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Antique Afghan Ersari Turkmen Carpet of Exceptionally Large Size, Perfect Condition, Circa 1900.
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Antique Afghan Ersari Turkmen Carpet of Exceptionally Large Size, Perfect Condition, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920
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Size: 20ft 8in x 10ft 5in (630 x 317cm).

Antique Afghan Ersari Turkmen carpet with traditional Ersari large gul design of exceptional large size and quality.

Circa 1900.

The carpet has four vertical rows of thirteen large Ersari octagonal guls; the guls show that the carpet was woven by the Sulayman sub tribe of the Ersari in the Andkhoy region of northern Afghanistan. The carpet is of a superb warm madder red colour with the design in indigo blue. The carpet has multiple borders of traditional designs.

The carpet is of such a large size that it is probable that the carpet was specially commissioned as an audience carpet or for use in a specific room; it is without doubt a very special carpet and was made to the highest possible quality.

The carpet is in near perfect condition with very slight even wear and full pile, note the long original kilims at both ends.

The carpet is suitable for heavy domestic floor use and would grace a large living room or a dining room with a large refectory style table.

Stock Number: DS-0756.

Physical Dimensions
Height
630cm (248.03")
Width
317cm (124.80")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Afghan Ersari Carpet to the 1900s.

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SA1080832
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DS-0756
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Size: 20ft 8in x 10ft 5in (630 x 317cm).
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Antique Afghan Ersari Turkmen carpet with traditional Ersari large gul design of exceptional large size and quality.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

Circa 1900.

The carpet has four vertical rows of thirteen large Ersari octagonal guls; the guls show that the carpet was woven by the Sulayman sub tribe of the Ersari in the Andkhoy region of northern Afghanistan. The carpet is of a superb warm madder red colour with the design in indigo blue. The carpet has multiple borders of traditional designs.

fig 1. A large antique Afghan Ersari hand-knotted wool carpet featuring repeating octagonal gul motifs across a deep red field framed by geometric borders.
fig 1. Antique Afghan Ersari Turkmen Carpet of Exceptionally Large Size, Perfect Condition, Circa 1900.

The carpet is of such a large size that it is probable that the carpet was specially commissioned as an audience carpet or for use in a specific room; it is without doubt a very special carpet and was made to the highest possible quality.

fig 2. A large antique Afghan Ersari hand-knotted wool carpet featuring repeating octagonal gul motifs across a deep red field framed by geometric borders.
fig 2. Antique Afghan Ersari Turkmen Carpet of Exceptionally Large Size, Perfect Condition, Circa 1900.

The carpet is in near perfect condition with very slight even wear and full pile, note the long original kilims at both ends.

The carpet is suitable for heavy domestic floor use and would grace a large living room or a dining room with a large refectory style table.

Stock Number: DS-0756.

Height
630cm (248.03")
Width
317cm (124.80")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Afghan Ersari Carpet to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1080832
Dealers Internal Ref
DS-0756
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Archive I A large antique Afghan Ersari hand-knotted wool carpet featuring repeating octagonal gul motifs across a deep red field framed by geometric borders.

Antique Afghan Ersari Turkmen Carpet of Exceptionally Large Size, Perfect Condition, Circa 1900.

Archive II A large antique Afghan Ersari hand-knotted wool carpet featuring repeating octagonal gul motifs across a deep red field framed by geometric borders. View II
Archive III A large antique Afghan Ersari hand-knotted wool carpet featuring repeating octagonal gul motifs across a deep red field framed by geometric borders. View III
Archive IV A large antique Afghan Ersari hand-knotted wool carpet featuring repeating octagonal gul motifs across a deep red field framed by geometric borders. View IV
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Archive VI A large antique Afghan Ersari hand-knotted wool carpet featuring repeating octagonal gul motifs across a deep red field framed by geometric borders. View VI
Archive VII A large antique Afghan Ersari hand-knotted wool carpet featuring repeating octagonal gul motifs across a deep red field framed by geometric borders. View VII
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A large antique Afghan Ersari hand-knotted wool carpet featuring repeating octagonal gul motifs across a deep red field framed by geometric borders.
ANTIQUE AFGHAN ERSARI TURKMEN CARPET OF EXCEPTIONALLY LARGE SIZE, PERFECT CONDITION, CIRCA 1900.
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Ersari carpets are hand-woven textiles produced by the Ersari sub-tribe of the Turkmen people, historically originating in Central Asia and northern Afghanistan. These rugs are recognised for their deep red colour palettes, geometric repeating patterns, and traditional octagonal motifs known as guls.

Traditional Afghan Ersari carpets are constructed entirely from natural materials, featuring a hand-knotted wool pile woven onto a wool or goat hair foundation. The rich terracotta, navy, and deep red shades are achieved using natural vegetable and mineral dyes.

Authentic antique Turkmen carpets feature hand-bound selvedges, natural dye variation known as abrash, and repetitive octagonal or diamond gul motifs across the central field. The underside displays visible, slightly irregular hand-knotted construction without synthetic backing materials.

A large tribal carpet provides an anchor for living rooms, dining rooms, or study spaces, contrasting effectively with minimalist modern furnishings or complementing traditional dark timber furniture. The deep red tones add warmth and visual weight to neutral architectural schemes.

Vacuum the carpet regularly using a suction-only setting without a rotary beater bar to avoid pulling the wool fibres. Rotate the rug annually to ensure even wear, use a non-slip underlay for protection, and consult a specialist textile conservator for professional cleaning.
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