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magnificent melas
very unusual size
2'10 by 4'3 ft
beautiful colors
melas doesn't come in this size in general
not even one knot missing in the field
the ... read more
Oriental Carpet and Textile Studies vii: Selected Papers from icoc x, Washington 2003 and icoc xi, Istanbul 2007
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Shahsavan silk cicm fragment. Cm 48x132. Second half 19th century. Great colors.
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tc375 This antique Chinese silk textile wall hanging is embroidered with mounted soldiers carrying banners across a mountainous terrain. Silk background ... read more
Rare embroidered Caucasian verneh panel showing caravans of animals , some bearing riders, others
carrying goods, early 19th. century, vibrant natural colors, ... read more
Quilt(Ralli)of Snake Charmer's of the Sami Faqir From Sindh Region of Pakistan.Perfect example of the quilting.condition is Perfect.Circa 1900.Its size is 145cm ... read more
1963 Nicholas Sursock Museum Rug Exhibition catalogue. English, French and Arabic texts. a numbered copy of that scarce book. 220 pages, 23 ... read more
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Chinese Yi Ethnic Minority Jacket from Yunnan Province approx 70 years old
Textile is handwoven from indigenous plant fiber. The fibers are ... read more
Anatolian Prayer kilim from Gomurgen in the Kayseri region. Finely woven, very good drawing and in good condition with limited small repairs. ... read more
#emt 139 Chinese Miao Ethnic Minority Embroidered and Batiked Woman Festival Jacket
This jacket top was the traditional hand made costume worn by ... read more
a jewel-like antique central Anatolian çiçim from Konya with an interesting border like a Cappadocian chimney prayer kilim. Fine embroidered soft wool ... read more
An interesting and unusual antique Anatolian kilim sofra from the village of Hotamis near Konya. Tightly woven, fine kilim with charming primitive ... read more
