{"title":"Rugs \u0026 Textiles","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"a-good-quality-supreme-afghan-kazak-rug-179cm-x-125cm-agm14","title":"A Good Quality Supreme Afghan Kazak Rug: 179cm x 125cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: Kabul\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Supreme Afghan Kazak\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: N\/A\u003cbr\u003eDated: Late 20th C\u003cbr\u003eHand Knotted 100% Wool Pile\u003cbr\u003eLength: 179cms \/ 5.9 feet\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 125cms \/ 4.1 feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe central field in vibrant red, interspersed by five geometric medallions, surrounded by rosettes and stars. The vivid red only returns in this example as a ground colour on the outer border meaning that the rest of the ground is made up of apple green, azure blue and ivory. As with all hand-made rugs, each piece brings with it a spectrum of shades of colouring depending upon from which angle one views it from. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Caucasus, a harsh mountainous area which separates Europe from Asia, has been weaving rugs since the 16th Century, reaching its historical peak in the 19th Century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKazaks often display two or three geometrical medallions, though in this example we see five, sometimes with characteristic S-shaped patterns. The foundation is usually wool, and the fairly deep pile is always wool, with the Ghiordes knot. The principal colour is red, though bold, warm shades of green and yellow are used as well, as we see in this piece. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKazak rugs have always been popular in Europe, largely because of their robust quality. The Afghan reproductions follow the traditional techniques and aspects of the Antique Kazaks. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a quality piece, in a particularly practical size, which will last a lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":52562575720728,"sku":"AGM14","price":295.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/5800\/5784\/files\/supersize306.jpg?v=1787571729"},{"product_id":"a-good-soft-cotton-british-vintage-printed-union-jack-flag-agn16","title":"A Good Soft Cotton British Vintage Printed Union Jack Flag","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: British\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: Early-Twentieth Century\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Unknown\u003cbr\u003eDate: c.1910-30\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 17 inches\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 34 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe printed Union Jack flag in soft thin cotton is in worn but sound order with a lovely consistent gentle fade across the textile with the words ‘British Made’ printed to the fabric. There is some fraying to some edges providing real character.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe current design of the flag dates from the union of Ireland and Great Britain in 1801. When the first flag was introduced in 1606, it became known simply as \"the British flag\" or \"the flag of Britain\". The word \"jack\" was in use before 1600 to describe the maritime bow flag. One theory goes that for some years it would have been called just \"the Jack\", or \"Jack flag\", or \"the King's Jack\", but by 1674, while formally referred to as \"His Majesty's Jack\", it was commonly called the Union Jack, and this was officially acknowledged.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis flag is very soft to the touch, and is clearly a well-used and loved patriotic textile.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":52562576572696,"sku":"AGN16","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/5800\/5784\/files\/supersize513.jpg?v=1787571753"},{"product_id":"a-good-soft-cotton-vintage-printed-flag-of-new-zealand-ag116","title":"A Good Soft Cotton Vintage Printed Flag of New Zealand","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: British\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: Early\/Mid Twentieth Century\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Unknown\u003cbr\u003eDate: c.1920-40\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 17 inches\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 34 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe printed flag of New Zealand in soft thin cotton is in worn but sound order with a lovely consistent gentle fade across the textile with the words ‘British Made’ printed to the fabric. There is some a smattering of white stain to below the Union Jack which may or may not be able to be removed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe flag of New Zealand was introduced in 1869 and adopted as the national flag in 1902. It is a defaced British blue ensign, with the Union Jack, in the top left hand corner, and four red stars with white borders to the right. The Union Jack symbolises New Zealand's Commonwealth heritage. The stars represent the Southern Cross and have five points, all of the same size.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot so many antique flags from New Zealand arise for sale so this is a good opportunity to acquire one that has real age to it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":52562576605464,"sku":"AG116","price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/5800\/5784\/files\/supersize519.jpg?v=1787571754"},{"product_id":"a-good-vintage-handheld-scottish-lion-rampant-flag-royal-standard-of-scotland-agd16","title":"A Good Vintage Handheld Scottish Lion Rampant Flag \/ Royal Standard of Scotland","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: British\u003cbr\u003e Period: Early\/Mid Twentieth Century\u003cbr\u003e Provenance: Unknown\u003cbr\u003e Date: c.1930-50\u003cbr\u003e Height: 11 inches\u003cbr\u003e Width: 9 inches\u003cbr\u003e Pole: 18 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The printed Royal Scottish Standard flag in soft thin cotton showing the lion rampant depicted center within a red double border having a motif of alternating heraldic lilies on a yellow field. The flag has printed 'British made' on it and is attached to the original softwood pole which terminates in a knob finial.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The textile is in sound condition with a slight fade across the fabric but remaining very vibrant. There is fraying to the edges.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Royal Standard of Scotland, also known as the Banner of the King of Scots, or more commonly the Lion Rampant of Scotland, is the Scottish Royal Banner of Arms having been used by the Kings of Scotland, with the first King to have done so being Alexander II (1214-1249).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A nice old example of an instantly recognizable flag.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":52562576736536,"sku":"AGD16","price":22.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/5800\/5784\/files\/supersize679.jpg?v=1787571760"},{"product_id":"a-good-herat-belouche-rug-151cm-x-95cm-agm14","title":"A Good Herat Belouche Rug: 151cm x 95cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: Herat, Afghanistan\u003cbr\u003e Style: Herat Belouche\u003cbr\u003e Provenance: N\/A\u003cbr\u003e Dated: Late 20th C\u003cbr\u003e Hand Knotted 100% Wool Pile\u003cbr\u003e Length: 151cms \/ 4.95 feet\u003cbr\u003e Width: 95cms \/ 3.11 feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Featuring two dominate central medallions on a dark ink ground, outlined in red, olive and deep aubergine, highlighted by a canary yellow dye. The ground is further populated by a series of geometrical motifs and is finished with a serpent border.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Belouche is an ancient Persian design that originated from the work of the nomadic Belouche tribe. These wonderfully individual pieces are most often found in smaller sizes purely for ease of handling whilst wandering in the mountain regions. Belouche pieces are often directional or asymmetrical in design and are common-place prayer rugs. They are typically woven in dark shades of reds and browns with tan, blues and ivory. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Most Belouche rugs are woven in the hills of Afghanistan and imported from Pakistan. One of the most pleasing thing about a Belouche piece is that the imperfections in their execution are a pleasing change for many in the contemporary world.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A good lustrous rug with a deep and colourful pile.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":52562576998680,"sku":"AGM14","price":125.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/5800\/5784\/files\/supersize379.jpg?v=1787571772"},{"product_id":"a-good-british-empire-union-of-south-africa-flag-mounted-on-a-pole-agv16","title":"A Good British Empire Union of South Africa Flag Mounted on a Pole","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: British\u003cbr\u003e Period: Early\/Mid Twentieth Century\u003cbr\u003e Provenance: Unknown\u003cbr\u003e Date: c.1927-35\u003cbr\u003e Pole Length: 50.5 inches\u003cbr\u003e Height: 17 inches\u003cbr\u003e Width: 33 inches\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The printed soft cotton South Africa flag having orange, white and blue horizontal stripes with three smaller flags center, the whole showing a lovely consistent gentle fade across the fabric, mounted on a long smooth wooden pole surmounted by a painted silver finial, survives from the second quarter of the twentieth century.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e There is some light fraying to the edges of the fabric and some light discoloration to the colours, with one end of the flag with some light discoloration, but generally the flag and the pole are in super condition. The material could be hand washed if so desired but it does prove charming in this original condition.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e During the time of the British Empire the dominions, many of the colonies, protectorates, mandates, and other territories carried their own flags, mostly under the blue ensign although some territories and colonies did also use red ensigns for their flags. This design for South Africa was based on the so-called Van Riebeeck flag or Prinsevlag (\"Prince's Flag\" in Afrikaans) that was originally the Dutch flag; it consisted of orange, white, and blue horizontal stripes. The South African addition to the design was three smaller flags centred in the white stripe. The smaller flags were the Union Flag (mirrored) towards the hoist, the flag of the Orange Free State (mirrored) hanging vertically in the middle and the Transvaal Vierkleur towards the fly. The flag changed to that of the current design in 1994.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e One of three South African flags we have from this period, and we do not expect to come across any others.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":52562578506008,"sku":"AGV16","price":125.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/5800\/5784\/files\/main-image686.jpg?v=1787571833"},{"product_id":"a-good-british-vintage-printed-union-jack-flag-agz16","title":"A Good British Vintage Printed Union Jack Flag","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: British\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: Early-Twentieth Century\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Unknown\u003cbr\u003eDate: c.1900-30\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 31 inches\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 52 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe printed Union Jack flag in soft thin cotton is in worn but sound order with a lovely consistent gentle fade across the fabric particularly to the blue, now paled to a sky blue slate. There is some fraying to some edges and a couple of stains, with one corner still tied in a knot, all of these anomalies making for a textile of real character.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe current design of the flag dates from the union of Ireland and Great Britain in 1801. When the first flag was introduced in 1606, it became known simply as \"the British flag\" or \"the flag of Britain\". The word \"jack\" was in use before 1600 to describe the maritime bow flag. One theory goes that for some years it would have been called just \"the Jack\", or \"Jack flag\", or \"the King's Jack\", but by 1674, while formally referred to as \"His Majesty's Jack\", it was commonly called the Union Jack, and this was officially acknowledged.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a beautiful fade, this is a superbly evocative textile, once flown proudly on English streets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":52562578571544,"sku":"AGZ16","price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/5800\/5784\/files\/supersize438.jpg?v=1787571836"},{"product_id":"a-good-british-vintage-printed-union-jack-flag-on-pole-ag616","title":"A Good British Vintage Printed Union Jack Flag on Pole","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: British\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: Early-Twentieth Century\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Unknown\u003cbr\u003eDate: c.1900-30\u003cbr\u003ePole Length: 29.5 inches\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 17 inches\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 21 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe printed Union Jack flag in good tough cotton is in sound condition with a lovely consistent gentle fade across the fabric, with some fraying to some edges and ‘British Manufactured’ to the hem, hanging from a smooth wooden pole.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe current design of the flag dates from the union of Ireland and Great Britain in 1801. When the first flag was introduced in 1606, it became known simply as \"the British flag\" or \"the flag of Britain\". The word \"jack\" was in use before 1600 to describe the maritime bow flag. One theory goes that for some years it would have been called just \"the Jack\", or \"Jack flag\", or \"the King's Jack\", but by 1674, while formally referred to as \"His Majesty's Jack\", it was commonly called the Union Jack, and this was officially acknowledged.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for the Olympics, shop display, or simply to wave when feeling particularly patriotic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":52562578604312,"sku":"AG616","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/5800\/5784\/files\/supersize465.jpg?v=1787571838"},{"product_id":"a-good-early-20thc-scottish-lion-rampant-flag-or-royal-standard-of-scotland-ag216","title":"A Good Early 20thC Scottish Lion Rampant Flag or Royal Standard of Scotland","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: British\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: Early-Twentieth Century\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Unknown\u003cbr\u003eDate: c.1915-30\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 25 inches\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 41 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe printed Royal Scottish Standard flag in soft thin cotton showing the lion rampant depicted center within a red double border having a motif of alternating heraldic lilies on a yellow field.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe textile is in sound condition with a slight fade across the fabric but remaining very vibrant. There is one small tear to one corner, with one small pennyweight to the other corner.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Royal Standard of Scotland, also known as the Banner of the King of Scots, or more commonly the Lion Rampant of Scotland, is the Scottish Royal Banner of Arms having been used by the Kings of Scotland, with the first King to have done so being Alexander II (1214-1249).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnlike the modern replicas of today, this well sized antique textile sings with history.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":52562579849496,"sku":"AG216","price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/5800\/5784\/files\/supersize512.jpg?v=1787571892"},{"product_id":"a-gigantic-british-vintage-royal-navy-red-ensign-flag-ags16","title":"A Gigantic British Vintage Royal Navy Red Ensign Flag","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: British\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: Early-Twentieth Century\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Unknown\u003cbr\u003eDate: c.1910-30\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 67 inches\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 137 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStretching to almost eleven and a half feet and double hand stitched in heavy cloth, this mammoth appliqué red ensign flag would have flown from a large ship, such as a conventional Destroyer, around a century ago.\u003cbr\u003eSmall holes frequent the flag but there are no tears or rips and the overall condition, considering the age is good. There is a rope and toggle for pole attachment, still in tact.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Red Ensign or \"Red Duster\" as it’s endearingly known is a flag that originated in the early 17th century as a British ensign flown by the Royal Navy and later specifically by British merchantmen. The precise date of its first appearance is not known, but surviving receipts indicate that the Navy was paying to have such flags sewn during the 1620s. It is currently used as the civil ensign of the United Kingdom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is quite simply a quality antique flag that has immense decorative and historical appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":52562580701464,"sku":"AGS16","price":245.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/5800\/5784\/files\/main-image305.jpg?v=1787571929"},{"product_id":"a-glorious-mid-19thc-ladies-silk-welsh-hat-het-gymreig-by-carver-co-late-dale-co-c-1850","title":"A Glorious Mid-19thC Ladies Silk Welsh Hat 'Het Gymreig' by 'Carver \u0026 Co late Dale \u0026 Co' c.1850","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: Bristol, England for the Welsh Market\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod: Early\/Mid-Victorian\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance: Unknown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate: c.1850\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter: 14.75”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight: 8” (all at extremities\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe rare Welsh ladies hat or 'Het Gymreig' in mushroom coloured silk of typical broad rimmed form the interior with label for 'Carver \u0026amp; Co late Dale \u0026amp; Co' made in Bristol exclusively for the female Welsh market in the mid nineteenth century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe condition of the hat is thoroughly charming and evocative though a little tatty. The bow is possibly later, and there are a small number of tears and some misshapenness, losses and general wear particularly to the top, which is a common theme for antique hats. Please view the photographs for visual reference.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Welsh hat has been an icon of Wales since the 1830s when it first made its appearance. Before that date, working women wore men's hats made of felt, either similar in shape to a bowler hat, or like a Welsh hat, but with a much lower crown.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring the 1830s, the crown on the woman's hat suddenly rose. The reason for this is unknown, but the tall hat may have influenced it with narrow curved brim worn by gentlewomen when horse riding. The new Welsh hat was made of silk plush on a buckram shell strengthened with resin – exactly the same materials from which men's top hats were made. The crowns of the hats worn in south and south-west Wales were slightly conical in shape and most were made by Christys of London and Stockport, or Carver and Co of Bristol as this example is. The hats worn in north Wales generally had a slightly shorter crown and straight sides with most of these examples made by Welsh hatters.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Welsh hat seems to have been worn (with a full Welsh costume) only by the wives and daughters of successful farmers when attending chapel or church; at special events such as eisteddfodau and royal visits and especially when selling their wares at market. The Welsh hat seem to have started to go out of fashion during the 1860s, but a few women continued to wear them until there was a revival of the Welsh costume during the 1890s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere were many hat makers in Bristol, but only two, known as Carver and Co. Late Dale and Co. and Carver, Jefferis and Co., are known to have made Welsh hats. It appears that Carver took over Dale sometime between 1850 and 1858, and Carver was joined by Jefferis by 1863. The most intriguing question about the origin of the Welsh hat is why two English firms should have produced quite large numbers of a unique shaped silk hat which were bought only by the women of Wales. “If there were no high hats there would be no bald heads, but, on the other hand, if there were no heads there would be no hats” Cambrian, 25 November 1892.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 'out of date old Welsh hat, formerly worn by the witches of the historian's imagination' (1892) is a scarce survivor and a beautiful and bewitching collectable.","brand":"Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52562581029144,"sku":"welshhat","price":675.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/5800\/5784\/files\/welshhat2.jpg?v=1787571939"},{"product_id":"a-good-british-empire-australian-red-ensign-flag-mounted-on-a-pole-ag616","title":"A Good British Empire Australian Red Ensign Flag Mounted on a Pole","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: British\u003cbr\u003e Period: Early-Twentieth Century\u003cbr\u003e Provenance: Unknown\u003cbr\u003e Date: c.1908-25\u003cbr\u003e Pole Length: 50.5 inches\u003cbr\u003e Height: 17 inches\u003cbr\u003e Width: 33 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The printed soft cotton Australian Red Ensign flag showing the Union Flag in the upper canton and constellation of stars to the red field, the whole showing a superb consistent gentle fade across the fabric, mounted on a long smooth wooden pole surmounted by a painted silver finial, survives from the first quarter of the twentieth century.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e There is some light fraying to the edges of the fabric and some areas of fade to one end on the red ground but generally the flag and the pole are in good condition. There is some wear to the painted finial.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e During the time of the British Empire the dominions, many of the colonies, protectorates, mandates, and other territories carried their own flags, mostly under the blue ensign although some territories and colonies did also use red ensigns for their flags. The Australian Red Ensign resulted from the 1901 Commonwealth Government Federal Flag Design Competition which required two entries: a flag for official use by the Commonwealth Government and one for the use of State and local governments, mercantile marine, private organisations and individuals . The winning design was based on the traditional British Red Ensign and featured the Southern Cross and Commonwealth Star. 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The main field is populated with twelve smaller tarantula motifs with rosettes at one end and stylized birds at the other. The borders are interspersed by rosettes and flowers and are set in three shades; amber, apple green and mauve to finish.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Usually featuring geometric patterns and earth tones, Goravan Persian rugs are tribal rugs hand-woven in a small village near the carpet-making centers of Heriz and Tabriz.. Their design, color and quality are almost identical to the rugs woven in Heriz. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Gorevan is a town situated below Tabriz beside Lake Urima and carpets made there have a Ghiordes knot and are coarsely woven with approximately thirty to forty knots per square inch. The design is often one large geometrical medallion with smaller similar medallions within.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Highly geometrical and typical of its type, this is a large and lustrous runner with good width and a thick pile.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":52562606620952,"sku":"AC514","price":545.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/5800\/5784\/files\/supersize272.jpg?v=1787572484"},{"product_id":"a-colourful-semi-old-persian-goravan-runner-270cm-x-90cm-acd14","title":"A Colourful Semi Old Persian Goravan Runner 270cm x 90cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: Persian\u003cbr\u003e Style: Goravan\u003cbr\u003e Provenance: Unknown\u003cbr\u003e Date: c.1960\u003cbr\u003e Hand Knotted 100% Wool Pile.\u003cbr\u003e Length: 270cms \/ 8.9 feet\u003cbr\u003e Width: 90cms \/ 3 feet\u003cbr\u003e Ref: 5080\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The pale slate grey ground with three stylized floral medallions, two highlighted in spearmint green, the central motif in charcoal, and the unusual border in four colour serpents.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Usually featuring geometric patterns and earth tones, Goravan Persian rugs are tribal rugs hand-woven in a small village near the carpet-making centers of Heriz and Tabriz.. Their design, color and quality are almost identical to the rugs woven in Heriz. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Gorevan is a town situated below Tabriz beside Lake Urima and carpets made there have a Ghiordes knot and are coarsely woven with approximately thirty to forty knots per square inch. The design is often one large geometrical medallion with smaller similar medallions within.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This is an unfussy and vivid runner with a soft pile and colour scheme that work in total harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":52562607571224,"sku":"ACD14","price":545.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/5800\/5784\/files\/supersize266.jpg?v=1787572500"},{"product_id":"a-british-vintage-royal-navy-white-ensign-flag-abz16","title":"A British Vintage Royal Navy White Ensign Flag","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: British\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: Early-Twentieth Century\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Unknown\u003cbr\u003eDate: c.1900-20\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 24 inches\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 34.5 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe printed white ensign flag in soft thin cotton is in sound condition with a gentle fade across the fabric and the occasional stain consummate with age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginating in the 16th century, the White Ensign or St George's Ensign is flown on British Royal Navy ships and shore establishments consisting of a red St George's Cross upon a white field with the Union Flag in the upper canton. 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These wonderfully individual pieces are most often found in smaller sizes purely for ease of handling whilst wandering in the mountain regions. Belouche pieces  are often directional or asymmetrical in design and are common-place prayer rugs. They are typically woven in dark shades of reds and browns with tan, blues and ivory. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost Belouche rugs are woven in the hills of Afghanistan and imported from Pakistan. 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The multi-coloured rope twist border provides a suitably nomadic finish.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Shiraz rugs are the work or nomads and are fairly soft. Traditionally these rugs were knotted on a foundation of wool and cattle-hair, with a woolen pile. Qashgai tribes make these lovely rugs and many of them are collected for transport in the town of Shiraz in southern Iran.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Shiraz pieces are generally more loosely knotted than, for example, Qashgai rugs. The colours of the ground are red and blue, more rarely cream, and often rather defined. The design usually bears a stepped diamond out-line which encloses a number of stylized, geometrical animal and flower patterns. 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