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Antique Tekke Turkmen Rug, Very Unusual Border, Circa 1880.
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Antique Tekke Turkmen Rug, Very Unusual Border, Circa 1880.

19th century
Description

Size: 4ft 8in x 3ft 7in (142 x 108cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of small size with excellent colour.

Circa 1880.

The rug has three rows of seven Tekke guls, these are will drawn and rounded in shape. The main interest in this rug is the beautifully drawn main border, this contains many design elements usually only found on Tekke main carpets. This could be considered as a rug in the format of a main carpet.... so a miniature main carpet. This is a striking small rug of an earlier date that would be of interest to collectors.

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-2141.

Physical Dimensions
Height
142cm (55.91")
Width
108cm (42.52")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

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

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SA807335
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R-2141
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Description
Size: 4ft 8in x 3ft 7in (142 x 108cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of small size with excellent colour.

Circa 1880.

The rug has three rows of seven Tekke guls, these are will drawn and rounded in shape.

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The main interest in this rug is the beautifully drawn main border, this contains many design elements usually only found on Tekke main carpets.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

This could be considered as a rug in the format of a main carpet.... so a miniature main carpet. This is a striking small rug of an earlier date that would be of interest to collectors.

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-2141.

Height
142cm (55.91")
Width
108cm (42.52")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA807335
Dealers Internal Ref
R-2141
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An antique hand-knotted Tekke Turkmen wool rug featuring repeating octagonal gul motifs across a deep red field with detailed geometric borders.
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Archive I An antique hand-knotted Tekke Turkmen wool rug featuring repeating octagonal gul motifs across a deep red field with detailed geometric borders.

Antique Tekke Turkmen Rug, Very Unusual Border, Circa 1880.

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An antique hand-knotted Tekke Turkmen wool rug featuring repeating octagonal gul motifs across a deep red field with detailed geometric borders.
ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN RUG, VERY UNUSUAL BORDER, CIRCA 1880.
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  • ObjectRugs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleTurkmen Tribal
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourDeep Red
  • MotifsTekke gul motifs, Octagonal medallions, Geometric borders, Serrated leaf skirts
  • SizeH 142 cm (56 in) x W 108 cm (43 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This antique Tekke Turkmen rug is a wool floor covering made in the Turkmen tribal style around 1880. The textile displays a deep red field decorated with three rows of seven rounded Tekke gul motifs, alongside geometric borders and serrated leaf skirts in shades of black, cream, and red. The piece measures 142 cm high by 108 cm wide and 1 cm deep, forming a small format reminiscent of a main carpet. The hand-knotted textile presents an even medium pile with signs of consistent age and wear, while the edges show traditional flat-woven fringe details. The clean condition allows immediate placement as a decorative accent in a gentleman's library or study, where the rich colour palette complements traditional interiors.

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Tekke Turkmen rugs originated from nomadic weavers in Central Asia and are distinguished by repeating octagonal medallions called guls. These geometric patterns are arranged in structured rows across a deep red or mahogany field, bordered by intricate geometric bands and flat-woven ends.

These rugs are woven using hand-spun wool for both the pile and the warp/weft foundations. The rich red, navy, and cream shades are produced using natural plant and insect dyes, such as madder root for the characteristic deep reds.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces feature fine knotting, soft wool pile, and subtle variations in natural dye tones, known as abrash. They display specific Tekke gul variations with quartered interiors containing minor motifs, alongside wide decorative skirts, or alem, at the ends.

The deep red palette and precise geometric composition provide visual grounding in traditional settings like libraries or dining rooms, while also offering warm contrast against neutral, minimalist modern decor.

Vacuum gently using suction only without a rotating brush to prevent pile damage. Place a high-quality rug pad underneath to reduce wear, rotate the rug periodically to ensure even exposure to light and traffic, and arrange professional cleaning when required.
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