ANTIQUE KIZYL AYAK TURKMEN MAIN CARPET, OUTSTANDING ...

Item Ref
R-1952

Size: 11ft 4in x 7ft 10in (345 x 238cm).

Antique Kizyl Ayak Ersari Turkmen main carpet with the ‘tauk nuska’ ’ gul design; each segment of the gul contains two double headed birds.

Circa 1880.

The carpet has a soft red ground colour which gives the carpet a very warm look, the border is of a classic Kizyl Ayak design. Note the very long kilim end finishes. The carpet is of very fine tight weave with soft glossy wool.

The carpet is in excellent condition with very slight even wear with good pile.

The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.

The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use.

Stock Number: R-1952.
£12,000
| $15,773 USD | €14,305 EUR

ANTIQUE ERSARI BESHIR TURKMEN KELLEH CARPET OF ...

Item Ref
MS10-44

Size: 18ft 6in x 8ft 2in (565 x 250cm).

Antique Ersari Beshir Turkmen kelleh carpet of exceptional size.

Circa 1870 or earlier.

This exceptional tribal carpet originates from the border regions of norther Afghanistan. The abrashed indigo blue field is covered in stylised floral designs in red, outlined in yellow and ivory. The field glimmers in various shades of blue as sunlight passes across it. The wide border is of the most well known Beshir designs. A truly outstanding carpet with a wonderful array of colour.

Excellent condition with very slight even wear and good thick pile, as can be seen in the images there is a faded repair to the lower kilim end.

Hand washed and ready for use.

Stock Number: MS10-44.
£11,000
| $14,458 USD | €13,113 EUR

ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN MAIN CARPET, 4 X ...

Item Ref
H-987 (H-333).

Size: 9ft 5in x 6ft 7in (287 x 200cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen main carpet with 4 rows of 10 guls.

Circa 1860.

An excellent Tekke main carpet of small room size, the clear madder red field has well drawn large round Tekke guls. The border is of the sunburst and octogen design. Note the piled elem panels at each end with a simple stripe design.

The carpet is in good condition with slight even wear with good pile.

Both ends retain the original large piled elem panel end finishes.

The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.

The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use.

Stock Number: H-987. (H-333).
£8,950
| $11,764 USD | €10,669 EUR

ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN MAIN CARPET, SMALL ROOM ...

Item Ref
R-2187

Size: 9ft 1in x 6ft 7in (278 x 201cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen main carpet with 5 rows of 11 guls.

Circa 1880.

An excellent Tekke main carpet of small room size, rich deep madder red field has well drawn large round Tekke guls. The border is of the octogen design and has many tribal filler elements. Note the piled elem panels at each end with a simple stripe design. The large guls are woven with cochineal dye giving the carpet a very warm feel.

The carpet is in good condition with even wear with medium/low pile.

Both ends retain the original large piled elem panel end finishes.

The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.

The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use.

Stock Number: R-2187.
£8,400
| $11,041 USD | €10,014 EUR

ANTIQUE YOMUT TURKMEN MAIN CARPET WITH KEPSE ...

Item Ref
MT-041

Size: 10ft 2in x 5ft 8in (310 x 173cm).

Antique Yomut Turkmen main carpet with the ‘Kepse’ gul design.

Circa 1870/80.

The carpet has a rich mahogany brown ground colour with the large Kepse guls in diagonal line of differing colours. They include shades of indigo blue and a blue/green. The border is of the traditional curled leaf design. The long elem end panels are filled with classic Turkmen designs.

The carpet is in excellent condition with even wear and good / medium pile, the wool is very soft and the carpet has a floppy handle.

The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.

The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use.

A very good example of a Yomut Turkmen main carpet.

Stock Number: MT-041.
£7,500
| $9,858 USD | €8,941 EUR

ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN MAIN CARPET, EXCELLENT COLOUR ...

Item Ref
R-1786

Size: 9ft 9in x 7ft 8in (298 x 234cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen main carpet with 5 rows of 12 guls.

Circa 1880.

A good Tekke main carpet of room size, the clear madder red field has well drawn large Tekke guls. The border is of the sunburst design. Note the very decorative piled elem panels at each end.

The carpet is in good condition with slight even wear with good pile.

Both ends retain the original large elem panel end finishes.

The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.

The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use.

Stock Number: R-1786.
£7,500
| $9,858 USD | €8,941 EUR

ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN MAIN CARPET, LARGE ROUND ...

Item Ref
R-2006

Size: 9ft 7in x 7ft 1in (291 x 216cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen main carpet with 5 rows of 12 large round Tekke guls.

Circa 1880.

A good Tekke main carpet of room size, the warm madder red field, the carpet has well drawn large Tekke guls. The minor guls are of an early form with the complete 'bow and arrow' design, this is usually found on much earlier carpets. The border is of the sunburst design, this contains some very good colouring to include a light indigo blue and a blue green. Note the very decorative piled elem panels at each end.

The carpet is in good condition with slight even wear with good pile.

Both ends retain the original large elem panel end finishes.

The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.

The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use.

Stock Number: R-2006.
£7,250
| $9,529 USD | €8,643 EUR

ANTIQUE AFGHAN ERSARI TURKMEN MAIN CARPET, SUPERB ...

Item Ref
R-1953

Size: 10ft 9in x 7ft 3in (327 x 220cm).

Antique Ersari Turkmen main carpet from Northern Afghanistan.

Circa 1890.

This fine carpet has three rows of eight large guls with a diamond shaped minor gul.

The colours in this carpet are truly outstanding and the images do not do them justice.

The carpet retains its original long kilim ends and the wide over bound side finishes.

The carpet is in excellent condition with very slight wear and good pile.

The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use such as a dining room or a living room.

The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use.

Stock Number: R-1953.
£6,500
| $8,544 USD | €7,749 EUR

ANTIQUE ERSARI TURKMEN MAIN CARPET OF SMALL ...

Item Ref
R-1709

Size: 8ft 6in x 6ft 1in (258 x 185cm).

Antique Ersari Turkmen main carpet from Southern Turkmenistan or Northern Afghanistan.

Circa 1880.

This fine carpet has three rows of six large guls with a linked star shaped minor gul. Note the single row of floral rosettes at each end outside the border, this is quite unusual. The carpet is of a scarce small size.

The colours in this carpet are truly outstanding and the images do not do them justice. The light indigo blue is just wonderful.

The carpet is in excellent condition with even wear and medium pile.

The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use such as a dining room or a living room.

The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use.

Stock Number: R-1709.
£6,000
| $7,886 USD | €7,153 EUR

ANTIQUE YOMUT TURKMEN MAIN CARPET WITH KEPSE ...

Item Ref
R-715

Size: 10ft 8in x 6ft 8in (324 x 203cm).

Antique Yomut Turkmen main carpet with the ‘Kepse’ gul design.

Circa 1900.

The carpet has a rich brown ground colour with some very nice blues and yellows.

Note the original hanging cords that are attached at the top end of the carpet, it is rare to find these still attached.

The carpet is in excellent condition with slight even wear with good pile.

Both ends retain the original kilim end finishes.

The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.

The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use.

Stock Number: R-715

£6,000
| $7,886 USD | €7,153 EUR

ANTIQUE YOMUT TURKMEN CARPET WITH SUPERB LARGE ...

Item Ref
R-1915

Size: 10ft 6in x 5ft 10in (320 x 179cm).

Antique Yomut Turkmen main carpet with the ‘Dyrnak’ gul design and superb large elem panels at both ends.

Circa 1850/70.

The carpet has a rich brown ground colour with some very nice blues, greens, ivory and reds. The carpet has a well drawn curl leaf border. A feature of the carpet are the very wide elem panels at both ends, these are filled with large bird like designs, possibly eagles.

The carpet is in excellent condition with even wear and medium pile.

The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.

The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use.

Stock Number: R-1915.
£5,500
| $7,229 USD | €6,557 EUR

ANTIQUE YOMUT TURKMEN CARPET WITH DYRNAK GUL ...

Item Ref
R-1916

Size: 10ft 6in x 5ft 11in (320 x 181cm).

Antique Yomut Turkmen main carpet with the ‘Dyrnak’ gul design and curl leaf border.

Circa 1890.

The carpet has a rich brown ground colour with some very nice blues, greens, ivory and reds. The carpet has a well drawn curl leaf border. The carpet has eagle design elem panels at both ends.

The carpet is in excellent condition with even wear and medium pile.

The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.

The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use.

Stock Number: R-1916.
£5,000
| $6,572 USD | €5,961 EUR

ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN MAIN CARPET, EXCELLENT FURNISHING ...

Item Ref
MS-061

Size: 10ft 2in x 6ft 11in (310 x 210cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen main carpet with 4 rows of 14 guls.

Circa 1900.

The carpet has a warm brown/red ground colour which gives the carpet a rich and warm feel. The guls are well drawn and cochineal dye is used in the central quartered design. The border is a traditional Turkmen octagon design with many interesting elements.

The carpet is in excellent condition with slight even wear with good pile.

Both ends retain the original kilim end finishes.

The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.

The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use.

Stock Number: MS-061.
£4,995
| $6,565 USD | €5,955 EUR

ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN MAIN CARPET OF SMALL ...

Item Ref
R-61

Size: 8ft 11in x 6ft 1in (272 x 185cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen main carpet with 5 rows of 14 Tekke guls.

Circa 1900.

The carpet has a soft madder brown / red ground colour, the design is traditional Tekke Turkmen. The border is of the Turkmen octagon and sunburst design. The carpet has highlights in Cochineal dye through out.

The carpet is in excellent condition with even wear with medium pile.

Both ends retain the original large elem panel end finishes.

The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.

The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use.

Stock Number: R-61.
£4,950
| $6,506 USD | €5,901 EUR

ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN MAIN CARPET IN A ...

Item Ref
R-2490

Size: 10ft 7in x 8ft 4in (322 x 255cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen main carpet with 4 rows of 12 guls.

Circa 1900.

An interesting Tekke main carpet of room size, the soft pink / red field has well drawn large Tekke guls. The border is of the sunburst design. Note the very decorative piled elem panels at each end. The carpet is of fine weave with a soft floppy handle.

The carpet is in good condition with even wear with medium pile.

Both ends retain the original large elem panel end finishes.

The carpet is suitable for light domestic use.

The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use.

Stock Number: R-2490.
£4,950
| $6,506 USD | €5,901 EUR

ANTIQUE KIZIL AYAK TURKMEN MAIN CARPET, EXCELLENT ...

Item Ref
DS-2493

Size: 10ft 6in x 7ft 10in (320 x 238cm).

Antique Kizyl Ayak Ersari Turkmen main carpet with the ‘Tauk nuska’ gul design; each segment of the gul contains two double headed birds or animals with horns.

Circa 1880.

The carpet has a rich red / brown ground colour which sets off the ivory and red guls very well, the border is an interesting variant of a classic Kizyl Ayak design. The carpet is of very fine tight weave with soft glossy wool.

The carpet is in excellent condition with even wear with medium pile.

The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.

Stock Number: DS-2493.
£4,500
| $5,915 USD | €5,364 EUR

ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN MAIN CARPET, SMALL SIZE ...

Item Ref
R-2530

Size: 8ft 8in x 6ft 0in (264 x 183cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen main carpet with 4 rows of 13 Tekke guls.

Circa 1900.

The carpet has a good madder red ground colour, the design is traditional Tekke Turkmen with rows of large guls with minor guls. The border is of the Turkmen octagon and sunburst design. The carpet retains the large elem panels at each end. The carpet is of a very useful small size.

The carpet is in excellent condition with even wear with medium pile.

The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.

The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use.

Stock Number: R-2530.
£3,750
| $4,929 USD | €4,470 EUR

ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN MAIN CARPET, SQUARE SHAPE, ...

Item Ref
H-233

Size: 8ft 9in x 7ft 0in (266 x 213cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen main carpet with 5 rows of 15 guls.

Late 19th century.

A good Tekke main carpet of small square size, the madder red field has well drawn Tekke guls. The border is of the sunburst design.

The carpet is in good condition with even wear with medium pile. There are one or two spots of heavier wear.

Both ends retain the original large elem panel end finishes.

The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.

The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use.

Stock Number: H-233.
£3,750
| $4,929 USD | €4,470 EUR

ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN MAIN CARPET WITH SUPERB ...

Item Ref
MS-008

Size: 9ft 6in x 7ft 9in (290 x 236cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen main carpet with traditional 13 x 5 gul design. The carpet has superb wool with very rich colour, the condition is outstanding.

Circa 1900.

Stock number: MS-008.
£3,250
| $4,272 USD | €3,874 EUR

ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN MAIN CARPET OF SMALL ...

Item Ref
MS10-38

Size: 9ft 2in x 5ft 6in (280 x 167cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen main carpet with 5 rows of 14 Tekke guls.

Circa 1900.

The carpet has a good madder red ground colour, the design is traditional Tekke Turkmen with rows of large guls with minor guls. The border is of the Turkmen octagon and sunburst design. The carpet retains the large elem panels at each end. The carpet is of a very useful small size.

The carpet is in fair condition with even wear with medium pile, there is a wear crease line on the left hand side (shown in a close up image), the carpet is also slightly irregular in shape. These minor faults are reflected in the price.

The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.

The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use.

Stock Number: MS10-38.
£1,450
| $1,906 USD | €1,729 EUR

ANTIQUE YOMUT TURKMEN MAIN CARPET, IGDYR TRIBE, ...

Item Ref
H-167

Size: 9ft 4in x 5ft 7in (285 x 170cm).

Antique Yomut Turkmen main carpet by the Igdyr sub tribe. Turkmenistan, Central Asia.

19th Century.

The carpet has a rich aubergine ground colour with blues, greens, apricot ivory and yellow. The boarder is a very well drawn example of a classic Yomut design. The carpet is of a rare format with three rows of twelve 'tauk-nauska' guls. The minor gul is of a very scarce and unusual form. The elems at both ends are decorated with large Turkmen trees.

The carpet is in outstanding condition with very slight even wear with full pile.

This is a highly collectable carpet in outstanding condition with wonderful colour.

The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Stock Number: H-167.
SOLD

ANTIQUE KIZYL AYAK ERSARI TURKMEN MAIN CARPET, ...

Item Ref
R-1282

Size: 9ft 5in x 6ft 8in (286 x 204cm).

Antique Kizyl Ayak Ersari Turkmen main carpet with the ‘tauk nuska’ ’ gul design; each segment of the gul contains two double headed birds.

Circa 1870.

The carpet has a rich red ground colour with some very nice blues and yellows. The boarder is a very well drawn example of the curled leaf design.

The carpet is in excellent condition with slight even wear with good pile.

The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.

The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use.

Stock Number: R-1282.
SOLD

ANTIQUE ERSARI KIZYL AYAK TURKMEN MAIN CARPET, ...

Item Ref
R-1951

Size: 11ft 10in x 7ft 8in (360 x 234cm).

Antique Kizyl Ayak Ersari Turkmen main carpet with a unusual variant of the ‘tauk nuska’ gul design; each segment of the gul contains two bird heads or horned animals.

Circa 1880.

The carpet has a soft red ground colour which gives the carpet a very warm look, the border is of a classic Kizyl Ayak design. Note the very long kilim end finishes. The carpet is of very fine tight weave with soft glossy wool.

The carpet is in excellent condition with even wear with medium / low pile.

The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.

The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use.

Stock Number: R-1951.
SOLD

ANTIQUE KIZYL AYAK TURKMEN MAIN CARPET, GREAT ...

Item Ref
R-1832

Size: 12ft 2in x 7ft 8in (370 x 234cm).

Antique Kizyl Ayak Ersari Turkmen main carpet with the ‘tauk nuska’ ’ gul design; each segment of the gul contains two double headed birds.

Circa 1880.

The carpet has a soft red ground colour which gives the carpet a very warm look, the border is of a classic Kizyl Ayak design. Note the very long kilim end finishes. The carpet is of very fine tight weave with soft glossy wool.

The carpet is in excellent condition with very slight even wear with good pile.

The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.

The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use.

Stock Number: R-1832.
SOLD

ANTIQUE AFGHAN ERSARI TURKMEN MAIN CARPET OF ...

Item Ref
MS-133

Size: 10ft 10in x 8ft 7in (330 x 262cm).

Antique Ersari Turkmen main carpet from Southern Turkmenistan or Northern Afghanistan.

2nd half 19th century.

This fine carpet has 3 rows of 7 large guls, each gul is of very large size and contains 4 boxed stars to the centre. The rows of guls are separated by a complex linked star design. The border design is most unusual being made up of a repeat boxed star design.

The colours in this carpet are truly outstanding and the images do not do them justice. The field is an soft coral madder red, the indigo blues range from a very light blue, a blue/green and a dark indigo blue.

The carpet retains its original long kilim ends and the original over bound side finishes.

The carpet is of a good size, this is without doubt a scarce and outstanding example of tribal weaving.

The carpet is in excellent condition with even wear and medium pile.

The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.

The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Stock Number: MS-133.
SOLD

ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN MAIN CARPET WITH RARE ...

Item Ref
R-1830

Size: 9ft 6in x 5ft 11in (290 x 180cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen main carpet with 4 rows of 12 octagonal guls.

Mid 19th century or earlier.

A rare Tekke Turkmen main carpet, there are only 6 know examples of Tekke main carpets with this type of octagonal gul. This carpet is published in 'Oriental Rugs Volume 5 - Turkoman' by Uwe Jourdan.

The carpet is of very fine weave with soft velvet like wool, the carpet retains the long kilim end finishes at both ends. The drawing of the guls is crisp and clear, there are many interesting changes in the design throughout the carpet. Note the headless man in the border top righthand corner.

The carpet is in good condition with slight even wear with good pile. There are a few historic repairs to the kilim ends and also to the field, the sides have also at some time been slightly reduced and selvedges applied.

The carpet is suitable for light domestic use.

The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use.

Stock Number: R-1830.
SOLD

ANTIQUE ERSARI BESHIR TURKMEN MAIN CARPET, 2ND ...

Item Ref
S2

Size: 14ft 11in x 6ft 1in (455 x 185cm).

Antique Ersari Beshir Turkmen main carpet

Second half 19th century

A superb carpet of classic Beshir design

Wonderful colours and many Beshir design elements

Note how the border design changes along its length

Excellent condition with even wear, good pile.

Hand washed and ready for use.

Stock Number: S2
SOLD

ANTIQUE ERSARI TURKMEN MAIN CARPET, OUTSTANDING COLOUR ...

Item Ref
R-789

Size: 11ft 2in x 9ft 6in (340 x 290cm).

Antique Ersari Turkmen main carpet from Southern Turkmenistan or Northern Afghanistan.

Late 19th century.

This fine carpet has 3 rows of 6 large guls with a diamond shaped minor gul.

The colours in this carpet are truly outstanding and the images do not do them justice.

The carpet retains its original long kilim ends and the wide over bound side finishes.

The carpet is of a larger size than is normally found.

The carpet is in excellent condition with very slight wear and good pile.

The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use such as a dining room or a living room.

The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use.

Stock Number: R-789

SOLD

ANTIQUE ERSARI KIZIL AYAK TURKMEN MAIN CARPET, ...

Item Ref
D-0684

Size: 11ft 10in x 6ft 11in (360 x 212cm).

Antique Kizyl Ayak Ersari Turkmen main carpet with the tradition Kizil Ayak gul design; there are three rows of ten large guls.

Circa 1880.

The carpet has a rich red ground colour with some very nice blues and blue greens. The boarder is a very well drawn example of the bird head design. Note how the minor gul changes through out the carpet and the use of stars between each set of guls. There are also some nice filler elements used at the sides of the field.

The carpet is in excellent condition with slight even wear with good pile. The carpet retains it original kilim end finishes at both ends.

The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.

The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use.

Stock Number: D-0684.
SOLD

VERY RARE SMALL MAIN CARPET, CENTRAL ASIAN ...

Item Ref
MB-02

Size: 7ft 5in x 8ft 1in (225 x 247cm).

A very good small main carpet by the Turkmen of the Upper Amu Darya region or central Asian Kirghyz; the border can clearly be seen to be related to designs found on Beshir rugs and carpets.

Mid 19th century or earlier.

The carpet is well drawn with diagonal rows of hooked guls on a saturated red ground, all of the colours are vibrant and show dye qualities of the highest order.

The carpet is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile. The pile is long and glossy. I have found only one or two spots of re-piling. The carpet retains a few rows of kilim at both ends.

This is a very rare collectors rug in superb original condition.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Stock Number: MB-02
SOLD

ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN MAIN CARPET OF LARGE ...

Item Ref
KH-02

Size: 13ft 9in x 8ft 2in (420 x 250cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen main carpet of large size with 5 rows of 17 guls.

Circa 1890.

The carpet is of a very unusual size, being longer than most that are available. The carpet is of a deep rich red colour with soft pink red to the guls and border. The drawing of both the main guls and the secondary guls is excellent. The border is a traditional Turkmen octagon design with many interesting elements. The carpet has complete long elems at both ends.

The carpet is in good condition with even wear and good pile.

The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use and would make a superb furnishing carpet.

The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use.

Stock Number: KH-02.
SOLD

ANTIQUE YOMUT TURKMEN MAIN CARPET WITH KEPSE ...

Item Ref
MT-006

Size: 9ft 7in x 5ft 9in (291 x 174cm).

Antique Yomut Turkmen main carpet with the ‘Kepse’ gul design.

2nd half 19th century.

The carpet has a rich aubergine ground colour with the large Kepse guls in diagonal line of differing colours. The include three shades of indigo blue and a blue/green. The border is of the traditional curled leaf design. The long elem end panels are filled with classic Turkmen tree designs.

The carpet is in excellent condition with slight even wear with good pile.

The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.

The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use.

A superb example of a small size Yomut Turkmen main carpet.

Stock Number: MT-006
SOLD

ANTIQUE YOMUT KARADASHLI TURKMEN MAIN CARPET, SCARCE ...

Item Ref
H-369

Size: 9ft 5in x 5ft 3in (288 x 160cm).

Antique Yomut Karadashli Turkmen main carpet, Khiva Khanate, Central Asia.

1st half 19th Century.

This outstanding early Yomut Karadashli main carpet was published in 2003, 'Bigger is Better, Main Carpets of the Turkmen', Plate 18. A fabulous collection of Turkoman main carpets. Originally published to coincide with the International Conference on Oriental Carpets. This carpet was part of the K Munkacsi Collection.

The carpet has a rich colour palette with seven colours. The boarder is a very well drawn example of a classic curl leaf design. The carpet is of a rare format with three rows of ten 'tauk-nauska' guls. Eight or the rows of main guls containing the rare 'C' design to the centre. The large deep elems at both ends are decorated with small Turkmen trees or shrubs, this is typical of Karadashli main carpets.

The carpet is in good condition with even wear with medium / low pile. Some areas of corrosion and spots of foundation. Full technical analysis is available upon request.

This is a highly collectable carpet in good condition with wonderful colour.

The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Stock Number: H-369.
SOLD

ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN MAIN CARPET WITH SUPERB ...

Item Ref
R-1284

Size: 10ft 8in x 7ft 5in (325 x 226cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen main carpet with 4 rows of 12 guls.

Circa 1870.

The carpet has a soft red ground colour, the guls are large and round. The border is of the Turkmen octagon design.

The carpet is in excellent condition with slight even wear with good pile.

Both ends retain the original large elem panel end finishes.

The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.

The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use.

Stock Number: R-1284.
SOLD

ANTIQUE ERSARI TURKMEN MAIN CARPET, SUPERB COLOUR, ...

Item Ref
H-469

Size: 10ft 4in x 7ft 3in (315 x 220cm).

Antique Ersari Turkmen main carpet from Southern Turkmenistan or Northern Afghanistan.

Circa 1870.

This fine carpet has three rows of seven large guls with a linked star shaped minor gul. The field is of a warm abrashed madder red colour with shades of blue and soft green used in the guls. There are many different tribal design elements used through out the field. The carpet retains its original long kilim ends, these show signs of old repairs that are now slightly faded.

The carpet is in excellent condition with even wear and medium / low pile.

The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use such as a dining room or a living room.

The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use.

Stock Number: H-469.
SOLD

ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN MAIN CARPET, VERY SOFT ...

Item Ref
R-1280

Size: 11ft 0in x 7ft 6in (335 x 228cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen main carpet with 6 rows of 9 guls.

Circa 1880.

The carpet has a soft red ground colour which is very easy to furnish with. The overall effect is that of a soft almost faded palette.

The carpet is in excellent condition with slight even wear with good pile.

Both ends retain the original large elem panel end finishes.

The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.

The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use.

Stock Number: R-1280.
SOLD

ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN MAIN CARPET, SMALL SQUARE ...

Item Ref
R-1283

Size: 9ft 2in x 7ft 6in (280 x 229cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen main carpet with 5 rows of 14 guls.

Circa 1880.

The carpet has a superb deep red ground colour which contrasts very well with the border. The guls are well drawn and round in shape. The border is a traditional Turkmen octagon design with many interesting elements.

The carpet is in excellent condition with slight even wear with good pile.

Both ends retain the original large elem panel end finishes.

The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.

The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use.

Stock Number: R-1283.
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ANTIQUE YOMUT TURKMEN MAIN CARPET, SUPERB, CIRCA ...

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Size: 11ft 11in x 7ft 0in (364 x 214cm).

Antique Yomut Turkmen main carpet

Circa 1880

A superb carpet with excellent colour

Curl leaf main border

Note the people and animals in the top left hand corner

The carpet is in excellent condition with even wear and fair pile

A few old re-weaves and a few spots of slightly heavier wear

Hand washed and ready for use

A good Turkmen main carpet suitable for furnishing use.

Ref: HB001
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ANTIQUE YOMUT TURKMEN MAIN CARPET, KEPSE GUL ...

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H-315

Size: 9ft 9in x 6ft 0in (296 x 184cm).

Antique Yomut Turkmen main carpet with the ‘Kepse’ gul design.

Circa 1860.

The carpet has a rich brown / red ground colour with the large Kepse guls in diagonal line of differing colours. The border is of the traditional curled leaf design. The long elem end panels are filled with classic Turkmen shrub designs. The ends also retain the original kilim end finish.

The carpet is in excellent condition with even wear with medium pile.

The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.

The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use.

A good example of a Yomut Turkmen main carpet.

Stock Number: H-315.
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ANTIQUE YOMUT TURKMEN MAIN CARPET WITH DYRNAK ...

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H-050

Size: 10ft 3in x 5ft 9in (313 x 175cm).

Antique Yomut Turkmen main carpet with the ‘Dyrnak’ gul design and tree design in the elem.

Circa 1880.

The carpet has a rich brown ground colour with some very nice blues, greens, ivory and reds. The carpet has a well drawn curl leaf border. The guls are well drawn and the major gul is interesting in that it contains an 'anchor' design in the center element.

The carpet is in excellent condition with even wear and medium pile.

The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.

The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use.

Stock Number: H-050.
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ANTIQUE ERSARI TURKMEN MAIN CARPET, VERY LARGE ...

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R-1846

Size: 7ft 7in x 7ft 7in (232 x 232cm).

Antique Ersari Turkmen main carpet from Southern Turkmenistan or Northern Afghanistan.

Circa 1880 or earlier.

This fine carpet has 3 rows of 6 large goli guls with large diamond shaped minor guls and other filler elements in the field. The main guls are of a superb large size and very round in shape.

The colours in this carpet are truly outstanding and the images do not do them justice. The field is an abrashed soft terracotta red, the indigo blues range from a very light blue, a blue/green and a dark indigo blue.

The carpet is of a small square size, indicating an early date and tribal origin. An outstanding early tribal carpet.

The carpet is in excellent condition with even wear and medium/low pile.

The carpet is suitable for light domestic use.

The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Stock Number: R-1846.
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ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN MAIN CARPET, GOOD FURNISHING ...

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R-1629

Size: 9ft 10in x 7ft 2in (300 x 219cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen main carpet with 4 rows of 12 guls.

Late 19th century.

The carpet has a orange red ground colour which gives the carpet a very warm feel. The guls are well drawn and cochineal dye is used in the central quartered design. The border is a traditional Turkmen octagon design with many interesting elements.

The carpet is in excellent condition with slight even wear with good pile. There are one or two spots of slightly heavier wear that can be seen in the images. Both ends retain the original elem end finishes.

The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.

The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use.

Stock Number: R-1629.
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ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN MAIN CARPET, WONDERFUL COLOUR, ...

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MS-020

Size: 10ft 5in x 7ft 0in (317 x 213cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen main carpet with traditional 10 x 4 gul design. The carpet has superb wool with wonderful soft colour. The guls are large and round with alternate dark and light indigo to the centers. The design of the minor guls is also of great interest. There are a few faded old repairs.

2nd half 19th century.

Stock number: MS-020.
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ANTIQUE ERSARI TURKMEN MAIN CARPET, SMALL SQUARE ...

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R-1095

Size: 8ft 6in x 7ft 10in (260 x 240cm).

Antique Ersari Turkmen main carpet from Southern Turkmenistan or Northern Afghanistan.

Circa 1870.

This fine carpet has 2 rows of 6 large guls with very large diamond shaped minor gul. The main guls are of a superb large size and very round in shape.

The colours in this carpet are truly outstanding and the images do not do them justice. The field is an abrashed rich madder red, the indigo blues range from a very light blue, a blue/green and a dark indigo blue.

The carpet retains its original long kilim ends and the original over bound side finishes.

The carpet is of a small square size, indicating an early date and tribal origin. An outstanding early tribal carpet.

The carpet is in excellent condition with even wear and medium/low pile.

The carpet is suitable for light domestic use.

The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Stock Number: R-1095
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ANTIQUE YOMUT TURKMEN MAIN CARPET WITH DYRNAK ...

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R-1034

Size: 10ft 5in x 6ft 0in (317 x 183cm).

Antique Yomut Turkmen main carpet with the ‘Dyrnak’ gul design and large eagles in the elem.

Late 19th century.

The carpet has a rich brown ground colour with some very nice blues, ivory and reds. The carpet has a well drawn curl leaf border. A feature of this carpet is the excellent eagle design in the large elem panels at each end.

The carpet is in excellent condition with even wear and medium pile.

The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.

The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use.

Stock Number: R-1034.
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ANTIQUE ERSARI TURKMEN MAIN CARPET, SUPERB LARGE ...

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W-010

Size: 9ft 9in x 7ft 7in (298 x 232cm).

Antique Ersari Turkmen main carpet from Southern Turkmenistan or Northern Afghanistan.

Circa 1880 or earlier.

This fine carpet has 2 rows of 6 large goli guls with large diamond shaped minor guls. The main guls are of a superb large size and very round in shape with excellent colour. The carpet has a very rich red/brown colour with copper tones, slightly darker than in the images; the wool is soft and glossy. The simple borders are typical of early Ersari main carpets, this example also retains its original kilim end finishes.

The carpet is of a square size, indicating an early date and tribal origin. An outstanding early tribal carpet.

The carpet is in excellent condition with even wear and medium pile, there are one or two small old re-weaves.

The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.

The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Stock Number: W-010.
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ANTIQUE ERSARI TURKMEN MAIN CARPET, AFGHANISTAN, CIRCA ...

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R-1921

Size: 10ft 6in x 8ft 2in (320 x 248cm).

Antique Ersari Turkmen main carpet from Northern Afghanistan.

Circa 1900.

This good carpet has three rows of seven large guls with a diamond shaped linked star minor gul.

The colours in this carpet are rich rust red with very good indigo blue in the guls.

The carpet is in good condition with even wear and medium pile.

The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use such as a dining room or a living room.

The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use.

Stock Number: R-1921.
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ANTIQUE ERSARI KIZIL AYAK MAIN CARPET, VERY ...

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D-0800

Size: 8ft 2in x 6ft 6in (248 x 198cm).

Antique Kizyl Ayak Ersari Turkmen main carpet with the ‘tauk nuska’ ’ gul design; each segment of the gul contains two double headed birds.

Circa 1850.

The carpet has a soft madder red ground colour with some very nice shades of blue in the guls. The boarder is a very well drawn example of the classic Kizil Ayak bird design. The small squarish shape suggest an early date.

The carpet is in fair condition with even wear with medium / low pile. The carpet has had a long life and been repaired at numerous times to keep it in use, so there are areas of re-weaving as can be seen in the images. These are very well done an do not effect the visual appearance of the carpet. The carpet is of very fine weave with excellent wool. There are the remains of the original kilim end finishes at both ends.

The carpet is suitable for light domestic use.

The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use.

Stock Number: D-0800.
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ANTIQUE ERSARI KIZIL AYAK TURKMEN MAIN CARPET, ...

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H-051

Size: 12ft 6in x 7ft 6in (380 x 229cm).

Antique Kizyl Ayak Ersari Turkmen main carpet with the tradition Kizil Ayak gul design; there are three rows of nine large guls.

Circa 1880.

The carpet has a soft warm red ground colour with some very nice blues and blue greens. The border is a very well drawn example of the bird head design.

The carpet is in excellent condition with even wear with medium pile.

The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.

The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use.

Stock Number: H-051.
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ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN MAIN CARPET, UNUSUAL PILED ...

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MS-032

Size: 10ft 0in x 7ft 3in (304 x 222cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen main carpet with 4 rows of 10 guls.

4th quarter 19th century.

The carpet has a clear red ground colour which gives the carpet a rich and warm feel. The guls are well drawn and cochineal dye is used in the central quartered design. The border is a traditional Turkmen octagon design with many interesting elements. An interesting feature of the carpet is the piled elem panels at each end of the carpet, these are normally woven kilim but on this carpet they are knotted pile.

The carpet is in excellent condition with slight even wear with good pile.

Both ends retain the original piled end finishes.

The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.

The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use.

Stock Number: MS-032.
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ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN MAIN CARPET, SUPERB SOFT ...

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H-052

Size: 10ft 4in x 7ft 4in (315 x 224cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen main carpet with traditional 12 x 5 gul design. The carpet has superb wool with great colour, cochineal dye is used throughout.

Circa 1880.

Stock number: H-052.
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ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN MAIN CARPET, EXCELLENT LONG ...

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MS-999

Size: 10ft 0in x 6ft 4in (304 x 193cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen main carpet with 5 rows of 11 guls.

Circa 1880.

A pleasing Tekke main carpet with good large guls on a madder red field. The carpet has excellent long piled elem end finishes. The lower end is of the tree design and the top end has the small shrub or flower design.

The carpet is in good condition with even wear with medium pile. There are one or two spots of heavier wear.

The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.

The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use.

Stock Number: MS-999.
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ANTIQUE KIZIL AYAK TURKMEN MAIN CARPET, EXCELLENT ...

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MB-021

Size: 10ft 1in x 6ft 0in (308 x 183cm).

Antique Kizyl Ayak Ersari Turkmen main carpet with the ‘tauk nuska’ ’ gul design.

Circa 1900.

The carpet has a clear red ground colour with some very nice blues and yellows. The secondary guls are very interesting and of differing designs. Both ends retain the original stripped flat woven kilim end finishes.

The carpet is in excellent condition with slight even wear with good pile.

The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.

The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use.

Stock Number: MB-021.
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ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN MAIN CARPET, FULL PILE, ...

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MS-004

Size: 9ft 11in x 7ft 0in (303 x 214cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen main carpet with 4 rows of 14 guls.

Circa 1900.

The carpet has a brick red ground colour which gives the carpet a very warm feel. The guls are well drawn and cochineal dye is used in the central quartered design. The border is a traditional Turkmen octagon design with many interesting elements.

The carpet is in excellent condition with slight even wear with good pile. There are a number of small old repairs that have slightly faded, these can be seen in the images.

Both ends retain the original kilim end finishes.

The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.

The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use.

Stock Number: MS-004.
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ANTIQUE CHODOR TURKMEN MAIN CARPET OF SMALL ...

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D-0608

Size: 8ft 2in x 4ft 3in (250 x 130cm).

A good Chodor Turkmen main carpet of small size with a scarce design

Circa 1880.

The carpet is well drawn with excellent colour, the all over design is small compartments containing Turkmen elements, the elem end panels have a chevron design.

The carpet is in good condition with even wear and medium pile, there are a few scattered old repairs and some corrosion to the dyes.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Stock Number: D-0608.
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ANTIQUE YOMUT TURKMEN MAIN CARPET, EXCELLENT COLOUR, ...

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R-959

Size: 9ft 7in x 6ft 2in (292 x 188cm).

A good Yomut Turkmen main carpet with dyrnak gul design, the border is of the curl leaf design.

4th quarter 19th century.

The carpet is well drawn with excellent colour, note the different elem designs at each end.

The carpet is in good condition with even wear and low pile.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Stock Number: R-959
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ANTIQUE YOMUT TURKMEN MAIN CARPET, UNUSUAL DESIGN, ...

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D-0903

Size: 8ft 7in x 4ft 9in (262 x 146cm).

A good Yomut Turkmen main carpet of small size with a very unusual design.

Circa 1880.

The carpet is well drawn with excellent colour, the carpet has diagonal rows in alternating colour of a small cross design.

The carpet is in good condition with even wear and medium pile. There are a few old repairs.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Stock Number: D-0903.
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ANTIQUE UZBEK TURKMEN CARPET, GOOD COLOUR AND ...

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D-1260

Size: 9ft 0in x 6ft 8in (275 x 202cm).

Antique Uzbek Turkmen carpet.

Circa 1900.

Carpets by the Turkmen tribes of Uzbekistan are quite scarce, this example has a design similar to the well known Ersari Turkmen carpets but in a much stronger colour palette typical of Uzbek weaving. The carpet has three rows of six large guls.

The carpet is in good condition with slight even wear and good pile.

The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.

The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Stock Number: D-1260.
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ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN CARPET OF UNUSUAL LARGE ...

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MS-006

Size: 12ft 8in x 7ft 3in (385 x 220cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen main carpet with 5 rows of 16 guls.

Circa 1900.

The carpet is of a very unusual size, being longer than most that are available. The carpet is of a deep burgundy red colour with soft pink red to the guls and border. The border is a traditional Turkmen octagon design with many interesting elements.

The carpet is in good condition with even wear heavier in a few places, with medium to low pile. There is a small old stain in the top left hand corner in the border, this can only be seen with close inspection, (see image).

The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.

The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use.

Stock Number: MS-006.
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ANTIQUE UZBEK TURKMEN TRIBAL CARPET, CENTRAL ASIA, ...

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R-1655

Size: 11ft 10in x 5ft 9in (360 x 174cm).

Antique Central Asian Uzbek Turkmen tribal carpet.

Circa 1880.

The carpet has two rows of six large Tauk Nuska guls containing four small animals, the carpet has a clear red ground. The carpet is framed by a border with traditional design. The carpet retains its original kilims at both ends.

These carpets have been studied and widely discussed within the rug world, in error the trade have called them Karakalpak / Qaraqalpaqs, after this central Asian nomadic group, but research has shown these carpets to be the work of the Uzbek Turkmen people who lived in the Nurata and Jizzax regions of Uzbekistan.

The carpet is in good condition with even wear with medium pile. There are a number of old repairs to the field.

The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.

The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use.

Stock Number: R-1655.
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ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN MAIN CARPET, SOFT COLOUR, ...

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R-1392

Size: 10ft 0in x 6ft 7in (305 x 200cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen main carpet with 5 rows of 17 guls.

Circa 1900.

The carpet has a soft madder red ground colour, the design is traditional Tekke Turkmen. The border is of the Turkmen octagon and sunburst design.

The carpet is in excellent condition with even wear with medium pile.

Both ends retain the original large elem panel end finishes.

The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.

The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use.

Stock Number: R-1392.
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ANTIQUE AFGHAN SULAYMAN ERSARI TURKMEN CARPET, NORTHERN ...

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DS-0701

Size: 8ft 5in x 6ft 3in (257 x 190cm).

Antique Afghan carpet with traditional Ersari design, this carpet has superb colour with a very good warm copper field. The carpet has two rows of four large guls.

Circa 1900.

The carpet is of a very useful small size and was woven by Ersari weavers of the Sulayman sub tribe in Northern Afghan Turkestan. The large guls contain a unique design, some call it a tree, whilst the Turkmen refer to it as a rib or spine design. This example has superb colour in warm copper tones and burnt orange.

The carpet is in excellent condition with very slight wear and good pile.

The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.

Stock Number: DS-0701.
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ANTIQUE AFGHAN ERSARI TURKMEN MAIN CARPET, SMALL ...

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MS-013

Size: 9ft 11in x 6ft 11in (301 x 210cm).

Antique Afghan Ersari Turkmen main carpet of small size with eight very large guls. A carpet with superb colour..

Circa 1900.

Stock number: MS-013.
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ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN MAIN CARPET, GOOD COLOUR, ...

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MS-090

Size: 9ft 9in x 6ft 9in (296 x 205cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen main carpet with 4 rows of 11 guls.

Circa 1890.

The carpet has a warm red ground colour, the guls are large and round; the minor gul is very interesting and related to those found on Salor carpets. The border is of the Turkmen star and sunburst design.

The carpet is in fair condition with some uneven wear with medium to low pile.

Both ends retain the original large elem panel end finishes.

The carpet is suitable for light domestic use.

The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use.

Stock Number: MS-090.
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ANTIQUE ERSARI TURKMEN MAIN CARPET FRAGMENT, UNUSUAL ...

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MS-091

Size: 6ft 9in x 4ft 9in (206 x 145cm).

Antique Ersari Turkmen main carpet fragment from Southern Turkmenistan or Northern Afghanistan.

2nd half 19th century.

This is an interesting fragment from a small known group of Ersari carpets with an all over star design. The carpet has a deep red field with the stars in octagons either with a dark indigo blue or an ivory background, the large stars are separated by smaller stars,

The carpet is in poor condition with even wear and medium pile, the carpet is missing the borders on the left hand side and has losses all around along with some holes and other damages.

This is an interesting study piece that would also display well.

The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for display.

Stock Number: MS-091.
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