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Antique Turkmen Wedding Rug, Ersary Tribe, Middle Amu Darya Region, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.
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Antique Turkmen Wedding Rug, Ersary Tribe, Middle Amu Darya Region, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.

19th century
Sold 27 May 2025 · Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Description

A very rare and charming small, square rug, made by Ersary tribes in the middle Amu Darya region of Turkmenistan, circa 1870.

I suspect this was made as a wedding rug for the bride and groom to stand on when taking their marriage vows.

The beautiful, glowing natural brick-red ground comprises a large Ersary 'gul' or tribal crest in the centre and surrounded by a turquoise border containing a continuous vine pattern - symbolising the eternal cycle of life. Both ends have an extra panel or 'elem' containing nine, small, stylised flowers finishing with narrow bands of plain-weave.

In excellent condition with no repairs whatsoever, this is a highly collectible little rug.

79cm x 88cm wide (2' 7" x 2' 11" wide).

Physical Dimensions
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
88cm (34.65")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Turkmen Rug to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1144403
Dealers Internal Reference
BM1976
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Description
A very rare and charming small, square rug, made by Ersary tribes in the middle Amu Darya region of Turkmenistan, circa 1870.
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I suspect this was made as a wedding rug for the bride and groom to stand on when taking their marriage vows.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
fig 1. An antique hand-knotted Turkmen scatter rug featuring a terracotta background, a central octagonal medallion, and geometric tribal borders with fringed ends.
fig 1. Antique Turkmen Wedding Rug, Ersary Tribe, Middle Amu Darya Region, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.

The beautiful, glowing natural brick-red ground comprises a large Ersary 'gul' or tribal crest in the centre and surrounded by a turquoise border containing a continuous vine pattern - symbolising the eternal cycle of life. Both ends have an extra panel or 'elem' containing nine, small, stylised flowers finishing with narrow bands of plain-weave.

In excellent condition with no repairs whatsoever, this is a highly collectible little rug.

79cm x 88cm wide (2' 7" x 2' 11" wide).

Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
88cm (34.65")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Turkmen Rug to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1144403
Dealers Internal Ref
BM1976
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

Dealing in antique and old tribal rugs, dowry weavings and decorative carpets from the near east and central asia since 1979.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets Profile Page

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An antique hand-knotted Turkmen scatter rug featuring a terracotta background, a central octagonal medallion, and geometric tribal borders with fringed ends. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique hand-knotted Turkmen scatter rug featuring a terracotta background, a central octagonal medallion, and geometric tribal borders with fringed ends. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Turkmen Wedding Rug, Ersary Tribe, Middle Amu Darya Region, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.

Archive II An antique hand-knotted Turkmen scatter rug featuring a terracotta background, a central octagonal medallion, and geometric tribal borders with fringed ends. View II
Archive III An antique hand-knotted Turkmen scatter rug featuring a terracotta background, a central octagonal medallion, and geometric tribal borders with fringed ends. View III
Archive IV An antique hand-knotted Turkmen scatter rug featuring a terracotta background, a central octagonal medallion, and geometric tribal borders with fringed ends. View IV
Archive V An antique hand-knotted Turkmen scatter rug featuring a terracotta background, a central octagonal medallion, and geometric tribal borders with fringed ends. View V
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Telephone 01451 824 447 or 07980 999 114
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Gloucestershire
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Verified Since Oct 2011
Items For Sale 112
Items Sold 1,075
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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An antique hand-knotted Turkmen scatter rug featuring a terracotta background, a central octagonal medallion, and geometric tribal borders with fringed ends.
Antique Turkmen Wedding Rug, Ersary Tribe, Middle Amu Darya Region, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.
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An antique hand-knotted Turkmen scatter rug featuring a terracotta background, a central octagonal medallion, and geometric tribal borders with fringed ends.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectScatter Rugs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleCentral Asian Tribal
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourTerracotta
  • MotifsGeometric octagons, Stylised floral motifs, Fringed ends, Symmetrical border patterns
  • SizeH 79 cm (31 in) x W 88 cm (35 in)

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Turkmen wedding rugs were traditionally woven by nomadic tribes in Central Asia, specifically groups like the Ersary, as part of a brides dowry. These textiles held profound cultural significance, often incorporating tribal symbols meant to bestow protection, prosperity, and fertility upon the newlywed couple.

Authentic pieces are hand-knotted using locally sourced wool for both the pile and the foundation threads, occasionally incorporating cotton or goat hair. Natural dyes, derived from plants, roots, and insects, were traditionally employed to create deep terracotta, madder red, and indigo colour palettes.

Authentication involves examining the irregularity of the hand-knotted pile, the organic variations in natural dyes, and the specific tribal motifs such as guls or geometric octagons. The construction of the selvedges and the condition of the wool provide further indicators of genuine age and provenance.

An antique tribal rug introduces warmth, texture, and historical depth to modern spaces. It can be used as a striking floor accent in a minimalist living room or layered over a larger neutral jute rug to anchor a seating arrangement and highlight its geometric patterns.

Preservation requires regular, gentle vacuuming without a beater bar to protect the aged wool fibres, alongside professional cleaning by specialists in antique textiles. Direct, prolonged exposure to harsh sunlight should be avoided to prevent the natural dyes from fading.
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