Kurdish, NE Iran Dimensions: 284 x 153 cms  

Ersari Rug, Aghanistan. An old tribal rug c1940s Dimensions: 150 x 97 cms

The Beni Ouarain is a tribal group of Moroccan Berbers, one of many nomadic tribes of Morocco. Beni ouarain rugs are typically plain colours with abstract lines drawn across the,. The wool is hand spun, plush and thick underfoot Exceptionally...

Woven from hand spun wool in Taznacht, a small town between Ouarzazaat and Agadir in Southern Morocco. There is a flowing, vibrant and textured pattern in this kilim with its knotted accented coloured motifs. Size: 298 x 163 cm

Woven with hand spun wool by women in the area around Boujaad, Central Morocco. The designs are strongly influenced by the Ecole des Beaus Art modernist movement of the 1960s and 1950s which in turn took inspiration from the Bauhaus. ...

Sirjan, Iran Size: 175 x 132 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: 90 x 64 cm

Fine Nepalese Contemporary Rug  Pure undyed wool woven to a contemporary design in a striking but also gentle pattern. Size: 267 x 198 cm

A powerful abstract design is expressed in this finely knotted carpet. It is hand knotted with bold, natural dyes and hand spun wool.  Size: 248 x 163 cm

Kurdish weaving from the early 20th century, in excellent condition, no wear, minimal  repairs, remarkable range of colours and all natural dyes. Size: 299 x 141 cm

An exceptionally pretty, very fine carpet with perfectly balanced colours. Extremely hard wearing, Tabriz carpets of this type are woven by highly skilled weavers. Mahi means fish and refers to the fish (or leaf) shaped motif repeated throughout the filed...

The Beni Ouarain is a tribal group of Moroccan Berbers, one of many nomadic tribes of Morocco. They are famous for weaving carpets of plain colour with simple, patterns. The chunky knotting and shaggy pile with such raw woven energy...

The Beni Ouarain is a tribal group of Moroccan berbers, one of many nomadic tribes of Morocco. They are famous for weaving carpets of plain colour with simple, patterns. The chunky knotting and shaggy pile with such raw woven energy...

An example of one of the most famous, Moroccan carpets. The Beni Ouarain is a tribal group of Moroccan berbers, one of many nomadic tribes of Morocco. They are famous for weaving carpets of plain colour with simple, patterns. The...

A real old example of one of the most famous, elusive Moroccan carpets. The Beni Ouarain is a tribal group of Moroccan berbers, one of many nomadic tribes of Morocco. They are famous for weaving carpets of plain colour with...

Late 19th or early 20th century. An exceptional kilim from the central Anatolian city of Konya, or near by. Woven in two joined sections, the deep red field is filled with rows of a repeating major motif in changing colours,...

Karaman, Central Anatolia. Karaman is a small town about 100 km south of Konya in Central Anatolia. It is home to the tomb of Mu’mina Khatun, without whom the great mystic Rumi would not have existed, as she was his mother....

Early 20th century. Sivrihisar in the middle of the Central Anatolian plateau. The whole kilim, in near perfect condition, is covered in the famous ‘elibelinde’ or ‘hands on hips’ motif. The great sage Mullah Nasruddin, who sits backwards on a...

Early 20th century, C. Anatolia, Turkey. A large and impressive example of Anatolian kilim weaving, showing end panels contrasting with the main field of repeating motif. Woven in two joined sections. Some wear consistent with age, minor loss at ends....

Central Anatolia. 1st half 20th century. Highly durable, compact and dense weave with great saturated colours.  Kilims were and are used mainly as floor coverings (a good underlay can help). But they are also impressive as wall hangings, curtains and...

Central Anatolia. 1st half 20th century. In excellent condition. It is a historic example of the very old tradition of kilim weaving among the yoruk (nomads) and villages of Anatolia. Kilims were and are used mainly as floor coverings (a...

Konya Sile, Central Anatolia Stylish upcycling. A splendid old carpet from Konya has been turned into a beautiful runner with luxurious dusky pink angora wool pile. Very bohemian, very elegant. Size:  361 x 80 cm

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: 185...

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: 174...

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...

Fine Indian stone washed cotton dhurrie. These cotton dhurries are made exclusively for The Nomads Tent by our weaver north of Delhi who delights in reproducing old Indian traditional types of weaving. Cotton dhurries like these come from an authentic...

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...

Kordi NW Iran Rare NW Iranian tribal asmalyk or tent hanging. Size: 105 x 51 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 speciality of the weaver of this carpet, highly regarded in the carpet world for his authentic colours...

Abadeh, SW Iran Mostly Abadeh carpets are knotted in shades of red and have a rosette in the centre with blue shades. They are inspired by carpets of the Ghashgai nomads who passed through Abadeh. Following their example, natural motifs...

Fine Herat Belouch, Afghanistan These finer Belouch rugs have fine detail and wool. As with almost all Afghan rugs, they use only natural dyes and hand spun wool which usually comes from the Karakul sheep. Size: 144 x 87 cm 

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. The wools are usually from the Karakul sheep, source...

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. The wools are usually from the Karakul sheep, source...

Belouch from NE Iran. These ever popular rugs represent extraordinarily good value. They are woven entirely with hand spun wool usually from the Karakul sheep and dyed with mostly vegetable dyes.  With a cream field this cheerful and bright belouch...

Haba kilims are traditional Turkish utilitarian weavings, used as floor coverings, to divide a space, cover other untidy belonging.  Perhaps they would be spread out for a picnic, while tending flocks of fat tailed sheep high on the Anatolian plains...

Shiraz SW Iran Shiraz rugs are woven in the villages around the city of Shiraz in the Iranian province of Fars. Designs tend to come from settled tribal weavers so they mimic Qashqai, Khamseh, Basseri, Afshar, Abadeh and Luri designs....

Contemporary gabbeh, Afghanistan Luxurious thick wool pile with subtle pattern made up of rich earthy reds and natural 'abrash', the variation in shades that creates a sense of depth and life in a carpet. Size: 291 x 197 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: 87 x 63 cm

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. The wools are usually from the Karakul sheep, source...

Sivrihisar, Anatolia, late 20th Century.  Size: 470 x 170 cm