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Antique Ersari Kizil Ayak Turkmen Main Carpet with 'Tauk Nuska' Guls, Circa 1870.
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Antique Ersari Kizil Ayak Turkmen Main Carpet with 'Tauk Nuska' Guls, Circa 1870.

19th century
Description

Size: 10ft 1in x 7ft 2in (307 x 219cm).

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

Circa 1870.

The carpet has a soft madder red / brown ground colour with some very nice shades of blue and soft yellow in the guls. The boarder is a very well drawn example of the classic Kizil Ayak bird design, note how the border at the ends is different to the sides.

The carpet is in very good condition with even wear and medium pile.

The carpet is suitable for light domestic use.

The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use.

Stock Number: R-2624.

Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Turkmen Ersari Rug to the 1870s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
307cm (120.87")
Width
219cm (86.22")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
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SA1121766
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R-2624
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Size: 10ft 1in x 7ft 2in (307 x 219cm).
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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 horned animal.
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Circa 1870.

fig 1. A large hand-knotted terracotta red Turkmen main carpet featuring repeating geometric Tauk Nuska octagonal guls and intricate geometric border patterns.
fig 1. Antique Ersari Kizil Ayak Turkmen Main Carpet with 'Tauk Nuska' Guls, Circa 1870.

The carpet has a soft madder red / brown ground colour with some very nice shades of blue and soft yellow in the guls. The boarder is a very well drawn example of the classic Kizil Ayak bird design, note how the border at the ends is different to the sides.

The carpet is in very good condition with even wear and medium pile.

The carpet is suitable for light domestic use.

The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use.

Stock Number: R-2624.

Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Turkmen Ersari Rug to the 1870s.

Height
307cm (120.87")
Width
219cm (86.22")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
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SA1121766
Dealers Internal Ref
R-2624
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Archive I A large hand-knotted terracotta red Turkmen main carpet featuring repeating geometric Tauk Nuska octagonal guls and intricate geometric border patterns.

Antique Ersari Kizil Ayak Turkmen Main Carpet with 'Tauk Nuska' Guls, Circa 1870.

Archive II A large hand-knotted terracotta red Turkmen main carpet featuring repeating geometric Tauk Nuska octagonal guls and intricate geometric border patterns. View II
Archive III A large hand-knotted terracotta red Turkmen main carpet featuring repeating geometric Tauk Nuska octagonal guls and intricate geometric border patterns. View III
Archive IV A large hand-knotted terracotta red Turkmen main carpet featuring repeating geometric Tauk Nuska octagonal guls and intricate geometric border patterns. View IV
Archive V A large hand-knotted terracotta red Turkmen main carpet featuring repeating geometric Tauk Nuska octagonal guls and intricate geometric border patterns. View V
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Archive VII A large hand-knotted terracotta red Turkmen main carpet featuring repeating geometric Tauk Nuska octagonal guls and intricate geometric border patterns. View VII
Archive VIII A large hand-knotted terracotta red Turkmen main carpet featuring repeating geometric Tauk Nuska octagonal guls and intricate geometric border patterns. View VIII
Archive IX A large hand-knotted terracotta red Turkmen main carpet featuring repeating geometric Tauk Nuska octagonal guls and intricate geometric border patterns. View IX
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A large hand-knotted terracotta red Turkmen main carpet featuring repeating geometric Tauk Nuska octagonal guls and intricate geometric border patterns.
ANTIQUE ERSARI KIZIL AYAK TURKMEN MAIN CARPET WITH 'TAUK NUSKA' GULS, CIRCA 1870.
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A large hand-knotted terracotta red Turkmen main carpet featuring repeating geometric Tauk Nuska octagonal guls and intricate geometric border patterns.
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  • ObjectArea Rugs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleTurkmen Tribal
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourTerracotta Red
  • MotifsTauk Nuska guls, Octagonal medallions, Geometric border patterns, Secondary minor guls
  • SizeH 307 cm (121 in) x W 219 cm (86 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This antique Ersari Kizyl Ayak Turkmen main carpet originates from circa 1870. The hand-knotted wool area rug displays a terracotta red and brown ground colour with shades of blue and soft yellow, showcasing repeating octagonal Tauk Nuska guls alongside secondary minor guls and geometric border patterns. Each segment of the guls contains double-headed birds and horned animal motifs, complemented by a classic Kizil Ayak bird design along the borders where the end patterns differ from the sides. The piece exhibits even wear with a medium pile and features fringed ends. The floor covering measures 307 cm high, 219 cm wide, and 1 cm deep. Placed in a home today, it suits light domestic use and functions well within a gentleman's library or study to add traditional textile warmth to the floor space.

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Ersari Turkmen main carpets were woven by the nomadic Ersari tribe along the Amu Darya river basin in Central Asia during the nineteenth century. Serving as central floor coverings inside traditional yurts, these carpets showcased specific tribal heraldic emblems called guls, which identified clan lineage and cultural heritage.

These carpets were constructed entirely by hand using hand-spun sheep wool for both the pile and the foundation. The wool was dyed using natural plant and insect dyes, such as madder root for deep red and terracotta shades, before being knotted on vertical looms using asymmetric or symmetric knotting techniques.

Authentic pieces feature natural dye variations known as abrash, soft hand-spun wool, and flexible wool foundations rather than rigid cotton backings. They display traditional geometric guls, such as the Tauk Nuska pattern, with precise repeating symmetry and detailed geometric border bands.

A Turkmen main carpet acts as an anchor in neutral living rooms, libraries, or dining spaces. It pairs effectively with dark timber furniture, leather seating, or mid-century minimalist pieces, where its rich terracotta tones add warmth, pattern, and historical texture.

Care for antique wool carpets involves regular suction-only vacuuming without a rotating beater bar to avoid pulling fibres. Use a quality rug underlay to prevent wear, rotate the carpet annually to equalize light exposure, and rely on professional rug restorers for spot cleaning or wash services.
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