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Antique Turkmen Carpet, Kizyl Ayak Tribe, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Antique Turkmen Carpet, Kizyl Ayak Tribe, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.

19th century
Description

Just in from a private collection, this beautiful small carpet was made by Kizyl Ayak Turkmen in Turkmenistan during the third quarter 19th century.

The carpet, which comprises three vertical columns of Kizyl Ayak 'guls' (tribal crests) and eleven guls in each column, is surrounded by a stylised 'tree' main border. It is interesting to note that within each gul, there appears to show two 'H' symbols in each of the four compartments which we know to represent animal heads. But the heads are missing in all but two guls, seen in one of the detail images.

The carpet is in very good overall condition and is complete with its plain-weave elems both ends.

Size: 2.13 x 1.30m (7' 0" x 4' 3").

Physical Dimensions
Height
213cm (83.86")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Turkmen Kizyl Ayak Rug to the 1870s.

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SA1221239
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Just in from a private collection, this beautiful small carpet was made by Kizyl Ayak Turkmen in Turkmenistan during the third quarter 19th century.
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The carpet, which comprises three vertical columns of Kizyl Ayak 'guls' (tribal crests) and eleven guls in each column, is surrounded by a stylised 'tree' main border.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

It is interesting to note that within each gul, there appears to show two 'H' symbols in each of the four compartments which we know to represent animal heads. But the heads are missing in all but two guls, seen in one of the detail images.

The carpet is in very good overall condition and is complete with its plain-weave elems both ends.

Size: 2.13 x 1.30m (7' 0" x 4' 3").

Height
213cm (83.86")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Turkmen Kizyl Ayak Rug to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1221239
Dealers Internal Ref
BM6
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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An antique Turkmen Kizyl Ayak hand-knotted wool carpet featuring repeating octagonal gul motifs on a deep crimson red field framed by geometric borders.
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Archive I An antique Turkmen Kizyl Ayak hand-knotted wool carpet featuring repeating octagonal gul motifs on a deep crimson red field framed by geometric borders.

Antique Turkmen Carpet, Kizyl Ayak Tribe, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.

Archive II An antique Turkmen Kizyl Ayak hand-knotted wool carpet featuring repeating octagonal gul motifs on a deep crimson red field framed by geometric borders. View II
Archive III An antique Turkmen Kizyl Ayak hand-knotted wool carpet featuring repeating octagonal gul motifs on a deep crimson red field framed by geometric borders. View III
Archive IV An antique Turkmen Kizyl Ayak hand-knotted wool carpet featuring repeating octagonal gul motifs on a deep crimson red field framed by geometric borders. View IV
Archive V An antique Turkmen Kizyl Ayak hand-knotted wool carpet featuring repeating octagonal gul motifs on a deep crimson red field framed by geometric borders. View V
Archive VI An antique Turkmen Kizyl Ayak hand-knotted wool carpet featuring repeating octagonal gul motifs on a deep crimson red field framed by geometric borders. View VI
Archive VII An antique Turkmen Kizyl Ayak hand-knotted wool carpet featuring repeating octagonal gul motifs on a deep crimson red field framed by geometric borders. View VII
Archive VIII An antique Turkmen Kizyl Ayak hand-knotted wool carpet featuring repeating octagonal gul motifs on a deep crimson red field framed by geometric borders. View VIII
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An antique Turkmen Kizyl Ayak hand-knotted wool carpet featuring repeating octagonal gul motifs on a deep crimson red field framed by geometric borders.
Antique Turkmen Carpet, Kizyl Ayak Tribe, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.
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An antique Turkmen Kizyl Ayak hand-knotted wool carpet featuring repeating octagonal gul motifs on a deep crimson red field framed by geometric borders.
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Turkmen carpets are traditional hand-knotted floor coverings produced by nomadic tribes across Central Asia, with the Kizyl Ayak sub-group recognised for distinctive repeating octagonal tribal emblems termed guls.

These carpets are typically hand-knotted using locally sourced hand-spun wool for both the pile and structural foundation, coloured with natural plant and mineral dyes.

Authentic examples feature asymmetrical hand-knotting, minor natural variations in dye batch tone, a dark red or madder background palette, and specific geometric tribal motifs arranged in vertical rows.

A rich red Turkmen carpet anchors contemporary or period living spaces, providing textural depth and geometric structure against polished timber floors or neutral upholstery.

Vacuum regularly using suction only without a rotating beater bar, rotate the rug annually to balance wear, and consult a professional textile restorer for specialised cleaning.
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