Antique Collectors Rugs & Carpets Mutterstadt

Henry's Auktionshaus AG in Mutterstadt Germany will hold a special sale of over 316 collectible antique carpet and rugs on 11th June 2016. The highlight of the auction is lot 7116, the Anton Danker Ladik coupled-column prayer rug from the 17th century. Also of note is lot 7125, a unique Knoya Karapinar Kilim with a so-called stepped mihrab pattern, The piece dates from the 18th century. A number of 19th century rugs and carpets like lot 7277. a Persian Bakhshaish carpet, and some fine quality town carpets from Persia will be offered. In addition, the selection includes an important collection of Transylvanian rugs and an important collection of early Anatolian Kilims, silk rugs, tribal pieces, Luri gabbehs, Pictorial rugs, tapestries, Turkmen rugs, suzanis and much more. Closer to home London's Oriental Rug Centre continues to import an impressive selection of Moroccan rugs and carpets, which tend to cater for the contemporary market, along with the huge selection of traditional Persian and Afghan pieces. David J.Wilkins oriental rugs experts would also like to remind there customers that they are now open on Saturday's at London's Staples Corner NW2. www.orientalrugexperts.com