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Antique Kizil Ayak Turkmen Main Carpet, Excellent Rich Colours, Circa 1880.
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Antique Kizil Ayak Turkmen Main Carpet, Excellent Rich Colours, Circa 1880.

19th century
Sold 31 August 2025 · Cotswold Oriental Rugs
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Description

Size: 10ft 6in x 7ft 10in (320 x 238cm).

Antique Kizyl Ayak Ersari Turkmen main carpet with the ‘Tauk nuska’ gul design; each segment of the gul contains two double headed birds or animals with horns.

Circa 1880.

The carpet has a rich red / brown ground colour which sets off the ivory and red guls very well, the border is an interesting variant of a classic Kizyl Ayak design. The carpet is of very fine tight weave with soft glossy wool.

The carpet is in excellent condition with even wear with medium pile.

The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.

Stock Number: DS-2493.

Physical Dimensions
Height
320cm (125.98")
Width
238cm (93.70")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Turkmen Main Carpet to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1080892
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DS-2493
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Description
Size: 10ft 6in x 7ft 10in (320 x 238cm).
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Antique Kizyl Ayak Ersari Turkmen main carpet with the ‘Tauk nuska’ gul design; each segment of the gul contains two double headed birds or animals with horns.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

Circa 1880.

fig 1. An antique red Turkmen main carpet featuring four vertical columns of octagonal gul medallions and intricate geometric borders.
fig 1. Antique Kizil Ayak Turkmen Main Carpet, Excellent Rich Colours, Circa 1880.

The carpet has a rich red / brown ground colour which sets off the ivory and red guls very well, the border is an interesting variant of a classic Kizyl Ayak design. The carpet is of very fine tight weave with soft glossy wool.

The carpet is in excellent condition with even wear with medium pile.

The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.

Stock Number: DS-2493.

Height
320cm (125.98")
Width
238cm (93.70")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Turkmen Main Carpet to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1080892
Dealers Internal Ref
DS-2493
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
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Archive I An antique red Turkmen main carpet featuring four vertical columns of octagonal gul medallions and intricate geometric borders. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Kizil Ayak Turkmen Main Carpet, Excellent Rich Colours, Circa 1880.

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An antique red Turkmen main carpet featuring four vertical columns of octagonal gul medallions and intricate geometric borders.
ANTIQUE KIZIL AYAK TURKMEN MAIN CARPET, EXCELLENT RICH COLOURS, CIRCA 1880.
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An antique red Turkmen main carpet featuring four vertical columns of octagonal gul medallions and intricate geometric borders.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCarpets and Rugs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleTribal Turkmen
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourRed
  • MotifsGul medallions, Octagonal motifs, Geometric borders, Gusli patterns
  • SizeH 320 cm (126 in) x W 238 cm (94 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

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An antique Turkmen main carpet is a large-format handknotted textile traditionally woven by nomadic and semi-nomadic tribes in Central Asia, characterised by distinctive geometric gul motifs and a dominant madder-red palette.

These carpets are traditionally constructed using handspun wool for the pile, warp, and weft, dyed with natural organic colourants such as madder root for reds and insect-based dyes for secondary tones.

Authenticity is identified through the presence of natural materials, handspun irregular wool yarns, vegetable dyes showing abrash, specific tribal gul variations, and natural wear consistent with age.

An antique tribal carpet works well as a grounding element in contemporary or transitional spaces, pairing effectively with minimalist furniture to highlight its rich colours and geometric patterns.

Preservation requires regular gentle vacuuming without a rotating beater bar, keeping the carpet away from direct sunlight to prevent fading, and using a breathable underlay to protect the wool fibres.
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