Antique Turkmen Tekke Rug, Wool Pile, Allover Geometric Design

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This outstanding room-size antique Turkmen Tekke rug, dating from the late 1800s, features a finely detailed allover pattern of traditional … Read more This outstanding room-size antique Turkmen Tekke rug, dating from the late 1800s, features a finely detailed allover pattern of traditional “Tekke Gul” medallions. Set against a rich and graceful red field, the guls are intricately rendered in shades of crimson, navy blue, ivory, rust, and soft blue. Woven with a high knot density and a wool pile on a wool foundation, this piece is dyed using organic vegetable pigments, lending it depth, authenticity, and natural warmth. A striking example of Central Asian tribal weaving, this rug embodies the artistic heritage of the nomadic Turkmen people.


Dimensions: 6’ 6” x 9’ 10

Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s

Place of Origin: Turkmenistan, Central Asia

Material: Wool pile on a wool foundation with vegetable dyes

Condition: Wear consistent with age and use


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