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Old Tekke Turkmen Rug, Rows of Small Animals, Circa 1920/30.
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Old Tekke Turkmen Rug, Rows of Small Animals, Circa 1920/30.

1900 - 1920
Sold 2 May 2025 · Cotswold Oriental Rugs
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Description

Size: 6ft 2in x 4ft 6in (188 x 136cm).

Old Tekke Turkmen rug of excellent design and colour, traditional design with good colour.

Circa 1920/30.

The rug has a traditional Tekke gul design with 3 rows of 11 guls on a red ground. Note the row of small animals at each end of the rug.

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

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

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

Stock Number: R-2135.

Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Turkmen Rug to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
188cm (74.02")
Width
136cm (53.54")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
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SA968953
Dealers Internal Reference
R-2135
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Description
Size: 6ft 2in x 4ft 6in (188 x 136cm).

Old Tekke Turkmen rug of excellent design and colour, traditional design with good colour.

Circa 1920/30.

The rug has a traditional Tekke gul design with 3 rows of 11 guls on a red ground. Note the row of small animals at each end of the rug.

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

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

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

Stock Number: R-2135.

Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Turkmen Rug to the 1920s.

Height
188cm (74.02")
Width
136cm (53.54")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA968953
Dealers Internal Ref
R-2135
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2008

Specialists in antique carpets, rugs & runners. Professional cleaning, repairs & restoration.

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Old Tekke Turkmen Rug, Rows of Small Animals, Circa 1920/30.

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An antique red Turkmen rug featuring rows of geometric guls and animal motifs.
OLD TEKKE TURKMEN RUG, ROWS OF SMALL ANIMALS, CIRCA 1920/30.
Ref: SA968953
An antique red Turkmen rug featuring rows of geometric guls and animal motifs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectRugs and Carpets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTribal Central Asian
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourRed
  • MotifsGuls, Animal processions, Geometric borders
  • SizeH 188 cm (74 in) x W 136 cm (54 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

FAQs

Turkmen rugs originate from the nomadic and semi-nomadic tribes of Central Asia, historically produced by various groups including the Tekke, Yomut, and Ersari. They are renowned for their intricate geometric structures and cultural symbolism passed down through generations.

Authentic pieces are traditionally hand-knotted using locally sourced sheep wool for the pile, warp, and weft. Natural dyes derived from plants, roots, and insects were historically utilised to achieve deep madder reds, browns, and ivories.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the knot density, irregular abrash in the wool colouration, natural organic dye oxidisation, and hand-spun wool characteristics. The fringe construction and selvedge finishes also provide critical clues to tribal origins.

Such textiles anchor contemporary spaces by introducing rich texture, warmth, and historical contrast. They pair effectively with polished hardwood floors, minimalist mid-century furniture, or neutral upholstery to let the intricate patterns stand out.

Preservation requires regular gentle vacuuming without a rotating beater bar to protect the pile and foundation. Professional specialist washing should be utilised periodically, and direct prolonged exposure to intense sunlight should be avoided to prevent dye fading.
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