Tribal Tapestries

Offered by Andres Moraga Wedding blanket or tent hanging, "Arkilla Jenngo" Woven by Fulani weavers for a Tuareg noble family First half 20th century Inland Delta Region, Niger or Mal...

Offered by Andres Moraga. Wedding blanket or tent hanging, "Arkilla Jenngo" Woven by Fulani weavers for a Tuareg noble family Inland Delta Region, Nige...

76646, antique Sangtam Naga Tribe Supong Warrior Shawl with Cowrie shell circles. This antique naga warrior Supong shawl was most likely worn by headman (headhunter) from the Sangtam...

A very fine and rare pair of festive bands used to embellish the main gable in the middle of the tent of the Zayan Berber tribe (see the additional images), located in the western se...

Vintage African Kuba textile, suitable for a modern wall panel, on a long table or to make pillows. Handwoven and hand-dyed raffia fabric - An IDEA: ...

A striking Indonesian silk kain lawon with a central diamond pattern, Sumatra, Indonesia, late 19th or early 20th century. The ceremonial shawl, call...

Rare Antique Woman's Silk Ceremonial Headscarf (Kiet), Cambodia This traditional head cloth or veil was made by the Cham people of Cambodia, a Muslim group with historic ties to Mal...

An oversized and impressive cape worn during ceremonial dancing by Miao people (also known as Hmong in English) from Guizhou Province, China circa 1940s-1950s in a rarely intact and well-preserved condition. Miao people are diverse minority groups living in Southern China as well as Southeast Asia with complex sub-affiliations based on attires, languages, cultural customs and art tradition. They are renowned for their textile and silver craftsmanship as well as singing and dancing traditions. This cape, rather heavy in construction and striking in bold red and black, was made from wool, hemp and cotton. The surface showcases elongated diamond patterns in complementary woven wool and couched plaque on top of the cotton part. The pattern strikes the viewer with a strong sense of dignity and power. The heavy material and pattern are strangely akin to some of the Navajo weaving. The cape is in a form a jacket with long and wide sleeves, and it was meant to be used in ceremonial occasions. Our research reveals that the piece was from the Northwest Guizhou in an autonomous county called Weining. The area is of subtropical highland and the generally cold weather was reflected in the heavy materials used in this piece, in comparison with other textiles made in the warmer lowland. There is an older paper label with price tag in Chinese inside the cape. It was purchased in Guizhou decades ago by a US collection in MA. With a span of over 94 inches long, it makes a very impressive textile art piece for wall hanging. Not framed and easily shipping folded up. For a similar jacket from Weining, see "Miao Textile...

Pretty mid century South American tapestry with beautiful design and nice colours. Discover the charm of this handwoven vintage Ecuadorian tapestry...

A very finely woven wool veil of an unusual format, with a design composed of three small circles set against an open field background, sparsely embellished with touches of embroider...

Man's Wrapper or Mantle Dida People Ivory Coast First half of 20th century Raffia palm fiber with natural dyes Shaped or tied resist dying technique 54 x 60 inches ( 137 X 153 cm) ...

76638, antique Afghan Balouch salt bag, wall hanging, Afghan Tapestry, Tribal textile. This hand knotted wool antique Afghan Balouch salt bag features ancient tribal motifs, S-hooks, and uneven fringe hangs from the bottom. The Afghani Salt Bags were used by nomads to carry coins or salt. The purpose was to stop the rock salt from falling out and also to keep out the moisture and rain. Perfect used as a wall hanging, tapestry, or tribal wall art. Bespeaking age and history, this vintage Afghan textile...

For millennia, Central Asian nomads relied on age-old designs. Felt, prized for its insulation and portability, featured prominently in their lives until its decline a few decades ag...

Noblewoman’s Ceremonial Overskirt Shoowa People, DR Congo 20th century Raffia, palm fiber, stem stitch and cut pile embroidery 49 x 23 ins. (124.5 x 58.5 cm)

Rare and Vintage embroidered Tunisian Ouedzem carpet or tissue - from private collection - IDEA: use this item on Your bed or on wall, like a tapestry. There is a pillow to comple...

Nice new Kilim with beautiful tribal design of Turkish Kilims and nice colors, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation.

Antique Woman’s Silk Tie-Dyed Kerchief (chabot), Cambodia This small, graphically intriguing resist-dyed textile was made by the Cham people of Cambodia, a muslim group with histori...

Rare and vintage Tunisian carpet, embroidered like a tissue for wall - Private Italian collection - IDEA: use this item as tapestry on the wall or on ...

Antique Man’s Ceremonial Beaded Vest (Kuton), Gadding, Philippines This Gaddang man’s ceremonial vest is from the Cordillera region in northern Luzon, Philippines. It’s composed of ...

An exceptional mid-19th century Indonesian Ikat tapestry distinguished by its striking display of stylized tribal guardian figures arranged in a powerful symmetrical composition. Wov...

Very beautiful mid century Egyptian tapestry probably by Wissa Wassef school, with beautiful native design and beautiful colors, handwoven tapestry with wool on cotton foundation, fe...

Nice new Kilim with beautiful tribal design of Turkish Kilims and nice colors, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation.

Nice Moroccan flat woven rug with geometrical tribal design and beautiful colors, entirely hand woven with wool and silk on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury ...

Beautiful early 20th century long tribal Kilim made by assembling of strips of Kilims, with tribal design and nice natural colors, entirely hand woven with wool on wool foundation.

76631, antique Afghan Baluch Balisht bag, Nomadic wall hanging, tribal style tapestry. This hand knotted wool antique Baluch Balisht bag is also known as an Afghan Pushti, Baluch pil...

African Democratic Republic of the Congo 20th Century Kuba cloth made of woven and dyed raffia palm fronds features a beige, black and dark brown triangular zigzag geometric embroide...

Early 20th century Chinese Hani minority layered jacket, South China A six-layered indigo-dyed jacket made of tightly woven cotton by the Hani minority...

Early 20th century wool apron (pangden), Western Tibet In original condition, four panels woven on a back-strap loom, stitched together and worn as an apron among the Tibetans of th...

Baknouq, Berber Woman’s Shawl Tunisia/Libya (border region) Early 20th century Wool, cotton, resist-dyeing, embroidery 45 ¼ x 80 ins This baknouq represents a rare, and sparsely col...

Nice new Kilim with beautiful tribal design of Turkish Kilims and nice colors, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation.

Nice new Kilim with beautiful tribal design of Turkish Kilims and nice colors, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation.

Vintage east European tapestry with a pictural design and beautiful colors, entirely hand woven with wool on cotton foundation.

76641, antique Afghan Turkoman Turkmen Torba bag, wall hanging, tribal textile tapestry. This hand knotted wool antique Afghan Turkmen Turkoman Torba st...

Beautiful new Kilim with geometrical tribal design and light colors, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation. Size: 170 x 240 cm.

Antique Tribal Dayak Plaited Rattan Longhouse Mat (Tikar), Kalimantan The tightly woven longhouse sleeping mats of Kalimantan are almost exclusively constructed by women, who begin ...

Noblewoman’s Ceremonial Overskirt Shoowa People, DR Congo First half 20th century Raffia, palm fiber, stem stitch and cut pile embroidery 49 x 23 ins. (124.5 x 58.5 cm) The eroded ...

Vintage West African Tunic with Geometric Design This vibrant West African tunic was likely made in either Cameroon (Bamum people) or Nigeria (Yoruba people). The indigenous cotton ...

Early 20th century ceremonial cloth / Tampan, Paminggir, Lampung region, South Sumatra, Indonesia Commonly referred to as ship cloths, these ceremonial tampan would have been used as gifts, wrappers, cushions or pillows in any number of life-transition ceremonies, including children’s first hair cutting...

20th century Prestige cloth, Shoowa people, Kuba Kingdom, D. R. Congo A syncopated pattern of opposing forces lends this prestige cloth a sense of movement both horizontally and v...

Circa 1900 Bolivian Alpaca wool poncho Woven of alpaca wool and dyed with natural dyes, this small poncho from the highlands of Bolivia is patterned with two simple wide stripes i...

WOMAN’S WRAPPER (BOGOLANFINI) Mali, Bamana people First half 20th century (probably made circa 1970) Cotton (hand-spun), strip weave; painting with mud and plant dyes These textil...

Late 19th century silk tribal Ikat weaving panel from Uzbekistan, Central Asia. Luxurious over saturated magenta, purple, gold, green and pink. Reverse s...

Gorgeous handwoven silk Ikat weaving in rich magenta, gold and purple color, circa late 19th-early 20th century, Uzbekistan, Central Asia, on the ancient...

Beautiful colorful long Moroccan Kilim with nice tribal geometrical design and beautiful colors, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of lu...

Antique Rare Ceremonial Shoulder Cloth (Kain Nyulam), South Sumatra This fully embellished and intricately embroidered shoulder cloth (kain nyulam) is a rare and unique example of t...

Very beautiful 20th century leather painted rug with a tribal geometrical design.  

Nice tribal Baluch Afghan rug with geometrical design and nice colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on wool foundation.

A wonderful early 20th century Mende handwoven Country Cloth composed of twelve narrow strips of indigo and cream dyed cotton and arranged to create a checkerboard pattern, and hand ...

Beautiful mid century Moroccan Berbere Kilim with nice geometrical tribal design and beautiful red field color, entirely hand woven with silk and cotton. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome...

Nice new Kilim with geometrical tribal design and nice colors, entirely handwoven and embroidered with wool on cotton foundation. Measures: 170 x 240 cm.

Nice new Kilim with beautiful tribal design of Turkish Kilims and nice colors, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation. Size: 170 x 240 cm.

Antique Chinese Felt for the Japanese Market This unique Chinese felt was imported into Japan in the early 1900s. Little in known about their specific use, or who or might have owne...

Antique Dida Woman’s Plaited Loin Cloth, Ivory Coast This unusual textile is made from hand-plaited raffia fiber that is then tie or stitch-resist dyed with natural pigments, creati...

A very finely woven wool veil used as a head cover in the wedding ceremony among the Ait Abdellah Berber people of the Moroccan Anti Atlas region. The pattern is obtained with the re...

Nice mid century weaving from Mali with nice simple design and beautiful natural colors, entirely hand woven with wool on wool foundation. ✨✨✨ "Ex...

Nice new Kilim with beautiful tribal design of Turkish Kilims and nice colors, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation.

A very finely woven wool veil used as a head scarf in the wedding ceremony among the Ait Abdallah Berber people of the Moroccan Anti-Atlas region. The pattern is obtained with the re...

Pretty vintage Moroccan tribal Kilim with nice geometrical design and beautiful colors, entirely hand woven with wool on wool foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury and c...

Very beautiful late 19th century tribal qashqai Kilim with beautiful geometrical design and nice natural colors, entirely hand woven with wool on wool foundation.

Nice new Kilim with beautiful tribal design of Turkish Kilims and nice colors, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation. Size: 170 x 240 cm.