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Antique Turkmen Carpet, Kizyl Ayak Tribe, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.
For sale by Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
for sale €4,095     $4,445
£3,500
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Antique Turkmen Carpet, Kizyl Ayak Tribe, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.

19th century
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Acquired recently 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").

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

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

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SA1234669
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Acquired recently 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 Tribal Rug to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1234669
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 hand-knotted Turkmen wool carpet featuring repeating octagonal tribal gul motifs in shades of deep red, navy blue, ivory, and terracotta within geometric borders.
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Archive I An antique hand-knotted Turkmen wool carpet featuring repeating octagonal tribal gul motifs in shades of deep red, navy blue, ivory, and terracotta within geometric borders.

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

Archive II An antique hand-knotted Turkmen wool carpet featuring repeating octagonal tribal gul motifs in shades of deep red, navy blue, ivory, and terracotta within geometric borders. View II
Archive III An antique hand-knotted Turkmen wool carpet featuring repeating octagonal tribal gul motifs in shades of deep red, navy blue, ivory, and terracotta within geometric borders. View III
Archive IV An antique hand-knotted Turkmen wool carpet featuring repeating octagonal tribal gul motifs in shades of deep red, navy blue, ivory, and terracotta within geometric borders. View IV
Archive V An antique hand-knotted Turkmen wool carpet featuring repeating octagonal tribal gul motifs in shades of deep red, navy blue, ivory, and terracotta within geometric borders. View V
Archive VI An antique hand-knotted Turkmen wool carpet featuring repeating octagonal tribal gul motifs in shades of deep red, navy blue, ivory, and terracotta within geometric borders. View VI
Archive VII An antique hand-knotted Turkmen wool carpet featuring repeating octagonal tribal gul motifs in shades of deep red, navy blue, ivory, and terracotta within geometric borders. View VII
Archive VIII An antique hand-knotted Turkmen wool carpet featuring repeating octagonal tribal gul motifs in shades of deep red, navy blue, ivory, and terracotta within geometric borders. View VIII
Archive IX An antique hand-knotted Turkmen wool carpet featuring repeating octagonal tribal gul motifs in shades of deep red, navy blue, ivory, and terracotta within geometric borders. View IX
Archive X An antique hand-knotted Turkmen wool carpet featuring repeating octagonal tribal gul motifs in shades of deep red, navy blue, ivory, and terracotta within geometric borders. View X
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An antique hand-knotted Turkmen wool carpet featuring repeating octagonal tribal gul motifs in shades of deep red, navy blue, ivory, and terracotta within geometric borders.
Antique Turkmen Carpet, Kizyl Ayak Tribe, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.
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An antique hand-knotted Turkmen wool carpet featuring repeating octagonal tribal gul motifs in shades of deep red, navy blue, ivory, and terracotta within geometric borders.
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Kizyl Ayak rugs are tribal weavings produced by the Kizyl Ayak group of the Turkmen people in Central Asia. They are predominantly crafted with deep red or terracotta wool fields and showcase repeating octagonal crest motifs, known as gols, structured in structured vertical columns.

Authentic Turkmen carpets are hand-knotted using locally sourced sheep wool for both the pile and the underlying warp and weft foundation. The yarn is historically coloured using natural plant and mineral dyes, resulting in rich madder reds, dark blues, and earthy brown tones.

Authentic pieces exhibit dense hand-knotting with asymmetrical or symmetrical wool knots visible on the back of the weave. They display characteristic heraldic tribal gols, wool selvedges, and natural variation in dye shades throughout the pile.

A dark red tribal carpet acts as a foundational anchor on neutral hardwood, parquet, or flagstone flooring. It integrates seamlessly alongside dark mahogany furniture, natural leather upholstery, or understated modern minimalist decorative elements.

Vacuum the rug regularly without a rotating brush bar to prevent fibre damage. Spot clean spills immediately with clean water and a mild detergent, and employ professional specialist rug cleaning periodically to preserve the natural wool fibres.
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