Some textile highlights from the exhibition, "Armenia!" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. The exhibition runs until January 13, 2019. ... read more
Antique, late 19th to very early 20th century, Ottoman Turkish embroidered sash textile. Natural linen based with embroidery of blue, salmon, orange, ... read more
West Timor | early 20th c ikat sash (sikap) | Indonesia
Indonesia, West Timor, Malaka, Manulea, 1920—1940
Commercial cotton and dyes, warp ... read more
Antique early Dokter-e-Qazi / Dokhtar-i-Gazi (Many spellings seem to exist.) prayer rug. Early example with small amount of white and yellow accents. ... read more
“Green calm below, blue quietness above.” John Greenleaf Whittier, Bordjalu (?) sleeping rug, Caucasus, 19th century, intact condition, full, meaty pile all ... read more
Khinkhab Ghaghra(Skirt),Real Zari Gold threads weaving on the silk,From Jamnagar,Gujarat, India. C.1900.The word Khinkhab, derived from the Persia,Mean's woven flower.Its size is ... read more
moroccan high atlas carpet which is exceptionally large and originates from the Ait Tamassine Berbers of the High Atlas between Marrakech and ... read more
Antique late 19th century / early 20th century Kirshehir yastik rug. Beautiful colors with a cochineal field and purple accents. All colors ... read more
nw Persian Carpet 10.3 x 5.10 circa 1900 .
This attractive kalay size piece mixes several design traditions.The main hexagonal medallions in red,orange ... read more
Naga Blanket with Cowrie Shells:
Fine, old and rare Chang Naga, three paneled body “prestige” cloth with anthropomorphic cowry shell design. The ... read more
