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Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Dowry' Rug, Small Size and Very Fine Weave, Circa 1870/80.
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Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Dowry' Rug, Small Size and Very Fine Weave, Circa 1870/80.

19th century
Sold 2 May 2025 · Cotswold Oriental Rugs
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Size:4ft 5in x 3ft 4in (134 x 102cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of fine weave and small size.

Circa 1870-80.

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

This example has 4 rows of 7 Tekke guls, the main border is of the star in octagon with sunburst design. The main border design is very similar to that found on a Tekke main carpet. The weave is finer than would normally be found on this type of rug.

The rug has very fine soft wool with excellent colour.

The rug is in excellent condition with even wear and medium pile.

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

Stock Number: R-2301.

Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Turkmen Rug to the 1870s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
134cm (52.76")
Width
102cm (40.16")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
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SA990946
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R-2301
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Size:4ft 5in x 3ft 4in (134 x 102cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of fine weave and small size.

Circa 1870-80.

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These rugs are considered to be ‘dowry’ weavings woven by the Turkmen bride for use on her wedding day.
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fig 1. An antique hand-knotted Turkmen rug featuring a deep red ground with repeating octagonal gul motifs and geometric border patterns.
fig 1. Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Dowry' Rug, Small Size and Very Fine Weave, Circa 1870/80.

This example has 4 rows of 7 Tekke guls, the main border is of the star in octagon with sunburst design. The main border design is very similar to that found on a Tekke main carpet. The weave is finer than would normally be found on this type of rug.

fig 2. An antique hand-knotted Turkmen rug featuring a deep red ground with repeating octagonal gul motifs and geometric border patterns.
fig 2. Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Dowry' Rug, Small Size and Very Fine Weave, Circa 1870/80.

The rug has very fine soft wool with excellent colour.

The rug is in excellent condition with even wear and medium pile.

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

Stock Number: R-2301.

Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Turkmen Rug to the 1870s.

Height
134cm (52.76")
Width
102cm (40.16")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA990946
Dealers Internal Ref
R-2301
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Archive I An antique hand-knotted Turkmen rug featuring a deep red ground with repeating octagonal gul motifs and geometric border patterns. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Dowry' Rug, Small Size and Very Fine Weave, Circa 1870/80.

Archive II An antique hand-knotted Turkmen rug featuring a deep red ground with repeating octagonal gul motifs and geometric border patterns. View II
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Archive V An antique hand-knotted Turkmen rug featuring a deep red ground with repeating octagonal gul motifs and geometric border patterns. View V
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An antique hand-knotted Turkmen rug featuring a deep red ground with repeating octagonal gul motifs and geometric border patterns.
ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN 'DOWRY' RUG, SMALL SIZE AND VERY FINE WEAVE, CIRCA 1870/80.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectRug
  • Period19th century
  • StyleTurkmen Tribal
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourMadder Red
  • MotifsGul octagonal medallions, Geometric borders, Repeated motifs
  • SizeH 134 cm (53 in) x W 102 cm (40 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

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Tekke Turkmen rugs are traditionally characterised by their deep red grounds and geometric gul motifs, which are repeating octagonal medallions associated with specific nomadic tribes.

These pieces are typically hand-knotted using handspun wool for both the pile and the foundation, often featuring natural plant and insect dyes that yield rich madder red colourways.

Authenticity is determined by examining the fineness of the knot count, the slight irregularities characteristic of hand-weaving, organic abrash in the wool, and the use of authentic natural dyestuffs.

An antique tribal rug grounds modern or minimalist spaces by introducing rich texture, history, and warmth, working effectively as an accent piece over hardwood floors.

Preservation requires regular gentle vacuuming without beater bars, professional hand-washing by textile specialists, and keeping the piece out of direct sunlight to prevent dye degradation.
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