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Antique Turkmen Engsi, Teke Tribe, Merv Oasis, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.
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Antique Turkmen Engsi, Teke Tribe, Merv Oasis, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.

19th century
Sold 12 June 2020 · Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Description

Here we see a beautiful 'engsi' (yurt door rug) of the Teke tribe, made around 1870-1880 in the Merv Oasis, Turkmenistan.

The engsi was used as a hanging at the entrance of the Turkmen yurt and the design shows an extra panel at the base of the rug which symbolised the gateway to Paradise with the cross design in the field, symbolising the four gardens of Paradise.

The madder-red is stunning and the overall condition is excellent, bar an old small repair in the centre where it sustained a small tear at some point in the past. The repair is strong and will not cause any problem on the floor, but I am selling the engsi as seen. However, the tear can be expertly restored if required.

Size: 1.40 x 1.30m (4' 7" x 4' 3").

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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this piece to the 1880s.

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SA702350
Dealers Internal Reference
BM/Engsi
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Description
Here we see a beautiful 'engsi' (yurt door rug) of the Teke tribe, made around 1870-1880 in the Merv Oasis, Turkmenistan.

The engsi was used as a hanging at the entrance of the Turkmen yurt and the design shows an extra panel at the base of the rug which symbolised the gateway to Paradise with the cross design in the field, symbolising the four gardens of Paradise.

“
The madder-red is stunning and the overall condition is excellent, bar an old small repair in the centre where it sustained a small tear at some point in the past.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

The repair is strong and will not cause any problem on the floor, but I am selling the engsi as seen. However, the tear can be expertly restored if required.

Size: 1.40 x 1.30m (4' 7" x 4' 3").

Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA702350
Dealers Internal Ref
BM/Engsi
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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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Telephone 01451 824 447 or 07980 999 114
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North Cotswolds
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/rugmac
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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Antique Turkmen Engsi, Teke Tribe, Merv Oasis, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.
Antique Turkmen Engsi, Teke Tribe, Merv Oasis, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.
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