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Antique Kizyl Ayak Turkmen Main Carpet, Outstanding Condition, Circa 1880.
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Antique Kizyl Ayak Turkmen Main Carpet, Outstanding Condition, Circa 1880.

19th century
Description

Size: 11ft 4in x 7ft 10in (345 x 238cm).

Antique Kizyl Ayak Ersari Turkmen main carpet with the ‘tauk nuska’ ’ gul design; each segment of the gul contains two double headed birds.

Circa 1880.

The carpet has a soft red ground colour which gives the carpet a very warm look, the border is of a classic Kizyl Ayak design. Note the very long kilim end finishes. The carpet is of very fine tight weave with soft glossy wool.

The carpet is in excellent condition with very slight even wear with good pile.

The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.

The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use.

Stock Number: R-1952.

Physical Dimensions
Height
345cm (135.83")
Width
238cm (93.70")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Turkmen Main Carpet to the 1880s.

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SA688517
Dealers Internal Reference
R-1952
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Description
Size: 11ft 4in x 7ft 10in (345 x 238cm).
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Antique Kizyl Ayak Ersari Turkmen main carpet with the ‘tauk nuska’ ’ gul design; each segment of the gul contains two double headed birds.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

Circa 1880.

The carpet has a soft red ground colour which gives the carpet a very warm look, the border is of a classic Kizyl Ayak design. Note the very long kilim end finishes. The carpet is of very fine tight weave with soft glossy wool.

fig 1. An antique red hand-knotted wool carpet displaying repeated octagonal gul motifs, geometric borders, and woven flatweave ends.
fig 1. Antique Kizyl Ayak Turkmen Main Carpet, Outstanding Condition, Circa 1880.

The carpet is in excellent condition with very slight even wear with good pile.

The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.

The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use.

Stock Number: R-1952.

Height
345cm (135.83")
Width
238cm (93.70")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Turkmen Main Carpet to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA688517
Dealers Internal Ref
R-1952
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
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Specialists in antique carpets, rugs & runners. Professional cleaning, repairs & restoration.

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Archive I An antique red hand-knotted wool carpet displaying repeated octagonal gul motifs, geometric borders, and woven flatweave ends.

Antique Kizyl Ayak Turkmen Main Carpet, Outstanding Condition, Circa 1880.

Archive II An antique red hand-knotted wool carpet displaying repeated octagonal gul motifs, geometric borders, and woven flatweave ends. View II
Archive III An antique red hand-knotted wool carpet displaying repeated octagonal gul motifs, geometric borders, and woven flatweave ends. View III
Archive IV An antique red hand-knotted wool carpet displaying repeated octagonal gul motifs, geometric borders, and woven flatweave ends. View IV
Archive V An antique red hand-knotted wool carpet displaying repeated octagonal gul motifs, geometric borders, and woven flatweave ends. View V
Archive VI An antique red hand-knotted wool carpet displaying repeated octagonal gul motifs, geometric borders, and woven flatweave ends. View VI
Archive VII An antique red hand-knotted wool carpet displaying repeated octagonal gul motifs, geometric borders, and woven flatweave ends. View VII
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Archive XII An antique red hand-knotted wool carpet displaying repeated octagonal gul motifs, geometric borders, and woven flatweave ends. View XII
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An antique red hand-knotted wool carpet displaying repeated octagonal gul motifs, geometric borders, and woven flatweave ends.
ANTIQUE KIZYL AYAK TURKMEN MAIN CARPET, OUTSTANDING CONDITION, CIRCA 1880.
Ref: SA688517
An antique red hand-knotted wool carpet displaying repeated octagonal gul motifs, geometric borders, and woven flatweave ends.
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  • ObjectRugs & Carpets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleTurkmen Tribal
  • MaterialWool, Natural Dyes
  • ColourRed
  • MotifsOctagonal guls, Geometric border pattern, Flatweave kilim ends, Madder red field
  • SizeH 345 cm (136 in) x W 238 cm (94 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This antique Kizyl Ayak Ersari Turkmen main carpet dates from circa 1880 and exemplifies traditional Turkmen tribal rug-making. Hand-knotted from soft glossy wool dyed with natural madder red, the piece displays a soft red ground colour complemented by a classic geometric border pattern, repeated octagonal tauk nuska gul motifs enclosing double-headed birds, and very long flatweave kilim ends. The fine tight weave exhibits a very slight even wear with good pile and visible woven fringe details along the edges. Measuring 345 cm high, 238 cm wide, and 1 cm deep, this large floor covering suits normal domestic use in a gentleman's library, living room, or study. The carpet provides warmth and colour underfoot while anchoring traditional or eclectic interior schemes.

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Turkmen Kizyl Ayak carpets are woven by the Kizyl Ayak subgroup of the Turkmen people in Central Asia. They are distinguished by structured rows of repeating octagonal medallions, known as guls, woven in deep madder red, dark navy blue, and natural ivory tones.

Traditional Turkmen carpets are hand-knotted using locally sourced hand-spun sheep wool for both the pile and the foundation. Dyes are derived from natural organic sources, such as madder root for deep reds and indigo for blues.

Authentic 19th-century tribal carpets show natural dye variations (abrash), fine hand-knotted construction, pliable hand-spun wool warps, and traditional geometric iconography specific to tribal weaver clans.

A large red tribal carpet anchors a living room or study by providing architectural balance against modern neutral furniture, polished wood floors, or stone hearths.

Vacuum without a rotating brush bar, rotate regularly to ensure even wear, address spills immediately with a clean dry cloth, and utilize professional specialist rug cleaners for deep cleaning.
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