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Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Ensi' Door Rug, Good Colour, Circa 1880.
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Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Ensi' Door Rug, Good Colour, Circa 1880.

19th century
Sold 2 May 2026 · Cotswold Oriental Rugs
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Description

Size: 4ft 7in x 3ft 7in (140 x 110cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen Ensi of classic design with good colour.

Circa 1880.

Ensi are considered to be traditional ceremonial door hangings for the entrance to the tribal yurt. The make excellent small square floor rugs.

This example is very finely woven with very clear colours, it is unusual to see the central panels with single rows of birds head or ramshorns. This ensi is smaller in size than most that are seen.

Good condition with slight even wear and good pile.

Hand washed and ready for use or display. This ensi would make a superb wall hanging.

Stock Number: R-2137.

Physical Dimensions
Height
140cm (55.12")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Tekke Ensi to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA969401
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R-2137
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Description
Size: 4ft 7in x 3ft 7in (140 x 110cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen Ensi of classic design with good colour.

Circa 1880.

Ensi are considered to be traditional ceremonial door hangings for the entrance to the tribal yurt. The make excellent small square floor rugs.

“
This example is very finely woven with very clear colours, it is unusual to see the central panels with single rows of birds head or ramshorns.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

This ensi is smaller in size than most that are seen.

Good condition with slight even wear and good pile.

Hand washed and ready for use or display. This ensi would make a superb wall hanging.

Stock Number: R-2137.

Height
140cm (55.12")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Tekke Ensi to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA969401
Dealers Internal Ref
R-2137
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
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An antique red Tekke Turkmen Ensi rug featuring a symmetrical geometric cruciform design and patterned borders. SOLD2 MAY 26
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Archive I An antique red Tekke Turkmen Ensi rug featuring a symmetrical geometric cruciform design and patterned borders. SOLD2 MAY 26

Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Ensi' Door Rug, Good Colour, Circa 1880.

Archive II An antique red Tekke Turkmen Ensi rug featuring a symmetrical geometric cruciform design and patterned borders. View II
Archive III An antique red Tekke Turkmen Ensi rug featuring a symmetrical geometric cruciform design and patterned borders. View III
Archive IV An antique red Tekke Turkmen Ensi rug featuring a symmetrical geometric cruciform design and patterned borders. View IV
Archive V An antique red Tekke Turkmen Ensi rug featuring a symmetrical geometric cruciform design and patterned borders. View V
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Archive X An antique red Tekke Turkmen Ensi rug featuring a symmetrical geometric cruciform design and patterned borders. View X
Archive XI An antique red Tekke Turkmen Ensi rug featuring a symmetrical geometric cruciform design and patterned borders. View XI
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An antique red Tekke Turkmen Ensi rug featuring a symmetrical geometric cruciform design and patterned borders.
ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN 'ENSI' DOOR RUG, GOOD COLOUR, CIRCA 1880.
Ref: SA969401
An antique red Tekke Turkmen Ensi rug featuring a symmetrical geometric cruciform design and patterned borders.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectRug
  • Period19th century
  • StyleTribal Turkmen
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourRed
  • MotifsCruciform panel layout, Candelabra motifs, Key pattern border, Geometric lattice
  • SizeH 140 cm (55 in) x W 110 cm (43 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

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An Ensi is a specialised tribal rug woven by Turkmen groups, traditionally hung over the wooden lattice doorway inside a nomadic yurt rather than placed on the floor.

These rugs are traditionally constructed from hand-spun sheeps wool for the pile, warp, and weft, utilising rich natural dyes derived from madder root to achieve the characteristic deep red and terracotta tones.

Authenticity is evaluated through structural features such as symmetrical Turkish knots, natural colour variations, wool quality, handle flexibility, and the presence of the characteristic four-part cruciform field layout.

An antique tribal rug functions effectively as a focal point in neutral spaces, layered over larger sisal flooring, or wall-mounted as a textile artwork to introduce geometric pattern and warmth.

Preservation requires regular gentle vacuuming without a beater bar, keeping the textile out of direct sunlight to prevent dye degradation, and professional hand-washing by a specialist conservator.
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