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Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Dowry' Rug, Turkmenistan, Central Asia
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Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Dowry' Rug, Turkmenistan, Central Asia

19th century
Sold 1 January 1900 · Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
This “Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Dowry' Rug, Turkmenistan, Central Asia” found a buyer.

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Description

The small, squarish and very finely knotted rugs of the Tekke Turkmen tribes were often made as an important part of the bride's dowry. The rug reflected the quality of work she could attain and would hopefully, impress her future husband! Often, the young couple would stand on the rug at their wedding ceremony and afterwards, the rug was presented to the bridegroom along with the rest of her dowry. This fantastic little 19th century rug is in mint condition with beautiful, velvety woollen pile and magenta-silk selvedges.

Size: 1.20m x 1.04m (4' 0" x 3' 5").

Physical Dimensions
Height
120cm (47.24")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this piece to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA137361
Dealers Internal Reference
BM486
Dealers Notes

Viewing by appointment only.

Description
The small, squarish and very finely knotted rugs of the Tekke Turkmen tribes were often made as an important part of the bride's dowry. The rug reflected the quality of work she could attain and would hopefully, impress her future husband! Often, the young couple would stand on the rug at their wedding ceremony and afterwards, the rug was presented to the bridegroom along with the rest of her dowry.
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This fantastic little 19th century rug is in mint condition with beautiful, velvety woollen pile and magenta-silk selvedges.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Size: 1.20m x 1.04m (4' 0" x 3' 5").

Height
120cm (47.24")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this piece to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA137361
Dealers Internal Ref
BM486
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.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets Profile Page

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North Cotswolds
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/rugmac
Verified Since Oct 2011
Items For Sale 113
Items Sold 1,073
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Verified Since Oct 2011
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Location: North Cotswolds , Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
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Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Dowry' Rug, Turkmenistan, Central Asia
Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Dowry' Rug, Turkmenistan, Central Asia
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Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Dowry' Rug, Turkmenistan, Central Asia
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  • Period19th century
  • SizeH 120 cm (47 in) x W 104 cm (41 in)
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