Age: Late 19th century Condition: Uneven pile, corrosion to browns in places, heavier down one border, sides and ends original, minor repairs to selvedge in places. A couple of minor […]
Raffia dancing skirt #20023
Antique Raffia panel from DRC, formerly Zaire. These intricate works of art were used as dance skirts. The red colour implies a royal connection. Size: 8ft 8in x 2ft 6in […]
East Anatolian Yuruk Carpet #20021
Vintage East Anatolian Turkish ‘yuruk’ long carpet. Pure wool. Size: 9ft 4” x 3ft 11” 285cm x 120cm. Condition: uneven wear, repairs in places Age: Mid 20th century Condition: Very […]
Qashqai Lion Rug #20020
Qashqai gabbeh lion rug. Pure wool. Sides and ends secured. Clean and ready to use. Size: 206cm x 107cm. Age: Late 20th century Condition: Very good even pile, sides and […]
Shulaver Kazak rug #20019
Shulaver Kazak long rug. Size: 220cm x 90cm Condition: sides and ends with losses, pile low but even. Undergoing restoration and conservation. Age: Late 19th century Condition: sides and ends […]
Anatolian Rashwan kilim #20018
A stunning and venerable Turkish Anatolian Rashwan kilim. 19th century. Pure wool. All natural colours. Wonderful woven details. Size; 10ft 7in x 5ft 1in. No apparent restoration. Good condition. Age: […]
Warps Wefts Whispers Exhibition and Book Launch – Review
The exhibition and Book Launch, at Birdwood House Gallery in Totnes, Devon, was a resounding success. Over £500 was raised for good causes, namely a clean water project in a […]
Warps Wefts Whispers – Dominic Orr Exhibition and Book Launch
Antique Uzbek felted wool and embroidered floor-cover, detail Monday October 21st – Saturday November 2nd 2024 From 10.00am – 4.00pm daily Dominic will be returning to Birdwood Gallery, 44 High […]
Ersari rug #20017
Late 19th-century Ersari Turkmen fragment – has damage. Rich, soft, warm colours, wool feels very soft. Age: Late 19th century Condition: Moth damage in places, bottom border reattached, part of […]