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Antique Northern Afghan Ersari Turkmen Carpet with Some Wear, Circa 1900.
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Antique Northern Afghan Ersari Turkmen Carpet with Some Wear, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920
Sold 18 September 2026 · Cotswold Oriental Rugs
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Size: 9ft 6in x 7ft 4in (290 x 223cm).

Antique Afghan Ersari Turkmen carpet with traditional Ersari large gul design.

Circa 1900.

The carpet has three vertical rows of six large Ersari octagonal guls; the guls show that the carpet was woven by the Suleyman sub tribe of the Ersari in the Andkhoy region of northern Afghanistan. The carpet is of a very pleasing soft warm madder red colour with the design in dark indigo blue, there is slight abrash at the top end of the carpet with a lighter pink / red colour.

The carpet is in good condition with some wear, heavy in places and medium / low pile, there are a few scatter faded old re-weaves. (Reflected in the price).

The carpet is suitable for light domestic floor use.

Stock Number: DS-1667.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
290cm (114.17")
Width
223cm (87.80")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
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SA1165323
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DS-1667
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Size: 9ft 6in x 7ft 4in (290 x 223cm).

Antique Afghan Ersari Turkmen carpet with traditional Ersari large gul design.

Circa 1900.

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The carpet has three vertical rows of six large Ersari octagonal guls; the guls show that the carpet was woven by the Suleyman sub tribe of the Ersari in the Andkhoy region of northern Afghanistan.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

The carpet is of a very pleasing soft warm madder red colour with the design in dark indigo blue, there is slight abrash at the top end of the carpet with a lighter pink / red colour.

fig 1. A hand-knotted antique Afghan Ersari Turkmen wool carpet featuring octagonal gul motifs on a rust red ground with geometric borders.
fig 1. Antique Northern Afghan Ersari Turkmen Carpet with Some Wear, Circa 1900.

The carpet is in good condition with some wear, heavy in places and medium / low pile, there are a few scatter faded old re-weaves. (Reflected in the price).

The carpet is suitable for light domestic floor use.

Stock Number: DS-1667.

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
290cm (114.17")
Width
223cm (87.80")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1165323
Dealers Internal Ref
DS-1667
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Archive I A hand-knotted antique Afghan Ersari Turkmen wool carpet featuring octagonal gul motifs on a rust red ground with geometric borders. SOLD18 SEP 26

Antique Northern Afghan Ersari Turkmen Carpet with Some Wear, Circa 1900.

Archive II A hand-knotted antique Afghan Ersari Turkmen wool carpet featuring octagonal gul motifs on a rust red ground with geometric borders. View II
Archive III A hand-knotted antique Afghan Ersari Turkmen wool carpet featuring octagonal gul motifs on a rust red ground with geometric borders. View III
Archive IV A hand-knotted antique Afghan Ersari Turkmen wool carpet featuring octagonal gul motifs on a rust red ground with geometric borders. View IV
Archive V A hand-knotted antique Afghan Ersari Turkmen wool carpet featuring octagonal gul motifs on a rust red ground with geometric borders. View V
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Archive VII A hand-knotted antique Afghan Ersari Turkmen wool carpet featuring octagonal gul motifs on a rust red ground with geometric borders. View VII
Archive VIII A hand-knotted antique Afghan Ersari Turkmen wool carpet featuring octagonal gul motifs on a rust red ground with geometric borders. View VIII
Archive IX A hand-knotted antique Afghan Ersari Turkmen wool carpet featuring octagonal gul motifs on a rust red ground with geometric borders. View IX
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A hand-knotted antique Afghan Ersari Turkmen wool carpet featuring octagonal gul motifs on a rust red ground with geometric borders.
ANTIQUE NORTHERN AFGHAN ERSARI TURKMEN CARPET WITH SOME WEAR, CIRCA 1900.
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A hand-knotted antique Afghan Ersari Turkmen wool carpet featuring octagonal gul motifs on a rust red ground with geometric borders.
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  • ObjectRugs & Carpets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleErsari Turkmen
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourRust Red
  • MotifsOctagonal gul pattern, Geometric repeating borders, Hand-knotted wool pile
  • SizeH 290 cm (114 in) x W 223 cm (88 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This antique Northern Afghan Ersari Turkmen carpet dates from 1900 and belongs to the Ersari Turkmen style. Hand-knotted from wool, the piece presents a soft warm madder red colour with a rust red ground, accompanied by a design rendered in dark indigo blue and lighter pink or red tones. The surface displays three vertical rows containing six large octagonal guls, complemented by geometric repeating borders, slight abrash at the top end, medium to low pile, and a few scattered faded old re-weaves with some heavy wear in places. Measuring 290 cm high by 223 cm wide and 1 cm deep, the carpet is suitable for light domestic floor use such as a gentleman's library or similar living spaces. Buyers should note the signs of age including surface wear and historical re-weaves visible across the wool pile.

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Ersari Turkmen carpets originate from the Ersari tribe, one of the major Turkmen sub-groups residing along the Amu Darya river basin in Northern Afghanistan and Turkmenistan. Traditionally hand-woven by nomadic craftspeople, these rugs are noted for their geometric repeating patterns, termed guls, which historically signified tribal identity and heritage.

These carpets are constructed using hand-spun wool for both the warp and weft, as well as the knotted pile. Dyes were traditionally extracted from natural organic materials such as madder root for deep terracottas and red hues, indigo for blues, and plant walnuts for darker shades.

Authentic pieces exhibit prominent octagonal gul design motifs arranged in repeating grid lines, supported by intricate geometric borders. Look for soft variations in dye tone known as abrash, hand-knotted asymmetric weave structures visible on the reverse, and natural wear consistent with wool foundations from the period.

A tribal carpet acts as a grounding anchor in contemporary living spaces, dining rooms, or studies. The warm rust red palette pairs effectively with neutral linen upholstery, dark timber furniture, brushed brass accents, or mid-century modern leather seating.

Vacuum regularly using suction only without a rotating brush bar to protect the wool fibres. Rotate the carpet periodically to ensure balanced exposure to sunlight and foot traffic, use a high-quality rug underlay, and address spills immediately with spot cleaning using warm water and mild detergent.
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