Bargains, under Euros 250.-

Most weeks during the business of seeing, cleaning and restoring rugs I discover pieces, often old, which are no longer suitable for their owner or are part-exchanged. I take them for hand washing and tidying if necessary. Here they are, ready for another 100,000 footsteps. They are all interesting, authentic pieces - fun, enjoyable and very inexpensive. Enjoy !!

UZBEK ARTEFACT A beautifully embroidered little piece. Square weavings of this size are often used as wall hangings - however, this has an oval shape and a slit in the fabric in the centre. The slit allows the piece to be placed over the head of a young baby to rest on the shoulders. Reference 1845. Size 37 x 33cms. Euros 45

PERSIAN KURDISH KILIM. An unusual piece from the tribal Kurdish groups of Quchan, north of the city of Meshed in northern Persia. Embroidered kelims of this format are known as "soffrehs" and are usually spread on the ground and act as a table and tablecloth combined for the service of bowls of food. Reference 1808. 188 x 85cms.€ 95.

AFGHAN WAR RUG this belongs to a group of rugs woven by Afghan refugees in the north west frontier region. It illustrates in the woven form a map of Afghanistan with its provinces, the surrounding countries and unpleasant items of war and, optimistically, a dove of peace. Similar pieces and the history of this type of weaving can be seen in the recent text book "War Rugs". Reference 1874. 90 x 66cms. Euros 145

TURKOMAN RUG which originates from the old Soviet Republic of Turkmenistan circa 1950. Ref. 1884. Size 135x104 cms. Euros 150.

TURKOMAN RUG from the old Soviet Republic of Turkmenistan, circa 1950. The design is based on Yamut weaving and the colours are rich with interesting use of deep blue and green as highlights. Ref. 1883. Size 188x132 cms. Euros 170.

OLD TAIMANI BELOUCH GRAIN BAG from north west Afghanistan. Use it on a bench or fill it with cushions for sumptuous luxury (and try and keep your cat off it). Reference 1676. Size 105 x 61cms. € 100

TURKISH DOBAG RUG from north west Anatolia Reference 1735. Size 147 x 98cms. €195

AFGHAN KILIM FROM THE NORTH WEST FRONTIER with a pleasing and intricate design. Reference 1760. 160 x 100cms. € 125.

UNUSUAL SMALL BELOUCH RUG from north west Afghanistan, probably intended for use as a cushion cover and inscribed in Pashtun with the name of the owner, his village and profession. Reference 1698. Size 50 x 105cms € 115

MATCHING PAIR OF SMALL CHINESE KILIMS with Caucasian design. Reference 988 and 989. Size 122 x 76cms each. € 85 each.

OLD INDONESIAN BATIK from the town of Bandong, south east of Jakarta. Reference 277. Size approx. 1 metre square. € 55

BASIRI TRIBAL RUG from south west Persia. Unusual square shape. Reference 1691. Size 97 x 100cms. € 125

UZBEK ARTEFACT A beautifully embroidered little piece. Square weavings of this size are often used as wall hangings - however, this has an oval shape and a slit in the fabric in the centre. The slit allows the piece to be placed over the head of a young baby to rest on the shoulders. Reference 1846. Size 40x 44cms. € 45

OLD TAIMANI BELOUCH GRAIN BAG from north west Afghanistan, complete with goat hair fastenings. Reference 1677. Size 106 x 57cms.€ 100

OLD BELOUCH RUG with a rare design from north east Persia. The white background and composition of the guls in the field are seldom found. Reference 1512. Size 106 x 75cms. €160

PERSIAN GABEH TRIBAL FRAGMENT This was a tragedy. I discovered this magnificent antique Persian Gabeh in a home but unfortunately the top half had been on a damp stone floor for years and had rotted. I have saved one magnificent large fragment which will make a wonderful small rug or cushions or could be used on a bench or over a table. Reference 1956. Size 74 x 126cms. € 95

OLD GABEH TRIBAL RUG woven by Lurs in south west Persia. Only undyed wool and goat hair have been used. Reference 1710. Size 212 x 118cms. € 165