A large Early 20th Century Woven Tapestry - Central America

An early 20th century Kuba Kelleh rug, demonstrating large proportions and rich tones throughout. What a wonderful addition to our rug department! A sense of stateliness conjures up...

A Yei Navajo Figural double-sided flat woven wall hanging - circa 1930. Displaying five standing figures on an deep speckled grey ground, framed by a red border. The Yei iconography is related to Navajo religious sandpaintings. Navajo religion has a reverence for nature and is based on maintaining a balance in the universe. It was believed that there was a sense of harmony needed to maintain a healthy life. Should an individual do something to upset this balance, then it was believed that an illness might befall them. Much like in the modern-day, a medicine man was hired to help regain this harmony. The remedy involved a combination of chanting, herbal medicines and a sandpainting ritual. Various coloured sands were sprinkled on the ground until they formed a specific Yei (holy person), based on the god he was trying to summon. When the sandpainting was completed, it was sanctified by spreading corn pollen over it. Once the sacred sandpainting had served its purpose, it was erased. To save it or reproduce its imagery was dangerous and could bring serious grief to anyone who retained the image. During the 1890s, the Navajos phased out blanket weaving in favour of rugs. There was strong demand from the vast migration of settlers, building homes by the thousands, who needed something to cover their floors. The first Navajo rug depicting holy people...

An impressive early 20th century large-scale oil on canvas by Ukrainian artist Marc Sterling (1895-1976). The still-life composition draws the viewer in with its depiction of assorted fruits, a delicate vase embellished with blooming flowers, and an intricate charger, offering a feast for the eyes with its rich textures and soft colors. The painting is presented in its original Italian Cassetta...

A Large decorative mid 20th century Moroccan Berber Rug. Displaying blue diamond patterned decorations, on a white ground. Each end features oversized platted fridging.   Height -...

French wall tapestry from 1977, hand-woven by the artist using a variety of materials such as jute, cotton and wool. An artistry showcasing a stunning blend of shades and textures. ...

Vintage Portuguese Needlepoint rug, in small size, circa 1920 A one-of-a-kind vintage Portuguese needlepoint rug, hand-knotted with soft wool pile. Featuring a repeating design al...

This highly decorative rare Italian cut velvet tapestry panel is finished on all edges and ready for hanging on a wall or using as a bed cover. It coul...

These type of Russian prints that are also called 'trade cloth' since they were made for Central Asian markets. They were used to make blankets and dresses, and also used for the lin...