ANTIQUE TRIBAL SADDLE RUG / COVER FROM ...
Item Ref
D-0982
Size: 2ft 3in x 2ft 0in (69 x 60cm). Excluding tassels.
Antique tribal Uzbek saddle cover / rug with interesting design.
Circa 1900.
This excellent tribal saddle rug from Uzbekistan, features an interesting design with five 'guls' on a madder red ground. Note the opening for the pommel of the saddle and the original decorative tassels.
Excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile, some signs of tribal use. The saddle cover has long soft pile.
Ref: D-0982.
Antique tribal Uzbek saddle cover / rug with interesting design.
Circa 1900.
This excellent tribal saddle rug from Uzbekistan, features an interesting design with five 'guls' on a madder red ground. Note the opening for the pommel of the saddle and the original decorative tassels.
Excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile, some signs of tribal use. The saddle cover has long soft pile.
Ref: D-0982.
£495
| $656 USD | €574 EUR
ANTIQUE ERSARI BESHIR TURKMEN SADDLE RUG / ...
Item Ref
D-1223
Size: 1ft 11in x 1ft 10in (58 x 57cm).
Antique Ersari Beshir Turkmen saddle cover / rug with superb design.
Circa 1880.
This excellent tribal saddle rug by the Ersari Beshir Turkmen of Southern Turkmenistan, the design is clearly related to that found on a small group of rugs by the Beshir Turkmen. Note the shaped opening for the pommel of the saddle at the top. It is possible that this saddle cover has been repurposed from a small rug.
Excellent condition with even wear and medium pile, some signs of tribal use.
Ref: D-1223.
Antique Ersari Beshir Turkmen saddle cover / rug with superb design.
Circa 1880.
This excellent tribal saddle rug by the Ersari Beshir Turkmen of Southern Turkmenistan, the design is clearly related to that found on a small group of rugs by the Beshir Turkmen. Note the shaped opening for the pommel of the saddle at the top. It is possible that this saddle cover has been repurposed from a small rug.
Excellent condition with even wear and medium pile, some signs of tribal use.
Ref: D-1223.
£495
| $656 USD | €574 EUR
ANTIQUE NORTHERN AFGHAN CEREMONIAL HORSE BLANKET / ...
Item Ref
D-0173
Size: 6ft 0inx 3ft 8in (182 x 114cm) excluding tassels.
Antique Northern Afghan tribal ceremonial horse cover.
Circa 1900.
This fine horse cover is made from narrow flat woven strips with weft work decoration, which have been stitched together. The two 'arms' of the cover would pass under the horses neck and be joined. These covers were for use on special occasions such as weddings or tribal horse fairs. The show the importance of the horse in tribal life. This example is a light weight summer cover as it is not lined with felt.
The cover is in original condition with only very slight signs of use, there is one tassel missing on the right hand side, otherwise the condition is perfect.
Stock Number: D-0173.
Antique Northern Afghan tribal ceremonial horse cover.
Circa 1900.
This fine horse cover is made from narrow flat woven strips with weft work decoration, which have been stitched together. The two 'arms' of the cover would pass under the horses neck and be joined. These covers were for use on special occasions such as weddings or tribal horse fairs. The show the importance of the horse in tribal life. This example is a light weight summer cover as it is not lined with felt.
The cover is in original condition with only very slight signs of use, there is one tassel missing on the right hand side, otherwise the condition is perfect.
Stock Number: D-0173.
£1,250
| $1,657 USD | €1,449 EUR
ANTIQUE YOMUT TURKMEN HORSE COVER / BLANKET, ...
Item Ref
D-0126
Size: 5ft 3inx 4ft 7in (160 x 140cm) excluding tassels.
Antique Yomut Turkmen tribal ceremonial horse cover.
Circa 1920.
This horse cover belongs 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.
The cover is in original condition with very slight wear and almost full pile, the dye quality is superb give the rich colours required for use on special occasions such as a tribal wedding. There are some slight area of damage to side bindings, these are shown in the close up images and reflected in the price.
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-0126.
Antique Yomut Turkmen tribal ceremonial horse cover.
Circa 1920.
This horse cover belongs 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.
The cover is in original condition with very slight wear and almost full pile, the dye quality is superb give the rich colours required for use on special occasions such as a tribal wedding. There are some slight area of damage to side bindings, these are shown in the close up images and reflected in the price.
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-0126.
£995
| $1,319 USD | €1,153 EUR
ANTIQUE YOMUT TURKMEN SADDLE COVER / RUG, ...
Item Ref
D-0095
Size: 1ft 11in x 1ft 9in (58 x 54cm).
Antique Yomut Turkmen saddle cover / rug with classic design.
Circa 1920.
This excellent tribal saddle rug by the Yomut Turkmen of Turkmenistan or north-eastern Persia features a classic Yomut repeat design. Note the opening for the pommel of the saddle.
Excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile, some signs of tribal use. Note how all the edges are over-bound in alternating colours.
A related, but older example is in the Textile Museum Collection, item: 2021.17.92. Also published in 'Adorning the Horse' item number 128, page 241.
Ref: D-0095.
Antique Yomut Turkmen saddle cover / rug with classic design.
Circa 1920.
This excellent tribal saddle rug by the Yomut Turkmen of Turkmenistan or north-eastern Persia features a classic Yomut repeat design. Note the opening for the pommel of the saddle.
Excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile, some signs of tribal use. Note how all the edges are over-bound in alternating colours.
A related, but older example is in the Textile Museum Collection, item: 2021.17.92. Also published in 'Adorning the Horse' item number 128, page 241.
Ref: D-0095.
£395
| $524 USD | €458 EUR
ANTIQUE ERSARI TURKMEN SADDLE COVER / RUG, ...
Item Ref
D-0094
Size: 2ft 0in x 2ft 0in (62 x 60cm).
Antique Ersari Turkmen saddle cover / rug with interesting design.
Circa 1900.
This excellent tribal saddle rug by the Ersari Turkmen of southern Turkmenistan or Northern Afghanistan features an interesting repeat design with subtle colour changes. Note the opening for the pommel of the saddle and the original decorative tassels.
Excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile, some signs of tribal use.
A related example is in the Textile Museum Collection, item: 1993.36.44. Also published in 'Adorning the Horse' item number 35, page 219.
Ref: D-0094.
Antique Ersari Turkmen saddle cover / rug with interesting design.
Circa 1900.
This excellent tribal saddle rug by the Ersari Turkmen of southern Turkmenistan or Northern Afghanistan features an interesting repeat design with subtle colour changes. Note the opening for the pommel of the saddle and the original decorative tassels.
Excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile, some signs of tribal use.
A related example is in the Textile Museum Collection, item: 1993.36.44. Also published in 'Adorning the Horse' item number 35, page 219.
Ref: D-0094.
£395
| $524 USD | €458 EUR
ANTIQUE ERSARI TURKMEN SADDLE COVER / RUG, ...
Item Ref
D-0093
Size: 1ft 10in x 1ft 9in (57 x 54cm).
Antique Ersari Turkmen saddle cover / rug with interesting design.
Circa 1900.
This excellent tribal saddle rug by the Ersari Turkmen of southern Turkmenistan or Northern Afghanistan features an interesting repeat design with subtle colour changes. Note the opening for the pommel of the saddle.
Excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile, some signs of tribal use.
A related example is in the Textile Museum Collection, item: 1993.36.44. Also published in 'Adorning the Horse' item number 35, page 219.
Ref: D-0093.
Antique Ersari Turkmen saddle cover / rug with interesting design.
Circa 1900.
This excellent tribal saddle rug by the Ersari Turkmen of southern Turkmenistan or Northern Afghanistan features an interesting repeat design with subtle colour changes. Note the opening for the pommel of the saddle.
Excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile, some signs of tribal use.
A related example is in the Textile Museum Collection, item: 1993.36.44. Also published in 'Adorning the Horse' item number 35, page 219.
Ref: D-0093.
£395
| $524 USD | €458 EUR
ANTIQUE CENTRAL ASIAN EMBROIDERED FELT RUG, UZBEK ...
Item Ref
D-1282
Size: 10ft 0inx 5ft 9in (305 x 174m).
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribal embroidered felt rug of large size.
Circa 1900.
This is a scarce example of an Uzbek Lakai tribal felt floor rug embroidered with classic Lakai designs. The rug is made up of narrow strips of thick felt which have been embroidered and then stitched together. The central panel has three medallions, this is surrounded by four borders each in a different design.
The rug is in excellent condition with slight signs of use, it is backed with the original linen / cotton backing.
Stock Number: D-1282.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribal embroidered felt rug of large size.
Circa 1900.
This is a scarce example of an Uzbek Lakai tribal felt floor rug embroidered with classic Lakai designs. The rug is made up of narrow strips of thick felt which have been embroidered and then stitched together. The central panel has three medallions, this is surrounded by four borders each in a different design.
The rug is in excellent condition with slight signs of use, it is backed with the original linen / cotton backing.
Stock Number: D-1282.
£3,500
| $4,640 USD | €4,057 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK LAKAI TRIBAL EMBROIDERED HORSE COVER ...
Item Ref
T-0204
Size: 6ft 2inx 4ft 7in (189 x 140m) excluding tassels.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribal ceremonial horse cover / saddle rug.
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 wool field is covered in silk embroidery with classic Lakai designs.
The cover is in outstanding condition with very little wear. Note the decorative printed cotton backing.
Stock Number: T-0204.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribal ceremonial horse cover / saddle rug.
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 wool field is covered in silk embroidery with classic Lakai designs.
The cover is in outstanding condition with very little wear. Note the decorative printed cotton backing.
Stock Number: T-0204.
£1,500
| $1,989 USD | €1,739 EUR
ANTIQUE KARAJA / HERIZ REGION RUG OF ...
Item Ref
H-564
Size: 5ft 7in x 2ft 11in (169 x 89cm).
Antique north-west Persian Karaja / Heriz region rug of small size with superb colour.
Circa 1900.
This is an outstanding small rug with soft pastel colours, including a very delicate soft indigo blue. The design is of twin medallions each containing a floral bloom. The border is of a classic design for the region.
The rug is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and full pile.
The rug is suitable for normal domestic floor use, an outstanding furnishing rug.
The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.
Stock Number: H-564.
Antique north-west Persian Karaja / Heriz region rug of small size with superb colour.
Circa 1900.
This is an outstanding small rug with soft pastel colours, including a very delicate soft indigo blue. The design is of twin medallions each containing a floral bloom. The border is of a classic design for the region.
The rug is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and full pile.
The rug is suitable for normal domestic floor use, an outstanding furnishing rug.
The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.
Stock Number: H-564.
£2,250
| $2,983 USD | €2,608 EUR
ANTIQUE JAF KURD BAG COMPLETE WITH VERY ...
Item Ref
H-565
Size: 2ft 2in x 1ft 11in (65 x 59cm).
Antique Jaf Kurd bag with single diamond lattice design, good clear colours and an attractive plain weave back with unusual design.
Circa 1900.
The bag is well drawn with a single diamond medallion lattice and another half diamond emerging. The bag retains the closing lappets at the top is complete with its original flatwoven back which is in a striking design.
The bag is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and thick meaty pile, the wool is very soft and the bag has a floppy handle.
The bag is an outstanding example of type and is ready for display.
Stock Number: H-565.
Antique Jaf Kurd bag with single diamond lattice design, good clear colours and an attractive plain weave back with unusual design.
Circa 1900.
The bag is well drawn with a single diamond medallion lattice and another half diamond emerging. The bag retains the closing lappets at the top is complete with its original flatwoven back which is in a striking design.
The bag is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and thick meaty pile, the wool is very soft and the bag has a floppy handle.
The bag is an outstanding example of type and is ready for display.
Stock Number: H-565.
£1,200
| $1,591 USD | €1,391 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK LAKAI EMBROIDERED FELT SADDLE RUG, ...
Item Ref
D-1050
Size: 4ft 1in x 2ft 6in (124 x 75cm).
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribe embroidered felt saddle cover / rug with classic Lakai design.
Circa 1900-20.
This outstanding saddle rug is by the Lakai tribe of Southern Uzbekistan / Northern Tajikistan, the thick wool felt is embroidered with eight roundel motifs containing ram's-horn style scrolls. The bright use of colour is typical of Lakai work. The design on the reverse in felt is very similar to the koshkar muiz ("ram's horn") ornament found through out Central Asia.
Excellent condition with only very slight even wear. Note how all the edges are over-bound in alternating colours.
Ref: D-1050.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribe embroidered felt saddle cover / rug with classic Lakai design.
Circa 1900-20.
This outstanding saddle rug is by the Lakai tribe of Southern Uzbekistan / Northern Tajikistan, the thick wool felt is embroidered with eight roundel motifs containing ram's-horn style scrolls. The bright use of colour is typical of Lakai work. The design on the reverse in felt is very similar to the koshkar muiz ("ram's horn") ornament found through out Central Asia.
Excellent condition with only very slight even wear. Note how all the edges are over-bound in alternating colours.
Ref: D-1050.
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