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Mid-19th Century Central Asian Ersari Carpet
Mid-19th Century Central Asian Ersari Carpet

Mid-19th Century Central Asian Ersari Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Mid-19th Century Central Asian Ersari Carpet 4'4" x 8'10"

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1860s Uzbek Antique Ersari Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Afghan Ersari Carpet
Antique Afghan Ersari Carpet

Antique Afghan Ersari Carpet

Located in New York, NY

The rich brownish red field supports three columns of octagonal guls detailed in burnt apricot, green and dark blue-green. The stepped lozenge border is similarly colored and so are ...

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Early 20th Century Afghan Mid-Century Modern Antique Ersari Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Afghan Turkmen Ersari Rug circa 1920
Antique Afghan Turkmen Ersari Rug circa 1920

Antique Afghan Turkmen Ersari Rug circa 1920

Located in Morton Grove, IL

The stepped medallion borders are also exclusively Ersari. This Ersari carpet is made with all organic dyes and high quality wool.there are no restoration in the carpet and it is ...

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1920s Afghan Other Antique Ersari Carpets

Materials

Wool

All-Over Gul Design Turkmen Vintage Ersari Rug in Soft Brown and Taupe
All-Over Gul Design Turkmen Vintage Ersari Rug in Soft Brown and Taupe

All-Over Gul Design Turkmen Vintage Ersari Rug in Soft Brown and Taupe

Located in Atlanta, GA

SEO Keywords: All-Over Gul Design Turkmen Vintage Ersari Rug Turkmen vintage Ersari rug all-over gul design rug Ersari tribal rug Turkmen wool pile rug vintage Central Asian rug brow...

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Early 20th Century East Turkestani Tribal Antique Ersari Carpets

Materials

Wool

19th Century Red Blue White Geometric Archaic Polygonal Turkmen Rug, about 1870
19th Century Red Blue White Geometric Archaic Polygonal Turkmen Rug, about 1870

19th Century Red Blue White Geometric Archaic Polygonal Turkmen Rug, about 1870

Located in Firenze, IT

The Eersani tribe, the most numerous among the Turkmen tribe, takes its name from the legendary Turkmen hero Ersari Khan. The group's carpets generally attributed to the Ersari incl...

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Late 19th Century Turkmen Antique Ersari Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rare Ersari tent carpet
Rare Ersari tent carpet

Rare Ersari tent carpet

Located in WYNNUM, QLD

A rare piece, perfect condition. Highly collectible investment piece. At 50% off short time sale. Acquired from an Austrian collector, for lovers of Turkomen tribal carpets this is...

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Late 19th Century Turkmen Antique Ersari Carpets

Materials

Wool

Ersari Main Carpet, 19th century
Ersari Main Carpet, 19th century

Ersari Main Carpet, 19th century

Located in Dublin, NH

Ersari Main Carpet, 19th century Additional Information: Dimensions: 7'8" W x 9'10" L

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19th Century Asian Antique Ersari Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Afghan Ersari Turkmen Main Carpet
Antique Afghan Ersari Turkmen Main Carpet

Antique Afghan Ersari Turkmen Main Carpet

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

An antique Ersari Turkmen main carpet from Northern Afghanistan.

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19th Century Afghan Antique Ersari Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Afghan Ersari Turkmen Main Carpet
Antique Afghan Ersari Turkmen Main Carpet

Antique Afghan Ersari Turkmen Main Carpet

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

An antique Ersari Turkmen main carpet from Northern Afghanistan.

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19th Century Afghan Georgian Antique Ersari Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Afghan Ersari Turkmen Carpet, circa 1900
Antique Afghan Ersari Turkmen Carpet, circa 1900

Antique Afghan Ersari Turkmen Carpet, circa 1900

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique Afghan carpet with traditional Ersari design, this carpet has superb colour with a very good orange / red field.

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19th Century Afghan Antique Ersari Carpets

Antique Afghan Ersari Village Carpet, circa 1900
Antique Afghan Ersari Village Carpet, circa 1900

Antique Afghan Ersari Village Carpet, circa 1900

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

An antique Afghan carpet with traditional Ersari design, this carpet has superb colour with a very good warm red field.

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19th Century Afghan Antique Ersari Carpets

Antique Persian Ersari Main Carpet, 19th Century
Antique Persian Ersari Main Carpet, 19th Century

Antique Persian Ersari Main Carpet, 19th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Antique Persian Ersari Main Carpet, 19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 8'9" W x 10'9" L Origin: Afghanistan Period: 19th Century (4th Quarter) Rug ID: 14472

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19th Century Afghan Antique Ersari Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Afghan Ersari Village Carpet, circa 1900
Antique Afghan Ersari Village Carpet, circa 1900

Antique Afghan Ersari Village Carpet, circa 1900

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique Red Afghan carpet with traditional Ersari design, this carpet has superb colour with a very good warm red field.

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19th Century Afghan Antique Ersari Carpets

Antique Ersari Main Carpet - Late 19th Century
Antique Ersari Main Carpet - Late 19th Century

Antique Ersari Main Carpet - Late 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This rare late 19th century Central Asian Ersari main carpet highlights a powerful and rhythmic geometric composition featuring a vertical arrangement of large scale octagonal “Gül” ...

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Late 19th Century Central Asian Antique Ersari Carpets

Materials

Wool

Ersari Main Carpet Rug, Late 19th Century
Ersari Main Carpet Rug, Late 19th Century

Ersari Main Carpet Rug, Late 19th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Ersari Main Carpet Rug, Late 19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 6'9" W x 9'2" L Origin: Afghanistan Period: Late 19th Century Rug: 19522

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Late 19th Century Afghan Antique Ersari Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Red Afghan Carpet with Traditional Ersari Design
Antique Red Afghan Carpet with Traditional Ersari Design

Antique Red Afghan Carpet with Traditional Ersari Design

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique Red Afghan carpet with traditional Ersari design, this carpet has superb colour with a very good deep rich red and a dark charcoal black.

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19th Century Turkish Antique Ersari Carpets

Antique Late 19th Century Ersari Beshir Gallery Carpet
Antique Late 19th Century Ersari Beshir Gallery Carpet

Antique Late 19th Century Ersari Beshir Gallery Carpet

Located in Closter, NJ

The most important sub-tribe is the Beshir, whose designs have been largely influenced by textiles woven in Bokhara and utilize motifs that originated in both Persia and China. The ...

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Late 19th Century Afghan Tribal Antique Ersari Carpets

Materials

Wool

Red Antique Kizyl Ayak Ersari Turkmen Main Carpet
Red Antique Kizyl Ayak Ersari Turkmen Main Carpet

Red Antique Kizyl Ayak Ersari Turkmen Main Carpet

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

An antique Kizyl Ayak Ersari Turkmen main carpet with the ‘tauk nuska’ ’ gul design; each segment of the gul contains two double headed birds.

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19th Century Turkmen Georgian Antique Ersari Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Ersari Turkmen Main Carpet of Small Size, circa 1880
Antique Ersari Turkmen Main Carpet of Small Size, circa 1880

Antique Ersari Turkmen Main Carpet of Small Size, circa 1880

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

This fine carpet has three rows of six large guls with a linked star shaped minor gul.

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19th Century Turkmen Antique Ersari Carpets

Vintage Turkmen Ersari Hand-Knotted Carpet, Wool Pile, Allover Geometric Design
Vintage Turkmen Ersari Hand-Knotted Carpet, Wool Pile, Allover Geometric Design

Vintage Turkmen Ersari Hand-Knotted Carpet, Wool Pile, Allover Geometric Design

Located in Barrington, IL

This early 20th-century Turkmen Ersari main carpet presents a bold and authentic tribal design in an allover Gul (octagonal medallion) pattern.

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Early 20th Century Turkmen Antique Ersari Carpets

Materials

Wool

Red Antique Kizyl Ayak Ersari Turkmen Main Carpet 345 x 238cm
Red Antique Kizyl Ayak Ersari Turkmen Main Carpet 345 x 238cm

Red Antique Kizyl Ayak Ersari Turkmen Main Carpet 345 x 238cm

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

An antique Kizyl Ayak Ersari Turkmen main carpet with the ‘tauk nuska’ ’ gul design; each segment of the gul contains two double headed birds.

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19th Century Turkmen Antique Ersari Carpets

Materials

Wool

Turkmenistan Rug Ersari
Turkmenistan Rug Ersari

Turkmenistan Rug Ersari

Located in Ferrara, IT

Characterized by a rich terracotta-red field, the carpet features a repeating pattern of large octagonal “gul” medallions, a hallmark of the Ersari aesthetic.

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Late 19th Century Turkmen Antique Ersari Carpets

Materials

Wool

1860s Rare Red Collectable Tribal Afghan Turkmen Ersari-Beshir Rug 6'6x8' Carpet
1860s Rare Red Collectable Tribal Afghan Turkmen Ersari-Beshir Rug 6'6x8' Carpet

1860s Rare Red Collectable Tribal Afghan Turkmen Ersari-Beshir Rug 6'6x8' Carpet

Located in New York, NY

The background pattern of the field is particularly rare for Ersari Afghan carpets. This exceptional weaving captures the enduring power of nomadic artistry, featuring a highly satu...

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1860s Afghan Tribal Antique Ersari Carpets

Materials

Wool

Ersari Turkomen Very Rare small main carpet circa 1860 short term reduction
Ersari Turkomen Very Rare small main carpet circa 1860 short term reduction

Ersari Turkomen Very Rare small main carpet circa 1860 short term reduction

Located in WYNNUM, QLD

The Tekke Turkomen’s woven materials are perhaps best known in the West, followed by the Yomud, Salor and Ersaris. A Salor main carpet, 30% larger and about 40 years older than this...

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1860s Turkestan Antique Ersari Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Ersari Chuval - 19th Century Turkmen Ersari Chuval, Antique Rug
Antique Ersari Chuval - 19th Century Turkmen Ersari Chuval, Antique Rug

Antique Ersari Chuval - 19th Century Turkmen Ersari Chuval, Antique Rug

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

Antique Ersari Chuval - 19th Century Turkmen Ersari Chuval Size 71 x 125 cm (2,32 - 4,1 ft) Step into a world where history and art meet with this magnificent 19th century Turkmen ...

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19th Century Turkmen Antique Ersari Carpets

Materials

Wool

1890s Red Tribal Antique Asian Ersari Gallery Carpet 6'8" x 13' Woven Wool Rug
1890s Red Tribal Antique Asian Ersari Gallery Carpet 6'8" x 13' Woven Wool Rug

1890s Red Tribal Antique Asian Ersari Gallery Carpet 6'8" x 13' Woven Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

19th Century Central Asian Ersari Gallery Carpet ( 6'8" x 13' - 203 x 396 ) This nineteenth-century Central Asian Ersari Beshir carpet is a superlative example of “Great Steppe” wea...

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1890s Russian Tribal Antique Ersari Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Ersari Turkmen Torba
Antique Ersari Turkmen Torba

Antique Ersari Turkmen Torba

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique Ersari Turkmen torba with attractive embroidered design to the face. A good tribal Ersari torba with soft colours. The torba has survived very well with some of the origin...

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19th Century Turkmen Antique Ersari Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Ersari Main Rug - 19th Century Turkmen Ersari Main Rug, Antique Rug
Antique Ersari Main Rug - 19th Century Turkmen Ersari Main Rug, Antique Rug

Antique Ersari Main Rug - 19th Century Turkmen Ersari Main Rug, Antique Rug

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This rug was woven as part of a project that pays homage to the traditional Ersari Turkmen carpet art. The main dye used in this carpet is madder.

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19th Century Turkmen Antique Ersari Carpets

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Ersari Sumack Rug
Early 20th Century Ersari Sumack Rug

Early 20th Century Ersari Sumack Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century Persian Ersari Kilim rug with a wonderful all-over geometric crimson, emerald, and indigo diamond pattern surrounded by a complementary geometric border.

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1910s Afghan Kilim Antique Ersari Carpets

Materials

Wool

Ersari Ensi Rug, 19th Century
Ersari Ensi Rug, 19th Century

Ersari Ensi Rug, 19th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Ersari Ensi Rug, 19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 4'2" W x 5'2" L Origin: Turkmenistan Period: 19th Century Rug ID: 19559

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19th Century Turkmen Antique Ersari Carpets

Materials

Wool

Ersari Chuval, Late 19th Century
Ersari Chuval, Late 19th Century

Ersari Chuval, Late 19th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Ersari Chuval Rug, Late 19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 3'2" W x 4'7" L Origin: Central Asia Period: Late 19th Century Rug ID: 19350

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Late 19th Century Central Asian Antique Ersari Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Ersari Rug, 19th Century
Antique Ersari Rug, 19th Century

Antique Ersari Rug, 19th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Antique Central Asian Turkmen Ersari Rug, 19th Century (3rd Quarter) Being sold on behalf of Dr. and Mrs. Timothy McCormack. Additional Information: Dimensions: 4'3" W x 4'9" L Ori...

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19th Century Turkmen Antique Ersari Carpets

Materials

Wool

Turkmen Rug Ersari Snake Design
Turkmen Rug Ersari Snake Design

Turkmen Rug Ersari Snake Design

Located in Ferrara, IT

This captivating Ersari Turkmen rug, featuring the rare and mesmerizing “Snake Design” motif, is a powerful testament to the creative and symbolic complexity of Central Asian tribal ...

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19th Century Turkmen Antique Ersari Carpets

Materials

Wool

Ersari Ensi Rug, c. 1900
Ersari Ensi Rug, c. 1900

Ersari Ensi Rug, c. 1900

Located in Dublin, NH

Ersari Ensi Rug, c. 1900 An ensi is a type of weaving used by the Turkmen of Central Asia as door-flaps on the inside of nomadic tents or yurts. This Ensi was most probably woven by...

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19th Century Afghan Antique Ersari Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkmen Ersari Rug circa 1900
Antique Turkmen Ersari Rug circa 1900

Antique Turkmen Ersari Rug circa 1900

Located in Morton Grove, IL

A cute gorgeous hand knotted antique Ersari rug,this piece remained us of an exceptional example of the upholding of the original characteristics and represents the best of Turkman w...

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Early 1900s Turkmen Antique Ersari Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Ersari Turkmen 12 Gul Chuval
Antique Ersari Turkmen 12 Gul Chuval

Antique Ersari Turkmen 12 Gul Chuval

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique Ersari Turkmen 12 gul chuval of very large size, with clear red colour. The elem design is a stylised tree design. Slight even wear with good pile. Hand washed and ready fo...

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19th Century Turkish Antique Ersari Carpets

Materials

Wool

Gorgeous Early 20th Century Ersari Rug
Gorgeous Early 20th Century Ersari Rug

Gorgeous Early 20th Century Ersari Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A gorgeous early 20th century Persian Ersari rug with an all-over stylized floral pattered woven in crimson, white, and indigo, against a crimson background, and surrounded by multip...

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Early 20th Century Afghan Tribal Antique Ersari Carpets

Materials

Wool

Ersari Long Rug, 19th Century
Ersari Long Rug, 19th Century

Ersari Long Rug, 19th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Ersari Long Rug, 19th Century Woven along the banks of the Oxus River in Central Asia, this long and narrow Bashir carpet represents a distinctive form of Turkmen weaving.

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19th Century Central Asian Antique Ersari Carpets

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Ersari Runner
Early 20th Century Persian Ersari Runner

Early 20th Century Persian Ersari Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century Persian Ersari runner with a brilliant alternating multicolored zigzag diamond pattern surrounded by a simple contrasting border.

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Early 20th Century Antique Ersari Carpets

Materials

Wool

Large Antique Tribal Ersari Rug
Large Antique Tribal Ersari Rug

Large Antique Tribal Ersari Rug

Located in New York, NY

A highly decorative afghan Ersari large-size rug with a tribal all-over design from the 1st quarter of the 20th Century Measures: 7'7'' x 14'4''.

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Early 20th Century Tribal Antique Ersari Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Ersari Trapping - Late 19th Century
Antique Ersari Trapping - Late 19th Century

Antique Ersari Trapping - Late 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This rare late 19th century Antique Ersari trapping highlights a powerful and rhythmic geometric composition featuring a horizontal sequence of monumental diamond medallions anchored...

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Late 19th Century Central Asian Antique Ersari Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Ersari Trapping - Late 19th Century
Antique Ersari Trapping - Late 19th Century

Antique Ersari Trapping - Late 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This rare late 19th century Ersari trapping highlights a powerful and rhythmic geometric composition featuring a sequence of four monumental, nested diamond medallions anchored withi...

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Late 19th Century Central Asian Antique Ersari Carpets

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Afghan Ersari Rug
Zabihi Collection Antique Afghan Ersari Rug

Zabihi Collection Antique Afghan Ersari Rug

Located in New York, NY

a 2nd quarter of the 20th century Afghan Ersari Rug in neutral colors rug no. j4380 size 8'6" x 11'3"

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Early 20th Century Afghan Tribal Antique Ersari Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Tribal Ersari Rug, circa 1920
Antique Tribal Ersari Rug, circa 1920

Antique Tribal Ersari Rug, circa 1920

Located in Morton Grove, IL

Little jem created by the artisan of Turkman weavers presenting bold color and design with great charm.The pale orange field is decorated with rows of guls in brown and blue and some...

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1920s Afghan Antique Ersari Carpets

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Ersari Throw Rug
Zabihi Collection Antique Ersari Throw Rug

Zabihi Collection Antique Ersari Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

a mid 20th century Afghan Ersari Rug in neutral colors Details rug no. j4329 size 2' 4" x 3' 8" (71 x 112 cm)

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Early 20th Century Afghan Tribal Antique Ersari Carpets

Materials

Wool

Beautiful Early 20th Century Ersari Turkman rug
Beautiful Early 20th Century Ersari Turkman rug

Beautiful Early 20th Century Ersari Turkman rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A beautiful early 20th century Ersari Turkman rug with an all-over tribal pattern containing stylized flowers and vines woven in geometric stripes across the field, and surrounded by...

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Early 1900s Turkmen Tribal Antique Ersari Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Ersari Turkmen Torba, Circa 1880
Antique Ersari Turkmen Torba, Circa 1880

Antique Ersari Turkmen Torba, Circa 1880

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique Ersari Turkmen torba with star in octagon design Circa 1880 A very good torba with a well drawn example of this classic Ersari design The colour is superb with a clear soft ...

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19th Century Turkmen Antique Ersari Carpets

Exceptional Early 20th Century Ersari Rug
Exceptional Early 20th Century Ersari Rug

Exceptional Early 20th Century Ersari Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

An exceptional early 20th century Persian Ersari rug with an incredible pattern with multiple octagonal medallions on a rich crimson background. Between each medallion are simple, fo...

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Early 1900s Asian Khotan Antique Ersari Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Ersari Turkmen Ensi H-319
Antique Ersari Turkmen Ensi H-319

Antique Ersari Turkmen Ensi H-319

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique Ersari Turkmen ensi of traditional design with excellent colour and outstanding condition. Ensi were door hangings used to cover the entrance to a yurt. This example is...

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19th Century Turkmen Antique Ersari Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Distressed 19th Century Turkmen Ersari
Antique Distressed 19th Century Turkmen Ersari

Antique Distressed 19th Century Turkmen Ersari

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Beautiful 19th century distressed Turkmen Ersari rug, with a typical geometrical Turkmen Gul design and nice natural colors with red, orange, green, blue and purple, entirely hand kn...

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19th Century Afghan Tribal Antique Ersari Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkomen Ersari Rug with Repeating Gul Design
Antique Turkomen Ersari Rug with Repeating Gul Design

Antique Turkomen Ersari Rug with Repeating Gul Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

Antique Turkomen Ersari rug with Repeating Gul Design in soft red background, green, light blue, butter yellow. Hand-Knotted Ersari Rug. Keivan Woven Arts; rug EMB-9656-P13592, count...

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1920s Turkestan Agra Antique Ersari Carpets

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Keyhole Ersari Large Rug
Zabihi Collection Keyhole Ersari Large Rug

Zabihi Collection Keyhole Ersari Large Rug

Located in New York, NY

early 20th Kurd rug in ivory, brown and peach tones with a keyhole design you sometimes find in smaller tribal caucasian rug Details rug no. j2579 size 10' x 14' 9" (305 x 450 cm)

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Early 20th Century Afghan Tribal Antique Ersari Carpets

Materials

Wool

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Antique Ersari Carpets For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique ersari carpets for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique ersari carpets was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and cotton. Antique ersari carpets have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique ersari carpets bearing Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Turkoman, Ersari Tribe and Mehraban Rugs each produced beautiful antique ersari carpets that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Ersari Carpets?

Prices for antique ersari carpets start at $219 and top out at $35,000 with the average selling for $4,101.

Finding the Right Rugs-carpets for You

Good antique rugs and vintage rugs have made their way into homes across the globe, becoming fixtures used for comfort, prayer and self-expression, so choosing the right area rug is officially a universal endeavor.

In modern usage, “carpet” typically denotes a wall-to-wall floor cushioning that is fixed to the floor. Rugs, on the other hand, are designed to cover a specific area and can easily be moved to new locations. However, the terms are interchangeable in many parts of the world, and, in the end, it won’t matter what you decide to call it.

It’s well known that a timeless Persian rug or vintage Turkish rug can warm any interior, but there are lots of other styles of antique rugs to choose from when you're endeavoring to introduce fresh colors and textures to a bedroom or living room.

Moroccan Berber rugs are not all about pattern. In fact, some of the most striking examples are nearly monochrome. But what these rugs lack in complexity, they make up for in brilliant color and subtle variation. Moroccan-style interiors can be mesmerizing — a sitting room of this type might feature a Moroccan rug, carved wooden screens and a tapestry hung behind the sofa.

Handwoven kilim rugs, known for their wealth of rich colors and unique weaving tradition, are pileless: Whereas the Beni Ourain rugs of Morocco can be described as dense with a thick surface or pile, an authentic kilim rug is thin and flat. (The term “kilim” is Turkish in origin, but this type of textile artistry is practiced all across the Balkans, throughout the Arab world and elsewhere.) 

When it comes to eye-catching floor coverings, the distinctive “medallion” pattern of Oushak rugs has two types of rounded shapes alternating against a rich red or blue background created with natural dyes, while the elaborate “star” pattern involves large eight-pointed shapes in diagonal rows alternating with diamonds.  

If you’re looking for something unexpected, find a runner rug that pops in your hallway or on your stairs. Dig for dazzling geometric patterns in our inventory of mid-century modern rugs and carpets, which includes works designed by the likes of Swedish textile masters Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Marianne Richter and other artisans. 

Carpets and rugs have been around for thousands of years. Prehistoric humans turned to animal skin, wool and fur to craft simple fabrics to soften hard terrain. A 2016 study suggests that "cave lions" were hunted for exactly this purpose, and that decorating your cave with their pelts may have conferred strength and prestige. Although many of these early textiles are still in existence, tracing their precise origins is difficult. Carpets quickly became such a valuable trade commodity that the weavings could easily travel far from their places of origin. 

The oldest known carpet was found in southern Siberia. (It may have traveled there from Persepolis in Iran.) For the flat-weave floor rugs crafted by Native Americans, cotton was the primary material before sheep’s wool was introduced in the 16th century. In Europe, carpet-making was fundamental to folk art, and Asian carpets imported to European countries were at one time considered a precious luxury and not intended to remain permanently on the floor. 

With the variety of area rugs and carpets rolled out for you on 1stDibs — a collection that includes traditional, modern, minimalist rugs and other coverings of all kinds — things will be looking up whenever you’re looking down. 

Questions About Antique Ersari Carpets
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Antique carpet balls are stone or ceramic balls decorated in bright colored patterns in specific plaids. They were used as a form of indoor carpet bowling, though now are collected for decorative purposes.