What is a nineteenth century turkmen rug?

A nineteenth century turkmen rug is a hand-knotted tribal textile produced by nomadic groups in Central Asia, characterised by repeat gul medallions and deep red wool piles. These pieces served functional roles within nomadic encampments as floor coverings, tent furnishings, and storage containers before entering the decorative arts market.

How were these rugs used originally?

Nomadic families utilised these textiles for daily domestic life, covering earthen floors inside yurts and storing household possessions within woven bags. Special formats like wedding rugs and door hangings also played significant roles in tribal ceremonies and structural architecture.

How do you identify different tribal groups?

Tribal identification relies on the specific structure of the primary guls, secondary motifs, border arrangements, and the predominant shades of red utilised in the pile. For instance, Tekke pieces often feature stacked octagonal guls, whilst Yomut designs display distinctive hooked motifs and different colour balances.

How should I care for a tribal rug?

Preserving these textiles involves gentle vacuuming without rotating beater bars and keeping them away from direct, prolonged sunlight to protect natural dyes. Professional cleaning tailored to antique wool textiles ensures the structural integrity of the foundation remains undisturbed.

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A nineteenth century turkmen rug is a woven tribal textile prized for deep madder tones and precise geometric gul motifs.

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Antique Tekke Turkmen Ensi with Outstanding Colour, 2nd Half 19th Century.

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Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Kizil' Chuval Face, Traditional Banded Design, Circa 1880.

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Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Kizil' Chuval Face, Traditional Banded Design, Circa 1880.

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1900 - 1920

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Good Antique Tekke Turkman Carpet Rug

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£785

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Antique Afghan Ersari Turkmen Main Carpet, Superb Condition and Colour, Circa 1890.

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Antique Afghan Ersari Turkmen Main Carpet, Superb Condition and Colour, Circa 1890.

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An Outstanding Pair of Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Kizil' Chuval, Complete with Backs, Circa 1880.

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An Outstanding Pair of Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Kizil' Chuval, Complete with Backs, Circa 1880.

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Antique Saryk Turkmen Chuval Face, 9 'Salor' Guls, White Cotton & Crimson Silk, Circa 1880.

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Antique Saryk Turkmen Chuval Face, 9 'Salor' Guls, White Cotton & Crimson Silk, Circa 1880.

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19th century

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Antique Tekke Turkmen 6 Gul Torba, Excellent Colour and Drawing, 1st Half 19th Century.

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Tekke Wedding Rug, Circa 1880, 1.30m X 1.02m

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Tekke Wedding Rug, Circa 1880, 1.30m X 1.02m

From Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs

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Antique Ersari Turkmen Rug, Possibly Kizil Ayak, Very Early Example, Circa 1800-1850.

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Antique Ersari Turkmen Rug, Possibly Kizil Ayak, Very Early Example, Circa 1800-1850.

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Antique Yomut Turkmen Rug with Darnyk Gul Design, Circa 1870 or Earlier.

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Antique Yomut Turkmen Rug with Darnyk Gul Design, Circa 1870 or Earlier.

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Current listings feature pieces spanning from eighteen fifty to nineteen hundred, constructed predominantly from wool with natural dyes and occasional cotton or silk highlights.

Antique Turkmen Prayer Rug, Probably Kizil Ayak, Very Archaic Example, Circa 1850 or Earlier.

19th century

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Antique Turkmen Prayer Rug, Probably Kizil Ayak, Very Archaic Example, Circa 1850 or Earlier.

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Antique Tekke Turkmen Chuval Face, Aina Gul Design with Flower Elem, Late 19th Cent.

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Antique Tekke Turkmen Chuval Face, Aina Gul Design with Flower Elem, Late 19th Cent.

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Antique Yomut Turkmen Spindle Bag 'Igsalyk' with Plain Weave Back, Circa 1880.

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Antique Yomut Turkmen Spindle Bag 'Igsalyk' with Plain Weave Back, Circa 1880.

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19th century

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Early Antique Tekke Turkmen Turkoman Chuval Face. Salor/saryk Design.unusual.mid 19th Century.

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£550

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Antique Ersari Turkmen Main Carpet, Northern Afghanistan, Circa 1890.

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Antique Ersari Turkmen Main Carpet, Northern Afghanistan, Circa 1890.

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Nineteenth Century Turkmen Rug

Antique Tekke Turkmen Ensi with Outstanding Colour, 2nd Half 19th Century.

Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Kizil' Chuval Face, Traditional Banded Design, Circa 1880.

Good Antique Tekke Turkman Carpet Rug

Antique Afghan Ersari Turkmen Main Carpet, Superb Condition and Colour, Circa 1890.

An Outstanding Pair of Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Kizil' Chuval, Complete with Backs, Circa 1880.

Antique Saryk Turkmen Chuval Face, 9 'Salor' Guls, White Cotton & Crimson Silk, Circa 1880.

Antique Tekke Turkmen 6 Gul Torba, Excellent Colour and Drawing, 1st Half 19th Century.

Tekke Wedding Rug, Circa 1880, 1.30m X 1.02m

Antique Ersari Turkmen Rug, Possibly Kizil Ayak, Very Early Example, Circa 1800-1850.

Antique Yomut Turkmen Rug with Darnyk Gul Design, Circa 1870 or Earlier.

Antique Turkmen Prayer Rug, Probably Kizil Ayak, Very Archaic Example, Circa 1850 or Earlier.

Antique Tekke Turkmen Chuval Face, Aina Gul Design with Flower Elem, Late 19th Cent.

Antique Yomut Turkmen Spindle Bag 'Igsalyk' with Plain Weave Back, Circa 1880.

Early Antique Tekke Turkmen Turkoman Chuval Face. Salor/saryk Design.unusual.mid 19th Century.

Antique Ersari Turkmen Main Carpet, Northern Afghanistan, Circa 1890.

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