Antique Corridor Carpet, Feraghan, North-West Persia.
Item Ref
BM2206
This beautiful corridor carpet has a stunning madder-red field comprising five central lozenges in shades of dark-green, pea-green and ivory. Made in the Feraghan region of north-west Persia circa 1900, both ends of the red field contain small, stylised birds and what appear to be combs symbolising cleanliness. The carpet is in very good condition with both ends complete and no restoration whatsoever.
Size: 3.00m x 1.35m (9' 10" x 4' 5").
Size: 3.00m x 1.35m (9' 10" x 4' 5").
£2,500
Antique Soumak Carpet, Lesghi Region, South Daghestan, ...
Item Ref
BM2295
A most attractive Soumak carpet in very good overall condition with just a few minor repairs.
Woven in soumak technique in the Lesghi area of South Daghestan in the eastern Caucasus around 1900, the simple use of natural reds and blues makes for a handsome and decorative carpet.
Size: 3.80m x 2.20m (12' 6" x 7' 3")
Woven in soumak technique in the Lesghi area of South Daghestan in the eastern Caucasus around 1900, the simple use of natural reds and blues makes for a handsome and decorative carpet.
Size: 3.80m x 2.20m (12' 6" x 7' 3")
£2,500
Antique Kilim, Qashqa'i Tribes, Fars Province, South-West ...
Item Ref
BM2280
I think this has to be one of my favourite Qashqa'i kilims of all time! Bold yet with subtle, vegetable colours throughout, it has a huge presence.
Made circa 1870-1880, no later, the kilim comprises diagonal bands of golden-yellow, rose-red, aubergine and a band woven in white cotton.
In very good condition albeit with a few minor areas of restoration, this is a fantastic kilim and has to be seen to appreciate the beauty in the colours. I love it!
Size: 3.05 x 1.46m (10' 0" x 4' 10").
Made circa 1870-1880, no later, the kilim comprises diagonal bands of golden-yellow, rose-red, aubergine and a band woven in white cotton.
In very good condition albeit with a few minor areas of restoration, this is a fantastic kilim and has to be seen to appreciate the beauty in the colours. I love it!
Size: 3.05 x 1.46m (10' 0" x 4' 10").
£3,500
Antique Kilim/Flat-Weave, Tribes of Avar, Davaghin, Daghestan, ...
Item Ref
BM2261
This striking flat-weave or kilim was woven by the weavers of Avar in the environs of Daghestan and dated 1939 in both the Solar and Islamic calendars in the top left and right areas of the blue field.
The glowing indigo-blue ground contains two vertical rows of what appears to be large zoomorphic shapes and surrounded by stylised birds and animals. What is particularly stunning is the main soft-cream border with its depiction of a continuous, powerful 'birds-heads' design in red.
The tiny inscription in the top border reads in Azeri 'ajam' which means 'hungry'!
The flat-weaves or kilims of Avar are rare and this fabulous piece is in excellent, complete condition.
Size: 3.05 x 1.55m (10' 0" x 5' 1").
The glowing indigo-blue ground contains two vertical rows of what appears to be large zoomorphic shapes and surrounded by stylised birds and animals. What is particularly stunning is the main soft-cream border with its depiction of a continuous, powerful 'birds-heads' design in red.
The tiny inscription in the top border reads in Azeri 'ajam' which means 'hungry'!
The flat-weaves or kilims of Avar are rare and this fabulous piece is in excellent, complete condition.
Size: 3.05 x 1.55m (10' 0" x 5' 1").
£4,500
Antique 'tacheh' (wheat sack), Lori-Bakhtiari Tribes, The ...
Item Ref
BM2284
This stunning 'tacheh' or wheat-sack was once used for containing wheat but has now been opened-up to show the complete weaving for wall-hanging purposes. Made by Luri-Bakhtiari nomads in the Chahar Mahal region of western Persia circa 1900, the tacheh contains a central, knotted-pile bottle-shape in the centre and what appears to be a large red/green flower. Each tacheh has a different knotted-pile design which relates to the family that made it. The last woven tachehs survived into the 1940s but when plastic sacks and gunny sacks arrived in the bazaars of Iran from the West, there was no longer a need to make them! This one and the others on my website are amongst the last remaining survivors of this lost art.
Size: 1.04m x 1.07m (3' 5" x 3' 6").
Size: 1.04m x 1.07m (3' 5" x 3' 6").
£1,400
Antique 'chuval' (storage-bag), Qashqa'i Nomads, Fars Province, ...
Item Ref
BM2276
Illustrated in my 3rd edition 'Tribal Rugs - Treasures of the Black Tent', this magnificent storage-bag was woven in intricate complementary weft-weave technique by Qashqa'i nomads during the last quarter of the nineteenth century in Fars Province, south-west Persia.
The work, as described in my book, is exemplary, bearing in mind the bag was an everyday utilitarian item, used to contain and transport clothes, bedding, pots and pans etc. and shows the skill and artistry that went into making these bags. The sides, handles and loops at the top are bound in strong goat-hair for resilience.
This is a rare and beautiful work of nomadic art which has been in my personal collection for many years and to which I have now decided to part with - rather sadly!
Size: 90cm x 69cm (3' 0" x 2' 3").
The work, as described in my book, is exemplary, bearing in mind the bag was an everyday utilitarian item, used to contain and transport clothes, bedding, pots and pans etc. and shows the skill and artistry that went into making these bags. The sides, handles and loops at the top are bound in strong goat-hair for resilience.
This is a rare and beautiful work of nomadic art which has been in my personal collection for many years and to which I have now decided to part with - rather sadly!
Size: 90cm x 69cm (3' 0" x 2' 3").
£1,450
Antique 'tubreh' (storage-bag), Kordi Tribes of Darreh ...
Item Ref
BM2339
A rare and stunning small storage-bag or 'tubreh' made by a weaver who belonged to the Kordi tribes of Darreh Gaz in Khorasan Province, north-eastern Persia, circa 1880.
The face is woven in weft-wrapping technique using the most fabulous, glossy, vegetable-dye wool which literally sings, and the back in narrow-coloured bands of plain-weave.
Today, these bags are extremely rare and I was lucky to receive it from a friend in Khorassan very recently, before the Israeli strikes and lockdown of shipping facilities in Iran.
A very collectable bag.
Size: 46cm x 30cm (1' 6" x 1' 0").
The face is woven in weft-wrapping technique using the most fabulous, glossy, vegetable-dye wool which literally sings, and the back in narrow-coloured bands of plain-weave.
Today, these bags are extremely rare and I was lucky to receive it from a friend in Khorassan very recently, before the Israeli strikes and lockdown of shipping facilities in Iran.
A very collectable bag.
Size: 46cm x 30cm (1' 6" x 1' 0").
£850
Antique Afshar Tribal Rug, Neiriz Region, Kerman ...
Item Ref
BM2249
The dark indigo-blue ground comprises a central, stylized flower with two vases of flowers emanating from each end.
Particularly attractive and charming are the madder-red spandrels, each containing stylised birds and animals. The natural colours throughout are sublime and the lustrous wool just glows.
Size: 2.00 x 1.58m (6' 6" x 5' 2").
Particularly attractive and charming are the madder-red spandrels, each containing stylised birds and animals. The natural colours throughout are sublime and the lustrous wool just glows.
Size: 2.00 x 1.58m (6' 6" x 5' 2").
£3,500
Antique Timuri Prayer-Rug, Dokhtar-e-Qazi Tribe, Khaf Region, ...
Item Ref
BM2308
This beautiful Timuri prayer rug was made by the Dokhtar-e-Qazi sub-tribe, living in the environs of Khaf on the borderlands on north-eastern Persia and north-western Afghanistan and made circa 1900.
The rug has natural camel-hair field comprising stylised 'trees of life' rising to a pointed mihrab which is a common Dokhtar-e-Qazi symbol. The mihrab is surrounded by tiny shrubs on a cochineal-dye background.
The hand-panels are also in natural camel-hair and can be seen linking over the top of the rug. Although, possibly not clear in the photos, the tiny 'X' symbols surrounding the mihrab, have some highlighted in yellow cotton.
Also, in the lower field, there is a line of cochineal-dye silk knots, suggesting this namazlyk was a highly-prized possession or made for someone of importance.
In near-mint condition other than a tiny repair in the lower border, which will be re-done expertly, the namazlyk is complete with chevron-design, kilim skirts.
Size: 1.37 x 0.91m (4' 6" x 3' 0")
The rug has natural camel-hair field comprising stylised 'trees of life' rising to a pointed mihrab which is a common Dokhtar-e-Qazi symbol. The mihrab is surrounded by tiny shrubs on a cochineal-dye background.
The hand-panels are also in natural camel-hair and can be seen linking over the top of the rug. Although, possibly not clear in the photos, the tiny 'X' symbols surrounding the mihrab, have some highlighted in yellow cotton.
Also, in the lower field, there is a line of cochineal-dye silk knots, suggesting this namazlyk was a highly-prized possession or made for someone of importance.
In near-mint condition other than a tiny repair in the lower border, which will be re-done expertly, the namazlyk is complete with chevron-design, kilim skirts.
Size: 1.37 x 0.91m (4' 6" x 3' 0")
£2,750
Antique Afshar Tribal Rug, Neiriz Region, Kerman ...
Item Ref
BM2275
A spectacular rug made by the Afshar tribes of the Neiriz region, Kerman Province, southern Persia circa 1900.
The rug comprises a large madder-red central sun-flower on a beautiful glowing indigo-blue ground and surrounded by four smaller sun-flowers. Note also the vases containing small, ivory flowers emanating from both top and bottom of the field. The overall palette of natural colours is simply magnificent and the condition of the rug is excellent with soft, lustrous pile.
A fabulous rug.
Size: 1.90m x 1.38m (6' 3" x 4' 6").
The rug comprises a large madder-red central sun-flower on a beautiful glowing indigo-blue ground and surrounded by four smaller sun-flowers. Note also the vases containing small, ivory flowers emanating from both top and bottom of the field. The overall palette of natural colours is simply magnificent and the condition of the rug is excellent with soft, lustrous pile.
A fabulous rug.
Size: 1.90m x 1.38m (6' 3" x 4' 6").
£3,300
Antique Bread-Sofreh, Kamo Region, Central Persia.
Item Ref
BM2315
The bread sofreh, as the name implies, was used untirely for kneading the dough to make the delicious Persian bread (lavash).
This large and beautiful sofreh was woven in the environs of Kamo in central Persia during the last quarter of the 19th century and is in excellent condition for its age.
Today, in modern homes, the bread sofreh makes a stunning floor covering.
Size: 1.70 x 1.60m (5' 7" x 5' 3").
This large and beautiful sofreh was woven in the environs of Kamo in central Persia during the last quarter of the 19th century and is in excellent condition for its age.
Today, in modern homes, the bread sofreh makes a stunning floor covering.
Size: 1.70 x 1.60m (5' 7" x 5' 3").
£1,750
Antique Baladan (spoon-bag), Qashqa'i Tribes, Fars Province, ...
Item Ref
BM2332
The 'baladan' in Persian is a container for wooden spoons, used in nomadic life.
This beautiful baladan, which is woven in extremely fine, multi-coloured, complementary weft-weave on both front and back faces, was made by Qashqa'i nomads in Fars Province, south-west Persia circa 1900-1920. The selveges are overbound in plain-weave, goat-hair with knotted-pile tufts, a most attractive feature.
Size: 47 x 31cm (1' 6.5" x 1' 0").
This beautiful baladan, which is woven in extremely fine, multi-coloured, complementary weft-weave on both front and back faces, was made by Qashqa'i nomads in Fars Province, south-west Persia circa 1900-1920. The selveges are overbound in plain-weave, goat-hair with knotted-pile tufts, a most attractive feature.
Size: 47 x 31cm (1' 6.5" x 1' 0").
£750
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