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Antique Turkmen Engsi, Ersary Tribes, Middle Amu Darya Region, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.
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Antique Turkmen Engsi, Ersary Tribes, Middle Amu Darya Region, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.

19th century
Sold 20 April 2025 · Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Description

This beautiful, yet unusual Engsi (yurt door-rug), has an all-over design field rather than the more typical quartered field pattern. The natural madder-red glows in soft, lustrous wool and the rug is in near-mint condition.

Note the change in the field motifs at the base where the weaver has changed from an angular blue motif to a more curvilinear 'birds-heads' symbol. The main inner border is also interesting and here the weaver has incorporated a vertical tree with hanging amulets - a symbolic design often found in Ersary weavings. The base of the engsi incorporates a rustic-brown elem with the same little trees and amulets and below this panel, a further elem but this time woven in diagonal bands of brocade.

This fabulous door-rug was made by Ersary tribes in the Amu Darya region of Turkmenistan circa 1870-1880.

Size: 2.00m x 1.53m (6' 7" x 5' 0").

Physical Dimensions
Height
200cm (78.74")
Width
153cm (60.24")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Turkmen Engsi Rug to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1137708
Dealers Internal Reference
BM2174
Dealers Notes

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Description
This beautiful, yet unusual Engsi (yurt door-rug), has an all-over design field rather than the more typical quartered field pattern. The natural madder-red glows in soft, lustrous wool and the rug is in near-mint condition.
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Note the change in the field motifs at the base where the weaver has changed from an angular blue motif to a more curvilinear 'birds-heads' symbol.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

The main inner border is also interesting and here the weaver has incorporated a vertical tree with hanging amulets - a symbolic design often found in Ersary weavings. The base of the engsi incorporates a rustic-brown elem with the same little trees and amulets and below this panel, a further elem but this time woven in diagonal bands of brocade.

This fabulous door-rug was made by Ersary tribes in the Amu Darya region of Turkmenistan circa 1870-1880.

Size: 2.00m x 1.53m (6' 7" x 5' 0").

Height
200cm (78.74")
Width
153cm (60.24")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Turkmen Engsi Rug to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1137708
Dealers Internal Ref
BM2174
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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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets Profile Page

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Archive I An antique red wool rug featuring a quartered geometric lattice pattern, multi-tiered borders, and fringed ends. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Turkmen Engsi, Ersary Tribes, Middle Amu Darya Region, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.

Archive II An antique red wool rug featuring a quartered geometric lattice pattern, multi-tiered borders, and fringed ends. View II
Archive III An antique red wool rug featuring a quartered geometric lattice pattern, multi-tiered borders, and fringed ends. View III
Archive IV An antique red wool rug featuring a quartered geometric lattice pattern, multi-tiered borders, and fringed ends. View IV
Archive V An antique red wool rug featuring a quartered geometric lattice pattern, multi-tiered borders, and fringed ends. View V
Archive VI An antique red wool rug featuring a quartered geometric lattice pattern, multi-tiered borders, and fringed ends. View VI
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Archive VIII An antique red wool rug featuring a quartered geometric lattice pattern, multi-tiered borders, and fringed ends. View VIII
Archive IX An antique red wool rug featuring a quartered geometric lattice pattern, multi-tiered borders, and fringed ends. View IX
Archive X An antique red wool rug featuring a quartered geometric lattice pattern, multi-tiered borders, and fringed ends. View X
Archive XI An antique red wool rug featuring a quartered geometric lattice pattern, multi-tiered borders, and fringed ends. View XI
Archive XII An antique red wool rug featuring a quartered geometric lattice pattern, multi-tiered borders, and fringed ends. View XII
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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
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Oct 2011
Items For Sale 112
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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An antique red wool rug featuring a quartered geometric lattice pattern, multi-tiered borders, and fringed ends.
Antique Turkmen Engsi, Ersary Tribes, Middle Amu Darya Region, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.
Ref: SA1137708
An antique red wool rug featuring a quartered geometric lattice pattern, multi-tiered borders, and fringed ends.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArea Rugs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleCentral Asian Tribal
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourCrimson Red
  • MotifsQuartered field lattice, Candelabra borders, Geometric guls, Checked elem panel
  • SizeH 200 cm (79 in) x W 153 cm (60 in)

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An engsi is a specialized tribal rug historically used as a tent door hanging or wall partition by nomadic groups in Central Asia, featuring a distinctive quartered field design.

These pieces are traditionally hand-knotted using locally sourced sheep wool for the pile, warp, and weft, dyed with natural vegetable and insect-derived colorants.

Authenticity is assessed through the analysis of wool quality, natural dye oxidation, knot density, asymmetric knotting styles, and characteristic tribal motifs specific to the region.

Such textiles function effectively as focal wall art or grounding floor pieces in neutral spaces, contrasting clean architectural lines with rich textures and historical depth.

Preservation requires regular low-suction vacuuming without beater bars, professional hand washing when necessary, and avoidance of direct, prolonged sunlight to prevent fading.
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