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...

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...

Kazak, Afghanistan 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: 313 x 81 cm

Kazak, Afghanistan 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: 176 x 59 cm

Kazak, Afghanistan 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: 178 x 60 cm

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...

‘Blossom’ design Indian kilim.  Size:  388 x  60 cm

‘Blossom’ design Indian kilim.  Size:  388 x  60 cm

‘Shahsevan’ Indian kilim Size:  244 x  80 cm

‘Blossom’ design Indian kilim Size:  244 x  60 cm

‘Blossom’ design Indian kilim Size:  188 x  60 cm

‘Blossom’ design Indian kilim Size:  305 x  60 cm

Belouch tribal weaving from Afghanistan Size: 253 x 68 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...

  Fine Qashqai kilim, SW Iran Hand spun wool pile and hand spun warp and weft. Shiraz rugs are so called because they are woven in or near the city of Shiraz or because they are brought to the bazaar...

Woven in India. Kilim (gilim, also in India sometimes called dhurrie) means flat weave and consists solely of wefts forming the design by being woven around and through warps, unlike a pile weave (rug, carpet) which has rows of knots between wefts. For...

Woven in India. Kilim (gilim, also in India sometimes called dhurrie) means flat weave and consists solely of wefts forming the design by being woven around and through warps, unlike a pile weave (rug, carpet) which has rows of knots between wefts. For...

Indian kilim Natural dyes. Sizes: 150 x 50 cm

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. Compact dense weave with good saturated colours. Woven in two joined sections. Some wear in places, consistent with age. Kilims were and are used mainly as floor coverings (a good underlay can help). But...

‘Chob’ = natural and ‘rang’ = colour, and here are both combined with inspired designs in sumptuous colours.  This fabulous range brings together a well framed repeating central motifs with a restrained pallet of colours, suitable for traditional or modern...

‘Chob’ = natural and ‘rang’ = colour, and here are both combined with inspired designs in sumptuous colours.  This fabulous range brings together the oriental tradition and the artists instinct to break with tradition, abandoning the ‘rules’. Size: 300 x...

Gabbeh rugs and carpets originated in SW Iran and other Nomadic cultures. Their characteristic abstract spirit is here developed into a strident and exciting display of deep rich colours that will look impressive in traditional and contemporary interiors. This example...

This high quality carpet with bluey green and ivory as main colours, is an example of a restrained Persian style  developed for elegant homes across late 19th/early 20th century Europe and the USA. A later resurgence in demand for these...

This high quality carpet with wine red and ivory as main colours, is an example of a restrained Persian style  developed for elegant homes across late 19th/early 20th century Europe and the USA. A later resurgence in demand for these...

Konya Sile, Central Anatolia Here is a terrific example of upcycling. A damaged but splendid old carpet from Konya has been turned into a stylish runner with luxurious dusky pink angora wool pile. It could well serve as a luxurious, slightly...

Vintage Sparta Runner, Western Turkey A great example of upcycling, it was once part of a bashed up but beautifully faded old carpet. It could well serve as a slightly Bohemian floor covering for a very stylish entrance hall. Size:  400...

Hamadan, NW Iran Size:  197 x 68 cm

Hamadan, NW Iran Size:  200 x 80 cm

Belouch, 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. The variety of designs is remarkable. Some are known as...

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: 225 x 70...

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: 169 x 59 cm

Lambram, NW Iran This distinctive and vibrant runner combines earthy yellow with vivid blues and pinks on a red ground.  Size: 320 x 96 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. This cheerful runner incorporates subtle highlights of soft blue and pink. Size: 265 x...

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. This cheerful runner features beautiful highlights of soft uplifting blue. Size: 238 x 68...

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. Although...

Khan Mohammedi runner, 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...

Khan Mohammedi runner, 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...

Bokhara Pakistan A classic Turcoman design hand knotted with very soft deep pile.  Size: 300 x 79 cm

Hamadan, NW Iran, pre1950 This lovely old runner has rich deep colours. Despite its age, it is in almost perfect condition with full pile.  Size: 305 x 105 cm

Abadeh, SW Iran Abadeh have similarities to Qashqai rugs. This is a fine rug with dense knotting, durable and attractive. Size: 151 x 62 cm

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...

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: 180 x 69 cm

Hamadan NW Iran circa 1950 This lovely long, old runner has rich deep colours and lovely 'abrash', a prized feature showing variation in shades of colour in many old rugs. Despite its age, it is in almost perfect condition with...

Belouch runner, c1900, NE Persia Having much in common with Turcoman rugs, this elegant, slightly sombre but warm coloured runner would suit an entrance hall. There is some wear noted in photographs. Black and dark brown wools are 'corroded', ie...