3'5" X 3'4" Antique Turkmen Tekke Rug [TAK0083]

3'5" X 3'4" Antique Turkmen Tekke Rug [TAK0083]Collector's Notes Antique Turkmen Tekke small rug. This antique small rug was woven in the Mid 19th Century by the Tekke artisans. This piece features a miniature version of the larger Tekke archetypal guls found in larger rugs in a 5x7 row arrangement on a multi colored background. The borders hold the flower in a box motif used by Tekke sub tribes. Both top and bottom elem panels (piled ends) exhibit repeating 'dyrnak gul' classic design that form

Collector's Notes

Antique Turkmen Tekke small rug. This antique small rug was woven in the Mid 19th Century by the Tekke artisans. This piece features a miniature version of the larger Tekke archetypal guls found in larger rugs in a 5x7 row arrangement on a multi-colored background. The borders hold the flower in a box motif used by Tekke sub-tribes. Both top and bottom elem panels (piled ends) exhibit repeating 'dyrnak gul' classic design that form radiating diamonds with inner bird head latch hooks. Possibly a dowry piece. Great floor rug or wall hanging.

Age: Circa 1850
Origin: Turkmenistan
Style: Tekke
Dimensions: 3'5" x 3'4"
Condition: Excellent condition. Full pile with soft and shiny wool. One small expert reweave.
Color Palette: 7 colors - red, blue, apricot, white
Composition: 100% wool
Reference: For comparable gul, see "Turkmen Tribal Carpets and Traditions" by Louise Mackie and Jon Thompson, page 100 - Plate 28.

One of a kind antique rug, handwoven and handknotted.

Carefully cleaned by hand using our proprietary technique with organic and natural supplies.