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188 X 298cm Mid 19th Century Tekke Turkoman Main Carpet
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188 X 298cm Mid 19th Century Tekke Turkoman Main Carpet

19th century
For Sale by James Cohen Antique Carpets (Reserved for a buyer)
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Apart from the faded old repair running up the middle of this gorgeous old rug, the condition is surprisingly good, with those beautiful, fine flat woven ends. Those are normally the first thing to disappear on these early carpets as they are delicate. The pile height is excellent allover, the structure is supple and the 'handle' is pure joy. Velvety pile, a beautiful collectors item, or for anybody who enjoys quality that can no longer be recreated. These used to trade for multiple thousands of pounds, even in damaged condition, here I am offering a jewel at a great entry level price. Dusty, would benefit from cleaning which I can do but will cost £352.50 inc VAT

6'2" x 9'9" including the kilim ends

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James Cohen Antique Carpets has dated this Tekke Turkoman Main Carpet to the 1850s.

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My lifelong passion is for the most beautiful handwoven, antique rugs, carpets and textiles made by mankind. Feel free to chat to me at any time, with any questions you may have about cleaning or repairs, sourcing a specific size or colour combination, I'm here to help.

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Apart from the faded old repair running up the middle of this gorgeous old rug, the condition is surprisingly good, with those beautiful, fine flat woven ends. Those are normally the first thing to disappear on these early carpets as they are delicate. The pile height is excellent allover, the structure is supple and the 'handle' is pure joy.
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Velvety pile, a beautiful collectors item, or for anybody who enjoys quality that can no longer be recreated.
James Cohen Antique Carpets

These used to trade for multiple thousands of pounds, even in damaged condition, here I am offering a jewel at a great entry level price. Dusty, would benefit from cleaning which I can do but will cost £352.50 inc VAT

6'2" x 9'9" including the kilim ends

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James Cohen Antique Carpets has dated this Tekke Turkoman Main Carpet to the 1850s.

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James Cohen Antique Carpets
James Cohen Antique Carpets
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Specialist in antique rugs, carpets and textiles 16th-19th centuries

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A large mid-19th century Tekke Turkoman hand-knotted wool main carpet featuring repeating geometric gol motifs on a deep red field with woven borders.
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Archive I A large mid-19th century Tekke Turkoman hand-knotted wool main carpet featuring repeating geometric gol motifs on a deep red field with woven borders.

188 X 298cm Mid 19th Century Tekke Turkoman Main Carpet

Archive II A large mid-19th century Tekke Turkoman hand-knotted wool main carpet featuring repeating geometric gol motifs on a deep red field with woven borders. View II
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Archive IV A large mid-19th century Tekke Turkoman hand-knotted wool main carpet featuring repeating geometric gol motifs on a deep red field with woven borders. View IV
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Archive VI A large mid-19th century Tekke Turkoman hand-knotted wool main carpet featuring repeating geometric gol motifs on a deep red field with woven borders. View VI
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A large mid-19th century Tekke Turkoman hand-knotted wool main carpet featuring repeating geometric gol motifs on a deep red field with woven borders.
188 x 298cm Mid 19th Century Tekke Turkoman Main Carpet
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  • ObjectCarpets & Rugs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleTekke Turkoman
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourDeep Red
  • MotifsTekke gol motifs, Geometric border bands, Woven flat-weave elem ends

This mid-nineteenth century Tekke Turkoman main carpet is hand-knotted from wool in a deep red colourway. The field displays repeating geometric Tekke gol motifs enclosed by geometric border bands, complemented by woven flat-weave elem ends. The wool pile is velvety and thick all over, accompanied by a faded old repair running vertically up the middle and a dusty surface finish requiring a professional clean. It measures 188 cm by 298 cm. Display this collectible textile floor covering prominently on the floor of a gentleman's library, a study or a drawing room to anchor the space with traditional tribal pattern and texture.

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A Tekke Turkoman main carpet, or haly, was the largest and most valuable textile produced by the nomadic Tekke tribe of Central Asia. These carpets feature repeating octagonal motifs known as gols arranged in a structured grid across a deep red or terracotta field, bordered by intricate geometric bands.

Traditional Turkoman carpets were hand-knotted using locally sourced, hand-spun wool for both the pile and the foundation. Dyes were derived from natural organic materials such as madder root for reds and indigo for blues, using tight asymmetric knotting techniques that produced a dense, durable pile.

Authentic 19th-century pieces display soft natural dye variations, fine wool pile with a silky sheen, and precise Tekke gols containing specific interior quadrant details. Later commercial reproductions often exhibit chemical dyes, stiffer handles, or standardized machine-like symmetry.

A rich red Turkoman carpet serves as a grounding element in traditional, eclectic, or modern spaces. It pairs effectively with dark wood furniture, neutral linen upholstery, or contemporary minimalist architecture by adding visual texture and warmth.

Vacuum gently using a suction-only setting without a rotating beater bar to prevent pile damage. Professional cleaning should be carried out by specialists experienced in hand-knotted wool textiles using pH-balanced, non-abrasive methods.
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