Persian Turkoman Wool Rug - 1.20x0.80 Extra Large

Persian Turkoman Wool Rug - 1.20x0.80 Extra LargeA Turkmen rug (Trkmen haly or Turkoman carpet) is a type of handmade floor covering textile traditionally originating in Central Asia. The original Turkmen rugs were produced by the Turkmen tribes who are the main ethnic group in Turkmenistan and are also found in Afghanistan and Iran. They are used for various purposes, including tent rugs, door hangings and bags of various sizes. A few centuries back, almost all Turkmen rugs were produced by nomadic

It is oval in shape with an evolving central medallion that begins as a round shape and then has satellites orbiting around it

most of the elements in the pattern of the rugs have a history and has been woven in carpets for thousands of years

They are quite rare and historically very important

For this reason

They are coarsely woven

Soumak is a type of flat weave

It is made on a silk foundation and comes from the city of Isfahan

Medallions are the most usual motif

reminding us of the beauty of Spring

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Tabas is located about six hundred kilometers south of Mashad

The carpet is made from silk and comes from the city of Qum