Directory of Tribal Resources

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Sites with educational content about tribal antique rugs and other textiles of interest to collectors fall within this category. Textiles other than rugs include garments, utilitarian objects (containers, for example) and trappings of various kinds.

Resources in This Category

• Atlas Kilim Berbere

  http://www.atlaskilimberbere.com/
  Bilingual (French and English) site devoted to Moroccan textiles.

• Berber-Arts Blazek

  http://www.berber-arts.com/
  Gallery of mostly Berber carpets (with a focus on Beni Ouarain) and some other tribal artifacts. Many good images.

• Gail Martin Gallery

  http://www.gailmartingallery.com/
  Ancient, antique and ethnographic textiles; modern and contemporary fiber arts.

• Herat Ltd.

  http://www.herat.com/
  Old tribal weaving, with a nice introduction to the subject for beginners.

• Joshua Baer and Company

  http://www.westernpictures.net/
  Information and sales of Navajo blankets and rugs, Spanish colonial furniture and American Indian art.

• Marla Mallett: Textiles and Tribal Oriental Rugs

  http://www.marlamallett.com/
  Information on textile structure by a leading authority, with an ongoing on-line revision of her book. Includes rugs and textiles offered for sale.

• Milton Cater Oriental Carpets

  http://www.orientalcarpets.com.au/
  A commercial site with a philosophical attitude. Includes a selection of worn rugs ("Noble Ruins") and a free online newsletter.

• Nagel Auktionen GmbH & Co. KG

  http://www.auction.de/
  Nagels holds several rug sales each year, with illustrated catalogues.

• Navajo Rug Appraisal Co.

  http://www.navajorugrepair.com/
  Providing accurate, unbiased and informative appraisal of Navajo and Oriental rugs.

• Seeing Is Dreaming

  http://www.seeingisdreaming.com/
  Some nice essays on cultural significance and history of rug weaving, especially in Turkey.

• Sun Bow Trading Company

  http://www.sunbowtrading.com/
  A colorful American dealer in tribal rugs and textiles.

• Thanakra

  http://www.thanakra.fr/
  Paris dealer specializing in Moroccan textiles, with nice travel photos and periodic exhibitions.

• The Nomads Tent

  http://www.nomadstent.co.uk/
  Edinburgh dealer site, with brief articles and book reviews.

• The Tribal Eye

  http://www.tribal-kilims.com/
  Peter Davies' site on tribal textiles.

• Thomas Cole Antique Rugs and Textiles

  http://www.tcoletribalrugs.com/index.html
  Antique tribal and central Asian rugs, embroideries and other textile art.

• Turkmen Main Carpets

  http://www.turkmen-main-carpets.org/
  About a CD-ROM featuring main carpets of the Turkmen.

• TurkoTek

  http://www.turkotek.com/
  Site for collectors of textiles, especially tribal weaving from central and western Asia. Active moderated discussion boards.

 

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