Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Antique Chondzoresk Rug, Karabagh Region, Southern Caucasus, Circa 1900.
Antique Talysh Rug, Caucasus, Circa 1870.
Antique Qashqa'i Rug, Rahimlu Sub-Tribe, Fars Province, South-West Persia, Dated 1902.
Antique Bread Sofreh, Bakhtiari Tribes, The Chahar Mahal, Western Persia, Circa 1910.
Antique Bread Sofreh, Afshar Nomads, Kerman Province, South Persia, Circa 1900.
Antique Kizyl Ayak Turkmen Chuval, Turkmenistan, Circa 1850.
Antique Teke Turkmen Rug, Turkmenistan, Circa 1870.
Antique Lesghi Rug, Eastern Caucasus, Last Quarter 19th Century.
Antique Prayer-Rug, Shirvan Region, Eastern Caucasus, Dated 1913.

Welcome to Brian MacDonald Rare Rugs & Carpets

These wonderful pieces demonstrate the consummate skill of the weavers of the 18th and 19th centuries, who produced beautiful works of art in primitive living conditions and hostile landscapes. The weavings show the rich colour palette of natural dyes, which have mellowed for over 100 years. The spontaneity of design and freedom of expression of the weaver makes each one of these rugs, carpets and tribal bags, a woven work of art.

The 3rd edition of my book 'Tribal Rugs - Treasures of the Black Tent' is becoming scarce but I still have copies available at the price of �50 plus postage.