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, highly regarded in the carpet world for his authentic colours...

Hand woven with hand spun yarn (from the famous Karakul sheep of the region) and vegetable dyes, these Anatolian and SW Persian influenced designs have been a staple of weavers from the north of Afghanistan for generations. The very vibrant...

Toyserkan, NW Iran Toyserkan rugs have a distinctive stepped central medallion, typically longer and narrower in proportion than many rugs, and usually have rich and warm colours, such as in this example. Suitable as a sitting room rug or may...

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,...

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,...

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,...

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,...

This 'chigh' or reed screen was found by our friend and agent in Iran, Abbas Rahimi (see Nomads News), in Sanjav village in Western Iran. Reed screens rarely last more than a few decades in use but this one is...

Mehskin, NW Iran  Size: 420 x 150 cms

Gabbeh, SW Iran Thick hand-woven rugs originally used as sleeping rugs by the nomads of SW Iran. Vegetable dyes and hand spun wool characterise these rugs. The word "gabbeh" comes from the Persian گبه, meaning raw, natural, uncut. Dimensions: 309...

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 355 x 252 cms

Exceptionally large kilim from the Maimaneh region of Northern Afghanistan. All natural undyed wool has been chosen to make this traditional pattern with its contemporary calm design,. Hand woven with hand spun undyed varieties of wool (from the famous Karakul...

Karajar hall carpet/runner, N.W Iran An exceptional carpet. Very good quality, very large decorative carpet, suitable for a large hall or gallery. With their multiple colours and intricate decoration, Karajar rugs usually incorporate among the complex of elements alternating square...

Mahal c 1980, NW Iran Old, large decorative NW Persian carpet. It is in good condition with lovely rich soft red field. There is a visible repair in the plain field area and a small area of wear, both shown....

Mehskin, NE Iran  Size: 320 x 102 cms

Mehskin, NW Iran  Size: 330 x 109 cms

Gabbeh, SW Iran Thick hand-woven rugs originally used as sleeping rugs by the nomads of SW Iran. 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...

Hamadan NW Iran  A handsome rug with great wool and lovely old colours. Size: 147 x 110 cm

Hand woven with hand spun yarn (from the famous Karakul sheep of the region) and vegetable dyes, these Anatolian and SW Persian influenced designs have been a staple of weavers from the north of Afghanistan for generations. The very vibrant...

Veg Dye Kilim, Pakistan Size: 76 x 61 cm

Veg Dye Kilim, Pakistan Size: 78 x 60 cm

Aryana, Afghanistan  Characterized by beautiful handspun wool and natural dyes.  A characteristic of Aryana rugs is the soft “abrash” in the wool, which displays a slight variation of colour. Size 145 x 97 cms

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: 145 x 85 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: 140 x 97 cm

Senneh, NW Iran   Size: 100 x 60 cm

Ersari chuval, means a large storage bag, often part of a double bag that could be slung over a horse or camel. See Marla Mallet's article on the context for these interesting tribal bags. Woven mid 20th century, this face...

Very old Kurdish fragment, NW Persia. Circa mid 19th century. Exceptional age and superb colours can be enjoyed for its exceptional beauty and as a rare textile. Size: 130 x 57 cm

Gabbeh, SW Iran Thick hand-woven rugs originally used as sleeping rugs by the nomads of SW Iran. Vegetable dyes and hand spun wool characterise these rugs. The word "gabbeh" comes from the Persian گبه, meaning raw, natural, uncut. Dimensions: 180...

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

Fine Kazak woven in Afghanistan to designs originating in Kazakstan. Typically geometric and colourful, cotton warp and weft, fine lustrous wool. A high density of knots helps define the intricate, ancient patterns.  Size: 144 x 100 cms  

Handwoven Gabbeh poshti, Shiraz SW Iran A traditional woven mat for sitting on. 40 x 40 cm

Handwoven Gabbeh poshti, Shiraz SW Iran A traditional woven mat for sitting on. 40 x 40 cm

Malaki Kilim, Afghanistan Soumak technique wool weft on cotton warps.  Size: 190 x 132 cm

Darya Abshar, Afghanistan Contemporary designs from Afghan weavers. We think this contemporary design is an excellent innovation from the versatile weavers of Afghanistan. It has some of the rawness and naive charm of gabbeh rugs from Qashqai weavers of SW...

Hamadan NW Iran  A handsome rug with great wool and lovely old colours. Size: 210 x 113 cm

Soumak, Uzbekistan Vegetable dyes. Soumak is a type of flat weave, somewhat resembling kilim, but with a stronger and thicker weave, a smooth front face and a ragged back, where kilim is smooth on both sides  Size: 155 x 97 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 60 cm  

A large contemporary carpet of great quality. 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

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: 253 x 76 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...

Sultanabad - Iran 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, the...

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: 246 x 166 cm  

Ushak, Azerbaijan A very large decorative carpet with a traditional design and contemporary flavour taken from the Ushak carpets of Western Turkey. Natural dyes, hand spun wool. Size: 477 x 323 cm

Ushak, Azerbaijan, NW Iran. The design is a contemporary twist on old Ottoman era western Turkish Ushak carpet. It is woven with confidently contrasting natural dyes, and hand spun wool. Size: 386 x 282 cm

Fine Sultanabad - Azerbaijan 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, the...

Fine Sultanabad - Azerbaijan 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, the...

Fine Sultanabad - Azerbaijan 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,...