Bownat Rug - Ca 1930 Architectural Doors Lega masks are used as

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

this brass trinket box features intricate camel bone inlay and a sleek polished brass interior

pomegranates expressing the wish for many sons

milled and then shipped back to India for production

Bownat Rug - Ca 1930 Architectural Doors Lega masks are used asThe 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