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Persian Sennah Rugs

Senneh (Senna) rugs were finely woven in the second half of the 19th century by the peoples of Persian Kurdistan. Interesting, colourful designs were created using woollen hand knotting, often on a multi coloured silk foundation. Here are a selection of …

Persian Sarouk Carpets

A selection of highly decorative, late 19th Persian Sarouk Carpets from the Arak (Sultanabad) district of North West Persia, finely hand knotted in wool, in wonderful, original condition. These are beautiful works of art in the traditional manner to enhance the floors of your reception …

Caucasian Perepedil Carpets

    A group of superb rugs hand woven in wool during the latter part of the 19thcentury, in the Kuba district of the Caucasus (Azerbaijan), close to the Caspian Sea, known as “Perepedil” rugs. All four examples shown here are …

NEEDLEWORK COLLECTION

This beautiful example from the mid 19th century has lovely colourful floral bouquets in a latticework pattern.   The carpets below are English Needleworks dating from the mid-19th century. All in excellent condition these exquisite carpets will enhance your living …

Sultanabad “Ziegler” Carpets

Persian Sultanabad “Ziegler” Carpets  hand-knotted in woollen pile, circa 1880 These highly decorative so-called “Ziegler Carpets” were woven on looms in the city of Sultanabad in the district of Arak. A British firm of Swiss origin, Messrs Ziegler and Company of …

Chinese Carpets

We feature here a selection of highly desirable Chinese carpets. These beautifully hand knotted woollen pieces are more often than not in shades of blue, ivory and yellow. Chinese Ningxia Carpet 505cm x 323cm Circa 1850 £15,000 This carpet from the …

Gallery Carpets

We are pleased to showcase three exceptional woollen Gallery Carpets, all of which have great appeal and are in their original condition. Caucasian Karabagh Carpet Circa 1880 584cm x 200cm Persian Bidjar Carpet Circa 1880 492cm x 248cm Persian Fereghan …

Special Aubusson Rugs

Featured here is a collection of French 19th century Aubusson tapestry woven rugs chosen for their beauty and finesse. The exquisite floral designs, often in pastel colours have returned to fashion in todays decorative homes.    

Barbra Streisand’s love of antique rugs

This fabulous article appeared in the Evening Standard this week – a wonderful piece about a wonderful woman, Miss Barbra Streisand. The article followed her interview with Zoe Ball on the Radio 2 Breakfast Show earlier that day. Ms Streisand …