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Antique Tekke Turkmen "Wedding Dowry" Rug. Circa 1880.135cm X 128cm.
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Antique Tekke Turkmen "Wedding Dowry" Rug. Circa 1880.135cm X 128cm.

19th century
Description

A FINE LAST QUARTER 19TH CENTURY TEKKE RUG KNOWN AS WEDDING OR DOWRY PIECES MADE AND GIVEN TO THE BRIDE IN TURKMENISTAN CULTURE.

THIS IS A NICE EXAMPLE OF IT'S TYPE WITH LOW EVEN PILE,FULL FRINGES AND READY TO DISPLAY OR USE.

OVER 25 IMAGES OF RUG. HAND WASHED & DUSTED.

4 FOOT 5 INCHES BY 4 FOOT 2 INCHES. 135CM X 128CM. AT WIDEST POINTS. FRINGES NOT MEASURED IN SIZE. FINE VELVETY WOOL PILE HAND KNOTTED ONTO WOOL FOUNDATIONS.

PRICE A VERY REASONABLE £599 GBP

BANK TRANSFERS,VIEWINGS,DISCUSSIONS,ETC ALL WELCOMED.

CAB 635.

stock reduction price to £350

Date of Manufacture

Country House and Eastern Interiors has dated this Antique Tekke Turkmen Rug to the 1880s.

Independent Date Guide ID 07655047
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques Date1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1880s:
Hand-knotted wool pile on wool warps: traditional Turkmen weaving.
Four rows of major Tekke guls: standard arrangement for a small carpet.
Madder ground with vivid magenta accents: dyes in use from the 1880s.
Wool selvedges and kilim end skirts: intact original construction.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
135cm (53.15")
Width
128cm (50.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA950721
Dealers Internal Reference
CAB 635
Dealers Notes

Constantly sourcing unusual quality tribal rugs & carpets at trade prices by comparison.

Description
A FINE LAST QUARTER 19TH CENTURY TEKKE RUG KNOWN AS WEDDING OR DOWRY PIECES MADE AND GIVEN TO THE BRIDE IN TURKMENISTAN CULTURE.

THIS IS A NICE EXAMPLE OF IT'S TYPE WITH LOW EVEN PILE,FULL FRINGES AND READY TO DISPLAY OR USE.

fig 1. An antique Tekke Turkmen hand-knotted wool rug featuring repeating geometric gul patterns across a deep red field framed by multiple ornamental borders.
fig 1. Antique Tekke Turkmen "Wedding Dowry" Rug. Circa 1880.135cm X 128cm.

OVER 25 IMAGES OF RUG. HAND WASHED & DUSTED.

4 FOOT 5 INCHES BY 4 FOOT 2 INCHES. 135CM X 128CM. AT WIDEST POINTS. FRINGES NOT MEASURED IN SIZE. FINE VELVETY WOOL PILE HAND KNOTTED ONTO WOOL FOUNDATIONS.

PRICE A VERY REASONABLE £599 GBP

BANK TRANSFERS,VIEWINGS,DISCUSSIONS,ETC ALL WELCOMED.

CAB 635.

stock reduction price to £350

Date of Manufacture

Country House and Eastern Interiors has dated this Antique Tekke Turkmen Rug to the 1880s.

Independent Date Report ID 07655047
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques dating1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1880s:
Hand-knotted wool pile on wool warps: traditional Turkmen weaving.
Four rows of major Tekke guls: standard arrangement for a small carpet.
Madder ground with vivid magenta accents: dyes in use from the 1880s.
Wool selvedges and kilim end skirts: intact original construction.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
135cm (53.15")
Width
128cm (50.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA950721
Dealers Internal Ref
CAB 635
Country House and Eastern Interiors
Country House and Eastern Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2018

Constantly sourcing scarce tribal rugs & carpets,some howard & sons seating

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Archive I An antique Tekke Turkmen hand-knotted wool rug featuring repeating geometric gul patterns across a deep red field framed by multiple ornamental borders.

Antique Tekke Turkmen "Wedding Dowry" Rug. Circa 1880.135cm X 128cm.

Archive II An antique Tekke Turkmen hand-knotted wool rug featuring repeating geometric gul patterns across a deep red field framed by multiple ornamental borders. View II
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An antique Tekke Turkmen hand-knotted wool rug featuring repeating geometric gul patterns across a deep red field framed by multiple ornamental borders.
Antique Tekke Turkmen "Wedding Dowry" Rug. Circa 1880.135CM X 128CM.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectRugs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleCentral Asian Tribal
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourDeep Red
  • MotifsRepeating Tekke gul, Geometric borders, Fringed ends, Symmetrical layout
  • SizeH 135 cm (53 in) x W 128 cm (50 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This antique Central Asian tribal rug originates from the last quarter of the 19th century and belongs to the Tekke Turkmen tradition of wedding dowry pieces. Hand-knotted from fine velvety wool on wool foundations, the textile displays a low even pile, full fringes at both ends, and a symmetrical layout. The deep red field is covered with repeating geometric gul patterns, framed by multiple ornamental borders in shades of blue, cream, and darker red. Signs of age include a weathered, low pile across the field.Measuring 135 cm high by 128 cm wide, the rug functions well in a gentleman's library or study as a floor covering placed in the centre of the room or under light furniture. It provides a warm historical accent to traditional or eclectic interiors while remaining ready for everyday use.

FAQs

A Tekke Turkmen wedding rug is a hand-knotted textile traditionally crafted by women of the Tekke tribe in Central Asia as part of a dowry. These pieces typically feature repeating geometric gul motifs set against a rich madder red field.

Tekke rugs are hand-knotted using hand-spun sheep wool on a wool warp and weft, often incorporating natural vegetable dyes to create shades of deep red, navy, and cream. They feature fine asymmetrical knots that allow for precise, intricate geometric patterns.

Authentic 19th-century Tekke rugs exhibit natural dye variation, a supple wool foundation, and distinct tribal gul proportions with fine knot density. Inspecting the back reveals asymmetric knot construction and clear pattern definition rather than synthetic uniformity.

A red tribal rug introduces warmth and texture to contemporary spaces, acting as a focal point in living areas or beneath neutral-toned furniture. Its rich geometric patterns complement both traditional wooden antiques and minimal modern decor.

Vacuum an antique wool rug regularly using a low-suction setting without a rotating beater bar to prevent fibre damage. Address spills immediately by blotting with a clean cloth and consult a professional textile restorer for deep cleaning.
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