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Antique Afghan Ersari Carpet or Kelleh of Large Size and Excellent Colour, Circa 1900.
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Antique Afghan Ersari Carpet or Kelleh of Large Size and Excellent Colour, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920
Description

Size: 17ft 3in x 7ft 4in (527 x 223cm).

Antique Afghan Ersari Turkmen carpet of large size and excellent colour.

Circa 1900.

This unusual carpet was made by the settled Ersari Turkmen of Northern Afghanistan, the long narrow shape (known as a kelleh) would suggest that it was made as an audience carpet, or commissioned for a specific room in a notable building. The carpet has an open field covered with small stars; this is framed by multiple borders in traditional designs. The carpet has a superb colour palette, it glows with a warm burgundy red. Note the original kilim end finishes at both ends.

The carpet is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile, this is a superb furnishing carpet that is ideal for a grand entrance hall way. There are one or two very small old historic repairs.

The carpet is suitable for heavy domestic floor use.

Stock Number: DS-1342.

Physical Dimensions
Height
527cm (207.48")
Width
223cm (87.80")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1080860
Dealers Internal Reference
DS-1342
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Description
Size: 17ft 3in x 7ft 4in (527 x 223cm).

Antique Afghan Ersari Turkmen carpet of large size and excellent colour.

Circa 1900.

This unusual carpet was made by the settled Ersari Turkmen of Northern Afghanistan, the long narrow shape (known as a kelleh) would suggest that it was made as an audience carpet, or commissioned for a specific room in a notable building.

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The carpet has an open field covered with small stars; this is framed by multiple borders in traditional designs.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

The carpet has a superb colour palette, it glows with a warm burgundy red. Note the original kilim end finishes at both ends.

fig 1. An elongated antique Afghan Ersari wool kelleh carpet featuring intricate geometric repeating motifs in shades of red, crimson, and black.
fig 1. Antique Afghan Ersari Carpet or Kelleh of Large Size and Excellent Colour, Circa 1900.

The carpet is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile, this is a superb furnishing carpet that is ideal for a grand entrance hall way. There are one or two very small old historic repairs.

The carpet is suitable for heavy domestic floor use.

Stock Number: DS-1342.

Height
527cm (207.48")
Width
223cm (87.80")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1080860
Dealers Internal Ref
DS-1342
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Archive I An elongated antique Afghan Ersari wool kelleh carpet featuring intricate geometric repeating motifs in shades of red, crimson, and black.

Antique Afghan Ersari Carpet or Kelleh of Large Size and Excellent Colour, Circa 1900.

Archive II An elongated antique Afghan Ersari wool kelleh carpet featuring intricate geometric repeating motifs in shades of red, crimson, and black. View II
Archive III An elongated antique Afghan Ersari wool kelleh carpet featuring intricate geometric repeating motifs in shades of red, crimson, and black. View III
Archive IV An elongated antique Afghan Ersari wool kelleh carpet featuring intricate geometric repeating motifs in shades of red, crimson, and black. View IV
Archive V An elongated antique Afghan Ersari wool kelleh carpet featuring intricate geometric repeating motifs in shades of red, crimson, and black. View V
Archive VI An elongated antique Afghan Ersari wool kelleh carpet featuring intricate geometric repeating motifs in shades of red, crimson, and black. View VI
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Archive VIII An elongated antique Afghan Ersari wool kelleh carpet featuring intricate geometric repeating motifs in shades of red, crimson, and black. View VIII
Archive IX An elongated antique Afghan Ersari wool kelleh carpet featuring intricate geometric repeating motifs in shades of red, crimson, and black. View IX
Archive X An elongated antique Afghan Ersari wool kelleh carpet featuring intricate geometric repeating motifs in shades of red, crimson, and black. View X
Archive XI An elongated antique Afghan Ersari wool kelleh carpet featuring intricate geometric repeating motifs in shades of red, crimson, and black. View XI
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An elongated antique Afghan Ersari wool kelleh carpet featuring intricate geometric repeating motifs in shades of red, crimson, and black.
ANTIQUE AFGHAN ERSARI CARPET OR KELLEH OF LARGE SIZE AND EXCELLENT COLOUR, CIRCA 1900.
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A kelleh carpet is an elongated Oriental rug traditionally woven by the Ersari tribe of Turkmenistan and northern Afghanistan, characterised by repetitive geometric motifs and deep red tones.

These carpets are hand-knotted using hand-spun wool pile woven onto a wool foundation, utilising natural dyes to produce deep crimson, terracotta, and dark blue shades.

Genuine antique examples feature hand-tied asymmetrical knots, subtle variations in dye saturation known as abrash, natural wool foundations, and traditional tribal gul motifs without synthetic backings.

The long, narrow proportions of a kelleh make it ideal for wide hallways, long galleries, or under large dining tables, introducing warmth and pattern to neutral scheme settings.

Vacuum gently without a rotating beater bar, rotate periodically to ensure even wear, address spills immediately with a damp cloth, and use a professional specialist for deep cleaning.
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