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.
£1,750
| $2,245 USD | €2,104 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.
£1,000
| $1,283 USD | €1,202 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.
£900
| $1,155 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.
£2,500
| $3,207 USD | €3,006 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.
£750
| $962 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.
£750
| $962 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.
£3,500
| $4,490 USD | €4,208 EUR

ANTIQUE ERSARI KIZIL AYAK TURKMEN MAIN CARPET, ...

Item Ref
DS-0724

Size: 10ft 8in x 7ft 4in (325 x 224cm).

Antique Kizyl Ayak Ersari Turkmen main carpet with the tradition Kizil Ayak gul design; there are two rows of seven large guls.

Circa 1920.

The carpet has a warm red ground colour with some indigo blues, ivory and burnt orange. The border is of a classic Kizil Ayak meandering vine design.

The carpet is in excellent condition with even wear with medium pile, there is an old faded repair in the top left hand corner.

The carpet is suitable for heavy domestic use.

Stock Number: DS-0724.
£2,500
| $3,207 USD | €3,006 EUR

ANTIQUE ERSARI TURKMEN TORBA, 'STAR IN OCTAGON' ...

Item Ref
D-5013

Size: 4ft 8in x 1ft 9in (141 x 53cm) excluding tassels.

Antique Ersari Turkmen torba with star in octagon design.

Circa 1880.

A very good torba with a well drawn example of this classic Ersari design. The colour is a soft orange / terracotta red, dark and light indigo blues and ivory highlights. There are the remnants of the original tassels.

The torba is in good condition with slight wear and good pile, it has a very soft floppy handle.

Stock Number: D-5013.
£1,200
| $1,540 USD | €1,443 EUR

ANTIQUE TEKKE (SARYK) TURKMEN 16 GUL CHUVAL ...

Item Ref
D-1361

Size: 3ft 8in x 2ft 2in (112 x 67cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen chuval face with 16 chuval guls on a cochineal coloured ground.

Circa 1880.

An interesting chuval face with four rows of four chuval guls on a cochineal red ground. The chuval face is of very fine weave with a feeling of good age. The main border is a classic Turkmen box design. The elem is of the classic Tekke tree design. The chuval face is probably Tekke although it has been suggested to me that it is Saryk.

Fair condition with even wear and medium pile, there are a few small old spots of damage, the sides have been reduced and new selvedge's added; this is reflected in the price.

Stock Number: D-1361.
£495
| $635 USD | €595 EUR

ANTIQUE TIMURI / BALUCH MAIN CARPET, CLASSIC ...

Item Ref
DS-0717

Size: 11ft 6in x 6ft 4in (350 x 193cm).

Antique Timuri or Baluch main carpet, with soft muted colours and long striped kilim ends.

Circa 1880.

A good main carpet with classic repeat 'tree of life' design, this is known as 'kalam donneh' or 'pencil box' design in Afghanistan. The border is of a repeat box design. The rug has excellent colour with earthy reds and browns red along with indigo blue and aubergine. Good complete long kilim ends with striped design decorated with a band of weft work.

The rug is in good condition with even wear and medium pile, there is corrosion to the browns as one would expect.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use. A Timuri / Baluch main carpet of good age with soft colour.

Stock Number: DS-0717.
£3,000
| $3,849 USD | €3,607 EUR

ANTIQUE TIMURI OR BALUCH SMALL MAIN CARPET, ...

Item Ref
DS-0556

Size: 7ft 7in x 5ft 16in (230 x 155cm).

Antique Timuri or Baluch main carpet of classic hooked medallion design.

Circa 1870.

A good example of a Timuri main carpet with the traditional Timuri hooked medallion design. The carpet probably originates from the area around Farah or Chakhansur, in Western Afghanistan near the borders with eastern Persia. The carpet is woven in shades of madder red, light and dark indigo blue, olive brown and ivory; the overall colour palette is warm, earthy and soft. The main border is of a classic Timuri design. This is an excellent example of type.

The carpet is in excellent condition with even wear and medium pile, there is some corrosion to the browns as is to be expected.

Stock Number: DS-0556.
£3,950
| $5,068 USD | €4,749 EUR

ANTIQUE SALT BAG BY THE TIMURI / ...

Item Ref
D-0931

Size: 1ft 8in x 1ft 5in (52 x 42cm).

Antique salt bag by the Timuri / Baluch nomads of western Afghanistan.

Circa 1900.

This salt bag is tightly woven using weft float brocade technique, the design to the front is fine bands of intricate design and reverse has a banded design. The salt bag uses a very limited but subtle colour palette, typical of the Timuri. These bags were used by the nomads to carry rock salt, both for personal use and for their animals; a very precious commodity.

The salt bag is in excellent original condition and shows some signs of tribal use, it would make a wonderful wall hanging.

Stock Number: D-0931.
£695
| $892 USD | €836 EUR

ANTIQUE SALT BAG (NAMAKDAN) BY THE ZAGGAR ...

Item Ref
D-5016

Size: 1ft 6in x 1ft 2in (45 x 35cm) excluding tassels.

Antique salt bag by the Zaggar Mengal nomads of South West Afghanistan.

Circa 1900.

This excellent salt bag is tightly woven with a fine design identical on both sides, the bag is decorated with long tassels and cowrie shells. Salt bags like this were used to carry rock salt which was a very precious commodity to the nomads.

The salt bag is in excellent original condition and would make a wonderful wall hanging. This is a very good example of type.

Stock Number: D-5016.
£795
| $1,020 USD | €956 EUR

ANTIQUE SALT BAG (NAMAKDAN) BY THE ZAGGAR ...

Item Ref
MS13-38

Size: 1ft 7in x 11in (48 x 28cm) excluding tassels.

Antique salt bag by the Zaggar Mengal nomads of South West Afghanistan.

Circa 1900.

This excellent salt bag is tightly woven with a fine design identical on both sides, the bag is decorated with long tassels and small cowrie shells. Salt bags like this were used to carry rock salt which was a very precious commodity to the nomads.

The salt bag is in excellent original condition and would make a wonderful wall hanging. This is an outstanding example of type.

Stock Number: MS13-38.
£795
| $1,020 USD | €956 EUR

ANTIQUE SALT BAG (NAMAKDAN) BY THE ZAGGAR ...

Item Ref
MS13-39

Size: 1ft 4in x 10in (41 x 26cm) excluding tassels.

Antique salt bag by the Zaggar Mengal nomads of South West Afghanistan.

Circa 1900.

This excellent salt bag is tightly woven with a fine design identical on both sides, the bag is decorated with long tassels. Salt bags like this were used to carry rock salt which was a very precious commodity to the nomads.

The salt bag is in excellent original condition and would make a wonderful wall hanging. This is a good example of type.

Stock Number: MS13-39.
£695
| $892 USD | €836 EUR

ANTIQUE SALT BAG (NAMAKDAN) BY THE ZAGGAR ...

Item Ref
MS13-20

Size: 1ft 7in x 10in (48 x 26cm) excluding tassels.

Antique salt bag by the Zaggar Mengal nomads of South West Afghanistan.

Circa 1900.

This excellent salt bag is tightly woven with a fine design identical on both sides, the bag is decorated with long tassels and small cowrie shells. Note the decorative light blue band across the shoulder of the bag, this is an attractive and unusual feature. Salt bags like this were used to carry rock salt which was a very precious commodity to the nomads.

The salt bag is in excellent original condition and would make a wonderful wall hanging. This is an outstanding example of type.

Stock Number: MS13-20.
£795
| $1,020 USD | €956 EUR

ANTIQUE SALT BAG (NAMAKDAN) BY THE ZAGGAR ...

Item Ref
MS13-17

Size: 1ft 4in x 10in (40 x 25cm) excluding tassels.

Antique salt bag by the Zaggar Mengal nomads of South West Afghanistan.

Circa 1900.

This excellent salt bag is tightly woven with a fine design identical on both sides, the bag is decorated with long tassels and small cowrie shells. Salt bags like this were used to carry rock salt which was a very precious commodity to the nomads.

The salt bag is in excellent original condition and would make a wonderful wall hanging.

Stock Number: MS13-17.
£495
| $635 USD | €595 EUR

ANTIQUE SALT BAG (NAMAKDAN) BY THE UZBEK ...

Item Ref
MS11-40

Size: 2ft 0in x 1ft 8in (62 x 52cm).

Antique salt bag by the Tartar nomads of Uzbekistan / northern Afghanistan.

Circa 1900.

Salt bags by the Uzbek nomads are quite scarce, they were used to store rock salt to be given to their animals during the migration. This example has an abstract diamond design to the face and also to the neck, and a stripe design to the reverse. The appearance is quite primitive.

The salt bag is in good condition with some signs of tribal use and some old re-weaves.

The bag has been hand washed and is ready for display.

Stock Number: MS11-40.
£395
| $507 USD | €475 EUR

ANTIQUE SALT BAG (NAMAKDAN) BY THE UZBEK ...

Item Ref
MS11-37

Size: 1ft 9in x 1ft 4in (53 x 41cm).

Antique salt bag by the Tartar nomads of Uzbekistan / northern Afghanistan.

Circa 1900.

Salt bags by the Uzbek nomads are quite scarce, they were used to store rock salt to be given to their animals during the migration. This example has the diamond design to the face and also to the neck, and a very similar design to the reverse. The appearance is that of an abstract art form. Note the fine bands of weft work decoration at the top of the neck and across the shoulders. There are the remains of tassels or tufts to the edges.

The salt bag is in excellent condition with some signs of tribal use.

The bag has been hand washed and is ready for display.

Stock Number: MS9-07.
£350
| $449 USD | €421 EUR

ANTIQUE SALT BAG (NAMAKDAN) BY THE TURKMEN ...

Item Ref
MS11-34

Size: 1ft 6in x 1ft 1in (46 x 34cm), excluding tassels.

Antique salt bag by the Turkmen tribes of northern Afghanistan.

Circa 1920.

Salt bags by the Turkmen are quite scarce, they were used to store rock salt to be given to their animals during the migration. This example has the Tekke Turkmen gul to the face and traditional Turkmen designs to the neck. The back is a striped plain weave. Note the decorative tassels all along the base of the bag.

The salt bag is in excellent condition with some signs of tribal use.

The bag has been hand washed and is ready for display.

Stock Number: MS11-34.
£395
| $507 USD | €475 EUR

ANTIQUE SALT BAG (NAMAKDAN) BY THE BAKHTIARI ...

Item Ref
MS6-13a

Size: 1ft 5in x 1ft 3in (42 x 38cm).

Antique salt bag (namakdan) by the Bakhtiari nomads of the Chahar Mahal region of Persia.

Circa 1920.

This salt bag is tightly woven using soumak technique to the face, the design to the front is of a large medallion, note the small animals decorating the neck and base of the salt bag. The back is in plain weave with a small tribal design in the lower righthand corner. These bags were used by the nomads to carry rock salt, both for personal use and for their animals; a very precious commodity.

The salt bag is in excellent original condition and shows slight signs of tribal use, it would make a wonderful wall hanging.

Stock Number: MS16-13a.
£395
| $507 USD | €475 EUR

ANTIQUE SALT BAG (NAMAKDAN) BY THE UZBEK ...

Item Ref
MS9-07

Size: 1ft 4in x 1ft 0in (41 x 30cm), excluding tassels.

Antique salt bag by the Tartar nomads of Uzbekistan / northern Afghanistan.

Circa 1900.

Salt bags by the Uzbek nomads are quite scarce, they were used to store rock salt to be given to their animals during the migration. This example has the diamond design to the face and a zig-zag 'lightening strike' design to the neck. The back is a striped plain weave. Note the decorative tassels all around the bag.

The salt bag is in excellent condition with some signs of tribal use.

The bag has been hand washed and is ready for display.

Stock Number: MS9-07.
£395
| $507 USD | €475 EUR

ANTIQUE SALT BAG (NAMAKDAN) BY THE BALUCH ...

Item Ref
MS6-09

Size: 1ft 5in x 1ft 1in (44 x 32cm).

Antique salt bag (namakdan) by the Baluch nomads of the Sistan region, south-western Afghanistan.

Circa 1900/20.

This salt bag is tightly woven using weft float brocade technique, the design to the front and reverse are similar with a simple medallion design, this is also repeated on the neck of the bag. These bags were used by the nomads to carry rock salt, both for personal use and for their animals; a very precious commodity.

The salt bag is in excellent original condition and shows some signs of tribal use, it would make a wonderful wall hanging.

Stock Number: MS6-09.
£395
| $507 USD | €475 EUR

ANTIQUE SALT BAG (NAMAKDAN) BY THE BALUCH ...

Item Ref
MS6-10

Size: 1ft 5in x 9in (44 x 24cm), excluding tassels.

Antique salt bag (namakdan) by the Baluch nomads of the Sistan region, south-western Afghanistan.

Circa 1900/20.

This salt bag is tightly woven using weft float brocade technique, the design to the front and reverse are similar with a simple medallion design, this is also repeated on the neck of the bag. Note the large original tassels decorating the sides of the bag. These bags were used by the nomads to carry rock salt, both for personal use and for their animals; a very precious commodity.

The salt bag is in excellent original condition and shows some signs of tribal use, it would make a wonderful wall hanging.

Stock Number: MS6-10.
£495
| $635 USD | €595 EUR

ANTIQUE SALT BAG (NAMAKDAN) BY THE TURKMEN ...

Item Ref
MS5-06

Size: 1ft 10in x 1ft 3in (57 x 37cm).

Antique salt bag (namakdan) by the Turkmen nomads of northern Afghanistan.

Circa 1900/20.

This salt bag is tightly woven using weft float brocade technique, the design to the front has a lot of Turkmen design influences. The back is plain weave ivory white. These bags were used by the nomads to carry rock salt, both for personal use and for their animals; a very precious commodity.

The salt bag is in excellent original condition and shows some signs of tribal use, it would make a wonderful wall hanging.

Stock Number: MS5-06.
£495
| $635 USD | €595 EUR

ANTIQUE SALT BAG (NAMAKDAN) BY THE UZBEK ...

Item Ref
MS6-03

Size: 1ft 9in x 1ft 2in (54 x 36cm).

Antique salt bag by the Tartar nomads of Uzbekistan / northern Afghanistan.

Circa 1900.

Salt bags by the Uzbek nomads are quite scarce, they were used to store rock salt to be given to their animals during the migration. This example has the repeat diamond design to the face and a stripe design to the reverse.

The salt bag is in excellent condition with some signs of tribal use.

The bag face has been hand washed and is ready for display.

Stock Number: MS6-03.
£395
| $507 USD | €475 EUR

ANTIQUE SALT-BAG (NAMAKDAN) BY THE KURDISH NOMADS, ...

Item Ref
MS5-08

Size: 1ft 11in x 1ft 5in (59 x 43cm).

Antique salt-bag by the Kurds of north west Persia.

Circa 1900.

This salt-bag is in piled weave with traditional boteh design often found on Kurdish bags and rugs. The bag is complete with a decorative plain striped plain weave back. Salt-bags were used by the nomads to store and carry rock salt, both for their own use and for their animals; salt was a very valuable item and it therefore deserved to be stored in these beautiful bags which are usually so tightly woven as to be almost waterproof.

The salt bag is in good condition with some wear caused by tribal use.

The bag face has been hand washed and is ready for display.

Stock Number: MS5-08.
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