New Website Etc!

27 August 2019  |  Kim

We wanted to let everyone know we have a lovely new website which includes better search filters for Rugs, Kilim Cushions etc.  We hope you will take a look to see it in action!

We have also added some new stock to our website which includes some larger sized Turkish Kilim Cushions, a great selection of Afghan Baluch Carpet Cushions, Large Turkish Floor Cushions and a limited number of Rugs too.

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Tribal Cushions Galore

9 July 2019  |  Kim

We wanted to share a few pics we took recently, we are going to be updating our website soon, with a new look and better rug search function, we hope to have it ready for the autumn.  We were playing around with the camera and thought we would share one or two Turkish, Persian & Afghan Rug Images together with piles of Cushions!  

That's all our news for now, keep and eye on our Blog for future posts, or join our Newsletter Mailing List for updates

Gorgeous New Rugs - Just In!

23 April 2019  |  Kim

People always ask us when we are getting our new stock, so here is an update.  We have just added 120 new rugs and kilims to our stock, see them in our Latest Arrivals Section HERE or in their main categories on our website.  

Here are a few examples of the new pieces

Unusual Small Afghan Baluch Rug

Really Beautiful Afghan Kilim

Afghan Moshwani Runner

Afghan Vegetable Dyed Kilim Runner

Inexpensive Afghan Rug

Afghan Baluch Small Rug

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Getting Cosy with Cushions this January

10 January 2019  |  Kim

It's good to be getting back to normal after the festivities, but the weather is cold here in Brighton this January and people are cosying up their rooms to stay warm - what could be better than a colourful large cushion on the sofa to snuggle into!  Here are a few examples of the different types of cushions we have - our Kilim Cushions go from long bolsters and small sizes of 35cm up to huge 70cm in size so a great range.

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New Range of Poufs

2 November 2018  |  Kim

We were busy when away buying, this is a new range of poufs and large cushions that we have had made - limited amount available in each type.  We have the Persian rectangular floor cushions, bright Uzbek Suzani poufs, soft chocolate Uzbek Suzani poufs and also the gorgeous Kilim one made from a beautiful Kilim from Kars in Eastern Turkey and the round Persian Kilim Pouf - if you would like more info please get in touch - we have stock in our shop but they may not go on our site

New Stock of Ottoman Handmade Gold Plate Earrings in the Shop

2 October 2018  |  Kim

We have new stock of our popular Ottoman Gold Plated Hand Made Earrings in the Brighton Shop.  We have even more coming in the Turkish shipment, we hope to put more online later but in the meantime pop by the Brighton shop to see whats new or email us for images!

A Taste of Things To Come...

16 September 2018  |  Kim

These are some of the beautiful Persian rugs we have purchased recently, we have hundreds coming and they are being preparing for shipping - we hope they will be with us in October or November - Can't Wait!!

Autumn Buying Trip Update

8 September 2018  |  Kim

We have just arrived back from our exciting Persian and Turkish buying and we wanted to share some of our experiences with you - yes the weather was extremely hot it being August, but it was certainly worth it - we sourced some fabulous items including our popular Kilim stools as well as lots of stunning rugs, kilims & textiles - here are some images of from our travels 

You always start with tea - Persian Style!

We hunt high and low for gorgeous rugs - it takes us to some off the beaten track places in Persia

Local Farsh (carpet) Bazaar

One of the beautiful Kurdi Gouchan Rugs we purchased!

Rugs drying in the hot Persian Sun

A Carpet Dealer Taking it Easy

Village Bazaar Poster

More Tea - We need Tea at Regular Intervals!!

More refreshments - looks odd but very refreshing - Cucumber, mint, lemon water

Quirky Small Qashqai Rug we found

On to Turkey - Love the street cats...

One of the hidden alleyways of a local Turkish Bazaar

Fabulous Tajik Suzani we are getting made into low poufs

This Uzbek Suzani will also be transformed into low poufs

A strong Turkish Coffee is always welcome

That's the end of our Update - We hope you liked it

Not all these items will be on our site but if you are interested in anything do get in touch and we can keep you informed.

New Stock!

15 August 2018  |  Kim

We have some new stock just arrived, check out our Latest Arrivals Section for More Info

New Items include more gorgeous Afghan Baluch Cushion Covers as well as a limited selection of Unusual Sized Mini Afghan Vegetable Dyed Kilims

Sale Items - Make One Of Our Lovely Rugs Yours Today...

6 August 2018  |  Kim

We have A Selection Of Gorgeous Handmade Rugs & Kilims 

At Discounted Prices

Make One Yours Today!

Sale Rugs 20 to 30% Discount

Take a Look at our Sale Rugs Today

Turkish Hammam Towels Now In!

29 June 2018  |  Kim

We have a limited number of gorgeous cotton Turkish Hammam Towels in Stock just ready for the Summer - all 100% cotton and great for the beach.  We don't currently have them online but you can order by phone 01273 671900 or pop into the shop - contact us for more info

Spring Afghan Shipment Now Arrived

11 May 2018  |  Kim

Exciting News - Our Afghan Shipment of Kilims, Rugs & Carpets has safely arrived in Brighton - over 100 New Rugs!

We have been busy photographing every piece and now have finished uploading them to our website, if you would like any further info do get in touch.  Many of you have been waiting for this new stock so we hope you find something perfect for your space! 

 All items are in the Latest Arrivals Category and also in their relevant category.

Check out our Latest Arrivals Section Here

YASHAR BISH - Hidden Gems - May 2018

6 May 2018  |  Kim

Here at Yashar Bish we are choosing something special each month to share with you, highlighting things you may not have discovered amongst our collection - for the month of May we have picked our interesting Turkish Yastik Rugs

The Turkish term “Yastik” means cushion or pillow and is also used to describe small Turkish wool rugs that have a hand knotted front and a flat weave Kilim on the reverse.  These small oriental weavings are found across Central and Eastern Turkey including regions such as Konya, Malatya and Sivas.

In the nomadic way of life, Yastiks were used as storage bags for clothing, dried grasses or as cushions by Yörük (nomadic) people and you can often find remnants of straw on the inside, despite them being cleaned and washed!  In village houses they would be used on a raised platform as cushions to support the back.  These hand knotted pile Yastiks were woven by women in the form of miniature carpets and were produced on narrow looms.

The designs used in these small rugs would be based on the interpretation of the weaver and would include folkloric, superstitious and religious motifs that would have been passed down through the generations. Over the years designs and motifs would alter and would be re-invented due to changes within a tribe or group of people such as members of different tribes mixing and co-existing.  Often each tribe or village would have their own unique design that would mostly be used by that group or tribe, hence we can still often recognise where individual pieces originate from.

Over time weavers started using machine made fabric on the reverse instead of flat woven Kilim which meant it was cheaper to produce these items, this explains why there are many of these Yastiks that do not have a reverse (the machine made fabrics having been removed) thus leaving very beautiful, utilitarian small sized hand knotted rugs for the floor.

We have been selling these Yastiks for many years.  The “backed” pieces make excellent large floor cushions or thick little rugs for the floor.  The single sided pieces are excellent, functional small Turkish rugs that can slot into small spaces and liven up or soften a bare floor.  Unfortunately Yastiks are not widely made anymore and it is becoming increasingly hard to source them.

Above is an example of an antique yastik composed of amulet motifs and interlocking “S’ border design which can be found in central Anatolian Carpets – this is a museum piece and not for sale

Above is an antique yastik with medallions composed of concentric, delicately hooked diamonds from southeast Anatolia – this is a museum piece and not for sale

Examples of our Turkish Yastiks (with backs) can be found in our Turkish and Afghan Floor Cushion Section, examples of the single sided Turkish Yastiks can be found in our Small Pile Rugs Section. 

YASHAR BISH - Hidden Gems - April 2018

1 April 2018  |  Kim

Here at Yashar Bish we are choosing something special each month to share with you, highlighting things you may not have discovered amongst our collection - for the month of April we have picked our gorgeous Uzbek Porcelain Bowls and Teapots

We love hunting out these vintage bowls and teapots when we are away on our buying trips in Turkey, we never know quite what treasures we may find until we start to rummage!

We have to admit that we do have rather a large collection of these in our own home, in all four sizes and they get used daily for salads, nuts, soups and noodles, I even steam poached eggs in the small ones!  Not only are they functional but they also look absolutely gorgeous on the shelf or dresser.

These bowls and teapots were made in the 1970’s during the times of the Soviet Union - sometimes they were produced as commemorative pieces and are often decorated with Ikat textile designs

The Vintage Uzbek Teapots are very individual and are big enough for a cup of tea for two.  Whatever your preferred tea, these teapots are a joy to use and perfect for a single or double serving - as the spouts are well defined they pour well with no dribbles!  

 
We have an interesting old book in the shop titled “Tattooed Mountain Women & Spoon Boxes of Daghestan” in which we found this lovely old image of an old carved fireplace with the mantelpiece housing an interesting collection of the old Soviet bowls

For any further info about our bowls or teapots go to our online Ceramic Category or send us an email here

Kilim Cushions Galore!

26 March 2018  |  Kim

Just a little update to let you know have now uploaded over 70 Kilim Cushions in all shapes and sizes into our  LATEST ARRIVALS section - we know many of you were waiting for these to become available so we thought we would drop a line to let you know.

All these cushions can also be found in the Kilim Cushion section of the website

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New Suzani Cushions & Bags Online

5 February 2018  |  Kim

We have started to put some new items on our website, see the Latest Arrivals Section for the gorgeous Suzani Cushions and Ikat Bags and Cushions we have for sale.

We hope you like some of our new pieces

Winter Afghan Shipment Now Arrived!

14 November 2017  |  Kim

Fabulous Afghan Rugs & Cushions Now In

See them all in the Latest Arrivals Section Here

Winter Turkish Shipment Now Arrived!

5 November 2017  |  Kim

Gorgeous New Items Now In

See them all in the Latest Arrivals Section Here

We have also had made some unusual shaped long Kilim Bolster Cushions - great for benches or window seats, as well as some Kilim Draught Excluders to stop the draughts this winter! 

Also new are our colourful range of Turkish Ottoman Cushions and Round Ottoman Bolsters that we have had made in pretty designs and colours.  We love our new collection of Uzbek Suzani Embroideries, perfect to spice up your room this winter.

Turkish Bolsters Now In!

11 October 2017  |  Kim

Yum - check out our lovely new range of Turkish Ottoman Bolsters, we have three sizes and a mixture of colours

We have also had made a range of long narrow Turkish Kilim Draft Excluders and some beautiful long Turkish Kilim Bolster Cushions

We hope you like some of our new pieces

Runners, Rugs & Suzanis!

16 September 2017  |  Kim

We have just uploaded a new batch of Turkish Kiiim Runners from Acipayam near Denizli in Turkey plus some gorgeous Persian Mashed Baluch Rugs which have beautiful reds and soft wool plus a couple of stunning Uzbek Suzani Hand Embroideries! - they are all available online. 

We are now just waiting for our large shipment to arrive from Turkey following our recent buying trip - there will be lots of goodies arriving!

Check out our Latest Arrivals Section Here