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Antique Turkmen Wedding Rug, Teke Tribes, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Antique Turkmen Wedding Rug, Teke Tribes, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.

19th century
Description

Small, square Turkmen rugs were often made as wedding rugs i.e. for the bride and groom to stand on at their wedding ceremony and take their marriage vows. They were finely knotted and prized possessions, never intended for sale.

This charming little wedding rug was made by Teke tibes in Turkmenistan during the last quarter of the nineteenth century and comprises four vertical rows of eight Teke 'guls' (tribal crests). The rug is in very good overall condition bar a few very tiny old repairs, and is complete with decorated 'elems' or skirts each end.

Size: 1.02 x 0.97m (3' 4" x 3' 2").

Physical Dimensions
Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
97cm (38.19")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Teke Turkmen Rug to the 1880s.

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Small, square Turkmen rugs were often made as wedding rugs i.e. for the bride and groom to stand on at their wedding ceremony and take their marriage vows. They were finely knotted and prized possessions, never intended for sale.
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This charming little wedding rug was made by Teke tibes in Turkmenistan during the last quarter of the nineteenth century and comprises four vertical rows of eight Teke 'guls' (tribal crests).
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

The rug is in very good overall condition bar a few very tiny old repairs, and is complete with decorated 'elems' or skirts each end.

Size: 1.02 x 0.97m (3' 4" x 3' 2").

Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
97cm (38.19")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Teke Turkmen Rug to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1220854
Dealers Internal Ref
BM7
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

Dealing in antique and old tribal rugs, dowry weavings and decorative carpets from the near east and central asia since 1979.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets Profile Page

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An antique hand-knotted Turkmen wool rug displaying repeated Teke gul motifs in deep red, navy, and cream framed by geometric borders.
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Archive I An antique hand-knotted Turkmen wool rug displaying repeated Teke gul motifs in deep red, navy, and cream framed by geometric borders.

Antique Turkmen Wedding Rug, Teke Tribes, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.

Archive II An antique hand-knotted Turkmen wool rug displaying repeated Teke gul motifs in deep red, navy, and cream framed by geometric borders. View II
Archive III An antique hand-knotted Turkmen wool rug displaying repeated Teke gul motifs in deep red, navy, and cream framed by geometric borders. View III
Archive IV An antique hand-knotted Turkmen wool rug displaying repeated Teke gul motifs in deep red, navy, and cream framed by geometric borders. View IV
Archive V An antique hand-knotted Turkmen wool rug displaying repeated Teke gul motifs in deep red, navy, and cream framed by geometric borders. View V
Archive VI An antique hand-knotted Turkmen wool rug displaying repeated Teke gul motifs in deep red, navy, and cream framed by geometric borders. View VI
Archive VII An antique hand-knotted Turkmen wool rug displaying repeated Teke gul motifs in deep red, navy, and cream framed by geometric borders. View VII
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

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An antique hand-knotted Turkmen wool rug displaying repeated Teke gul motifs in deep red, navy, and cream framed by geometric borders.
Antique Turkmen Wedding Rug, Teke Tribes, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.
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An antique hand-knotted Turkmen wool rug displaying repeated Teke gul motifs in deep red, navy, and cream framed by geometric borders.
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Turkmen Teke rugs are traditional hand-knotted textiles crafted by the nomadic Teke tribe of Central Asia, historically woven as part of bridal dowries and featuring distinct tribal emblems known as guls.

These rugs are constructed using hand-spun wool knotted onto a wool warp and weft, utilising fine asymmetrical knots that yield a dense pile dyed with natural plant and insect dyes.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-spun wool variations, deep madder red tones, geometric repeated gul medallions, and structural irregularities characteristic of hand-loom weaving rather than machine production.

Position the rug as a grounding focal point beneath neutral furniture, pairing its deep red hues with dark wood, polished brass, or crisp linen upholstery to balance texture and tone.

Vacuum gently without a rotating beater bar, blot liquid spills immediately with clean water, use a quality rug pad to prevent friction, and consult a professional restorer for periodic washing.
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