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Since 1975 I have been studying and collecting unusual Old World weavings A.K.A. "oriental rugs and kilims",from all areas, always looking for originality and improvisation. Alternate email address: jbatki@twcny.rr.com

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    John Batki
    Afshar, 152 x 185 cm. / 50 x 75 inches. Ascending geometrically stylized, heraldic motifs on a midnight blue ground. Late ... read more
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    Anatolian small kelim with rare ensi-like design, now at a reduced price. Please email johnbatki@gmail.com
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    Antique Baluch Stepped Diamonds Lattice rug, 33 x 58 inches. Outlines in camel hair. -- Kilimology views authentic Old World rugs and ... read more
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    Antique 19th century Shirvan or Shahsavan non-niche prayer rug, 102 x 147 cm. a rare instance of a knotted pile weaving with ... read more
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    Majestic Antique Baluch main carpet with a sparkling diversity of Guls, 4'8" x 8'4". With moderate wear, a sound foundation and robust ... read more
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    price:  USD 1,800.-

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    Petite antique Baluch prayer rug with 297 Botehs on ivory field, 26 x 47 inches. usd 2,600.- Please inspect my other antique ... read more
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    price:  USD 2,600.-

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    Antique Baluch prayer rug, 213 Botehs on Ivory. 36 x 51 inches. usd 1,350.- Please inspect my other antique Baluch rugs posted ... read more
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    price:  USD 1,350.-

  • John Batki
    Antique Baloch wool rug with geometric motif in diamond grid pattern outlined with camel hair, 33 x 58 inches / 83 x ... read more
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    Antique Baluch symmetrically knotted wool rug with Interlocking Geometric Motifs in Grid Repeat forming a complex reciprocal pattern, 33 x 64 inches ... read more
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    Baloch main carpet with Archaic Guls in a Reciprocal Grid pattern, 4'4" x 7'. a meaty and heavy floor rug with an ethereal ... read more
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    Petite antique TransCaucasus region probably Shirvan / Azerbaijan niche-less meditation rug, 40 x 58 inches / 102 x 147 cm. with 3 ... read more
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    price:  USD 3,600.-

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    Antique Afshar or Lori Bakhtiari Persian tribal panel, 5'3" x 2'2", wool and cotton extra weft pattern on foundation of white cotton ... read more
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    Baluch Bonanza #2: detail of exemplary, classic antique Baluch prayer rug, 3 Trees on Camel Field speckled with many small particles,31 x ... read more
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    price:  USD 1,650.- including shipping in the U.S.

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    Baluch Bonannza #1: Classic antique Baluch Tree on Camel Field prayer rug, 89 x 163 cm / 35 x 64 inches. In ... read more
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    price:  USd 1,125.- including shipping in the U.S.

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    Antique Anatolian small kilim with 2 Boxes, 48 x 68 inches / 122 x 173 cm. Several small holes, sides rough; Mounted ... read more
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    Unusual Antique Anatolian small kelim with Turkmen ensi-like design, 50 x 72 inches. Small old reweave at upper left corner; small holes, ... read more
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    price:  USD 1,750.-

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    Anatolian Kilim Bonanza: Central Anatolian 3-Panel kilim fragment, 19th century, 50 x 74 inches, professionally cleaned by r. mann. usd 850.- including ... read more
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    Anatolian Kilim Bonanza: Antique Anatolian prayer kilim, probably Sivas region, 45 x 65 inches. Authentic folk weaving, decent condition for age, repairs ... read more
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    price:  USD 950.-plus shipping

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    Anatolian Kilim Bonanza: Outstanding antique SouthEast Anatolia Malatya region small kilim, 46 x 63 inches. usd 1,250.- please see other kilims among ... read more
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    Anatolian Kilim Bonanza: Exceptional NorthEast Anatolia Erzurum long kilim, 53 x 163 inches. Dated 1845. Excellent condition. usd 3900.- please check ... read more
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    price:  USD 3,900.-

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    Anatolian Kilim Bonanza: Antique Central Anatolian prayer kilim, with classic empty red niche. 41 x 59 inches. Excellent condition. Formerly Jim ... read more
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    price:  USD 2,700.-

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    Anatolian Kilim Bonanaza: Central Anatolian prayer kilim, 110 x 190 cm / 43 x 75 inches. a brilliant folk art improvisation, using ... read more
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    Anatolian Kilim Bonanza: Early and tired Obruk Elibelinde kilim fragment seeking rest,and stabilization, 114 x 234 cm. One of the oldest of ... read more
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    Early Baluch Guls in Hexagon lattice small rug with heavy even wear. Viewed on the verso it can be enjoyed as a ... read more
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    price:  USD 325.- includes shipping

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    Antique Anatolian prayer rug with octagon above niche, 112x 191 cm. Early 19th century. a similar examople in Rainer Kreissl, Gates to ... read more
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    price:  USD 295.- including shipping in the US

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    lost / stolen Baluch mall rug, usps Priority Mail shipped 28 May 2024. It is a unique piece and will turn ... read more
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    Antique Anatolian long kelim with 4 Animate Hexagon Medallions, woven in 2 strips sewn together, 152 x 353 cm. Excellent condition. Purchased ... read more
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    price:  USD 1,900.-

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    Early yastik with silk and metallic thread embroidery on fine cotton plain weave, 58 x 101 cm. Intriguing piece from some province ... read more
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    Antique Baluch Prayer tug, 83 x 142 cm. "Flocks of Leaves" is my code name for this unique variation on the Tree ... read more
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    Unique Baluch squarish panel with Heraldic motifs. 74 x 84 cm. Source: Edelman galleries, early 1980s. johnbatki@gmail.com
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    Antique Baluch prayer rug with 9 Trees. 98 x 117 cm. Formerly Dr. Fisher Collection, Blacksburg va Museum. Sold by Col. Jacobsen ... read more
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    Early Yomud tent band fragment, 44 x 71 cm. usd 550.- includes shipping in u.s. Please inquire johnbatki@gmail.com
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    Rare Youmud mini-ensi wedding rug No.2. Chodor-ish color palette. Please email johnbatki@gmail.com sold
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    Very rare Yomud Turkmen ensi-like wedding rug. Please email johnbatki@gmail.com sold
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    Rare Yomud Goklan bag face. Please email johnbatki@gmail.com sold
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    Rare antique Beshir Middle Amu Darya panel, ex-DeCredico collection via Edelman auction nyc early 1980s. usd 650.- includes shipping in the ... read more
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    Rare Antique Charshangu Middle Amu Darya torba. usd 825.- includes shipping in the u.s. Please check out my other antique Turkmen tribal ... read more
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    price:  USD 825. - includes shipping in the U.S.

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    Very fine antique Tekke torba with 2 Salor guls, complete with kilim back and woven strap. -- usd 950.- includes shipping in ... read more
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    Kuba "Sport" fragment. Lower end rewoven. usd 875.- includes shipping in u.s. Please check out my other antique village and nomad rugs ... read more
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    price:  USD 875.- includes shipping

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    Small Avar rug, 19th century. usd 650.- includes shipping in u.s. -- Please check out my other antique Caucasus village ... read more
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    Antique 19th century Beshir small rug with stacked Guls, great greens. 130 x 185 cm. 51 x 73 in. usd ... read more
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    Antique Tekke juval, 122 x 71 cm. 48 x 28 in. a 19th century piece in good condition, unrestored, with ... read more
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    price:  USD 1,200.- including shipping in the US

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    Anti que Anatolian Carnation kilim fragment, possibly Sarkisla, 160 x 257 cm. usd 1,550.- Please check out my other antique Anatolian ... read more
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    Antique 19th century Central Anatolian long kelim, 163 x 312 cm. In very good condition; skillfully reduced (cut and shut) at top ... read more
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    price:  USD 1,750.- plus shipping

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    Antique 19th century Obruk kilim fragment, 64 x 170 cm. usd 550.-including shipping in the us. Please check out my other ... read more
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    Antique 19th century Rabat Moroccan carpet fragment, 197 x 117 cm. Two ends of a carpet sewn together. usd 950.- johnbatki@gmail.com
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    Antique 19th century Ada Milas carpet with unusual archaic design and faded fuchsine dye. Mostly even low pile, a couple of holes, ... read more
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    Silk Tree of Life prayer kilim, Anatolia, probably Kaiseri, 85 x 138 cm. -- Ex John Collins. usd 1,100.- johnbatki@gmail.com
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