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Antique Tekke Turkmen Main Carpet, 4 X 10 Guls, Superb Colour & Condition, Circa 1860.
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Antique Tekke Turkmen Main Carpet, 4 X 10 Guls, Superb Colour & Condition, Circa 1860.

19th century
Description

Size: 9ft 5in x 6ft 7in (287 x 200cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen main carpet with 4 rows of 10 guls.

Circa 1860.

An excellent Tekke main carpet of small room size, the clear madder red field has well drawn large round Tekke guls. The border is of the sunburst and octogen design. Note the piled elem panels at each end with a simple stripe design.

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

Both ends retain the original large piled elem panel end finishes.

The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.

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

Stock Number: H-987. (H-333).

Physical Dimensions
Height
287cm (112.99")
Width
200cm (78.74")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Tekke Turkmen Main Carpet to the 1860s.

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SA708909
Dealers Internal Reference
H-987 (H-333).
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Description
Size: 9ft 5in x 6ft 7in (287 x 200cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen main carpet with 4 rows of 10 guls.

Circa 1860.

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An excellent Tekke main carpet of small room size, the clear madder red field has well drawn large round Tekke guls.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

The border is of the sunburst and octogen design. Note the piled elem panels at each end with a simple stripe design.

fig 1. A large hand-knotted antique Tekke Turkmen main carpet in deep red featuring a four by ten grid of octagonal gul motifs framed by detailed geometric borders.
fig 1. Antique Tekke Turkmen Main Carpet, 4 X 10 Guls, Superb Colour & Condition, Circa 1860.

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

Both ends retain the original large piled elem panel end finishes.

The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.

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

Stock Number: H-987. (H-333).

Height
287cm (112.99")
Width
200cm (78.74")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Tekke Turkmen Main Carpet to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA708909
Dealers Internal Ref
H-987 (H-333).
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
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Specialists in antique carpets, rugs & runners. Professional cleaning, repairs & restoration.

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Archive I A large hand-knotted antique Tekke Turkmen main carpet in deep red featuring a four by ten grid of octagonal gul motifs framed by detailed geometric borders.

Antique Tekke Turkmen Main Carpet, 4 X 10 Guls, Superb Colour & Condition, Circa 1860.

Archive II A large hand-knotted antique Tekke Turkmen main carpet in deep red featuring a four by ten grid of octagonal gul motifs framed by detailed geometric borders. View II
Archive III A large hand-knotted antique Tekke Turkmen main carpet in deep red featuring a four by ten grid of octagonal gul motifs framed by detailed geometric borders. View III
Archive IV A large hand-knotted antique Tekke Turkmen main carpet in deep red featuring a four by ten grid of octagonal gul motifs framed by detailed geometric borders. View IV
Archive V A large hand-knotted antique Tekke Turkmen main carpet in deep red featuring a four by ten grid of octagonal gul motifs framed by detailed geometric borders. View V
Archive VI A large hand-knotted antique Tekke Turkmen main carpet in deep red featuring a four by ten grid of octagonal gul motifs framed by detailed geometric borders. View VI
Archive VII A large hand-knotted antique Tekke Turkmen main carpet in deep red featuring a four by ten grid of octagonal gul motifs framed by detailed geometric borders. View VII
Archive VIII A large hand-knotted antique Tekke Turkmen main carpet in deep red featuring a four by ten grid of octagonal gul motifs framed by detailed geometric borders. View VIII
Archive IX A large hand-knotted antique Tekke Turkmen main carpet in deep red featuring a four by ten grid of octagonal gul motifs framed by detailed geometric borders. View IX
Archive X A large hand-knotted antique Tekke Turkmen main carpet in deep red featuring a four by ten grid of octagonal gul motifs framed by detailed geometric borders. View X
Archive XI A large hand-knotted antique Tekke Turkmen main carpet in deep red featuring a four by ten grid of octagonal gul motifs framed by detailed geometric borders. View XI
Archive XII A large hand-knotted antique Tekke Turkmen main carpet in deep red featuring a four by ten grid of octagonal gul motifs framed by detailed geometric borders. View XII
Archive XIII A large hand-knotted antique Tekke Turkmen main carpet in deep red featuring a four by ten grid of octagonal gul motifs framed by detailed geometric borders. View XIII
Archive XIV A large hand-knotted antique Tekke Turkmen main carpet in deep red featuring a four by ten grid of octagonal gul motifs framed by detailed geometric borders. View XIV
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A large hand-knotted antique Tekke Turkmen main carpet in deep red featuring a four by ten grid of octagonal gul motifs framed by detailed geometric borders.
ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN MAIN CARPET, 4 X 10 GULS, SUPERB COLOUR & CONDITION, CIRCA 1860.
Ref: SA708909
A large hand-knotted antique Tekke Turkmen main carpet in deep red featuring a four by ten grid of octagonal gul motifs framed by detailed geometric borders.
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  • ObjectRug
  • Period19th century
  • StyleTurkmen
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourDeep Red
  • MotifsTekke gul motifs, Octagonal geometry, Elem skirts, Geometric borders
  • SizeH 287 cm (113 in) x W 200 cm (79 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This large hand-knotted wool rug from circa 1860 follows the Turkmen style, presented as a main carpet featuring a deep red madder field. The surface displays a four by ten grid of octagonal Tekke gul motifs, framed by detailed geometric borders with sunburst and octogen designs, along with piled elem panels at each end showing a simple stripe design in dark blue and white tones. Additional visual elements include fringed ends, slight even wear across the pile, and subtle variations in the deep red dye. Measuring 287 cm high by 200 cm wide with a 1 cm depth, this antique piece is of small room size. Suitable for normal domestic use, this carpet works well as a floor covering in a traditional study, a gentleman's library, or a formal living space. The hand-washed wool construction makes it practical for placement in rooms with regular foot traffic. The balanced geometric composition grounds a seating area or anchors a central floor space in period or eclectic interiors.

FAQs

Tekke Turkmen main carpets are traditional hand-knotted textiles created by the Tekke tribe of Central Asia, historically used as primary floor coverings in nomadic yurts and characterised by repeating octagonal motifs known as guls.

These carpets are hand-knotted using hand-spun wool for both the pile and the foundation, dyed primarily with natural plant and mineral dyes to produce rich red, madder, indigo, and ivory shades.

Authentic 19th-century Tekke carpets demonstrate high knot density, flexible wool foundations, a dark red to terracotta field, primary Tekke guls arranged in structured rows, and decorative end skirts known as elem.

A deep red Turkmen carpet introduces texture and historic balance to modern interiors, working effectively beneath neutral modern seating, minimalist dining tables, or within dark wood-panelled rooms.

Maintain an antique wool carpet by vacuuming gently without a rotating brush, rotating the piece regularly to ensure balanced exposure, using a non-slip underlay, and commissioning specialist dry rug cleaning for stain removal.
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