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Antique Ersari Turkmen Main Carpet of Classic Tribal Design, Circa 1890.
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Antique Ersari Turkmen Main Carpet of Classic Tribal Design, Circa 1890.

19th century
Description

Size: 12ft 2in x 7ft 9in (372 x 235cm).

Antique Ersari Turkmen main carpet from Southern Turkmenistan or Northern Afghanistan.

Circa 1890.

This is a good large size example of an Ersari Turkmen main carpet, the three rows of nine large Ersari guls are separated by well drawn filler elements. The border is of a traditional Ersari design. The carpet has a warm colour palette with reds and burnt orange along with indigo blues. Note the original long kilim ends.

The carpet is in fair condition with un-even wear and medium / low pile. (This is reflected in the price).

The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use such as a dining room or a living room, especially if the country house 'lived with' look is required.

Stock Number: DS-1268.

Physical Dimensions
Height
372cm (146.46")
Width
235cm (92.52")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Ersari Turkmen Carpet to the 1890s.

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SA1230590
Dealers Internal Reference
DS-1268
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Description
Size: 12ft 2in x 7ft 9in (372 x 235cm).

Antique Ersari Turkmen main carpet from Southern Turkmenistan or Northern Afghanistan.

Circa 1890.

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This is a good large size example of an Ersari Turkmen main carpet, the three rows of nine large Ersari guls are separated by well drawn filler elements.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

The border is of a traditional Ersari design. The carpet has a warm colour palette with reds and burnt orange along with indigo blues. Note the original long kilim ends.

fig 1. An antique Ersari Turkmen carpet from circa 1890 featuring repeating octagonal guls across a deep terracotta red wool field with geometric borders.
fig 1. Antique Ersari Turkmen Main Carpet of Classic Tribal Design, Circa 1890.

The carpet is in fair condition with un-even wear and medium / low pile. (This is reflected in the price).

The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use such as a dining room or a living room, especially if the country house 'lived with' look is required.

Stock Number: DS-1268.

Height
372cm (146.46")
Width
235cm (92.52")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Ersari Turkmen Carpet to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1230590
Dealers Internal Ref
DS-1268
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Archive I An antique Ersari Turkmen carpet from circa 1890 featuring repeating octagonal guls across a deep terracotta red wool field with geometric borders.

Antique Ersari Turkmen Main Carpet of Classic Tribal Design, Circa 1890.

Archive II An antique Ersari Turkmen carpet from circa 1890 featuring repeating octagonal guls across a deep terracotta red wool field with geometric borders. View II
Archive III An antique Ersari Turkmen carpet from circa 1890 featuring repeating octagonal guls across a deep terracotta red wool field with geometric borders. View III
Archive IV An antique Ersari Turkmen carpet from circa 1890 featuring repeating octagonal guls across a deep terracotta red wool field with geometric borders. View IV
Archive V An antique Ersari Turkmen carpet from circa 1890 featuring repeating octagonal guls across a deep terracotta red wool field with geometric borders. View V
Archive VI An antique Ersari Turkmen carpet from circa 1890 featuring repeating octagonal guls across a deep terracotta red wool field with geometric borders. View VI
Archive VII An antique Ersari Turkmen carpet from circa 1890 featuring repeating octagonal guls across a deep terracotta red wool field with geometric borders. View VII
Archive VIII An antique Ersari Turkmen carpet from circa 1890 featuring repeating octagonal guls across a deep terracotta red wool field with geometric borders. View VIII
Archive IX An antique Ersari Turkmen carpet from circa 1890 featuring repeating octagonal guls across a deep terracotta red wool field with geometric borders. View IX
Archive X An antique Ersari Turkmen carpet from circa 1890 featuring repeating octagonal guls across a deep terracotta red wool field with geometric borders. View X
Archive XI An antique Ersari Turkmen carpet from circa 1890 featuring repeating octagonal guls across a deep terracotta red wool field with geometric borders. View XI
Archive XII An antique Ersari Turkmen carpet from circa 1890 featuring repeating octagonal guls across a deep terracotta red wool field with geometric borders. View XII
Archive XIII An antique Ersari Turkmen carpet from circa 1890 featuring repeating octagonal guls across a deep terracotta red wool field with geometric borders. View XIII
Archive XIV An antique Ersari Turkmen carpet from circa 1890 featuring repeating octagonal guls across a deep terracotta red wool field with geometric borders. View XIV
Archive XV An antique Ersari Turkmen carpet from circa 1890 featuring repeating octagonal guls across a deep terracotta red wool field with geometric borders. View XV
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An antique Ersari Turkmen carpet from circa 1890 featuring repeating octagonal guls across a deep terracotta red wool field with geometric borders.
ANTIQUE ERSARI TURKMEN MAIN CARPET OF CLASSIC TRIBAL DESIGN, CIRCA 1890.
Ref: SA1230590
An antique Ersari Turkmen carpet from circa 1890 featuring repeating octagonal guls across a deep terracotta red wool field with geometric borders.
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  • ObjectRug
  • Period19th century
  • StyleTurkmen Tribal
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourTerracotta Red
  • MotifsOctagonal gul medallions, Geometric border bands, Stepped motifs, Abrash colour variation
  • SizeH 372 cm (146 in) x W 235 cm (93 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This antique Ersari Turkmen main carpet from 1890 displays a classic tribal style in a large rectangular format measuring 372 cm high by 235 cm wide and 1 cm deep. Hand-knotted from wool with a medium to low pile, the textile shows a terracotta red field patterned with three rows of nine large octagonal gul medallions separated by geometric filler elements and stepped motifs. The warm palette includes burnt orange and indigo blue alongside the red, framed by geometric border bands and finished with original long kilim ends. Uneven wear throughout reflects the age and fair condition of the piece. Suitable for normal domestic use in a living room or dining room, the carpet fits well within an English Country House interior scheme where a lived-in look is desired. Placed on the floor as a room-defining floor covering, it brings traditional tribal warmth and pattern to an interior space.

FAQs

Ersari Turkmen carpets are hand-woven textiles produced by the Ersari tribe, a nomadic group originating from Central Asia. Historically crafted for functional floor coverings within tents, these carpets are recognised by repeating octagonal motifs, known as guls, arranged on deep terracotta or red fields.

Traditional Turkmen carpets are hand-knotted using hand-spun sheep wool for both the pile and foundation. Rich red, brown, and blue shades were historically achieved using natural vegetable dyes derived from madder root, walnut husks, and indigo.

Authentic 19th-century Turkmen carpets feature fine hand-knotted wool construction, symmetrical knots, and subtle colour variations known as abrash caused by small-batch dye preparation. They display traditional geometric gul patterns and a flexible, soft wool handle rather than a stiff synthetic backing.

An antique tribal rug functions as a grounding element, introducing warm tones and geometric structure to timber or stone floors. Interior designers position them in living rooms or studies beneath classic leather or minimalist furniture to provide textural contrast.

To preserve an antique wool carpet, vacuum regularly using suction only without a rotating beater bar to avoid pulling fibres. Rotate the carpet periodically to promote even wear and light exposure, and engage professional rug specialists for periodic cleaning.
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