VINTAGE PERSIAN RASHT EMBROIDERY, SILK ON A ...
Item Ref
S-03
Size: 4ft 5in x 3ft 11in (135 x 120cm).
Antique Persian Rasht embroidery in silk on a red felt ground.
Circa 1930.
This pleasing example has a fine classical design with an oval central flower medallion. The embroidery work in silk is very fine and detailed. The border design is floral and uses many different coloured silks.
Woven in the city of Rasht in Northern Persia on the Black Sea coast, known as Rashti-Duzis they are famed for their intricately embroidered details and borders.
Christies auction house writes as follows: 'From the Safavid period onwards, the city of Rasht in Persia supplied the Safavid courts at Ardebil and Tabriz with highly sophisticated embroideries, known as rasht-duzi textiles. They were executed primarily by professional male embroiderers in well-established workshops, and in the Qajar period served as saddle covers, floor covers and hangings within impressive courtly tents (Wearden, 1991, p.122).
The gul-duzi-i-rasht (stitched inlay) technique was complex and entailed cutting a shape out of the ground fabric and replacing it with a carefully cut fabric of the same shape in a contrasting colour. In order to establish the necessary precision of each piece, Wearden suggests that a sharp instrument was used, much like a biscuit cutter, before the joins were disguised by fine embroidery which also served to refine the details of the design (Wearden, 1991, p.121).
The designs are clearly inspired by Persian medallion carpets. Further Rasht textiles of a medallion design include one housed in the Museum der Kulturen Basel, published in HALI, no.143, 2005, p.114, and one sold at Christie’s, New York, 14-15 December 2015, lot 643'.
The embroidery is in excellent original condition. This textile would make a great wall hanging or could be used as a cover.
Ref: S-03.
Antique Persian Rasht embroidery in silk on a red felt ground.
Circa 1930.
This pleasing example has a fine classical design with an oval central flower medallion. The embroidery work in silk is very fine and detailed. The border design is floral and uses many different coloured silks.
Woven in the city of Rasht in Northern Persia on the Black Sea coast, known as Rashti-Duzis they are famed for their intricately embroidered details and borders.
Christies auction house writes as follows: 'From the Safavid period onwards, the city of Rasht in Persia supplied the Safavid courts at Ardebil and Tabriz with highly sophisticated embroideries, known as rasht-duzi textiles. They were executed primarily by professional male embroiderers in well-established workshops, and in the Qajar period served as saddle covers, floor covers and hangings within impressive courtly tents (Wearden, 1991, p.122).
The gul-duzi-i-rasht (stitched inlay) technique was complex and entailed cutting a shape out of the ground fabric and replacing it with a carefully cut fabric of the same shape in a contrasting colour. In order to establish the necessary precision of each piece, Wearden suggests that a sharp instrument was used, much like a biscuit cutter, before the joins were disguised by fine embroidery which also served to refine the details of the design (Wearden, 1991, p.121).
The designs are clearly inspired by Persian medallion carpets. Further Rasht textiles of a medallion design include one housed in the Museum der Kulturen Basel, published in HALI, no.143, 2005, p.114, and one sold at Christie’s, New York, 14-15 December 2015, lot 643'.
The embroidery is in excellent original condition. This textile would make a great wall hanging or could be used as a cover.
Ref: S-03.
£950
| $1,278 USD | €1,096 EUR
ANTIQUE INDIAN DELHI SILK EMBROIDERY ON GREEN ...
Item Ref
S-02
Size: 4ft 3in x 4ft 1in (130 x 125cm).
Antique Indian silk embroidery on a green velvet ground.
Circa 1900.
This fine embroidery originates from Delhi, India. The embroidery is in silk and is of the traditional floral boteh design. The embroidery is stitched onto a later green velvet corduroy ground. The shape of the ground and the braiding attached at the lower end suggest that this may have been used as a horse cover or made to look like one.
The condition is excellent with very slight wear, the stitching holding the embroidery to the ground is loose / missing in places, this is reflected in the price.
This embroidery would make a good wall hanging or could be used as a cover.
Stock Number: S-02.
Antique Indian silk embroidery on a green velvet ground.
Circa 1900.
This fine embroidery originates from Delhi, India. The embroidery is in silk and is of the traditional floral boteh design. The embroidery is stitched onto a later green velvet corduroy ground. The shape of the ground and the braiding attached at the lower end suggest that this may have been used as a horse cover or made to look like one.
The condition is excellent with very slight wear, the stitching holding the embroidery to the ground is loose / missing in places, this is reflected in the price.
This embroidery would make a good wall hanging or could be used as a cover.
Stock Number: S-02.
£950
| $1,278 USD | €1,096 EUR
ANTIQUE PERSIAN RASHT EMBROIDERY WITH STAR MEDALLION, ...
Item Ref
S-05
Size: 5ft 1in x 4ft 11in (154 x 151cm).
Antique Persian Rasht embroidery in silk on red felt.
Circa 1900.
This outstanding example has a fine classical design with a large central star medallion and all over floral design. The embroidery work in silk is very fine and detailed.
Woven in the city of Rasht in Northern Persia on the Black Sea coast, known as Rashti-Duzis they are famed for their intricately embroidered details and borders.
Christies auction house writes as follows: 'From the Safavid period onwards, the city of Rasht in Persia supplied the Safavid courts at Ardebil and Tabriz with highly sophisticated embroideries, known as rasht-duzi textiles. They were executed primarily by professional male embroiderers in well-established workshops, and in the Qajar period served as saddle covers, floor covers and hangings within impressive courtly tents (Wearden, 1991, p.122).
The gul-duzi-i-rasht (stitched inlay) technique was complex and entailed cutting a shape out of the ground fabric and replacing it with a carefully cut fabric of the same shape in a contrasting colour. In order to establish the necessary precision of each piece, Wearden suggests that a sharp instrument was used, much like a biscuit cutter, before the joins were disguised by fine embroidery which also served to refine the details of the design (Wearden, 1991, p.121).
The designs are clearly inspired by Persian medallion carpets. Further Rasht textiles of a medallion design include one housed in the Museum der Kulturen Basel, published in HALI, no.143, 2005, p.114, and one sold at Christie’s, New York, 14-15 December 2015, lot 643'.
The embroidery is in excellent original condition. This textile would make a great wall hanging or could be used as a cover.
Ref: S-05.
Antique Persian Rasht embroidery in silk on red felt.
Circa 1900.
This outstanding example has a fine classical design with a large central star medallion and all over floral design. The embroidery work in silk is very fine and detailed.
Woven in the city of Rasht in Northern Persia on the Black Sea coast, known as Rashti-Duzis they are famed for their intricately embroidered details and borders.
Christies auction house writes as follows: 'From the Safavid period onwards, the city of Rasht in Persia supplied the Safavid courts at Ardebil and Tabriz with highly sophisticated embroideries, known as rasht-duzi textiles. They were executed primarily by professional male embroiderers in well-established workshops, and in the Qajar period served as saddle covers, floor covers and hangings within impressive courtly tents (Wearden, 1991, p.122).
The gul-duzi-i-rasht (stitched inlay) technique was complex and entailed cutting a shape out of the ground fabric and replacing it with a carefully cut fabric of the same shape in a contrasting colour. In order to establish the necessary precision of each piece, Wearden suggests that a sharp instrument was used, much like a biscuit cutter, before the joins were disguised by fine embroidery which also served to refine the details of the design (Wearden, 1991, p.121).
The designs are clearly inspired by Persian medallion carpets. Further Rasht textiles of a medallion design include one housed in the Museum der Kulturen Basel, published in HALI, no.143, 2005, p.114, and one sold at Christie’s, New York, 14-15 December 2015, lot 643'.
The embroidery is in excellent original condition. This textile would make a great wall hanging or could be used as a cover.
Ref: S-05.
£1,950
| $2,622 USD | €2,249 EUR
ANTIQUE PERSIAN RASHT EMBROIDERY WITH SMALL FLORAL ...
Item Ref
S-04
Size: 5ft 0in x 4ft 11in (153 x 149cm).
Antique Persian Rasht embroidery in silk on felt.
Circa 1900.
This outstanding example has a fine classical design with a small central flower medallion and all over floral design. The embroidery work in silk is very fine and detailed. The red felt frames the embroidery and is decorated with floral sprays.
Woven in the city of Rasht in Northern Persia on the Black Sea coast, known as Rashti-Duzis they are famed for their intricately embroidered details and borders.
Christies auction house writes as follows: 'From the Safavid period onwards, the city of Rasht in Persia supplied the Safavid courts at Ardebil and Tabriz with highly sophisticated embroideries, known as rasht-duzi textiles. They were executed primarily by professional male embroiderers in well-established workshops, and in the Qajar period served as saddle covers, floor covers and hangings within impressive courtly tents (Wearden, 1991, p.122).
The gul-duzi-i-rasht (stitched inlay) technique was complex and entailed cutting a shape out of the ground fabric and replacing it with a carefully cut fabric of the same shape in a contrasting colour. In order to establish the necessary precision of each piece, Wearden suggests that a sharp instrument was used, much like a biscuit cutter, before the joins were disguised by fine embroidery which also served to refine the details of the design (Wearden, 1991, p.121).
The designs are clearly inspired by Persian medallion carpets. Further Rasht textiles of a medallion design include one housed in the Museum der Kulturen Basel, published in HALI, no.143, 2005, p.114, and one sold at Christie’s, New York, 14-15 December 2015, lot 643'.
The embroidery is in excellent original condition. This textile would make a great wall hanging or could be used as a cover.
Ref: S-04.
Antique Persian Rasht embroidery in silk on felt.
Circa 1900.
This outstanding example has a fine classical design with a small central flower medallion and all over floral design. The embroidery work in silk is very fine and detailed. The red felt frames the embroidery and is decorated with floral sprays.
Woven in the city of Rasht in Northern Persia on the Black Sea coast, known as Rashti-Duzis they are famed for their intricately embroidered details and borders.
Christies auction house writes as follows: 'From the Safavid period onwards, the city of Rasht in Persia supplied the Safavid courts at Ardebil and Tabriz with highly sophisticated embroideries, known as rasht-duzi textiles. They were executed primarily by professional male embroiderers in well-established workshops, and in the Qajar period served as saddle covers, floor covers and hangings within impressive courtly tents (Wearden, 1991, p.122).
The gul-duzi-i-rasht (stitched inlay) technique was complex and entailed cutting a shape out of the ground fabric and replacing it with a carefully cut fabric of the same shape in a contrasting colour. In order to establish the necessary precision of each piece, Wearden suggests that a sharp instrument was used, much like a biscuit cutter, before the joins were disguised by fine embroidery which also served to refine the details of the design (Wearden, 1991, p.121).
The designs are clearly inspired by Persian medallion carpets. Further Rasht textiles of a medallion design include one housed in the Museum der Kulturen Basel, published in HALI, no.143, 2005, p.114, and one sold at Christie’s, New York, 14-15 December 2015, lot 643'.
The embroidery is in excellent original condition. This textile would make a great wall hanging or could be used as a cover.
Ref: S-04.
£1,950
| $2,622 USD | €2,249 EUR
ANTIQUE PERSIAN YAZD VELVET IKAT TEXTILE, CIRCA ...
Item Ref
S-06
Size: 6ft 1in x 3ft 9in (185 x 115cm).
Antique Persian Yazd velvet ikat.
Circa 1900.
This Yazd velvet is in a traditional design with two Cypress tree with a pair of birds at the top of each tree. There is a panel at the lower end with an inscription and possibly a date.
The condition is fair with some water damage and colour run, mainly at the ends, the original cotton backing is still attached and is also watermarked and stained. The condition is reflected in the price.
Stock Number: S-06.
Antique Persian Yazd velvet ikat.
Circa 1900.
This Yazd velvet is in a traditional design with two Cypress tree with a pair of birds at the top of each tree. There is a panel at the lower end with an inscription and possibly a date.
The condition is fair with some water damage and colour run, mainly at the ends, the original cotton backing is still attached and is also watermarked and stained. The condition is reflected in the price.
Stock Number: S-06.
£500
| $672 USD | €577 EUR
ANTIQUE PERSIAN RASHT EMBROIDERY, SILK & FELT ...
Item Ref
S-07
Size: 6ft 9in x 4ft 10in (206 x 147cm).
Antique Persian Rasht embroidery in silk with felt applique work.
Circa 1900.
This outstanding example has a fine elongated central medallion on green coloured felt, surrounded by multiple borders. The borders are of classical form, with the outer red ground border being an outstanding feature with the large ornate boteh design.
The embroidery is in excellent original condition with a few historic signs of use.
Woven in the city of Rasht in Northern Persia on the Black Sea coast, known as Rashti-Duzis they are famed for their intricately embroidered details and borders.
Christies auction house writes as follows: 'From the Safavid period onwards, the city of Rasht in Persia supplied the Safavid courts at Ardebil and Tabriz with highly sophisticated embroideries, known as rasht-duzi textiles. They were executed primarily by professional male embroiderers in well-established workshops, and in the Qajar period served as saddle covers, floor covers and hangings within impressive courtly tents (Wearden, 1991, p.122).
The gul-duzi-i-rasht (stitched inlay) technique was complex and entailed cutting a shape out of the ground fabric and replacing it with a carefully cut fabric of the same shape in a contrasting colour. In order to establish the necessary precision of each piece, Wearden suggests that a sharp instrument was used, much like a biscuit cutter, before the joins were disguised by fine embroidery which also served to refine the details of the design (Wearden, 1991, p.121).
The designs are clearly inspired by Persian medallion carpets. Further Rasht textiles of a medallion design include one housed in the Museum der Kulturen Basel, published in HALI, no.143, 2005, p.114, and one sold at Christie’s, New York, 14-15 December 2015, lot 643'.
Ref: S-07.
Antique Persian Rasht embroidery in silk with felt applique work.
Circa 1900.
This outstanding example has a fine elongated central medallion on green coloured felt, surrounded by multiple borders. The borders are of classical form, with the outer red ground border being an outstanding feature with the large ornate boteh design.
The embroidery is in excellent original condition with a few historic signs of use.
Woven in the city of Rasht in Northern Persia on the Black Sea coast, known as Rashti-Duzis they are famed for their intricately embroidered details and borders.
Christies auction house writes as follows: 'From the Safavid period onwards, the city of Rasht in Persia supplied the Safavid courts at Ardebil and Tabriz with highly sophisticated embroideries, known as rasht-duzi textiles. They were executed primarily by professional male embroiderers in well-established workshops, and in the Qajar period served as saddle covers, floor covers and hangings within impressive courtly tents (Wearden, 1991, p.122).
The gul-duzi-i-rasht (stitched inlay) technique was complex and entailed cutting a shape out of the ground fabric and replacing it with a carefully cut fabric of the same shape in a contrasting colour. In order to establish the necessary precision of each piece, Wearden suggests that a sharp instrument was used, much like a biscuit cutter, before the joins were disguised by fine embroidery which also served to refine the details of the design (Wearden, 1991, p.121).
The designs are clearly inspired by Persian medallion carpets. Further Rasht textiles of a medallion design include one housed in the Museum der Kulturen Basel, published in HALI, no.143, 2005, p.114, and one sold at Christie’s, New York, 14-15 December 2015, lot 643'.
Ref: S-07.
£2,500
| $3,362 USD | €2,883 EUR
ANTIQUE PERSIAN RASHT EMBROIDERY, SILK ON BLACK ...
Item Ref
S-08
Size: 4ft 1in x 3ft 5in (125 x 105cm).
Antique Persian Rasht embroidery in silk on black felt.
Circa 1900.
This outstanding example has a fine classical floral design in pastel colours and has great detail, a beautiful example of type.
Woven in the city of Rasht in Northern Persia on the Black Sea coast, known as Rashti-Duzis they are famed for their intricately embroidered details and borders.
Christies auction house writes as follows: 'From the Safavid period onwards, the city of Rasht in Persia supplied the Safavid courts at Ardebil and Tabriz with highly sophisticated embroideries, known as rasht-duzi textiles. They were executed primarily by professional male embroiderers in well-established workshops, and in the Qajar period served as saddle covers, floor covers and hangings within impressive courtly tents (Wearden, 1991, p.122).
The gul-duzi-i-rasht (stitched inlay) technique was complex and entailed cutting a shape out of the ground fabric and replacing it with a carefully cut fabric of the same shape in a contrasting colour. In order to establish the necessary precision of each piece, Wearden suggests that a sharp instrument was used, much like a biscuit cutter, before the joins were disguised by fine embroidery which also served to refine the details of the design (Wearden, 1991, p.121).
The designs are clearly inspired by Persian medallion carpets. Further Rasht textiles of a medallion design include one housed in the Museum der Kulturen Basel, published in HALI, no.143, 2005, p.114, and one sold at Christie’s, New York, 14-15 December 2015, lot 643'.
The embroidery is in good original condition with no repairs. The are some historic signs of use and wear, This textile would make a great wall hanging or could be used as a cover.
Ref: S-08.
Antique Persian Rasht embroidery in silk on black felt.
Circa 1900.
This outstanding example has a fine classical floral design in pastel colours and has great detail, a beautiful example of type.
Woven in the city of Rasht in Northern Persia on the Black Sea coast, known as Rashti-Duzis they are famed for their intricately embroidered details and borders.
Christies auction house writes as follows: 'From the Safavid period onwards, the city of Rasht in Persia supplied the Safavid courts at Ardebil and Tabriz with highly sophisticated embroideries, known as rasht-duzi textiles. They were executed primarily by professional male embroiderers in well-established workshops, and in the Qajar period served as saddle covers, floor covers and hangings within impressive courtly tents (Wearden, 1991, p.122).
The gul-duzi-i-rasht (stitched inlay) technique was complex and entailed cutting a shape out of the ground fabric and replacing it with a carefully cut fabric of the same shape in a contrasting colour. In order to establish the necessary precision of each piece, Wearden suggests that a sharp instrument was used, much like a biscuit cutter, before the joins were disguised by fine embroidery which also served to refine the details of the design (Wearden, 1991, p.121).
The designs are clearly inspired by Persian medallion carpets. Further Rasht textiles of a medallion design include one housed in the Museum der Kulturen Basel, published in HALI, no.143, 2005, p.114, and one sold at Christie’s, New York, 14-15 December 2015, lot 643'.
The embroidery is in good original condition with no repairs. The are some historic signs of use and wear, This textile would make a great wall hanging or could be used as a cover.
Ref: S-08.
£1,500
| $2,017 USD | €1,730 EUR
ANTIQUE TURKMEN 'DALI' KILIM, VERY FINE WEAVE, ...
Item Ref
C-38
Size: 8ft 11in x 4ft 6in (272 x 136cm).
Antique Turkmen 'dali' Kilim of very fine weave.
Circa 1900.
This is a good example of a fine Turkmen kilim, known as 'dali', this translates to fabric or cloth. Older examples such as this have very fine weave, are paper thin and have a muted soft colour palette; later examples are of coarser weave with much heavier weight and bright clear colours. Woven on a simple narrow loom, these kilims are usually narrow in width and of long length. These would make a great cover for furniture or a throw to go over a bed.
Excellent condition, very slight wear.
Stock Number: C-38.
Antique Turkmen 'dali' Kilim of very fine weave.
Circa 1900.
This is a good example of a fine Turkmen kilim, known as 'dali', this translates to fabric or cloth. Older examples such as this have very fine weave, are paper thin and have a muted soft colour palette; later examples are of coarser weave with much heavier weight and bright clear colours. Woven on a simple narrow loom, these kilims are usually narrow in width and of long length. These would make a great cover for furniture or a throw to go over a bed.
Excellent condition, very slight wear.
Stock Number: C-38.
£495
| $666 USD | €571 EUR
ANTIQUE AFGHAN KIZIL AYAK MOSQUE PRAYER RUG ...
Item Ref
C-37
Size: 4ft 11in x 2ft 8in (150 x 81cm).
Antique Afghan Kizil Ayak mosque prayer rug of interesting double lantern design.
Circa 1920.
The rug has a clear red field with two lantern hanging under the mihrab, this is most unusual for this type of rug.
The rug is in excellent condition with very slight wear and full pile, note the striped kilim end finishes at both ends.
A very good example of type that would make a great wall hanging.
Stock Number: C-37.
Antique Afghan Kizil Ayak mosque prayer rug of interesting double lantern design.
Circa 1920.
The rug has a clear red field with two lantern hanging under the mihrab, this is most unusual for this type of rug.
The rug is in excellent condition with very slight wear and full pile, note the striped kilim end finishes at both ends.
A very good example of type that would make a great wall hanging.
Stock Number: C-37.
£395
| $531 USD | €456 EUR
OLD YOMUT TURKMEN RUG WITH REPEAT LATTICE ...
Item Ref
C-36
Size: 5ft 1in x 3ft 7in (156 x 109cm).
Old Yomut Turkmen rug of small size and traditional design.
Circa 1930.
The rug has a repeat lattice design that is usually found on soumak palas kilims by the Yomut Turkmen. The rug has a warm colour palette along with tight weave and a firm handle.
The rug is in good condition with even wear and medium / low pile.
The rug is suitable for normal domestic use such as a fireside rug or in an entrance hallway.
Stock Number: C-36.
Old Yomut Turkmen rug of small size and traditional design.
Circa 1930.
The rug has a repeat lattice design that is usually found on soumak palas kilims by the Yomut Turkmen. The rug has a warm colour palette along with tight weave and a firm handle.
The rug is in good condition with even wear and medium / low pile.
The rug is suitable for normal domestic use such as a fireside rug or in an entrance hallway.
Stock Number: C-36.
£395
| $531 USD | €456 EUR
ANTIQUE AFGHAN TAIMANI BALUCH PRAYER RUG WITH ...
Item Ref
C-34
Size: 4ft 5in x 2ft 7in (135 x 78cm).
Antique Afghan Baluch prayer rug by the Taimani nomads of central western Afghanistan.
Circa 1900.
This is a interesting example of a small Taimani prayer rug, the design to the burnt orange field is a repeat vase and flower design similar to that found on some Persian tribal and village rugs. The colour palette is a feature of this rug with the dark border contrasting well with the field.
The rug is in good condition with slight even wear, and good pile.
The rug is suitable for light domestic use and would make a superb wall hanging.
Stock Number: C-34.
Antique Afghan Baluch prayer rug by the Taimani nomads of central western Afghanistan.
Circa 1900.
This is a interesting example of a small Taimani prayer rug, the design to the burnt orange field is a repeat vase and flower design similar to that found on some Persian tribal and village rugs. The colour palette is a feature of this rug with the dark border contrasting well with the field.
The rug is in good condition with slight even wear, and good pile.
The rug is suitable for light domestic use and would make a superb wall hanging.
Stock Number: C-34.
£395
| $531 USD | €456 EUR
ANTIQUE AFGHAN TAIMANI BALUCH 'SEH' MIHRAB PRAYER ...
Item Ref
C-31
Size: 4ft 8in x 2ft 10in (141 x 86cm).
Antique Afghan Taimani Sistan Baluch 'Seh (Three) Mihrab' prayer rug.
Circa 1900.
This is a very good example of a seh-mihrab (three mihrab) prayer rug by the Taimani Baluch, the rug is well drawn and has an excellent natural colour palette. The Taimani Baluch were semi nomadic in the Sistan Provence of Western Afghanistan, this design of prayer rug is unique to them.
The rug is in good condition with even wear, and medium pile.
The rug is suitable for light domestic use.
Stock Number: C-31.
Antique Afghan Taimani Sistan Baluch 'Seh (Three) Mihrab' prayer rug.
Circa 1900.
This is a very good example of a seh-mihrab (three mihrab) prayer rug by the Taimani Baluch, the rug is well drawn and has an excellent natural colour palette. The Taimani Baluch were semi nomadic in the Sistan Provence of Western Afghanistan, this design of prayer rug is unique to them.
The rug is in good condition with even wear, and medium pile.
The rug is suitable for light domestic use.
Stock Number: C-31.
£395
| $531 USD | €456 EUR
ANTIQUE AFGHAN KIZIL AYAK TURKMEN PRAYER RUG ...
Item Ref
C-32
Size: 5ft 3in x 2ft 11in (160 x 89cm).
Antique Afghan Kizil Ayak Turkmen prayer rug of scarce design.
Circa 1900.
A scarce Afghan prayer rug by the Kizil Ayak Turkmen of Northern Afghanistan. The rug has two large star medallions to the field flanked by the Turkmen 'kejebe' design. Note the use of yellow as a highlight colour and also the upper and lower panels at the ends of the rug.
The rug is in fair condition with some wear and medium / low pile.
The rug is suitable for light domestic use or would make a great display item as a wall hanging.
Stock Number: C-32.
Antique Afghan Kizil Ayak Turkmen prayer rug of scarce design.
Circa 1900.
A scarce Afghan prayer rug by the Kizil Ayak Turkmen of Northern Afghanistan. The rug has two large star medallions to the field flanked by the Turkmen 'kejebe' design. Note the use of yellow as a highlight colour and also the upper and lower panels at the ends of the rug.
The rug is in fair condition with some wear and medium / low pile.
The rug is suitable for light domestic use or would make a great display item as a wall hanging.
Stock Number: C-32.
£395
| $531 USD | €456 EUR
ANTIQUE AFGHAN VILLAGE PRAYER RUG WITH INTERESTING ...
Item Ref
C-26
Size: 4ft 11in x 3ft 3in (150 x 100cm).
Antique Afghan prayer rug with an unusual design to the field.
Circa 1920.
A charming small village prayer rug with a scarce design to the field and an unusual shape to the mihrab. The rug has a warm colour palette.
The rug is in good condition with even wear and medium pile, the rug has a soft floppy handle. There is some wear to the side bindings which is reflected in the price.
The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.
Stock Number: C-26.
Antique Afghan prayer rug with an unusual design to the field.
Circa 1920.
A charming small village prayer rug with a scarce design to the field and an unusual shape to the mihrab. The rug has a warm colour palette.
The rug is in good condition with even wear and medium pile, the rug has a soft floppy handle. There is some wear to the side bindings which is reflected in the price.
The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.
Stock Number: C-26.
£295
| $397 USD | €340 EUR
ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN SHIRVAN KILIM OF BANDED DESIGN ...
Item Ref
C-25
Size: 10ft 1in x 5ft 1in (308 x 154cm).
Antique South Caucasian Shirvan kilim of traditional banded design.
Circa 1900.
A good kilim with bans of alternating designs which is typical of Shirvan kilims, the colour palette throughout is warm and soft giving the kilim a light feel.
The kilim is very well drawn with very fine detail. The weave is fine and tight.
The kilim is in excellent condition with very slight wear.
The kilim is suitable for normal domestic use.
Stock Number: C-25.
Antique South Caucasian Shirvan kilim of traditional banded design.
Circa 1900.
A good kilim with bans of alternating designs which is typical of Shirvan kilims, the colour palette throughout is warm and soft giving the kilim a light feel.
The kilim is very well drawn with very fine detail. The weave is fine and tight.
The kilim is in excellent condition with very slight wear.
The kilim is suitable for normal domestic use.
Stock Number: C-25.
£495
| $666 USD | €571 EUR
ANTIQUE AFGHAN VILLAGE RUG OF TRADITIONAL DESIGN, ...
Item Ref
C-24
Size: 4ft 4in x 3ft 1in (131 x 95cm).
Antique Afghan village rug of traditional Turkmen inspired design.
Circa 1920.
The rug has a warm madder red field decorated with two rows of five large Turkmen guls, the border is of the Turkmen 'sunburst' design. A very sweet small rug ideal for use in front of a fire or in a hallway.
The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile.
The rug is suitable for normal domestic use such as a entrance hall or living room.
Stock Number: C-24.
Antique Afghan village rug of traditional Turkmen inspired design.
Circa 1920.
The rug has a warm madder red field decorated with two rows of five large Turkmen guls, the border is of the Turkmen 'sunburst' design. A very sweet small rug ideal for use in front of a fire or in a hallway.
The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile.
The rug is suitable for normal domestic use such as a entrance hall or living room.
Stock Number: C-24.
£395
| $531 USD | €456 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK GAJERI KILIM WITH FINE BANDED ...
Item Ref
C-23
Size: 6ft 7in x 6ft 5in (200 x 195cm).
Antique Uzbek Gajeri / Ghudjeri kilim with traditional banded design.
Circa 1900/20.
This is a traditional manner of weaving among the Uzbeks of Central Asia. The designs are "typical" of this type, often referred to as "Gajeri", which refers to the technique of weaving, a brocade type weave with the dyed warps hanging loose on the back and brought to the front when necessary to make the design. This example has a repeat fine banded design and wonderful natural dye colours throughout.
Excellent condition, very slight wear.
Stock Number: C-23.
Antique Uzbek Gajeri / Ghudjeri kilim with traditional banded design.
Circa 1900/20.
This is a traditional manner of weaving among the Uzbeks of Central Asia. The designs are "typical" of this type, often referred to as "Gajeri", which refers to the technique of weaving, a brocade type weave with the dyed warps hanging loose on the back and brought to the front when necessary to make the design. This example has a repeat fine banded design and wonderful natural dye colours throughout.
Excellent condition, very slight wear.
Stock Number: C-23.
£395
| $531 USD | €456 EUR
ANTIQUE BALUCH PRAYER RUG, YAQOUB KHANI SUB ...
Item Ref
C-22
Size: 5ft 4in x 3ft 3in (163 x 98cm).
Antique Baluch prayer rug by the Yaqoub Khani sub tribe of the Timuri, with box design on a camel wool ground.
Circa 1900.
Timuri / Baluch prayer rug with the well known box design on a camel ground.
The rug is in good condition with even wear and medium pile, the ends are a little ragged and this is reflected in the price.
The rug is suitable for light domestic use.
Stock number: C-22
Antique Baluch prayer rug by the Yaqoub Khani sub tribe of the Timuri, with box design on a camel wool ground.
Circa 1900.
Timuri / Baluch prayer rug with the well known box design on a camel ground.
The rug is in good condition with even wear and medium pile, the ends are a little ragged and this is reflected in the price.
The rug is suitable for light domestic use.
Stock number: C-22
£295
| $397 USD | €340 EUR
ANTIQUE AFGHAN KIZIL AYAK TURKMEN PRAYER RUG ...
Item Ref
C-20
Size: 4ft 1in x 2ft 8in (124 x 82cm).
Antique Afghan Kizil Ayak Turkmen prayer rug with rams horn design to the Mihrab.
Circa 1920.
A very good small prayer rug, the rams horn design in this format is associated with the Turkmen tribes; especially the Ersari / Kizil Ayak, who settled in Northern Afghanistan. The field design is small diamonds arranged to form chevrons. Note the panels at both ends of the rug.
The rug is in excellent condition with slight wear and good pile. Both ends retain the original kilim which is showing some wear.
The rug is suitable for light domestic use or would make a great display item.
Stock Number: C-20.
Antique Afghan Kizil Ayak Turkmen prayer rug with rams horn design to the Mihrab.
Circa 1920.
A very good small prayer rug, the rams horn design in this format is associated with the Turkmen tribes; especially the Ersari / Kizil Ayak, who settled in Northern Afghanistan. The field design is small diamonds arranged to form chevrons. Note the panels at both ends of the rug.
The rug is in excellent condition with slight wear and good pile. Both ends retain the original kilim which is showing some wear.
The rug is suitable for light domestic use or would make a great display item.
Stock Number: C-20.
£295
| $397 USD | €340 EUR
ANTIQUE CENTRAL ASIAN TURKMEN RUG, POSSIBLY KARAKALPAK, ...
Item Ref
C-14
Size: 8ft 6in x 4ft 9in (258 x 146cm).
Antique Central Asian Turkmen rug, possibly by the Karakalpak of Uzbekistan.
Circa 1890.
This interesting rug has an all over diamond lattice design which is flanked by very narrow borders containing Turkmen design elements. Note the rams horn design in the panel at the lower end and the amulet design in the centre of some of the diamonds.
The Karakalpak are a small group of Turkic speaking tribes found in the region of western Uzbekistan.
The rug is in good condition with even wear with medium pile. There are a number of old repairs to the field.
The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.
Stock Number: C-14.
Antique Central Asian Turkmen rug, possibly by the Karakalpak of Uzbekistan.
Circa 1890.
This interesting rug has an all over diamond lattice design which is flanked by very narrow borders containing Turkmen design elements. Note the rams horn design in the panel at the lower end and the amulet design in the centre of some of the diamonds.
The Karakalpak are a small group of Turkic speaking tribes found in the region of western Uzbekistan.
The rug is in good condition with even wear with medium pile. There are a number of old repairs to the field.
The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.
Stock Number: C-14.
£795
| $1,069 USD | €917 EUR
ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN 9 GUL CHUVAL COMPLETE ...
Item Ref
C-13
Size: 5ft 5in x 2ft 8in (164 x 81cm).
Antique Tekke Turkmen chuval with nine 'Salor' turreted guls.
Circa 1900.
Chuval are storage bags used by the Turkmen nomads for the storage of personal items inside the yurt and also for the transport of goods on the backs of camels or horses. They were often woven in pairs.
The chuval face is well drawn and has good clear colours, note the decorative elem panel at the lower end.
Good condition with even wear, there are a few spots of slightly heavier wear that can be seen in the images, this is reflected in the price. The plain weave back is still attached.
Stock Number: C-13.
Antique Tekke Turkmen chuval with nine 'Salor' turreted guls.
Circa 1900.
Chuval are storage bags used by the Turkmen nomads for the storage of personal items inside the yurt and also for the transport of goods on the backs of camels or horses. They were often woven in pairs.
The chuval face is well drawn and has good clear colours, note the decorative elem panel at the lower end.
Good condition with even wear, there are a few spots of slightly heavier wear that can be seen in the images, this is reflected in the price. The plain weave back is still attached.
Stock Number: C-13.
£325
| $437 USD | €375 EUR
ANTIQUE KURDISH KORDI RUG WITH MEMLINC TYPE ...
Item Ref
C-12
Size: 6ft 8in x 4ft 3in (203 x 129cm).
Antique Kurdish Kordi rug, with 'Memlinc' guls.
Circa 1920.
A good small rug with three rows of seven 'Memlinc' type guls in octagons. The rug has a warm colour palette and good weight.
Excellent condition with very slight even wear, good pile. The rug retains the original kilims at both ends, these are showing a few signs of wear.
A good furnishing rug that will stand up to heavy wear.
Stock Number: C-12.
Antique Kurdish Kordi rug, with 'Memlinc' guls.
Circa 1920.
A good small rug with three rows of seven 'Memlinc' type guls in octagons. The rug has a warm colour palette and good weight.
Excellent condition with very slight even wear, good pile. The rug retains the original kilims at both ends, these are showing a few signs of wear.
A good furnishing rug that will stand up to heavy wear.
Stock Number: C-12.
£395
| $531 USD | €456 EUR
ANTIQUE AFGHAN SISTAN BALUCH 'SEH' MIHRAB PRAYER ...
Item Ref
C-10
Size: 4ft 6in x 2ft 10in (138 x 87cm).
Antique Afghan Taimani Sistan Baluch 'Seh (Three) Mihrab' prayer rug.
Circa 1900.
This is a pleasing example of a seh-mihrab (three mihrab) prayer rug by the Taimani Baluch, the rug is well drawn and has an 'earthy' colour palette. The Taimani Baluch were semi nomadic in the Sistan Provence of Western Afghanistan, this design of prayer rug is unique to them.
The rug is in good condition with even wear, and medium pile.
The rug is suitable for light domestic use.
Stock Number: C-10.
Antique Afghan Taimani Sistan Baluch 'Seh (Three) Mihrab' prayer rug.
Circa 1900.
This is a pleasing example of a seh-mihrab (three mihrab) prayer rug by the Taimani Baluch, the rug is well drawn and has an 'earthy' colour palette. The Taimani Baluch were semi nomadic in the Sistan Provence of Western Afghanistan, this design of prayer rug is unique to them.
The rug is in good condition with even wear, and medium pile.
The rug is suitable for light domestic use.
Stock Number: C-10.
£295
| $397 USD | €340 EUR
ANTIQUE AFGHAN KIZIL AYAK TURKMEN MOSQUE PRAYER ...
Item Ref
C-11
Size: 6ft 3in x 3ft 10in (190 x 117cm).
Antique Afghan prayer rug of traditional village mosque design by the Kizil Ayak Turkmen.
Circa 1910.
The rug is of typical mosque design showing a mosque at the top and the field depicting the inside of a mosque. This group of prayer rugs depict a mosque with 13 minarets, 11 at the top and one at each side of the lower end.
The rug is in excellent condition, with very slight even wear and good pile. The rug retains the original kilim at both ends.
The rug is suitable for light domestic use and is suitable for wall hanging.
Stock Number: C-11.
Antique Afghan prayer rug of traditional village mosque design by the Kizil Ayak Turkmen.
Circa 1910.
The rug is of typical mosque design showing a mosque at the top and the field depicting the inside of a mosque. This group of prayer rugs depict a mosque with 13 minarets, 11 at the top and one at each side of the lower end.
The rug is in excellent condition, with very slight even wear and good pile. The rug retains the original kilim at both ends.
The rug is suitable for light domestic use and is suitable for wall hanging.
Stock Number: C-11.
£495
| $666 USD | €571 EUR
ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN CHUVAL FACE WITH 9 ...
Item Ref
C-09
Size: 5ft 3in x 3ft 1in (160 x 94cm).
Antique Tekke Turkmen chuval with nine 'Salor' turreted guls.
Circa 1900.
Chuval are storage bags used by the Turkmen nomads for the storage of personal items inside the yurt and also for the transport of goods on the backs of camels or horses. They were often woven in pairs.
The chuval face is well drawn and has good clear colours, note the decorative elem panel at the lower end.
Good condition with even wear, there are a few spots of slightly heavier wear that can be seen in the images, this is reflected in the price. The plain weave back has been removed at some time in the chuvals history.
Stock Number: C-09.
Antique Tekke Turkmen chuval with nine 'Salor' turreted guls.
Circa 1900.
Chuval are storage bags used by the Turkmen nomads for the storage of personal items inside the yurt and also for the transport of goods on the backs of camels or horses. They were often woven in pairs.
The chuval face is well drawn and has good clear colours, note the decorative elem panel at the lower end.
Good condition with even wear, there are a few spots of slightly heavier wear that can be seen in the images, this is reflected in the price. The plain weave back has been removed at some time in the chuvals history.
Stock Number: C-09.
£295
| $397 USD | €340 EUR
ANTIQUE AFGHAN PASHTUN VILLAGE PRAYER RUG, LONG ...
Item Ref
C-08
Size: 3ft 8in x 2ft 8in (112 x 81cm).
Antique Afghan prayer rug with a traditional design to the field.
Circa 1920.
A charming small village prayer rug was woven in north west Afghanistan but Pashtun weavers, the rug has complete kilims at both ends which are decorated in bands of weft work.
The rug is in excellent condition with very slight wear and full pile of excellent soft wool.
The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.
Stock Number: C-08.
Antique Afghan prayer rug with a traditional design to the field.
Circa 1920.
A charming small village prayer rug was woven in north west Afghanistan but Pashtun weavers, the rug has complete kilims at both ends which are decorated in bands of weft work.
The rug is in excellent condition with very slight wear and full pile of excellent soft wool.
The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.
Stock Number: C-08.
£295
| $397 USD | €340 EUR
ANTIQUE RUG IN THE STYLE OF A ...
Item Ref
R-2793
Size: 8ft 1in x 4ft 8in (247 x 141cm).
Antique Turkish or Eastern European reproduction of an 18th century Caucasian 'blossom' rug.
Circa 1920.
This rug is an outstanding reproduction of the well-known 18th century Caucasian Karabagh region 'blossom' rug. It is thought that this reproduction was woven in Turkey or possibly Eastern Europe during the early part of the 20th century, it has been suggested that it could be from the workshop of the master weaver Teodor Tuduc, who had workshops in Brasov, Romania; and produced copies of some of the greatest 16th - 18th century rugs.
The rug is of fine with with very soft wool, the foundation has hand spun ivory coloured wool warps, giving a very floppy handle.
The rug has some even wear and medium pile, it has been hand washed and is ready for use or display. The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.
Stock Number: R-2793.
Antique Turkish or Eastern European reproduction of an 18th century Caucasian 'blossom' rug.
Circa 1920.
This rug is an outstanding reproduction of the well-known 18th century Caucasian Karabagh region 'blossom' rug. It is thought that this reproduction was woven in Turkey or possibly Eastern Europe during the early part of the 20th century, it has been suggested that it could be from the workshop of the master weaver Teodor Tuduc, who had workshops in Brasov, Romania; and produced copies of some of the greatest 16th - 18th century rugs.
The rug is of fine with with very soft wool, the foundation has hand spun ivory coloured wool warps, giving a very floppy handle.
The rug has some even wear and medium pile, it has been hand washed and is ready for use or display. The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.
Stock Number: R-2793.
£4,950
| $6,657 USD | €5,708 EUR
VINTAGE PERSIAN BIJAR RUG WITH PALMETTE DESIGN, ...
Item Ref
R-2905
Size: 4ft 10in x 3ft 1in (148 x 93cm).
A vintage Bijar rug of traditional palmette design.
About 40 years old.
Hand knotted using excellent wool dyed with excellent colours, this fine rug is woven in the same manner as a traditional antique Bijar. The traditional palmette design is on a warm rich red ground, the border is of a meandering vine design on a dark indigo ground.
The design is very classical and similar to 19th century Bijar rugs.
The rug is in excellent condition with no wear and full pile. The weave is very dense and firm.
The rug has been hand washed and ready for use or display.
The rug is suitable for heavy domestic floor use.
Stock Number: R-2905.
A vintage Bijar rug of traditional palmette design.
About 40 years old.
Hand knotted using excellent wool dyed with excellent colours, this fine rug is woven in the same manner as a traditional antique Bijar. The traditional palmette design is on a warm rich red ground, the border is of a meandering vine design on a dark indigo ground.
The design is very classical and similar to 19th century Bijar rugs.
The rug is in excellent condition with no wear and full pile. The weave is very dense and firm.
The rug has been hand washed and ready for use or display.
The rug is suitable for heavy domestic floor use.
Stock Number: R-2905.
£1,250
| $1,681 USD | €1,442 EUR
ANTIQUE PERSIAN RASHT EMBROIDERY OF FINE CLASSIC ...
Item Ref
S-01
Size: 4ft 11in x 4ft 3in (150 x 130cm).
Antique Persian Rasht embroidery in silk with felt applique work.
Circa 1880.
This outstanding example has a fine classical design and great detail, a beautiful example of type.
Woven in the city of Rasht in Northern Persia on the Black Sea coast, known as Rashti-Duzis they are famed for their intricately embroidered details and borders.
Christies auction house writes as follows: 'From the Safavid period onwards, the city of Rasht in Persia supplied the Safavid courts at Ardebil and Tabriz with highly sophisticated embroideries, known as rasht-duzi textiles. They were executed primarily by professional male embroiderers in well-established workshops, and in the Qajar period served as saddle covers, floor covers and hangings within impressive courtly tents (Wearden, 1991, p.122).
The gul-duzi-i-rasht (stitched inlay) technique was complex and entailed cutting a shape out of the ground fabric and replacing it with a carefully cut fabric of the same shape in a contrasting colour. In order to establish the necessary precision of each piece, Wearden suggests that a sharp instrument was used, much like a biscuit cutter, before the joins were disguised by fine embroidery which also served to refine the details of the design (Wearden, 1991, p.121).
The designs are clearly inspired by Persian medallion carpets. Further Rasht textiles of a medallion design include one housed in the Museum der Kulturen Basel, published in HALI, no.143, 2005, p.114, and one sold at Christie’s, New York, 14-15 December 2015, lot 643'.
The embroidery is in good original condition with no repairs. The are some historic signs of use and wear, the textile has a very old feel and is delicate. This textile would make a great wall hanging or could be used as a cover.
Ref: S-01.
Antique Persian Rasht embroidery in silk with felt applique work.
Circa 1880.
This outstanding example has a fine classical design and great detail, a beautiful example of type.
Woven in the city of Rasht in Northern Persia on the Black Sea coast, known as Rashti-Duzis they are famed for their intricately embroidered details and borders.
Christies auction house writes as follows: 'From the Safavid period onwards, the city of Rasht in Persia supplied the Safavid courts at Ardebil and Tabriz with highly sophisticated embroideries, known as rasht-duzi textiles. They were executed primarily by professional male embroiderers in well-established workshops, and in the Qajar period served as saddle covers, floor covers and hangings within impressive courtly tents (Wearden, 1991, p.122).
The gul-duzi-i-rasht (stitched inlay) technique was complex and entailed cutting a shape out of the ground fabric and replacing it with a carefully cut fabric of the same shape in a contrasting colour. In order to establish the necessary precision of each piece, Wearden suggests that a sharp instrument was used, much like a biscuit cutter, before the joins were disguised by fine embroidery which also served to refine the details of the design (Wearden, 1991, p.121).
The designs are clearly inspired by Persian medallion carpets. Further Rasht textiles of a medallion design include one housed in the Museum der Kulturen Basel, published in HALI, no.143, 2005, p.114, and one sold at Christie’s, New York, 14-15 December 2015, lot 643'.
The embroidery is in good original condition with no repairs. The are some historic signs of use and wear, the textile has a very old feel and is delicate. This textile would make a great wall hanging or could be used as a cover.
Ref: S-01.
£1,950
| $2,622 USD | €2,249 EUR
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