Cotton Seat pad with Frida Kahlo design.  India. Size 38 x 38 cms (approx)

Cotton Seat pad with jungle animal design.  India. Size 38 x 38 cms (approx)

Patchwork seat pad with tassels.  India. Size 38 x 38 cms (approx)

Embroidered seat pad with tassels.  India. Size 38 x 38 cms (approx)

Sequin Patchwork Applique Seat Pad with tassels. Size 38 x 38 cms (approx)

Sequin Patchwork Applique Seat Pad with tassels. Size 38 x 38 cms (approx)

This exquisitely fine hand stitched suzani (meaning needlework)  throw is made in Uzbekistan.  Size: 260 x 183 cm

This exquisitely fine hand stitched suzani (meaning needlework)  throw is made in Uzbekistan.  Size: 260 x 220 cm

This exquisitely fine hand stitched suzani (meaning needlework)  throw is made in Uzbekistan.  Size: 200 x 143 cm

This exquisitely fine hand stitched suzani (meaning needlework)  throw is made in Uzbekistan.  Size: 200 x 143 cm

Silk embroidered silk sari from NW India, Bengali weavers. This very fine, (and amazingly also hand woven) silk material is economically and subtly decorated with expensive silk yarn. Note the least seen part of the sari has little decoration.  Size:...

An exceptionally fine weaving with extremely fine wool. Probably woven in early to mid 20th century in the Paisley workshops on a ‘Jacquard’ loom, this shawl is in flawless condition. Size: 314 x 166 cms

Originally jajims are used as hangings, covers for bedding, and floor covers but when old and damaged they make excellent cushions. The very fine ‘warp substitution’ weaving technique and other information is provided in an excellent article by renowned textile expert Marla Mallet http://www.marlamallett.com/jajims.htm. Includes...

Originally jajims are used as hangings, covers for bedding, and floor covers but when old and damaged they make excellent cushions. The very fine ‘warp substitution’ weaving technique and other information is provided in an excellent article by renowned textile expert Marla Mallet http://www.marlamallett.com/jajims.htm. Includes...

An exceptionally fine weaving with extremely fine wool. Probably woven in early to mid 20th century in the Paisley workshops on a ‘Jacquard’ loom, this shawl is in flawless condition. Purchased from the extensive textile and rug collection of a...

A very fine example of Block printing from Jaipur, India Size: 260 x 170 cms

Indian block printed cotton textile, Jaipur. Size: 214 x 144 cms

Fine antique rug fragments. Recycled into cushions with rich old colours.   Size: 40 x 40 cms  

These exquisitely fine hand stitched suzani (meaning needlework) cushion covers are made in Uzbekistan. The base is cotton with very fine chain stitch silk embroidery. The inners are pure feather in cotton cambric.  Size: 45 x 45 cms  

These exquisitely fine hand stitched suzani (meaning needlework) cushion covers are made in Uzbekistan. The base is cotton with very fine chain stitch silk embroidery. The inners are pure feather in cotton cambric.  Size: 45 x 45 cms  

These tactile maimaneh cushions are made using kilim fragments, hand woven in Afghanistan, with 100% vegetable dyed wool, cotton backing, heavy duty zip and piped edges. The inners are best quality natural feather within a cotton cambric case. Sizes are...

These exquisitely fine hand stitched suzani (meaning needlework) cushion covers are made in Uzbekistan. The base is satin cotton with very fine chain stitch silk embroidery. This quality of suzani work is the best we have seen anywhere. The inners are pure feather in cotton cambric.  Size: 50 x 50 cms  

These exquisitely fine hand stitched suzani (meaning needlework) cushion covers are made in Uzbekistan. The base is satin cotton with very fine chain stitch silk embroidery. This quality of suzani work is the best we have seen anywhere. The inners are pure feather in cotton cambric.  Size: 50 x 50 cms  

Saddle Bag,  Iran Life for many tribes around the world who depend on animals to subsist has often been a well of textile creativity, spurred on by a kind of joyful competitive spirit, not unlike the urge in some quarters...

Belouch Bag, Afghanistan c1925 Size:  40 x 40 cm

Belouch Grain sack, Afghanistan Including feather inner. Size:  104 x 46 cm

Soumak technique grain sack, Turkey A fine decorative bag, early 20th Century - may be supplied with inner cushion. Size:  96 x 68 cm

Very fine Saddle Bag - Belouch, Afghanistan, Mid 20th Century or earlier. Life for many tribes around the world who depend on animals to subsist has often been a well of textile creativity, spurred on by a kind of joyful...

Child's dress, Gujurat, W. India

Kanbe Chakla (decorative panel) Kutch, West India  Embroidery, applique, and mirror work in a fabulous play of red, blue and yellow. Such a piece may be hung on a wall or laid on a table or sideboard. It will make...

Toran, Gujarat Size: 173 x 87 cm

Made by the Rabari caste of Shepherds, Kutch province, Gujerat. West India 173 x 87 cms

A decorative embroidered and appliqued textile full of traditional Gujarati imagery, early to mid 20th century. Size: 142 x 76 cm

Toran, Gujarat Size: 62 x 41 cm

Lakai Segosha - Uzbekistan Used in tribal nomadic life, in a tent, to sit on top and hold together a pile of quilts. No corner of the tent was not worthy of care and decoration. Pride and status is expressed...

Jainamaz or djoinamaz means prayer niche. The arch shape with its echo of gothic European architecture, represent the mihrab, facing Mecca and symbolising the window into heaven. Suitable as table cover or wall hanging.  Size: 158 x 91 cm

  A decorative fringed suzani textile, for putting on a table. Size: 81 x 72 cm

Rabari are the shepherd caste from Gujarat, NW India. Elaborate and brilliant decoration is a hallmark of textiles from Gujarat. Most traditional Gujarat families have abandoned such work. Size: 81 x 57 cms

Lakai Segosha - Uzbekistan Used in tribal nomadic life, in a tent, to sit on top and hold together a pile of quilts. No corner of the tent was not worthy of care and decoration. Pride and status is expressed...

Anatolian kilim with supplementary weft. 19th century, rare textile. Size: 203 x 66 cm

Anatolian kilims were usually woven in two strips due to the narrow looms carried around by nomadic weavers. This is one half of such a kilim, woven in Sivrihisar, Anatolia, late 19th or early 20th century. Mounted on heavy cotton,...

The Hotamis of Eastern Anatolia, Turkey, descend from Turkmen tribes who emigrated Westwards from the steppes of Central Asia. This is a rare and very fine fragment, mounted on heavy cotton. Suitable as a hanging or to go on a...

Pulkari work is the technique of silk embroidery. This is a vintage piece, very finely embroidered with radiant silk threads. Mid 20th Century. Size: 70 x 48 cm

Juval, (complete) Turcoman, NE Persia, early C20th Felt and applique bag, early 20th century, Turcoman. The well-used bag is a lovely decorative item as well as being an interesting and rare example of nomadic life, and textile art. Juval, probably...

Lakai Segosha - Uzbekistan Used in tribal nomadic life, in a tent, to sit on top and hold together a pile of quilts. No corner of the tent was not worthy of care and decoration. Pride and status is expressed...

Traditional door hanging, modern. Applique cotton on cotton with backing. Ready to hang on a wall (or across your front door if you like to do it the Tibetan way!) 186 X 85 cms

This piece is early 20th or late 19th century. The backing could be removed and the piece mounted on fresh cotton backing. Size: 113 x 75 cm

Silk Ikat cushions from Turkey in a variety of vibrant patterns and colours. Perfect for mix and matching. Ikat is an ancient technique in which the pattern is created before the weaving is made, by a remarkable method of resist...