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Antique Turkmen Engsi, Yomut Tribes, Trans-caspian Steppes, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

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Antique Turkmen Engsi, Yomut Tribes, Trans-caspian Steppes, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.

19th century

Sold by Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Description

The 'engsi' was a special rug which was hung at the entrance to the Turkmen yurt and acted as a door. Not only that, but the engsi was intensely symbolic. The shape as you will see in this mid 19th century engsi, made by Yomut tribes in the trans-Caspian steppes of Turkmenistan, depict the cross-design in the centre which depicts the symbolic four gardens of Paradise. The 'elems' or lower panels symbolise the sky-door and the gateway to Paradise. When passing from the earthly world to the realms of the spirit, a Yomut will enter into one of the four gardens where he/she is spiritually secure.

This beautiful engsi is in excellent condition with no restoration whatsoever.

Size: 1.47m x 1.45m (4' 10" x 4' 9").

Physical Dimensions

Height

147cm (57.87")

Width

145cm (57.09")

Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this piece to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers

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SA1122058

Dealers Internal Reference

BM2149

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Description

The 'engsi' was a special rug which was hung at the entrance to the Turkmen yurt and acted as a door. Not only that, but the engsi was intensely symbolic. The shape as you will see in this mid 19th century engsi, made by Yomut tribes in the trans-Caspian steppes of Turkmenistan, depict the cross-design in the centre which depicts the symbolic four gardens of Paradise. The 'elems' or lower panels symbolise the sky-door and the gateway to Paradise.

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When passing from the earthly world to the realms of the spirit, a Yomut will enter into one of the four gardens where he/she is spiritually secure.

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

This beautiful engsi is in excellent condition with no restoration whatsoever.

Size: 1.47m x 1.45m (4' 10" x 4' 9").

Physical Dimensions

Height

147cm (57.87")

Width

145cm (57.09")

Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this piece to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1122058

Dealers Internal Ref

BM2149

About the Dealer

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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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets Profile Page

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Gloucestershire
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