Ersari (Turkmen: Ärsary, where Er – brave man, master; sari – light, bright, yellow) are one of the major tribes of the Turkmen people of Central Asia and one of the five major tribes of the country of Turkmenistan. They live mainly in Turkmenistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan.. Regarding their rugs and contrary to the custom of the other Turkmen, the Ersaris have no proper gul, or specific tribal motif.
This antique rug from the Ersari tribe of Afghanistan has a very long pile. The wool is soft and has nice color changes to it. The size is quite square compared to other antique rugs from the Ersari tribe. In mint condition.
Material: 100% hand-spun sheep wool
Size: 187×133 cms
Origin: Ersari Turkman tribe from Afghanistan
Date of weaving: 1940s
In stock
| Weight | 8 kg |
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