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

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Leeds Antiques

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 regu...
Antique SA1140903 shown on this page was made in the 19th Century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
19th Century
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Yorkshire
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STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD