Nomadicknots Special Collection
Offering items from a small, private collection of personally chosen, rugs and carpets for sale.
The Nomadicknots Collection can be viewed at the Gilles Botbyl Gallery, Cape Town, South Africa.
WHAT IS NOMADICKNOTS
NomadicKnots where passion meets craftsmanship
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THE NOMADICKNOTS COLLECTION
- Knotted Pile rugs
- Kilims and Flatweaves
- Bags and Trappings
- Silks
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Pick of the Month
June 2025
THE HORSE COVER
For centuries, human beings have been weaving horse covers of exceptional beauty.
It is not surprising that some of the most beautiful and impeccably woven examples have come from the looms of tribal nomadic pastoralists.
The role of the horse in human history can never be overestimated. The value of a well-tended horse reflected not only it's importance to the owner but also the owner's status. As such, the horse cover served both a utilitarian purpose as well as showcasing some of the finest examples of creative artistry emanating from the cultures that produced them.
Shaped by the social and cultural mores of the group that produced it the antique
horse cover offers fascinating and intriguing insights into the individual nomadic society responsible for its design, special symbols and weave.
The Nomadicknots Collection includes a
small selection of collectible Horse Covers
- each one a 'woven artwork' in its own right -
which can be added to an existing collection
or used in combination or individually
to enhance a special interior,
For details about any of the pieces shown above browse them under the Bags & Trappings heading.
Next Pick of the Month we explore Horse Covers, June 2025
