Resist dyed African textile Resist dyeing has been very widely used in Eurasia and Africa since ancient times, it is a widely used method of applying colours or patterns to fabric. A substance that is impervious to the dye blocks...

Embroidered Letter Holder - Uzbekistan A handy hanging double pocketed Uzbek embroidered thingummyjig for letters, bills and last will and testament. Extraordinary good value. Many of these textiles were made and used a long time ago. A few may have...

‘Chakla’ Shrine cloth - Kanbe tribe. Size: 47 x 48 cm

Suzani, Uzbekistan, Silk embroidery on cotton, the open field and mihrab (arch shape) indicate this was made for prayer in the Islamic tradition. Suitable as table cover or wall hanging.  Size: 144 x 84 cm

Embroidered Bag, Silk on Black Cotton, Uzbekistan Very fine silk cross-stitch on cotton and pretty beaded fringes go round 3 sides of this small bag which can easily also be a decorative item placed on a table or side board. ...

Embroidered Bag - Silk on Black Cotton, Uzbekistan Very fine silk cross-stitch on cotton and pretty beaded fringes go round 3 sides of this small bag which can easily also be a decorative item placed on a table or side...

Embroidered Bag, Silk on Black Cotton, Uzbekistan Very fine silk cross-stitch on cotton and pretty beaded fringes go round 3 sides of this small bag which can easily also be a decorative item placed on a table or side board. ...

Asmalyk, Kurdish - NE Persia A Baktiari saddle cover, little used as far as we can tell! Mid 20th century.  Size: 105 x 51 cm

A mounted kilim fragment - Malatya in Eastern Anatolia. Early C20th or late 19thC Size: 203 x 66 cm

Saddle Bag - Bergama Yoruk, Anatolia, Turkey Kilim and sumac technique are both employed in this saddle bag, early 20th century. The less than perfect shape perhaps shows the tussle between displaying beauty to enrich their lives, and getting a functioning bag finished...

From the collection of Janet Harvey, and part of the The Nomads Tent ‘Textiles of the Southern Silk Route’ exhibition. The Nomads Tent collection of vintage and antique tribal costume. Many of these items were part of our exhibition, ‘Textiles...

Embroidered Turcoman chapan (traditional Turkic overcoat) with metal decorations, more for ceremonial occasions than everyday wear, with its long flamboyant sleeves and elaborate metal medalions attached to the front. Typical black, yellow and red main colours of Turcoman tribes, here...