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Antique Turkmen Mafrash Fragment, Teke Tribes, Merv Oasis, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Antique Turkmen Mafrash Fragment, Teke Tribes, Merv Oasis, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.

18th century
Description

A very rare and late 18th century Turkmen Mafrash fragment, made by Teke tribes in the Merv Oasis, Turkmenistan.

Although fragmented, this beautiful early example of Teke work, shows the amazing fineness of weave and quality of the madder dye, prior to the tribe becoming the most powerful Turkmen tribe after the defeat of the Salor to the Persian Qajars in 1834.

Note the six Teke guls dominating the field and surrounded on three sides by stylised deer, more or less intact, and rare to find on these early pieces. The remains of the stunning 'tree' elem can still be seen.

This mafrash has been mounted on a wooden frame covered with hessian to preserve it and ready for wall mounting.

Fragment size: 73 cm x 24cm (2' 5" x 9"). Frame size: 84cm x 36cm (2' 9" x 1' 2").

Physical Dimensions
Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
73cm (28.74")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Tekke Turkmen Mafrash Fragment to the 18th Century.

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SA1099569
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BM2080
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Description
A very rare and late 18th century Turkmen Mafrash fragment, made by Teke tribes in the Merv Oasis, Turkmenistan.

Although fragmented, this beautiful early example of Teke work, shows the amazing fineness of weave and quality of the madder dye, prior to the tribe becoming the most powerful Turkmen tribe after the defeat of the Salor to the Persian Qajars in 1834.

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Note the six Teke guls dominating the field and surrounded on three sides by stylised deer, more or less intact, and rare to find on these early pieces.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

The remains of the stunning 'tree' elem can still be seen.

This mafrash has been mounted on a wooden frame covered with hessian to preserve it and ready for wall mounting.

Fragment size: 73 cm x 24cm (2' 5" x 9"). Frame size: 84cm x 36cm (2' 9" x 1' 2").

Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
73cm (28.74")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Tekke Turkmen Mafrash Fragment to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1099569
Dealers Internal Ref
BM2080
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

Dealing in antique and old tribal rugs, dowry weavings and decorative carpets from the near east and central asia since 1979.

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An antique hand-woven red wool Teke Turkmen rug fragment with dark navy geometric gols and small animal figures mounted on a neutral linen backing board.
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Archive I An antique hand-woven red wool Teke Turkmen rug fragment with dark navy geometric gols and small animal figures mounted on a neutral linen backing board.

Antique Turkmen Mafrash Fragment, Teke Tribes, Merv Oasis, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.

Archive II An antique hand-woven red wool Teke Turkmen rug fragment with dark navy geometric gols and small animal figures mounted on a neutral linen backing board. View II
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Archive IV An antique hand-woven red wool Teke Turkmen rug fragment with dark navy geometric gols and small animal figures mounted on a neutral linen backing board. View IV
Archive V An antique hand-woven red wool Teke Turkmen rug fragment with dark navy geometric gols and small animal figures mounted on a neutral linen backing board. View V
Archive VI An antique hand-woven red wool Teke Turkmen rug fragment with dark navy geometric gols and small animal figures mounted on a neutral linen backing board. View VI
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Telephone 01451 824 447 or 07980 999 114
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Gloucestershire
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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An antique hand-woven red wool Teke Turkmen rug fragment with dark navy geometric gols and small animal figures mounted on a neutral linen backing board.
Antique Turkmen Mafrash Fragment, Teke Tribes, Merv Oasis, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.
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An antique hand-woven red wool Teke Turkmen rug fragment with dark navy geometric gols and small animal figures mounted on a neutral linen backing board.
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A Teke Turkmen Mafrash fragment is a section of a small, rectangular woven storage container produced by the nomadic Teke tribe of Central Asia, historically used to hold household goods during travel.

Turkmen textiles are hand-knotted using locally sourced hand-spun wool on wool warps and wefts, dyed with natural plant and insect dyes such as madder root to achieve deep red tones.

Authentic Teke pieces feature a fine knot density, a characteristic deep red or liver-red ground, precise geometric tribal crests called gols, and dark navy or ivory accent details.

A mounted textile fragment functions as framed wall art, bringing rich texture and geometric pattern to neutral gallery walls, hallways, or study spaces.

Keep mounted wool fragments out of direct sunlight to prevent dye fading, maintain a stable humidity level to protect natural fibres, and ensure secure backing on conservation-grade linen.
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