Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Antique Soumak Carpet, Kuba Region, Eastern Caucasus, Last Quarter 19th Century.
Antique Kurdish Rug, Kurdistan, Mid 19th Century.
Antique 19th Century Afshar Rug.
Antique Gabbeh, Luri Tribes, Luristan, Circa 1850.
Antique Flat-Weave, Afshar Nomads, South Persia, Circa 1900.
Antique Qashqa'i Tribal Rug, Circa 1900.
Antique Timuri Tribal Rug, Borderlands of Eastern Persia / Western Afghanistan, Circa 1850.
Antique Shahsevan Bag-Face, Moghan Region, Azerbaijan, Circa mid 19th century.
Antique Ru Korssi, Luri Nomads, Luristan, Circa 1900.

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).