Bownat Rug - Ca 1930 Architectural Doors milled and then shipped back

milled and then shipped back to India for production

They make the ideal pencil pot or desk tidy

Lega masks are used as initiation objects in the Bwami society of Congo

85 x 5 x 187 (wxdxh cms)

The interior is thoughtfully arranged with three fixed storage compartments

Bownat Rug - Ca 1930 Architectural Doors milled and then shipped backThe rich history of the Persian carpet goes back to at least 400BC when according to Xenophon, they were so highly prized they were often used as diplomatic gifts. Today, they have gained notoriety across the globe for their beautiful, colourful and complex designs and are well known for their quality and durability with the potential for a single rug to last centuries given the right care. This particular rug is known as a 'Bownat' and is woven by