Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Afshar Tribal Rug detail, last quarter 19th century.
Antique Kurdish Bijar Rug, Persian Kurdistan, Circa 1880-1900.
Antique Bergama Rug, Western Anatolia, Mid 19th Century.
Antique Timuri Half Saddle-Bag, Borderlands of East Persia / Western Afghanistan, Circa 1870 - 1880.
Antique Turkmen Kap, Yomut Tribe, Trans-Caspian Steppes, Turkmenistan, Central Asia, Circa 1850.
Antique Qashqa'i Tribal Rug, Circa 1900.
Antique Turkmen Engsi, Teke Tribes, Turkmenistan, Central Asia, Circa 1870-1880.
Antique Shahsevan Bag-Face, Moghan Region, Azerbaijan, Circa mid 19th century.
Antique Bread Sofreh, Afshar Nomads, Kerman Province, South Persia, Circa 1920.

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).