Handmade Commemorative African Quilt, Early 20th Century

Antique Teec Nos Pos Navajo Rug, Early 20th Century Teec Nos Pos is a small community in Apache County, Arizona. The community is located six miles southeast...

American Hooked Rug, c. 1900 Additional Information: Dimensions: 5'9" W x 5'10" L Condition: Very Good condition. Has been conserved.

Kyrgyz Felt Fragment Rug, 19th Century Felt working has a special place among the domestic arts of the nomads of Eurasia. Produced more easily than woven textiles and with incredible insulating properties, felt was vital for the construction of yurts and life on the harsh steppe. In the Kyrgyz tradition, felt pieces composed of sewn and backed reciprocal designs are known as ‘shyrdak’. Despite their utilitarian function, nomadic craftswomen imbued their felt pieces with the same care and artistry that defined their material culture. Nonetheless, the lifespan of a shyrdak was relatively short, about 10 to 15 years, and older pieces were frequently recycled for scrap or integrated back into newer production. Hence, older pieces are much more rare than one might expect. This square Central Asian shyrdak makes use of antique vegetable...

Uzbek Flatwoven Rug, Early 20th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 5'0" W x 12'5" L Origin: Uzbekistan Period: Early 20th Century Rug ID: 17711

Vintage Masana Story tapestry, a handmade, signed, and numbered piece from Lebowa, South Africa. Measuring 90 x 128 cm, this tapestry is a stunning example of African folk art and...

1930s Indian hand sewn patchwork tapestry.

1980s Indian hand sewn patchwork tapestry.

A mud cloth (Bogolanfini), Mali, Bamana People mid-20th century. Hand woven 'discharge dyed' cotton Approximately 71 x 52 in. (180cm. x 132cm.) A dazzling geometric pattern...