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Antique Tekke Turkmen Main Carpet, Excellent Condition with Good Colour, Circa 1880.
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Antique Tekke Turkmen Main Carpet, Excellent Condition with Good Colour, Circa 1880.

19th century
Description

Size: 10ft 0in x 6ft 11in (305 x 212cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen main carpet with 5 rows of 15 guls.

Circa 1880.

A good Tekke main carpet of room size, the clear madder red field has well drawn Tekke guls which are quartered in indigo blue and cochineal. The border is of the sunburst design with many small panels of different Turkmen designs. Note the very decorative piled elem panels at each end. Cochineal dye is used throughout the carpet as a detail highlight.

The carpet is in good condition with slight even wear with good pile. The carpet is of fine weave with fine soft pile.

Both ends retain the original large elem panel end finishes.

The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.

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

Stock Number: R-2671.

Physical Dimensions
Height
305cm (120.08")
Width
212cm (83.46")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1121770
Dealers Internal Reference
R-2671
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Description
Size: 10ft 0in x 6ft 11in (305 x 212cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen main carpet with 5 rows of 15 guls.

Circa 1880.

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A good Tekke main carpet of room size, the clear madder red field has well drawn Tekke guls which are quartered in indigo blue and cochineal.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

The border is of the sunburst design with many small panels of different Turkmen designs. Note the very decorative piled elem panels at each end. Cochineal dye is used throughout the carpet as a detail highlight.

fig 1. An antique Tekke Turkmen main carpet woven in deep red wool with repeating octagonal gul motifs in a symmetrical grid pattern and intricate geometric borders.
fig 1. Antique Tekke Turkmen Main Carpet, Excellent Condition with Good Colour, Circa 1880.

The carpet is in good condition with slight even wear with good pile. The carpet is of fine weave with fine soft pile.

Both ends retain the original large elem panel end finishes.

The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.

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

Stock Number: R-2671.

Height
305cm (120.08")
Width
212cm (83.46")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1121770
Dealers Internal Ref
R-2671
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An antique Tekke Turkmen main carpet woven in deep red wool with repeating octagonal gul motifs in a symmetrical grid pattern and intricate geometric borders.
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Archive I An antique Tekke Turkmen main carpet woven in deep red wool with repeating octagonal gul motifs in a symmetrical grid pattern and intricate geometric borders.

Antique Tekke Turkmen Main Carpet, Excellent Condition with Good Colour, Circa 1880.

Archive II An antique Tekke Turkmen main carpet woven in deep red wool with repeating octagonal gul motifs in a symmetrical grid pattern and intricate geometric borders. View II
Archive III An antique Tekke Turkmen main carpet woven in deep red wool with repeating octagonal gul motifs in a symmetrical grid pattern and intricate geometric borders. View III
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Archive V An antique Tekke Turkmen main carpet woven in deep red wool with repeating octagonal gul motifs in a symmetrical grid pattern and intricate geometric borders. View V
Archive VI An antique Tekke Turkmen main carpet woven in deep red wool with repeating octagonal gul motifs in a symmetrical grid pattern and intricate geometric borders. View VI
Archive VII An antique Tekke Turkmen main carpet woven in deep red wool with repeating octagonal gul motifs in a symmetrical grid pattern and intricate geometric borders. View VII
Archive VIII An antique Tekke Turkmen main carpet woven in deep red wool with repeating octagonal gul motifs in a symmetrical grid pattern and intricate geometric borders. View VIII
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Archive X An antique Tekke Turkmen main carpet woven in deep red wool with repeating octagonal gul motifs in a symmetrical grid pattern and intricate geometric borders. View X
Archive XI An antique Tekke Turkmen main carpet woven in deep red wool with repeating octagonal gul motifs in a symmetrical grid pattern and intricate geometric borders. View XI
Archive XII An antique Tekke Turkmen main carpet woven in deep red wool with repeating octagonal gul motifs in a symmetrical grid pattern and intricate geometric borders. View XII
Archive XIII An antique Tekke Turkmen main carpet woven in deep red wool with repeating octagonal gul motifs in a symmetrical grid pattern and intricate geometric borders. View XIII
Archive XIV An antique Tekke Turkmen main carpet woven in deep red wool with repeating octagonal gul motifs in a symmetrical grid pattern and intricate geometric borders. View XIV
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An antique Tekke Turkmen main carpet woven in deep red wool with repeating octagonal gul motifs in a symmetrical grid pattern and intricate geometric borders.
ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN MAIN CARPET, EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH GOOD COLOUR, CIRCA 1880.
Ref: SA1121770
An antique Tekke Turkmen main carpet woven in deep red wool with repeating octagonal gul motifs in a symmetrical grid pattern and intricate geometric borders.
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Tekke Turkmen main carpets are hand-woven textiles created by nomadic Tekke tribes of Central Asia, historically used as primary floor coverings within traditional dwellings. They are characterised by repeating octagonal motifs known as guls arranged in precise grid patterns on a rich red or deep terracotta ground.

These carpets were traditionally hand-knotted using finely spun wool for both the pile and the foundation, incorporating asymmetric knots to achieve dense weave counts. Natural plant and insect dyes, such as madder root for deep reds and indigo for dark blues, were used to colour the yarns prior to weaving.

Authentic 19th-century examples display slight variations in weave and dye shades, known as abrash, alongside flexible, soft wool foundations rather than stiff synthetic backings. The presence of traditional design elements, such as distinct gul variations and hand-woven elem end panels, also indicates authenticity.

A Tekke carpet provides visual warmth and historical context when placed on hardwood or stone floors in contemporary, traditional, or eclectic settings. Its rich geometric patterns contrast effectively with minimalist neutral furniture, dark leather upholstery, or natural wood tones.

Regular gentle vacuuming without a rotating beater bar prevents dust accumulation within the pile without damaging the hand-spun fibres. Professional specialist cleaning and the placement of a high-quality rug underlay are recommended to preserve structural integrity and protect against wear.
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