ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN CHUVAL FACE WITH 30 ...
Item Ref
C-04
Size: 4ft 2in x 2ft 3in (127 x 69cm).
Antique Tekke Turkmen chuval face with 30 chuval guls.
Circa 1880.
A good chuval face with five rows of six chuval guls on a clear madder red ground. The chuval face is of very fine weave with a feeling of good age. The main border is a classic Turkmen design. The elem is of a Turkmen tree design.
Good condition with even wear and medium pile, The sides have been slightly reduced and re-bound. Hanging loops are attached for wall display.
Stock Number: C-04.
Antique Tekke Turkmen chuval face with 30 chuval guls.
Circa 1880.
A good chuval face with five rows of six chuval guls on a clear madder red ground. The chuval face is of very fine weave with a feeling of good age. The main border is a classic Turkmen design. The elem is of a Turkmen tree design.
Good condition with even wear and medium pile, The sides have been slightly reduced and re-bound. Hanging loops are attached for wall display.
Stock Number: C-04.
£695
| $917 USD | €791 EUR
ANTIQUE SOUTH CAUCASIAN COMPLETE MAFRASH STORAGE BAG, ...
Item Ref
C-02
Size: 3ft 3in x 2ft 0in (100 x 60cm) side panel size.
A complete south Caucasian mafrash storage bag with striped base.
Circa 1920.
A good example of a mafrash storage bag, used for transporting goods during the migration and for storage within the tribal tent. This example is in soumak, with a traditional design. The base is in striped plain weave.
Excellent condition with slight wear.
Stock Number: C-02.
A complete south Caucasian mafrash storage bag with striped base.
Circa 1920.
A good example of a mafrash storage bag, used for transporting goods during the migration and for storage within the tribal tent. This example is in soumak, with a traditional design. The base is in striped plain weave.
Excellent condition with slight wear.
Stock Number: C-02.
£245
| $323 USD | €279 EUR
ANTIQUE AFGHAN BALUCH SOFREH 'EATING CLOTH' CIRCA ...
Item Ref
C-29
Size: 4ft 5in x 4ft 2in (134 x 128cm).
Antique Afghan Baluch sofreh.
Circa 1900/20.
The sofreh has an indigo blue ground decorated with small floral rosettes. The large borders are of a chevron design.
The sofreh is in good condition with some slight signs of use.
The sofreh is suitable for light domestic use or could be used as a table cover or wall hanging.
Stock Number: C-29.
Antique Afghan Baluch sofreh.
Circa 1900/20.
The sofreh has an indigo blue ground decorated with small floral rosettes. The large borders are of a chevron design.
The sofreh is in good condition with some slight signs of use.
The sofreh is suitable for light domestic use or could be used as a table cover or wall hanging.
Stock Number: C-29.
£195
| $257 USD | €222 EUR
ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN CHUVAL FACE OF SCARCE ...
Item Ref
C-05
Size: 4ft 3in x 2ft 4in (130 x 70cm).
Antique Tekke Turkmen chuval of scarce format with 'Aina' guls.
Circa 1880.
An excellent Tekke Turkmen chuval face of very fine weave and scarce design. The main field is filled with 56 aina guls of the chuval gul format; the elem has 44 guls of the diamond design. The main border is of the 'Flag' design or 'Tekbent' design as it is known to the Turkmen, this border is found on early Tekke weavings. 100 guls in total on a chuval face, I have never seen more.
Excellent condition with even wear and medium pile.
Stock Number: C-05.
Antique Tekke Turkmen chuval of scarce format with 'Aina' guls.
Circa 1880.
An excellent Tekke Turkmen chuval face of very fine weave and scarce design. The main field is filled with 56 aina guls of the chuval gul format; the elem has 44 guls of the diamond design. The main border is of the 'Flag' design or 'Tekbent' design as it is known to the Turkmen, this border is found on early Tekke weavings. 100 guls in total on a chuval face, I have never seen more.
Excellent condition with even wear and medium pile.
Stock Number: C-05.
£395
| $521 USD | €449 EUR
ANTIQUE CENTRAL ASIAN KARAKALPAK TRIBAL RUG, LARGE ...
Item Ref
C-07
Size: 7ft 3in x 3ft 10in (220 x 116cm).
Antique Central Asian Uzbek Karakalpak tribal rug with large Turkmen style guls.
Circa 1900.
The rug has two rows of six large octagonal guls, similar to those found on Turkmen rugs, the rug has a very 'earthy' colour palette. The rug is framed by a border with traditional design.
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-07.
Antique Central Asian Uzbek Karakalpak tribal rug with large Turkmen style guls.
Circa 1900.
The rug has two rows of six large octagonal guls, similar to those found on Turkmen rugs, the rug has a very 'earthy' colour palette. The rug is framed by a border with traditional design.
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-07.
£495
| $653 USD | €563 EUR
ANTIQUE ERSARI TURKMEN CARPET FRAGMENT, INTERESTING DESIGN, ...
Item Ref
C-28
Size: 3ft 3in x 2ft 7in (100 x 79cm).
Antique Ersari Turkmen fragment of a carpet, with interesting boxed design.
Circa 1900.
A interesting small fragment from an Ersari Turkmen carpet of scarce 'boxed' design.
The fragment is in fair condition with wear and medium / low pile, some losses to the ends and sides.
The fragment is suitable for display and would make a superb wall hanging.
Stock Number: C-28.
Antique Ersari Turkmen fragment of a carpet, with interesting boxed design.
Circa 1900.
A interesting small fragment from an Ersari Turkmen carpet of scarce 'boxed' design.
The fragment is in fair condition with wear and medium / low pile, some losses to the ends and sides.
The fragment is suitable for display and would make a superb wall hanging.
Stock Number: C-28.
£245
| $323 USD | €279 EUR
ANTIQUE CENTRAL ASIAN UZBEK GAJERI KILIM PANEL, ...
Item Ref
C-16
Size: 5ft 2in x 4ft 3in (158 x 130cm).
Antique Uzbek Gajeri / Ghudjeri kilim panel with outstanding colour and design.
Circa 1900.
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 very bold graphic design and wonderful natural dye colours throughout. These are often woven in narrow strips and then stitched together. This example may once have been part of a larger item.
Excellent condition, very slight wear. This kilim would make a superb wall hanging or as a cover for the back of a sofa.
Stock Number: C-16.
Antique Uzbek Gajeri / Ghudjeri kilim panel with outstanding colour and design.
Circa 1900.
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 very bold graphic design and wonderful natural dye colours throughout. These are often woven in narrow strips and then stitched together. This example may once have been part of a larger item.
Excellent condition, very slight wear. This kilim would make a superb wall hanging or as a cover for the back of a sofa.
Stock Number: C-16.
£495
| $653 USD | €563 EUR
ANTIQUE SARYK TURKMEN CHUVAL FACE, 12 GUL, ...
Item Ref
C-19
Size: 4ft 8in x 2ft 8in (143 x 82cm).
Antique Saryk Turkmen chuval face with 12 chuval guls on a rich red coloured ground.
Circa 1890.
An interesting chuval face with three rows of four chuval guls on a clear red ground. The main border is a classic Saryk Turkmen design. The elem is of the flower or shrub design. All of the whites are in cotton, the wefts are also in fine white cotton.
Good condition with even wear and medium pile, the sides may have been reduced and new selvedge's added; this is reflected in the price.
Stock Number: C-19.
Antique Saryk Turkmen chuval face with 12 chuval guls on a rich red coloured ground.
Circa 1890.
An interesting chuval face with three rows of four chuval guls on a clear red ground. The main border is a classic Saryk Turkmen design. The elem is of the flower or shrub design. All of the whites are in cotton, the wefts are also in fine white cotton.
Good condition with even wear and medium pile, the sides may have been reduced and new selvedge's added; this is reflected in the price.
Stock Number: C-19.
£650
| $858 USD | €739 EUR
ANTIQUE TEKKE OR SARYK TURKMEN TORBA OF ...
Item Ref
C-06
Size: 3ft 6in x 1ft 3in (107 x 38cm) face size.
Antique Tekke or Saryk Turkmen torba of very fine weave, with 'kedjebe' design.
Circa 1870.
A very good torba with excellent colour and good wool. These torba were used to decorate the side of a camel during a Turkmen wedding procession, these were prized possessions and formed part of the wedding dowry. The were kept as heirlooms and displayed inside the yurt. This example is of fine weave and has survived in excellent condition. The design is associated with weddings and this example has beautiful clear drawing, I personally lean towards a Saryk attribution.
The torba is in excellent condition with very slight wear and excellent pile.
Stock Number: C-06.
Antique Tekke or Saryk Turkmen torba of very fine weave, with 'kedjebe' design.
Circa 1870.
A very good torba with excellent colour and good wool. These torba were used to decorate the side of a camel during a Turkmen wedding procession, these were prized possessions and formed part of the wedding dowry. The were kept as heirlooms and displayed inside the yurt. This example is of fine weave and has survived in excellent condition. The design is associated with weddings and this example has beautiful clear drawing, I personally lean towards a Saryk attribution.
The torba is in excellent condition with very slight wear and excellent pile.
Stock Number: C-06.
£750
| $990 USD | €853 EUR
ANTIQUE SOUTH CAUCASIAN OR SHAHSAVAN COMPLETE MAFRASH ...
Item Ref
C-01
Size: 3ft 6in x 1ft 9in (106 x 53cm) side panel size.
A complete south Caucasian or Shahsavan mafrash storage bag with striped base.
Circa 1890.
An excellent example of a mafrash storage bag, used for transporting goods during the migration and for storage within the tribal tent. This example is in plain slit tapestry weave, with a bold and simple design. The base is in striped plain weave.
Excellent condition with slight wear and all natural dyes.
Stock Number: C-01.
A complete south Caucasian or Shahsavan mafrash storage bag with striped base.
Circa 1890.
An excellent example of a mafrash storage bag, used for transporting goods during the migration and for storage within the tribal tent. This example is in plain slit tapestry weave, with a bold and simple design. The base is in striped plain weave.
Excellent condition with slight wear and all natural dyes.
Stock Number: C-01.
£750
| $990 USD | €853 EUR
ANTIQUE TIMURI BALUCH PRAYER RUG OF VERY ...
Item Ref
C-27
Size: 4ft 7in x 2ft 11in (140 x 90cm).
Antique Timuri / Baluch prayer rug with repeat shrub design, from Western Afghanistan.
Circa 1880 or earlier.
An interesting prayer rug with a repeat lattice design of small shrubs. Note the use of small amounts of green as a highlight throughout the rugs. The rug is from a small group of prayer rugs with an 'elem' panel to the base; only a handful of rugs of this design are known. The border is also of a rare form and associated with early rugs.
The rug is in good condition with some wear and medium pile.
The rug is suitable for light domestic use, or would make a good display item.
Stock Number: C-27.
Antique Timuri / Baluch prayer rug with repeat shrub design, from Western Afghanistan.
Circa 1880 or earlier.
An interesting prayer rug with a repeat lattice design of small shrubs. Note the use of small amounts of green as a highlight throughout the rugs. The rug is from a small group of prayer rugs with an 'elem' panel to the base; only a handful of rugs of this design are known. The border is also of a rare form and associated with early rugs.
The rug is in good condition with some wear and medium pile.
The rug is suitable for light domestic use, or would make a good display item.
Stock Number: C-27.
£1,250
| $1,650 USD | €1,422 EUR
ANTIQUE MAHAL RUNNER WITH ALL OVER SHRUB ...
Item Ref
R-9999
Size: 14ft 1in x 3ft 3in (430 x 100cm).
Antique Mahal runner with all over shrub design.
Circa 1900.
This fine old country house runner has a soft red ground covered with an all over shrub design. Note the soft green used in the corners. The runner has a warm lived with look.
The runner is in fair condition with wear, heavy in places and medium / low pile. The runner has been well loved in the past and would look great on a stone or wood floor. The worn condition is reflected in the price.
The runner is suitable for normal domestic use.
The runner has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.
Stock Number: R-9999.
Antique Mahal runner with all over shrub design.
Circa 1900.
This fine old country house runner has a soft red ground covered with an all over shrub design. Note the soft green used in the corners. The runner has a warm lived with look.
The runner is in fair condition with wear, heavy in places and medium / low pile. The runner has been well loved in the past and would look great on a stone or wood floor. The worn condition is reflected in the price.
The runner is suitable for normal domestic use.
The runner has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.
Stock Number: R-9999.
£1,250
| $1,650 USD | €1,422 EUR
ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN RUNNER OF FINE WEVE, WITH ...
Item Ref
R-2903
Size: 12ft 8in x 3ft 3in (385 x 99cm).
Antique Caucasian runner with repeat medallion design.
Circa 1900.
A good Caucasian runner of fine weave with eight small medallions on a very dark indigo blue ground. The medallions in mustard yellow / gold really stand out against the dark ground. The runner is framed by a wide ivory coloured border with the so called 'crab' design.
The runner is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile. There is very slight corrosion to the blacks.
The runner is suitable for normal domestic use.
The runner has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.
Stock Number: R-2903
Antique Caucasian runner with repeat medallion design.
Circa 1900.
A good Caucasian runner of fine weave with eight small medallions on a very dark indigo blue ground. The medallions in mustard yellow / gold really stand out against the dark ground. The runner is framed by a wide ivory coloured border with the so called 'crab' design.
The runner is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile. There is very slight corrosion to the blacks.
The runner is suitable for normal domestic use.
The runner has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.
Stock Number: R-2903
£6,000
| $7,921 USD | €6,826 EUR
ANTIQUE SOUTH CAUCASIAN OR SHAHSAVAN RUNNER, SUPERB ...
Item Ref
R-2868
Size: 9ft 8in x 3ft 8in (295 x 111cm).
Antique South Caucasian or Shahsavan runner, with all repeat small medallion design.
Circa 1890.
The indigo field is filled with eight small medallions in a range of colours. The medallions really stand out against the dark indigo blue field. The wide ivory border with an ivory ground with the so called 'crab' design frames the runner well. This is a very good furnishing runner with great colour.
The runner is in excellent condition with slight even wear and medium pile.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
The runner is suitable for normal domestic use.
Stock Number: R-2868.
Antique South Caucasian or Shahsavan runner, with all repeat small medallion design.
Circa 1890.
The indigo field is filled with eight small medallions in a range of colours. The medallions really stand out against the dark indigo blue field. The wide ivory border with an ivory ground with the so called 'crab' design frames the runner well. This is a very good furnishing runner with great colour.
The runner is in excellent condition with slight even wear and medium pile.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
The runner is suitable for normal domestic use.
Stock Number: R-2868.
£6,000
| $7,921 USD | €6,826 EUR
ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN GENDJE KAZAK RUNNER WITH COLOURFUL ...
Item Ref
R-2869
Size: 11ft 1in x 3ft 11in (338 x 120cm).
Antique Caucasian Gendje Kazak runner with boteh design.
Circa 1900.
An outstanding example of a Gendje Kazak runner with rows of colourful boteh on a midnight blue ground, the boteh are beautifully drawn and use a wonderful range of colours.. The 'oak leaf' border on a soft red ground is typical of the Gendje region. A very good furnishing Caucasian runner.
The runner is in excellent good with slight even wear and medium pile.
The runner is suitable for normal domestic use.
The runner has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.
Stock Number: R-2869.
Antique Caucasian Gendje Kazak runner with boteh design.
Circa 1900.
An outstanding example of a Gendje Kazak runner with rows of colourful boteh on a midnight blue ground, the boteh are beautifully drawn and use a wonderful range of colours.. The 'oak leaf' border on a soft red ground is typical of the Gendje region. A very good furnishing Caucasian runner.
The runner is in excellent good with slight even wear and medium pile.
The runner is suitable for normal domestic use.
The runner has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.
Stock Number: R-2869.
£6,000
| $7,921 USD | €6,826 EUR
ANTIQUE COUNTRY HOUSE HERIZ CARPET WITH OUTSTANDING ...
Item Ref
R-2864
Size: 12ft 0in x 9ft 5in (365 x 288cm).
Antique Heriz carpet with a very well-drawn and striking large medallion with superb colours through out.
Circa 1900.
The carpet has a large central star medallion of traditional Heriz design, the ground colour is a superb madder red with a terracotta / rust tone, with the open floral spray design in pastel colours. The spandrels are in soft powder blue which creates a very light feel to the carpet. The well drawn indigo blue classic Heriz border frames the carpet well.
A superb designers carpet for that timeless country house look.
The carpet is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and good pile.
The carpet is suitable for heavy domestic use such as a living or dining room.
The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.
Stock Number: R-2864.
Antique Heriz carpet with a very well-drawn and striking large medallion with superb colours through out.
Circa 1900.
The carpet has a large central star medallion of traditional Heriz design, the ground colour is a superb madder red with a terracotta / rust tone, with the open floral spray design in pastel colours. The spandrels are in soft powder blue which creates a very light feel to the carpet. The well drawn indigo blue classic Heriz border frames the carpet well.
A superb designers carpet for that timeless country house look.
The carpet is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and good pile.
The carpet is suitable for heavy domestic use such as a living or dining room.
The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.
Stock Number: R-2864.
£7,500
| $9,901 USD | €8,532 EUR
ANTIQUE COUNTRY HOUSE MAHAL CARPET WITH IVORY ...
Item Ref
R-2859
Size: 11ft 10in x 9ft 2in (360 x 280cm).
Antique Persian Mahal carpet of good room size, with all over herati design.
Circa 1900.
A good country house furnishing carpet with all over large herati design on an ivory field, the indigo blue border frames the carpet really well. The carpet is beautifully drawn with wonderful colour throughout, the ivory field has a soft cream colour.
The carpet is in excellent condition with even wear and medium pile.
Hand washed and ready for use or display. The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.
Stock Number: R-2859.
Antique Persian Mahal carpet of good room size, with all over herati design.
Circa 1900.
A good country house furnishing carpet with all over large herati design on an ivory field, the indigo blue border frames the carpet really well. The carpet is beautifully drawn with wonderful colour throughout, the ivory field has a soft cream colour.
The carpet is in excellent condition with even wear and medium pile.
Hand washed and ready for use or display. The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.
Stock Number: R-2859.
£6,000
| $7,921 USD | €6,826 EUR
ANTIQUE TURKISH PANDERMA / BANDIRMA PRAYER RUG ...
Item Ref
R-2854
Size: 5ft 3in x 3ft 8in (160 x 111cm).
Antique Turkish Bandirma rug of prayer niche design with a blue ground.
Circa 1900.
This is a finely woven rug, wool on a fine cotton foundation with white cotton highlights to the pile. The design is based on a prayer rugs, as found in 17th and 18th century Ottoman rugs.
The following is quoted from Britannica, 'Panderma (now Bandirma), a town in Turkey on the southern shore of the Sea of Marmora, usually as imitations of Ghiordes prayer-rug designs. The enterprise was begun early in the 20th century, perhaps with weavers from Ghiordes, though it is usually described as an Armenian establishment'.
The rug has a blue field with s central floral column leading to the mihrab, the blue field is edged with flowering carnations. The border is very well drawn and of a classic floral design.
The rug is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and good pile. The rug is of fine weave.
The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display, the rug is suitable for light domestic use or would make a great wall hanging.
Stock Number: R-2854.
Antique Turkish Bandirma rug of prayer niche design with a blue ground.
Circa 1900.
This is a finely woven rug, wool on a fine cotton foundation with white cotton highlights to the pile. The design is based on a prayer rugs, as found in 17th and 18th century Ottoman rugs.
The following is quoted from Britannica, 'Panderma (now Bandirma), a town in Turkey on the southern shore of the Sea of Marmora, usually as imitations of Ghiordes prayer-rug designs. The enterprise was begun early in the 20th century, perhaps with weavers from Ghiordes, though it is usually described as an Armenian establishment'.
The rug has a blue field with s central floral column leading to the mihrab, the blue field is edged with flowering carnations. The border is very well drawn and of a classic floral design.
The rug is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and good pile. The rug is of fine weave.
The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display, the rug is suitable for light domestic use or would make a great wall hanging.
Stock Number: R-2854.
£1,250
| $1,650 USD | €1,422 EUR
ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN ALPAN-KUBA RUNNER, SUBERB CONDITION & ...
Item Ref
R-2843
Size: 12ft 10in x 3ft 10in (390 x 117cm).
Antique Caucasian Alpan-Kuba runner of classic linked medallion design.
Circa 1900.
A truly outstanding runner with five linked medallions in a rich red on a dark indigo blue ground. Each medallion has a floral design surrounded by flowers and other traditional devices. The beautifully drawn border frames the runner very well.
Outstanding colours through out.
True showroom condition, very slight even wear with good pile, some corrosion to the blacks.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Stock Number: R-2843.
Antique Caucasian Alpan-Kuba runner of classic linked medallion design.
Circa 1900.
A truly outstanding runner with five linked medallions in a rich red on a dark indigo blue ground. Each medallion has a floral design surrounded by flowers and other traditional devices. The beautifully drawn border frames the runner very well.
Outstanding colours through out.
True showroom condition, very slight even wear with good pile, some corrosion to the blacks.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Stock Number: R-2843.
£7,500
| $9,901 USD | €8,532 EUR
ANTIQUE ‘JAIL’ AGRA CARPET, TIMURI BALUCH DESIGN, ...
Item Ref
R-702
Size: 11ft 7in x 11ft 9in (352 x 358cm).
Antique ‘Jail’ Agra carpet in a Timuri Baluch design.
Circa 1880.
It is suggested that these carpets were woven in the prisons of Agra, India during the latter part of the 19th century by prisoners of Timuri origin. The design is identical to carpets woven by the Timuri of western Afghanistan during the 19th century.
The carpet is of almost square size, the colours are wonderful with a richness and depth.
The Carpet is in excellent condition with very slight wear and almost full pile, there is some corrosion to the blacks. The carpet has a dense weave and an almost velvet like pile. This is one of the most outstanding carpets that I have handled in the last 30 years.
The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.
The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.
Stock Number: R-702
Antique ‘Jail’ Agra carpet in a Timuri Baluch design.
Circa 1880.
It is suggested that these carpets were woven in the prisons of Agra, India during the latter part of the 19th century by prisoners of Timuri origin. The design is identical to carpets woven by the Timuri of western Afghanistan during the 19th century.
The carpet is of almost square size, the colours are wonderful with a richness and depth.
The Carpet is in excellent condition with very slight wear and almost full pile, there is some corrosion to the blacks. The carpet has a dense weave and an almost velvet like pile. This is one of the most outstanding carpets that I have handled in the last 30 years.
The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.
The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.
Stock Number: R-702
£16,000
| $21,122 USD | €18,202 EUR
ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN GENDJE KAZAK PRAYER RUG WITH ...
Item Ref
H-563
Size: 5ft 9in x 2ft 11in (176 x 90cm).
Antique Caucasian Gendje Kazak prayer rug with floral lattice on a dark indigo blue ground.
Circa 1890.
This is a good example of a very scarce group of prayer rugs attributed to Gendje, in the central southern Caucasus. These rugs have a floral lattice design on a dark indigo blue ground. The border is of traditional form with the bold colour palette associated with this group of rugs. An interesting example with a very subtle arrangement to the field. I would consider this to be a very scarce prayer rug.
The rug has very slight even wear and good full pile.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Stock Number: H-563.
Antique Caucasian Gendje Kazak prayer rug with floral lattice on a dark indigo blue ground.
Circa 1890.
This is a good example of a very scarce group of prayer rugs attributed to Gendje, in the central southern Caucasus. These rugs have a floral lattice design on a dark indigo blue ground. The border is of traditional form with the bold colour palette associated with this group of rugs. An interesting example with a very subtle arrangement to the field. I would consider this to be a very scarce prayer rug.
The rug has very slight even wear and good full pile.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Stock Number: H-563.
£6,500
| $8,581 USD | €7,394 EUR
ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN TALISH LONG RUG WITH BLUE ...
Item Ref
H-562
Size: 8ft 0in x 3ft 4in (245 x 102cm).
Antique Caucasian Talish long rug with a narrow indigo blue field.
Circa 1880.
This is an outstanding example of a Talish long rug, it has a classic Talish design and ivory ground rosette border. The use of yellow in the small reciprocal design on the edge of the blue field is a nice feature. and frames the narrow blue field very well. Note the small filler elements placed in the blue field.
The rug is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and good pile, the wool is soft and the weave is fine. There is some slight corrosion to the blacks.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
A truly outstanding example of type.
Stock Number: H-562.
Antique Caucasian Talish long rug with a narrow indigo blue field.
Circa 1880.
This is an outstanding example of a Talish long rug, it has a classic Talish design and ivory ground rosette border. The use of yellow in the small reciprocal design on the edge of the blue field is a nice feature. and frames the narrow blue field very well. Note the small filler elements placed in the blue field.
The rug is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and good pile, the wool is soft and the weave is fine. There is some slight corrosion to the blacks.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
A truly outstanding example of type.
Stock Number: H-562.
£6,500
| $8,581 USD | €7,394 EUR
ANTIQUE QASHQAI TRIBAL RUG WITH SINGLE MEDALLION ...
Item Ref
R-2888
Size: 6ft 3in x 4ft 4in (190 x 133cm).
Antique south west Persian Qashqai tribal rug of small size.
Circa 1900.
A good Qashqai rug with a single medallion containing the Qashqai emblem on an ivory coloured ground. The indigo blue field is covered with flowers, leaves and other tribal designs; the madder red corners are filled with small animals and a large peacock displaying its tail, the border is of the traditional star design.
The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile. The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.
Hand washed and ready for use.
Stock Number: R-2888.
Antique south west Persian Qashqai tribal rug of small size.
Circa 1900.
A good Qashqai rug with a single medallion containing the Qashqai emblem on an ivory coloured ground. The indigo blue field is covered with flowers, leaves and other tribal designs; the madder red corners are filled with small animals and a large peacock displaying its tail, the border is of the traditional star design.
The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile. The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.
Hand washed and ready for use.
Stock Number: R-2888.
£1,950
| $2,574 USD | €2,218 EUR
ANTIQUE TRIBAL KHAMSEH RUG WITH POMEGRANATE DESIGN, ...
Item Ref
R-2900
Size: 4ft 10in x 3ft 5in (147 x 105cm).
Antique tribal Khamseh Rug with triple linked medallions with pomegranate design.
Circa 11900.
An excellent small tribal rug with a central ivory triple medallion containing pomegranate flowers; the warm madder red field is covered with small animals, birds and flowers. The rug is framed with an excellent border in soft green with small pomegranate flowers. Overall an outstanding small tribal rug.
Excellent condition with even wear and medium pile, the rug is suitable for light domestic use or would make a great wall hanging.
The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.
Stock Number: R-2900.
Antique tribal Khamseh Rug with triple linked medallions with pomegranate design.
Circa 11900.
An excellent small tribal rug with a central ivory triple medallion containing pomegranate flowers; the warm madder red field is covered with small animals, birds and flowers. The rug is framed with an excellent border in soft green with small pomegranate flowers. Overall an outstanding small tribal rug.
Excellent condition with even wear and medium pile, the rug is suitable for light domestic use or would make a great wall hanging.
The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.
Stock Number: R-2900.
£3,750
| $4,950 USD | €4,266 EUR
ANTIQUE ISFAHAN RUG OF CLASSIC SMALL MEDALLION ...
Item Ref
R-2857
Size: 8ft 9in x 4ft 8in (266 x 142cm).
Antique Isfahan rug with a very traditional floral design with a small central medallion.
Circa 1900.
The rug has a small central medallion surrounded by floral sprays on a warm Burgundy red ground. The border has a red ground and has a traditional floral design. This rug was probably woven in one of the many small village workshops surrounding the city of Isfahan. The rug has an overall soft colour palate, with light blues, pinks and soft greens.
The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile.
The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use.
The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.
Stock Number: R-2857.
Antique Isfahan rug with a very traditional floral design with a small central medallion.
Circa 1900.
The rug has a small central medallion surrounded by floral sprays on a warm Burgundy red ground. The border has a red ground and has a traditional floral design. This rug was probably woven in one of the many small village workshops surrounding the city of Isfahan. The rug has an overall soft colour palate, with light blues, pinks and soft greens.
The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile.
The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use.
The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.
Stock Number: R-2857.
£1,750
| $2,310 USD | €1,991 EUR
ANTIQUE HERIZ RUG OF SMALL SIZE, STAR ...
Item Ref
R-2877
Size: 6ft 1in x 4ft 9in (186 x 144cm).
Antique Persian Heriz rug of scarce small size. The rug is beautifully drawn with a eight point star central medallion surrounded by a lattice on an ivory coloured ground. The red ground border is beautifully drawn.
Circa 1920.
The rug has soft wool, and superb natural colour from natural dyes.
The rug is in excellent condition with very slight wear and good thick pile.
The rug is suitable for heavy domestic floor use.
The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.
Stock Number: R-2877.
Antique Persian Heriz rug of scarce small size. The rug is beautifully drawn with a eight point star central medallion surrounded by a lattice on an ivory coloured ground. The red ground border is beautifully drawn.
Circa 1920.
The rug has soft wool, and superb natural colour from natural dyes.
The rug is in excellent condition with very slight wear and good thick pile.
The rug is suitable for heavy domestic floor use.
The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.
Stock Number: R-2877.
£2,500
| $3,300 USD | €2,844 EUR
ANTIQUE TABRIZ RUG WITH SAFAVID VASE CARPET ...
Item Ref
R-2872
Size: 9ft 5in x 5ft 8in (286 x 173cm).
Antique Tabriz rug with all over Safavid inspired vase carpet design.
Circa 1900.
The rug has a rich red field covered with a 'vase' design with floral palmettes and vines. The dark indigo blue border with a classic Safavid floral design frames the rug well.
The rug is in excellent condition with very slight wear and good pile. The rug is of very fine weave with soft wool.
The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.
The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use.
Stock Number: R-2872.
Antique Tabriz rug with all over Safavid inspired vase carpet design.
Circa 1900.
The rug has a rich red field covered with a 'vase' design with floral palmettes and vines. The dark indigo blue border with a classic Safavid floral design frames the rug well.
The rug is in excellent condition with very slight wear and good pile. The rug is of very fine weave with soft wool.
The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.
The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use.
Stock Number: R-2872.
£5,500
| $7,261 USD | €6,257 EUR
ANTIQUE PERSIAN MAHAL CARPET, EXCELLENT ALL OVER ...
Item Ref
R-2847
Size: 10ft 4in x 7ft 3in (316 x 221cm).
Antique Mahal carpet of excellent palmette design with superb colours.
Circa 1900.
The carpet has a all over palmette design, the design is in soft pastel colours on a very soft red field. These colours are very easy to furnish with and the carpet is very easy on the eye. The carpet is of a very sought after small room size.
The dark indigo border frames the carpet beautifully.
The carpet is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile.
The carpet has been hand washed and ready for use or display.
The carpet is suitable for normal domestic floor use.
Stock Number: R-2847.
Antique Mahal carpet of excellent palmette design with superb colours.
Circa 1900.
The carpet has a all over palmette design, the design is in soft pastel colours on a very soft red field. These colours are very easy to furnish with and the carpet is very easy on the eye. The carpet is of a very sought after small room size.
The dark indigo border frames the carpet beautifully.
The carpet is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile.
The carpet has been hand washed and ready for use or display.
The carpet is suitable for normal domestic floor use.
Stock Number: R-2847.
£4,950
| $6,535 USD | €5,631 EUR
ANTIQUE SOUTH CAUCASIAN OR SHAHSAVAN COMPLETE MAFRASH ...
Item Ref
C-03
Size: 3ft 5in x 1ft 9in (103 x 53cm) side panel size.
A complete south Caucasian or Shahsavan mafrash storage bag with striped base.
Circa 1900.
A good example of a mafrash storage bag, used for transporting goods during the migration and for storage within the tribal tent. This example is in fine soumak work, with a traditional latch hook medallion design. The base is in striped plain weave.
Excellent condition with slight wear.
Stock Number: C-03.
A complete south Caucasian or Shahsavan mafrash storage bag with striped base.
Circa 1900.
A good example of a mafrash storage bag, used for transporting goods during the migration and for storage within the tribal tent. This example is in fine soumak work, with a traditional latch hook medallion design. The base is in striped plain weave.
Excellent condition with slight wear.
Stock Number: C-03.
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