Persian Turkoman Wool Rug - 1.30x0.90 Square

Persian Turkoman Wool Rug - 1.30x0.90 SquareA 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

which is reflected in the motifs of many of the carpets

In both style and composition it is of the highest order

000 knots per m2

Hunting scenes

There is a huge departure from uniformity here

Hand‑knotted from premium wool this rug is a fine example of Kashan carpets intricate medallion patterns

It has a central medallion shape and the parchment base colour of the field are repeated in the main guard borders

used natural dyes and incorporated a stunning variety of angular botanical motifs and symbols into the carpets that they wove

This carpet is breath taking in its beauty and charm

The rug has a central medallion and open field pattern

It is at this level of understanding that this carpet's beauty may be truly appreciated

but at the centre of everything we see a flower in blossom  The field provides a wonderful balance to the complex patterns of the rest of the carpets