ANTIQUE 2 PART KILIM BY THE AFGHAN ...
Item Ref
D-1345
Size: 13ft 11in x 5ft 6in (425 x 168cm).
Antique kilim woven in two parts by the Baluch tribes of Afghanistan.
Circa 1900/20.
This excellent kilim was woven in two parts on a narrow simple loom, and then stitched together in the middle along the entire length; this explains the slight variation in colour and design from one side to the other. The kilim has a repeat diamond design, separated by bands of brocaded decoration in the form of stars; this is also used with chevrons to create the border design.
The kilim is in excellent condition with very slight wear, the kilim is suitable for normal domestic use.
Stock Number: D-1345.
Antique kilim woven in two parts by the Baluch tribes of Afghanistan.
Circa 1900/20.
This excellent kilim was woven in two parts on a narrow simple loom, and then stitched together in the middle along the entire length; this explains the slight variation in colour and design from one side to the other. The kilim has a repeat diamond design, separated by bands of brocaded decoration in the form of stars; this is also used with chevrons to create the border design.
The kilim is in excellent condition with very slight wear, the kilim is suitable for normal domestic use.
Stock Number: D-1345.
£1,500
| $1,833 USD | €1,777 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK EMBROIDERED KILIM, BOLD DESIGN ON ...
Item Ref
D-1353
Size: 5ft 4in x 3ft 8in (162 x 111cm).
Antique Uzbek flat weave with embroidered design on an un-dyed camel hair ground.
Circa 1920.
This interesting kilim is woven in seven strips of un-dyed camel hair, which are then embroidered with large Uzbek guls and a tradition border design.
A simple but beautiful weaving that would make an outstanding wall hanging or could be used on the floor in a light traffic area..
The weaving is in excellent condition with very slight signs of use.
Stock Number: D-1353
Antique Uzbek flat weave with embroidered design on an un-dyed camel hair ground.
Circa 1920.
This interesting kilim is woven in seven strips of un-dyed camel hair, which are then embroidered with large Uzbek guls and a tradition border design.
A simple but beautiful weaving that would make an outstanding wall hanging or could be used on the floor in a light traffic area..
The weaving is in excellent condition with very slight signs of use.
Stock Number: D-1353
£795
| $971 USD | €942 EUR
ANTIQUE AFGHAN BALUCH 'DASTARKHAN' OR 'SOFREH' EATING ...
Item Ref
D-1129
Size: 8ft 0in x 3ft 11in (245 x 119cm).
A scarce Baluch dastarkhan or sofreh (eating cloth) these were placed on the ground for food to be served on.
Circa 1920.
This excellent example was woven by the Baluch tribes of southern Afghanistan in the region around Farah, due to its large size and ornate decoration it was probably woven for a special occasion such as a wedding, enabling a large group of people to sit around it and eat. The sofreh is flatwoven with various designs and decorated with multiple bands of weft work.
The sofreh is in excellent condition with very slight wear.
The sofreh is suitable for normal domestic use as a kilim, or would an excellent large wall hanging.
Stock Number: D-1129.
A scarce Baluch dastarkhan or sofreh (eating cloth) these were placed on the ground for food to be served on.
Circa 1920.
This excellent example was woven by the Baluch tribes of southern Afghanistan in the region around Farah, due to its large size and ornate decoration it was probably woven for a special occasion such as a wedding, enabling a large group of people to sit around it and eat. The sofreh is flatwoven with various designs and decorated with multiple bands of weft work.
The sofreh is in excellent condition with very slight wear.
The sofreh is suitable for normal domestic use as a kilim, or would an excellent large wall hanging.
Stock Number: D-1129.
£950
| $1,161 USD | €1,125 EUR
ANTIQUE WESTERN AFGHAN BALUCH RUG, SCARCE REPEAT ...
Item Ref
DS-0740
Size: 8ft 9in x 4ft 8in (267 x 141cm).
Antique Baluch rug probably from Western Afghanistan. A Baluch rug with a scarce repeat 'star in octagon' design.
Circa 1880.
A very interesting Baluch rug with a what appears to be a simple design, but upon study is a complex lattice used to great effect, there are 18 rows of 8 'star in octagon' designs, giving a total of 144, the inside of each octagon is quartered. The octagons are separated by rows of small diamond shaped secondary devices. The colour palette is restricted to madder red, indigo blue, aubergine and ivory; the aubergine is used as the ground colour for the leaf border and also to the field of the rug.
The rug is in fair condition with some wear and medium / low pile. The rug has very good soft wool and superb colour, there is some corrosion. The sides have been re-bound at some time in the rugs life.
The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.
Stock Number: DS-0740.
Antique Baluch rug probably from Western Afghanistan. A Baluch rug with a scarce repeat 'star in octagon' design.
Circa 1880.
A very interesting Baluch rug with a what appears to be a simple design, but upon study is a complex lattice used to great effect, there are 18 rows of 8 'star in octagon' designs, giving a total of 144, the inside of each octagon is quartered. The octagons are separated by rows of small diamond shaped secondary devices. The colour palette is restricted to madder red, indigo blue, aubergine and ivory; the aubergine is used as the ground colour for the leaf border and also to the field of the rug.
The rug is in fair condition with some wear and medium / low pile. The rug has very good soft wool and superb colour, there is some corrosion. The sides have been re-bound at some time in the rugs life.
The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.
Stock Number: DS-0740.
£1,500
| $1,833 USD | €1,777 EUR
ANTIQUE YOMUT TURKMEN 'OK BASH' COVER FOR ...
Item Ref
D-1216
Size: 2ft 5in x 1ft 2in (73 x 36cm). Excluding tassels.
Antique Yomut Turkmen 'ok bash' cover for yurt tent poles.
Circa 1880.
Ok bash were decorative covers used by the Turkmen tribes to cover the ends of the long wooden poles or struts, that were used in the construction of the family yurt. During the migration the poles were strapped to the sides of camels and these highly decorative bags covered the ends of the poles.
Ok bash are found in both piled and flat weave, this example by the Yomut Turkmen is in a flat woven brocaded technique, similar to that used on the well known Yomut pallas kilims. Woven as a single piece, it is joined along the base and down one side to create a bag, decorative tassels have then been applied.
Excellent condition with very slight signs of wear through use.
An excellent tribal display item in original condition.
Stock Number: D-1216.
Antique Yomut Turkmen 'ok bash' cover for yurt tent poles.
Circa 1880.
Ok bash were decorative covers used by the Turkmen tribes to cover the ends of the long wooden poles or struts, that were used in the construction of the family yurt. During the migration the poles were strapped to the sides of camels and these highly decorative bags covered the ends of the poles.
Ok bash are found in both piled and flat weave, this example by the Yomut Turkmen is in a flat woven brocaded technique, similar to that used on the well known Yomut pallas kilims. Woven as a single piece, it is joined along the base and down one side to create a bag, decorative tassels have then been applied.
Excellent condition with very slight signs of wear through use.
An excellent tribal display item in original condition.
Stock Number: D-1216.
£495
| $605 USD | €586 EUR
ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN CHUVAL FACE WITH 6 ...
Item Ref
D-1415
Size: 5ft 3in x 2ft 10in (159 x 87cm).
Antique Tekke Turkmen chuval face with six 'Salor' turreted guls.
Circa 1890.
Chuval are storage bags used by the Turkmen nomads for the storage of personal items inside the yurt and also for the transport of goods on the backs of camels or horses. They were usually woven in pairs.
A good chuval face that is very well drawn with six 'Salor' guls and Tekke chuval guls as secondary guls. The extensive use of cochineal dye gives the superb ground colour. The elem panel at the base is of a striking design that creates diagonal movement. At some time in its history the plain weave back has been removed, making this very suitable for use as a small rug.
Excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile.
Stock Number: D-1415.
Antique Tekke Turkmen chuval face with six 'Salor' turreted guls.
Circa 1890.
Chuval are storage bags used by the Turkmen nomads for the storage of personal items inside the yurt and also for the transport of goods on the backs of camels or horses. They were usually woven in pairs.
A good chuval face that is very well drawn with six 'Salor' guls and Tekke chuval guls as secondary guls. The extensive use of cochineal dye gives the superb ground colour. The elem panel at the base is of a striking design that creates diagonal movement. At some time in its history the plain weave back has been removed, making this very suitable for use as a small rug.
Excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile.
Stock Number: D-1415.
£1,500
| $1,833 USD | €1,777 EUR
ANTIQUE KURDISH RUG WITH SHRUB DESIGN ON ...
Item Ref
R-12
Size: 5ft 1in x 3ft 10in (155 x 117cm).
Antique Kurdish rug with repeat shrub design on a yellow ground.
Circa 1900.
A beautiful small rug with really outstanding colours, featuring a flowering shrub design on a clear yellow ground. The traditional multi coloured borders frame the rug well.
The rug is in excellent condition with even wear and medium pile.
The rug has been hand washed and ready for use or display, the rug is suitable for normal domestic use.
Stock Number: R-12
Antique Kurdish rug with repeat shrub design on a yellow ground.
Circa 1900.
A beautiful small rug with really outstanding colours, featuring a flowering shrub design on a clear yellow ground. The traditional multi coloured borders frame the rug well.
The rug is in excellent condition with even wear and medium pile.
The rug has been hand washed and ready for use or display, the rug is suitable for normal domestic use.
Stock Number: R-12
£1,450
| $1,772 USD | €1,717 EUR
ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN GENDJE KAZAK LONG RUG / ...
Item Ref
H-549
Size: 10ft 2in x 3ft 10in (310 x 116cm).
Antique Caucasian Gendje Kazak runner with floral lattice design.
Circa 1890.
A good example Gendje Kazak runner with with a floral lattice design on a rich yellow / gold ground. The floral rosette border on a soft red ground is typical of the Gendje region. A very good furnishing Caucasian runner.
The runner is in excellent good with slight even wear and medium pile.
The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.
The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.
Stock Number: H-549.
Antique Caucasian Gendje Kazak runner with floral lattice design.
Circa 1890.
A good example Gendje Kazak runner with with a floral lattice design on a rich yellow / gold ground. The floral rosette border on a soft red ground is typical of the Gendje region. A very good furnishing Caucasian runner.
The runner is in excellent good with slight even wear and medium pile.
The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.
The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.
Stock Number: H-549.
£4,500
| $5,499 USD | €5,330 EUR
ANTIQUE TURKISH MILAS VILLAGE PRAYER RUG, EXCELLENT ...
Item Ref
H-550
Size: 5ft 9in x 3ft 4in (175 x 101cm).
Antique Western Anatolian Milas prayer rug of early design with wonderful colour.
Mid 19th century.
A good example of an early Milas village prayer rug with traditional design. The ivory ground outer border with carnation flowers is of particular note. The use of aubergine colour in the field is unusual and points towards an early date.
The rug is in excellent condition with even wear and medium pile.
The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display. The rug is suitable for light domestic use. but would make a superb wall hanging.
Stock Number: H-550.
Antique Western Anatolian Milas prayer rug of early design with wonderful colour.
Mid 19th century.
A good example of an early Milas village prayer rug with traditional design. The ivory ground outer border with carnation flowers is of particular note. The use of aubergine colour in the field is unusual and points towards an early date.
The rug is in excellent condition with even wear and medium pile.
The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display. The rug is suitable for light domestic use. but would make a superb wall hanging.
Stock Number: H-550.
£5,950
| $7,271 USD | €7,047 EUR
ANTIQUE TURKISH KIRSEHIR VILLAGE PRAYER RUG OF ...
Item Ref
H-551
Antique Anatolian Kirsehir village prayer rug of scarce 'Sultan' design.
Size: 6ft 4in x 3ft 8in (192 x 112cm).
2nd half 19th century.
An interesting pictorial prayer rug on a soft yellow / camel coloured ground. The design is slightly abstract with an architectural feel, which is unique to the rugs from Kirsehir. The base of the design represents two buildings, with tall columns either side supporting large urns, the central floral design represents carnations. The border is also in a floral and architectural style.
The rug has a very soft and warm colour palette.
The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile. Hand washed and ready for use or display.
The rug would make an excellent wall hanging.
Stock Number: H-551.
Size: 6ft 4in x 3ft 8in (192 x 112cm).
2nd half 19th century.
An interesting pictorial prayer rug on a soft yellow / camel coloured ground. The design is slightly abstract with an architectural feel, which is unique to the rugs from Kirsehir. The base of the design represents two buildings, with tall columns either side supporting large urns, the central floral design represents carnations. The border is also in a floral and architectural style.
The rug has a very soft and warm colour palette.
The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile. Hand washed and ready for use or display.
The rug would make an excellent wall hanging.
Stock Number: H-551.
£1,950
| $2,383 USD | €2,310 EUR
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