Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Old Suzani, Nurata Region, Uzbekistan.
Antique Baluch 'cockerel' Bag-Face, Khorassan Region, North-East Persia, Circa 1870.
Antique Bakhtiari Rug, The Chahar Mahal, Western Persia, Circa 1900.
Antique Qashqa'i - Shekarlu tribal rug, Fars Province, South-West Persia, 19th Century.
Antique Takhte Shirvan Rug, Eastern Caucasus, Circa 1900.
Antique Bakhtiari Rug, The Chahar Mahal, Western Persia.
Antique Bergama Rug, Western Anatolia, 19th Century.
Antique Turkmen Engsi, Ersary Tribes, Middle Amu Darya Region, Turkmenistan, 19th Century.
Antique Teke Turkmen Rug, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.

Welcome to Brian MacDonald Rare Rugs & Carpets

These wonderful pieces demonstrate the consummate skill of the weavers of the 18th and 19th centuries, who produced beautiful works of art in primitive living conditions and hostile landscapes. The weavings show the rich colour palette of natural dyes, which have mellowed for over 100 years. The spontaneity of design and freedom of expression of the weaver makes each one of these rugs, carpets and tribal bags, a woven work of art.

The 3rd edition of my book 'Tribal Rugs - Treasures of the Black Tent' is available at the special discounted price of �40 plus postage (�49.95 retail price).