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BELOUCH STORAGE BAG A very fine rare example from the Dokter-i-Ghazi sub-group north of Herat in western Afghanistan. Impeccable condition and complete. Reference 288. Size 95 x 50cms. €900.

BELOUCH STORAGE BAG Close up -- A very fine rare example from the Dokter-i-Ghazi sub-group north of Herat in western Afghanistan. Impeccable condition and complete. Reference 288. Size 95 x 50cms. €900.

MOROCCAN SOFFREH TRAPPING A rare old piece from the mid Atlas. The kelim is of goat hair upon which piled design has been woven with lustrous, naturally dyed wools. Reference 1456. Size 95 x 95cms. €650

MOROCCAN SOFFREH A rare old piece from the mid Atlas. The kelim is of goat hair upon which piled design has been woven with lustrous, naturally dyed wools. Reference 1456. Size 95 x 95cms. €650

AFGHAN STORAGE BAG An old and unusually large bag with magnificent workmanship and weave on both front and reverse sides. It is complete with the original fastening loops and originates from the town of Labijar, which is in north west Afghanistan. There appear to be no similar pieces published. Reference 297. 154 x 96cms. €1,250.

AFGHAN STORAGE BAG Reverse side - A rare and unusually large bag with magnificent workmanship and weave on both front and reverse sides. It is complete with the original fastening loops and originates from the town of Labijar, which is in north west Afghanistan. There appear to be no similar pieces published. Reference 297. 154 x 96cms. €1,250.

KURDISH SADDLE BAGS A rare semi-antique inscribed pair from north west Persia, complete and intact, with a portrayal of a shepherd and his goats, together with the date "1370" (AD 1950) and an inscription believed to be the name "Mokham" on the reverse. Reference 239. Size 106 x 60cms. €450.

KURDISH SADDLE BAGS A rare semi-antique inscribed pair from north west Persia, complete and intact, with a portrayal of a shepherd and his goats, together with the date "1370" (AD 1950) and an inscription believed to be the name "Mokham" on the reverse. Reference 239. Size 106 x 60cms. €450.

KURDISH SINGLE BAG A rare antique from north west Persia. The face consists of rows of kelim interspersed with rows of pile. Reference 294. Size 34 x 39cms. €450.

KURDISH SINGLE BAG A rare antique from north west Persia. The face consists of rows of kelim interspersed with rows of pile. Reference 294. Size 34 x 39cms. €450.

BELOUCH TRIBAL BAG FACE A rare semi-antique from the Jan begi sub-group of north west Afghanistan. Reference 295. Size 101 x 54cms. €650.

BELOUCH BAG FACE A fine rare semi-antique example from the Jan begi sub-group of north west Afghanistan. Reference 295. Size 101 x 54cms. €650.

BELOUCH SADDLEBAGS A rare, antique collectors item. These finely woven bags are ebroidered on the reverse with rows of goats and peacocks. The bags are in excellent condition and complete with the original goat hair fastening loops. They are probably from a beloulch group near Herat in north west Afghanistan, athough I bought them in the bazaar in Quetta. Ref. 290 Size 105x42 cms Price €850.-

BELOUCH SADDLEBAGS A rare, antique collectors item. These finely woven bags are ebroidered on the reverse with rows of goats and peacocks. The bags are in excellent condition and complete with the original goat hair fastening loops. They are probably from a beloulch group near Herat in north west Afghanistan, athough I bought them in the bazaar in Quetta. Ref. 290 Size 105x42 cms Price €850.-

KURDISH SADDLE BAG A rare semi-antique item from north west Persia, early 20th century. Pile, kelim and soumakh techniques are all used and it is complete with original fastening loops. Some white design is in cotton. Reference 255. Size 119 x 62cms. €650.

KURDISH SADDLE BAG A rare semi-antique item from north west Persia, early 20th century. Pile, kelim and soumakh techniques are all used and it is complete with original fastening loops. Some white design is in cotton. Reference 255. Size 119 x 62cms. €650.

KURDISH SADDLE BAG A rare semi-antique item from north west Persia, early 20th century. Pile, kelim and soumakh techniques are all used and it is complete with original fastening loops. Some white design is in cotton. Reference 255. Size 119 x 62cms. €650.

AFSHAR TRIBAL KELIM. Kilims of this format are known as Ru-Korsi and are part of the furnishings of the humble tents or huts of the Afshar nomads and villagers in south west Persia. This piece dates from the early 20th century and has a very pleasing colour combination. It is in excellent condition. Reference 1833. 117 x 120cms. €275.

AFSHAR TRIBAL KILIM. Kilims of this format are known as Ru-Korsi and are part of the furnishings of the humble tents or huts of the Afshar nomads and villagers in south west Persia. This piece dates from the early 20th century and has a very pleasing colour combination. It is in excellent condition. Reference 1833. 117 x 120cms. €275.

SEMI-ANTIQUE ERSARI JALOR - TENT BAG from the Ersari Turkomans in northern Afghanistan. Details are finely worked in silk, complete with original tying ropes and back. Reference 1588. Size 30 x 146cms. €360.

SEMI-ANTIQUE ERSARI JALOR - TENT BAG from the Ersari Turkomans in northern Afghanistan. Details are finely worked in silk, complete with original tying ropes and back. Reference 1588. Size 30 x 146cms. €360.

KASHKAI PERSIAN TRIBAL BAG A rare semi-antique example complete with original loops and in impeccable condition. Early 20th century. Reference 250. Size 71 x 51cms. €950

KASHKAI PERSIAN TRIBAL BAG A rare semi-antique example complete with original loops and in impeccable condition. Early 20th century. Reference 250. Size 71 x 51cms. €950

QUCHAN KURD BAG A rare semi-antique example from northeast Persia. An extreme finely woven example complete with original back. Reference 286. Size 45 x 47cms. €350.

QUCHAN KURD BAG A rare semi-antique example from northeast Persia. An extreme finely woven example complete with original back. Reference 286. Size 45 x 47cms. €350.