ANTIQUE AFGHAN FIROZKOHI CHAR AIMAQ KILIM, WOVEN ...
Item Ref
DS-1416
Size: 10ft 6in x 6ft 4in (320 x 192cm).
Antique Afghan Firozkohi kilim woven in two strips.
Circa 1920.
This kilim is typical of those produced by the Firozkohi (mountain of Turquoise) nomads of north-western Afghanistan. The kilim is woven in 2 parts on narrow looms, and then stitched together; these kilims were used as floor coverings inside the tribal Yurt. The traditional design of a diamond lattice is embroidered onto a plain weave ground, the colour palette is very natural with earth tones.
Excellent condition, very slight wear. (it should be noted that the kilim is uneven, with one side longer than the other, and it does not lie flat on the floor, this will be corrected prior to delivery, included in the cost).
Stock Number: DS-1416.
Antique Afghan Firozkohi kilim woven in two strips.
Circa 1920.
This kilim is typical of those produced by the Firozkohi (mountain of Turquoise) nomads of north-western Afghanistan. The kilim is woven in 2 parts on narrow looms, and then stitched together; these kilims were used as floor coverings inside the tribal Yurt. The traditional design of a diamond lattice is embroidered onto a plain weave ground, the colour palette is very natural with earth tones.
Excellent condition, very slight wear. (it should be noted that the kilim is uneven, with one side longer than the other, and it does not lie flat on the floor, this will be corrected prior to delivery, included in the cost).
Stock Number: DS-1416.
£1,750
| $2,203 USD | €2,105 EUR
ANTIQUE AFGHAN MAKUR / MOGHARI KILIM, OUTSTANDING ...
Item Ref
DS-1068
Size: 10ft 10in x 4ft 2in (331 x 126cm).
Antique Makur / Moghari kilim from western Afghanistan.
Circa 1920.
This excellent kilim belongs to a small group found in Western Afghanistan, the bold geometric design is woven on a narrow loom using a limited colour palette of earthy natural colours with highlights in yellow and ivory. The kilim retains its original long decorated end finishes with multi coloured tassels.
The kilim is in excellent condition with very slight wear, the kilim is suitable for normal domestic use.
Stock Number: DS-1068.
Antique Makur / Moghari kilim from western Afghanistan.
Circa 1920.
This excellent kilim belongs to a small group found in Western Afghanistan, the bold geometric design is woven on a narrow loom using a limited colour palette of earthy natural colours with highlights in yellow and ivory. The kilim retains its original long decorated end finishes with multi coloured tassels.
The kilim is in excellent condition with very slight wear, the kilim is suitable for normal domestic use.
Stock Number: DS-1068.
£1,000
| $1,259 USD | €1,203 EUR
ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN 'AK' CHUVAL FACE, CIRCA ...
Item Ref
D-1374
Size: 3ft 10in x 2ft 5in (117 x 73cm).
Antique Tekke Turkmen 'ak' chuval face with a banded design in mixed techniques.
Circa 1870.
Chuval are storage bags used by the Turkmen nomads for the storage of personal items inside the yurt and also for the transport of goods on the backs of camels or horses. They were usually woven in pairs. 'Ak' translates to white; these chuval are associated with weddings and formed part of the brides dowry, they were prized possessions and passed down through the
family.
This example is of classic design with white decorated bands in pile and flatweave on a madder red ground, the large white elem panel at the base is decorated with the traditional Turkmen trees.
The chuval face is in good condition with some wear and a few spots of historic damage / repair. The chuval would once of had a plain weave back, this has been removed.
Stock Number: D-1374.
Antique Tekke Turkmen 'ak' chuval face with a banded design in mixed techniques.
Circa 1870.
Chuval are storage bags used by the Turkmen nomads for the storage of personal items inside the yurt and also for the transport of goods on the backs of camels or horses. They were usually woven in pairs. 'Ak' translates to white; these chuval are associated with weddings and formed part of the brides dowry, they were prized possessions and passed down through the
family.
This example is of classic design with white decorated bands in pile and flatweave on a madder red ground, the large white elem panel at the base is decorated with the traditional Turkmen trees.
The chuval face is in good condition with some wear and a few spots of historic damage / repair. The chuval would once of had a plain weave back, this has been removed.
Stock Number: D-1374.
£900
| $1,133 USD | €1,082 EUR
ANTIQUE ERSARI TURKMEN MAIN CARPET OF CLASSIC ...
Item Ref
DS-0827
Size: 10ft 11in x 7ft 9in (332 x 237cm).
Antique Ersari Turkmen main carpet from Southern Turkmenistan or Northern Afghanistan.
Circa 1890.
This is a good example of an Ersari Turkmen main carpet, the three rows of six large Ersari guls are separated by well drawn minor guls. The border is of a traditional Ersari design. The carpet has a warm colour palette with reds and burnt orange along with indigo blues.
The carpet is in good condition with even wear and medium / low pile.
The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use such as a dining room or a living room.
Stock Number: DS-0827.
Antique Ersari Turkmen main carpet from Southern Turkmenistan or Northern Afghanistan.
Circa 1890.
This is a good example of an Ersari Turkmen main carpet, the three rows of six large Ersari guls are separated by well drawn minor guls. The border is of a traditional Ersari design. The carpet has a warm colour palette with reds and burnt orange along with indigo blues.
The carpet is in good condition with even wear and medium / low pile.
The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use such as a dining room or a living room.
Stock Number: DS-0827.
£2,500
| $3,148 USD | €3,007 EUR
ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN 'KIZIL' CHUVAL FACE, VERY ...
Item Ref
D-0996
Size: 4ft 3in x 2ft 8in (130 x 81cm).
Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Kizil' chuval with a traditional banded design in mixed techniques.
Circa 1880.
Chuval are storage bags used by the Turkmen nomads for the storage of personal items inside the yurt and also for the transport of goods on the backs of camels or horses. They were usually woven in pairs. 'kizil' translates to red; these chuval are associated with weddings and formed part of the brides dowry, they were prized possessions and passed down through the
family.
This example is of classic design with very fine decorated bands in pile and flatweave on a madder red ground. These are considered to be the finest knotting of all Tekke weavings. At some time in it's history the back has been removed.
The chuval face is in fair condition with light even wear, there are some small historic areas of staining from tribal use.
Stock Number: D-0996.
Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Kizil' chuval with a traditional banded design in mixed techniques.
Circa 1880.
Chuval are storage bags used by the Turkmen nomads for the storage of personal items inside the yurt and also for the transport of goods on the backs of camels or horses. They were usually woven in pairs. 'kizil' translates to red; these chuval are associated with weddings and formed part of the brides dowry, they were prized possessions and passed down through the
family.
This example is of classic design with very fine decorated bands in pile and flatweave on a madder red ground. These are considered to be the finest knotting of all Tekke weavings. At some time in it's history the back has been removed.
The chuval face is in fair condition with light even wear, there are some small historic areas of staining from tribal use.
Stock Number: D-0996.
£750
| $944 USD | €902 EUR
ANTIQUE CHUVAL FACE BY THE TEKKE TURKMEN, ...
Item Ref
D-1449
Size: 4ft 8in x 2ft 6in (142 x 77cm).
Antique Tekke Turkmen chuval face with six large '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 usually woven in pairs.
A good chuval face that is very well drawn with six large 'Salor' guls and Tekke chuval guls as secondary guls. The extensive use of cochineal dye gives the superb ground colour. The elem is of the small flowering shrub design. At some time in its history the plain weave back has been removed, making this very suitable for use as a small rug.
Excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile.
Stock Number: D-1449.
Antique Tekke Turkmen chuval face with six large '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 usually woven in pairs.
A good chuval face that is very well drawn with six large 'Salor' guls and Tekke chuval guls as secondary guls. The extensive use of cochineal dye gives the superb ground colour. The elem is of the small flowering shrub design. At some time in its history the plain weave back has been removed, making this very suitable for use as a small rug.
Excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile.
Stock Number: D-1449.
£750
| $944 USD | €902 EUR
RARE ANTIQUE TURKISH OTTOMAN 6 COLUMN PRAYER ...
Item Ref
H-445
Size: 6ft 3in x 4ft 2in (190 x 126cm).
Antique Turkish Ottoman prayer rug of classic six column design inscribed with two panels of Ottoman script.
Circa 1800.
The rug is beautifully drawn with a green ground with two dark green panels containing Ottoman script in ivory outlined in red. The drawing in the panel above the three arches is very detailed. The wide main border is filled with a leaf design.
The rug is in average condition with wear, heavy in places. The pile is generally low with a few areas of foundation showing. The ends and sides are both complete and original, both ends retain some of the original kilim.
The rug has been hand washed and is ready for display. The rug would make a superb wall hanging.
Stock Number: H-445.
Antique Turkish Ottoman prayer rug of classic six column design inscribed with two panels of Ottoman script.
Circa 1800.
The rug is beautifully drawn with a green ground with two dark green panels containing Ottoman script in ivory outlined in red. The drawing in the panel above the three arches is very detailed. The wide main border is filled with a leaf design.
The rug is in average condition with wear, heavy in places. The pile is generally low with a few areas of foundation showing. The ends and sides are both complete and original, both ends retain some of the original kilim.
The rug has been hand washed and is ready for display. The rug would make a superb wall hanging.
Stock Number: H-445.
£3,500
| $4,407 USD | €4,209 EUR
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