Thomas Cole

Spacializing in collectible Turkmen, Uzbek, Kirghiz, Baluch and Persian tribal (oriental) rugs, bagfaces and weavings as well as Central Asian silk embroidery and textile art. Featuring rare historical photographs of Central Asia, interesting articles about various aspects of different groups of rugs as well as entertaining travelogue writing with photographs and accounts of journeys through the Central Asian rug markets. Offering subscriptions to HALI, the premier publication on antique rugs & textiles. www.tcoletribalrugs.com

Published articles:

  • a subscription service for $60 per year (payment via PayPal is best - thomascoleart@gmail.com))... rug writing and journalism, sometimes covering New Orleans ... read more

  • a subscription service for $60 per year... rug writing and journalism. a 'sample' pdf is featured here, and to date for ... read more

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  • Yomut(?) Turkmen Embroidered Collar(from a garment), 3'5' long by 3.5" wide, 19th c., Central Asia A very different composition of design as compared ... read more

  • Baluch Animal Trapping/Band, se Persia, 19th c., 4" x 8'8" No one has satisfactorily explained or depicted the exact function of these bands ... read more
    price:  $750 including domestic USA shipping.

  • Baluch Flat Woven "Chanteh" (personal bag), w. Afghanistan, 19th c., 1'3" x 1'1" An unusual flat woven "chanteh" from western Afghanistan featuring an ... read more

  • Italian Velvet Textile, 18th(?) Century, 2'1" x 2'11" Selvedges on either side intact - ie. full width US $425 including domestic usa shipping
    price:  $425 including DOMESTIC USA shipping

  • Old issues of Oriental Rug Review dating to 1984, 1985 and 1986... not complete but in reasonable condition. If you're unfamiliar ... read more
    price:  SOLD

  • Ersari Turkmen Embroidered Hat, Central Asia, early 20th C. Good condition, good colors as well. Please inquire for more information and detail images.

  • Baluch Balisht, se Persia, 19th c., 1'5" x 2'6" Good color, some damage, fine weave with a nice handle $185 incl. domestic usa shipping

  • Baluch Kilim (fragment), sw Pakistan/SE Persia, 19th c., approx 1'7" x 3'1" An older fragment exhibiting designs and colors not often seen in ... read more

  • Baluch Embroidered 'Bokche', sw Pakistan/SE Persia, circa 1920s, 8" x 10" (opened) one ink stain (evident in photographs), otherwise good condition silk embroidery on ... read more

  • Baluch Bag, w. Afghanistan, late 19th C/early 20th c(?), 1'2" x 1'3" a small bag, possibly a chanteh (personal bag), all natural dyes, ... read more

  • Shahsevan "Mafrash" (bedding bag) Panel, w.(?) Persia, late 19th/early 20th c., 1'8" x 1'5" Good condition, all natural dyes $375 including domestic usa shipping

  • Kuba Region Flat Woven Khorjin, 1'8" x 4'7" Good condition ... natural dyes,.. unusual weaving, not common at all SOLD
    price:  SOLD

  • Baluch 'Balisht', se Persia, 1'6" x 2' 6" Complete with the original back, woven in one piece (not sewn on after weaving) and ... read more
    price:  SOLD

  • Uzbek Ikat Child's Coat, Central Asia, 19th c. a smaller coat intended for a child, decent condition, see detail images for condition. Please ... read more
    price:  $400 including domestic shipping via US Priority Mail

  • Baluch "Chanteh" (personal bag), se Persia, circa 1900 or before, 1'5" x 1'2' Signs of use, the back (detail showing the knots from ... read more
    price:  SOLD

  • Baluch 'Balisht' (pillow cover), se Persia, 19th c. 1'6" x 2'6" Silky pile, no repair, one minor spot of wear (see detail image) all ... read more
    price:  SOLD

  • Yomut Group Torba, Central Asia, circa 1900 or before(?), 2'11" x 1'4" Asymmetric knot open right Cotton weft (white with some blue) Good condition, no ... read more
    price:  SOLD

  • Afshar Bag Face, s. Persia, 19th c., 2'8" x 2' An unusual design, with minor repair - lower left edge (2) - see ... read more
    price:  SOLD

  • Uzbek(?) Flat Woven Bag, n. Afghanistan, early 20th c., 1'7" x 1'9" Good condition
    price:  SOLD

  • Jaf Kurd Bag Face, w. Persia, 19th c, 1'11" x 1'6" Lower end re-woven (see detail image, front and back) GOOD color, overall even
    price:  SOLD

  • Baluch Chanteh - Personal Bag, se Persia, 19th C. Please inquire for further details / information SOLD
    price:  SOLD

  • Shahsevan Mafrash Panel, Karabagh region of the Caucasus, 3’7” x 2’ 4” sold
    price:  SOLD

  • Baluch Bag Face, Afghanistan, 19th C. Please inquire for further images/information
    price:  SOLD

  • Uzbek Flat Weave, Central Asia, circa 1900, approx 4' x 5'
    price:  SOLD

  • Detail - Wool weaving, Kashmir (n. India), 1st half 19th c.

  • Detail - Cotton textile, wood block printed (mordant/resist dyed), n. India, circa 1900 - 20

  • Detail - "Kalamkari" cotton textile, east India, complete (no damage), 19th c.

  • Detail - Complete turban, tie dye technique, n. India

  • Early cotton Textile Fragment, n. India, resist & mordant dyed

  • Wool Textile (fragmented), Kashmir (n. India), 19th c. (mounted)
    price:  Price on Request

  • Baluch Prayer Rug, ne Persia (Khorassan), late 19th Century, 3’ x 5’ 9” For further images as well as a complete description of ... read more
    price:  SOLD

  • Shirvan Rug, Caucasus Mtns., late 19th century, approx 2'9" x 3'8" a cute little rug from the Shirvan area. The small size ... read more
    price:  SOLD

  • Baluch "Pushti" (Bag Face), w. Afghanistan, 19th Century, approx 1'7" x 2'10" An extremely unusual example of a functional type of weaving, a ... read more
    price:  SOLD

  • Baluch Pile Animal Band/Trapping, se Persia, 19th Century Among the Baluch of the Sistan region of se Persia, one finds a number of ... read more

  • Animal Trapping, Tibet, late 19th c., 1' x 10" Such animal trappings were used by the lead animal in a caravan, often placed ... read more

  • Uzbek Horse Cover, Central Asia, late 19th century, 4’3”x 3’8” This flatwoven horse cover was made in Central Asia by Uzbek weavers. ... read more
    price:  SOLD