Collector’s pieces

Early 20th century kilim from the Qashqai tribes settled in southwestern Iran
This kilim is very characteristic of the Qashqai tribes, with beautiful colors and simple, free-flowing patterns, some of which float in the weave. In places, there are small pompoms that served as good luck charms.

Sofreh Kamoo, Iran - Early 20th century
This highly abstract sofreh is a true contemporary painting that can be hung on the wall.
The background color is the natural color of the wool, and the other colors are vegetable-based.

Kilim mid-19th century, northwest Turkey

This small kilim has a beautiful combination of colors.

This kilim is fragile and not suitable for the floor, but will look great hung on a wall.

Early 20th century Caucasian kilim.

Very characteristic of this region, with a beautiful harmony of colors.

Tight, dense weave.

Early 20th century kilim from southwest Turkey

This kilim is beautifully dimensioned and densely woven.

While some motifs are typical of the Konya region, others are more unusual and of great finesse.

Early 20th century kilim from northeast Turkey

This kilim's wool and weave are very characteristic of kilims from this region.

The colors are both soft and contrasting, and the size is exceptional.

Kilim early 20th century, from Hotamiş tribes of south-west of central Anatolia

Very nice piece, pattern and weaving very fine and nice colors combination

Exceptional size and perfect condition

Late 19th century kilim from southwest Turkey

The design of this kilim is very characteristic of this region, being both tribal and refined.

This beautifully sized kilim rug has been woven in 2 parts, as is often the case with weavings from this period.

Late 19th century kilim from Eastern Thrace

This kilim is absolutly exceptional for its size, motifs and colors.

This succession of niches decorated with stylized trees of life, on which birds rest, is punctuated by colors.

Kilim begining of the 20th century, from the south of Turkey

This kilim is very characteristic from this area with but the freedom of the weaving and the pattern make it unique.

Kilims from this region are a perfect match for primitive art.

Early 20th century kilim from the Bakhtiari tribes, from the Chahar Mahal valley, which crosses the Zagros Mountains.

The "spearhead" border of this kilim is very characteristic of this region. The center, on the other hand, is more unusual in both color and pattern. The linear aspect of the whole is broken by the "brushstrokes" that irregularly enter the center of the weave.

The white parts have been woven with cotton to accentuate the contrast.

Suzani late 19th century, used as a wedding cloth symbolizing a passage.

The shape of the arch represents the Mihrab in the Islamic religion. In religious architecture and textiles, it is a symbol of passage, suggesting not only the existence of the beyond, the divine, but also the possibility of surrounding it.

In symbolism, the young couple lie down together under divine protection on their first night. According to custom, the empty, unembroidered part was to show proof of the bride's virginity.

Sofreh of the Afshar tribes, Iran - First half of the 20th century

This sofreh features a sober center with just two floating green circles. Its high-contrast border is decorated with a chic, repetitive red-and-white pattern.

A real contemporary painting, this piece can be mounted on the wall.

Sofreh from tribes Afshar, Iran - 1rst part of the 20th Centruy

This sofreh has a very free interpretation. The central motif, like an eye, is surrounded by an undulating border in which contrasting patterns float.

A real contemporary painting, this piece can be mounted on the wall.

Sofreh from tribes Afshar, Iran - 1rst part of the 20th Centruy

This sofreh is very free in its movement, with beautiful color contrasts structuring the central motif and many different details floating in the border.

A real contemporary painting, this piece can be mounted on the wall.

Sofreh from tribes Afshar, Iran - 1rst part of the 20th Centruy

This sofreh is of great simplicity. The center is framed by a series of irregular zigzags, animated by a subtle play of colors.

A real contemporary painting, this piece can be mounted on the wall.

Kilim from tribes Afshar from Jiruft, South-east of Iran - 1rst part of the 20th Centruy

The wool in the middle are natural, not tinted

The use of the double interlock technique makes for a very dense and strong weave.

Kilim early 20th century, from Malatya, center-east of Turkey - Weaved in two parts

The kilims from this area are very fine and the pattern is very precise. Motifs of that one are both weaved and embroided. In the middle they are differents between the 2 parts and the bright white has been obtained with cotton.

Caucasian kilim dated 1916

Free pattern, unusual for this area - Vibrant colors

Sofreh from Afshar tribes, Iran - First half of the 20th century

Unusual colors and very free pattern, as well in the center and border.

A real contemporary painting, this piece can be mounted on the wall.

Kilim end of the 19th century from west of Turkey

Kilim which the pattern is embroied during the weaving - Exceptional pièce - Rare

Early 20th century kilim from the Malatya region of east-central Turkey.

This kilim is woven in one piece, which is rare for this region and age.

On the other hand, the pattern is quite characteristic, as are the colors, albeit more muted.

Jajim early 20th century, from north-east of Iran

Weaving used for hanging - Not for the floor

Early 20th century kilim from the Shahsavan tribes, northwest Iran

This kilim is a beautiful example of the stripes woven by the women of the Shahsavan tribes.
The wool is dense and lustrous. The different shades of red, blue and brown are highlighted by the beige.

Kilim end 19th century from Qashqai tribes of the south-west of Iran

This is kilim very specific of Qashqai tribes with very nice colors and very simple pattern

Kilim end of the 19th century, from Malatya, center-east of Turkey

The kilims from this area are very fine and the pattern is very precise. That one offers a lot of patterns, with very bright and deep colors and perfect colors combination. Very fine wool and strong weaving

Kilim end of the 19th century from Caucasia

This kilim is a Black Verneh, its characteristic is its background with natural dark wool. Very rare piece.

We do not recommend putting this kilim on the floor in a busy room.
Ideally, it should be wall-mounted as in its original use.

Kilim early 20th century, from the north-west of Teheran

Exceptional size and very bright colors - Strong weaving

Kilim end of the 19th century from occidental area of Turkey.

This kilim is exceptional , very fine weaving and precise pattern.

The size is also unusual.

We do not recommend putting this kilim on the floor in a busy room.
Ideally, it should be hung on the wall like a painting.

Mid-19th century Kilim from the Hotamiş tribes of south-west central Anatolia

This piece is exceptional because of its age.
Its motifs are both very primitive and very elaborate, and the colours used give a real vibrancy to the weaving.

Fragile

Kilim end 19th century, from Hotamiş tribes of south-west of central Anatolia

The weaving is very fine and precised, with very nice bordures, all differents - Rare

Early 19th century Kilim from south-west Turkey

This is a very beautiful and rare antique piece with a very archaic design and powerful colours.

Because of its age, this piece is a little fragile and not suitable for the floor.