Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Antique Qashqa'i Rug, Fars Province, South-West Persia, 19th Century.
Antique Kurdish Rug from the Sa'uj Bulagh Region, Eastern Kurdistan, mid 19th Century.
Antique Qashqa'i Lion Gabbeh, Kashkuli Sub-Tribe, Fars Province, South-West Persia, Mid 19th Century.
Antique Qashqa'i - Shekarlu tribal rug, Fars Province, South-West Persia, 19th Century.
Rare Caucasian Shadda - Mid 19th Century
Antique Zilli, Shahsevan Nomads, Moghan Region, Azerbaijan, Last Quarter 19th Century.
Antique Baluch Rug, Ferdows Region, South-East Persia, 19th Century.
Antique Shirvan Rug, Eastern Caucasus, Circa 1900.
Old Tibetan 'dragon' Rug, Tibet, 20th Century.
19th Century Kurdish Rug from the Sa'uj Bulagh region of Eastern Kurdistan.

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).