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Antique C19th Turkmen Tekke Marriage Rug 4'4" X 3'10" (132x116cm Wedding Dowry)
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Antique C19th Turkmen Tekke Marriage Rug 4'4" X 3'10" (132x116cm Wedding Dowry)

19th century
Sold 22 May 2025 · Leeds Antiques
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An antique Tekke Turkmen, marriage rug, approximately 4'4" x 3'10", dating from the last quarter c.19th. The red madder coloured field with two columns güls, enclosed by multiple repeating borders. A old hand knotted, supple rug of very high quality wool with short selvages and fine fringes to both ends.

These rugs are considered to be ‘dowry’ weavings used by the Turkmen bride on her wedding day.

An attractive old carpet, in reasonable condition, still full of charm and character, and ready for use.

Dimensions:

This carpet measures approximately 132.5 cm long including fringes, and 116 cm wide.

Condition:

Please see the pictures for details of the items condition. - This antique carpet is in a reasonable condition, commensurate with its age. There is some wear to the pile, mostly even, with one small spot through the foundation. The reverse has couple of patches, to stabilise and reinforce it further wear. The fringes have some loses. Good even colour, Good regular shape. Overall the rug is still very usable, and remains full of charm. Vacuumed, deodorised, and treated for moth prevention. Clean and ready for use. - As with all vintage & antique furniture there will be signs of use, marks, wear & tear, etc.

Physical Dimensions
Width
132.5cm (52.17")
Depth
116cm (45.67")
Declaration

Leeds Antiques has dated this Antique Turkmen Rug to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1140903
Dealers Internal Reference
LA01000064
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Description
An antique Tekke Turkmen, marriage rug, approximately 4'4" x 3'10", dating from the last quarter c.19th. The red madder coloured field with two columns güls, enclosed by multiple repeating borders.
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A old hand knotted, supple rug of very high quality wool with short selvages and fine fringes to both ends.
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fig 1. An antique nineteenth-century Turkmen Tekke marriage rug featuring repeated octagonal guls in a deep red palette with geometric borders.
fig 1. Antique C19th Turkmen Tekke Marriage Rug 4'4" X 3'10" (132x116cm Wedding Dowry)

These rugs are considered to be ‘dowry’ weavings used by the Turkmen bride on her wedding day.

An attractive old carpet, in reasonable condition, still full of charm and character, and ready for use.

Dimensions:

fig 2. An antique nineteenth-century Turkmen Tekke marriage rug featuring repeated octagonal guls in a deep red palette with geometric borders.
fig 2. Antique C19th Turkmen Tekke Marriage Rug 4'4" X 3'10" (132x116cm Wedding Dowry)

This carpet measures approximately 132.5 cm long including fringes, and 116 cm wide.

Condition:

Please see the pictures for details of the items condition. - This antique carpet is in a reasonable condition, commensurate with its age. There is some wear to the pile, mostly even, with one small spot through the foundation. The reverse has couple of patches, to stabilise and reinforce it further wear. The fringes have some loses. Good even colour, Good regular shape. Overall the rug is still very usable, and remains full of charm. Vacuumed, deodorised, and treated for moth prevention. Clean and ready for use. - As with all vintage & antique furniture there will be signs of use, marks, wear & tear, etc.

Width
132.5cm (52.17")
Depth
116cm (45.67")
Date of Manufacture

Leeds Antiques has dated this Antique Turkmen Rug to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1140903
Dealers Internal Ref
LA01000064
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Archive I An antique nineteenth-century Turkmen Tekke marriage rug featuring repeated octagonal guls in a deep red palette with geometric borders. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique C19th Turkmen Tekke Marriage Rug 4'4" X 3'10" (132x116cm Wedding Dowry)

Archive II An antique nineteenth-century Turkmen Tekke marriage rug featuring repeated octagonal guls in a deep red palette with geometric borders. View II
Archive III An antique nineteenth-century Turkmen Tekke marriage rug featuring repeated octagonal guls in a deep red palette with geometric borders. View III
Archive IV An antique nineteenth-century Turkmen Tekke marriage rug featuring repeated octagonal guls in a deep red palette with geometric borders. View IV
Archive V An antique nineteenth-century Turkmen Tekke marriage rug featuring repeated octagonal guls in a deep red palette with geometric borders. View V
Archive VI An antique nineteenth-century Turkmen Tekke marriage rug featuring repeated octagonal guls in a deep red palette with geometric borders. View VI
Archive VII An antique nineteenth-century Turkmen Tekke marriage rug featuring repeated octagonal guls in a deep red palette with geometric borders. View VII
Archive VIII An antique nineteenth-century Turkmen Tekke marriage rug featuring repeated octagonal guls in a deep red palette with geometric borders. View VIII
Archive IX An antique nineteenth-century Turkmen Tekke marriage rug featuring repeated octagonal guls in a deep red palette with geometric borders. View IX
Archive X An antique nineteenth-century Turkmen Tekke marriage rug featuring repeated octagonal guls in a deep red palette with geometric borders. View X
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An antique nineteenth-century Turkmen Tekke marriage rug featuring repeated octagonal guls in a deep red palette with geometric borders.
Antique C19th Turkmen Tekke Marriage Rug 4'4" x 3'10" (132x116cm Wedding Dowry)
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectScatter Rug
  • Period19th century
  • StyleTurkmen Tribal
  • MaterialWool, natural dyes
  • ColourMadder Red
  • MotifsTekke guls, Geometric border motifs, Asymmetrical knotting
  • SizeW 132.5 cm (52 in) x D 116 cm (46 in)

FAQs

Tekke rugs were traditionally handwoven by nomadic Turkmen tribes in Central Asia, often crafted as wedding dowries or utilitarian objects loaded with cultural symbolism, featuring distinctive octagonal motifs known as guls.

Authentic pieces are typically constructed using hand-spun wool for the pile, warp, and weft, dyed with natural madder and other organic colourants, and knotted tightly by hand on vertical looms.

Authentication involves examining the handle, wool quality, natural dye oxidisation, asymmetrical knotting, and specific tribal guls that denote the sub-tribe and nineteenth-century origin.

These pieces provide grounding warmth and rich texture, working effectively as focal points on hardwood floors in studies, living spaces, or entryways alongside neutral modern furnishings.

Preservation requires gentle vacuuming without the beater bar, professional organic washing when necessary, keeping out of direct sunlight to prevent fading, and using a breathable underlay.
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