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Antique Rug by the Tekke Turkmen, Full Pile, Circa 1900.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
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Antique Rug by the Tekke Turkmen, Full Pile, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920
Description

Size: 5ft 5in x 4ft 2in (161 x 128cm).

Antique rug by the Tekke Turkmen.

Circa 1900.

A rug with exceptionally soft wool with a very 'silky' feel.

A very deep rich red which really shines.

Excellent condition, slight wear, full pile.

Hand washed and ready for use or display.

Ref: R-372.

Physical Dimensions
Height
161cm (63.39")
Width
128cm (50.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Tekke Turkmen Rug to the 1900s.

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SA74548
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R-372
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Description
Size: 5ft 5in x 4ft 2in (161 x 128cm).

Antique rug by the Tekke Turkmen.

Circa 1900.

A rug with exceptionally soft wool with a very 'silky' feel.

A very deep rich red which really shines.

Excellent condition, slight wear, full pile.

Hand washed and ready for use or display.

Ref: R-372.

Height
161cm (63.39")
Width
128cm (50.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Tekke Turkmen Rug to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA74548
Dealers Internal Ref
R-372
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
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A hand-knotted Tekke Turkmen wool rug featuring repeating octagonal gul motifs on a deep red ground with geometric borders and fringed ends.
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Archive I A hand-knotted Tekke Turkmen wool rug featuring repeating octagonal gul motifs on a deep red ground with geometric borders and fringed ends.

Antique Rug by the Tekke Turkmen, Full Pile, Circa 1900.

Archive II A hand-knotted Tekke Turkmen wool rug featuring repeating octagonal gul motifs on a deep red ground with geometric borders and fringed ends. View II
Archive III A hand-knotted Tekke Turkmen wool rug featuring repeating octagonal gul motifs on a deep red ground with geometric borders and fringed ends. View III
Archive IV A hand-knotted Tekke Turkmen wool rug featuring repeating octagonal gul motifs on a deep red ground with geometric borders and fringed ends. View IV
Archive V A hand-knotted Tekke Turkmen wool rug featuring repeating octagonal gul motifs on a deep red ground with geometric borders and fringed ends. View V
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A hand-knotted Tekke Turkmen wool rug featuring repeating octagonal gul motifs on a deep red ground with geometric borders and fringed ends.
ANTIQUE RUG BY THE TEKKE TURKMEN, FULL PILE, CIRCA 1900.
Ref: SA74548
A hand-knotted Tekke Turkmen wool rug featuring repeating octagonal gul motifs on a deep red ground with geometric borders and fringed ends.
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Tekke Turkmen rugs originate from the nomadic Tekke tribe of Central Asia, historically woven across regions of modern-day Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. These weavings served functional tribal purposes and are noted for their disciplined repeating octagonal motifs, often referred to as Bokhara patterns in the Western market.

These rugs are woven using hand-spun wool for both the pile and the warp/weft structure. Dyes were derived from natural vegetable sources, primarily madder root to produce deep red tones, and the knots were tied tightly by hand using asymmetrical or symmetrical knotting techniques.

Authentic pieces display finely woven wool structures with tight, dense knots and geometric rows of Tekke guls. The reverse side reveals precise hand-knotting rather than uniform machine backing, and older examples demonstrate subtle colour variations known as abrash caused by hand-dyed wool batches.

A dark red tribal rug anchors living spaces by providing a rich visual foundation beneath neutral furniture or dark wood dining sets. It complements modern minimalist rooms by adding geometric structure or integrates seamlessly into traditional, library-style interiors.

Routine maintenance requires gentle vacuuming using suction only to avoid catching the hand-woven fringes or pile. Professional specialist cleaning is recommended for deep dirt removal, and placing a cushioned underlay beneath the rug prevents slippage and reduces friction wear.
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