Welcome to Brian MacDonald's online antique rugs and carpets catalogue

Brian MacDonald has been dealing in antique tribal rugs and decorative carpets since 1979 and continues to offer a select and exquisite inventory of antique rugs and dowry bags - mainly from the nomadic tribes and villages of Turkey, Persia, Afghanistan and Central Asia as well as large decorative carpets.

Brian lived and worked in Iran from 1972 to 1977, spending the best part of a year of this time with two tribal groups, the Afshar of Kerman and the Qashqa'i of Fars and is one of few world dealers to have spent time "in the field", travelling extensively in Afghanistan, Iran and Turkey, and returning to Iran in recent years, travelling and collecting amongst the Bakhtiyari, Qashqa'i and Shahsavan tribes.

Purchasing: Purchasing quality antique rugs, carpets and dowry bags through a reputable and well-established dealer is paramount. Brian MacDonald's 25 year reputation has been built on the basis of trust, solid guarantees and, of course, customer-care.

A Certificate of Authenticity, for insurance purposes, will be provided when you purchase your rug(s).

Payment: Once you have decided to purchase a rug, bank account details will be provided. Payment by international money transfer is the most secure and favoured method of payment.

Freight: Rugs will be dispatched with international couriers such as Fed Ex and Interlink Express and can be tracked by way of the internet. Rugs are fully insured and usually arrive at your door within ten days. Any customs duties or additional taxes payable in your country will be your (the purchaser's) responsibility.