Oriental Rug Origins We Value
The term "Oriental rug" covers a vast geographic area. Here are the main traditions we specialise in.
Turkish Rugs
Anatolian rugs have been among the most prized in Europe for centuries. Turkish knotting (Ghiordes knot), bold palette, and distinctive geometric designs characterise the tradition.
- Oushak (Ushak) — Large format, soft palette, floral medallions; very popular in current market
- Hereke — Fine silk or silk-and-wool; exceptional quality, collector grade
- Bergama — Bold geometric, strong collector interest, antiques highly valued
- Konya & Ladik — Classic Anatolian village and prayer rugs
- Anatolian village kilims — Geometric flatweaves, strong market
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Caucasian Rugs
Rugs from the South Caucasus — present-day Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Armenia — are among the most avidly collected in the world. Bold geometry, natural dyes, and strong tribal character.
- Kazak — Large geometric motifs, saturated colours, bold field designs
- Karabagh — Rich, varied designs; some show Persian influence
- Shirvan — Refined geometry, excellent quality, strong auction records
- Daghestan — Prayer arches, geometric latch-hook borders
- Kuba — Dense geometric field patterns, high collector demand
- Talish — Long-format rugs, distinctive geometric banding
Central Asian & Afghan Rugs
Turkmen and Afghan tribal rugs woven with geometric "gul" motifs. Deep reds, natural wool, and tight knotting are characteristic. Antique pieces are particularly sought after.
- Tekke Turkmen — Small, densely knotted, iconic "gul" design
- Ersari & Yomut — Related Turkmen groups, varied gul formats
- Baluch — Dark grounds, prayer arches, strong geometric borders
- Afghan tribal — Khal Mohammad, Maimana, varied tribal designs
Indian, Chinese & Other
Fine handmade rugs from India, China, and other parts of Asia are also valued and purchased where quality and age merit it.
- Indian Agra & Lahore — Antique Indo-Persian designs, large format
- Chinese palace rugs — Antique Beijing and Ningxia pieces
- Moroccan Berber — Tribal flatweaves and pile rugs
- Dhurries & flatweaves — Fine Indian cotton flatweaves