Woven in the Poltava region of eastern Ukraine in the latter part of the 19th century, this lovely wool kilim has a design of repeating floral sprigs on an ivory ground framed by a black border decorated with a meandering vine, leaves and flowers. Although very much in the Ukrainian folk-art tradition, this simple but elegant arrangement has universal appeal and would work well in many types of decorative settings. The subtle colours and sophisticated weaving technique are also typical of Poltava work. Professionally cleaned and in very good condition, this lovely piece is ready for immediate use.

Beautiful 18th Century Aubusson Tapestry.

This tapestry was hand-made in central France in the valley of the Creuse.

Aubusson Verdure tapestries originated from workshops set up between the towns of Clermont- Ferrand, and Limoges in France.

In the 17th and 18th centuries, Aubusson successfully rivaled Gobelins and Beauvais tapestry.

They generally relied upon engravings, with their most famous tapestries decorated with illustrations drawn from the fables of French poet Jean de La Fontaine. Figures are set against a background of ‘verdure’ in Aubusson tapestries.

With signs of wear throughout, in the form of tears and dis-coloring.

Circa 1780.

An Archival Iconic Fashion Piece from 1983, stunning piece – One of The Very First Timeless Double Flap Diamond Quilted Hand Bags Designed by Karl Lagerfeld. Handcrafted in lambskin leather, diamond quilted. This double flap is in dark navy blue colour, double famous iconic Mademoiselle gold chain strap, 24k gold-plated large vintage turn-lock (distinguishable by a heavy, rich gold shine and just introduced by Karl Lagerfeld in 1983) with the stamp on the CC logo turn-lock. The interior is lined in burgundy red gros-grain fabric inspired by the uniform Coco Chanel wore in a convent. Two compartments, one front pocket, one compartment with two slit pockets, one zipper pocket on the interior top flap and one half moon exterior pocket at rear. A “Must-have”, very rare, one of the first truly vintage Chanel 2.55 bags produced in 1983 in dark navy blue colour, a highly sought after, investment collector piece for your wardrobe!

A very rare, stunning timeless black CHANEL vertical quilted shoulder flap bag. This bag is handcrafted with lambskin leather quilted vertical front and back and with quilted horizontal underneath. A classic intertwined leather and gold tone shoulder strap with a tassel charm details with the iconic CC logo, opening and closes at the top on the main compartment with a gold tone zipper, the front flap pocket is closing with the iconic 24k gold tone CC logo turn-lock. There is one main compartment with one slit pocket lined with leather and with one zipper pocket lined with gros-grain fabric with a CC logo charm pull out tag. The exterior flap pocket is lined with leather and Moiré fabric, the flap closes with a 24k gold tone CC logo. A “Must-Have” a very rare vertical black flap CC logo 23 cm bag in exceptional condition for everyday wear!

Azerbaijan has a rich history of rug weaving, stretching back several centuries. The country stands at the crossroads of various cultures, and its carpets reflect this in their creativity and diversity. As such, these pieces are highly sought-after, well-known for their wide range of designs and creative use of vegetable-dyed colours.

This handsome late 19th-century example has a muted grey field, complementing the monochrome overall drawing, framed by a wide yellow border. The pattern in the central field is creatively repeated in a wide variety of natural vegetable-dyed colours. With its simple naive drawing and settled colour scheme, it lend itself equally to a contemporary or classic interior.

This lovely Azerbaijani Runner is in good practical condition for everyday use.

An attractive example, with a tribal charm to suit a variety of settings.

‘Suzani’ translates to English as ‘needlework’ and is the term used to describe the wonderful art of silk embroidery from Uzbekistan. Often produced as dowry gifts, suzanis had a meaning well beyond their decorative appeal. They were a reflection of the bride’s qualities, and a statement of the esteem in which she held her future husband and his family. There were several centres around Uzbekistan which produced suzanis in the 18th and 19th centuries. One of the most recognizable is Nurata as their designs were often decorated with large shrubs that emanate from the corners of the field as is the case with this truly beautiful suzani. The design is very well balanced in the field with the classic Nurata design of shrubs emanating from the corners to the centre. The borders are elegant and give a nice sense of movement with lots of variety in the leaves and flowers. The colours are pale and delicate. Note also that the outlines of the ornaments are drawn in a lovely gold silk rather than in brown or black. This is a delightful suzani which would create a wonderful hanging or cover in many settings.

19th Century French wasp waist mannequin with original fabric.

With patched and worn character, signs of wear, commensurate with age.

Antique Tabriz carpets are distinguished by their fine weaves and remarkable adherence to the classic traditions of Classical Persian rug design. This elegant example is associated with the Master weaver, Hadji Jalili, well known as the artist behind some of the most exquisite and highly sought-after pieces of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many of which can be spotted in grand historic homes across the UK and Europe. His workshop was famous for its creative drawings and use of soft understated colours.

This attractive accent rug is a fine example; its composition boasts a bold, large-scale design in relation to its small format, and a harmonious palette of natural dyed colours, including muted tan, ivory, grey and sky-blue.

Retained in excellent condition, still preserving its original fringes and all its borders, with a fine age-related patina to its colours.

An elegant rug to blend in a wide variety of settings, rare in this square format.

Antique Malayer rugs, originating from Northwest Persia, are well known for the unique quality of their designs, combining the bold, graphic forms of tribal and village weavings, with the craftsmanship, precision, and delicate floral motifs one would expect from a fine Persian workshop piece. Mishan Malayer carpets in particular are even more sought-after, recognised as higher category weavings than other classic Malayer pieces of their era.

This early Mishan Malayer rug, dating to c. 1870, is an especially striking example of its type, with a delicate abrash (or, colour variation) across its charcoal grey – a rare colour in weavings of in its type – forming a charming backdrop to its stamped all-over design, framed by a decorative border.

Preserved in good practical condition for everyday use, though with some age-related wear, which, combined with its gracefully weathered vegetable dyes, lends the work a characterful patina.

An attractive accent rug, which would add style and personality to any setting.

A well worn oriental rug circa 1880

Around 6 meters long