ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN 'DIP KHALI' RUG, SUPERB ...

Item Ref
H-396

Size: 6ft 2in x 3ft 7in (188 x 110cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen rug, this size of rug is known as ‘dip khali’ which means 'half carpet'.

2nd half 19th century.

The rug is very well drawn with 3 rows of 9 Tekke guls, which are of a large rounded shape. The minor gul is of a classic Tekke design. The borders are of the sunburst design with many small filler elements.

Of particular note are the large elem panels at each end, the lower end is drawn with large trees or shrubs; the top end has rows of small shrubs in alternating colours. Both ends also retain a short ivory panel embroidered with a repeating design.

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

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

A collectable Tekke Turkmen rug of the highest order.

Stock Number: H-396.
£5,950
| $7,821 USD | €7,093 EUR

ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN RUG, VERY FINE WITH ...

Item Ref
R-1964

Size: 7ft 3in x 4ft 7in (220 x 140cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of very fine weave, silk foundation and silk highlights.

Circa 1920.

This is an excellent rug with six rows of thirteen Tekke guls to the field. It is most unusual to find Turkmen rug that are woven using silk, this rug is very fine and the soft red ground is wool dyed with madder, the ivory and light blues are in silk.

The boarder is of the sunburst design with eight pointed stars. The elem design is particularly attractive.

The rug is very fine and has a soft floppy handle.

The rug is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and full pile.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

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

Stock Number: R-1964.
£5,000
| $6,572 USD | €5,961 EUR

ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN RUG, SUPERB COLOUR, COCHINEAL ...

Item Ref
R-2534

Size: 8ft 7in x 5ft 3in (262 x 160cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen rug, with superb colour.

Circa 1900.

This excellent example has 4 rows of 12 Tekke guls on a warm madder red field, the borders are of the 'sun burst and octagon' design with small stars. Note the original large elem panels at each end. The rug is of a larger size than normal making it a very useful furnishing size. Note the use of Cochineal dye throughout the rug, especially as the ground colour to the main border.

The rug is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and good pile, the rug has very soft wool and a fine weave.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display. The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

Stock Number: R-2534.
£4,850
| $6,375 USD | €5,782 EUR

ANTIQUE BESHIR TURKMEN KELLEH OF SMALL SIZE ...

Item Ref
MS15-15

Size: 9ft 8in x 4ft 3in (294 x 130cm).

Antique Ersari Beshir Turkmen kelleh carpet of small size.

Circa 1880.

A good Beshir kelleh of scarce small size with an outstanding colour palette of reds and blues with highlights in yellow.

Excellent condition with even wear and medium pile.

Hand washed and ready for use.

Stock Number: MS15-15.
£4,500
| $5,915 USD | €5,364 EUR

ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN RUG WITH SALOR TURRETED ...

Item Ref
R-2007

Size: 7ft 5in x 5ft 1in (227 x 154cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of good size, with fine weave, superb Cochineal colour.

Circa 1900.

This is an good example of a Tekke rug with Salor turreted guls, this rug has three rows of eight guls with a very well drawn Salor minor gul. The colour palette is very pleasing with a rich Cochineal purple/red field and highlights in indigo blue and ivory. The main border design is of a scare and unusual format. This rug is of a slightly larger size than is normally found in this design.

The rug is in excellent condition witht even wear and medium pile. There are a few small old repairs that are very difficult to detect

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

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

Stock Number: R-2007.
£3,750
| $4,929 USD | €4,470 EUR

ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN RUG VERY FINE SQUARE ...

Item Ref
R-113

Size: 6ft 9in x 5ft 11in (206 x 180cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen main carpet of small square format.

Late 19th century or earlier.

Very good condition, very fine weave, fine soft pile like velvet, a couple of very small old re-weaves.

Excellent colours, and well balanced design.

Hand washed and ready for use or display.

Stock number: R-113.
£3,750
| $4,929 USD | €4,470 EUR

ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN 'WEDDING DOWRY' RUG, CIRCA ...

Item Ref
R-2321

Size:4ft 7in x 4ft 1in (140 x 125cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of fine weave and small square size.

Circa 1900.

These rugs are considered to be ‘dowry’ weavings used by the Turkmen bride on her wedding day.

This example has 4 rows of 10 Tekke guls, the main border is of the star in octagon with sunburst design. Note the use of cochineal dye throughout the rug.

The rug has very fine soft wool with excellent colour.

The rug is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and almost full pile.

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

Stock Number: R-2321.
£3,000
| $3,943 USD | €3,576 EUR

ANTIQUE YOMUT TURKMEN RUG WITH OCTAGONAL GULS, ...

Item Ref
R-2060

Size: 8ft 0in x 5ft 6in (245 x 168cm).

Antique Yomut Turkmen rug of classic design with octagonal guls.

Circa 1900

The rug has a warm red colour with three full rows of seven octagonal turreted guls, the border is of a classic Yomut Turkmen star design with large elem panels at both ends. A good example of type, with fine weave.

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

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

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

Stock Number: R-2060.
£2,950
| $3,877 USD | €3,517 EUR

ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN 'WEDDING' DOWRY RUG, WITH ...

Item Ref
H-399

Size:4ft 6in x 3ft 8in (138 x 111cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen dowry rug of fine weave and small size.

Circa 1900.

These rugs are considered to be ‘dowry’ weavings used by the Turkmen bride on her wedding day.

This example has 3 rows of 7 Tekke guls, the rug has a very well drawn and detailed border with many interesting elements. The elems both contain highlights in crimson silk as can be seen in the close up images.

The rug has very fine soft wool with excellent colour.

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

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

Stock Number: H-399.
£2,750
| $3,615 USD | €3,278 EUR

ANTIQUE TURKMEN PRAYER RUG, PROBABLY KIZIL AYAK, ...

Item Ref
D-0430

Size: 3ft 8in x 2ft 9in (111 x 85cm).

Antique Turkmen prayer rug, very early example with archaic design.

Circa 1850 or earlier.

An outstand and rare example of a Turkmen prayer rug, probably woven by the Ersari sub group; the Kizil Ayak in Northern Afghanistan or Southern Turkmenistan, during the 1st half of the 19th century. The drawing of the rug has a very original feel with a pure archaic charm. From research there are no published rugs of similar form or age, this is probably one of the earliest recorded prayer rugs of this type.

The rug is in fair condition, with areas of heavy wear due to actual use for prayer, the rug is in un-touched original condition.

The rug would make an outstanding display as a wall hanging.

Stock Number: D-0430.
£2,750
| $3,615 USD | €3,278 EUR

ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN RUG WITH WARM RED ...

Item Ref
R-2499

Size: 6ft 0in x 4ft 9in (182 x 144cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen rug, with soft warm red colour.

Circa 1900.

This pleasing example has 4 rows of 10 Tekke guls on a soft madder red field, the borders are of the 'sun burst' design with small stars. Note the original large elem panels at each end. The rug is a little wider than normal making it a very useful furnishing size.

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

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display. The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

Stock Number: R-2499.
£2,500
| $3,286 USD | €2,980 EUR

ANTIQUE RUG BY THE TEKKE TURKMEN, EXCELLENT ...

Item Ref
R-1250

Size: 7ft 6in x 4ft 11in (229 x 151cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of traditional design and excellent colour, the rug is of a soft red colour.

Circa 1900.

The rug has a traditional Tekke gul design with 4 rows of 11 guls.

The rug is of a fine weave with excellent soft wool.

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

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

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

Stock Number: R-1250.
£2,500
| $3,286 USD | €2,980 EUR

ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN 'DIP KHALI' RUG, SOFT ...

Item Ref
R-2509

Size: 6ft 1in x 3ft 11in (185 x 120cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen ‘dip khali’ rug, with soft warm red colour.

Circa 1900.

'Dip Kahli' are considered to be ‘half size’ rugs; half the length and half the width of a main carpet.

This example has 3 rows of 10 Tekke guls on a very soft madder red field, the borders are of the 'sun burst' design with small stars. Note the original large elem panels at each end.

The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile, the rug has soft wool and a floppy handle.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display. The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

Stock Number: R-2509.
£2,400
| $3,155 USD | €2,861 EUR

ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN 'WEDDING' RUG, EXCELLENT EXAMPLE ...

Item Ref
R-2197

Size:4ft 4in x 4ft 2in (131 x 127cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of fine weave and small square size.

Circa 1900.

These rugs are considered to be ‘dowry’ weavings used by the Turkmen bride on her wedding day.

This example has 3 rows of 5 Tekke guls, the main border is an interesting variation not often seen on these small rugs and more commonly found on larger main carpets. The rug has excellent drawing and colour, the elem panels at the ends are of a striking design.

The rug has very fine soft wool with excellent colour.

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

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

Stock Number: R-2197.
£2,250
| $2,957 USD | €2,682 EUR

ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN SMALL SQUARE DOWRY RUG ...

Item Ref
R-722

Size: 3ft 9in x 3ft 5in (114 x 104cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of small square size, these rugs are generally considered to be ‘dowry’ weavings.

Circa 1900.

This is an excellent example with a very unusual small scale chuval gul design to the field.

The boarder is of the sunburst design with eight pointed stars.

The rug is very fine and has a soft floppy handle.

The rug is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and full pile.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

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

Stock Number: R-722

£2,250
| $2,957 USD | €2,682 EUR

ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN RUG WITH SALOR GULS, ...

Item Ref
R-1813

Size: 6ft 0in x 3ft 4in (182 x 101cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of small size, with fine weave, superb Cochineal colour.

Circa 1890.

This is an good example of a Tekke rug with Salor turreted guls, this rug has 2 rows of 7 guls with a very well drawn Salor minor gul. The colour palette is very pleasing with a rich Cochineal purple/red field and highlights in indigo blue and ivory.

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

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

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

Stock Number: R-1813.
£2,250
| $2,957 USD | €2,682 EUR

ANTIQUE RUG BY THE TEKKE TURKMEN, FULL ...

Item Ref
R-372

Size: 5ft 5in x 4ft 2in (161 x 128cm).

Antique rug by the Tekke Turkmen.

Circa 1900.

A rug with exceptionally soft wool with a very 'silky' feel.

A very deep rich red which really shines.

Excellent condition, slight wear, full pile.

Hand washed and ready for use or display.



Ref: R-372.


£2,250
| $2,957 USD | €2,682 EUR

ANTIQUE SARYK TURKMEN RUG, EXCELLENT CONDITION, CIRCA ...

Item Ref
MS-055

Size: 6ft 1in x 4ft 0in (185 x 123cm).

Antique Saryk Turkmen rug with well drawn large Saryk guls.

Circa 1900.

This is an good example of a Saryk rug with three rows of nine Saryk guls, the minor guls are also typical of Saryk weaving. The rug has a firm handle with dense pile and a heavily depressed warp structure, the warps are hand spun ivory wool.

The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile. There are few finger tip sized old repairs which are very well blended into the rug. The rug retains the original ivory kilim end finishes and long tassels.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

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

Stock Number: MS-055.
£2,100
| $2,760 USD | €2,503 EUR

ANTIQUE ERSARI TURKMEN DIP KHALI DOWRY RUG ...

Item Ref
DS-0579

Size: 5ft 2in x 3ft 6in (157 x 107cm).

Antique Ersari Turkmen rug of excellent design and colour, fine weave and small size; the rug is of a soft red colour with a superb green used through out. This small size of rug is known as 'dip khali'.

Circa 1880.

The rug has a compartment design with each row having 3 compartments with the exception of the 1st row which has 4. The border is the well known Turkmen sun burst and star design.

The rug is of a fine weave with very good soft wool and excellent colour.

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

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

Stock Number: DS-0579.
£2,000
| $2,629 USD | €2,384 EUR

ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN DOWRY RUG, OF SMALL ...

Item Ref
R-2587

Size: 3ft 5in x 3ft 8in (104 x 111cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of fine weave and small square size. An outstanding example of type.

Circa 1880.

These rugs are considered to be ‘dowry’ weavings used by the Turkmen bride on her wedding day.

This example has 3 rows of 5 Tekke guls, the main border is of the star in octagon with sunburst design. Note the use of cochineal dye in the centre of the guls. The rug is very well drawn with fine detail especially in the border. Note the original elem panels at both ends with a classic Turkmen design.

The rug has very fine soft wool with excellent colour.

The rug is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and almost full pile.

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

Stock Number: R-2587.
£1,950
| $2,563 USD | €2,325 EUR

ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN RUG, GOOD COLOUR AND ...

Item Ref
R-1791

Size: 6ft 9in x 4ft 9in (206 x 146cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of traditional design and excellent colour, the rug is of a rich red colour with orange tones.

Circa 1900.

The rug has a traditional Tekke gul design with 3 rows of 8 guls.

The rug is of a fine weave with excellent soft wool.

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

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

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

Stock Number: R-1791.
£1,950
| $2,563 USD | €2,325 EUR

ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN DIP KHALI RUG, GOOD ...

Item Ref
R-1577

Size: 6ft 6in x 3ft 10in (197 x 116cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen ‘dip khali’ rug with good colour.

Circa 1900.

These are considered to be ‘half size’ rugs; half the length and half the width of a main carpet.

This example has 3 rows of 10 Tekke guls of large round shape.

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

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

Stock Number: R-1577.
£1,750
| $2,300 USD | €2,086 EUR

ANTIQUE YOMUT TURKMEN RUG, SCARCE BANDED DESIGN, ...

Item Ref
H-232

Size: 6ft 1in x 4ft 1in (185 x 124cm).

Antique Yomut Turkmen 'dip khali' rug of scarce banded design. The rug has an excellent soft colour palette.

Late 19th century.

The rug is well drawn with bands of varying design, the border is typical for Yomut rugs.

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

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

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

Stock number: H-232.
£1,750
| $2,300 USD | €2,086 EUR

ANTIQUE ERSARI TURKMEN RUG, POSSIBLY KIZIL AYAK, ...

Item Ref
D-1358

Size: 5ft 1in x 3ft 2in (156 x 97cm).

Antique Turkmen rug of small size and early date.

Circa 1800-50.

An intriguing small Turkmen rug, with an archaic gul design. The three vertical rows of seven Turkmen guls are on a abrashed madder red / brown ground. The drawing of the guls is of a simple form giving the rug a very primitive feel. This is without any doubt an early rug and attribution is difficult, experts have so far suggested, Ersari, Kizil Ayak, Chodor and Yomut.

The rug is in fait condition with wear and medium / low pile. Both ends have been re-woven at some time in the rugs life

The rug is suitable for light domestic use or would make a great display item.

Stock Number: D-1358.
£1,750
| $2,300 USD | €2,086 EUR

ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN DOWRY RUG WITH 'AINA' ...

Item Ref
DS-0631

Size: 3ft 3in x 3ft 1in (99 x 93cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of small square size, these rugs are generally considered to be ‘dowry’ weavings.

Circa 1880 or earlier.

This is an excellent example with the Tekke 'aina gul' design to the field, there are 48 guls on this rug. This design is normally found on small fine weavings such as chuval and torba. The rug is of very fine weave with the design drawn with precise detail, using cochineal dyed wool as a highlight in the guls. Note the very well drawn large elem end panels with large Turkmen tree design.

The rug is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and good pile. The rug is very fine and has a soft floppy handle.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

A superb example of Tekke weaving.

Stock Number: DS-0631.
£1,750
| $2,300 USD | €2,086 EUR

ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN RUG, VERY FINE WEAVE, ...

Item Ref
MS-053

Size: 6ft 6in x 4ft 2in (198 x 128cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of traditional design and excellent colour, the rug is of exceptionally fine weave.

Circa 1880.

The rug has a traditional Tekke gul design with 4 rows of 12 guls. The drawing is very crisp with white cotton being used in the guls and in some of the border details. Cochineal dye is also used as a highlight throughout the rug. It is also interesting to see the change of design in the minor gul, the bottom two rows have the complete 'bow and arrow' at the sides of the guls, this is missing in the rest of the rug. The main border is of the traditional Turkmen 'sunburst' design.

The rug is of a very fine weave with excellent soft wool.

The rug is in good condition with even wear, heavier in places and medium to low pile. The rug retains the complete elem panels at each end.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

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

Stock Number: MS-053.
£1,750
| $2,300 USD | €2,086 EUR

ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN RUG, VERY UNUSUAL BORDER, ...

Item Ref
R-2141

Size: 4ft 8in x 3ft 7in (142 x 108cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of small size with excellent colour.

Circa 1880.

The rug has three rows of seven Tekke guls, these are will drawn and rounded in shape. The main interest in this rug is the beautifully drawn main border, this contains many design elements usually only found on Tekke main carpets. This could be considered as a rug in the format of a main carpet.... so a miniature main carpet. This is a striking small rug of an earlier date that would be of interest to collectors.

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

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

Stock Number: R-2141.
£1,750
| $2,300 USD | €2,086 EUR

ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN DIP KHALI RUG, GOOD ...

Item Ref
AOR-104

Size: 5ft 6in x 3ft 10in (167 x 116cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen ‘dip khali’ rug, with rich red colour.

Circa 1900.

'Dip Kahli' are considered to be ‘half size’ rugs; half the length and half the width of a main carpet.

This example has 3 rows of 10 Tekke guls on a rich madder red field, the borders are of the 'sun burst' design with small stars. Note the original large elem panels at each end.

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

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display. The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

Stock Number: AOR-104.
£1,750
| $2,300 USD | €2,086 EUR

ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN WEDDING DOWRY RUG, CIRCA ...

Item Ref
R-2070

Size: 4ft 7in x 3ft 6in (140 x 106cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of fine weave and small size.

Circa 1900.

These rugs are considered to be ‘dowry’ weavings used by the Turkmen bride on her wedding day.

This example has 3 rows of 9 Tekke guls, the main border is of the star in octagon with sunburst design.

The rug has very fine soft wool with excellent colour.

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

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

Stock Number: R-2070.
£1,750
| $2,300 USD | €2,086 EUR

ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN RUG WITH SOFT MADDER ...

Item Ref
DS-1474

Size: 5ft 3in x 4ft 4in (160 x 132cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen rug, with superb soft madder red colour.

Circa 1900.

This excellent rug has 3 rows of 10 Tekke guls on a soft madder red field, the borders are of the 'sun burst and octagon' design with small stars. Note the original large elem panels at each end. The rug is of a squarer size than normal making it a very useful furnishing size. Note the use of Cochineal dye throughout the rug as a highlight.

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

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use, an is an excellent furnishing rug.

Stock Number: DS-1474.
£1,500
| $1,972 USD | €1,788 EUR

ANTIQUE ERSARI TURKMEN RUG OF RARE FORM, ...

Item Ref
D-0428

Size: 5ft 0in x 2ft 6in (153 x 77cm).

Antique Ersari Turkmen rug of scarce design.

Circa 1850 or earlier.

The rug is very similar to one published by George O'Bannon, in 'Turkoman rugs' page 21, the rug is described as being 'a fine example of Ersari Weaving', 'the guls in the field are derived from a Yomut pattern', and O'Bannon goes on to say that 'this is probably a unique piece'.

A very interesting rug from the region of northern Afghanistan and the borders of Turkmenistan; the rug has an unusual repeat small medallion design of extended diamond shaped guls, on a orange / red madder ground; the border designs are associated with both Baluch and Ersari Turkmen tribal weavers. The old collectors label attached to the rug attributes it to the 'Taimani Baluch'; although it is probable that the rug is by a Turkmen group related to the Ersari. The rug is without any doubt of some age and a rare design, further study would shed some more light on this rare and small group of Ersari rugs.

The rug is in fair condition, with even wear and medium / low pile, historic repairs and patches in places.

The rug would make an good display as a wall hanging.

Stock Number: D-0428.
£1,500
| $1,972 USD | €1,788 EUR

ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN DOWRY RUG, EXCELLENT CONDITION ...

Item Ref
H-504

Size: 3ft 7in x 3ft 5in (110 x 105cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of fine weave and small square size.

Circa 1890.

These rugs are considered to be ‘dowry’ weavings used by the Turkmen bride on her wedding day.

This example has 3 rows of 7 Tekke guls, the borders are finely drawn. Note the use of cochineal dye throughout the rug as a highlight. The rug retains part of the decorated kilim end finish at the top end.

The rug has very fine soft wool with excellent colour. The rug is of a very small almost square size.

The rug is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and almost full pile, there are a few small old re-weaves that are very well blended.

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

Stock Number: H-504.
£1,500
| $1,972 USD | €1,788 EUR

ANTUIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN DIP KHALI RUG, OUTSTANDING ...

Item Ref
R-2475

Size: 5ft 11in x 4ft 2in (180 x 127cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen ‘dip khali’ rug, with warm brown / red ground colour.

Circa 1900.

'Dip Kahli' are considered to be ‘half size’ rugs; half the length and half the width of a main carpet.

This example has 3 rows of 11 Tekke guls on a warm brown / red field, the borders are of the boxed 'sun burst' design with small stars. Note the original large elem panels at each end.

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

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display. The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

Stock Number: R-2475.
£1,450
| $1,906 USD | €1,729 EUR

ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN 'DOWRY' RUG, SMALL SIZE ...

Item Ref
R-2301

Size:4ft 5in x 3ft 4in (134 x 102cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of fine weave and small size.

Circa 1870-80.

These rugs are considered to be ‘dowry’ weavings woven by the Turkmen bride for use on her wedding day.

This example has 4 rows of 7 Tekke guls, the main border is of the star in octagon with sunburst design. The main border design is very similar to that found on a Tekke main carpet. The weave is finer than would normally be found on this type of rug.

The rug has very fine soft wool with excellent colour.

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

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

Stock Number: R-2301.
£1,450
| $1,906 USD | €1,729 EUR

ANTIQUE TEKKE TRUKMEN PRAYER RUG, VERY FINE ...

Item Ref
MS11-04

Size: 4ft 3in x 2ft 9in (129 x 84cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen prayer rug, Turkmen prayer rugs of any type are scarce.

Circa 1900/20.

The rug has a mosque design to the mihrab and hand placements. The field has a repeat design of chuval guls. The rug has detailed multiple borders and an elem panel at the base with a traditional shrub design.

The rug is of a very fine weave with excellent wool, the red dye is clear and bright. Both ends retain the original end finishes and tassels which are slightly worn in places.

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

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or would make an excellent wall hanging.

Stock Number: MS11-04.
£1,450
| $1,906 USD | €1,729 EUR

ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN RUG, SOFT RED COLOUR, ...

Item Ref
MS-710

Size: 6ft 7in x 4ft 4in (200 x 133cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of traditional design and excellent colour, the rug is of a soft red colour.

Circa 1900.

The rug has a traditional Tekke gul design with 3 rows of 12 guls. The border is the sun burst design, both ends retain the original kilim finish. The rug has soft wool and a floppy handle.

The rug is in fair condition with even wear, heavier in places and medium / low pile. Note the old brass hanging rings stitched along on side.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

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

Stock Number: MS-710.
£1,450
| $1,906 USD | €1,729 EUR

ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN RUG OF SMALL SIZE, ...

Item Ref
R-1595

Size: 5ft 3in x 4ft 0in (160 x 123cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of classic design and rich colour, fine weave and small size; the rug is of a deep red / brown colour.

Circa 1900.

The rug has a traditional Tekke gul design with 3 rows of 10 guls.

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

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

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

Stock Number: R-1595.
£1,350
| $1,774 USD | €1,609 EUR

ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN 'DIP KHALI' RUG, LARGE ...

Item Ref
R-2206

Size: 5ft 7in x 3ft 7in (169 x 108cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen ‘dip khali’ rug with large guls and good colour.

Circa 1890.

These are considered to be ‘half size’ rugs; half the length and half the width of a main carpet.

This example has 3 rows of 8 Tekke guls with a soft warm red/brown colour. There are highlights throughout the rug in a light crimson cochineal colour. The large elem panels at the ends of the rug are drawn with a small shrub design. The minor gul is well drawn with a complete 'bow and arrow' design. The main border has an unusual small box design.

The rug is in excellent condition with even wear and medium pile, the rug is soft with a floppy handle.

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

Stock Number: R-2206.
£1,250
| $1,643 USD | €1,490 EUR

ANTIQUE TEKKE or YOMUT TURKMEN RUG WITH ...

Item Ref
MS2-53

Size: 5ft 4in x 4ft 1in (162 x 124cm).

Antique Tekke or Yomut Turkmen rug on a scarce white ground.

Circa 1900/20.

So called white Turkmen rugs are very scarce, the rug has an all over design with multiple fine borders..

The rug is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and good pile, there are two very small stains that can be seen in the images and a few spots of wear to the side bindings.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

Stock Number: MS2-53.
£1,250
| $1,643 USD | €1,490 EUR

ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN RUG, SOFT COLOUR WITH ...

Item Ref
R-2628

Size: 5ft 6in x 3ft 7in (168 x 108cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of small size, with soft colours and cochineal highlights.

Circa 1900.

This is an pleasing example of a Tekke rug with 3 rows of 10 Tekke guls. The colour palette is soft and warm with a madder red field and highlights in cochineal. The rug has the traditional 'star in octogen' border.

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

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

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

Stock Number: R-2628.
£1,250
| $1,643 USD | €1,490 EUR

ANTIQUE ERSARI BESHIR TURKMEN RUG OF SMALL ...

Item Ref
DS-0607

Size: 4ft 2in x 3ft 10in (127 x 118cm).

Antique Beshir Turkmen rug of small square size, these rugs are generally considered to be ‘dowry’ weavings.

Circa 1870 or earlier.

This is an excellent example with a very unusual and scarce design; small boxes containing diamonds with the central box containing small boteh. The lower border has a single row of boteh. It is probable that the rug is a fragment of a once larger rug or carpet; I feel that it was a small dowry rug and that the sides and top end have been reduced.
An outstanding and collectable rug with fine weave and wonderful colours.

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

The rug is suitable for display and would make a superb wall hanging.

Stock Number: DS-0607.
£1,200
| $1,577 USD | €1,431 EUR

OLD YOMUT TURKMEN RUG OF TRADITIONAL DESIGN, ...

Item Ref
R-2497

Size: 7ft 2in x 4ft 2in (218 x 127cm).

Old Yomut Turkmen rug of classic design with repeat gul design.

Circa 1920/30.

The rug has a warm red colour with diagonal rows of guls in alternating colours. The main ivory border frames the rug well. note the large elem panels at each end. A good furnishing rug.

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

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

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

Stock Number: R-2497.
£1,100
| $1,446 USD | €1,311 EUR

ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN DOWRY RUG OF SMALL ...

Item Ref
MS-107

Size: 4ft 11in x 3ft 7in (150 x 108cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of small size, these rugs are generally considered to be ‘dowry’ weavings.

4th quarter 19th century.

This is an excellent example with 3 rows of 7 Tekke guls. The guls are very round and well drawn.

The boarder design and the minor guls are typical of Tekke weaving..

The rug is fine and has a soft floppy handle, the colour is excellent with a soft abrashed madder red field.

The rug is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and full pile. The rug retains its original flat woven end finishes at both ends.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

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

Stock Number: MS-107
£1,100
| $1,446 USD | €1,311 EUR

ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN RUG, SQUARE SHAPE, GOOD ...

Item Ref
MS10-52

Size: 5ft 9in x 4ft 8in (173 x 143cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of traditional design and excellent colour, the rug is of a soft red colour.

Circa 1900.

The rug has a traditional Tekke gul design with 3 rows of 10 guls, the border is of the sunburst design. Note the original ivory kilim end finishes and the original long tassels at both ends.

The rug is of a fine weave with excellent soft wool.

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

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

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

Stock Number: MS10-52.
£995
| $1,308 USD | €1,186 EUR

ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN RUG, GOOD COLOUR AND ...

Item Ref
R-2450

Size: 6ft 1in x 4ft 4in (185 x 131cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen ‘dip khali’ rug of small size with a clear red field colour.

Circa 1900.

These are considered to be ‘half size’ rugs; half the length and half the width of a main carpet.

This example has 3 rows of 9 Tekke guls with a crimson colour to the centers and a burnt orange to the outer part. The border is of the traditional 'star in octagon' with sunburst design.

The rug is in fair condition with some wear and medium pile lower in places.

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

Stock Number: R-2450.
£975
| $1,282 USD | €1,162 EUR

OLD TEKKE TURKMEN RUG, ROWS OF SMALL ...

Item Ref
R-2135

Size: 6ft 2in x 4ft 6in (188 x 136cm).

Old Tekke Turkmen rug of excellent design and colour, traditional design with good colour.

Circa 1920/30.

The rug has a traditional Tekke gul design with 3 rows of 11 guls on a red ground. Note the row of small animals at each end of the rug.

The rug is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and full pile.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

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

Stock Number: R-2135.
£975
| $1,282 USD | €1,162 EUR

ANTIQUE CHODOR TURKMEN RUG / SMALL MAIN ...

Item Ref
DS-0814

Size: 7ft 10in x 4ft 8in (238 x 143cm).

Antique Chodor Turkmen rug or main carpet of small size with the traditional Ertmen gul design.

Circa 1880.

The rug features diagonal rows of Ertmen guls in ivory and red / brown, within a lattice on a aubergine / brown field. The rug retains the original long kilim end finishes at both ends. The rug is woven on a undyed brown goats hair warp.

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

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: DS-0814.
£950
| $1,249 USD | €1,132 EUR

ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN WEDDING DOWRY RUG, 'AINA ...

Item Ref
DS-0426

Size: 3ft 3in x 3ft 1in (100 x 95cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of small square size, these rugs are generally considered to be ‘dowry’ weavings.

Circa 1880.

This is an good example with the Tekke 'aina gul' design to the field. This design is normally found on small fine weavings such as chuval and torba. The rug is of very fine weave with the design drawn with precise detail. The main border is of the 'Flag' design or 'Tekbent' design as it is known to the Turkmen, this border is found on early Tekke weavings. Note the very well drawn large elem end panels with the Turkmen tree design.

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

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: DS-0426.
£950
| $1,249 USD | €1,132 EUR

ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN DOWRY RUG, FINE WEAVE ...

Item Ref
D-0606

Size: 3ft 8in x 3ft 5in (113 x 105cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of fine weave and small square size.

Circa 1900.

These rugs are considered to be ‘dowry’ weavings used by the Turkmen bride on her wedding day.

This example has 3 rows of 6 Tekke guls, the main border is of the star in octogen with sunburst design. The rug has excellent drawing and colour, the elem panels at the ends are of a pleasing design.

The rug has very fine soft wool with excellent soft warm colour.

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

Stock Number: D-0606.
£900
| $1,183 USD | €1,073 EUR

ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN RUG, SOFT VELVET LIKE ...

Item Ref
MS11-14

Size: 6ft 0in x 4ft 2in (184 x 128cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of traditional design and pleasing colour.

Circa 1900.

The rug has a traditional Tekke gul design with 3 rows of 11 guls. The rug has a soft warm colour with cochineal dye used extensively in the border.

The rug is of a fine weave with excellent soft wool with a velvet like feel.

The rug is in fair condition with slight even wear and good pile, there is some wear to the side bindings on the left hand side and slight damage to the bottom right hand corner. The rug could easily be repaired and the faults are reflected in the price.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

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

Stock Number: MS11-14.
£850
| $1,117 USD | €1,013 EUR

ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN 'DIP KHALI' RUG WITH ...

Item Ref
H-464

Size: 5ft 11in x 4ft 1in (180 x 125cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen ‘dip khali’ rug with scarce aubergine ground colour.

Circa 1900.

These rugs are considered to be ‘half size’ rugs; half the length and half the width of a main carpet.

This excellent example has 4 rows of 11 Tekke guls of a round shape on a soft aubergine coloured field, the border is of the sun burst design with stars. The rug retains the original decorated elem panels at both ends.

The rug is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and good pile, the rug is of fine weave with soft wool.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display, the rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

Stock Number: H-464.
£850
| $1,117 USD | €1,013 EUR

ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN RUG OF VERY SMALL ...

Item Ref
R-2532

Size: 2ft 11in x 2ft 6in (90 x 77cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of traditional design and pleasing red colour, the rug is of a scarce very small size.

Circa 1900.

The rug has a traditional Tekke gul design with 2 rows of 5 guls. The rug is well drawn with good rounded guls. The border is of the star in octagon design. The elem panels at both ends are of a chevron design, the rug also retains the original short ivory kilim end finishes at both ends.

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

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

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

Stock Number: R-2532.
£795
| $1,045 USD | €948 EUR

ANTIQUE ERSARI TURKMEN OF SCARCE SMALL SIZE, ...

Item Ref
R-2448

Size: 3ft 7in x 3ft 3in (108 x 98cm).

Antique Ersari Turkmen rug of excellent design and colour, the rug is of a very scarce small square size; the rug is of a rich red colour.

Circa 1920.

The rug has two large Ersari guls to the field and a classic narrow North Afghan border which frames a well drawn curl leaf design. The upper end has a short kilm whilst the lower end has a elem panel with rams horns.

The rug has very good soft wool and excellent colour.

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

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

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

Stock Number: R-2448.
£750
| $986 USD | €894 EUR

ANTIQUE YOMUT TURKMEN RUG WITH DARNYK GUL ...

Item Ref
D-0754

Size: 6ft 6in x 4ft 9in (197 x 146cm).

Antique Yomut Turkmen rug with Darnyk gul design to the field.

Circa 1870 or earlier.

The rug has a warm aubergine coloured field decorated with rows of large Darnyk guls, the ivory ground border is of the curl leaf design. Note how the elem panels at each end are of different designs.

The rug is in fair condition with wear, heavier in places and medium / low pile.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock number: D-0754.
£750
| $986 USD | €894 EUR

ANTIQUE YOMUT TURKMEN RUG OF SMALL SIZE, ...

Item Ref
D-5004

Size: 4ft 3in x 3ft 0in (130 x 91cm).

Antique Yomut Turkmen rug of small size and traditional design.

Circa 1920.

The rug has three rows of five Turkmen guls on a clear madder red field, the multiple borders and decorative elem panels at the ends add interest to the rug.

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

The rug is suitable for heavy domestic use.

A very sweet small rug of hard to find size.

Stock Number: D-5004.
£700
| $920 USD | €834 EUR

ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN DOWRY RUG, TRADITIONAL TEKKE ...

Item Ref
D-0634

Size: 3ft 11in x 3ft 4in (120 x 102cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen dowry rug of fine weave and small size.

Circa 1900.

These rugs are considered to be ‘dowry’ weavings used by the Turkmen bride on her wedding day.

This example has 4 rows of 6 Tekke guls, on a soft orange /red ground. There are cochineal highlights through out the rug, the border is of the traditional Tekke 'Flag' design or 'Tekbent' design as it is known to the Turkmen. The rug retails its original large elem panels at both ends.

The rug is in fair condition with some scattered wear and medium / low pile. (This is reflected in the price).

Stock Number: D-0634.
£695
| $913 USD | €829 EUR

ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN WEDDING RUG OF SMALL ...

Item Ref
R-1483

Size: 3ft 6in x 2ft 11in (107 x 90cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of fine weave and small square size.

Circa 1900.

These rugs are considered to be ‘dowry’ weavings used by the Turkmen bride on her wedding day.

This example has 3 rows of 5 Tekke guls, the main border is of the sunburst design. The rug has a soft faded look with cochineal dye used through out.

The rug has very fine soft floppy handle.

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

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

Stock Number: R-1483.
£495
| $651 USD | €590 EUR

ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN DOWRY RUG, COCHINEAL DYE ...

Item Ref
D-0406

Size: 4ft 0in x 3ft 3in (123 x 98cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of traditional design, the rug is of a rich red/brown colour with cochineal highlights.

Circa 1900.

The rug has a traditional Tekke gul design with 3 rows of 7 guls. These are often referred to as 'dowry' rugs. The main border is of the 'star in octogen' design with sun burst.

The rug is in good condition with slightly uneven wear and medium / low pile, there are a few small old repairs. (All reflected in the price).

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: D-0406.
£495
| $651 USD | €590 EUR

ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN RUG, SALOR TURRETED GULS, ...

Item Ref
R-1108

Size: 5ft 5in x 3ft 7in (165 x 108cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of small size, with very fine weave, superb colour.

Circa 1900.

This is an excellent example of a Tekke rug with Salor turreted guls, this rug has 2 rows of 7 guls. The colour palette is very soft with a madder red field and highlights in indigo blue and ivory.

The rug is very fine and has excellent wool and a soft floppy handle.

The rug is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and full pile.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

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

Stock Number: R-1108.
SOLD

ANTIQUE YOMUT TURKMEN RUG OF RARE DESIGN, ...

Item Ref
R-1260

Size: 8ft 5in x 4ft 7in (256 x 140cm).

Antique Yomut Turkmen rug of excellent rare design that is seldom found on a rug of this size. The rug has an excellent soft colour palette.

Circa 1880.

The rug has an unusually narrow border and the elems are of note with the eagle design.

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

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

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

A very good and collectable Turkmen rug.

Stock Number: R-1260.
SOLD

ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN ‘DIP KHALI’ RUG, SUPERB ...

Item Ref
R-519

Size: 5ft 7in x 3ft 4in (172 x 102cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of small size, this size of rug is known as ‘dip khali’.

Circa 1880.

The rug is well drawn with large round guls, and complete ‘bow and arrow’ at the ends of the minor guls. The colours are superb with a deep red and a beautiful soft green.

The rug is in excellent condition with very even wear, and good pile. There are a few very well done old repairs. There is some corrosion to the greens.

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

The rug is suitable for normal domestic floor use.

Stock Number: R-519

SOLD

ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN DOWRY RUG, SMALL SIZE, ...

Item Ref
R-1608

Size: 3ft 11in x 3ft 6in (120 x 106cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of small square size, these rugs are generally considered to be ‘dowry’ weavings.

Circa 1880.

This is an excellent example with three rows of seven Tekke guls to the field.

The boarder is of the sunburst design with eight pointed stars. The elem design is particularly attractive. The rug has good colour with a lot of cochineal dye used as a highlight.

The rug is very fine and has a soft floppy handle.

The rug is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and full pile.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

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

Stock Number: R-1608.
SOLD

ANTIQUE TEKKE OR SARYK TURKMEN RUG, COCHINEAL ...

Item Ref
D-0110

Size: 6ft 6in x 4ft 7in (198 x 139cm).

Antique Tekke or Saryk Turkmen rug with fine weave, superb Cochineal colour.

Circa 1890.

This is an good example of a Turkmen rug with Salor turreted guls, this rug has 2 rows of 6 guls with a very well drawn Tekke minor gul. The colour palette is very pleasing with a rich Cochineal red field and highlights in light indigo blue and ivory. It is thought that these rugs were woven in the area around the Merv Oasis and traded in the town of Merv. This is an outstanding example of type, in a useful squarish size.

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

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

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

Stock Number: D-0110.
SOLD

ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN ‘DOWRY’ RUG, FINE WEAVE, ...

Item Ref
R-784

Size: 4ft 6in x 3ft 11in (137 x 118cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of very fine weave and small square size.

Circa 1900.

These rugs are considered to be ‘dowry’ weavings used by the Turkmen bride on her wedding day.

This example has 3 rows of 6 Tekke guls, the borders and elems are very well drawn.

The rug has very fine soft wool with excellent colour.

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

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

Stock Number: R-784
SOLD

ANTIQUE BESHIR TURKMEN DOWRY RUG WITH IKAT ...

Item Ref
D-0561

Size: 3ft 9in x 3ft 7in (114 x 110cm).

Antique Beshir Turkmen rug of small square size, these rugs are generally considered to be ‘dowry’ weavings.

2nd half 19th century.

This is an excellent example with a very unusual ikat design, this design is found only on a small group of rugs and bags. Dowry weavings of this type are very scarce and collectable.

Note the elem panels at both ends containing a row of flowering shrubs.

The rug is very fine and has a soft floppy handle.

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

The rug is suitable for display and would make a superb wall hanging.

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

Stock Number: D-0561.
SOLD

ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN RUG, SOFT MADDER RED ...

Item Ref
MS2-52

Size: 6ft 11in x 4ft 8in (210 x 142cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of traditional design and excellent colour, the rug is of a soft madder red colour.

Circa 1900.

The rug has a traditional Tekke gul design with 3 rows of guls. The guls are large and rounded and the minor guls are very well drawn. Both ends are complete with the original end finishes. There is a clear band of abrash (change or variation) of colour at the top end of the rug, this is where the weavers have changed dye lot. It adds great charm to the rug.

The rug is of a fine weave with excellent soft wool.

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

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

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

Stock number: MS2-52
SOLD

ANTIQUE RUG BY THE TEKKE TURKMEN, FINE ...

Item Ref
R-1251

Size: 5ft 0in x 3ft 9in (152 x 115cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of excellent design and colour, fine weave and small size; the rug is of a soft red colour.

Circa 1900.

The rug has a traditional Tekke gul design with 3 rows of 9 guls.

The rug is of a very fine weave with a soft and floppy handle.

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

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

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

Stock Number: R-1251.
SOLD

ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN 'DIP KHALI' RUG, SOFT ...

Item Ref
R-1123

Size: 5ft 8in x 3ft 11in (172 x 119cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen ‘dip khali’ rug of small size.

Circa 1900.

These are considered to be ‘half size’ rugs; half the length and half the width of a main carpet.

This example has 3 rows of 7 Tekke guls with deep crimson colour to the centers.

The rug has an excellent soft pink/red colour.

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

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

Stock Number: R-1123.
SOLD

ANTIQUE YOMUT OR TEKKE TURKMEN BLUE GROUND ...

Item Ref
D-0593

Size: 4ft 4in x 3ft 3in (132 x 100cm).

Antique Tekke or Yomut Turkmen rug of very unusual design and colour, fine weave and small size; this is probably a dowry weaving.

Circa 1900.

The rug should be considered a scarce item, the blue ground is covered with very small and detailed boteh. The border is a shrub design with a different design at the ends.

The rug is of a very fine weave with a soft and floppy handle.

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

The rug is suitable for normal light use.

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

Stock Number: D-0593.
SOLD

ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN ‘DOWRY RUG’ OF SMALL ...

Item Ref
R-682

Size: 3ft 7in x 3ft 6in (109 x 108cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen ‘dowry rug’ of small square size, it is considered that these rugs covered the seat of the bride during her wedding. They were then kept as ‘dowry’ weavings.

Late 19th century.

This small rug has 3 rows of 6 large round guls.

It is very well drawn, it has a fine weave and a very floppy handle, the quality of the wool and the colours are outstanding.

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

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

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

Stock Number: R-682
SOLD

ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN RUG, SUPERB COLOUR, GREAT ...

Item Ref
R-1868

Size: 6ft 4in x 3ft 9in (194 x 114cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of classic design and superb madder red colour.

Circa 1900.

The rug has a traditional Tekke gul design with 3 rows of 10 guls. The rug is very well drawn with a classic 'sunburst' and octagon border. The rug has complete elem panels at both ends and the remains of a short kilim.

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

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

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

Stock Number: R-1868.
SOLD

ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN RUG, EXCELLENT CONDITION, CIRCA ...

Item Ref
R-1814

Size: 7ft 3in x 4ft 6in (220 x 138cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of traditional design and excellent colour, the rug is of a soft red/brown colour.

Circa 1900.

The rug has a traditional Tekke gul design with 3 rows of 12 guls. Note the use of Cochineal dye as a high light throughout the rug.

The rug is of a fine weave with excellent soft wool.

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

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

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

Stock Number: R-1814.
SOLD

ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN RUG OF SMALL SIZE ...

Item Ref
R-801

Size: 3ft 10in x 3ft 1in (118 x 93cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen rug small size with superb colour.

Circa 1900.

The rug has very fine weave and is of a size often considered to be a dowry weaving. The wool is very fine and soft.

The rug is in excellent condition with good pile but localized patchy wear as can be seen in the detailed images. A very pretty little rug.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

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

Stock Number: R-801.
SOLD

ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN RUG, WELL DRAWN WITH ...

Item Ref
R-724

Size: 7ft 8in x 4ft 9in (234 x 145cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of excellent design and colour, the rug is of a soft red colour palette with a good blue.

Circa 1900.

The rug has a traditional Tekke gul design with 3 rows of 10 guls.

Note how the rug has a different design at each end.

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

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

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

Stock Number: R-724
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ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN RUG, SALOR TURRETED GULS, ...

Item Ref
R-1336

Size: 6ft 0in x 3ft 11in (183 x 120cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of small size, with fine weave, superb Cochineal colour.

Circa 1890.

This is an good example of a Tekke rug with Salor turreted guls, this rug has 2 rows of 6 guls with a very well drawn minor gul. The colour palette is very pleasing with a rich Cochineal red field and highlights in indigo blue and ivory.

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

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

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

Stock Number: R-1336.
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ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN RUG, FINE WEAVE, SOFT ...

Item Ref
R-1100

Size: 5ft 5in x 3ft 8in (165 x 113cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of excellent design and colour, fine weave and small size; the rug is of a soft brown colour with a pinkish hue.

Circa 1900.

The rug has a traditional Tekke gul design with 3 rows of 10 guls.

The rug is of a very fine weave with a soft and floppy handle.

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

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

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

Stock Number: R-1100.
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ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN RUG, COCHINEAL DYE HIGHLIGHTS, ...

Item Ref
AOR-115

Size: 6ft 11in x 4ft 8in (210 x 143cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of traditional design and excellent colour.

Circa 1900.

The rug has a traditional Tekke gul design with 3 rows of 10 guls with well drawn secondary guls. The border is of the 'sunburst' design, with stars inside octagons. The rug has the original large elem panels at both ends. A feature of the rug is the extensive use of cochineal dye as a highlight.

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

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

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

Stock Number: AOR-115.
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ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN DOWRY RUG WITH AINA ...

Item Ref
D-0630

Size: 3ft 5in x 3ft 3in (104 x 99cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of small square size, these rugs are generally considered to be ‘dowry’ weavings.

Circa 1880 or earlier.

This is an excellent example with the Tekke 'aina gul' design to the field. This design is normally found on small fine weavings such as chuval and torba. The rug is of very fine weave with the design drawn with precise detail, using mainly cochineal dyed wool, this was a very important item to the weaver. The main border is of the 'Flag' design or 'Tekbent' design as it is known to the Turkmen, this border is found on early Tekke weavings. Note the very well drawn large elem end panels and the remains of the decorated kilim end finishes.

The rug is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and good pile. The rug is very fine and has a soft floppy handle.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

A superb example of Tekke weaving.

Stock Number: D-0630.
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ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN DOWRY RUG, VERY SOFT ...

Item Ref
D-5021

Size: 3ft 8in x 3ft 6in (113 x 107cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of fine weave and small square size.

Circa 1880 or earlier.

These rugs are considered to be ‘dowry’ weavings used by the Turkmen bride on her wedding day.

This example has 3 rows of 5 large Tekke guls on a clear madder red, the main border is of the star in octagon with sunburst design. Note the complete elem panels at both ends, there are beautifully drawn and retain the original ivory kilim end finish, (A little worn in places).

The rug has very fine soft wool with excellent colour, the rug has a very floppy handle.

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

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: D-5021.
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ANTIQUE TEKKE TIRKMEN RUG WITH SOFT COLOUR, ...

Item Ref
MS-003

Size: 6ft 4in x 4ft 1in (192 x 124cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of traditional design and the rug is of a soft madder red colour.

Circa 1900.

The rug has a traditional Tekke gul design with 3 rows of 7 guls. The guls are large and rounded. The border is of the sunburst design. Both ends are complete with the original end finishes.

The rug is of a fine weave with excellent soft wool and a floppy handle.

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

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

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

Stock number: MS-003
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ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN 'DIP KHALI' RUG, SUPERB ...

Item Ref
AOR-027

Size: 6ft 0in x 3ft 11in (184 x 120cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen ‘dip khali’ rug with superb colour.

Circa 1900/20.

These are considered to be ‘half size’ rugs; half the length and half the width of a main carpet.

This example has 2 rows of 10 Tekke guls. a rug with multiple borders and a very pleasing floral shrub design in the elem panels at each end.

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

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

Stock Number: AOR-027.
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ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN RUG WITH ABRASHED MADDER ...

Item Ref
AOR-091

Size: 5ft 5in x 4ft 7in (165 x 140cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of classic design and deep madder red colour, fine weave and small size; the rug is of a deep madder red colour, that is abrashed in bands across the rug. This is caused by the weaver using different wools dyed in small batches.

Circa 1900.

The rug has a traditional Tekke gul design with 3 rows of 11 guls.

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

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

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

Stock Number: AOR-091.
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ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN ‘DIP KHALI’ RUG, SOFT ...

Item Ref
R-755

Size: 5ft 2in x 3ft 9in (157 x 115cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen ‘dip khali’ rug of small size.

Circa 1900.

These are considered to be ‘half size’ rugs; half the length and half the width of a main carpet.

This example has 3 rows of 6 Tekke guls with very well drawn minor guls.

The rug has an excellent soft red / brown colour.

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

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

Stock Number: R-755
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ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN SMALL RUG WITH SOFT ...

Item Ref
R-711

Size: 5ft 6in x 3ft 11in (168 x 120cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of small size, the rug is of a very soft colour palette and has a traditional Tekke gul design with 3 rows of 8 guls.

Circa 1900.

The boarder is of the sunburst design with eight pointed stars.

The rug has a soft floppy handle.

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

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

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

Stock Number: R-711

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ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN RUG, EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH ...

Item Ref
R-777

Size: 5ft 9in x 4ft 1in (175 x 125cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of excellent design and colour, fine weave and small size; the rug is of a soft red colour.

Circa 1900.

The rug has a traditional Tekke gul design with 3 rows of 13 guls.

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

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

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

Stock Number: R-777.
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ANTIQUE YOMUT TURKMEN RUG, STAR BORDER, SUPERB ...

Item Ref
D-0906

Size: 6ft 0in x 3ft 10in (184 x 118cm).

Antique Yomut Turkmen rug with repeat deign and star border.

Circa 1900/20.

The rug has a repeat deign to the field on a madder red ground. The ivory ground border has a star design that is quite unusual, this is found in both Turkmen and Baluch weavings. The very large elem panels and the ends of the rug are also of interest.

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

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

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

Stock Number: D-0906.
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ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN RUG, EXCELLENT COLOUR, GOOD ...

Item Ref
R-1909

Size: 6ft 4in x 5ft 3in (193 x 159cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of traditional design and excellent colour, the rug is of a medium madder red colour.

Circa 1900.

The rug has a traditional Tekke gul design with 3 rows of 10 guls. The rug is of a useful size, wider and closer to a square than is normally found.

The rug is of a fine weave with excellent soft wool.

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

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

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

Stock Number: R-1909.
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ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN RUG WITH SALOR GULS, ...

Item Ref
R-1872

Size: 5ft 11in x 4ft 2in (180 x 127cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of small size, with fine weave, Salor guls.

Circa 1900.

This is an good example of a Tekke rug with Salor turreted guls, this rug has 2 rows of 8 guls with a very well drawn Salor minor gul. The colour palette is very pleasing with a Cochineal purple/red field and highlights in indigo blue and ivory.

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

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

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

Stock Number: R-1872.
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ANTIQUE ERSARI TURKMEN OF SCARCE SMALL SIZE, ...

Item Ref
R-1511

Size: 4ft 0in x 3ft 6in (123 x 106cm).

Antique Ersari Turkmen rug of excellent design and colour, the rug is of a very scarce small square size; the rug is of a rich orange / red colour with a good blue / green used in the border.

Circa 1900.

The rug has two large Ersari guls to the field and a classic narrow North Afghan border.

The rug has very good soft wool and excellent colour.

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

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

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

Stock Number: R-1511.
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ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN RUG OF SMALL SIZE, ...

Item Ref
R-1428

Size: 5ft 0in x 3ft 9in (152 x 115cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of small size, with fine weave, superb colour.

Late 19th century.

This is an good example of a Tekke rug with 3 rows of 6 Tekke guls. The colour palette is good with a madder red field and highlights in cochineal.

The rug is fine and has excellent wool and a soft floppy handle.

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

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

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

Stock Number: R-1428.
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OLD YOMUT TURKMEN RUG, VERY FINE WEAVE, ...

Item Ref
R-1337

Size: 4ft 11in x 4ft 0in (150 x 122cm).

Old Yomut Turkmen rug of very fine weave and traditional design.

Circa 1920/30.

The rug has three rows of ten turreted guls on a clear red field with a sunburst border design.

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

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

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

Stock Number: R-1337.
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ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN RUG, SMALL SIZE WITH ...

Item Ref
H-116

Size: 3ft 9in x 3ft 7in (114 x 108cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of excellent design and colour, the rug is of a rich red/brown colour.

Circa 1900.

The rug has a traditional Tekke gul design with 3 rows of 5 guls. These are often referred to as 'dowry' rugs.

The rug is of a very fine weave with a very soft feel.

The rug is in excellent condition with very slight wear and full pile.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

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

Stock Number: H-116.
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ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN RUG, EXCELLENT CONDITION, GOOD ...

Item Ref
R-1319

Size: 7ft 1in x 4ft 0in (217 x 123cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of excellent design and colour, fine weave and good size; the rug is of a soft red colour.

Circa 1900.

The rug has a traditional Tekke gul design with 3 rows of 10 guls. The rug is well drawn with a pleasing border design and interesting minor guls. The rug retains its original end finishes.

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

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

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

Stock Number: R-1319.
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ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN 'DIP KHALI' RUG, DEEP ...

Item Ref
R-1330

Size: 5ft 7in x 4ft 1in (170 x 125cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen ‘dip khali’ rug of small size with a deep red field colour.

Circa 1900/20.

These are considered to be ‘half size’ rugs; half the length and half the width of a main carpet.

This example has 3 rows of 10 Tekke guls with deep crimson colour to the centers and a burnt orange to the outer part. The orange colour is also found at the top end of the rug in the borders.

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

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

Stock Number: R-1330.
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ANTIQUE YOMUT TURKMEN RUG, SOFT RED COLOUR, ...

Item Ref
R-1338

Size: 6ft 8in x 4ft 5in (204 x 134cm).

Antique Yomut Turkmen rug of classic design and an excellent soft colour palette.

Circa 1900/20.

The rug has two rows of eight large guls, surrounded by a wide 'sunburst' border.

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

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

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

Stock Number: R-1338.
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OLD TEKKE TURKMEN RUG WITH SOFT FADED ...

Item Ref
R-1266

Size: 6ft 7in x 4ft 8in (200 x 143cm).

Old Tekke Turkmen rug of traditional design and soft red colour.

Circa 1920.

The rug has a traditional Tekke gul design with 4 rows of 10 guls. The rug is of a soft slightly faded red colour, there is also a inscription in the border at the top on each side.

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

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

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

Stock Number: R-1266.
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