Gabbeh, SW Persia, with bold stripes. 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,...

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.  Size:...

100% recycled Rag rugs are a staple of cottage crafts in many cultures.  This Boucherouite (meaning scraps of material) kilim was woven by women.  Size: 284 x 173 cm

100% recycled Rag rugs are a staple of cottage crafts in many cultures.  This Boucherouite (meaning scraps of material) kilim was woven by women.  Size: 284 x 173 cm

These very striking kilims are from SW Persia. They are used as floor coverings, a hanging, to throw over a table or a sofa throw. Such blankets are used in nomadic families as all the above and as sofreh (or...

Tall Corner cupboard Made from Sheesham wood which is a fast growing plantation grown hardwood. Hand made in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India 123 x 40 x 40 cms Pick up from shop

High quality flatweave kilim handwoven in India. Jali refers to the beautiful carved stone screens which developed to a great art form in the Mughal era. Jali screens are found across the subcontinent and used for partitioning, windows and ventilation....

Contemporary Afghan weaving of the highest quality, evoking tribal imagery, all natural dyes, and hand spun wool Size: 206 x 154 cm

This 'Darya' rug is modelled on a Moroccan Berber pattern and captures the abstract asymmetry of that tradition. It has been woven with a single reddish brown natural dye on an undyed natural wool base. Size: 186 x 123 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

Belouch, NE Persia This is an unusual and fine Belouch rug with beautifully drawn tulip and rose motifs. Although the tulip is often associated with Ottoman culture, like the rose, it is a universal symbol of love and the beloved. The Turkish...

Hamadan NW Persia Size: 93 x 60 cm

Bijar, NW Persia Bijar rugs generally have an extremely dense weave and are very durable. The density is a result of heavy beating down with a weighted comb after each row of knots and wefts are applied.  Size: 75 x...

Kurdish, NE Persia Size: 298 x 102 cms

Azerbaijan, Azerbaijan Similar to Karadjar, rich reds, blues and browns make this a great furnishing piece. Size: 333 x 82 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: 150 x 99 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: 147 x 98 cm

Display/book shelves, re-cycled wood and steel. Made in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. Delivery of furniture is not included in the price. We hope the following options will be helpful: You may collect during opening hours.   We can deliver by arrangement. Please...

Lakai suzani, silk embroidery on green cotton ground. The Lakai Uzbeks moved from Central Asia in the north and settled in the Kunduz area of northern Afghanistan, after the Bolshevik revolution in Russia. (from TRC Leiden). This brightly coloured textile...

  Moldavian kilim There is some controversy surrounding the origin of these kilims. They were originally found in a dusty rug shop in downtown Istanbul in the late 1990s but were probably woven in the 1960s or 70s, during the...

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,...

Late 20th century. Northern Afghanistan.   Woven near the village of Almar, near Maimaneh in the north of Afghanistan. Their kilim weaving displays diamonds, big bold patterns and strong colours, and usually natural dyes, as in this strong, characterful example....

Central Anatolia. 1st half 20th century. Highly durable, compact and dense weave with really good saturated dyes creating a weaving with great presence.  Kilims were and are used mainly as floor coverings (a good underlay can help). But they are...

Moldavian Kilim from the early C20th.  These kilims have an interesting back story. They were found in downtown Istanbul in the late 1990's but were probably woven in the 1960's / 1970's during the Soviet era, possible earlier. Traditional Moldavian...

Fine Old Ersari Carpet, 1st quarter 20th Century, Afghanistan Magnificent carpet from the Ersari tribe of Afghanistan, one of the great tribal weaving groups of the region. Especially valued are those woven between mid 19th century up to 1930, such...

Flatweave handwoven in India. Jali refers to the beautiful carved stone screens which developed to a great art form in the Mughal era. Jali screens are found across the subcontinent and used for partitioning, windows and ventilation. The image was...

Fine Agra, N India Hand woven using hand spun wool and natural dyes Size: 231 x 151

Haba kilims are traditional Turkish utilitarian weavings, used as floor coverings, to divide a space, cover other otherwise unsightly or untidy belongings.  Then as now, they might be spread out for a picnic, though here in the west we are...

Contemporary Kilim - Afghanistan. Good quality hand spun wool and natural dyes combined in this soft coloured modern design. Pure wool wefts and warps. Size: 242 x 176 cm

Hand tailored in Nepal, these waistcoats have a pleasing weight. There is an inner pocket. Call or email for more information on sizing if in any doubt

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

Baktiari, SW Persia Made with undyed variously coloured wools. A contemporary look but in fact it is an authentic, original kilim from the Baktiari of Chahar Mahal tribal weavers. Size: 183 x 156 cm

Moldavian Kilim from the early C20th. These kilims have an interesting back story. They were found in downtown Istanbul in the late 1990's but were probably woven in the 1960's / 1970's during the Soviet era, possible earlier. Traditional Moldavian...

Belouch, Afghanistan 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. The smaller type, known as...

Recycled Chest with Collage of Carved Wood Imported by The Nomads Tent, hand made in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. More stock in the shop, please contact us. Delivery of furniture is not included in the price. We hope the following options...

Moldavian Kilim from the early C20th.  These kilims have an interesting back story. They were found in downtown Istanbul in the late 1990's but were probably woven in the 1960's / 1970's during the Soviet era, possible earlier. Traditional Moldavian...

Moldavian Kilim from the early C20th. These kilims have an interesting back story. They were found in downtown Istanbul in the late 1990's but were probably woven in the 1960's / 1970's during the Soviet era, possible earlier. Traditional Moldavian...

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