Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this piece to the 1850s.
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 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.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this piece to the 1850s.
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Antique Ersari Turkmen Rug of Rare Form, Great Study Item, Circa 1850 or Earlier.
