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Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Wedding Dowry' Rug, Circa 1900.
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Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Wedding Dowry' Rug, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920
Description

Size:4ft 7in x 4ft 1in (140 x 125cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of fine weave and small square size.

Circa 1900.

These rugs are considered to be ‘dowry’ weavings used by the Turkmen bride on her wedding day.

This example has 4 rows of 10 Tekke guls, the main border is of the star in octagon with sunburst design. Note the use of cochineal dye throughout the rug.

The rug has very fine soft wool with excellent colour.

The rug is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and almost full pile.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Stock Number: R-2321.

Physical Dimensions
Height
140cm (55.12")
Width
125cm (49.21")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

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

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SA955373
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R-2321
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Description
Size:4ft 7in x 4ft 1in (140 x 125cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of fine weave and small square size.

Circa 1900.

These rugs are considered to be ‘dowry’ weavings used by the Turkmen bride on her wedding day.

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This example has 4 rows of 10 Tekke guls, the main border is of the star in octagon with sunburst design.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

Note the use of cochineal dye throughout the rug.

fig 1. A rectangular hand-knotted Tekke Turkmen wool rug featuring repeated geometric primary guls on a deep red field surrounded by multi-band borders.
fig 1. Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Wedding Dowry' Rug, Circa 1900.

The rug has very fine soft wool with excellent colour.

The rug is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and almost full pile.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Stock Number: R-2321.

Height
140cm (55.12")
Width
125cm (49.21")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA955373
Dealers Internal Ref
R-2321
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Archive I A rectangular hand-knotted Tekke Turkmen wool rug featuring repeated geometric primary guls on a deep red field surrounded by multi-band borders.

ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN 'WEDDING DOWRY' RUG, CIRCA 1900.

Archive II A rectangular hand-knotted Tekke Turkmen wool rug featuring repeated geometric primary guls on a deep red field surrounded by multi-band borders. View II
Archive III A rectangular hand-knotted Tekke Turkmen wool rug featuring repeated geometric primary guls on a deep red field surrounded by multi-band borders. View III
Archive IV A rectangular hand-knotted Tekke Turkmen wool rug featuring repeated geometric primary guls on a deep red field surrounded by multi-band borders. View IV
Archive V A rectangular hand-knotted Tekke Turkmen wool rug featuring repeated geometric primary guls on a deep red field surrounded by multi-band borders. View V
Archive VI A rectangular hand-knotted Tekke Turkmen wool rug featuring repeated geometric primary guls on a deep red field surrounded by multi-band borders. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular hand-knotted Tekke Turkmen wool rug featuring repeated geometric primary guls on a deep red field surrounded by multi-band borders. View VII
Archive VIII A rectangular hand-knotted Tekke Turkmen wool rug featuring repeated geometric primary guls on a deep red field surrounded by multi-band borders. View VIII
Archive IX A rectangular hand-knotted Tekke Turkmen wool rug featuring repeated geometric primary guls on a deep red field surrounded by multi-band borders. View IX
Archive X A rectangular hand-knotted Tekke Turkmen wool rug featuring repeated geometric primary guls on a deep red field surrounded by multi-band borders. View X
Archive XI A rectangular hand-knotted Tekke Turkmen wool rug featuring repeated geometric primary guls on a deep red field surrounded by multi-band borders. View XI
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A rectangular hand-knotted Tekke Turkmen wool rug featuring repeated geometric primary guls on a deep red field surrounded by multi-band borders.
ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN 'WEDDING DOWRY' RUG, CIRCA 1900.
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Tekke Turkmen rugs originate from nomadic tribes in Central Asia and are characterised by repeating geometric octagonal medallions, known as guls, set against a rich red background field.

These carpets are constructed using hand-spun wool for both the pile and foundation, coloured with natural vegetable dyes such as madder root, and hand-knotted using fine symmetrical or asymmetrical knots.

Authenticity is identified by hand-bound edge selvedges, natural dye variations known as abrash, high knot density, flexible wool foundations, and precise geometric symmetry in the primary gul motifs.

A Turkmen rug serves as a foundational textile on timber or stone floors, pairing well with dark wood furniture, leather upholstery, or neutral contemporary schemes to provide visual weight.

Preservation requires regular suction vacuuming without a rotating beater bar, immediate spot cleaning with cold water, periodic rotation to balance wear, and professional specialist cleaning.
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