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229 X 318cm Antique Ersari Beshir Main Carpet
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229 X 318cm Antique Ersari Beshir Main Carpet

19th century
Description

Gorgeous brick red forms the background of this early and collectable Turkoman carpet, with the classic columns of 'Gulli gol' in orange, green and ivory. Also light blue and highlights of golden yellow, this is as colourful as this type gets. With original four-cord, goat hair wrapped side cords, some kilim remnants top and bottom. In mostly good pile but showing some wear, a few old repairs and some insect damage. Available and priced as is.

7'6" x 10'5"

Date of Manufacture

James Cohen Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Ersari Beshir Carpet to the 1860s.

Independent Date Check ID 08686721
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques Date1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1860s:
Hand-knotted wool pile on a wool foundation: traditional nomadic tribal weaving.
Rich madder red and indigo blue dyes: traditional 19th-century Turkoman dye pots.
Flat-woven striped kilim skirts preserved at both ends: original end finishes.
Dark goat-hair wrapped cords along the sides: traditional Ersari selvedge construction.
Octagonal gulli göl medallions: tribal motifs woven throughout the 19th century.

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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
318cm (125.20")
Width
229cm (90.16")
Reference Numbers
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SA1098103
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Description
Gorgeous brick red forms the background of this early and collectable Turkoman carpet, with the classic columns of 'Gulli gol' in orange, green and ivory. Also light blue and highlights of golden yellow, this is as colourful as this type gets. With original four-cord, goat hair wrapped side cords, some kilim remnants top and bottom. In mostly good pile but showing some wear, a few old repairs and some insect damage. Available and priced as is.

7'6" x 10'5"

Date of Manufacture

James Cohen Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Ersari Beshir Carpet to the 1860s.

Independent Date Report ID 08686721
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques dating1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1860s:
Hand-knotted wool pile on a wool foundation: traditional nomadic tribal weaving.
Rich madder red and indigo blue dyes: traditional 19th-century Turkoman dye pots.
Flat-woven striped kilim skirts preserved at both ends: original end finishes.
Dark goat-hair wrapped cords along the sides: traditional Ersari selvedge construction.
Octagonal gulli göl medallions: tribal motifs woven throughout the 19th century.

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
318cm (125.20")
Width
229cm (90.16")
Reference Numbers
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SA1098103
James Cohen Antique Carpets
James Cohen Antique Carpets
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Specialist in antique rugs, carpets and textiles 16th-19th centuries

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A large hand-knotted wool carpet featuring repeating octagonal gul medallions and geometric borders in terracotta red, navy blue, and cream tones.
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Archive I A large hand-knotted wool carpet featuring repeating octagonal gul medallions and geometric borders in terracotta red, navy blue, and cream tones.

229 X 318cm Antique Ersari Beshir Main Carpet

Archive II A large hand-knotted wool carpet featuring repeating octagonal gul medallions and geometric borders in terracotta red, navy blue, and cream tones. View II
Archive III A large hand-knotted wool carpet featuring repeating octagonal gul medallions and geometric borders in terracotta red, navy blue, and cream tones. View III
Archive IV A large hand-knotted wool carpet featuring repeating octagonal gul medallions and geometric borders in terracotta red, navy blue, and cream tones. View IV
Archive V A large hand-knotted wool carpet featuring repeating octagonal gul medallions and geometric borders in terracotta red, navy blue, and cream tones. View V
Archive VI A large hand-knotted wool carpet featuring repeating octagonal gul medallions and geometric borders in terracotta red, navy blue, and cream tones. View VI
Archive VII A large hand-knotted wool carpet featuring repeating octagonal gul medallions and geometric borders in terracotta red, navy blue, and cream tones. View VII
Archive VIII A large hand-knotted wool carpet featuring repeating octagonal gul medallions and geometric borders in terracotta red, navy blue, and cream tones. View VIII
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A large hand-knotted wool carpet featuring repeating octagonal gul medallions and geometric borders in terracotta red, navy blue, and cream tones.
229 x 318cm Antique Ersari Beshir Main Carpet
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  • ObjectRugs & Carpets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleTurkmen
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourTerracotta Red
  • MotifsGul medallions, Geometric borders, Diamond lattice, Repeating octagons
  • SizeH 318 cm (125 in) x W 229 cm (90 in)

This antique Ersari Beshir main carpet originates from 1860 in the Turkmen style, constructed from hand-knotted wool in terracotta red, navy blue, cream, orange, green, and golden yellow tones. The field displays three vertical columns of repeating octagonal gul medallions interspersed with smaller cross motifs, framed by geometric borders of diamond lattice patterns and repeating octagonal bands, complemented by original four-cord goat hair wrapped side cords and kilim remnants at the top and bottom. The wool pile is mostly good while showing visible wear, a few old repairs, and insect damage. It measures 318 cm high and 229 cm wide. In a contemporary home, this rug is suited for placement on the floor of a gentleman's library, living room, study, or hallway as a central floor covering. It functions as a decorative textile foundation beneath furniture groupings, adding warmth and traditional pattern to interior spaces.

FAQs

Ersari Beshir carpets are traditional hand-knotted textiles woven by the Ersari tribe along the Amu Darya river valley in Central Asia. They are renowned for their rich terracotta red tones, geometric octagonal gul medallions, and intricate border patterns influenced by neighbouring weaving traditions.

These carpets are traditionally crafted from hand-spun sheeps wool for both the pile and the foundation. Natural plant and mineral dyes, such as madder root for deep red and indigo for blue, provide the characteristic colour palette.

Authentic Ersari carpets feature asymmetrical knots, a flexible handle, and natural colour variations known as abrash. Examining the reverse side reveals clear knot structure and hand-bound selvedges rather than uniform machine stitching.

A red tribal carpet adds warmth, texture, and historical weight when paired with modern minimalist furniture or classic leather upholstery. Position it as a focal anchor in a living room, library, or dining area to ground contemporary architectural elements.

Vacuum regularly without a rotating brush bar to prevent fibre pulling, and rotate the carpet annually to ensure even wear. Clean spills immediately by blotting with a damp cloth, and seek professional specialist hand-washing for periodic deep cleaning.
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