Late 19th Century Turkmen Tekke Rug

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2’ 10” x 3’ 7” Vintage Turkmen Tekke area rug in an allover small medallion pattern from the late 19th … Read more 2’ 10” x 3’ 7” Vintage Turkmen Tekke area rug in an allover small medallion pattern from the late 19th century. The rug has a beautiful and graceful brick-red background color. The small medallions are in brick-red, navy, ivory, blue, and pink colors. Rug has a very fine weave with high knot density and has a wool pile on a wool foundation with organic vegetable dyes. A wonderful example of the central Asia tribal people.

Dimensions: 2’ 10” x 3’ 7”
Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s
Place of Origin: Turkmenistan, Central Asia
Material: Wool pile on a wool foundation
Condition: Wear consistent with age and use See less