ANTIQUE UZBEK SUZANI, FLORAL DESIGN ON A ...
Item Ref
T-0241
Size: 7ft 10in x 6ft 2in (240 x 188cm).
Antique Uzbek suzani, silk embroidery on a fine hand woven red cotton ground which has been block printed with a floral watermark.
Circa 1900.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are often embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This example is probably woven by Tajik ladies, it is silk embroidery of a floral design on a fine hand woven red cotton ground which has been block printed with a floral watermark.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and a few scattered small old stains, the suzani is not backed.
The suzani is ready for display or it could be used as a bed cover.
Ref: T-0241.
Antique Uzbek suzani, silk embroidery on a fine hand woven red cotton ground which has been block printed with a floral watermark.
Circa 1900.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are often embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This example is probably woven by Tajik ladies, it is silk embroidery of a floral design on a fine hand woven red cotton ground which has been block printed with a floral watermark.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and a few scattered small old stains, the suzani is not backed.
The suzani is ready for display or it could be used as a bed cover.
Ref: T-0241.
£2,500
| $3,343 USD | €2,929 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK TASHKENT 'PALAK' SUZANI, FULLY EMBROIDERED, ...
Item Ref
T-0020
Size: 8ft 4in x 6ft 11in (255 x 210cm).
Antique Uzbek Tashkent 'palak' suzani, superb colour and condition.
Circa 1890.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This is an excellent sample of an old Tashkent suzani called palak. This was the only kind of suzani where solar and astral motifs dominate over vegetative ones. According to ethnographical research data, big circles of the traditional palak pattern represent the moon and stars that were believed to provide good health and enhance female reproductive ability. Note the large central star. The whole surface of the piece is entirely embroidered in silk 'basma' couching stitch.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs, there are a few spots of old staining and very slight finger tip size damage in a corner where it has been wall hung.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0020.
Antique Uzbek Tashkent 'palak' suzani, superb colour and condition.
Circa 1890.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This is an excellent sample of an old Tashkent suzani called palak. This was the only kind of suzani where solar and astral motifs dominate over vegetative ones. According to ethnographical research data, big circles of the traditional palak pattern represent the moon and stars that were believed to provide good health and enhance female reproductive ability. Note the large central star. The whole surface of the piece is entirely embroidered in silk 'basma' couching stitch.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs, there are a few spots of old staining and very slight finger tip size damage in a corner where it has been wall hung.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0020.
£2,750
| $3,678 USD | €3,222 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK SHAHRIZABAZ LAKAI SUZANI, FINE DETAILED ...
Item Ref
T-0003
Size: 7ft 3in x 6ft 3in (220 x 190cm).
Antique Uzbek Lakai suzani for Shahrizabaz, silk floss on a ivory cotton ground.
Circa 1900/20.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding or other special occasion. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt or family home. They are usually embroidered in silk on on a cotton, silk, linen or wool ground. The suzani is often backed with a fine cotton lining to give it strength and body. Suzani can be used in the modern home as wall hangings, bed covers or decorative throws.
This example is woven with silk floss embroidery 'tambour work' on a plain ivory cotton field. It was probably woven in Southern Uzbekistan by ladies of Lakai origin. The suzani would have been used as a bed cover or wall hanging.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs, there are a few very small historic stains. The suzani is backed with printed Russian cotton, it was re-backed in 2014.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0003.
Antique Uzbek Lakai suzani for Shahrizabaz, silk floss on a ivory cotton ground.
Circa 1900/20.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding or other special occasion. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt or family home. They are usually embroidered in silk on on a cotton, silk, linen or wool ground. The suzani is often backed with a fine cotton lining to give it strength and body. Suzani can be used in the modern home as wall hangings, bed covers or decorative throws.
This example is woven with silk floss embroidery 'tambour work' on a plain ivory cotton field. It was probably woven in Southern Uzbekistan by ladies of Lakai origin. The suzani would have been used as a bed cover or wall hanging.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs, there are a few very small historic stains. The suzani is backed with printed Russian cotton, it was re-backed in 2014.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0003.
£2,000
| $2,675 USD | €2,343 EUR
OLD / VINTAGE UZBECK SAMARKAND SUZANI, SUPERB ...
Item Ref
T-0021
Size: 7ft 8in x 5ft 6in (233 x 167cm).
Old / vintage Uzbek Samarkand suzani.
1st half 20th century.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This example is probably from Samarkand and it features large multi coloured solar discs entwined in a green leafy vine. The suzani has been embroidered in six strips, silk twist work on a ivory hand woven linen / cotton ground.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and a few scattered small old stains, the suzani is not backed.
The suzani is ready for display or it could be used as a bed cover.
Ref: T-0021.
Old / vintage Uzbek Samarkand suzani.
1st half 20th century.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This example is probably from Samarkand and it features large multi coloured solar discs entwined in a green leafy vine. The suzani has been embroidered in six strips, silk twist work on a ivory hand woven linen / cotton ground.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and a few scattered small old stains, the suzani is not backed.
The suzani is ready for display or it could be used as a bed cover.
Ref: T-0021.
£2,500
| $3,343 USD | €2,929 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK TASHKENT 'PALAK' SUZANI, FULLY EMBROIDERED, ...
Item Ref
T-0228
Size: 8ft 6in x 7ft 10in (260 x 240cm).
Antique Uzbek Tashkent 'palak' suzani, superb colour and condition.
Circa 1890.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This is an excellent sample of an old Tashkent suzani called palak. This was the only kind of suzani where solar and astral motifs dominate over vegetative ones. According to ethnographical research data, big circles of the traditional palak pattern represent the moon and stars that were believed to provide good health and enhance female reproductive ability.
The whole surface of the piece is entirely embroidered in silk 'basma' couching stitch. Note the bright hue of cochineal red dye.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs, there are a few spots of colour run and old staining..
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0228.
Antique Uzbek Tashkent 'palak' suzani, superb colour and condition.
Circa 1890.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This is an excellent sample of an old Tashkent suzani called palak. This was the only kind of suzani where solar and astral motifs dominate over vegetative ones. According to ethnographical research data, big circles of the traditional palak pattern represent the moon and stars that were believed to provide good health and enhance female reproductive ability.
The whole surface of the piece is entirely embroidered in silk 'basma' couching stitch. Note the bright hue of cochineal red dye.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs, there are a few spots of colour run and old staining..
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0228.
£3,500
| $4,681 USD | €4,101 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK SAMARKAND 'BOLIM POSH' SUZANI, SUPERB ...
Item Ref
T-0023
Size: 9ft 11in x 8ft 11in (303 x 272cm).
Antique Uzbek Samarkand 'bolim posh' suzani, superb colour and condition.
Circa 1890.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This is an excellent sample of an old Samarkand suzani known as 'bolim posh'. These were used as a canopy over the bride and groom during their wedding ceremony. The large sun disc motifs are said to be rooted in ancient beliefs. Note the use of glowing cochineal dye in the large discs. The silk colours really stand out against the yellow / gold cotton ground.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0023.
Antique Uzbek Samarkand 'bolim posh' suzani, superb colour and condition.
Circa 1890.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This is an excellent sample of an old Samarkand suzani known as 'bolim posh'. These were used as a canopy over the bride and groom during their wedding ceremony. The large sun disc motifs are said to be rooted in ancient beliefs. Note the use of glowing cochineal dye in the large discs. The silk colours really stand out against the yellow / gold cotton ground.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0023.
£3,950
| $5,282 USD | €4,628 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK SUZANI OF SMALL SIZE, SILK ...
Item Ref
T-0015
Size: 5ft 1in x 4ft 2in (155 x 126cm).
Antique Uzbek suzani, silk on a dusky red cotton ground.
Circa 1900.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This example is of a small size with silk 'basma' couching stitch embroidery on a plain dusky red cotton field. It was probably woven in Southern Uzbekistan, Shahrisabz region. The suzani would have been used as a small cover or wall hanging, they were also used on special occasions to cover the ground for the serving of food, like a table cloth.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs. The suzani retains the original linen backing.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0015.
Antique Uzbek suzani, silk on a dusky red cotton ground.
Circa 1900.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This example is of a small size with silk 'basma' couching stitch embroidery on a plain dusky red cotton field. It was probably woven in Southern Uzbekistan, Shahrisabz region. The suzani would have been used as a small cover or wall hanging, they were also used on special occasions to cover the ground for the serving of food, like a table cloth.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs. The suzani retains the original linen backing.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0015.
£750
| $1,003 USD | €879 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK SUZANI, SILK ON RED COTTON, ...
Item Ref
T-0002
Size: 7ft 10in x 4ft 7in (240 x 140cm).
Antique Uzbek suzani, silk on a red cotton ground.
Circa 1900/20.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding or other special occasion. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt or family home. They are usually embroidered in silk on on a cotton, silk, linen or wool ground. The suzani is often backed with a fine cotton lining to give it strength and body. Suzani can be used in the modern home as wall hangings, bed covers or decorative throws.
This example is of prayer format with silk embroidery on a plain red cotton field. It was probably woven in Southern Uzbekistan by ladies of Tajik origin. The suzani would have been used as a bed cover or wall hanging.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs. The suzani is backed with printed Russian cotton.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0002.
Antique Uzbek suzani, silk on a red cotton ground.
Circa 1900/20.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding or other special occasion. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt or family home. They are usually embroidered in silk on on a cotton, silk, linen or wool ground. The suzani is often backed with a fine cotton lining to give it strength and body. Suzani can be used in the modern home as wall hangings, bed covers or decorative throws.
This example is of prayer format with silk embroidery on a plain red cotton field. It was probably woven in Southern Uzbekistan by ladies of Tajik origin. The suzani would have been used as a bed cover or wall hanging.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs. The suzani is backed with printed Russian cotton.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0002.
£1,250
| $1,672 USD | €1,465 EUR
ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN KAP / MAFRASH WITH ...
Item Ref
H-548
Size: 2ft 2in x 10in (65 x 25cm).
Antique Tekke Turkmen 'kap' or mafrash, small storage bag face.
Circa 1850.
An outstanding example of a Tekke kap, with the three panel tree design. The face is of very fine weave, one of the finest Turkmen weavings that I have ever handled.
The bag is in excellent condition with slight even wear and almost full pile, The kap has a very floppy handle and the feel of velvet.
Stock Number: H-548.
Antique Tekke Turkmen 'kap' or mafrash, small storage bag face.
Circa 1850.
An outstanding example of a Tekke kap, with the three panel tree design. The face is of very fine weave, one of the finest Turkmen weavings that I have ever handled.
The bag is in excellent condition with slight even wear and almost full pile, The kap has a very floppy handle and the feel of velvet.
Stock Number: H-548.
£4,500
| $6,018 USD | €5,273 EUR
ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN 6 GUL TORBA, OUTSTAND ...
Item Ref
H-520
Size: 3ft 11in x 1ft 7in (120 x 48cm).
Antique Tekke Turkmen 6 gul Torba with superb colour, this example is of the classic format for this design, similar to examples that are published in most Turkmen books. The drawing of both the major and minor guls is of an early form with a very open and spacious feel, the main guls are of a very large size. Note the double horned animal heads inside the main guls and the complete 'bow and arrow' to the minor gul; all signs of an early date.
Circa 1825 or earlier.
The weave is very fine and the torba has a velvet handle.
The torba is in original condition with very even wear and medium pile.
Stock Number: H-520.
Antique Tekke Turkmen 6 gul Torba with superb colour, this example is of the classic format for this design, similar to examples that are published in most Turkmen books. The drawing of both the major and minor guls is of an early form with a very open and spacious feel, the main guls are of a very large size. Note the double horned animal heads inside the main guls and the complete 'bow and arrow' to the minor gul; all signs of an early date.
Circa 1825 or earlier.
The weave is very fine and the torba has a velvet handle.
The torba is in original condition with very even wear and medium pile.
Stock Number: H-520.
£5,500
| $7,355 USD | €6,444 EUR
ANTIQUE TEKKE OR SARYK TURKMEN 9 GUL ...
Item Ref
D-5038
Size: 5ft 0in x 2ft 7in (152 x 78cm).
Antique Tekke or Saryk Turkmen chuval face with nine large 'Salor' turreted guls.
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.
A good chuval face that is well drawn with nine 'Salor' guls and 'chuval' secondary guls. The extensive use of cochineal dye gives the superb ground colour.
Excellent condition with even wear and good pile, the top outer border has been reduced at some time in the chuvals history. (Reflected in the price).
Stock Number: D-5038.
Antique Tekke or Saryk Turkmen chuval face with nine large 'Salor' turreted guls.
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.
A good chuval face that is well drawn with nine 'Salor' guls and 'chuval' secondary guls. The extensive use of cochineal dye gives the superb ground colour.
Excellent condition with even wear and good pile, the top outer border has been reduced at some time in the chuvals history. (Reflected in the price).
Stock Number: D-5038.
£595
| $796 USD | €697 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK LAKAI TRIBE UUT KAP ILGICH, ...
Item Ref
T-0130
Size: 1ft 8in x 1ft 4in (50 x 40cm) excluding tassels.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribe uut kap ilgich, shield wall hangings for the yurt.
Circa 1920.
Uut kap ilgich are shield shaped hangings that usually formed part of a brides dowry; this example is silk embroidered on red wool cloth.
The condition is excellent. The backing cloth was replaced in 2014 by an Uzbek dealer.
Stock Number: T-0130.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribe uut kap ilgich, shield wall hangings for the yurt.
Circa 1920.
Uut kap ilgich are shield shaped hangings that usually formed part of a brides dowry; this example is silk embroidered on red wool cloth.
The condition is excellent. The backing cloth was replaced in 2014 by an Uzbek dealer.
Stock Number: T-0130.
£495
| $662 USD | €580 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK LAKAI TRIBE ILGICH, DOWRY EMBROIDERY ...
Item Ref
T-1606
Size: 1ft 8in x 1ft 10in (52 x 57cm) excluding tassels.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribe ilgich, dowry wall hanging for the yurt.
Circa 1900.
Ilgich are embroidered hangings that usually formed part of a brides dowry; they are talismanic and considered to be protective. This example is embroidered in silk on a red wool ground.
The condition is good with some very slight age related wear. The ilgich has been re-backed.
Stock Number: T-1606.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribe ilgich, dowry wall hanging for the yurt.
Circa 1900.
Ilgich are embroidered hangings that usually formed part of a brides dowry; they are talismanic and considered to be protective. This example is embroidered in silk on a red wool ground.
The condition is good with some very slight age related wear. The ilgich has been re-backed.
Stock Number: T-1606.
£550
| $736 USD | €644 EUR
ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN CHUVAL FACE, AINA GUL ...
Item Ref
D-5032
Size: 4ft 11in x 3ft 0in (150 x 92cm).
Antique Tekke Turkmen chuval face of scarce format with 'aina chuval' guls to the face and small flowers to the elem panel.
Late 19th century.
A good Tekke Turkmen chuval face of scarce design. The main field is filled with 30 aina guls of the chuval gul format; the elem has diagonal rows of small flowers which are found in both Tekke and Saryk chuval. Cochineal dye is used throughout.
Good condition with even wear and medium pile, the top corners have very small old repairs.
Stock Number: D-5032.
Antique Tekke Turkmen chuval face of scarce format with 'aina chuval' guls to the face and small flowers to the elem panel.
Late 19th century.
A good Tekke Turkmen chuval face of scarce design. The main field is filled with 30 aina guls of the chuval gul format; the elem has diagonal rows of small flowers which are found in both Tekke and Saryk chuval. Cochineal dye is used throughout.
Good condition with even wear and medium pile, the top corners have very small old repairs.
Stock Number: D-5032.
£650
| $869 USD | €762 EUR
ANTIQUE EMBROIDERED CEREMONIAL HORSE / SADDLE COVER ...
Item Ref
T-0066
Size: 4ft 9inx 4ft 0in (146 x 123cm) excluding tassels.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribal ceremonial horse / saddle cover.
Circa 1890.
This beautiful embroidered horse / saddle cover was made by the Lakai tribe of Uzbekistan, it was used on special occasions such as weddings. The entire surface is covered in silk embroidery with classic Lakai designs.
The cover is in outstanding condition with very little wear, the cotton lining was replaced in Kabul in 2014.
Stock Number: T-0066.
£1,500
| $2,006 USD | €1,758 EUR
OLD UZBEK LAKAI TRIBE SILK EMBROIDERED 'SAYE ...
Item Ref
T-0042
Size: 4ft 2in x 2ft 6in (127 x 75cm) excluding tassels.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribe 'Saye Gosha' silk embroidered bed decoration.
Circa 1920/30.
Saye gosha are V shaped embroideries that were designed to hang over the rolled up bedding in the tents and yurts during the day. They often formed part of the wedding dowry and were prized embroideries often used to decorate the inside of the yurt.
This is a later example with richly coloured silk embroidery on a dark cotton ground, the design is typical of Lakai work.
Excellent original condition.
Stock Number: T-0042.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribe 'Saye Gosha' silk embroidered bed decoration.
Circa 1920/30.
Saye gosha are V shaped embroideries that were designed to hang over the rolled up bedding in the tents and yurts during the day. They often formed part of the wedding dowry and were prized embroideries often used to decorate the inside of the yurt.
This is a later example with richly coloured silk embroidery on a dark cotton ground, the design is typical of Lakai work.
Excellent original condition.
Stock Number: T-0042.
£395
| $528 USD | €463 EUR
ANTIQUE KYRGYZ EMBROIDERED 'ILGICH' DECORATIVE WALL HANGING, ...
Item Ref
T-0050
Size: 2ft 2in x 2ft 1in (67 x 65cm) excluding tassels.
Antique Kyrgyz ilgich, dowry wall hanging for the yurt.
Circa 1900.
Ilgich are embroidered hangings that usually formed part of a brides dowry; they are talismanic and considered to be protective. This example is embroidered in silk on a black cotton ground.
The condition is good with some very slight age / use related wear.
Stock Number: T-0050.
Antique Kyrgyz ilgich, dowry wall hanging for the yurt.
Circa 1900.
Ilgich are embroidered hangings that usually formed part of a brides dowry; they are talismanic and considered to be protective. This example is embroidered in silk on a black cotton ground.
The condition is good with some very slight age / use related wear.
Stock Number: T-0050.
£600
| $802 USD | €703 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK LAKAI TRIBE 'UUT KAP ILGICH' ...
Item Ref
T-0051
Size: 2ft 3in x 1ft 3in (68 x 38cm) excluding tassels.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribe uut kap ilgich, shield wall hangings for the yurt.
Circa 1900.
Uut kap ilgich are shield shaped talismanic hangings that usually formed part of a brides dowry; this example is silk embroidered on red cotton cloth and green velvet.
The condition is excellent with some small areas of slight age related wear. The backing cloth has been replaced at some time in the items history.
Stock Number: T-0051.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribe uut kap ilgich, shield wall hangings for the yurt.
Circa 1900.
Uut kap ilgich are shield shaped talismanic hangings that usually formed part of a brides dowry; this example is silk embroidered on red cotton cloth and green velvet.
The condition is excellent with some small areas of slight age related wear. The backing cloth has been replaced at some time in the items history.
Stock Number: T-0051.
£750
| $1,003 USD | €879 EUR
ANTIQUE AFGHAN FIROZKOHI EMBROIDERED KILIM OR COVER, ...
Item Ref
D-5043
Size: 8ft 2in x 4ft 4in (250 x 133cm).
Antique Afghan Firozkohi embroidered kilim or cover.
Circa 1900.
The Firozkohi are a semi nomadic tribe found in North West of Afghanistan. This kilim is a good example of a style which is unique to the Firozkohi, it is soft undyed brown wool, flat woven and then embroidered in bright colours usually in a concentric diamond pattern. This example could be a floor kilim or equally a cover / blanket or even a family eating cloth. This is quite a scarce weaving.
The kilim is in good condition with slight even wear, note the original long tassels at both ends. The shape is slightly irregular due to the nomadic origin of the kilim.
Ref: D-5043.
Antique Afghan Firozkohi embroidered kilim or cover.
Circa 1900.
The Firozkohi are a semi nomadic tribe found in North West of Afghanistan. This kilim is a good example of a style which is unique to the Firozkohi, it is soft undyed brown wool, flat woven and then embroidered in bright colours usually in a concentric diamond pattern. This example could be a floor kilim or equally a cover / blanket or even a family eating cloth. This is quite a scarce weaving.
The kilim is in good condition with slight even wear, note the original long tassels at both ends. The shape is slightly irregular due to the nomadic origin of the kilim.
Ref: D-5043.
£750
| $1,003 USD | €879 EUR
ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN CHUVAL FACE WITH 25 ...
Item Ref
D-1392
Size: 3ft 6in x 2ft 2in (106 x 66cm).
Antique Tekke Turkmen chuval face with 25 chuval guls.
Circa 1870.
A good chuval face with five rows of five 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 'kotchak' design. The elem is of an 'angular' tree design.
Good condition with even wear and medium pile, The sides have been slightly reduced and re-bound.
Stock Number: D-1392.
Antique Tekke Turkmen chuval face with 25 chuval guls.
Circa 1870.
A good chuval face with five rows of five 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 'kotchak' design. The elem is of an 'angular' tree design.
Good condition with even wear and medium pile, The sides have been slightly reduced and re-bound.
Stock Number: D-1392.
£1,250
| $1,672 USD | €1,465 EUR
ANTIQUE MAHDAD KHANI BALUCH RUG WITH BOX ...
Item Ref
D-1366
Size: 6ft 1in x 3ft 3in (186 x 99cm).
Antique Baluch rug, by the Mahdad Khani tribe of the Khorasan region of Eastern Persia.
Circa 1900.
A good Baluch rug with one of the less common designs, a single row of five box medallions surrounded by repeat borders of Turkmen inspired designs. Note the outer 'running dog' white border and the small diagonal stripe corner designs; these are typical of this group of Baluch rugs .
The rug is in good condition with even wear, medium / low pile, very soft wool, fine weave and a floppy handle, there is corrosion to the blacks.
The rug would be suitable for light domestic use.
Stock Number: D-1366.
Antique Baluch rug, by the Mahdad Khani tribe of the Khorasan region of Eastern Persia.
Circa 1900.
A good Baluch rug with one of the less common designs, a single row of five box medallions surrounded by repeat borders of Turkmen inspired designs. Note the outer 'running dog' white border and the small diagonal stripe corner designs; these are typical of this group of Baluch rugs .
The rug is in good condition with even wear, medium / low pile, very soft wool, fine weave and a floppy handle, there is corrosion to the blacks.
The rug would be suitable for light domestic use.
Stock Number: D-1366.
£750
| $1,003 USD | €879 EUR
ANTIQUE BALUCH KILIM OF BANDED CHEVRON DESIGN, ...
Item Ref
D-1154
Size: 5ft 9in x 4ft 9in (175 x 144cm).
Antique Baluch kilim with banded chevron design.
Circa 1920.
A pleasing small kilim which was probably once a little longer, it has an attractive banded design with chevrons and other traditional designs.
The kilim is in good condition with slight even wear, a kilim of a very useful small size.
Ref: D-1154.
Antique Baluch kilim with banded chevron design.
Circa 1920.
A pleasing small kilim which was probably once a little longer, it has an attractive banded design with chevrons and other traditional designs.
The kilim is in good condition with slight even wear, a kilim of a very useful small size.
Ref: D-1154.
£395
| $528 USD | €463 EUR
ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN 'KIZIL' CHUVAL FACE, TRADITIONAL ...
Item Ref
D-0994
Size: 4ft 3in x 2ft 8in (130 x 80cm).
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 good condition with light even wear, there are some small historic areas of staining from tribal use.
Stock Number: D-0994.
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 good condition with light even wear, there are some small historic areas of staining from tribal use.
Stock Number: D-0994.
£750
| $1,003 USD | €879 EUR
A PAIR OF ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN 'KIZIL' ...
Item Ref
D-0987/8
Size: 3ft 10in x 2ft 8in (118 x 80cm) each.
A pair of antique Tekke Turkmen 'Kizil' chuval with a traditional banded design in mixed techniques, complete with plain weave backs.
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 pair are 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. It is rare to find an original pair still complete with their backs.
The chuval are in good condition with light even wear, The is an old patch repair to the face of one chuval, there are some small historic areas of staining from tribal use to the backs. (These are reflected in the price).
Stock Number: D-0987/8.
A pair of antique Tekke Turkmen 'Kizil' chuval with a traditional banded design in mixed techniques, complete with plain weave backs.
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 pair are 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. It is rare to find an original pair still complete with their backs.
The chuval are in good condition with light even wear, The is an old patch repair to the face of one chuval, there are some small historic areas of staining from tribal use to the backs. (These are reflected in the price).
Stock Number: D-0987/8.
£1,450
| $1,939 USD | €1,699 EUR
AN OUTSTANDING PAIR OF ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN ...
Item Ref
D-0989/90
Size: 4ft 7in x 2ft 5in (140 x 74cm) each.
A pair of antique Tekke Turkmen 'Kizil' chuval with a traditional banded design in mixed techniques, complete with plain weave backs.
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 pair are 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. It is rare to find an original pair still complete with their backs.
The chuval are in excellent condition with light even wear, there are some small historic areas of staining from tribal use to the backs. The sides have been strengthened at some time during their use.
Stock Number: D-0989/90.
A pair of antique Tekke Turkmen 'Kizil' chuval with a traditional banded design in mixed techniques, complete with plain weave backs.
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 pair are 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. It is rare to find an original pair still complete with their backs.
The chuval are in excellent condition with light even wear, there are some small historic areas of staining from tribal use to the backs. The sides have been strengthened at some time during their use.
Stock Number: D-0989/90.
£2,500
| $3,343 USD | €2,929 EUR
ANTIQUE CHODOR TURKMEN TORBA FACE WITH ERTMEN ...
Item Ref
D-0974
Size: 4ft 7in x 1ft 4in (140 x 40cm)
Antique Chodor Turkmen torba face with the ertmen gul design.
Circa 1880.
This is an interesting torba which belongs to a well documented group of Chodor weavings from the 2nd half of the 19th century. The torba has four Chodor ertmen guls each containing a star. The colour palette is typical for this group of weavings.
The torba is in fair condition with some wear, heavy in places with low pile, there are losses to the sides and ends.
Stock Number: D-0974.
Antique Chodor Turkmen torba face with the ertmen gul design.
Circa 1880.
This is an interesting torba which belongs to a well documented group of Chodor weavings from the 2nd half of the 19th century. The torba has four Chodor ertmen guls each containing a star. The colour palette is typical for this group of weavings.
The torba is in fair condition with some wear, heavy in places with low pile, there are losses to the sides and ends.
Stock Number: D-0974.
£495
| $662 USD | €580 EUR
ANTIQUE AFGHAN TAIMANI SISTAN BALUCH SEH MIHRAB ...
Item Ref
D-0526
Size: 4ft 7in x 2ft 9in (140 x 84cm).
Antique Afghan Taimani Sistan Baluch 'Seh (Three) Mihrab' prayer rug.
Circa 1900.
This is a good example of a seh-mihrab (three mihrab) prayer rug by the Taimani Baluch, the rug is well drawn and has an 'earthy' soft colour palette. The Taimani Baluch were semi nomadic in the Sistan Provence of Western Afghanistan, this design of prayer rug is unique to them.
Stock Number: DS-0526.
Antique Afghan Taimani Sistan Baluch 'Seh (Three) Mihrab' prayer rug.
Circa 1900.
This is a good example of a seh-mihrab (three mihrab) prayer rug by the Taimani Baluch, the rug is well drawn and has an 'earthy' soft colour palette. The Taimani Baluch were semi nomadic in the Sistan Provence of Western Afghanistan, this design of prayer rug is unique to them.
Stock Number: DS-0526.
£295
| $395 USD | €346 EUR
ANTIQUE AFGHAN BALUCH PRAYER RUG WITH LOTUS ...
Item Ref
D-0572
Size: 4ft 2in x 3ft 2in (127 x 96cm).
Antique Afghan Baluch prayer rug of with repeat lotus leaf design. The rug has a soft colour palette and excellent wool. Original kilim end finishes at both ends.
Circa 1920.
Stock Number: D-0572.
Antique Afghan Baluch prayer rug of with repeat lotus leaf design. The rug has a soft colour palette and excellent wool. Original kilim end finishes at both ends.
Circa 1920.
Stock Number: D-0572.
£295
| $395 USD | €346 EUR
ANTIQUE AFGHAN KIZIL AYAK MOSQUE PRAYER RUG, ...
Item Ref
D-0666
Size: 4ft 0in x 2ft 9in (121 x 85cm).
Antique Afghan Kizil Ayak mosque prayer rug of interesting design, note the large hanging lantern or oil incense burner to the centre of the field.
Circa 1920.
Stock Number: D-0666.
Antique Afghan Kizil Ayak mosque prayer rug of interesting design, note the large hanging lantern or oil incense burner to the centre of the field.
Circa 1920.
Stock Number: D-0666.
£295
| $395 USD | €346 EUR
ANTIQUE AFGHAN KIZIL AYAK VILLAGE RUG OF ...
Item Ref
D-0671
Size: 3ft 6in x 2ft 5in (106 x 74cm).
Antique Afghan Kizil Ayak village prayer rug of interesting mosque design, note the extensive use of undyed white wool throughout the rug. A rug of small size.
Circa 1920.
Stock Number: D-0671.
Antique Afghan Kizil Ayak village prayer rug of interesting mosque design, note the extensive use of undyed white wool throughout the rug. A rug of small size.
Circa 1920.
Stock Number: D-0671.
£295
| $395 USD | €346 EUR
ANTIQUE AFGHAN KIZIL AYAK MOSQUE PRAYER RUG, ...
Item Ref
D-0673
Size: 4ft 6in x 2ft 6in (137 x 76cm).
Antique Afghan Kizil Ayak mosque prayer rug of classic design, note the mosques drawn in each of the top corners and the unusual ivory ground main border.
Circa 1920.
Stock Number: D-0673.
Antique Afghan Kizil Ayak mosque prayer rug of classic design, note the mosques drawn in each of the top corners and the unusual ivory ground main border.
Circa 1920.
Stock Number: D-0673.
£295
| $395 USD | €346 EUR
ANTIQUE AFGHAN VILLAGE PRAYER RUG WITH INTERESTING ...
Item Ref
D-0470
Size: 4ft 9in x 2ft 9in (146 x 84cm).
Antique Afghan village prayer rug with an interesting variation of the 'Seh (Three) Mihrab' design. Note the oak leaf border.
Circa 1920.
Stock Number: D-0470.
Antique Afghan village prayer rug with an interesting variation of the 'Seh (Three) Mihrab' design. Note the oak leaf border.
Circa 1920.
Stock Number: D-0470.
£295
| $395 USD | €346 EUR
ANTIQUE AFGHAN BALUCH RUG WITH TRADITIONAL SEH ...
Item Ref
D-0505
Size: 4ft 7in x 2ft 11in (140 x 90cm).
Antique Afghan Baluch prayer rug with traditional 'Seh (Three) Mihrab' design. The rug is very well drawn with an excellent colour palette.
Circa 1920.
Stock Number: D-0505.
Antique Afghan Baluch prayer rug with traditional 'Seh (Three) Mihrab' design. The rug is very well drawn with an excellent colour palette.
Circa 1920.
Stock Number: D-0505.
£295
| $395 USD | €346 EUR
ANTIQUE AFGHAN VILLAGE PRAYER RUG WITH CLASSIC ...
Item Ref
D-0468
Size: 3ft 11in x 2ft 9in (120 x 83cm).
Antique Afghan village prayer rug with classic 'Seh (Three) Mihrab' design. Note the original decorated end finishes.
Circa 1920.
Stock Number: D-0468.
Antique Afghan village prayer rug with classic 'Seh (Three) Mihrab' design. Note the original decorated end finishes.
Circa 1920.
Stock Number: D-0468.
£295
| $395 USD | €346 EUR
ANTIQUE AFGHAN VILLAGE PRAYER RUG, 'SEH MIHRAB' ...
Item Ref
D-0386
Size: 4ft 1in x 2ft 6in (124 x 76cm).
Antique Afghan village prayer rug of 'seh mihrab' (three mihrab) design. Note the long original kilim ends and interesting colour palette.
Circa 1920.
Stock Number: D-0386.
Antique Afghan village prayer rug of 'seh mihrab' (three mihrab) design. Note the long original kilim ends and interesting colour palette.
Circa 1920.
Stock Number: D-0386.
£295
| $395 USD | €346 EUR
ANTIQUE AFGHAN VILLAGE PRAYER RUG, RAMS HORN ...
Item Ref
D-0396
Size: 4ft 5in x 2ft 8in (134 x 80cm).
Antique Afghan village prayer rug with rams horn mihrab, note the three stars either side. The rug has very well made kilim end finishes with an unusual weft work box design.
Circa 1920.
Stock Number: D-0396.
Antique Afghan village prayer rug with rams horn mihrab, note the three stars either side. The rug has very well made kilim end finishes with an unusual weft work box design.
Circa 1920.
Stock Number: D-0396.
£295
| $395 USD | €346 EUR
ANTIQUE AFGHAN BALUCH PRAYER RUG WITH LOTUS ...
Item Ref
D-0424
Size: 4ft 9in x 2ft 5in (144 x 74cm).
Antique Afghan Baluch prayer rug of with repeat lotus leaf design.
Circa 1920.
Stock Number: D-0424.
Antique Afghan Baluch prayer rug of with repeat lotus leaf design.
Circa 1920.
Stock Number: D-0424.
£295
| $395 USD | €346 EUR
ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN 'KIZIL' CHUVAL WITH BACK, ...
Item Ref
D-0993
Size: 4ft 0in x 2ft 7in (122 x 79cm).
Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Kizil' chuval with a traditional banded design in mixed techniques, complete with original back.
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. This example is complete with the original plain ivory back, this has been opened at the sides for display.
The chuval is in excellent condition with light even wear, there are some small historic areas of staining from tribal use to the back along with some interesting embroidered decoration.
Stock Number: D-0993.
Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Kizil' chuval with a traditional banded design in mixed techniques, complete with original back.
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. This example is complete with the original plain ivory back, this has been opened at the sides for display.
The chuval is in excellent condition with light even wear, there are some small historic areas of staining from tribal use to the back along with some interesting embroidered decoration.
Stock Number: D-0993.
SOLD
ANTIQUE AFGHAN VILLAGE PRAYER RUG OF 'MUSHWANI' ...
Item Ref
D-0520
Size: 3ft 11in x 2ft 8in (120 x 81cm).
Antique Afghan village prayer of 'Mushwani' design, three linked medallions with small rams horn devices at the top. Note the very interesting and unusual main border.
Circa 1920.
Stock Number: D-0520.
Antique Afghan village prayer of 'Mushwani' design, three linked medallions with small rams horn devices at the top. Note the very interesting and unusual main border.
Circa 1920.
Stock Number: D-0520.
SOLD
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