied to many textiles, from table cloths to saris, scarves and other types. Jaipur, India 180 x 120 cms

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: 297 x 82 cms

Super Kazak Woven in Afghanistan to designs originating in the Caucasus. 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: 122 x 78 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:  125 x 82 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: 132 x 78 cms

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: 155 x 97 cms

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: 185 x 124 cms

Afghan Village Kazak runner. 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: 341 x 78 cms

Aryana, Afghanistan  With handspun wool and natural dyes. This large carpet has a contemporary design with colours that would fit a very wide range of interiors. Size 285 x 201 cms

Fine Mamluk, Afghanistan Original Mamluk court carpets came from the late 15th century Mamluk dynasty, a part of the Ottoman Empire. They have a distinctive way of using layers of octagonal medalions. and abstract decoration. These gentle colours are from...

Jute durry Jodhpur, India Size: 180 x 122 cms

Jute durry Jodhpur, India 180 x 121 cms

Jute durry Jodhpur, India 150 x 90 cms

Jute durry Jodhpur, India 150 x 90 cms

Jute durry Jodhpur, India 150 x 90 cms

Jute durry Jodhpur, India 150 x 90 cms

Sivrihisar Kilim Fragment, Anatolian Turkey, Circa Mid 20th Century Size: 371 x 84 cm

NW Persiaian kilim. Durable, thick and soft to the touch and attractive plain colour in undyed  hand spun wool.  NW Persia Size: 190 x 125 cm

Galaxy Rug, Afghanistan Fine contemporary hand knotted rug. Is it hot air balloon day over the plains of Anatolia? Or are these Christmas tree baubles? Its a great example of innovation in Afghan weaving.  Size: 203 x 147 cm

Galaxy Rug, Afghanistan Fine contemporary hand knotted rug. A great example of innovation in Afghan weaving, made with excellent dyes and handspun wool. Size: 195 x 147 cm

'Galaxy', Afghanistan Fine contemporary hand knotted rug. A moon lit scene. A dream in black red and blue.  Size: 236 x 169 cm

This very fine quality Agra carpet with excellent wool and dense knotting, has a well drawn design which is elegant and well proportioned. Natural dyes are the specialty of the weaver of this carpet, a weaver who is highly regarded...

Mehskin, NW Persia. Lovely thick pile, and natural colour. A great hall or drawing room carpet. Size: 420 x 150 cms

Karajar hall carpet/runner, N.W Persia An exceptional carpet. Very good quality, very large decorative carpet, suitable for a large hall or gallery. Perfect condition for age which is around 40 years. With their multiple colours and intricate decoration, Karajar rugs...

Mahal c 1980, NW Persia Old, large decorative NW Persian carpet. It is in overall good condition for its age with lovely rich soft terracotta field. There is a visible repair in the plain field area and areas of wear,...

Mehskin, NW Persia  Size: 330 x 109 cms

Gabbeh, SW Persia Thick hand-woven rugs originally used as sleeping rugs by the nomads of SW Persia. Vegetable dyes and hand spun wool characterise these rugs. The word "gabbeh" comes from the Persian گبه, meaning raw, natural, uncut. Dimensions: 86...

This very fine quality Agra carpet with excellent wool and dense knotting, has a well drawn design which is elegant and well proportioned. Natural dyes are the speciality of the weaver of this carpet, highly regarded in the carpet world for his authentic colours...

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: 140 x 97 cm

Yahyali prayer kilim, Central Anatolia, late 19th c. The columned field and the upper and lower 'gallery' sections of this old prayer rug echo its illustrious cousins (and almost priceless) from Ladik. Old repairs, even pile, good condition. 186 x...

Darya, Afghanistan Contemporary designs from Afghan weavers. The wool is hand spun and dyes are all natural. Size: 179 x 118 cm

A large contemporary design carpet of great quality, with superb rich pile. It was hand knotted in Afghanistan using the best hand spun wool with subtle shading of deep rich colours made with vegetable dyes.  Size: 370 x 269 cm

Ika is an ancient technique in which the pattern is created before the weaving is made, by a remarkable method of resist dying in precisely demarcated lengths of yarn. These are then precisely arranged on the loom for the weaver...