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Links
Afghan War Rugs
http://www.gowerhome.freeserve.co.uk/
Collector of rugs woven in Afghanistan after 1979 Russian invasion.
Brooke Pickering Moroccan Rugs
Informative site by dealer specializing in Moroccan tribal rugs, flatweaves and other textiles.
Herat Ltd.
Old tribal weavings, with a nice introduction to the subject for beginners.
Marla Mallett Textiles and Antique Oriental Tribal Rugs
Lots of 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/index.htm
A commercial site with a philosophical attitude. Includes a selection of worn rugs ("Noble Ruins") and a free online newsletter.
Ron B. Saillian Oriental Rugs and Carpets
Specialist dealer in Persian and Central Asian collectable rugs and trappings.
Samarkand Galleries
Informative commercial site run by British author/lecturer Brian MacDonald.
Stuttgarter Kunstauktionshaus Dr.Fritz Nagel
Nagels holds several rug sales each year, with illustrated catalogues.
The Nomads Tent
Edinburgh dealer site, with brief articles and book reviews.
The Tribal Eye
Peter Davies' site on tribal textiles.
TurkoTek
A noncommercial site for collectors of textiles, especially tribal weavings from central and western Asia. Active moderated discussion boards.
Vincent's Cave
A virtual cave with rugs throughout. In Dutch and English.