Tribal Tapestries

Kuba (Bushong) Raffia Fiber Textile Panel From Woman’s Skirt The Bushong people are one of the largest and most dominant ethnic groups within the Kuba Kingdom in the DR Congo, and h...

Very large detailed antique Baluch Afghanistan tribal nomadic kilim runner rug framed expertly in lucite. Features intricate geometric patterns an earthy tones.

Rare Antique Woman’s Abaca Fiber Tube-Skirt, Philippines The Subanen are an indigenous people living in the mountainous interior of Zamboanga del Sur on the Zamboanga Peninsula in w...

Chief’s Poncho; trarican macuñ Mapuche, Chile or Argentina Cica 1900 Indigo dyed wool, ikat technique Size: 52 x 58 inches 125 x 145 cm This poncho has the brilliance for which M...

Antique Kuba Shoowa Cut-Pile & Embroidered Cloth, DR Congo A graphically compelling example of a Kuba raffia fiber prestige cloth with cut pile and stitched embroidery. In very good...

Kuba (Bushong) Raffia Fiber Textile Panel From Woman’s Skirt The Bushong people are one of the largest and most dominant ethnic groups within the Kuba Kingdom in the DR Congo, and h...

Antique Kuba Shoowa Cut-Pile & Embroidered Cloth, DR Congo A graphically compelling example of a Kuba raffia fiber prestige cloth with cut pile and stitched embroidery. In very good...

Antique Kuba Shoowa Cut-Pile & Embroidered Cloth, DR Congo A graphically compelling example of a Kuba raffia fiber prestige cloth with cut pile and stitched embroidery. In very good...

Antique Tribal Dayak Plaited Rattan Longhouse Mat (Tikar), Kalimantan The tightly woven longhouse sleeping mats of Kalimantan are almost exclusively constructed by women, who begin ...

Antique Central Asian Silk Ikat Panel, Uzbekistan A large mounted silk and cotton ‘adras’ ikat panel with a dynamic 4-color design of large red rings with white centers surrounded b...

Beautiful naive Egyptian tapestry with a childish design of the town and animals, entirely handwoven with wool.

Shoowa Prestige Cloth Kuba Shoowa peoples DR Congo, Kasai Region Raffia palm fiber, natural and chemical dyes, cut-pile and stem stitch embroidery 24.5 x 24.5 inches (62 x 62 cm) ...

Very beautiful mid century Egyptian tapestry probably by Wissa Wassef school, with beautiful native design and beautiful colors, handwoven tapestry with wool on cotton foundation, fe...

Antique Tibetan Sitting Rug or Runner This unique Tibetan carpet is somewhat unusual, both in size and design layout. It’s narrower and shorter than most classic khaden sleeping rug...

Immerse yourself in the artistry of the Chancay civilization with this extraordinary 12th-14th century handwoven and knotted textile. Echoing the mastery of a culture known for its i...

Fine Antique Woman’s Mantle (Awayo), Bolivia This exceptionally fine woman’s awayo, or mantle, displays three groups of tightly patterned vertical bands and colored stripes separate...

Antique Aymara Woman’s Mantle (Ahuayo), Bolivia A large, finely woven and intricately patterned woman’s mantle from the Pacajes region of Bolivia displaying three wide vertical sect...

Kuba (Bushong) Raffia Fiber Textile Panel From Woman’s Skirt The Bushong people are one of the largest and most dominant ethnic groups within the Kuba Kingdom in the DR Congo, and h...

Very beautiful mid century Egyptian tapestry probably from Wissa Wassef school, with beautiful native design and beautiful colors, entirely hand wove...

Early 20th century Ceremonial Cloth / Tampan, Paminggir, Lampung region, South Sumatra, Indonesia Commonly referred to as ship cloths, these ceremonial tampan would have been used as gifts, wrappers, cushions or pillows in any number of life-transition ceremonies, including children’s first hair cutting...

Antique Lawa Woman’s Ikat Skirt Cloth, Thailand The Lawa people are a relatively small animist/Buddhist ethnic group (est. pop 17,000) living in the mountainous region of northern T...

Large Vintage Hand-Painted Tribal African Wall Hanging Tapestry, signed by the artist. Circa 1990s Country of Origin: Zambia Features earthy tone...

Rare and Vintage embroidered Tunisian Ouedzem carpet or tissue - from private collection - IDEA: use this item on Your bed or on wall, like a tapestry. There is a pillow to comple...

Early to mid-20th century embroidered tribal horse head cover, Rajasthan, India This is an ornate ceremonial embroidered head cover for a camel or horse. T...

Adire Eleko Woman's Wrapper Yoruba People Nigeria Circa 1960s-1970s Cotton) (2 panels), starch-resist and stencil dyed with indigo 74 x 67 3/4 ins (188 x 172 cm) "IRANA RDLEN " w...

Nice tribal Baluch Afghan rug with geometrical design and nice colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on wool foundation.

Beautiful midcentury Kilim tapestry, Vintage Andean Peruvian Manta Cloth South American Vintage Textiles. A Vintage Manta cloth from the High Andes region of Peru Woven in came-lid f...

African Democratic Republic of the Congo 20th Century Kuba cloth made of woven and dyed raffia palm fronds features a black, beige and brown zigzag lattice embroidery. (Similar items...

A late 19th or early 20th century Kuba Prestige cloth, mostly embroidered with cut pile borders.

Antique Tribal Kachin Woman’s Jacket with Shells, Myanmar (Burma) A small, intricately woven woman’s jacket from the Kachin (Maru) tribal group located in the far northeast of Myanm...

A striking Indonesian silk kain lawon with a central diamond pattern, Sumatra, Indonesia, late 19th or early 20th century. The ceremonial shawl, call...

Early 20th century wool apron (pangden), Western Tibet In original condition, four panels woven on a back-strap loom, stitched together and worn as an apron among the Tibetans of th...

A Kuba mat from the Kasai region of the D.R.Congo These were used on the ground, there are photos showing the Kuba King seated on similar ones. Raffia cord is wrapped around the thic...

Adire Eleko “Spinning Tops" Woman’s Wrapper Yoruba People Nigeria Circa 1960s-1970s Cotton brocade (bazin cloth) (3 panels), starch-resist and stencil dyed with indigo 76 ¼ x 66 ½ ...

Antique Tribal Dayak Plaited Rattan Longhouse Mat (Tikar), Kalimantan The tightly woven longhouse sleeping mats of Kalimantan are almost exclusively constructed by women, who begin ...

Offered by Andres Moraga Wedding blanket or tent hanging, "Arkilla Jenngo" Woven by Fulani weavers for a Tuareg noble family First half 20th century Inland Delta Region, Niger or Mal...

Adire “Oniko” Cloth with spiral pattern Yoruba People, Nigeria Circa 1970s Two panel cotton, Shibori technique, Indigo Dyed 71 3/4 x 48 1/2 inches

Offered by Andres Moraga. Wedding blanket or tent hanging, "Arkilla Jenngo" Woven by Fulani weavers for a Tuareg noble family Inland Delta Region, Nige...

Used to decorate the horse litter during the wedding celebration, this unusual trapping is sturdily woven with glistening wool, creating a pattern composed of three pairs of stylised...

712 - oriental printed textil.

Late 19th century silk tribal Ikat weaving panel from Uzbekistan, Central Asia. Luxurious over saturated magenta, purple, gold, green and pink. Reverse s...

20th century Prestige cloth, Shoowa people, Kuba Kingdom, D. R. Congo A syncopated pattern of opposing forces lends this prestige cloth a sense of movement both horizontally and v...

A striking 20th century Shoowa Kuba cloth panel with a fantastic all-over interlocking meandering hook and knot pattern woven in black and natural flat-wea...

Early 20th Century Bhutanese wrapping cloth / bhundi A beautifully preserved example of a rare Bhutanese wrapping cloth (bhundi), which would have be...

Very beautiful mid century Turkmen rug with nice geometrical and tribal design and beautiful colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with silk velvet on silk and cotton foundation.

Mid 20th century Yao Group embroidered pants The muted earth tones of the patterns on these embroidered pants are typical of the work done by the ...

Vintage east European tapestry with a pictural design and beautiful colors, entirely hand woven with wool on cotton foundation.

Very beautiful mid century Egyptian tapestry probably from Wissa Wassef school, with beautiful native design and beautiful colors, entirely hand woven with wool on cotton foundation....

Discover the allure of our exquisite midcentury Indonesian Ikat collection – crafted with intricate tribal designs, vibrant colors, and skillfully hand...

Noblewoman's Skirt. Kuba People, DR Congo. Raffia palm fiber, appliqué, embroidery. Measures: 146 x 31 inches (371 x 79 cm).

Antique Ceremonial Raffia Fiber Dance Kerchief, Ivory Coast These unusual Dida textiles are made from hand-plaited raffia fiber that is tie and stitch-resist dyed with natural pigme...

76646, antique Sangtam Naga Tribe Supong Warrior Shawl with Cowrie shell circles. This antique naga warrior Supong shawl was most likely worn by headman (headhunter) from the Sangtam...

Antique Embroidered Nomadic Herder’s Vest, Tibet A rare example of a herder’s vest from west Tibet. Composed of thick natural brown Tibetan sheep’s wool, heavily embroidered with na...

Pretty mid century South American tapestry with beautiful design and nice colours. Discover the charm of this handwoven vintage Ecuadorian tapestry...

Antique Woman’s Silk Tie-Dyed Kerchief (chabot), Cambodia This small, graphically intriguing resist-dyed textile was made by the Cham people of Cambodia, a muslim group with histori...

Vintage West African Tunic with Geometric Design This vibrant West African tunic was likely made in either Cameroon (Bamum people) or Nigeria (Yoruba people). The indigenous cotton ...

Antique Man's Ceremonial Head Cloth (Iket Kepala), South Sumatra Malay people, Palembang region A beautifully subtle weft ikat ceremonial head cloth with elaborate silk chain-stitch...

Nice new Kilim with beautiful tribal design of Turkish Kilims and nice colors, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation. Size: 170 x 240 cm.

Rare to find raincoat made of braided palm leaves. Of pre-Hispanic origin, it is a woven garment that protects against the rain. Also known as Capisayo in or Capote in other parts of...

Beautiful mid century Moroccan Berbere Kilim with nice geometrical tribal design and beautiful red field color, entirely hand woven with silk and cotton. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome...