Turkmen Tribal rugs
The Turkmen people live in present day Turkmenistan, Northeastern Iran, and Northwestern Afghanistan.
In the realm of tribal rugs, Turkmen pieces are possibly the most intensely studied and obsessively sought after. The Turkmen design pool was remarkably conservative and unchanging through generations of weavers. As a result, subtle differences in spacing, color, structure and design signify great differences in value and age. Where a beginning collector might pass over these differences, a seasoned expert marvels at them.
This is a rare complete tent band made by the Karakalpak people of the Aral Sea region in Central Asia.
Condition- Excellent. Complete tent band stitched together to create a wall piece.
Size - 7’3” x 4’9”
Age - Circa 1920
Technical information- Wool on cotton with silk highlights.
Price - $2,900
Lovely Mina Khani design rendered in an unusual format. This design usually comes in Chuval or main carpet format. Great color and age.
Size - 6’6” x 4’
Age - mid 19th century
Condition - Good. some wear and a couple old small repairs.
Technical information - Wool pile on Wool warp and weft. Asymmetrically knotted.
Price - $4,800
Condition - Good. Almost all original. Medium pile all around. A few very small repairs and a couple small tears.
Size - 12' x 5'8"
Age - Mid 19th century, possibly earlier
Technical information - Wool pile. Goat hair warp and wool weft. Asymmetrically knotted.
Price - $6,500
The color variety, saturation and irresistible handle of this Yomut piece set it apart from the pack. Featuring a fine weave ( and possibly some cotton wefting ) this piece can be firmly dated to the mid 19th century.
Condition - Good. High pile all over. One small repair.
Size - 1’10” x 1’3”
Age - mid 19th century
Technical information - Asymmetrically knotted open to the right. Wool pile. Wool warp and wool weft, possibly some cotton wefting.
Price - $1,600
A fine example of its type, this piece stands out for its rare elem panels ,vibrant red background color and fine weave.
Condition - Great condition. Close to full pile all around. All original.
Size - 4'7" x 3'7"
Age - Mid 19th century or earlier
Technical information- Wool pile. Wool warp and wool weft. Asymmetrically knotted.
Price - $4,800
Condition - Good for age. Complete and all original. Some fraying on edges. A few very small spots showing foundation otherwise even low pile. One small hole.
Size - 5'7" x 4'4"
Age - Mid 19th century or earlier
Technical information - Wool pile. Wool warp and wool weft. Symmetrically knotted..
Price - $3,700
An early and inspired Ersari weaving . Notice the variation in color and secondary motifs throughout the field of this rug. This is a rare collectible main carpet due to its manageable size and authentically tribal aesthetic.
Condition - Fair. All original and complete. Low pile all around with areas of heavier wear. Frayed edge in one spot.
Size - 7'7" x 6'3"
Age - Mid 19th century or earlier
Technical information - Wool pile. Goat hair warp and wool weft. Asymmetrically knotted.
Price - $3,600
Condition - Fair. Some areas of lush pile. Some tears in the middle. Complete and intact.
Size - 10'3" x 5'11"
Age - 19th century
Technical information - Wool pile. Wool warp and wool weft. Symmetrically knotted.
Price - $3,200
Condition - Good. All original except for a couple tiny stitched areas. Lush medium pile all around. Slight losses to ends.
Size - 3'1" x 2'3"
Age - 19th century
Technical information - Wool pile. Wool warp and wool weft. Symmetrically knotted.
Price - $1,200
Condition - Very good. Medium pile all round. Complete. All original.
Size - 4'8"x 3'9"
Age - 19th century
Technical information - Wool pile with cotton highlights. Wool warp and wool wefts. Symmetrically knotted.
Price - $2,700
Condition - Fair. Wear and tear as visible. All original.
Size - 3’10” x 2’7”
Age - 19th century
Technical information - Wool pile. Wool warp and weft. Symmetrically knotted.
Price -$1,800
Condition - Excellent.
Size - 4’9” x 3’8”
Age - 19th century
Technical information - Wool pile. Wool warp and wool weft. Asymmetrically knotted.
Price - $2,400
Condition - Some distress as visible but complete and nearly all original except for a few small repairs.
Size - 5’ x 4’
Age - Mid 19th century or earlier
Technical information - Wool pile. Wool warp and wool weft.
Price - $3,400
Condition- Good. All original in good pile.
Size - 3’4” x 1’3”
Age - 3rd quarter 19th century
Technical information - Wool pile on wool foundation. Symmetrically knotted.
Price - $1,800
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