Marla Mallett Textiles, Antique Tribal Oriental Rugs, Kilims and Tapestries. Ethnic Textiles from Around the World

	Antique Tribal Kilims and Bags Ethnographic flat woven Oriental kilim rugs (kelims), tent bags, saddlebags and horse covers -- primarily from Turkey, the Caucasus and Persia.
	Folk Art Tapestries Contemporary Egyptian village weavings, including tapestries by superb Harranian artists. Both sophisticated wall hangings and tapestry art with naive imagery.
	Japanese Kimono Japanese Obi Luxurious vintage hand painted, yuzen-dyed, embroidered, brocaded, shibori or kasuri Japanese garments -- kimono and haori. Brocaded maru and fukuro obi.
	Japanese Textiles Fukusa, banners, kesa and tsutsugaki futonji. Embroidered, brocaded, tapestry-woven, kasuri and rice-paste-resist textiles.
	Chinese Textiles Intricate Han embroideries, brocades, tapestries and costume items.
	Chinese Minority Textiles Embroidered and batik textiles from the Miao, Dong, Gejia, Zhuang, Yao, Yi and Li peoples in southwest China.
	Indonesian Textiles Ikats, brocades and batiks from the islands of Sumba, Java, Flores, Sumatra, Roti and Savu.
	African Textiles Ashanti strip weaves, Kuba raffia cloth embroideries, beaded costume pieces, raffia hats and other ethnographic objects.
	Ottoman Turkish Textiles Opulent metallic or silk embroideries, brocaded panels, and intricately ornamented costumes from the Ottoman Empire.
	Tribal Textiles of Southeast Asia Old brocades, ikat weavings and embroideries from Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Burma.
	Laotian Brocades Contemporary silk weavings from northern Laos with traditional motifs and materials.
	Afghani and Pakistani Textiles Pashtun, Baluch and Hazzara textile art-- embroideries and costume items.
	Central Asian Textiles Uzbek, Kyrgyz and Turkmen embroideries, brocades, costumes and tent decorations. Also new suzanis.
	Indian Textiles Embroidered and woven textiles from the Indian sub-continent.
	Coptic Textile Fragments Ancient Egyptian tapestry-woven textiles.
	Miscellaneous Textiles Assorted weavings and embroideries, including European textiles. SALE pages also.
	Contemporary Fiber Art Weavings by Marla Mallett.
	What's New on the Site? We are making changes and additions throughout the site nearly every day, so check out your favorite sections occasionally. Most recently I have added to the Japanese Kimono. Haori, Obi and Lao Brocade pages. PLEASE NOTE: *To be sure you are seeing current material on any of the website pages, click on Refresh* while holding down your Shift key. Outdated web pages may be stored in Search Engine caches or in your own computer's memory for a long time.....Marla**

Now a 2nd, Revised Edition of Marla's Book WOVEN STRUCTURES: A GUIDE TO ORIENTAL RUG AND TEXTILE ANALYSIS Want to understand the tribal weaves? This definitive guidebook explains the techniques used by nomads and villagers in Asia and North Africa. It explains -- from a weaver's perspective -- why each structure produces distinctive patterning, then shows how to identify variations. Click on the link above to read what others think about the book, and for information on ordering a copy. 490 detailed photographs and drawings. For collectors, scholars, curators, conservators, weavers and dealers. Winner of the prestigious Quatrefoil Award
Woven Structures Update Read about recent technical research findings. See what discoveries other collectors are making as they examine their treasured rugs more closely. Send questions or comments, or perhaps build a simple loom for experiments.
The Basic Tribal Weaves Slit tapestry, soumak, brocading, knotted pile and other basic weaving techniques are introduced.
Criteria For Selecting Tribal Textiles What qualities make a tribal rug or textile a "collector's piece"? When is restoration appropriate? What should beginning collectors avoid? Marla discusses her criteria.
Mounting and Hanging Textile Art Several ways of hanging rugs, kilims, tapestries and other weavings are described. Simple methods of mounting small textile objects, delicate fabrics or fragments are also explained.
A Few Articles Marla discusses rug design origins, terminology squabbles, a probable rug-world hoax, and website development experiences.
Laces A personal collection of antique needle lace, bobbin lace and other handmade laces, with notes on their construction.
Links to Other Sites A wide range of internet resources for textile enthusiasts.
Frequently Asked Questions The questions that we get every day--on a variety of subjects.	?????

MARLA MALLETT
1690 Johnson Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30306 USA

Phone: 404-872-3356
or Toll Free: 1-877-542-0841
E-mail: marlam@mindspring.com

Textiles are currently sold only through the website. Please contact us if you wish to know more about any textile on the site, or if you are considering a purchase. Items can usually be sent on approval to US addresses.

About Marla

Site Index How to Order

Marla Mallett: Textiles and Tribal Oriental Rugs

Antique Tribal Kilims and Bags
Ethnographic flat woven Oriental kilim rugs (kelims), tent bags, saddlebags and horse covers -- primarily from Turkey, the Caucasus and Persia.

Folk Art Tapestries
Contemporary Egyptian village weavings, including tapestries by superb Harranian artists. Both sophisticated wall hangings and tapestry art with naive imagery.

The Basic Tribal Weaves
Slit tapestry, soumak, brocading, knotted pile and other basic weaving techniques are introduced.

?????

Marla Mallett: Textiles and Tribal Oriental Rugs

Antique Tribal Kilims and Bags Ethnographic flat woven Oriental kilim rugs (kelims), tent bags, saddlebags and horse covers -- primarily from Turkey, the Caucasus and Persia.

Folk Art Tapestries Contemporary Egyptian village weavings, including tapestries by superb Harranian artists. Both sophisticated wall hangings and tapestry art with naive imagery.

The Basic Tribal Weaves Slit tapestry, soumak, brocading, knotted pile and other basic weaving techniques are introduced.

?????

Antique Tribal Kilims and Bags
Ethnographic flat woven Oriental kilim rugs (kelims), tent bags, saddlebags and horse covers -- primarily from Turkey, the Caucasus and Persia.

Folk Art Tapestries
Contemporary Egyptian village weavings, including tapestries by superb Harranian artists. Both sophisticated wall hangings and tapestry art with naive imagery.

The Basic Tribal Weaves
Slit tapestry, soumak, brocading, knotted pile and other basic weaving techniques are introduced.