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Antique Ersari Turkmen Ensi Rug, Excellent Colours, Circa 1870 or Earlier.
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Antique Ersari Turkmen Ensi Rug, Excellent Colours, Circa 1870 or Earlier.

19th century
Description

Size: 7ft 6in x 3ft 10in (228 x 118cm).

Antique Ersari Turkmen ensi of traditional design with excellent colour and good age.

Circa 1870 or earlier.

Ensi were door hangings used to cover the entrance to a yurt.

This early example has the four panels, said to represent the windows to paradise; these are separated by the central panel and vertical panels filled with traditional Turkmen designs, the ensi is framed by the ivory ground borders of 'ashik' design. The lower end has two elem panels that are beautifully drawn.

The ensi is in fair condition with some wear and medium / low pile. it is probable that the ensi has been reduced in width at some time in its life.

The ensi rug is suitable for light domestic use or would make an outstanding display item.

Stock Number: D-1809.

Physical Dimensions
Height
228cm (89.76")
Width
118cm (46.46")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Ersari Turkmen Rug to the 1870s.

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SA1073153
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D-1809
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Description
Size: 7ft 6in x 3ft 10in (228 x 118cm).

Antique Ersari Turkmen ensi of traditional design with excellent colour and good age.

Circa 1870 or earlier.

Ensi were door hangings used to cover the entrance to a yurt.

fig 1. An antique Ersari Turkmen Ensi wool rug featuring a four-panel central field with tree-like motifs surrounded by geometric borders in rich shades of madder red, navy, and cream.
fig 1. Antique Ersari Turkmen Ensi Rug, Excellent Colours, Circa 1870 or Earlier.

This early example has the four panels, said to represent the windows to paradise; these are separated by the central panel and vertical panels filled with traditional Turkmen designs, the ensi is framed by the ivory ground borders of 'ashik' design. The lower end has two elem panels that are beautifully drawn.

fig 2. An antique Ersari Turkmen Ensi wool rug featuring a four-panel central field with tree-like motifs surrounded by geometric borders in rich shades of madder red, navy, and cream.
fig 2. Antique Ersari Turkmen Ensi Rug, Excellent Colours, Circa 1870 or Earlier.

The ensi is in fair condition with some wear and medium / low pile. it is probable that the ensi has been reduced in width at some time in its life.

The ensi rug is suitable for light domestic use or would make an outstanding display item.

Stock Number: D-1809.

Height
228cm (89.76")
Width
118cm (46.46")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Ersari Turkmen Rug to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1073153
Dealers Internal Ref
D-1809
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Archive I An antique Ersari Turkmen Ensi wool rug featuring a four-panel central field with tree-like motifs surrounded by geometric borders in rich shades of madder red, navy, and cream.

Antique Ersari Turkmen Ensi Rug, Excellent Colours, Circa 1870 or Earlier.

Archive II An antique Ersari Turkmen Ensi wool rug featuring a four-panel central field with tree-like motifs surrounded by geometric borders in rich shades of madder red, navy, and cream. View II
Archive III An antique Ersari Turkmen Ensi wool rug featuring a four-panel central field with tree-like motifs surrounded by geometric borders in rich shades of madder red, navy, and cream. View III
Archive IV An antique Ersari Turkmen Ensi wool rug featuring a four-panel central field with tree-like motifs surrounded by geometric borders in rich shades of madder red, navy, and cream. View IV
Archive V An antique Ersari Turkmen Ensi wool rug featuring a four-panel central field with tree-like motifs surrounded by geometric borders in rich shades of madder red, navy, and cream. View V
Archive VI An antique Ersari Turkmen Ensi wool rug featuring a four-panel central field with tree-like motifs surrounded by geometric borders in rich shades of madder red, navy, and cream. View VI
Archive VII An antique Ersari Turkmen Ensi wool rug featuring a four-panel central field with tree-like motifs surrounded by geometric borders in rich shades of madder red, navy, and cream. View VII
Archive VIII An antique Ersari Turkmen Ensi wool rug featuring a four-panel central field with tree-like motifs surrounded by geometric borders in rich shades of madder red, navy, and cream. View VIII
Archive IX An antique Ersari Turkmen Ensi wool rug featuring a four-panel central field with tree-like motifs surrounded by geometric borders in rich shades of madder red, navy, and cream. View IX
Archive X An antique Ersari Turkmen Ensi wool rug featuring a four-panel central field with tree-like motifs surrounded by geometric borders in rich shades of madder red, navy, and cream. View X
Archive XI An antique Ersari Turkmen Ensi wool rug featuring a four-panel central field with tree-like motifs surrounded by geometric borders in rich shades of madder red, navy, and cream. View XI
Archive XII An antique Ersari Turkmen Ensi wool rug featuring a four-panel central field with tree-like motifs surrounded by geometric borders in rich shades of madder red, navy, and cream. View XII
Archive XIII An antique Ersari Turkmen Ensi wool rug featuring a four-panel central field with tree-like motifs surrounded by geometric borders in rich shades of madder red, navy, and cream. View XIII
Archive XIV An antique Ersari Turkmen Ensi wool rug featuring a four-panel central field with tree-like motifs surrounded by geometric borders in rich shades of madder red, navy, and cream. View XIV
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ANTIQUE ERSARI TURKMEN ENSI RUG, EXCELLENT COLOURS, CIRCA 1870 OR EARLIER.
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An Ensi is a specific type of carpet woven by nomadic Turkmen tribes, historically crafted to serve as a decorative hanging at the entrance of a yurt. The Ersari tribe, residing primarily along the Amu Darya river basin, is renowned for producing these textiles featuring characteristic four-panel central fields.

These carpets were hand-knotted using locally sourced hand-spun wool for both warp, weft, and pile. The rich colour palette was achieved using natural organic dyes, predominantly madder root for deep reds and terracottas, indigo for blues, and plant gall for dark browns.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples display slight colour variations, known as abrash, caused by small-batch natural dyeing process. They feature asymmetric knots, flexible wool foundations, and traditional tribal compositions such as the hatchli four-part field, rather than modern synthetic dyes or uniform machine production.

The deep red tones and geometric geometry of a Turkmen carpet provide a warm foundational anchor in contemporary rooms. It pairs exceptionally well alongside dark mahogany or oak furniture, mid-century leather seating, or layered over plain natural fibre floor coverings like sisal.

Vacuum regularly on a low setting without a rotating beater bar to prevent fibre damage. Promptly blot spills with a damp clean cloth without rubbing, use a quality rug pad underneath to prevent friction wear, and consult a specialist conservator for deep cleaning.
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