Welcome to The Desert Rose London
We are a curated platform of art, design, vintage textiles and artisanal objects taking their inspiration from the rich cultural heritage of the Middle East and North Africa.
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Seray AskerA unique collection of artisanal ceramics by Seray Asker. Multidisciplinary artist Seray Asker was born in 1978 in Istanbul. She has been living in Spain since… -
Bouchra Boudoua Ceramic bowlsBouchra Boudoua is a Moroccan artist and designer based between Marrakech and Casablanca. She graduated from Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design and… -
Vintage ceramicsA beautiful collection of rare vintage Kütahya urns, plates and vases sourced by request. Dimensions H 31 x Circumference 58 cm / H 12.3 inch x… -
20th Century Raw Silk on Silk Fully Embroidered Suzani, TashkentA fully hand embroidered silk Uzbek Suzani rug with symbols of ‘star sky’ or ‘moon sky’ and floral motives, snakes and stars in great condition… -
20th Century Raw Silk on Cotton Embroidered SuzaniSourced from a great antique collection in Turkey, this is a very rare large rectangle Suzani in great condition with a vibrant orange silk cotton… -
Antique Ottoman PillowsVery rare silk velvet Ottoman cushions with gold thread embroidery, floral and geometric motives from Dowry collections sourced from an antique collection in Istanbul. There are… -
Flatweave Handloom Kilim Rug, Pastel Colours, Konya, TurkeyA wonderfully warm vintage Turkish kilim in great condition with a simple geometric Anatolian design and earthy tones in brown, beige, yellow, terracotta and light… -
Ottoman Serving Dishes, LargeHand-crafted in Istanbul using the ancient copper hand hammering technique, these solid copper Ottoman dishes, recreate architectural domes reminiscent of ancient grand cupolas and can…
“My work in visual arts and design with a focus on both Islamic art traditions as well as contemporary art from the Middle East and my involvement with the Jameel Prize Project at the Victoria & Albert Museum have formed my passion for collecting as well as bringing visibility to artists, designers and makers from this region.”
Zeynep Ugan, Founder of The Desert Rose
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