Antique turkmen rug from Turkmenistan. 360×215 cms

This antique turkmen rug is woven with exceptional skill and high knot density, and exudes elegance and style. The central field full of güles that appear cracked, all in earth colors. The use of the color pink in the gules also stands out. The wide border is made with elaborate motifs that indicate the particularities of the tribe that wove it.

The knotting pile is somewhat low, with patina from age that adds unique character and a sense of history to any space.

All the dyes are natural.

Material: 100% hand-spun sheep wool   

Size: 360×215 cms

Origin: Turkmen tribes, Turkmenistan

Date of weaving: 1900s

The turkmen are people who speak a language belonging to the southwestern branch of the Turkic languages. The majority live in Turkmenistan and in neighbouring parts of Central Asia and numbered more than 6 million at the beginning of the 21st century. About one-third of the total population lives in Iran, especially in the north, and another 500,000 live in northeastern and northwestern Afghanistan.  These groups are called the Transcaspian Turkmen. Pockets of Turkmen are found in northern Iraq and Syria. Smaller groups live in central Turkey. The territory of the Turkmen is generally arid. They were by tradition a nomadic pastoral people, living in tent villages and raising sheep, goats, horses, camels, asses, and cattle.