How were these mats used?

Nomadic and village weavers produced these textiles for daily utility, employing them as prayer mats, hearth rugs, saddle covers, and eating spreads. They insulated cold floors, lined seating areas, and served practical storage functions within tents and dwellings. Over time, these utilitarian objects gained appreciation for their artistic merit, transitioning from domestic tools to cherished elements of interior decoration.

Where do these tribal designs originate?

The patterns stem from specific tribal confederations and village groups across Anatolia, the Caucasus, Persia, and Turkmenistan. Each region developed distinct motifs, colour palettes, and weaving structures that identified the maker's community. Baluch, Afshar, Turkmen, and Caucasian groups each preserved particular geometric and floral lattice traditions through generations of hand-knotting.

How do I care for a vintage mat?

Gentle vacuuming without a rotating brush helps remove embedded dust from the wool pile without damaging the hand-spun fibres. Keeping the textile out of direct sunlight prevents the natural dyes from fading unevenly across the surface. Professional cleaning tailored to antique textiles ensures the wool and cotton foundations remain stable over years of display.

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These woven pieces are vintage tribal mats, small floor coverings and utility textiles made by nomadic and village weavers across Central Asia, Persia, and Anatolia.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Karaja Rug, Persia

From Farnham Antique Carpets

£980

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Antique Timuri Baluch Prayer Rug with Dokhtar-e-qazi Design, Circa 1900/20.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Timuri Baluch Prayer Rug with Dokhtar-e-qazi Design, Circa 1900/20.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£750

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Antique Senneh Kilim with Scarce Design, Superb Condition, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Senneh Kilim with Scarce Design, Superb Condition, Circa 1900.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£4,500

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19th century

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Antique Tribal Afshar Rug with Repeat Heratti Design, 2nd Half 19th Century.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£3,950

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1900 - 1920

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Antique Persian Wool Rug

From CJ Antiques

£650

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique Karaja Rug, Persia

Antique Timuri Baluch Prayer Rug with Dokhtar-e-qazi Design, Circa 1900/20.

Antique Senneh Kilim with Scarce Design, Superb Condition, Circa 1900.

Antique Tribal Afshar Rug with Repeat Heratti Design, 2nd Half 19th Century.

Antique Persian Wool Rug

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