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Antique Turkmen Carpet of Russian Export Quality, Circa 1900/20.
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Antique Turkmen Carpet of Russian Export Quality, Circa 1900/20.

1900 - 1920
Description

Size: 11ft 1in x 9ft 4in (338 x 285cm).

Old Turkmen carpet of traditional Tekke design, the carpet is of a useful squarish size and has good wool and a rich colour. These carpets are known as Russian Turkmens as they were originally made for export to wealthy Russians.

Circa 1900/20.

The carpet has eight rows of Tekke guls and multiple borders with sunburst and octagon design.

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

The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use. An excellent decorative furnishing carpet.

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

Stock Number: R-2252.

Physical Dimensions
Height
338cm (133.07")
Width
285cm (112.20")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Turkmen Wool Carpet to the 1910s.

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SA891807
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R-2252
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Description
Size: 11ft 1in x 9ft 4in (338 x 285cm).
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Old Turkmen carpet of traditional Tekke design, the carpet is of a useful squarish size and has good wool and a rich colour.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

These carpets are known as Russian Turkmens as they were originally made for export to wealthy Russians.

fig 1. A large antique hand-knotted wool rug featuring repeating geometric gul motifs on a red field surrounded by multiple patterned borders.
fig 1. Antique Turkmen Carpet of Russian Export Quality, Circa 1900/20.

Circa 1900/20.

The carpet has eight rows of Tekke guls and multiple borders with sunburst and octagon design.

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

The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use. An excellent decorative furnishing carpet.

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

Stock Number: R-2252.

Height
338cm (133.07")
Width
285cm (112.20")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Turkmen Wool Carpet to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA891807
Dealers Internal Ref
R-2252
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Antique Turkmen Carpet of Russian Export Quality, Circa 1900/20.

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A large antique hand-knotted wool rug featuring repeating geometric gul motifs on a red field surrounded by multiple patterned borders.
ANTIQUE TURKMEN CARPET OF RUSSIAN EXPORT QUALITY, CIRCA 1900/20.
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Turkmen carpets originate from Central Asia and are distinguished by repeating geometric medallion patterns, known as guls, set against a red ground. Export versions produced from the late nineteenth century were tailored for European and international markets.

These carpets are predominantly hand-knotted using a hand-spun wool pile on a wool or cotton foundation. Dyes derived from natural plant and mineral sources were historically employed to create deep crimson, navy, and dark brown tones.

Authentic pieces display dense hand-knotting, repeated tribal gul motifs, and flatweave end borders. The reverse side reveals detailed knot structure that mirrors the top pattern with slight natural variations.

A red Turkmen carpet provides grounded colour and historical texture when placed beneath neutral modern furniture. The geometric pattern complements both minimalist contemporary rooms and traditional interior schemes.

Vacuum regularly using a low-suction setting without a rotating brush bar to protect the wool pile. Liquid spills should be blotted immediately with an absorbent dry cloth, and professional rug cleaning should be used for deeper maintenance.
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