Sterling, Virginia | Family owned for over 70 years

Zamani Gallery & Antiques

Hand-made rugs, needlepoint tapestries, precious jewelry, and exotic antiques dating back to the 18th century.

3 generationsRug repair and cleaningAppraisal services

Welcome

Home to an extensive collection of hand-made rugs, needlepoint tapestries, precious jewelry, and exotic antiques dating back to the 18th century, Zamani Gallery prides itself in the authenticity and exclusive selection it houses.

From precious stone accessories to elaborate silk rugs, we always encourage our clients to come in and browse our exquisite collections for themselves at our gallery in Sterling, Virginia. We look forward to working with you.

Our Collections

Rugs

Zamani Gallery houses the finest selection of hand-made rugs. These one-of-a-kind masterpieces are hand-selected by our team of experienced experts. We offer a variety of sizes, shapes, colors, and age.

Afghanistan: Includes Kazaks, Turkmens, Chobi, Baluch, and others.
Persian: Includes Qum, Nain, Tabrez, Kerman, Harez, Serapi, Isfahan, Kashan.
Turkish: Includes Qaysary, Hereki, Anatolian, and other highly coveted pieces.
Kashmir: Includes both wool and silk carpets of the highest quality.

Textiles

We have an extensive collection of textiles, including both contemporary and antique pieces. Most of the collection comes from Central Asia.

Suzani: Needlepoint tapestries that date back to the 19th century and are offered in a variety of shapes and colors. Just like all our products, their authenticity is guaranteed.
Uzbek and IKAT Robes: Hand-embroidered robes from the 18th century that were created by the Uzbek, Turkmen, and other Central Asian tribes.
Table Cloths and Pillow Covers: Hand-embroidered and made by local craftswomen in Afghanistan.

Jewelry

Zamani houses a variety of jewelry collections that date from the 17th century up to modern interpretations. We have everything from precious and semi-precious gems, necklaces, pendants, bracelets, earrings, and rings. Our delicate items hail from across Central Asia, from Tibet all the way to Bukhara.

Artifacts

Zamani's collection of antiques is one of the finest and includes artwork, crafts, and decorative pieces. Some items include Lapis bowls, 19th century rifles and pistol replicas, copper trays and pots, and other unique artifacts.

One of the most coveted collections we house is our selection of original Afghan kites that are made by locally renowned kite-maker, Ustad Noor Agha, who famously made kites for the movie "The Kite Runner."

Our Services

Zamani provides excellent service with experienced work. Visit or consult with our master repairman, Mr. Masood Omari, and ask about the following services:

Professional repair for all types of rugsDecorative ServicesAppraisal ServicesDustingCleaning of all types of rugsWater damage restorationPet damageRug padding

About Us

Zamani Gallery is a family owned and operated business based in Sterling, Virginia. For over 70 years, we have been collecting a wide variety of hand-made rugs, jewelry, textiles, and artifacts from Central Asia. All of our products are hand-made and authentic, and each has its own cultural value.

At Zamani, our aim is to preserve the Central Asian culture and to keep those artistic talents alive. Over the course of 70 years and 3 generations of business, we have built a strong relationship with the makers and weavers of our products, most of whom work in rural and traditional settings. Our products are alive with the stories of the region and the people who make them.

Zamani Gallery has had the privilege of working with many businesses and art institutions across the country, including The National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, The Metropolitan Museum of New York, The Fine Arts Museum of Houston, The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, and The Textile Museum in Washington, DC.

Thank you and we look forward to working with you.

Temur Zamani

President, Zamani Gallery