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Antique Afghan or Russian Ersari Turkmen Ensi Door Hanging, Circa 1920.
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Antique Afghan or Russian Ersari Turkmen Ensi Door Hanging, Circa 1920.

1900 - 1920
Sold 5 February 2026 · Cotswold Oriental Rugs
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Size: 8ft 6in x 6ft 0in (260 x 184cm).

Antique Afghan or Russian Ersari Turkmen ensi of traditional design.

Circa 1920.

Ensi were door hangings used to cover the entrance to a yurt, although this example may have been made for floor use.

This example is woven with a traditional Ersari design; the four panels in the middle are said to be the windows to Paradise, these are filled with bird heads. The ensi is unusual in its weave, this may point to an Afghan origin or quite possibly it was made in Turkmenistan under Russian influence for the Russian market.

The ensi is in good condition with even wear and medium pile, there is slight colour run in places, this is reflected in the price.

Stock Number: DS-0806.

Physical Dimensions
Height
260cm (102.36")
Width
184cm (72.44")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Turkmen Ensi Rug to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1165576
Dealers Internal Reference
DS-0806
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Description
Size: 8ft 6in x 6ft 0in (260 x 184cm).

Antique Afghan or Russian Ersari Turkmen ensi of traditional design.

Circa 1920.

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Ensi were door hangings used to cover the entrance to a yurt, although this example may have been made for floor use.
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fig 1. An antique handwoven Turkmen ensi rug featuring a compartmentalised design in terracotta, dark blue, and cream tones with traditional geometric motifs.
fig 1. Antique Afghan or Russian Ersari Turkmen Ensi Door Hanging, Circa 1920.

This example is woven with a traditional Ersari design; the four panels in the middle are said to be the windows to Paradise, these are filled with bird heads. The ensi is unusual in its weave, this may point to an Afghan origin or quite possibly it was made in Turkmenistan under Russian influence for the Russian market.

The ensi is in good condition with even wear and medium pile, there is slight colour run in places, this is reflected in the price.

Stock Number: DS-0806.

Height
260cm (102.36")
Width
184cm (72.44")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Turkmen Ensi Rug to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1165576
Dealers Internal Ref
DS-0806
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Archive I An antique handwoven Turkmen ensi rug featuring a compartmentalised design in terracotta, dark blue, and cream tones with traditional geometric motifs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Afghan or Russian Ersari Turkmen Ensi Door Hanging, Circa 1920.

Archive II An antique handwoven Turkmen ensi rug featuring a compartmentalised design in terracotta, dark blue, and cream tones with traditional geometric motifs. View II
Archive III An antique handwoven Turkmen ensi rug featuring a compartmentalised design in terracotta, dark blue, and cream tones with traditional geometric motifs. View III
Archive IV An antique handwoven Turkmen ensi rug featuring a compartmentalised design in terracotta, dark blue, and cream tones with traditional geometric motifs. View IV
Archive V An antique handwoven Turkmen ensi rug featuring a compartmentalised design in terracotta, dark blue, and cream tones with traditional geometric motifs. View V
Archive VI An antique handwoven Turkmen ensi rug featuring a compartmentalised design in terracotta, dark blue, and cream tones with traditional geometric motifs. View VI
Archive VII An antique handwoven Turkmen ensi rug featuring a compartmentalised design in terracotta, dark blue, and cream tones with traditional geometric motifs. View VII
Archive VIII An antique handwoven Turkmen ensi rug featuring a compartmentalised design in terracotta, dark blue, and cream tones with traditional geometric motifs. View VIII
Archive IX An antique handwoven Turkmen ensi rug featuring a compartmentalised design in terracotta, dark blue, and cream tones with traditional geometric motifs. View IX
Archive X An antique handwoven Turkmen ensi rug featuring a compartmentalised design in terracotta, dark blue, and cream tones with traditional geometric motifs. View X
Archive XI An antique handwoven Turkmen ensi rug featuring a compartmentalised design in terracotta, dark blue, and cream tones with traditional geometric motifs. View XI
Archive XII An antique handwoven Turkmen ensi rug featuring a compartmentalised design in terracotta, dark blue, and cream tones with traditional geometric motifs. View XII
Archive XIII An antique handwoven Turkmen ensi rug featuring a compartmentalised design in terracotta, dark blue, and cream tones with traditional geometric motifs. View XIII
Archive XIV An antique handwoven Turkmen ensi rug featuring a compartmentalised design in terracotta, dark blue, and cream tones with traditional geometric motifs. View XIV
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An antique handwoven Turkmen ensi rug featuring a compartmentalised design in terracotta, dark blue, and cream tones with traditional geometric motifs.
ANTIQUE AFGHAN OR RUSSIAN ERSARI TURKMEN ENSI DOOR HANGING, CIRCA 1920.
Ref: SA1165576
An antique handwoven Turkmen ensi rug featuring a compartmentalised design in terracotta, dark blue, and cream tones with traditional geometric motifs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCarpets and Rugs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTribal Turkmen
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourTerracotta
  • MotifsCompartmentalised cross design, Candelabra motifs, Geometric border bands, Eshme borders
  • SizeH 260 cm (102 in) x W 184 cm (72 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

FAQs

An ensi is a specialised type of tribal rug woven by Turkmen groups, traditionally used as a door hanging or tent flap rather than a floor covering.

Authentic pieces are typically crafted from hand-spun sheeps wool for both the pile and foundation, traditionally coloured using natural vegetable and insect-based dyes.

Authentication involves examining the knot density, wool quality, characteristic guls or tribal motifs, and the presence of natural colour variations known as abrash.

Such textiles are frequently mounted on walls as focal art pieces or used as durable floor coverings to add texture and historical contrast to contemporary spaces.

Preservation requires keeping the textile out of direct sunlight, regular gentle vacuuming without a beater bar, and professional cleaning when necessary to protect the fragile fibres.
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