Islamic Furniture

Turkish silk Hereke prayer rug Turkish, Late 20th Century Height 90cm, width 41cm Hailing from the coastal town of Hereke in Turkey, this remarkable rug serves as a splendid testame...

This culinary masterpiece, designed for the preparation of rice, transcends its utilitarian purpose and becomes a work of art in its own right. The entire surface of the rice pan is adorned with intricately engraved calligraphy, adding a touch of elegance and cultural significance. The brass rice pan is substantial, reflecting its purpose as a tool for large-scale cooking. Its sheer size and sturdy construction make it a standout piece in any kitchen or culinary setting. The brass material provides a warm and lustrous backdrop for the detailed engravings that grace its surface. The calligraphy on the rice pan is a testament to the artistry and precision of the craftsman. Delicate Arabic or Persian script, characterized by flowing lines and elegant curves, covers the entire exterior of the pan. The calligraphy may feature verses from poetry, blessings, or traditional sayings related to food, hospitality, and prosperity. Each inscription is meticulously engraved, creating a visually striking contrast between the polished brass and the finely detailed letters. The combination of the monumental size, brass material, and engraved calligraphy transforms this rice pan into a cultural artifact that goes beyond its culinary function. It becomes a symbol of tradition, craftsmanship, and the importance of communal gatherings around food. Whether displayed as a piece of art or used in the preparation of meals, this monumental brass rice pan stands...

Beautiful modern Bidjar Style hand-knotted wool rug with a light gray field. This piece has multicolor accents that feature a gorgeous geometric floral pattern design with beige frin...

Presenting a stunning 19C Middle Eastern Damascene charger of large proportions. In beautiful original condition made of brass and inlaid with silver and copper in Islamic themes wi...

Capital. Islamic · Umayyad Period, Al-Hakam, II, 961 – 976 AD. White marble Height 34 cm and width 32 cm Provenance - Private collection, Jaime Arnal, Barcelona, before 1970. - P...

19th C. Kashmir shawl fragment, India. Rare design.

This Modern Bidjar Style Rug seamlessly combines traditional Persian motifs with a contemporary aesthetic. Crafted from high-quality wool, it features a rich golden ochre field that ...

This striking antique Turkmen rug features a vibrant, saturated pinkish-red field decorated with classic Gul (octagonal) medallions. Hand-knotted with high-quality wool, this piece s...

It does not come with an insert. Linen in the back. Zipper Closure. Dry Cleaning is reccommended.

Enhance your space with this beautiful Modern Serapi Style Rug, hand-knotted from premium wool. Featuring a vibrant rust-red field and an ivory border, it blends traditional Persian ...

Mandinka Ceremonial Sword with Decorated Leather Scabbard, West Africa, circa 1950 A striking and highly collectible Mandinka (Mandingo) sword from West Africa, notable for its elega...

Very nice Three piece desk set The mosaic design work is gorgeous, using various color woods and other natural materials. This wooden desk set pen h...

A highly decorative (and functional) Spanish standing brass oil lamp, in Andalusian Arab or Islamic style. The five abstracted lions that ring the oil reservoir and support the burning wicks are reminiscent of the lion sculptures surrounding the iconic fountain at the Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain...

Revitalize your space with this stunning vintage Persian wool rug, overdyed in a vibrant electric blue. It beautifully combines traditional heritage with modern minimalism, featuring...

Elevate your space with this beautiful Modern Serapi-style wool rug, blending traditional Persian heritage with contemporary colors. Hand-knotted from premium wool, it features a gra...

Oriental work from the 19th century, 2 large shelves in carved wood and bone marquetry. missing bones price is for one two are available

Enhance your hallway with this Modern Serapi Style wool rug. Hand-knotted, it features reimagined Persian motifs in a deep navy blue field with a rhythmic Boteh (paisley) pattern in ...

A stunning piece of craftsmanship is this tinned box. Called a Pan Daen Mughai it comes from India. It's constructed of a copper like metal and has a pierced design. The handle and l...

Elevate your space with this stunning Modern Serapi Style rug, featuring a vibrant rust orange field and a traditional ivory border. Meticulously hand-knotted from high-quality wool,...

Hand knotted Moroccan Berber rug. Geometric pattern in deep red, white, black and orange. A distinct knotted wool rug that was picked up on a trip through North Africa by the previou...

A large cast bronze ewer with hinged lid and stylized scroll handle dated 11-12th century from Seljuk Period. The medieval Islamic empire spanned across a vast area that covered Cent...

Late 19th century Mughal Indian Raj Style Silvered Traditional Anklet Bracelet from India repurposed as a vide poche, catchall, bowl ashtray or just as a beautiful collectible decorative object from India. Antique silver coin and brass heavy metal Dhokra ethnic tribal ankle bracelet that has been repurposed with a brass inner plate that was later added to use the bracelet as a small ashtray or decorative vanity jewelry bowl. The closure was a push pin mechanism that was closed. Dhokra art old ethnic tribal brass traditional ankle bracelet from India, handcrafted of a hollow band of heavy brass decorated with chevron repoussé banding and lost wax granulation. Measures: Height : 1.5 inches. Length : 7.5 inches. Width : 7.5 inches. Diameter: 7.5 inches Brass silver plated. Rare collectible decorative bowl, catchall, ashtray, Mughal Raj style, North India, Rajasthan. Circa 1900's Weight= 2 Lb 6.9 oz Anklets were important components in a suite of jewels worn by women in India. These very heavy examples are fabricated in two pieces, and tightly secured with a near-invisible pin. Some legends suggest that heavy anklets like these could weigh up to 20 pounds and were used to prevent brides from running away from their new families. How it is made: "Dhokra is an ancient folk art tradition prevalent in India in the eastern states of West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. Dhokra craft objects are made through the process of non-ferrous metal casting using the lost-wax casting technique, which is one of the earliest and most advanced methods of metal casting known to human civilization. Its roots can be traced back 4500 years to the ancient city of Mohenjodaro in the Indus Valley Civilization. The name Dokra or Dhokra was used to indicate a group of craftsmen of nomadic type from the Dhokra Damar tribe, scattered over the regions of Bengal, Orisa and Madhya Pradash, whose wares were identified by their beautifully shaped and decorated metal products. The enchanting Dhokra art objects have motifs inspired by indigenous folk...

Cut and shut, it has some holes but the looks is still very unusual.

Enhance your space with the elegant Modern Serapi Style Wool Rug. Inspired by 19th-century Persian designs, it features a navy blue field with oversized floral motifs and a geometric...

This is silk embroidery on a silk blue background. A rare item to come by.

Wonderful vintage handmade textile wall art composed of metallic gold embroidered stylized floral details & beaded technique on a beige linen panel within a blue silk covered car...

Discover this magnificent orientalist watercolor, dating from the end of the 20th century. This masterpiece captures the vibrant and mysterious essence of the Orient through soft col...

This beautiful room-sized rug features a modern interpretation of the classic Serapi style, crafted from high-quality wool. It has a rich beige background with a blue border, elegant...

Amazing vintage Middle Eastern Moorish gold embroidered shoes. Ceremonial wedding slippers, embroidered with gold thread. Aladdin, Ali Baba Arabic genie style with gold and leather sole and classic curled toe amazing to use as decorative objects or to use them for your next Moroccan or Indian party. Handmade Arabian flat slip on shoes with pointy curled toes. Measures: 12" x 4". Will fit a size US 6 European size 36 Hand stitched and hand tooled leather shoes with hand embroidered with gilt metallic threads. Amazing antique Mughal gold...

A small format quilt with a Manchester printed backing.

This stunning Modern Bidjar style rug reimagines traditional Persian motifs through a contemporary, deconstructed lens. Hand-knotted with premium wool, it features a unique harlequin...

Elevate your space with this Modern Bidjar-style rug, a blend of traditional Persian artistry and contemporary design. Handcrafted from 100% premium wool, it features a unique hi-lo ...

An unusual design for the Ikat design pool, in fairly good condition, the coat has a Russian cotton print as a lining and it is padded with cotton for winter use. Sleeve to sleeve: ...

'Adras' is the name given to silk warp cotton weft skates in Uzbekistan. This particular example is rather a rare one in rather good condition with a hand block printed lining. Of co...

Elevate your space with the timeless grandeur of this Modern Serapi Style Wool Rug. Inspired by the prestigious 19th-century weaves of the Heriz region, this rug features the iconic ...

It does not come with an insert . Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry clean is recommended.

Handcrafted round picture frame with scalloped white and brown buffalo horn bone inlaid. Vintage round inlaid bone picture in Moorish Islamic style frame. The frame is created from 3...

A fine antique Indian or Indo-Persia Moghul Islamic Illustrated manuscript folio. Depicting monkeys gathering fruit at the base of the tree. ...

Antique Middle Eastern Brass Inkwell Qalamdan. A 19th century brass decorated Middle Eastern Islamic Qalamdan. The Qalamdan is in solid brass, etched on all sides with engraved geom...

Antique Islamic Repoussé Lidded Copper Vessel 9 h x 12 Original vintage condition Refer to all images

Antique Persian Qajar Middle Eastern Islamic tile plaque 19th century or before. Asian Moorish glazed ceramic tile depicting an outdoor scene wit...

A panel in rather good condition for its age. The surface still displays the original egg white glaze and it is lined with antique Russian roller printed cotton.

An early 20th century wool Turkish Sivas mat square size rug with a double scroll column prayer motif on a brick color field, circa 1900. Measures: 2'2" x 2'8".

It does not come with an insert. Linen in the back. Zipper Closure. Dry Cleaning is reccommended.

This stunning room-sized rug showcases a modern take on the classic Serapi style, expertly crafted from top-quality wool. Its rich, vibrant red background is beautifully adorned with...

French silver-plated Karawan teapot in a camel form design: A Marvel by Mariage Frères, Paris.(French, founded 1854).it emerges from the storied ateliers of Mariage Frères, a renowned luxury Parisian tea company. Behd a captivating creation, a French silver plated teapot by Mariage Frères, hailing from 20th-century Paris.Fashioned from silver-plated metal, it assumes the form of a seated camel accompanied by an Arabian Prince.This luxury teapot...

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kütahya Pottery Wall Plate with Iznik Ottoman Motifs A vibrant and highly decorative mid-20th century Turkish ceramic wall plate, hand-crafted and hand-paint...

This authentic antique Turkmen Ersari rug showcases the classic "elephant foot" or Gull design, rendered in a sophisticated, muted palette of sepia, chocolate, and sand. Hand-knotted...

Beautiful modern Bidjar Style hand-knotted wool rug with a dark blue field. This piece has multicolor accents that feature a gorgeous geometric floral pattern design with beige fring...

Antique Islamic metal copper hookah bottle base of spherical form and decorated with a recessed repeated floral, geometric motif with a deer figure. 19th century Bronze tinned copper...

Beautiful antique Turkmen hand-knotted wool rug with a brown color field in a gorgeous all-over Gul pattern design. This rug measures: 7'9" x 9'7".

This mid-19th-century silk chapan coat showcases the refined textile artistry of Central Asia. Its exterior is woven from a vivid sapphire-blue silk brocad...

Before, she was only called Patrizia Guerresi. After the conversion to Islam, Maïmouna Patrizia Guerresi. She is the author of very elaborate shots, but also of sculptures and instal...

A round pished Egyptian tray in this style serves both as a functional item for serving drinks with grace and style, and as an exquisite decorative piece to adorn homes, showcasing the artistry and ctural heritage of Egypt and its surrounding regions. It is a testimony to the enduring beauty and craftsmanship that has been cherished for centuries, a legacy that continues to inspire and captivate admirers around the world. A pished North African Egyptian pished brass tray is a stunning piece of traditional craftsmanship that showcases the rich artistic heritage of the country. It is meticously handcrafted by skilled artisans who specialize in metalwork and imbue each tray with intricate designs and meticous attention to detail, inlaid with copper and silver metal with some Arabic writing. The tray typically features a circar or rectangar shape, with a slightly raised rim to prevent items from sliding off. The brass material is carefly worked to achieve a smooth and shiny surface, which is then pished to a lustrous finish, enhancing the natural beauty of the metal. One of the distinguishing features of a pished Middle Eastern Egyptian brass tray is its exquisite engraving and inlay work. The artisans skillfly carve intricate patterns, geometric motifs, or elaborate floral designs onto the surface of the tray. These designs are often inspired by traditional Egyptian architecture, Islamic art, or nature, and reflect the ctural and artistic influences of the region. A round pished Islamic metalwork, is a breathtaking example of the exquisite craftsmanship and artistic heritage of the region. Handcrafted with skillf precision, this tray showcases a harmonious blend of ctural influences, resting in a piece that is both visually captivating and historically significant.About Islamic Metalwork. Arabesques, a hallmark of Islamic art, are gracefly interwoven patterns that symbize the infinite and the interconnectedness of all creation. Calligraphy, featuring verses from the Quran or other religious or poetic texts, adds an element of spirituality and ctural significance to the design. Islamic brass metalwork, including brass trays, is an intricate and beautif form of art that originated in the Islamic world. It encompasses a wide range of decorative objects made from brass or other metals such as copper, bronze, and silver. Brass trays, in particar, are highly regarded for their craftsmanship and intricate designs. Islamic brass metalwork has a rich history that dates back to the early Islamic period, with its roots in the metalworking traditions of ancient civilizations such as the Persians, Greeks, and Romans. However, Islamic artisans developed their own unique styles and techniques, blending elements from various ctures and creating distinctive motifs that reflected Islamic aesthetics and religious beliefs. The process of creating brass trays invves several steps, each requiring specialized skills. Here is a general overview of the traditional techniques invved: 1) Design: A skilled artist or calligrapher creates the design for the brass tray. Islamic brass metalwork often incorporates intricate geometric patterns, arabesques, floral motifs, and calligraphy inspired by Quranic verses or poetry. 2) Metalworking: The tray is typically made from a sheet of brass or another metal. The metal is cut into the desired shape and then hammered or pressed to create the shallow depression of the tray. Traditional techniques such as repoussé (hammering from the reverse side) or chasing (hammering on the front side) may be employed to shape the metal. 3) Engraving: The surface of the tray is often decorated with intricate engravings or etchings. Skilled artisans use chisels, gravers, or other specialized tos to create fine details and elaborate patterns. 4) Filigree and Inlay: Some brass trays feature additional decorative elements such as filigree or inlay work. Filigree invves shaping thin wires of brass into delicate patterns and sdering them onto the tray's surface. Inlay work, on the other hand, invves embedding contrasting materials such as silver or copper into the brass, creating intricate designs. 5) Surface Treatment: After the main decorative work is complete, the tray may undergo surface treatments to enhance its appearance. This can include processes like pishing, buffing, or applying various chemical patinas to create an aged or oxidized effect. Throughout history, Islamic brass trays...

This vibrant rug is a Modern Serapi style, characterized by its large-scale central medallion and a more "open," spacious design compared to its Heriz cousins. The palette in the ima...

Brass Copper Tray Inlaid with Islamic Koranic Calligraphy. Antique Islamic Mughal Style Rectangular Copper Metal Tray table. Large Moorish Mughal Raj rectangular brass and copper tra...

Pair of Persian (16th Century) carved and painted open design window panels with floral decoration.

Very beautiful late 20th century Hereke style silk and gold rug with a mihrab prayer design and light colors with red and yellow, entirely hand knotted w...

Antique Mughal-Style Gold Embroidered Leather Slipper (Single), India/Punjab Region, circa 1900 A rare and evocative antique single slipper, crafted in hand-tooled leather and richly...

Circa 1850 Middle Eastern Islamic brass inkwell & pen case (Qalamden). Solid brass with cast parts. The case's sides are engraved with geometric designs. 9.5" x 2 1/8" x 1.5" h. Whi...