ANTIQUE YOMUT TURKMEN MAIN CARPET WITH KEPSE ...
Item Ref
DS-1443
Size: 8ft 2in x 5ft 4in (250 x 163cm).
Antique Yomut Turkmen main carpet with the ‘Kepse’ gul design.
Circa 1900.
The carpet has a aubergine ground colour with the large Kepse guls in diagonal line of differing colours. The include shades of indigo blue, ivory and burnt orange. The long elem end panels are filled with classic Turkmen 'eagle' design at the lower end and small guls in a chevron design at the top end. Both ends retain the original long kilim end finishes.
The carpet is in good condition with some wear with medium pile.
The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.
A good Turkmen carpet at an affordable price.
Stock Number: DS-1443.
Antique Yomut Turkmen main carpet with the ‘Kepse’ gul design.
Circa 1900.
The carpet has a aubergine ground colour with the large Kepse guls in diagonal line of differing colours. The include shades of indigo blue, ivory and burnt orange. The long elem end panels are filled with classic Turkmen 'eagle' design at the lower end and small guls in a chevron design at the top end. Both ends retain the original long kilim end finishes.
The carpet is in good condition with some wear with medium pile.
The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.
A good Turkmen carpet at an affordable price.
Stock Number: DS-1443.
£995
| $1,350 USD | €1,152 EUR
ANTIQUE ERSARI TURKMEN MAIN CARPET, NORTHERN AFGHANISTAN, ...
Item Ref
DS-1462
Size: 9ft 6in x 7ft 10in (290 x 240cm).
Antique Ersari Turkmen main carpet from Northern Afghanistan.
Circa 1890.
The carpet has 3 rows of 6 large Ersari Suleyman type guls with interesting linked star minor guls and other filler elements in the field. The main guls are of a good large size and octagonal in shape. The random filler elements in the field point to tribal origin. The carpet has an Ersari 'star' border. The carpet has a warm red field colour with the guls drawn in blues and brighter shades of red. Note the row of small flowers / shrubs at the top end before the kilim.
The carpet is in good condition with even wear and medium pile. The top end retains the original kilim end finish, the lower end is slightly reduced and has been over-bound in cotton at some point in the carpets history.
The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.
Stock Number: DS-1462.
Antique Ersari Turkmen main carpet from Northern Afghanistan.
Circa 1890.
The carpet has 3 rows of 6 large Ersari Suleyman type guls with interesting linked star minor guls and other filler elements in the field. The main guls are of a good large size and octagonal in shape. The random filler elements in the field point to tribal origin. The carpet has an Ersari 'star' border. The carpet has a warm red field colour with the guls drawn in blues and brighter shades of red. Note the row of small flowers / shrubs at the top end before the kilim.
The carpet is in good condition with even wear and medium pile. The top end retains the original kilim end finish, the lower end is slightly reduced and has been over-bound in cotton at some point in the carpets history.
The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.
Stock Number: DS-1462.
£2,500
| $3,393 USD | €2,893 EUR
ANTIQUE ERSARI TURKMEN MAIN CARPET, GOOD EARLY ...
Item Ref
DS-1460
Size: 8ft 11in x 8ft 1in (272 x 246cm).
Antique Ersari Turkmen main carpet from Southern Turkmenistan or Northern Afghanistan.
Circa 1850 - 1870.
The carpet has 3 rows of 7 large goli guls with interesting linked star minor guls and other filler elements in the field. The main guls are of a superb large size and octagonal in shape. The random filler elements in the field point to true tribal origin. The boxed design used in the border is associated with earlier Ersari carpets. The carpet has a warm soft terracotta red field colour with the guls drawn in blues and blue-green.
The carpet is in fair condition with heavy wear in places and low pile.
The carpet is suitable for light domestic use.
Stock Number: DS-1460.
Antique Ersari Turkmen main carpet from Southern Turkmenistan or Northern Afghanistan.
Circa 1850 - 1870.
The carpet has 3 rows of 7 large goli guls with interesting linked star minor guls and other filler elements in the field. The main guls are of a superb large size and octagonal in shape. The random filler elements in the field point to true tribal origin. The boxed design used in the border is associated with earlier Ersari carpets. The carpet has a warm soft terracotta red field colour with the guls drawn in blues and blue-green.
The carpet is in fair condition with heavy wear in places and low pile.
The carpet is suitable for light domestic use.
Stock Number: DS-1460.
£1,250
| $1,696 USD | €1,447 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK LAKAI SUZANI SILK EMBROIDERED COVER, ...
Item Ref
T-0075
Size: 4ft 7in x 4ft 1in (140 x 125cm).
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribe silk embroidered suzani cover.
Circa 1900.
This small suzani embroidery is in silk twist on a silk ground, it would have been used as a cover or hanging inside the family yurt. The suzani is backed with Russian printed cotton cloth.
The condition is excellent with only very slight signs of use.
Stock Number: T-0075.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribe silk embroidered suzani cover.
Circa 1900.
This small suzani embroidery is in silk twist on a silk ground, it would have been used as a cover or hanging inside the family yurt. The suzani is backed with Russian printed cotton cloth.
The condition is excellent with only very slight signs of use.
Stock Number: T-0075.
£750
| $1,018 USD | €868 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK SHAHRISABZ REGION SUZANI, SILK ON ...
Item Ref
T-0026
Size: 8ft 4in x 5ft 7in (254 x 170cm).
Antique Uzbek Shahrisabz suzani, silk on brown cotton ground.
Circa 1900.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This example is of a good size with silk 'basma' couching stitch embroidery on a cotton field in shades of brown. It was probably woven in Southern Uzbekistan, Shahrisabz region, which is about 80km south of Samarkand. The suzani would have been used as a cover or wall hanging, they were also used on special occasions to cover the ground for the serving of food, like a table cloth.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs, there are a few very small old slight stains. The suzani was re-backed in 2006 in Mazar-i-Sharif.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0026.
Antique Uzbek Shahrisabz suzani, silk on brown cotton ground.
Circa 1900.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This example is of a good size with silk 'basma' couching stitch embroidery on a cotton field in shades of brown. It was probably woven in Southern Uzbekistan, Shahrisabz region, which is about 80km south of Samarkand. The suzani would have been used as a cover or wall hanging, they were also used on special occasions to cover the ground for the serving of food, like a table cloth.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs, there are a few very small old slight stains. The suzani was re-backed in 2006 in Mazar-i-Sharif.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0026.
£2,500
| $3,393 USD | €2,893 EUR
ANTIQUE AFSHAR NERIZ RUG WITH SMALL MEDALLION ...
Item Ref
MS14-37
Size: 4ft 11in x 3ft 8in (150 x 113cm).
Antique Afshar Neriz rug with a small medallion and boteh design.
Circa 1900
A good example of a Afshar Neriz rug with the typical firm weave and depressed warp structure. The rug has a small central medallion on an ivory coloured ground which is surrounded by small birds. The main field is in dark indigo blue and is covered in small boteh. The borders are of a traditional Afshar design.
The rug is in fair condition with some wear and medium / low pile, there is wear to the side bindings. The condition is reflected in the price.
The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.
Stock Number: MS14-37.
Antique Afshar Neriz rug with a small medallion and boteh design.
Circa 1900
A good example of a Afshar Neriz rug with the typical firm weave and depressed warp structure. The rug has a small central medallion on an ivory coloured ground which is surrounded by small birds. The main field is in dark indigo blue and is covered in small boteh. The borders are of a traditional Afshar design.
The rug is in fair condition with some wear and medium / low pile, there is wear to the side bindings. The condition is reflected in the price.
The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.
Stock Number: MS14-37.
£795
| $1,079 USD | €920 EUR
ANTIQUE WESTERN AFGHAN BALUCH RUG WITH 'KALAM ...
Item Ref
DS-0784
Size: 12ft 11in x 7ft 6in (393 x 228cm).
Antique western Afghan Timuri or Baluch main carpet, with a rich and warm colour palette
Circa 1890.
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 warm shades of reds along with indigo blue and charcoal.
The carpet is in good condition with slight even wear and good pile, there is corrosion to the charcoal browns as one would expect. The carpet has excellent wool which is very glossy.
The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.
Stock Number: DS-0784.
Antique western Afghan Timuri or Baluch main carpet, with a rich and warm colour palette
Circa 1890.
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 warm shades of reds along with indigo blue and charcoal.
The carpet is in good condition with slight even wear and good pile, there is corrosion to the charcoal browns as one would expect. The carpet has excellent wool which is very glossy.
The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.
Stock Number: DS-0784.
£3,000
| $4,072 USD | €3,472 EUR
VINTAGE UZBEK BOKHARA SUZANI OF SMALL SIZE, ...
Item Ref
T-0008
Size: 5ft 11in x 4ft 11in (180 x 150cm).
Antique Uzbek Bokhara suzani of small size.
Circa 1950.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item.
This small example is of a floral lattice design on a plain ivory ground, the border is of a traditional large scale design.
The condition is good with only very slight wear and no repairs, the suzani has not been backed. There are a few historic stains to the plain field.
The suzani would make a good wall hanging display item.
Ref: T-0008.
Antique Uzbek Bokhara suzani of small size.
Circa 1950.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item.
This small example is of a floral lattice design on a plain ivory ground, the border is of a traditional large scale design.
The condition is good with only very slight wear and no repairs, the suzani has not been backed. There are a few historic stains to the plain field.
The suzani would make a good wall hanging display item.
Ref: T-0008.
£1,250
| $1,696 USD | €1,447 EUR
ANTIQUE SALT BAG BY THE AFSHAR TRIBE, ...
Item Ref
H-561
Size: 2ft 3in x 2ft 2in (69 x 67cm).
Antique salt bag by the Afshar tribe woven in soumak work.
Circa 1880.
This is a superb example of Afshar Soumak work with a diamond Lattice design. The border is of the classic Afshar chevron design. The back is in plain weave madder red colour.
The salt bag is in excellent condition with very slight even wear to the face, the corners show some signs of tribal use and the back has some slight discolouration and some small black stains. I have not washed this bag and I am sure that it will improve with a gentle hand wash.
Stock Number: H-561.
Antique salt bag by the Afshar tribe woven in soumak work.
Circa 1880.
This is a superb example of Afshar Soumak work with a diamond Lattice design. The border is of the classic Afshar chevron design. The back is in plain weave madder red colour.
The salt bag is in excellent condition with very slight even wear to the face, the corners show some signs of tribal use and the back has some slight discolouration and some small black stains. I have not washed this bag and I am sure that it will improve with a gentle hand wash.
Stock Number: H-561.
£795
| $1,079 USD | €920 EUR
ANTIQUE JAF KURD BAG WITH VERY ATTRACTIVE ...
Item Ref
H-560
Size: 3ft 10in x 2ft 5in (117 x 74cm) including back..
Antique Jaf Kurd bag face of diamond lattice design with good clear colours and an attractive plain weave back with unusual design.
Circa 1880.
The bag face is well drawn with a diamond medallion lattice, surrounded by a floral rosette border. The bag face retains the closing lappets at the top and a decorative embroidered panel at the top of the back.
The bag face is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile, the wool is very soft and the bag face has a floppy handle.
The bag face has been hand washed and is ready for display.
Stock Number: H-560.
Antique Jaf Kurd bag face of diamond lattice design with good clear colours and an attractive plain weave back with unusual design.
Circa 1880.
The bag face is well drawn with a diamond medallion lattice, surrounded by a floral rosette border. The bag face retains the closing lappets at the top and a decorative embroidered panel at the top of the back.
The bag face is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile, the wool is very soft and the bag face has a floppy handle.
The bag face has been hand washed and is ready for display.
Stock Number: H-560.
£1,100
| $1,493 USD | €1,273 EUR
ANTIQUE YOMUT TURKMEN ASMALYK, BRIDAL CAMEL DECORATION, ...
Item Ref
H-559
Size: 4ft 2in x 2ft 7in (126 x 78cm).
Antique Yomut Turkmen asmalyk with 'tree' design.
Mid 19th century.
This superb example of a Yomut Turkmen asmalyk has the very scarce 'tree' design, also known as the 'gapyrga' design.
Asmalyk were used to decorate the flanks of the camels in the Yomut Turkmen wedding procession, they usually formed part of the brides dowry and were woven in pairs. They were prized possessions and often displayed hanging inside the yurt.
The weave is very fine and the asmalyk has a soft floppy handle. The dye quality is excellent, with some very subtle tones especially in the indigo blue.
The asmalyk is in original condition with slight even wear and good pile, it retains some of the original tassels, there are a few very minor spots of old moth damage that are very hard to find, but I have reflected this in the price.
The asmalyk has been hand washed and is ready for display.
Stock Number: H-559.
Antique Yomut Turkmen asmalyk with 'tree' design.
Mid 19th century.
This superb example of a Yomut Turkmen asmalyk has the very scarce 'tree' design, also known as the 'gapyrga' design.
Asmalyk were used to decorate the flanks of the camels in the Yomut Turkmen wedding procession, they usually formed part of the brides dowry and were woven in pairs. They were prized possessions and often displayed hanging inside the yurt.
The weave is very fine and the asmalyk has a soft floppy handle. The dye quality is excellent, with some very subtle tones especially in the indigo blue.
The asmalyk is in original condition with slight even wear and good pile, it retains some of the original tassels, there are a few very minor spots of old moth damage that are very hard to find, but I have reflected this in the price.
The asmalyk has been hand washed and is ready for display.
Stock Number: H-559.
£3,950
| $5,361 USD | €4,571 EUR
ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN 6 GUL TORBA WITH ...
Item Ref
H-558
Size: 3ft 11in x 1ft 7in (120 x 47cm). Excluding tassels.
Antique Tekke Turkmen 6 gul Torba with superb colour, this example is of the classic format for this design, similar to examples that are published in most Turkmen books. The drawing of both the major and minor guls is of an early form with a open and spacious feel, the main guls are of a good size, note that the minor gul has a complete 'bow and arrow' at the sides.
1st half 19th century.
The weave is very fine and the torba has a velvet handle, the lower end retains the remains of original tassels. The plain weave back is complete with some slight staining. There are old brass hanging loops attached to the reverse top.
The torba is in outstanding original condition with very slight even wear and good almost full pile.
Stock Number: H-558.
Antique Tekke Turkmen 6 gul Torba with superb colour, this example is of the classic format for this design, similar to examples that are published in most Turkmen books. The drawing of both the major and minor guls is of an early form with a open and spacious feel, the main guls are of a good size, note that the minor gul has a complete 'bow and arrow' at the sides.
1st half 19th century.
The weave is very fine and the torba has a velvet handle, the lower end retains the remains of original tassels. The plain weave back is complete with some slight staining. There are old brass hanging loops attached to the reverse top.
The torba is in outstanding original condition with very slight even wear and good almost full pile.
Stock Number: H-558.
£5,500
| $7,464 USD | €6,365 EUR
ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN 6 GUL TORBA, EXCELLENT ...
Item Ref
H-557
Size: 4ft 0in x 1ft 4in (122 x 40cm). Excluding tassels.
Antique Tekke Turkmen 6 gul Torba with superb colour, this example is of the classic format for this design, similar to examples that are published in most Turkmen books. The drawing of both the major and minor guls is of an early form with a open and spacious feel, the main guls are of a good size.
1st half 19th century.
The weave is very fine and the torba has a velvet handle, the lower end retains the original tassels but the plain weave back has been removed at some time in its life.
The torba is in original condition with very slight even wear and good almost full pile. The is some historic moth damage to the top border, this can be seen in the detailed images and is reflected in the price.
Stock Number: H-557.
Antique Tekke Turkmen 6 gul Torba with superb colour, this example is of the classic format for this design, similar to examples that are published in most Turkmen books. The drawing of both the major and minor guls is of an early form with a open and spacious feel, the main guls are of a good size.
1st half 19th century.
The weave is very fine and the torba has a velvet handle, the lower end retains the original tassels but the plain weave back has been removed at some time in its life.
The torba is in original condition with very slight even wear and good almost full pile. The is some historic moth damage to the top border, this can be seen in the detailed images and is reflected in the price.
Stock Number: H-557.
£3,950
| $5,361 USD | €4,571 EUR
A RARE ANTIQUE QASHQAI OR LURI DOUBLE ...
Item Ref
H-352
Size: 3ft 10in x 2ft 5in (116 x 74cm). Opened size.
Antique Persian double faced saddle bag by the Qashqai or Luri tribe.
Circa 1890.
This outstanding saddle bag is of a rare format where both faces, (the original front and back of the bag), are piled. The design to the front of the bag is the well known latch hook medallion design, the reverse of the bag is covered in diagonal lines of octagon medallions, with smaller filler elements. The colours are superb and really glow. The top end of the bag has the traditional closing lappets, and the lower end has the remains of the original closing loops.
The saddle bag is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and good full pile.
A very good collectible tribal item.
Stock Number: H-352.
Antique Persian double faced saddle bag by the Qashqai or Luri tribe.
Circa 1890.
This outstanding saddle bag is of a rare format where both faces, (the original front and back of the bag), are piled. The design to the front of the bag is the well known latch hook medallion design, the reverse of the bag is covered in diagonal lines of octagon medallions, with smaller filler elements. The colours are superb and really glow. The top end of the bag has the traditional closing lappets, and the lower end has the remains of the original closing loops.
The saddle bag is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and good full pile.
A very good collectible tribal item.
Stock Number: H-352.
£2,500
| $3,393 USD | €2,893 EUR
ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN SHIRVAN BAKU REGION RUG WITH ...
Item Ref
AOR-123
Size: 5ft 1in x 3ft 3in (156 x 100cm).
Antique Caucasian Shirvan rug with floral 'tulip' lattice on a dark indigo blue ground.
Circa 1890.
A good example of type with very nicely coloured tulips within a light blue lattice design. A beautiful rug with warm colours, that glow with a jewel like quality. The rug has a classic border design which frames the rug well in soft pastel colours.
The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear and medium pile.
A very sweet small rug of useful size.
Stock Number: AOR-123.
Antique Caucasian Shirvan rug with floral 'tulip' lattice on a dark indigo blue ground.
Circa 1890.
A good example of type with very nicely coloured tulips within a light blue lattice design. A beautiful rug with warm colours, that glow with a jewel like quality. The rug has a classic border design which frames the rug well in soft pastel colours.
The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear and medium pile.
A very sweet small rug of useful size.
Stock Number: AOR-123.
£2,500
| $3,393 USD | €2,893 EUR
ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN / SHAHSAVAN MAFRASH PANELS MADE ...
Item Ref
D-1248
Size: 4ft 7in x 2ft 11in (140 x 90cm).
A small Caucasian or Shahsavan kilim probably made from a pair of kilim mafrash panels.
Circa 1900.
This small kilim was probably once the two side panels of a mafrash bag, the have now been expertly joined to make a useful small kilim. They probably originate from the southern Caucasus, or possible from the Shahsavan tribe. The two panel are woven in soumak technique.
The kilim is in excellent condition with slight wear, the are a few scattered re-weaves especially in the kilim flatweave panels, these can be seen in the close up images.
Stock Number: D-1248.
A small Caucasian or Shahsavan kilim probably made from a pair of kilim mafrash panels.
Circa 1900.
This small kilim was probably once the two side panels of a mafrash bag, the have now been expertly joined to make a useful small kilim. They probably originate from the southern Caucasus, or possible from the Shahsavan tribe. The two panel are woven in soumak technique.
The kilim is in excellent condition with slight wear, the are a few scattered re-weaves especially in the kilim flatweave panels, these can be seen in the close up images.
Stock Number: D-1248.
£695
| $943 USD | €804 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK SUZANI KILIM WOVEN IN NINE ...
Item Ref
D-1157
Size: 8ft 11in x 5ft 4in (273 x 163cm).
Antique Uzbek flat weave kilim with embroidered design, these are known as 'suzani kilim'.
Circa 1900..
This interesting kilim is woven in nine strips of soft red wool plain weave, which are then embroidered with large Uzbek octagonal guls and a traditional reciprocal border design, the strips are then stitched together to make the kilim. The lower panel is of a darker shade as is the small panel inserted in the top right hand corner. These kilims are often associated with the Lakai tribe and the Kungrad region of Uzbekistan.
These kilim are of sturdy construction and are suitable for floor use, or they make excellent wall hangings.
The kilim is in excellent condition with very slight signs of use.
Stock Number: DS-1157.
Antique Uzbek flat weave kilim with embroidered design, these are known as 'suzani kilim'.
Circa 1900..
This interesting kilim is woven in nine strips of soft red wool plain weave, which are then embroidered with large Uzbek octagonal guls and a traditional reciprocal border design, the strips are then stitched together to make the kilim. The lower panel is of a darker shade as is the small panel inserted in the top right hand corner. These kilims are often associated with the Lakai tribe and the Kungrad region of Uzbekistan.
These kilim are of sturdy construction and are suitable for floor use, or they make excellent wall hangings.
The kilim is in excellent condition with very slight signs of use.
Stock Number: DS-1157.
£1,750
| $2,375 USD | €2,025 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK KUNGRAD REGION KILIM PANEL / ...
Item Ref
D-1080
Size: 3ft 5in x 3ft 9in (105 x 115cm).
Antique Uzbek flat weave kilim panel or cover, from the Kungrad region.
Circa 1900.
This interesting kilim panel is woven in 4 individual strips that are then stitched together, each strip is decorated with different design in various embroidered of weft work techniques. Two of the strips have a double rams design which is embroidered, the two other strips have a banded design in a weft work technique.
A beautiful kilim that would make an pleasing wall hanging or could be used on the floor in a low traffic area.
The kilim is in excellent condition with a few signs of age related use.
Stock Number: D-1080.
Antique Uzbek flat weave kilim panel or cover, from the Kungrad region.
Circa 1900.
This interesting kilim panel is woven in 4 individual strips that are then stitched together, each strip is decorated with different design in various embroidered of weft work techniques. Two of the strips have a double rams design which is embroidered, the two other strips have a banded design in a weft work technique.
A beautiful kilim that would make an pleasing wall hanging or could be used on the floor in a low traffic area.
The kilim is in excellent condition with a few signs of age related use.
Stock Number: D-1080.
£495
| $672 USD | €573 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK KUNGRAD REGION KILIM, WOVEN IN ...
Item Ref
D-0838
Size: 9ft 8in x 4ft 7in (295 x 140cm).
Antique Uzbek flat weave kilim from the Kungrad region.
Circa 1890.
This interesting kilim is woven in 13 individual strips that are then stitched together, each strip is decorated with different design in various embroidered of weft work techniques. This is a very good example of this scarce type of Uzbek weaving.
A beautiful kilim that would make an outstanding wall hanging or could be used on the floor in a low traffic area.
The kilim is in excellent condition with a few signs of age related use.
Stock Number: D-0838.
Antique Uzbek flat weave kilim from the Kungrad region.
Circa 1890.
This interesting kilim is woven in 13 individual strips that are then stitched together, each strip is decorated with different design in various embroidered of weft work techniques. This is a very good example of this scarce type of Uzbek weaving.
A beautiful kilim that would make an outstanding wall hanging or could be used on the floor in a low traffic area.
The kilim is in excellent condition with a few signs of age related use.
Stock Number: D-0838.
£1,950
| $2,647 USD | €2,257 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK SUZANI KILIM WITH UNUSUAL REPEAT ...
Item Ref
D-1107
Size: 11ft 3in x 4ft 8in (343 x 143cm).
Antique Uzbek flat weave kilim with embroidered design, these are known as 'suzani kilim'.
Circa 1900-20.
This interesting kilim is woven as a single panel to the field, the repeat lattice design is then embroidered on to it. The borders are made as separate strips which are then stitched to the main field panel.
A beautiful kilim that would make an outstanding wall hanging or could be used on the floor in a low traffic area.
The kilim is in excellent condition with a few signs signs of use, the stitching joining the border panels is weak in a few areas.
Stock Number: D-1107.
Antique Uzbek flat weave kilim with embroidered design, these are known as 'suzani kilim'.
Circa 1900-20.
This interesting kilim is woven as a single panel to the field, the repeat lattice design is then embroidered on to it. The borders are made as separate strips which are then stitched to the main field panel.
A beautiful kilim that would make an outstanding wall hanging or could be used on the floor in a low traffic area.
The kilim is in excellent condition with a few signs signs of use, the stitching joining the border panels is weak in a few areas.
Stock Number: D-1107.
£2,250
| $3,054 USD | €2,604 EUR
ANTIQUE SALAR KHANI BALUCH PUSHTI FACE, HERATI ...
Item Ref
D-0523
Size: 2ft 8in x 1ft 3in (81 x 38cm).
Antique Salar Khani Baluch pushti bag face with a repeat herati design, on a dark indigo blue ground.
Circa 1900.
Pushti were used as pillows or back rests, they were filled with wool or straw through a small opening to one side. This face from a pushti originates from the Western borderlands Afghanistan. The design is of three herati style medallions on a dark indigo blue ground. Note the design in the four corners which is typical of Salar Khani weaving.
The bag face is in good condition with slight wear and good pile, there are a few scattered old finger tip size repairs.
Stock Number: D-0523.
Antique Salar Khani Baluch pushti bag face with a repeat herati design, on a dark indigo blue ground.
Circa 1900.
Pushti were used as pillows or back rests, they were filled with wool or straw through a small opening to one side. This face from a pushti originates from the Western borderlands Afghanistan. The design is of three herati style medallions on a dark indigo blue ground. Note the design in the four corners which is typical of Salar Khani weaving.
The bag face is in good condition with slight wear and good pile, there are a few scattered old finger tip size repairs.
Stock Number: D-0523.
£295
| $400 USD | €341 EUR
ANTIQUE SISTAN BALUCH PUSHTI FACE WITH TRADITIONAL ...
Item Ref
D-0464
Size: 2ft 4in x 1ft 7in (71 x 48cm).
Antique Sistan Baluch pushti bag face with a repeat design, on a dark indigo blue ground.
Circa 1900.
Pushti were used as pillows or back rests, they were filled with wool or straw through a small opening to one side. This face from a pushti originates from the Sistan region of south-western Afghanistan. The border is of a traditional Baluch chevron design. The weaving has a colour palette that is typical of the Sistan Baluch.
The bag face is in very good condition with very slight wear and good pile, there are a few missing knots in the top lefthand corner.
Stock Number: D-0464.
Antique Sistan Baluch pushti bag face with a repeat design, on a dark indigo blue ground.
Circa 1900.
Pushti were used as pillows or back rests, they were filled with wool or straw through a small opening to one side. This face from a pushti originates from the Sistan region of south-western Afghanistan. The border is of a traditional Baluch chevron design. The weaving has a colour palette that is typical of the Sistan Baluch.
The bag face is in very good condition with very slight wear and good pile, there are a few missing knots in the top lefthand corner.
Stock Number: D-0464.
£395
| $536 USD | €457 EUR
ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN CHUVAL FACE WITH 30 ...
Item Ref
MS17-12
Size: 4ft 5in x 2ft 3in (135 x 69cm).
Antique Tekke Turkmen chuval face with 30 small chuval guls.
Circa 1880 or earlier.
A good chuval face with six rows of five small chuval guls on a clear madder red ground. The chuval face is of very fine weave with a feeling of good age. The main border is a classic Turkmen design with superb colour. The elem is of the classic Tekke small flower or shrub design.
Good condition with slight even wear and good pile.
Stock Number: MS17-12.
Antique Tekke Turkmen chuval face with 30 small chuval guls.
Circa 1880 or earlier.
A good chuval face with six rows of five small chuval guls on a clear madder red ground. The chuval face is of very fine weave with a feeling of good age. The main border is a classic Turkmen design with superb colour. The elem is of the classic Tekke small flower or shrub design.
Good condition with slight even wear and good pile.
Stock Number: MS17-12.
£900
| $1,221 USD | €1,042 EUR
ANTIQUE SISTAN BALUCH DOUBLE SIDED VANITY BAGE, ...
Item Ref
MS17-11
Size: 1ft 5in x 1ft 2in (43 x 35cm). Face size.
Antique Baluch double faced vanity bag with original long tassels.
Circa 1900/20.
This small vanity bag was made by the Baluch nomads of Sistan Province, south east Afghanistan. The bag has piled faces to both sides with an octagon gul design, the ivory border contains the star and bar design.
The vanity bag is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and good pile.
A good collectible tribal item.
Stock Number: MS17-11.
Antique Baluch double faced vanity bag with original long tassels.
Circa 1900/20.
This small vanity bag was made by the Baluch nomads of Sistan Province, south east Afghanistan. The bag has piled faces to both sides with an octagon gul design, the ivory border contains the star and bar design.
The vanity bag is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and good pile.
A good collectible tribal item.
Stock Number: MS17-11.
£700
| $950 USD | €810 EUR
ANTIQUE AFSHAR TRIBAL SADDLE BAG FACE WITH ...
Item Ref
MS17-10
Size: 2ft 6in x 1ft 11in (76 x 58cm).
Antique saddle bag face by the Afshar tribe with large boteh design.
Circa 1880.
The bag face has three rows of large floral boteh on a dark indigo blue ground, the ivory ground floral border contrasts well with the darker field. Note the traditional Afshar brocaded closing lappets at the top.
The bag face is in good condition with even wear and medium / low pile, there are some historic losses to the lower corners.
Stock Number: MS17-10.
Antique saddle bag face by the Afshar tribe with large boteh design.
Circa 1880.
The bag face has three rows of large floral boteh on a dark indigo blue ground, the ivory ground floral border contrasts well with the darker field. Note the traditional Afshar brocaded closing lappets at the top.
The bag face is in good condition with even wear and medium / low pile, there are some historic losses to the lower corners.
Stock Number: MS17-10.
£700
| $950 USD | €810 EUR
ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN 15GUL TORBA (FRAGMENT), VERY ...
Item Ref
MS17-09
Size: 3ft 5in x 1ft 5in (113 x 42cm).
Antique Tekke Turkmen 15 gul Torba with outstanding colour, this example is of the classic format for this design, similar to examples that are published in most Turkmen books.
Circa 1850.
The torba is beautifully drawn with large spacious guls, the weave is very fine with excellent soft wool.
The torba has been cut through the middle removing most of the central guls and then re-joined as can be clearly seen in the images. The surface has very slight wear and almost full pile. The price reflects the damage and the torba is offered at a fraction of the price of a complete item.
Stock Number: MS17-09
Antique Tekke Turkmen 15 gul Torba with outstanding colour, this example is of the classic format for this design, similar to examples that are published in most Turkmen books.
Circa 1850.
The torba is beautifully drawn with large spacious guls, the weave is very fine with excellent soft wool.
The torba has been cut through the middle removing most of the central guls and then re-joined as can be clearly seen in the images. The surface has very slight wear and almost full pile. The price reflects the damage and the torba is offered at a fraction of the price of a complete item.
Stock Number: MS17-09
£650
| $882 USD | €752 EUR
ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN 'DOWRY' RUG WITH SCARCE ...
Item Ref
MS17-08
Size: 4ft 5in x 3ft 1in (134 x 95cm).
Antique Tekke Turkmen dowry rug of fine weave and scarce design.
Circa 1880.
These rugs are considered to be ‘dowry’ weavings used by the Turkmen bride on her wedding day.
This example has 3 rows of 10 ovoid shaped guls, with minor guls of a similar format. Tekke rugs of this design are considered to be scarce. The ground colour is a soft madder red; note the elem panels at each end with the traditional Turkmen tree design. The rug has very fine soft wool with excellent colour, the handle of the rug is very floppy.
The rug is in excellent condition with even wear and medium pile.
Stock Number: MS17-08.
Antique Tekke Turkmen dowry rug of fine weave and scarce design.
Circa 1880.
These rugs are considered to be ‘dowry’ weavings used by the Turkmen bride on her wedding day.
This example has 3 rows of 10 ovoid shaped guls, with minor guls of a similar format. Tekke rugs of this design are considered to be scarce. The ground colour is a soft madder red; note the elem panels at each end with the traditional Turkmen tree design. The rug has very fine soft wool with excellent colour, the handle of the rug is very floppy.
The rug is in excellent condition with even wear and medium pile.
Stock Number: MS17-08.
£1,250
| $1,696 USD | €1,447 EUR
ANTIQUE TIMURI BALUCH 'DOKHTAR-E-QAZI' RUG WITH SMALL ...
Item Ref
MS17-05
Size: 8ft 5in x 4ft 3in (256 x 129cm).
Antique Timuri Baluch rug with all over small shrub design.
Circa 1880.
An interesting rug of larger than normal size, the repeat shrub design is associated with the Timuri, Dokhtar-e-Qazi tribes, which were found in the border regions of Western Afghanistan and eastern Persia. The design is most commonly found on small prayer rugs of a very distinctive form, but also on a few larger rugs, runners and main carpets. This example has the small shrubs on a dark charcoal coloured ground, which has corroded.
The rug is in good condition with even wear and medium to low pile, both ends retain the short original kilim.
Stock Number: MS17-05
Antique Timuri Baluch rug with all over small shrub design.
Circa 1880.
An interesting rug of larger than normal size, the repeat shrub design is associated with the Timuri, Dokhtar-e-Qazi tribes, which were found in the border regions of Western Afghanistan and eastern Persia. The design is most commonly found on small prayer rugs of a very distinctive form, but also on a few larger rugs, runners and main carpets. This example has the small shrubs on a dark charcoal coloured ground, which has corroded.
The rug is in good condition with even wear and medium to low pile, both ends retain the short original kilim.
Stock Number: MS17-05
£850
| $1,154 USD | €984 EUR
ANTIQUE AFGHAN ERSARI RUG, OUTSTANDIN WOOL QUALITY ...
Item Ref
MS17-06
Size: 6ft 11in x 3ft 8in (210 x 113cm).
Antique Afghan village rug of traditional design with four large Ersari Turkmen guls, the rug is of a pleasing madder red colour with dark indigo blue, the overall palette is soft and warm. The wool has a wonderful lustre and is very soft.
Circa 1900/20.
The rug is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and full pile. The rug retains the original kilim end finishes at both ends. The rug has a very soft feel.
The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.
Stock Number: MS17-06.
Antique Afghan village rug of traditional design with four large Ersari Turkmen guls, the rug is of a pleasing madder red colour with dark indigo blue, the overall palette is soft and warm. The wool has a wonderful lustre and is very soft.
Circa 1900/20.
The rug is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and full pile. The rug retains the original kilim end finishes at both ends. The rug has a very soft feel.
The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.
Stock Number: MS17-06.
£650
| $882 USD | €752 EUR
ANTIQUE BAHLULI BALUCH RUG, TURKMEN INSPIRED DESIGN, ...
Item Ref
MS17-04
Size: 6ft 1in x 3ft 8in (186 x 100cm).
Antique Afghan Bahluli Baluch rug with a repeat gul design.
Circa 1880.
Bahluli Baluch rugs are fairly scarce and originate from the borders of Western Afghanistan and the Khorasan region of eastern Persia. This example has a repeat Turkmen inspired gul design in rows of three, with a smaller minor gul between each row. The rug is woven in various shades of madder red on a dark indigo blue ground. The border designs reflect the design of the main field with subtle colour variations.
The rug is in good condition with some wear and medium / low pile, there is a narrow band of heavy wear across the middle of the rug that can be seen in the close up images. The rug retains the original kilims at both ends, these are slightly ragged.
The rug is suitable for light domestic use.
Stock Number: MS17-04.
Antique Afghan Bahluli Baluch rug with a repeat gul design.
Circa 1880.
Bahluli Baluch rugs are fairly scarce and originate from the borders of Western Afghanistan and the Khorasan region of eastern Persia. This example has a repeat Turkmen inspired gul design in rows of three, with a smaller minor gul between each row. The rug is woven in various shades of madder red on a dark indigo blue ground. The border designs reflect the design of the main field with subtle colour variations.
The rug is in good condition with some wear and medium / low pile, there is a narrow band of heavy wear across the middle of the rug that can be seen in the close up images. The rug retains the original kilims at both ends, these are slightly ragged.
The rug is suitable for light domestic use.
Stock Number: MS17-04.
£900
| $1,221 USD | €1,042 EUR
ANTIQUE BALUCH RUG WITH CAMEL GROUND, 3 ...
Item Ref
MS17-03
Size: 6ft 4in x 3ft 2in (194 x 97cm).
Antique Baluch rug from the borders of Western Afghanistan and Eastern Persia.
Circa 1900/20.
The rug has three latch hook medallions on a camel coloured ground; the design of the medallions has a feel of Turkmen influence. The main border is of the traditional Baluch meandering vine design.
The rug is in good condition with slight even wear and good pile, the rug is very durable and would suit floor use. Both ends retain the original kilim end finishes.
The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.
Stock Number: MS17-03.
Antique Baluch rug from the borders of Western Afghanistan and Eastern Persia.
Circa 1900/20.
The rug has three latch hook medallions on a camel coloured ground; the design of the medallions has a feel of Turkmen influence. The main border is of the traditional Baluch meandering vine design.
The rug is in good condition with slight even wear and good pile, the rug is very durable and would suit floor use. Both ends retain the original kilim end finishes.
The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.
Stock Number: MS17-03.
£600
| $814 USD | €694 EUR
ANTIQUE YOMUT TURKMEN ENSI WITH DOUBLE TREE ...
Item Ref
MS17-01
Size: 5ft 9in x 4ft 3in (176 x 130cm).
Antique Yomut Turkmen Ensi with double tree elem design.
Circa 1880.
Ensi are considered to be traditional ceremonial door hangings for the entrance to the tribal yurt. They make excellent small floor rugs.
A very good Yomut Turkmen ensi (Yurt door hanging). This example has a soft brownish red colour and two beautifully drawn elem (base) panels. The upper elem is of large stylised trees and the lower panel is trees on a abrashed indigo blue ground that really glows.
Good condition with even wear and medium pile, the tassels at both ends would appear to be later additions.
Stock Number: MS17-01.
Antique Yomut Turkmen Ensi with double tree elem design.
Circa 1880.
Ensi are considered to be traditional ceremonial door hangings for the entrance to the tribal yurt. They make excellent small floor rugs.
A very good Yomut Turkmen ensi (Yurt door hanging). This example has a soft brownish red colour and two beautifully drawn elem (base) panels. The upper elem is of large stylised trees and the lower panel is trees on a abrashed indigo blue ground that really glows.
Good condition with even wear and medium pile, the tassels at both ends would appear to be later additions.
Stock Number: MS17-01.
£1,250
| $1,696 USD | €1,447 EUR
ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN MAIN CARPET, SUPERB COLOUR ...
Item Ref
MS17-02
Size: 9ft 8in x 6ft 8in (295 x 204cm).
Antique Tekke Turkmen main carpet with 5 rows of 14 guls.
Circa 1880.
A good Tekke main carpet of small room size, the clear madder red field has well drawn Tekke guls which are quartered in indigo blue and cochineal, the minor gul is of a scarce ovoid form and also contains a lot of cochineal. The border is of the sunburst design. Note the very decorative piled elem panels which are of a different design at each end.
The carpet is in excellent condition with very slight even wear with good almost full pile. The carpet is of fine weave with fine soft pile and a floppy handle. The carpet retains short original kilims at both ends, these are currently open but could be secured if desired.
The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.
Stock Number: MS17-02.
Antique Tekke Turkmen main carpet with 5 rows of 14 guls.
Circa 1880.
A good Tekke main carpet of small room size, the clear madder red field has well drawn Tekke guls which are quartered in indigo blue and cochineal, the minor gul is of a scarce ovoid form and also contains a lot of cochineal. The border is of the sunburst design. Note the very decorative piled elem panels which are of a different design at each end.
The carpet is in excellent condition with very slight even wear with good almost full pile. The carpet is of fine weave with fine soft pile and a floppy handle. The carpet retains short original kilims at both ends, these are currently open but could be secured if desired.
The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.
Stock Number: MS17-02.
£3,500
| $4,750 USD | €4,051 EUR
ANTIQUE BALUCH STORAGE BAG WITH ORIGINAL BACK, ...
Item Ref
D-5018
Size: 2ft 6in x 2ft 0in (75 x 60cm).
Antique Baluch storage bag with weft work design.
Circa 1900.
This fine storage bag (possibly once 1/2 of a pair of saddle bags), is by the Taimani Baluch of western Afghanistan. The face is decorated with complex bands of weft work designs, the original back is of striped plain weave.
The bag is in excellent condition with very slight wear from tribal use.
Stock Number: D-5018.
Antique Baluch storage bag with weft work design.
Circa 1900.
This fine storage bag (possibly once 1/2 of a pair of saddle bags), is by the Taimani Baluch of western Afghanistan. The face is decorated with complex bands of weft work designs, the original back is of striped plain weave.
The bag is in excellent condition with very slight wear from tribal use.
Stock Number: D-5018.
£225
| $305 USD | €260 EUR
ANTIQUE AFGHAN TAIMANI BALUCH ANIMAL TRAPPING COMPLETE ...
Item Ref
D-1384
Size: 3ft 3in x 10in (100 x 26cm), including tassels.
Antique Western Afghan Taimani Baluch animal trapping.
Circa 1900/20.
The trapping would have been used to decorate a horse or camel on special occasions. The design is made up of well known Baluch designs often found on the borders of Baluch rugs. The trapping retains its original tassels.
The trapping is in outstanding condition with no wear, it is rare to find these trappings in original unused perfect condition such as this.
Stock Number: D-1384.
Antique Western Afghan Taimani Baluch animal trapping.
Circa 1900/20.
The trapping would have been used to decorate a horse or camel on special occasions. The design is made up of well known Baluch designs often found on the borders of Baluch rugs. The trapping retains its original tassels.
The trapping is in outstanding condition with no wear, it is rare to find these trappings in original unused perfect condition such as this.
Stock Number: D-1384.
£225
| $305 USD | €260 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK TARTARI SADDLEBAG FACE IN BANDED ...
Item Ref
D-1090
Size: 2ft 9in x 2ft 7in (85 x 78cm).
Antique Uzbek Tartari saddlebag face with banded weft work design.
Circa 1900.
This saddlebag face is an good example of Uzbek Tartari weaving, the traditional design is woven in bands of weft work with flat weave kilim at both ends. The foundation is goats hair. There is a good range of colours including madder red, blues, blue green, yellow and ivory.
The bag face is in excellent condition with very slight wear.
Stock Number: DS-1090.
Antique Uzbek Tartari saddlebag face with banded weft work design.
Circa 1900.
This saddlebag face is an good example of Uzbek Tartari weaving, the traditional design is woven in bands of weft work with flat weave kilim at both ends. The foundation is goats hair. There is a good range of colours including madder red, blues, blue green, yellow and ivory.
The bag face is in excellent condition with very slight wear.
Stock Number: DS-1090.
£195
| $265 USD | €226 EUR
ANTIQUE BALUCH SADDLE BAG FACE WITH 'TILE' ...
Item Ref
D-0342
Size: 2ft 0in x 1ft 9in (61 x 53cm).
Antique Baluch saddle bag face with 'tile' design.
Circa 1900.
The saddle bag face is of well known 'tile' design. The bag face has superb soft glossy wool and a floppy handle. The bag face retains the original upper and lower end finishes with very fine detailed weft work decoration.
The saddle bag face is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and good pile.
Stock Number: D-0342.
Antique Baluch saddle bag face with 'tile' design.
Circa 1900.
The saddle bag face is of well known 'tile' design. The bag face has superb soft glossy wool and a floppy handle. The bag face retains the original upper and lower end finishes with very fine detailed weft work decoration.
The saddle bag face is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and good pile.
Stock Number: D-0342.
£195
| $265 USD | €226 EUR
ANTIQUE AFSHAR NERIZ RUG WITH SHIELD DESIGN ...
Item Ref
MS16-16
Size: 4ft 9in x 3ft 8in (146 x 111cm).
Antique Afshar Neriz rug of repeat shield design on an ivory ground.
2nd half 19th century..
An interesting and early example of a Afshar Neriz rug with large scale 'shields' on an ivory ground. This design could represent tribal tents or it could have other tribal meaning. The field is filled with tribal design elements such as flowers and animals. The boarders are of typical Afshar floral design.
The rug is in fair original condition with wear, heavy in places and low pile, the ends and sides are a little ragged, this is reflected in the price.
The rug is suitable for light domestic use.
Stock Number: MS16-16.
Antique Afshar Neriz rug of repeat shield design on an ivory ground.
2nd half 19th century..
An interesting and early example of a Afshar Neriz rug with large scale 'shields' on an ivory ground. This design could represent tribal tents or it could have other tribal meaning. The field is filled with tribal design elements such as flowers and animals. The boarders are of typical Afshar floral design.
The rug is in fair original condition with wear, heavy in places and low pile, the ends and sides are a little ragged, this is reflected in the price.
The rug is suitable for light domestic use.
Stock Number: MS16-16.
SOLD
ANTIQUE UZBEK LAKAI 'DASTERKHAN' EATING CLOTH, CIRCA ...
Item Ref
T-0005
Size: 6ft 5in x 5ft 5in (195 x 166cm).
Antique Uzbek Lakai 'dasterkhan' eating cloth.
Circa 1900/20.
A 'dasterkhan' is a cloth placed on to the ground for a meal to be served on, in the same way as we would use a table cloth. This example woven for use on special occasions, has a multi coloured design embroidered in silk floss onto a black wool ground. It was probably made by the Lakai tribe in southern Uzbekistan.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs, the dasterkhan is backed with printed Russian cotton, it was re-backed in 2014.
Ref: T-0005.
Antique Uzbek Lakai 'dasterkhan' eating cloth.
Circa 1900/20.
A 'dasterkhan' is a cloth placed on to the ground for a meal to be served on, in the same way as we would use a table cloth. This example woven for use on special occasions, has a multi coloured design embroidered in silk floss onto a black wool ground. It was probably made by the Lakai tribe in southern Uzbekistan.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs, the dasterkhan is backed with printed Russian cotton, it was re-backed in 2014.
Ref: T-0005.
SOLD
ANTIQUE UZBEK 'NAPRAMACH' STORAGE BAG FACE, OUTSTANDING ...
Item Ref
D-1217
Size: 4ft 4in x 1ft 7in (131 x 47cm).
Antique Uzbek 'napramach' storage bag face.
Circa 1900.
The napramach were used by nomads of Central Asia, whose way of life has been connected with constant moving: on their journeys these bags were used for the transport of their belongings, and when the nomads settled the napramachs became parts of the yurt interior. These bags were given various names throughout central Asia:
• Among Samarkand Uzbeks: napramach, maprach
• Uzbeks from Nurata region: karchin
• Uzbeks-Lakai and Kungrats (Kashkadarja, Surhandarja): mapramach
• Turkmens: mafrach, maprach
• Karakalpaks: maprach, karshin
• Kirghiz: chavadan (the Russian word “chemodan” – a suitcase – originates from this word)
• Azerbaijanians: mafrash
This example from Uzbekistan has two large traditional gul designs separated by a pair of smaller guls to the central panel. The foundation is goats hair and there are plain weave panels at each end.
The bag face is in very good untouched original condition with full pile.
Stock Number: D-1217.
Antique Uzbek 'napramach' storage bag face.
Circa 1900.
The napramach were used by nomads of Central Asia, whose way of life has been connected with constant moving: on their journeys these bags were used for the transport of their belongings, and when the nomads settled the napramachs became parts of the yurt interior. These bags were given various names throughout central Asia:
• Among Samarkand Uzbeks: napramach, maprach
• Uzbeks from Nurata region: karchin
• Uzbeks-Lakai and Kungrats (Kashkadarja, Surhandarja): mapramach
• Turkmens: mafrach, maprach
• Karakalpaks: maprach, karshin
• Kirghiz: chavadan (the Russian word “chemodan” – a suitcase – originates from this word)
• Azerbaijanians: mafrash
This example from Uzbekistan has two large traditional gul designs separated by a pair of smaller guls to the central panel. The foundation is goats hair and there are plain weave panels at each end.
The bag face is in very good untouched original condition with full pile.
Stock Number: D-1217.
SOLD
ANTIQUE AFGHAN BALUCH PUSHTI FACE WITH 'TILE' ...
Item Ref
D-1390
Size: 3ft 2in x 1ft 11in (96 x 59cm).
Antique Baluch pushti bag face with a repeat 'tile' design lattice, on a dark indigo blue ground.
Circa 1900.
Pushti were used as pillows or back rests, they were filled with wool or straw through a small opening to one side. This face from a pushti originates from the region of Western Afghanistan. The design is a simple repeat 'tile' design forming a lattice. The border is of a traditional Baluch designs. The weaving has a warm and 'earthy' colour palette.
The bag face is in good condition with very slight wear and good pile.
Stock Number: D-1390.
Antique Baluch pushti bag face with a repeat 'tile' design lattice, on a dark indigo blue ground.
Circa 1900.
Pushti were used as pillows or back rests, they were filled with wool or straw through a small opening to one side. This face from a pushti originates from the region of Western Afghanistan. The design is a simple repeat 'tile' design forming a lattice. The border is of a traditional Baluch designs. The weaving has a warm and 'earthy' colour palette.
The bag face is in good condition with very slight wear and good pile.
Stock Number: D-1390.
SOLD
ANTIQUE BALUCH PUSHTI BAG FACE, WESTERN AFGHANISTAN, ...
Item Ref
D-0355
Size: 3ft 1in x 1ft 9in (95 x 53cm).
Antique Baluch pushti bag face with a repeat design on a dark indigo blue ground.
Circa 1900.
Pushti were used as pillows or back rests, they were filled with wool or straw through a small opening to one side. This face from a pushti originates from the region of Western Afghanistan. The design is a simple repeat design but has subtle use of colour and an open, spacious feel. The border is of one of the scarcer Baluch designs, often described as the 'bird foot' design. The wool is very soft to the touch.
The bag face is in good condition with very slight wear and good pile. There is slight historic damage to the left hand edge, this is reflected in the price.
Stock Number: D-0355.
Antique Baluch pushti bag face with a repeat design on a dark indigo blue ground.
Circa 1900.
Pushti were used as pillows or back rests, they were filled with wool or straw through a small opening to one side. This face from a pushti originates from the region of Western Afghanistan. The design is a simple repeat design but has subtle use of colour and an open, spacious feel. The border is of one of the scarcer Baluch designs, often described as the 'bird foot' design. The wool is very soft to the touch.
The bag face is in good condition with very slight wear and good pile. There is slight historic damage to the left hand edge, this is reflected in the price.
Stock Number: D-0355.
SOLD
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