The Nomads Tent

The Nomads Tent Opened in 1983 The Nomads Tent is a well established rug shop and gallery space. We have something for everyone.

The Nomads Tent is an Aladin's Cave of tribal art with lots of room for social distancing. Selling everything from rugs, runners and kilims, to furniture, jewellery textiles and ceramics. Pop in to see our latest stock from Iran, India and Vietnam.

If you have been wondering what’s been happening behind our closed gallery doors here’s a peek. Our gallery is getting a...
26/02/2025

If you have been wondering what’s been happening behind our closed gallery doors here’s a peek. Our gallery is getting a much needed refurb, you’ll get to check out our beautifully sanded floors and freshly painted walls very soon. In between selling rugs in the shop which is still open for business during our gallery refurb you'll find Andrew in the gallery.
Enjoy a browse online - www.nomadstent.co.uk

“A room should feel collected, not decorated.” Choosing a suzani cushion will give a design statement to any room with i...
25/02/2025

“A room should feel collected, not decorated.” Choosing a suzani cushion will give a design statement to any room with its exquisite hand stitched embroidery. The rich history behind the origins of suzani needlework also makes for a great conversation piece. Do pop in to the shop and see our lovely collection of cushions and suzani textiles that we hand select and import from Uzbekistan.

Our new collection of maimaneh kilim cushions from Afghanistan has just arrived! 45 x 45 cms £38 price includes plump fe...
19/02/2025

Our new collection of maimaneh kilim cushions from Afghanistan has just arrived!
45 x 45 cms
£38 price includes plump feather inner

We love 'choose-days' at The Nomads Tent. With so many lovely rugs and kilims in stock to choose from we'll help you fin...
18/02/2025

We love 'choose-days' at The Nomads Tent. With so many lovely rugs and kilims in stock to choose from we'll help you find that perfect rug.

We have 2 exquisite wooden statues left from a Fringe Festival exhibition we did awhile ago that are now available to bu...
16/02/2025

We have 2 exquisite wooden statues left from a Fringe Festival exhibition we did awhile ago that are now available to buy for £45 each.
An amazing bargain! Snap them up quick before someone else does!

Our exquisite Old Rajasthani hand carved painted wooden doors c1800s are now available to buy for £1,500 (reduced from £...
12/02/2025

Our exquisite Old Rajasthani hand carved painted wooden doors c1800s are now available to buy for £1,500 (reduced from £2,000).
Hand selected and shipped by us from one of our many buying trips they are a rare find in Edinburgh. The doors are now at the front of the shop to make it easier to check them out or to purchase, see last pic.
Internal measurements: 206 x 105 cms
External measurements: 243 x 143 cms

*The door also comes with a threshold bar.

Nothing beats a great cup of coffee and a browse around our lovely selection of rugs.
11/02/2025

Nothing beats a great cup of coffee and a browse around our lovely selection of rugs.

'Choose-days' are for popping into the Nomads Tent for a browse. Come and see our lovely selection of rugs & kilims you'...
05/02/2025

'Choose-days' are for popping into the Nomads Tent for a browse. Come and see our lovely selection of rugs & kilims you'll be spoiled for choice.

The best way to brighten up a dreary Edinburgh grey day is to wrap yourself in one of our stylish Kantha silk scarves fr...
04/02/2025

The best way to brighten up a dreary Edinburgh grey day is to wrap yourself in one of our stylish Kantha silk scarves from Jaipur! Choose from a superb selection of vibrant colours available in our online shop https://nomadstent.co.uk/collections/scarves or in-store

Our handcrafted scarves are just the perfect tonic to lift the spirits.
All priced at £22

01/02/2025

Today's sale highlights.
To shop the sale online - www.nomadstent.co.uk or pop in and see us in the shop.
Weekend business hours:
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 12-4pm
Sale ends Sunday 2nd February at 4pm

2 more days to go till our Sale ends this weekend, Sunday 2nd Feb at 4pm!Enjoy further reductions in-store with 10% off ...
31/01/2025

2 more days to go till our Sale ends this weekend, Sunday 2nd Feb at 4pm!
Enjoy further reductions in-store with 10% off the sale ticket price.
Free on street parking at the weekend
Business hours Sat 10am - 5pm Sun 12-4pm

Address

21 St Leonard’s Lane
Edinburgh
EH89SH

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

0131 662 1612

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