How are flatweave tribal rugs made?

These textiles are constructed on traditional looms using wool and cotton fibres. Artisans interlace weft threads tightly across vertical warps to create pattern without a knotted pile. Specialised structures like Soumak involve wrapping threads around the warp to add texture and durability. Each regional group employed specific structural techniques passed down through generations.

Where do these rugs originate?

The pieces originate from nomadic and village communities across Central Asia, the Caucasus, Anatolia, and Persia. Distinctive weaving centres include regions worked by Uzbek, Turkmen, Qashqai, Kurdish, and Shirvan makers. Geography dictates the traditional motifs, palettes, and structural variations found in each textile. Nomad groups often adapted formats for practical camp use, such as utility tent bands.

How do I date a tribal rug?

Dating relies on examining material wear, dyestuff characteristics, and structural consistency. Pieces on this page originate from the late nineteenth century through the early twentieth century. Stylistic markers such as specific medallion layouts or traditional border designs help place textiles into distinct decades. Expert comparison with documented examples from similar origins refines the era of production.

How do I care for a flatweave?

Protect the textile by placing a quality underlay beneath it to prevent slipping and reduce friction against the floor. Regular gentle vacuuming without a rotating brush roll removes trapped dust. Keep the rug away from direct, harsh sunlight to prevent natural dyes from fading unevenly over time. Professional cleaning tailored to antique wool textiles ensures the longevity of the weave.

Tent bands are long, narrow strips of decorative flatweaving utilised by nomadic groups to secure yurt or tent structures. Artisans wove these utilitarian bands with dense geometric patterns. Many survive today either in their original long format or repurposed into smaller rugs and household textiles. Their tight construction reflects the heavy physical demands placed on nomad shelters.

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A flatweave tribal rug brings rich geometric patterns and authentic nomadic history straight to your floor.

Antique Uzbek Embroidered 'Suzani' Kilim, Excellent Condition, Circa 1900-20.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Uzbek Embroidered 'Suzani' Kilim, Excellent Condition, Circa 1900-20.

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£1,500

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Antique Turkish Bergama Region Karakecili Kilim Woven in Two Parts, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Turkish Bergama Region Karakecili Kilim Woven in Two Parts, Circa 1900.

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£3,950

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Antique Pirot / Sarkoy Kilim of Scarce Design, Excellent Colours, Circa 1920.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Pirot / Sarkoy Kilim of Scarce Design, Excellent Colours, Circa 1920.

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£2,250

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Antique Central Asian Uzbek Tartari 'Safid' Kilim, Striking Design, Circa 1900/20.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Central Asian Uzbek Tartari 'Safid' Kilim, Striking Design, Circa 1900/20.

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£1,500

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Antique Pirot / Sarkoy Kilim of Repeat Medallion Design, Excellent Colours, Circa 1920.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Pirot / Sarkoy Kilim of Repeat Medallion Design, Excellent Colours, Circa 1920.

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£2,250

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Antique Saddle-bag, Afshar Nomads, Bardsir Region, Kerman Province, Southern Persia.

19th century

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Antique Saddle-bag, Afshar Nomads, Bardsir Region, Kerman Province, Southern Persia.

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£550

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Antique East Caucasian Avar Kilim of Large Size, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920

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Antique East Caucasian Avar Kilim of Large Size, Circa 1900.

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£8,400

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Antique 'Tacheh' (Wheat-sack), Luri - Bakhtiari Tribes, the Chahar Mahal, Western Persia.

1900 - 1920

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Antique 'Tacheh' (Wheat-sack), Luri - Bakhtiari Tribes, the Chahar Mahal, Western Persia.

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£850

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Old Turkish Sarkoy Kilim, Soft Red Colour, Circa 1930

1920 - 1940

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Old Turkish Sarkoy Kilim, Soft Red Colour, Circa 1930

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Antique Shahsavan Khorjin Saddle Bag in Soumak Technique, Circa 1878.

19th century

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Antique Shahsavan Khorjin Saddle Bag in Soumak Technique, Circa 1878.

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Listings feature pieces spanning from eighteen seventy to nineteen twenty, utilising wool and cotton across Central Asian, Caucasian, Anatolian, and Persian styles.

Antique Storage-bag, Qashqa'i Nomads, Fars Province, South-west Persia.

19th century

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Antique Storage-bag, Qashqa'i Nomads, Fars Province, South-west Persia.

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Antique Qashqai Tribal Kilim, Diamond Medallion Design, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Qashqai Tribal Kilim, Diamond Medallion Design, Circa 1900.

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£2,950

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Glaoui Rug, High Atlas Mountains, Circa 1900, 1.55m X 1.34m

1900 - 1920

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Glaoui Rug, High Atlas Mountains, Circa 1900, 1.55m X 1.34m

From Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs

£2,650

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Antique Turkish Malatya Kilim, Eastern Anatolia, Circa 1930

1900 - 1920

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Antique Turkish Malatya Kilim, Eastern Anatolia, Circa 1930

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£3,950

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Antique Pirot / Sarkoy Kilim of Repeat Medallion Design, Large Room Size, Circa 1920.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Pirot / Sarkoy Kilim of Repeat Medallion Design, Large Room Size, Circa 1920.

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£2,950

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Antique Turkish Kayseri 2 Part Kilim of Large Size, Circa 1920.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Turkish Kayseri 2 Part Kilim of Large Size, Circa 1920.

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£4,800

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Flatweave Tribal Rug

Antique Uzbek Embroidered 'Suzani' Kilim, Excellent Condition, Circa 1900-20.

Antique Turkish Bergama Region Karakecili Kilim Woven in Two Parts, Circa 1900.

Antique Pirot / Sarkoy Kilim of Scarce Design, Excellent Colours, Circa 1920.

Antique Central Asian Uzbek Tartari 'Safid' Kilim, Striking Design, Circa 1900/20.

Antique Pirot / Sarkoy Kilim of Repeat Medallion Design, Excellent Colours, Circa 1920.

Antique Saddle-bag, Afshar Nomads, Bardsir Region, Kerman Province, Southern Persia.

Antique East Caucasian Avar Kilim of Large Size, Circa 1900.

Antique 'Tacheh' (Wheat-sack), Luri - Bakhtiari Tribes, the Chahar Mahal, Western Persia.

Old Turkish Sarkoy Kilim, Soft Red Colour, Circa 1930

Antique Shahsavan Khorjin Saddle Bag in Soumak Technique, Circa 1878.

Antique Storage-bag, Qashqa'i Nomads, Fars Province, South-west Persia.

Antique Qashqai Tribal Kilim, Diamond Medallion Design, Circa 1900.

Glaoui Rug, High Atlas Mountains, Circa 1900, 1.55m X 1.34m

Antique Turkish Malatya Kilim, Eastern Anatolia, Circa 1930

Antique Pirot / Sarkoy Kilim of Repeat Medallion Design, Large Room Size, Circa 1920.

Antique Turkish Kayseri 2 Part Kilim of Large Size, Circa 1920.

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