ANTIQUE AFGHAN VILLAGE CARPET, WITH WARM RED ...
Item Ref
DS-0824
Size: 10ft 6in x 7ft 10in (320 x 240cm).
Antique Red Afghan carpet with traditional design, this carpet has superb colour with a very good warm red and a deep indigo blue. The traditional design is 3 rows of 7 Ersari guls.
Circa 1920.
The carpet is in excellent condition with slight wear and good pile, the wool is soft and glossy.
The carpet has been hand washed and ready for use or display.
The carpet is suitable for heavy domestic floor use.
Stock Number: DS-0824.
Antique Red Afghan carpet with traditional design, this carpet has superb colour with a very good warm red and a deep indigo blue. The traditional design is 3 rows of 7 Ersari guls.
Circa 1920.
The carpet is in excellent condition with slight wear and good pile, the wool is soft and glossy.
The carpet has been hand washed and ready for use or display.
The carpet is suitable for heavy domestic floor use.
Stock Number: DS-0824.
£3,000
| $4,060 USD | €3,501 EUR
ANTIQUE KHORASAN BALUCH RUG, POSSIBLY SALAR KHANI ...
Item Ref
DS-1227
Size: 5ft 3in x 2ft 8in (160 x 82cm).
Antique Khorasan Baluch rug possibly by the Salar Khani Baluch, with large turreted gul design.
Circa 1880.
A very good small Baluch rug, with a design of four large turreted guls similar in design to those found in Saryk Turkmen weaving. The rug has camel hair wool used in the stepped bands in the field surrounding the guls. The ivory ground border is very pleasing, containing stars in octogens and small boteh.
The rug is in good condition with even wear and medium pile, there is some wear and losses to the side bindings.
The rug is suitable for light domestic use.
Stock Number: DS-1227.
Antique Khorasan Baluch rug possibly by the Salar Khani Baluch, with large turreted gul design.
Circa 1880.
A very good small Baluch rug, with a design of four large turreted guls similar in design to those found in Saryk Turkmen weaving. The rug has camel hair wool used in the stepped bands in the field surrounding the guls. The ivory ground border is very pleasing, containing stars in octogens and small boteh.
The rug is in good condition with even wear and medium pile, there is some wear and losses to the side bindings.
The rug is suitable for light domestic use.
Stock Number: DS-1227.
£1,500
| $2,030 USD | €1,751 EUR
ANTIQUE TIMURI / BALUCH MAIN CARPET, CLASSIC ...
Item Ref
DS-0797
Size: 13ft 0in x 6ft 9in (395 x 206cm).
Antique Timuri or Baluch main carpet with classic 'pencil box' design.
Circa 1900.
A good main carpet with classic repeat 'tree of life' design, this is known as 'kalam donneh' or 'pencil box' design in Afghanistan. The rug has excellent colour with earthy reds and browns along with ivory white and aubergine.
The rug is in good condition with even wear and medium pile, there is corrosion to the browns as one would expect.
The rug is suitable for light domestic use. A Timuri / Baluch main carpet of good age with soft colour.
Stock Number: DS-0797.
Antique Timuri or Baluch main carpet with classic 'pencil box' design.
Circa 1900.
A good main carpet with classic repeat 'tree of life' design, this is known as 'kalam donneh' or 'pencil box' design in Afghanistan. The rug has excellent colour with earthy reds and browns along with ivory white and aubergine.
The rug is in good condition with even wear and medium pile, there is corrosion to the browns as one would expect.
The rug is suitable for light domestic use. A Timuri / Baluch main carpet of good age with soft colour.
Stock Number: DS-0797.
£2,000
| $2,707 USD | €2,334 EUR
ANTIQUE AFGHAN BALUCH LONG RUG / RUNNER ...
Item Ref
DS-0833
Size: 10ft 3in x 4ft 4in (312 x 133cm).
Antique Afghan Baluch long rug / runner of traditional Mushwani design.
Circa 1930.
The rug is of a deep red colour with a fine lattice design in indigo blue, the pile is very dense and this runner will take all the wear and tear that you can give it. Note the interesting end finishes at both ends with weft work decoration.
The rug is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and good full pile.
The rug is suitable for heavy domestic use such as an entrance hall.
Stock Number: DS-0833.
Antique Afghan Baluch long rug / runner of traditional Mushwani design.
Circa 1930.
The rug is of a deep red colour with a fine lattice design in indigo blue, the pile is very dense and this runner will take all the wear and tear that you can give it. Note the interesting end finishes at both ends with weft work decoration.
The rug is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and good full pile.
The rug is suitable for heavy domestic use such as an entrance hall.
Stock Number: DS-0833.
£1,500
| $2,030 USD | €1,751 EUR
ANTIQUE YOMUT TURKMEN HORSE COVER / BLANKET ...
Item Ref
D-0548/9
Size: Blanket 5ft 0in x 4ft 4in (152 x 132cm) excluding tassels. Saddle rug 1ft 7in x 2ft 0in (47 x 61cm) excluding tassels.
Antique Yomut Turkmen tribal ceremonial horse cover & saddle rug.
Circa 1890.
This horse cover & saddle rug belong to a small group of well known ceremonial horse covers and associated items woven by the Yomut Turkmen tribes of North Eastern Persia. The cover in finely knotted with dense velvet like pile, giving the item the strength required for use. The banded design in shades of madder red, indigo blue and ivory is typical of this group of weavings. It is rare to find a surviving set of both blanket and saddle rug, this is the only surviving pair that I have seen.
The cover and saddle rug are in original condition with very slight wear and almost full pile, the dye quality is superb and gives the rich colours required for use on special occasions such as a tribal wedding.
A superb collectible display item. A closely related example is published in 'Turkoman Tribal Rugs' by Werner Loges, plate 51, page 93. And another example is published in 'Turkoman Carpets' by Siawosch Azadi, item 41.
Stock Number: D-0548/9.
Antique Yomut Turkmen tribal ceremonial horse cover & saddle rug.
Circa 1890.
This horse cover & saddle rug belong to a small group of well known ceremonial horse covers and associated items woven by the Yomut Turkmen tribes of North Eastern Persia. The cover in finely knotted with dense velvet like pile, giving the item the strength required for use. The banded design in shades of madder red, indigo blue and ivory is typical of this group of weavings. It is rare to find a surviving set of both blanket and saddle rug, this is the only surviving pair that I have seen.
The cover and saddle rug are in original condition with very slight wear and almost full pile, the dye quality is superb and gives the rich colours required for use on special occasions such as a tribal wedding.
A superb collectible display item. A closely related example is published in 'Turkoman Tribal Rugs' by Werner Loges, plate 51, page 93. And another example is published in 'Turkoman Carpets' by Siawosch Azadi, item 41.
Stock Number: D-0548/9.
£2,750
| $3,722 USD | €3,209 EUR
ANTIQUE EMBROIDERED CEREMONIAL HORSE / SADDLE COVER ...
Item Ref
T-0072
Size: 4ft 11inx 4ft 10in (150 x 147m) excluding tassels.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribal ceremonial horse / saddle cover.
Circa 1920.
This beautiful embroidered horse / saddle cover was made by the Lakai tribe of Uzbekistan, it was used on special occasions such as weddings. The soft red wool field is covered in silk floss tambour embroidery with classic Lakai designs.
The cover is in outstanding condition with very little wear.
Stock Number: T-0072.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribal ceremonial horse / saddle cover.
Circa 1920.
This beautiful embroidered horse / saddle cover was made by the Lakai tribe of Uzbekistan, it was used on special occasions such as weddings. The soft red wool field is covered in silk floss tambour embroidery with classic Lakai designs.
The cover is in outstanding condition with very little wear.
Stock Number: T-0072.
£1,500
| $2,030 USD | €1,751 EUR
ANTIQUE EMBROIDERED CEREMONIAL HORSE / SADDLE COVER ...
Item Ref
T-0067
Size: 4ft 4inx 4ft 1in (131 x 124m) excluding tassels.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribal ceremonial horse / saddle cover.
Circa 1920.
This beautiful embroidered horse / saddle cover was made by the Lakai tribe of Uzbekistan, it was used on special occasions such as weddings. The hand-woven camel hair field is covered in silk floss tambour embroidery with classic Lakai designs.
The cover is in outstanding condition with very little wear, the cotton lining was replaced in Kabul in 2014.
Stock Number: T-0067.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribal ceremonial horse / saddle cover.
Circa 1920.
This beautiful embroidered horse / saddle cover was made by the Lakai tribe of Uzbekistan, it was used on special occasions such as weddings. The hand-woven camel hair field is covered in silk floss tambour embroidery with classic Lakai designs.
The cover is in outstanding condition with very little wear, the cotton lining was replaced in Kabul in 2014.
Stock Number: T-0067.
£1,500
| $2,030 USD | €1,751 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK LAKAI TRIBE ILGICH, DOWRY EMBROIDERY ...
Item Ref
T-0147
Size: 1ft 9in x 1ft 8in (53 x 51cm) excluding tassels.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribe ilgich, dowry wall hanging for the yurt.
Circa 1900.
Ilgich are embroidered hangings that usually formed part of a brides dowry; they are talismanic and considered to be protective. This example is embroidered in silk basma stitch on a red Mogul cotton ground.
The condition is good with some age / use related wear.
Stock Number: T-0147.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribe ilgich, dowry wall hanging for the yurt.
Circa 1900.
Ilgich are embroidered hangings that usually formed part of a brides dowry; they are talismanic and considered to be protective. This example is embroidered in silk basma stitch on a red Mogul cotton ground.
The condition is good with some age / use related wear.
Stock Number: T-0147.
£595
| $805 USD | €694 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK LAKAI TRIBE UUT KAP ILGICH, ...
Item Ref
T-0140
Size: 2ft 1in x 1ft 4in (63 x 41cm).
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribe uut kap ilgich, shield wall hangings for the yurt.
Circa 1900.
Uut kap ilgich are shield shaped hangings that usually formed part of a brides dowry; this example is silk basma stitch embroidered on red mogul cotton cloth.
The condition is good with slight age related wear and a few small old repairs.
Stock Number: T-0140.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribe uut kap ilgich, shield wall hangings for the yurt.
Circa 1900.
Uut kap ilgich are shield shaped hangings that usually formed part of a brides dowry; this example is silk basma stitch embroidered on red mogul cotton cloth.
The condition is good with slight age related wear and a few small old repairs.
Stock Number: T-0140.
£650
| $880 USD | €759 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK LAKAI TRIBE UUT KAP ILGICH, ...
Item Ref
T-0133
Size: 2ft 0in x 1ft 2in (62 x 35cm).
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribe uut kap ilgich, shield wall hangings for the yurt.
Circa 1900.
Uut kap ilgich are shield shaped hangings that usually formed part of a brides dowry; this example is silk basma stitch embroidered on red mogul cotton cloth.
The condition is good with slight age related wear.
Stock Number: T-0133.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribe uut kap ilgich, shield wall hangings for the yurt.
Circa 1900.
Uut kap ilgich are shield shaped hangings that usually formed part of a brides dowry; this example is silk basma stitch embroidered on red mogul cotton cloth.
The condition is good with slight age related wear.
Stock Number: T-0133.
£695
| $941 USD | €811 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK LAKAI TRIBE ILGICH, DOWRY EMBROIDERY ...
Item Ref
T-0084
Size: 1ft 8in x 1ft 7in (52 x 48cm) excluding tassels.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribe ilgich, dowry wall hanging for the yurt.
Circa 1900.
Ilgich are embroidered hangings that usually formed part of a brides dowry; they are talismanic and considered to be protective. This example is embroidered in silk basma stitch on a red Mogul cotton ground.
The condition is good with some age / use related wear.
Stock Number: T-0084.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribe ilgich, dowry wall hanging for the yurt.
Circa 1900.
Ilgich are embroidered hangings that usually formed part of a brides dowry; they are talismanic and considered to be protective. This example is embroidered in silk basma stitch on a red Mogul cotton ground.
The condition is good with some age / use related wear.
Stock Number: T-0084.
£595
| $805 USD | €694 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK LAKAI TRIBE ILGICH, DOWRY EMBROIDERY ...
Item Ref
T-0109
Size: 1ft 11in x 1ft 10in (59 x 55cm) excluding tassels.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribe ilgich, dowry wall hanging for the yurt.
Circa 1880.
Ilgich are embroidered hangings that usually formed part of a brides dowry; they are talismanic and considered to be protective. This example is embroidered in silk basma stitch on a red Mogul cotton ground.
The condition is good with some age / use related wear.
Stock Number: T-0109.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribe ilgich, dowry wall hanging for the yurt.
Circa 1880.
Ilgich are embroidered hangings that usually formed part of a brides dowry; they are talismanic and considered to be protective. This example is embroidered in silk basma stitch on a red Mogul cotton ground.
The condition is good with some age / use related wear.
Stock Number: T-0109.
£595
| $805 USD | €694 EUR
ANTIQUE TURKISH MALATYA SADDLE BAG KILIM CUSHION ...
Item Ref
H-410
Antique saddle bag kilim cushion, the cushion is half of a saddle bag from the Malatya region of Turkey, circa 1900.
The back is the original back of the saddle bag with interesting striped design.
The the saddle bag was already filled as a cushion when we acquired it, so we are unable to say what the filler is, but it is soft and could be foam. The cushion is plump and well filled with a spongy feel.
Size: 45 x 45cm (18in x 18in) approx.
Stock number: H-410.
The back is the original back of the saddle bag with interesting striped design.
The the saddle bag was already filled as a cushion when we acquired it, so we are unable to say what the filler is, but it is soft and could be foam. The cushion is plump and well filled with a spongy feel.
Size: 45 x 45cm (18in x 18in) approx.
Stock number: H-410.
£495
| $670 USD | €578 EUR
ANTIQUE QASHQAI SADDLE BAG CARPET CUSHION - ...
Item Ref
H-556
Antique saddle bag carpet cushion, the cushion is half of a saddle bag by the Qashqai tribe of southwest Persia, circa 1880.
The back is the original back of the saddle bag with interesting tribal designs.
The the saddle bag was already filled as a cushion when we acquired it, so we are unable to say what the filler is, but it is soft and could be feather down. The cushion is plump and well filled.
Size: 50 x 50cm (1ft 8in x 1ft 8in) approx.
Stock number: H-556.
The back is the original back of the saddle bag with interesting tribal designs.
The the saddle bag was already filled as a cushion when we acquired it, so we are unable to say what the filler is, but it is soft and could be feather down. The cushion is plump and well filled.
Size: 50 x 50cm (1ft 8in x 1ft 8in) approx.
Stock number: H-556.
£750
| $1,015 USD | €875 EUR
ANTIQUE TURKISH BERGAMA RUG, SMALL SQUARE SIZE, ...
Item Ref
H-569
Size: 3ft 5in x 3ft 3in (103 x 100cm).
Antique Turkish Bergama rug of small square size, the rug has an interesting all over diamond lattice design.
Circa 1900.
The rug has a fine lattice design on a warm caramel coloured ground, each diamond could be seen as a small flowering shrub. The white ground border is of a classic Bergama design; these small rugs are often considered to dowry weavings or having a connection to weddings.
The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear and medium pile.
The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.
Stock Number: H-569.
Antique Turkish Bergama rug of small square size, the rug has an interesting all over diamond lattice design.
Circa 1900.
The rug has a fine lattice design on a warm caramel coloured ground, each diamond could be seen as a small flowering shrub. The white ground border is of a classic Bergama design; these small rugs are often considered to dowry weavings or having a connection to weddings.
The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear and medium pile.
The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.
Stock Number: H-569.
£1,750
| $2,369 USD | €2,042 EUR
ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN KUBA REGION KONAGKEND RUG WITH ...
Item Ref
H-568
Size: 7ft 5in x 4ft 8in (227 x 143cm).
Antique Caucasian Kuba region Konagkend rug with large cruciform medallion design.
Circa 1900/10.
A good example of a Konagkend rug with the classic cruciform medallion design; the black medallion contrasts well against the red ground. The design elements found through out this rug can also be found widely used in Caucasian soumak designs from the Kuba region.
The rug is in excellent condition with only very slight even wear and full pile, the weave is fine and tight, giving a hard wearing dense surface finish. The rug has no repairs and is in original condition.
The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.
The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display, the rug is offered in true showroom condition.
Stock Number: H-568
Antique Caucasian Kuba region Konagkend rug with large cruciform medallion design.
Circa 1900/10.
A good example of a Konagkend rug with the classic cruciform medallion design; the black medallion contrasts well against the red ground. The design elements found through out this rug can also be found widely used in Caucasian soumak designs from the Kuba region.
The rug is in excellent condition with only very slight even wear and full pile, the weave is fine and tight, giving a hard wearing dense surface finish. The rug has no repairs and is in original condition.
The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.
The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display, the rug is offered in true showroom condition.
Stock Number: H-568
£4,500
| $6,091 USD | €5,252 EUR
ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN GENDJE OR SHAHSAVAN RUNNER WITH ...
Item Ref
MS18-01
Size: 11ft 6in x 3ft 8in (350 x 112cm).
Antique South Caucasian Gendje or Shahsavan runner, with all over lattice and shrub design.
Circa 1880.
The runner has a camel coloured lattice that contains a repeat shrub design. There are numerous small birds and animals at the edges which give the runner a tribal feel. The ivory ground border with the well known 'oak leaf and wine glass' design frames the runner well.
The runner is in fair condition with even wear and medium / low pile, there is scattered old re-piling through out, the sides have been re-bound and the ends completed. (This is reflected in the price). The runner has a soft floppy handle.
The runner is suitable for light domestic use.
Stock Number: MS18-01.
Antique South Caucasian Gendje or Shahsavan runner, with all over lattice and shrub design.
Circa 1880.
The runner has a camel coloured lattice that contains a repeat shrub design. There are numerous small birds and animals at the edges which give the runner a tribal feel. The ivory ground border with the well known 'oak leaf and wine glass' design frames the runner well.
The runner is in fair condition with even wear and medium / low pile, there is scattered old re-piling through out, the sides have been re-bound and the ends completed. (This is reflected in the price). The runner has a soft floppy handle.
The runner is suitable for light domestic use.
Stock Number: MS18-01.
£2,500
| $3,384 USD | €2,918 EUR
ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN DAGESTAN PRAYER RUG, FLORAL LATTICE ...
Item Ref
H-567
Size: 5ft 5in x 2ft 11in (165 x 90cm).
Antique Caucasian Dagestan prayer rug with floral lattice on an ivory ground.
Circa 1850/60.
An outstanding and early example of this well known group of prayer rugs, this rug has excellent colour and is very well drawn. The rug has a fine lattice containing flowers which are beautifully drawn and stand out against the ivory ground. The border designs are typical of those found within this region. Note the use of green in the design within the centre of the mihrab, and the stars in the hand placements either side.
This rug is in hard to find un-touched original condition, with no repairs at all, there is very slight even wear and almost full pile. The rug is finely knotted with soft wool and superb dye quality. There are some very small areas of wear to the lower right hand corner and to a few places on the side bindings. We would be happy to quote to restore these areas if required. The rug has not been washed and has a good patina. Both ends retain the original kilim and end finishes, there are slight losses to the tassels in places.
This is a highly collectible rug that would make a superb wall hanging.
Stock Number: H-567.
Antique Caucasian Dagestan prayer rug with floral lattice on an ivory ground.
Circa 1850/60.
An outstanding and early example of this well known group of prayer rugs, this rug has excellent colour and is very well drawn. The rug has a fine lattice containing flowers which are beautifully drawn and stand out against the ivory ground. The border designs are typical of those found within this region. Note the use of green in the design within the centre of the mihrab, and the stars in the hand placements either side.
This rug is in hard to find un-touched original condition, with no repairs at all, there is very slight even wear and almost full pile. The rug is finely knotted with soft wool and superb dye quality. There are some very small areas of wear to the lower right hand corner and to a few places on the side bindings. We would be happy to quote to restore these areas if required. The rug has not been washed and has a good patina. Both ends retain the original kilim and end finishes, there are slight losses to the tassels in places.
This is a highly collectible rug that would make a superb wall hanging.
Stock Number: H-567.
£7,500
| $10,151 USD | €8,753 EUR
ANTIQUE YOMUT TURKMEN EMBROIDERED CEREMONIAL FELT HORSE ...
Item Ref
D-1031
Size: 7ft 7inx 5ft 9in (230 x 176cm) excluding tassels.
Antique Yomut Turkmen tribal embroidered felt ceremonial horse blanket.
Circa 1900 or earlier.
This horse blanket belongs to a small group of well known ceremonial horse blankets woven by the Yomut Turkmen tribes of Turkmenistan. The blanket is finely embroidered in wool on a thick dense un-dyed brown wool felt, These blankets of thick heavy felt were mainly for use during the colder winter months.
The blanket is in exceptionally good original condition, with very slight wear and signs of use.
A superb collectible display item. A closely related example is published in 'Adorning the Horse' The Textile Museum Washington; Cat no 124, Plate 44, pages 176, 177 and 240, Brick Freedman Collection, dated as 2nd half 19th century.
Stock Number: D-1031.
Antique Yomut Turkmen tribal embroidered felt ceremonial horse blanket.
Circa 1900 or earlier.
This horse blanket belongs to a small group of well known ceremonial horse blankets woven by the Yomut Turkmen tribes of Turkmenistan. The blanket is finely embroidered in wool on a thick dense un-dyed brown wool felt, These blankets of thick heavy felt were mainly for use during the colder winter months.
The blanket is in exceptionally good original condition, with very slight wear and signs of use.
A superb collectible display item. A closely related example is published in 'Adorning the Horse' The Textile Museum Washington; Cat no 124, Plate 44, pages 176, 177 and 240, Brick Freedman Collection, dated as 2nd half 19th century.
Stock Number: D-1031.
£2,500
| $3,384 USD | €2,918 EUR
ANTIQUE EMBROIDERED CEREMONIAL HORSE / SADDLE COVER ...
Item Ref
T-0071
Size: 4ft 0inx 4ft 0in (122 x 123m) excluding tassels.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribal ceremonial horse / saddle cover.
Circa 1920.
This beautiful embroidered horse / saddle cover was made by the Lakai tribe of Uzbekistan, it was used on special occasions such as weddings. The red field is covered in silk embroidery with classic Lakai designs.
The cover is in outstanding condition with very little wear.
Stock Number: T-0071.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribal ceremonial horse / saddle cover.
Circa 1920.
This beautiful embroidered horse / saddle cover was made by the Lakai tribe of Uzbekistan, it was used on special occasions such as weddings. The red field is covered in silk embroidery with classic Lakai designs.
The cover is in outstanding condition with very little wear.
Stock Number: T-0071.
£1,500
| $2,030 USD | €1,751 EUR
ANTIQUE TURKISH KONYA KARAPINAR RUG, CAMEL WOOL ...
Item Ref
MT-047
Size: 6ft 4in x 4ft 50in (194 x 134cm).
Antique Turkish Konya region, Karapinar village rug with camel wool field.
Circa 1920.
An interesting example of a Karapinar village rug, the rug is woven from very soft natural camel wool; you can clearly see the different shades of colour where wool from different camels has been used. There is a large central medallion in a soft powder blue / turquoise colour, along with two smaller medallions each containing a star. The rug has an overall soft colour palette. The ivory ground main border is filled with stars.
The rug is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and good soft pile.
The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display. The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.
Stock Number: MT-047.
Antique Turkish Konya region, Karapinar village rug with camel wool field.
Circa 1920.
An interesting example of a Karapinar village rug, the rug is woven from very soft natural camel wool; you can clearly see the different shades of colour where wool from different camels has been used. There is a large central medallion in a soft powder blue / turquoise colour, along with two smaller medallions each containing a star. The rug has an overall soft colour palette. The ivory ground main border is filled with stars.
The rug is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and good soft pile.
The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display. The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.
Stock Number: MT-047.
£2,750
| $3,722 USD | €3,209 EUR
VINTAGE TURKISH OBRUK REGION PRAYER KILIM, ABOUT ...
Item Ref
MT-039
Size: 6ft 11in x 4ft 9in (212 x 145cm).
Vintage Turkish kilim from the Obruk region with a classic prayer design.
About 50 years old.
The kilim has excellent colour with a soft un-dyed natural wool field containing a stylised 'tree of life', the use of green surrounding the mihrab gives a pleasing contrast. The multiple borders are of a traditional design.
The kilim is in excellent original condition with only very slight wear.
The kilim is suitable for normal domestic use.
The kilim has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.
Stock Number: MT-039.
Vintage Turkish kilim from the Obruk region with a classic prayer design.
About 50 years old.
The kilim has excellent colour with a soft un-dyed natural wool field containing a stylised 'tree of life', the use of green surrounding the mihrab gives a pleasing contrast. The multiple borders are of a traditional design.
The kilim is in excellent original condition with only very slight wear.
The kilim is suitable for normal domestic use.
The kilim has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.
Stock Number: MT-039.
£550
| $744 USD | €642 EUR
VINTAGE TURKISH OUSHAK LONG RUG WITH MEDALLION ...
Item Ref
MT-036
Size: 10ft 7in x 5ft 1in (323 x 155cm).
A vintage Turkish Oushak long rug with vibrant colours.
About 40 years old.
A good large size Turkish long rug from the town of Oushak, the rug has the traditional small medallion design on a vibrant red ground, the blue border is covered with a traditional repeat design.
The rug is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and full pile.
The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display. An excellent furnishing rug with very good soft wool, that will stand up to heavy domestic use.
Stock Number: MT-036.
A vintage Turkish Oushak long rug with vibrant colours.
About 40 years old.
A good large size Turkish long rug from the town of Oushak, the rug has the traditional small medallion design on a vibrant red ground, the blue border is covered with a traditional repeat design.
The rug is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and full pile.
The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display. An excellent furnishing rug with very good soft wool, that will stand up to heavy domestic use.
Stock Number: MT-036.
£895
| $1,211 USD | €1,044 EUR
VINTAGE TURKISH OBRUK REGION PRAYER KILIM, ABOUT ...
Item Ref
MT-037
Size: 7ft 1in x 4ft 8in (216 x 143cm).
Vintage Turkish kilim from the Obruk region with a classic prayer design.
About 50 years old.
The kilim has excellent colour with a soft camel coloured field containing a stylised 'tree of life', the use of green surrounding the mihrab gives a pleasing contrast. The multiple borders are of a traditional design.
The kilim is in excellent original condition with only very slight wear.
The kilim is suitable for normal domestic use.
The kilim has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.
Stock Number: MT-037.
Vintage Turkish kilim from the Obruk region with a classic prayer design.
About 50 years old.
The kilim has excellent colour with a soft camel coloured field containing a stylised 'tree of life', the use of green surrounding the mihrab gives a pleasing contrast. The multiple borders are of a traditional design.
The kilim is in excellent original condition with only very slight wear.
The kilim is suitable for normal domestic use.
The kilim has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.
Stock Number: MT-037.
£550
| $744 USD | €642 EUR
ANTIQUE TURKISH KONYA KARAPINAR LONG RUG / ...
Item Ref
MT-031
Size: 12ft 0in x 4ft 0in (365 x 121cm).
Antique Turkish Konya region, Karapinar village long rug / runner of classic triple medallion design.
Circa 1900.
A good example of a Karapinar village long rug / runner with a triple medallion design. The rug has very soft wool and a very floppy handle. The rug is beautifully drawn with superb colours through out including a soft green. Rugs of this exact design have been woven from the 18th century onwards. Note the narrow panels at each end known as lappets.
The rug is in excellent condition with even wear and good pile. There is slight corrosion to the olive brown colour.
The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display. The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.
Stock Number: MT-031.
Antique Turkish Konya region, Karapinar village long rug / runner of classic triple medallion design.
Circa 1900.
A good example of a Karapinar village long rug / runner with a triple medallion design. The rug has very soft wool and a very floppy handle. The rug is beautifully drawn with superb colours through out including a soft green. Rugs of this exact design have been woven from the 18th century onwards. Note the narrow panels at each end known as lappets.
The rug is in excellent condition with even wear and good pile. There is slight corrosion to the olive brown colour.
The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display. The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.
Stock Number: MT-031.
£1,950
| $2,639 USD | €2,276 EUR
ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN TALISH LONG RUG / RUNNER, ...
Item Ref
MT-046
Size: 7ft 5in x 3ft 2in (225 x 97cm).
Antique Caucasian Talish long rug with a narrow red field.
Circa 1880.
This is a pleasing example of a Talish long rug, it has a classic Talish design and mid blue ground rosette border. The narrow central panel is in a clear red with a fine diamond lattice design; note the single central diamond in blue.
The rug is in good condition with even wear and medium / low pile, the wool is soft and the weave is fine. There are a few scattered old repairs.
Hand washed and ready for use or display, the rug is suitable for light domestic use..
Stock Number: MT-046.
Antique Caucasian Talish long rug with a narrow red field.
Circa 1880.
This is a pleasing example of a Talish long rug, it has a classic Talish design and mid blue ground rosette border. The narrow central panel is in a clear red with a fine diamond lattice design; note the single central diamond in blue.
The rug is in good condition with even wear and medium / low pile, the wool is soft and the weave is fine. There are a few scattered old repairs.
Hand washed and ready for use or display, the rug is suitable for light domestic use..
Stock Number: MT-046.
£3,500
| $4,737 USD | €4,085 EUR
ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN SADDLE COVER / RUG, ...
Item Ref
D-1225
Size: 1ft 10in x 1ft 7in (57 x 48cm).
Antique Tekke Turkmen saddle cover / rug with aina design.
Circa 1900.
This excellent tribal saddle rug by the Tekke Turkmen of Turkmenistan features an interesting repeat design of aina guls containing the kotchak motif. Note the original decorative tassels.
Excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile, some signs of tribal use.
A related example with aina guls and kotchak motif is in the Textile Museum Collection, item: 2021.17.9. Also published in 'Adorning the Horse' item number 48, page 222.
Ref: D-1225.
Antique Tekke Turkmen saddle cover / rug with aina design.
Circa 1900.
This excellent tribal saddle rug by the Tekke Turkmen of Turkmenistan features an interesting repeat design of aina guls containing the kotchak motif. Note the original decorative tassels.
Excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile, some signs of tribal use.
A related example with aina guls and kotchak motif is in the Textile Museum Collection, item: 2021.17.9. Also published in 'Adorning the Horse' item number 48, page 222.
Ref: D-1225.
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