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Antique Afghan Ersari Carpet of Large Size, Traditional Gul Design, Circa 1900.
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Antique Afghan Ersari Carpet of Large Size, Traditional Gul Design, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920
Description

Size: 15ft 2in x 9ft 8in (462 x 295cm).

Antique Afghan carpet with traditional Ersari design, this carpet has superb colour with a very good warm rich red field. The carpet has four rows of eight large guls which are drawn in a dark indigo blue.

Circa 1900.

The carpet is of a large room size. The carpet was woven by settled Ersari weavers in Northern Afghanistan.

The carpet is in excellent condition with even wear and medium pile.

The carpet is suitable for heavy domestic floor use.

Stock Number: DS-0728.

Physical Dimensions
Height
462cm (181.89")
Width
295cm (116.14")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Afghan Ersari Carpet to the 1900s.

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SA1148212
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DS-0728
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Description
Size: 15ft 2in x 9ft 8in (462 x 295cm).
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Antique Afghan carpet with traditional Ersari design, this carpet has superb colour with a very good warm rich red field.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

The carpet has four rows of eight large guls which are drawn in a dark indigo blue.

fig 1. A large antique hand-knotted Afghan Ersari wool carpet featuring repeating octagonal gul patterns on a deep red field.
fig 1. Antique Afghan Ersari Carpet of Large Size, Traditional Gul Design, Circa 1900.

Circa 1900.

The carpet is of a large room size. The carpet was woven by settled Ersari weavers in Northern Afghanistan.

The carpet is in excellent condition with even wear and medium pile.

The carpet is suitable for heavy domestic floor use.

Stock Number: DS-0728.

Height
462cm (181.89")
Width
295cm (116.14")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Afghan Ersari Carpet to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1148212
Dealers Internal Ref
DS-0728
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Archive I A large antique hand-knotted Afghan Ersari wool carpet featuring repeating octagonal gul patterns on a deep red field.

Antique Afghan Ersari Carpet of Large Size, Traditional Gul Design, Circa 1900.

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A large antique hand-knotted Afghan Ersari wool carpet featuring repeating octagonal gul patterns on a deep red field.
ANTIQUE AFGHAN ERSARI CARPET OF LARGE SIZE, TRADITIONAL GUL DESIGN, CIRCA 1900.
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Ersari carpets are traditional hand-knotted textiles created by the Ersari sub-tribe of the Turkmen people across Central Asia and northern Afghanistan. These woven floor coverings are recognised for their repeating octagonal gul motifs and deep crimson or madder-dyed colour palette.

These rugs are hand-knotted using hand-spun sheeps wool for both the pile and the foundation, secured with asymmetric knots. The rich shades of red and navy are traditionally derived from natural plant and mineral dyes such as madder root and indigo.

Authentic pieces feature hand-spun wool showing natural abrash, which refers to subtle dye variations throughout the field, alongside geometric octagonal gul designs arranged in repeating grid structures. The reverse side reveals irregularities in knot structure typical of traditional hand-loom weaving.

A large red tribal carpet grounds a interior space by introducing visual warmth, contrast, and geometric structure. It pairs effectively with modern minimalist furniture, dark mahogany cabinetry, or aged leather upholstery to create an eclectic aesthetic.

Vacuum regularly using a suction-only setting without a rotating beater bar to protect the wool pile and fringe edges. Position a quality underlay underneath to prevent slipping and wear, and rotate the carpet periodically to ensure even light exposure.
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