Sultani - Afghanistan Dimensions: 312 x 82 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. Size: 298 x 83 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: 253 x 76 cm  

Ersari, woven in Afghanistan  A very fine Afghan tribal design with superb colour and excellent hand spun wool. The Ersari tribes have a long and prominent history in Afghanistan. The design reflects a strong Turcoman influence, seen in many Afghan...

Red Afghan 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: 280 x 81 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...

Kazak, Central Anatolia Hand woven. Size: 285 x 81 cm

Gharajeh Runner, N.W Iran With their multiple colours and intricate decoration, these rugs usually incorporate alternating square and octagonal motifs. Since around 2000, few have been woven. Dimensions: 378 x 78 cms  

Gharajeh Runner, N.W Iran With their multiple colours and intricate decoration, these rugs usually incorporate alternating square and octagonal motifs. Since around 2000, few have been woven. Dimensions: 420 x 78 cms  

Gharajeh Runner, N.W Iran With their multiple colours and intricate decoration, these rugs usually incorporate alternating square and octagonal motifs. Since around 2000, few have been woven. Dimensions: 320 x 72 cms  

Gharajeh Runner, N.W Iran With their multiple colours and intricate decoration, these rugs usually incorporate alternating square and octagonal motifs. Since around 2000, few have been woven. Dimensions: 232 x 63 cms  

Ardabil Rug, N.W Iran From Ardabil Province in northwestern Iran. Dimensions: 174 x 68 cms  

Karajar Runner, N.W Iran With their multiple colours and intricate decoration, these rugs usually incorporate alternating square and octagonal motifs. Since around 2000, few have been woven. Dimensions: 315 x 87 cms

Karajar Runner, N.W Iran With their multiple colours and intricate decoration, these rugs usually incorporate alternating square and octagonal motifs. Since around 2000, few have been woven. Dimensions: 387 x 87 cms

Karajar Runner, N.W Iran With their multiple colours and intricate decoration, these rugs usually incorporate alternating square and octagonal motifs. Since around 2000, few have been woven. Dimensions: 448 x 81 cms

Karajar Runner, N.W Iran With their multiple colours and intricate decoration, these rugs usually incorporate alternating square and octagonal motifs. Since around 2000, few have been woven. Dimensions: 200 x 56 cms

Karajar Runner, N.W Iran With their multiple colours and intricate decoration, these rugs usually incorporate alternating square and octagonal motifs. Since around 2000, few have been woven. Dimensions: 263 x 70 cms

Karajar Runner, N.W Iran With their multiple colours and intricate decoration, these rugs usually incorporate alternating square and octagonal motifs. Since around 2000, few have been woven. Dimensions: 250 x 70 cms

Karajar Runner, N.W Iran With their multiple colours and intricate decoration, these rugs usually incorporate alternating square and octagonal motifs. Since around 2000, few have been woven. Dimensions: 310 x 90 cms  

Karajar Runner, NW Iran With their multiple colours and intricate decoration, these rugs usually incorporate alternating square and octagonal motifs. Since around 2000, few have been woven. Dimensions: 360 x 80 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.  The...

Azeri runner , Azerbaijan Lovely old colours, well drawn design Dimensions: 332 x 100 cms

We used to have rag rugs back in the 1960s. They are a staple of cottage crafts in many cultures. Some examples are a village interpretation of the Moroccan ‘Ecole des Beaus Arts, in Casablanca in the 1960s. This Boucherouite...

We used to have rag rugs back in the 1960s. They are a staple of cottage crafts in many cultures. Some examples are a the village interpretation of the Moroccan ‘Ecole des Beaus Arts, in Casablanca in the 1960s. This...

Cica 1950 Woven from hand spun wool in Taznacht, a small town between Ouarzazaat and Agadir in Southern Morocco.  Size: 160 x 74 cm

c 1950. Woven from hand spun wool in Taznacht, a small town between Ouarzazaat and Agadir in Southern Morocco.  Size: 160 x 71 cm

Aknif Kilim, Morocco All hand spun wool and natural dyes Aknif means cloak as originally these weavings would double as a cover for warmth or a floor covering. The plain undyed wool used as the base is ornamented with symbols...

Aknif Kilim, Morocco All hand spun wool and natural dyes Aknif means cloak as originally these weavings would double as a cover for warmth or a floor covering. The plain undyed wool used as the base is ornamented with symbols...

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...

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...

Baktiari kilim, SW Iran 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...

Cicim runner, Afghanistan Cicim (pron. Jijim) is a supplementary weft technique that lends itself to complex or sporadic decoration. Earthy rich colours with lovely highlights of warm yellow complement the repeating diamond pattern. A welcoming addition to any hall. Size: 251...

Karajar runner, NW Iran Old, pre-loved slightly mellowed colours. With their multiple colours and intricate decoration, these rugs usually incorporate alternating square and octagonal motifs. Since around 2000, few have been woven. Blue highlights in varying shades really elevate this...

Aqcha runner Afghanistan Red Size: 285 x 80 cms

Heriz runner NW Iran  A good long Heriz runner with a brilliant red ground. This is an old runner and has a slight meander and is priced accordingly. Heriz rug weavers typically employ bold geometric patterns in their designs incorporating large...

Belouch, NE Iran Belouch, Every one is different and has its own character. Incredible value for a genuine hand knotted rug, made by Belouch tribal weavers in Afghanistan. They are woven entirely with hand spun wool usually from the Karakul...

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: 386 x 79 cm

This hybrid Afghan rug with Persian flavours is one of the best workshop quality rugs we have in stock. The wool is lustrous and colours, all natural, are superb. Size:  302 x 82 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.  The...

Karajar, NW Iran With their multiple colours and intricate decoration, these rugs usually incorporate alternating square and octagonal motifs. Since around 2000, few have been woven. Blue highlights in varying shades really elevate this charming runner. Size: 335 x 85...

Kurdish, NE Iran Size: 298 x 102 cms

Karajar, NW Iran With their multiple colours and intricate decoration, these rugs usually incorporate alternating square and octagonal motifs. Since around 2000, few have been woven. Blue highlights in varying shades really elevate this charming runner. Size: 310 x 93...

Karajar, NW Iran With their multiple colours and intricate decoration, these rugs usually incorporate alternating square and octagonal motifs. Since around 2000, few have been woven. Blue highlights in varying shades really elevate this charming runner. Size: 327 x 107...

Azerbaijan, Azerbaijan Similar to Karadjar, rich reds, blues and browns make this a great furnishing piece. Size: 333 x 82 cm

Karajar, NW Iran With their multiple colours and intricate decoration, these rugs usually incorporate alternating square and octagonal motifs. Since around 2000, few have been woven. Blue highlights in varying shades really elevate this charming runner. Size: 260 x 80...

Maimaneh kilim, vegetable based dyes, and woven northern Afghanistan. Traditional Afghan design which has similarities to Anatolian kilim designs. Size: 299 x 87 cm

Modern very soft under foot. Perfect as a bedside or occasional rug, or wall hanging. Size: 156 x 61 cm

An extra fine kilim woven with natural dyes. Superb tones of natural terracotta, soft blue, yellow and green make these kilims something special. Hand woven with hand spun yarn (from the famous Karakul sheep of the region) and vegetable dyes,...