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Antique Turkmen Engsi, Ersary Tribes, Trans-caspian Steppes, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.
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Antique Turkmen Engsi, Ersary Tribes, Trans-caspian Steppes, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.

19th century
Sold 6 July 2026 · Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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This ranks as one of the very best Engsis that I have handled and seen in my many years of dealing.

Made by Ersary Turkmen in the mid 19th century, the engsi has an amazing range of colours including a stunning green in the inner border and in the central panel.

Engsi which means 'door-rug' was hung at the entrance of the Turkmen yurt facing inwards where the nomads would observe the symbolic significance of the central 'cross' design breaking the field up into four parts - the four gardens of Paradise. The additional panel at the base represents the symbolic 'sky-door' where the soul enters through this, into the spiritual world and to one of the four gardens where it will be spiritually secure.

A truly fantastic rug with glowing, saturated, natural colours and glossy wool in near-mint condition and which has to be seen to be fully appreciated.

Size: 1.90 x 1.47m (6' 3" x 4' 10").

Physical Dimensions
Height
190cm (74.80")
Width
147cm (57.87")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Turkmen Engsi to the 1860s.

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SA1223068
Dealers Internal Reference
BM/SJ5
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Description
This ranks as one of the very best Engsis that I have handled and seen in my many years of dealing.
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Made by Ersary Turkmen in the mid 19th century, the engsi has an amazing range of colours including a stunning green in the inner border and in the central panel.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
fig 1. An antique Turkmen engsi rug featuring a deep red background, geometric patterns, and a multi-tiered candelabra design divided into quadrants.
fig 1. Antique Turkmen Engsi, Ersary Tribes, Trans-caspian Steppes, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.

Engsi which means 'door-rug' was hung at the entrance of the Turkmen yurt facing inwards where the nomads would observe the symbolic significance of the central 'cross' design breaking the field up into four parts - the four gardens of Paradise. The additional panel at the base represents the symbolic 'sky-door' where the soul enters through this, into the spiritual world and to one of the four gardens where it will be spiritually secure.

A truly fantastic rug with glowing, saturated, natural colours and glossy wool in near-mint condition and which has to be seen to be fully appreciated.

Size: 1.90 x 1.47m (6' 3" x 4' 10").

Height
190cm (74.80")
Width
147cm (57.87")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Turkmen Engsi to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1223068
Dealers Internal Ref
BM/SJ5
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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Archive I An antique Turkmen engsi rug featuring a deep red background, geometric patterns, and a multi-tiered candelabra design divided into quadrants. SOLD6 JUL 26

Antique Turkmen Engsi, Ersary Tribes, Trans-caspian Steppes, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.

Archive II An antique Turkmen engsi rug featuring a deep red background, geometric patterns, and a multi-tiered candelabra design divided into quadrants. View II
Archive III An antique Turkmen engsi rug featuring a deep red background, geometric patterns, and a multi-tiered candelabra design divided into quadrants. View III
Archive IV An antique Turkmen engsi rug featuring a deep red background, geometric patterns, and a multi-tiered candelabra design divided into quadrants. View IV
Archive V An antique Turkmen engsi rug featuring a deep red background, geometric patterns, and a multi-tiered candelabra design divided into quadrants. View V
Archive VI An antique Turkmen engsi rug featuring a deep red background, geometric patterns, and a multi-tiered candelabra design divided into quadrants. View VI
Archive VII An antique Turkmen engsi rug featuring a deep red background, geometric patterns, and a multi-tiered candelabra design divided into quadrants. View VII
Archive VIII An antique Turkmen engsi rug featuring a deep red background, geometric patterns, and a multi-tiered candelabra design divided into quadrants. View VIII
Archive IX An antique Turkmen engsi rug featuring a deep red background, geometric patterns, and a multi-tiered candelabra design divided into quadrants. View IX
Archive X An antique Turkmen engsi rug featuring a deep red background, geometric patterns, and a multi-tiered candelabra design divided into quadrants. View X
Archive XI An antique Turkmen engsi rug featuring a deep red background, geometric patterns, and a multi-tiered candelabra design divided into quadrants. View XI
Archive XII An antique Turkmen engsi rug featuring a deep red background, geometric patterns, and a multi-tiered candelabra design divided into quadrants. View XII
Archive XIII An antique Turkmen engsi rug featuring a deep red background, geometric patterns, and a multi-tiered candelabra design divided into quadrants. View XIII
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Telephone 01451 824 447 or 07980 999 114
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North Cotswolds
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/rugmac
Verified Since Oct 2011
Items For Sale 112
Items Sold 1,075
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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An antique Turkmen engsi rug featuring a deep red background, geometric patterns, and a multi-tiered candelabra design divided into quadrants.
Antique Turkmen Engsi, Ersary Tribes, Trans-Caspian Steppes, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.
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An antique Turkmen engsi rug featuring a deep red background, geometric patterns, and a multi-tiered candelabra design divided into quadrants.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectRug
  • Period19th century
  • StyleTribal Central Asian
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourRed
  • MotifsCandelabra motif, Geometric lattice, Border guard patterns
  • SizeH 190 cm (75 in) x W 147 cm (58 in)

FAQs

An engsi is a specialized tribal rug traditionally used as a door hanging for yurt entrances in Central Asia, characterised by a distinctive quartered field design.

Preservation requires regular gentle vacuuming without a beater bar, professional cleaning when necessary, and keeping the textile away from direct sunlight to prevent colour fading.

These textiles can be used as floor coverings in living spaces or hallways, or displayed as wall hangings to highlight their intricate geometric patterns and rich heritage.

Authenticity is determined by examining the irregularity of hand-spun wool, natural colour variations in the dyes, structural weave density, and the characteristics of the fringe and selvedges.

Authentic pieces are hand-knotted from native sheeps wool using traditional hand-spun yarns and natural vegetable or insect-derived dyes, predominantly featuring madder red.
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