Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Antique Karaja Rug, Karaja, North-West Persia, Last Quarter 19th Century.
Antique Teke Turkmen Main Carpet, Akhal Oasis, Turkmenistan, Central Asia, Circa 1870-1880.
Antique Afshar Tribal Rug, Kerman Province, Circa 1860.
Antique Afshar Tribal Rug, Kerman Province, South Persia, Circa 1870.
Antique Baluch Tribal Rug, Khorassan Province, North-East Persia, Last Quarter 19th Century.
Antique Sariq Turkmen Chuval, Yolatan Oasis, Turkmenistan, 19th Century.
Antique Bag-Face, Shahsevan Tribes of Lowshan, Gilan Province, North-West Persia, circa 1850.
Antique Qashqa'i Tribal Rug, Fars Province, South-West Persia, Second Half 19th Century.
Antique Baluch Tribal Sofreh, Khorassan Province, North-East Persia, Last Quarter 19th Century.

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 becoming scarce but I still have copies available at the price of �50 plus postage.