Description
Impressive old Turkoman Ersari main rug in very good overall condition, displaying a set of traditional gul medallions.
Typical for traditional and authentic Turkoman rugs, it is woven from 100% natural wool without cotton.
A large Turkoman carpet at 11 ft. by 7 ft. 9 in.
Colors are more brick red than pure red. Closeup photos show the true colors a little better.
The rug has some scattered wear across the wool pile from normal use. No holes or weak areas. The rug can be used normally on the floor without concern. As nomadic Turkoman carpets are supple, a carpet pad underneath will help keep it in place.
The pile on Turkoman main rugs are usually clipped short by the weaver to display the detailed weaving and subtle colors.
Dyes appear generally natural. The color palette includes white, blue, and yellow on the brick red and burgundy field.
Side cords are in good condition with minor wear; one end has been tucked under and one end displays the wool fringe.
Woven in Afghanistan or Soviet Turkmenistan. 1950s – 1960s.
Turkoman rugs are typically woven from 100% pure wool. They are a nomadic rug made by tribes in Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, and northeastern Iran. These tribes include the Salor, Saryk, Tekke, Youmut, Arabchi, Chodor, and Ersari tribes. These rugs tend to have a background that is red or redish-brown in color, and the motif is usually geometric.
Most Turkoman rugs feature the octagonal gul –either as large medallions or in a repeating array.
Gul is an old Persian word for flower or rose, and also appears in Turkish. Traditionally, distinctive guls indicated individual tribal affiliations.
Last photo with Morgan silver dollar shows the back of the carpet.
Shipping within the continental U.S. is $69. Free pickup in Tucson, AZ.
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(E0025 O9)
