West Asian Folk Art

Black swan lifeboat by Neil Nenner and Avihai Mizrahi Objects Dimensions: H 90 x L 42 x W 25 cm Materials: PVC, Styrofam, MDF Avihai Mizrahi (b. 1979, Jerusalem), Independent designer / Artist and lecturer in visual communication, holds a B.des in visual communication and M.des in Industrial Design from Bezalel Academy...

Antique Persian Baluch Bagface Bag, Late 19th Century Additional information: Dimension: 2'6" W x 2'6" L Condition: Good, minor moth damage. Origin: Persia Period: Late 19th Centur...

Aki rug D by Studio Christinekalia Dimensions: W 260 x L 700 x H 1.5 cm. Materials: Artificial wool, felt. Christine Kalia is a design studio exploring modes of spatial relations between architectural, interior and product design. The studio’s vision is calibrated towards ecocentric design and contemporary aesthetics; where the end products manifest the prime materials. The various collections take different approaches to this design mode, often seen as sitting in-between reality and daydreaming. The “coming from” of each design’s unique materiality is carefully crafted towards a “belonging with”, where the sophisticated design of the studio’s products is complementing any environment, in order to elevate its aesthetic aura. Christine Petrou...

Aki Rug A by Studio Christinekalia Dimensions: W 350 x D 700 x H 1.5 cm. Materials: Artificial Wool, Felt. Christine Kalia is a design studio exploring m...

Aki Rug Maroon Red by Studio Christinekalia Dimensions: W 180 x L 300. Materials: Artificial wool, felt. Christine Kalia is a design studio exploring modes of spatial relations between architectural, interior and product design. The studio’s vision is calibrated towards ecocentric design and contemporary aesthetics; where the end products manifest the prime materials. The various collections take different approaches to this design mode, often seen as sitting in-between reality and daydreaming. The “coming from” of each design’s unique materiality is carefully crafted towards a “belonging with”, where the sophisticated design of the studio’s products is complementing any environment, in order to elevate its aesthetic aura. Christine Petrou...

This is a rare and great example of Aharon Bezalels beautiful and evocative work. Aharon Bezalel lived and worked in Jerusalem. He studied carving and sculpture with the artists Ma...

Antique Persian Shahsevan Sumak Bagface, 19th Century Using a saturated and subtly modulated medium-blue ground this large Shahsevan sumak bag face draws a creative reinterpretation...

Antique Persian Afshar Bagface Bag, Late 19th Century This charming Afshar bag face uses rich saturated vegetable colors and soft glossy wool, with rows of alternating flowers and b...

Antique Shahsevan Sumak Bagface, 19th Century Against a deep modulated indigo ground, rows of delicate flowering shrubs are elegantly drawn in the field of this Northwest Persian su...

Antique Persian Qashqai Bagface Bag, 19th Century The drawing has remarkable clarity. An earlier generation of this design. Killer color, with deep aubergine and blue-green. Dimens...

Antique Persian Afshar Bagface Bag, c. 1900 This highly graphic Afshar bag face draws a large central indigo-blue hexagon against a complimentary contrasting terra cotta field. Both...

Antique Southwest Persian Luri Bakhtiari Flatwoven Cotton Salt Bag, c. 1900 This Luri-Bakhtiari salt bag is a graphic delight. A central cruciform element is drawn in white cotton a...

Red Afshar Sumak Salt Bag, Late 19th Century A central white diamond is highlighted in white cotton on this Afshar salt bag. Throughout the field, geometric scarab-like elements ar...

Antique Northwest Persian Bagface Bag, c. 1900 Kurdish weaving is often enigmatic. While Kurdish weavers were certainly influenced by the larger weaving traditions, be it Persian or...

Hand-knotted in the 1920s, very rare Turkish silk Kaysari. Looks like a 16th century Polonaise Design. Evenly low and wear areas. Measures: 4'10" x 6'9".

Heriz carpets are the staple of the furnishing market and remain the most popular of all NW Persian Carpets. They were produced for the rapidly growing US market in the late 19th-ear...

The antique Caucasian rug in reds and greens is a captivating masterpiece that reflects the rich cultural heritage and artistic traditions of the Caucasus region. This rug is a testa...

Weight: 7,5 kg Ionic regular columns, born on the western and southern coasts of Anatolia, have a thin, long and elegant form. Lagu's special selection brings the most important scu...

This is an old Soumak ( Sumak, Sumac ) Kilim from the Caucasus region with a rare and beautiful color composition. Of the four countries that make up the Caucasus, Azerbaijan produces the most kilims, and the land has a long history of weaving. The nomadic tribes wove kilims and carpets as well as a wide range of storage bags and sacks, such as saffrash, khurgin and chula, and donkey and horse trappings. Smaller bags for salt, utensils, and other items are also common. Not only are the Azerbaijani weavers prolific, but they also employ many techniques at the loom. These include slitweave- known locally by the word kilim, warp-faced patterning (jajim), supplementary weft (zili), weft wrapping (popularly known as soumak), and extra weft wrapping (verneh). Furthermore, flatweaves are defined by regional names such as palas and shadda, so it is possible to ascribe a variety of weaving names to particular provenances as follows: soumaks are made in Kuba, palas, and kilims in Hajikabul, zili in Khizy, verneh and zili in Kazakh, shadda, verneh and zili in Barda, jajim in Agjabedi, and palas and kilims in Jabrail. Soumak weave is a technique in which weft threads are added to a plain weave fabric, and one or two warp threads are wound from the front to the back. The resulting kilim is denser and firmer, giving it a unique feel and look. This technique is commonly used in the Caucasus region. Soumak has a very beautiful contrast between orange that shines like the sun, deep purple-tinged indigo, and astringent dark red. You can also see the unevenly dyed abrage in this Soumak, which is like a magic carpet with an oriental atmosphere. Features of the Caucasian kilim, such as the unique cosmic geometric floral pattern, are also found in this Soumak which has a bright look, but it also has a faded and textured feel, so it can be used in a good old atmosphere. The woven fabric is particularly solid, so it is recommended for use in a solid living room or under a dining table without moving or twisting. A nice kilim under a long wooden dining table.

Aki rug B by Studio Christinekalia Dimensions: W 180 x D 300 x H 1.5 cm. Materials: Artificial wool, felt. Christine Kalia is a design studio exploring modes of spatial relations between architectural, interior and product design. The studio’s vision is calibrated towards ecocentric design and contemporary aesthetics; where the end products manifest the prime materials. The various collections take different approaches to this design mode, often seen as sitting in-between reality and daydreaming. The “coming from” of each design’s unique materiality is carefully crafted towards a “belonging with”, where the sophisticated design of the studio’s products is complementing any environment, in order to elevate its aesthetic aura. Christine Petrou...

Aki Rug C by Studio Christinekalia Dimensions: W 180 x L 300 x H 1.5 cm. Materials: Artificial wool, felt. Christine Kalia is a design studio exploring modes of spatial relations between architectural, interior and product design. The studio’s vision is calibrated towards ecocentric design and contemporary aesthetics; where the end products manifest the prime materials. The various collections take different approaches to this design mode, often seen as sitting in-between reality and daydreaming. The “coming from” of each design’s unique materiality is carefully crafted towards a “belonging with”, where the sophisticated design of the studio’s products is complementing any environment, in order to elevate its aesthetic aura. Christine Petrou...

Gate full length mirror by Lagu Designed by Ufuk Ceylan Dimensions: W 112 D 20 x H 225 cm. Materials: Mirror, wood. Gate full length mirror. It opens a magnificent door...

Daisy mirror by Lagu. Designed by Ufuk Ceylan. Dimensions: D 70 x H 70 cm. Materials: brass, mirror. Daisy mirror that reflects you in its simplest ...

Cover #2 by Neil Nenner and Avihai Mizrahi Cover Story Dimensions: H 39.5 x L 15.5 x W 26 cm Materials: iron Avihai Mizrahi (b. 1979, Jerusalem)...

Cover #13 by Neil Nenner and Avihai Mizrahi Cover Story Dimensions: H 24.5 x L 49 x W 49 cm Materials: iron Avihai Mizrahi (b. 1979, Jerusalem),...

This is a pale Turkish Ushak rug from the 1920's.

nr. 833 - Interesting little square kilim, used among nomads as tablecloth laid on the ground. The wools have been dyed with vegetables colors, including indigo blue that wants a spe...

Antique Anatolian Turkish Bergama Heybe Bags Rug, Late 19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 1'8" W x 4'2" L Origin: Anatolia (Turkey) Period: Late 19th Century Rug ID: 1...