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This is a mid-20th-century Tekke Turkmen rug, characterized by its traditional repeating Tekke gul design, rich red field, and multiple …
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This is a mid-20th-century Tekke Turkmen rug, characterized by its traditional repeating Tekke gul design, rich red field, and multiple minor borders. The piece reflects the classical aesthetic of the Turkmen weaving tradition, with its deep palette of madder reds, indigo, ivory, and ochre - a palette that has remained consistent among Tekke weavers for generations.
It is priced at its appraised value, reflecting the rug’s size, recognizable tribal pattern, and still-pleasing red palette. It carries solid decorative value, but condition directly moderates the upper range. The appraisal report is available upon request.
The rug is hand-knotted in a wool pile on a wool foundation, consistent with Tekke tribal weaving practices. The design structure is organized around:
• a repeating array of Tekke guls
• alternating minor guls
• finely stepped perimeter outlines
• traditional “running water” borders and secondary geometric guard stripes
• a distinct kelim end finish, typical for mid-century Tekke production
The pile is medium-short and evenly clipped, and the dyes appear to be a mix of natural and early synthetic dyes commonly used in the 1960–1980 period.
The overall design quality, border articulation, and crisp gul execution place this example squarely within the decorative Tekke rugs woven for export in the late Soviet era.
This Tekke (Bokhara) rug is a vintage mid-20th-century tribal weaving with classic gul structure and a rich red field. While exhibiting visible wear, it remains a culturally representative, display-ready example of Soviet-period Turkmen craftsmanship. Its decorative value is substantial, though condition appropriately moderates its market valuation. As part of a private collection, it serves as a solid representative example of Tekke weaving traditions.
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- Dimensions
- 4′ × 5′4″ and 0.3″ thick
- Rug Construction
- Hand Knotted
- Pattern
- Geometric
- Period
- 1960s
- Country of Origin
- Azerbaijan
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wool
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Ivory
- Condition Notes
- The rug remains in stable decorative condition, showing consistent age-related wear across the field. The pile is noticeably worn in … moreThe rug remains in stable decorative condition, showing consistent age-related wear across the field. The pile is noticeably worn in high-traffic zones, where thinning reveals earlier foundation structure. Color abrash is present, as expected, in mid-century Tekke production. The selvages exhibit mild fraying, and the fringes at both ends are worn down and uneven, with some loss to the original kilim finish. There are no tears, holes, or structural instabilities affecting integrity. The rug lies flat, with only minor distortion from long-term use. Overall, the carpet has honest age, visible wear consistent with 40–60 years of use, but remains a visually appealing and displayable example. less
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