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Antique Tekke Turkmen Dowry Rug, of Small Size and Very Fine Weave, Circa 1880.
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Antique Tekke Turkmen Dowry Rug, of Small Size and Very Fine Weave, Circa 1880.

19th century
Description

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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
111cm (43.70")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Tekke Turkmen Dowry Rug to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1023937
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R-2587
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Description
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.

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This example has 3 rows of 5 Tekke guls, the main border is of the star in octagon with sunburst design.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

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.

fig 1. A small square hand-knotted Tekke Turkmen wool rug featuring repeating octagonal gol motifs in cream, dark blue, and terracotta on a rust-red ground.
fig 1. Antique Tekke Turkmen Dowry Rug, of Small Size and Very Fine Weave, Circa 1880.

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.

Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
111cm (43.70")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Tekke Turkmen Dowry Rug to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1023937
Dealers Internal Ref
R-2587
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Archive I A small square hand-knotted Tekke Turkmen wool rug featuring repeating octagonal gol motifs in cream, dark blue, and terracotta on a rust-red ground.

Antique Tekke Turkmen Dowry Rug, of Small Size and Very Fine Weave, Circa 1880.

Archive II A small square hand-knotted Tekke Turkmen wool rug featuring repeating octagonal gol motifs in cream, dark blue, and terracotta on a rust-red ground. View II
Archive III A small square hand-knotted Tekke Turkmen wool rug featuring repeating octagonal gol motifs in cream, dark blue, and terracotta on a rust-red ground. View III
Archive IV A small square hand-knotted Tekke Turkmen wool rug featuring repeating octagonal gol motifs in cream, dark blue, and terracotta on a rust-red ground. View IV
Archive V A small square hand-knotted Tekke Turkmen wool rug featuring repeating octagonal gol motifs in cream, dark blue, and terracotta on a rust-red ground. View V
Archive VI A small square hand-knotted Tekke Turkmen wool rug featuring repeating octagonal gol motifs in cream, dark blue, and terracotta on a rust-red ground. View VI
Archive VII A small square hand-knotted Tekke Turkmen wool rug featuring repeating octagonal gol motifs in cream, dark blue, and terracotta on a rust-red ground. View VII
Archive VIII A small square hand-knotted Tekke Turkmen wool rug featuring repeating octagonal gol motifs in cream, dark blue, and terracotta on a rust-red ground. View VIII
Archive IX A small square hand-knotted Tekke Turkmen wool rug featuring repeating octagonal gol motifs in cream, dark blue, and terracotta on a rust-red ground. View IX
Archive X A small square hand-knotted Tekke Turkmen wool rug featuring repeating octagonal gol motifs in cream, dark blue, and terracotta on a rust-red ground. View X
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A small square hand-knotted Tekke Turkmen wool rug featuring repeating octagonal gol motifs in cream, dark blue, and terracotta on a rust-red ground.
ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN DOWRY RUG, OF SMALL SIZE AND VERY FINE WEAVE, CIRCA 1880.
Ref: SA1023937
A small square hand-knotted Tekke Turkmen wool rug featuring repeating octagonal gol motifs in cream, dark blue, and terracotta on a rust-red ground.
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Vacuum gently using a suction-only nozzle to prevent fiber damage, rotate the rug periodically to ensure even wear, and use a high-quality rug pad. Clean spills immediately by blotting with a clean cloth, avoiding harsh chemicals.

A small tribal rug works well as a grounding accent in an entryway, draped over a wooden bench, layered atop neutral sisal flooring, or hung as wall art to add texture and visual interest.

Authentic pieces exhibit fine knotting, supple wool pile, natural abrash color variations, and geometric skirts (elem) at the ends. Older textiles feature vegetable dyes that age to soft, nuanced shades rather than harsh synthetic tones.

These rugs are woven using hand-spun wool for both the pile and structural foundation, knotted tightly using asymmetric (Persian) knots. Dyes were traditionally extracted from natural sources, such as madder root for red hues and indigo for dark blues.

Tekke Turkmen rugs originated among the Tekke tribe of Central Asia, primarily in present-day Turkmenistan. They are recognised for their precise knotting, deep red tones, and repeating octagonal tribal emblems known as gols.
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