Antique Nomadic Rugs

Breathtaking Early 20th Century Lori, Nomadic Persian Rug 5' x 9' Astonishing tribal rug woven by the ancient Persian nomads, the Lores.

Early 20th Century Heibatlu, Nomadic Persian Rug 5' 3 " x 8' Gorgeous, museum quality Persian rug handwoven by the legendary Qashqai sub-tribe, the Heibatlu.

It has had some sewing done, but it still lays perfectly flat. This rugs age attributes to its charm and appearance, but it is also a testament to the lasting quality of these nomadi...

Early 20th Century Persian Lori Rug 3' 6" x 6' 6" Delightful and unique rug handwoven by the ancient Lori tribe. Tracing their history back to ancient Mesopotamia, The Lores are on...

Breathtaking, 100 + year old Safi Khani / Qashqai Persian Rug 5' x 8' 4" This gorgeous rarity is amongst the finest examples of this generation of Qashqai. This piece is comprise...

This pair of plain antique Tibetan Tsutruk (Tsuk druk) rugs has a stunning Minimalist design with a very modern appeal. The simplicity and elegance of these rugs doesn’t need many w...

Our rugs are ethically sourced and have been legally imported.

Entrancing 80 + Year Old Persian Meziti Runner 3' 9 " x 10' Exquisite Persian runner woven by the Meziti tribe located just south of the city of Shiraz. Recognized by few, works fr...

Qashqai rugs are knotted by the nomadic Kashkai (or Ghashghai) tribes in the high mountains of southwestern Iran.

This is a room size hand-knotted antique Persian Serapi rug for the northwest region of Iran. Nomadic yet elegant, Heriz / Serapi rugs have always been a popular type of rug for colo...

The rug though nomadic has an intricate pattern with a large central medallion in ivory on a dark navy color background.

. - Rug of nomadic origin from the Caucasus region, now Russia

It has the trademark central and corner medallion nomadic design. The rug measures 11' 5'' x 17' and in good condition, circa 1900.

Caucasian Kazak rugs are among the best and most sought after nomadic look rugs of late 19th and early 20th century rugs.

Antique Nomadic Lion tribal rugs are extremely rare. This signed Lion rug from East Turkestan has the special feature of years of abrash.

Therefore, they use the loose to moderate weave, and somewhat thicker pile, similar to nomadic and tribal rugs. Nevertheless, they have now taken an equal seat beside the highly repu...

Therefore, they use the loose to moderate weave, and somewhat thicker pile, similar to nomadic and tribal rugs. Nevertheless, they have now taken an equal seat beside the highly repu...

A nomadic rug of unaffectedly humble skill.

Named after the Qashqa'i tribe in Persia, these nomadic rugs represent the skillful weaving styles of the tribe.

Named after the Qashqa'i tribe in Persia, these nomadic rugs represent the skillful weaving styles of the tribe.

Named after the Qashqa'i tribe in Persia, these nomadic rugs represent the skillful weaving styles of the tribe.

These nomadic rugs represent the skillful weaving styles of the tribe.

The late 19th century is the last hurrah for village and nomadic rugs. By the early twentieth century, they no longer used natural dyes, and the designs and weaving were much less ap...

Here is a gorgeous example of a rare antique oriental rug style: A Zakatala rug, attributed to the nomadic Zakatla people of the Southern Caucuses.

Among collectors and admirers of antique Oriental rugs, the weaves of the Caucuses are some of the most prized. And though this region may boast an impressive range of distinct style...

This rug super unusual with its powerful design and old nomadic motifs inspired by the caucus mountains.

Antique Bokhara nomadic tribal oriental rug features detailed version of the traditional Tekke design on red ground, circa 1900 Measures - 46" x 39".

An antique Kurd Nomadic Tribal Oriental rug offers wool construction with double geometric medallions with additional geometric tribal designs on blue ground with border having repea...

An antique Persian Baluch nomadic tribal rug offers allover stylized floral design on red ground, c1920.

The Ghashghai nomads are found in the Fars province in the southwest of Iran and they live in the provinces of Fars, Khuzestan and Southern Isfahan but mostly in the surroundings of ...

52750, antique Russian Caucasian area rug with Nomadic Tribal style 08'01 x 11'05. Steeped in history and culture, this evocative Russian Caucasus area rug's rich symbolism, well-har...

The late nineteenth century is the last hurrah for village and nomadic rugs. By the early twentieth century, they no longer used natural dyes, and the designs and weaving were much l...

An antique Persian Bokhara nomadic tribal Oriental rug offers wool construction with all-over geometric pattern on red ground, circa 1920 Measures: 73" H x 50" W.

Antique hand knotted Turkish nomadic tribal prayer rug features hand woven vegetable dyed wool in geometric and foliate design, circa 1900 Measures - 64"x 44"

61269 Antique Persian Turkoman Rug, 04'06 x 06'09. Nomadic charm meets modern masculine appeal ​in this hand knotted wool antique Persian Turkoman rug.

78630 Small Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 02'10 x 02'06. Nomadic charm meets Anatolian culture in this small antique Turkish Oushak rug.

An antique and large Kurd Tribal Nomadic figural oriental rug offers wool construction in rich saturated color having ground with figures, animals and stylized flowers, zig zag stitc...

This is an antique Tekke Bokhara rug. A Middle Eastern, nomadic Turkoman carpet or wall covering, dating to the late 19th century, circa 1900.

An antique room size Ersari Bohkara oriental rug offers wool construction with geometric and stylized foliate elements throughout, c1900. Measures- 152''L x 110.25''W x .5''D.

Decorative old carpet strips of various sizes, rare to find because they usually do not come from the tribes. They are : for collection as decoration, as curtains rods , the rectang...

This central Asian nomadic runner is composed of three joined sections. The two side panels have a triangular pattern in ivory, dark brown, dark blue, camel and green. The middle sec...

Pure wool nomadic Kilim finely woven in two matching panels hand sewn together, circa 1920s. Rich, authentic tribal flair flatweave with great contrasting colours against a striking ...

A charming flatweave in soft natural colors from the nomadic Qashqai tribe of Southwestern Iran.

Gorgeous Antique Tribal Malayer Runner Truly Beautiful & Sophisticated yet Soulful Antique Runner About: A Brilliant antique runner displaying the intersection of sophistication an...

An antique Kurdish Nomadic Tribal bagface oriental mat offers wool construction with diamond ground having border with repeating stylized medallions, circa 1920 Measures: 30" L x ...

Vivid antique hand knotted Caucasus Runner. Warm colours and tribal patterns with medallions, deer and birds distinguish this piece. The overall condition is good for it's age with s...

76632 antique Afghan Baluch Balisht Bag, Tribal style tapestry, nomadic wall hanging. This hand knotted wool antique Afghan bag features a series of repeating, stylized Vitruvian scr...

Antique Kilim Panel rug. Most nomadic tribes of Anatolia (Turkey) wove their Kilims rugs in two symmetric halves, using their narrow looms.

A wonderful antique Qashqai rug, hand woven by the eponymous nomadic tribe circa 1910.

An antique Persian Kurdish accent rug. Form NE Persia, this attractive, nomadic all wool rug displays a blood red madder field with a central eccentric ivory medallion between steppe...

Such meticulous maintenance ensures that this masterpiece continues to radiate its timeless charm for generations to come. Bakhtiari rugs hold a unique position among antique Persia...

Bakhtiari rugs and carpets are one of the few types and styles of antique rugs that encompasses nomadic tribal as well as urban antique Persian rug design; most antique Persian rug s...

Extremely fine antique Afshar Persian rug, hand knotted, circa 1910, light blue, red, ivory, rose Design: Floral Afshar is a handwoven rug style produced by the Turkic Afshar t...

Originating in Anatolia and the Caucasus, flat-woven kilims and tribal symbols gradually transitioned to pile rugs as nomadic and semi-nomadic herders ebbed back and forth across the...

Since Nomads move from one place to another in different seasons, they encounter other nomadic tribes that make splendid rugs with different designs that are reflection of their own ...

Since Nomads move from one place to another in different seasons, they encounter other nomadic tribes that make splendid rugs with different designs that are reflection of their own ...

The Kirghiz knot red and blue allover pattern carpets with wool foundations, and often with Chinese design influences, while the Kazakhs, many still nomadic, weave a variety of conjo...