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Antique Hand-Knotted Turkish Rug, Wool, Floral Design, 1940, Turkey
Antique Hand-Knotted Turkish Rug, Wool, Floral Design, 1940, Turkey

Antique Hand-Knotted Turkish Rug, Wool, Floral Design, 1940, Turkey

By Turkoman

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Small hand-knotted rug from Eastern Turkey, Antique oriental accent rug, carpet or mat. Vintage Turkish rug with rare colors. This hand-knotted rug has an unusual green field wit...

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Moorish Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Antique Hand-Knotted Turkish Rug, Wool Floral Design, 1940
Antique Hand-Knotted Turkish Rug, Wool Floral Design, 1940

Antique Hand-Knotted Turkish Rug, Wool Floral Design, 1940

By Turkoman

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Hand-knotted antique ethnic rug from Eastern Turkey, circa 1940. Size: 3ft 6 in x 5ft 8in. Traditional Turkish carpet with floral abstract design. Antique oriental accent rug - carpe...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Moorish Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Framed Turkoman Headpiece
Framed Turkoman Headpiece

Framed Turkoman Headpiece

Located in Tampa, FL

A vintage Turkoman ethnic tribal headpiece, beautifully presented in a custom silver gilt frame

Category

Early 1900s Turkish Antique Turkoman

Materials

Silver

Antique Turkoman Rug
Antique Turkoman Rug

Antique Turkoman Rug

$8,640Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Turkoman Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Turkoman (or Turkmen) rugs, were made by nomadic Turkoman tribes of Central Asia, in and around

Category

Early 20th Century Central Asian Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkoman rug/ bag
Antique Turkoman rug/ bag

Antique Turkoman rug/ bag

Located in Evanston, IL

unique work of art. Enter the spotlight, a captivating piece of history—a 50" x 12" antique Turkoman

Category

1870s Central Asian Tribal Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Antique Belouch Turkoman Rug
Antique Belouch Turkoman Rug

Antique Belouch Turkoman Rug

$960Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Belouch Turkoman Rug

Located in Evanston, IL

Persian Farsi language. Their rugs display color and structural features that are more akin to Turkoman

Category

Early 20th Century Central Asian Tribal Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Antique Central Asian Turkoman Carpet
Antique Central Asian Turkoman Carpet

Antique Central Asian Turkoman Carpet

Located in New York, NY

An antique central Asian Turkoman carpet from the early 20th century. Measures: 6' 5" x 9' 11"

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Early 20th Century Central Asian Tribal Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Antique Belouch Turkoman Rug, Fine
Antique Belouch Turkoman Rug, Fine

Antique Belouch Turkoman Rug, Fine

Located in Evanston, IL

Persian Farsi language. Their rugs display color and structural features that are more akin to Turkoman

Category

Late 18th Century Central Asian Tribal Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Antique Belouch Turkoman Rug, Fine
Antique Belouch Turkoman Rug, Fine

Antique Belouch Turkoman Rug, Fine

Located in Evanston, IL

Persian Farsi language. Their rugs display color and structural features that are more akin to Turkoman

Category

Early 20th Century Central Asian Tribal Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Antique Salor Bokhara Turkoman Rug
Antique Salor Bokhara Turkoman Rug

Antique Salor Bokhara Turkoman Rug

Located in Closter, NJ

Turkoman rugs and carpets are woven in the region east of the Caspian Sea known as West Turkestan

Category

Late 19th Century Afghan Tribal Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkoman Rug, circa 1880
Antique Turkoman Rug, circa 1880

Antique Turkoman Rug, circa 1880

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Antique Turkoman rug, circa 1880. A Turkoman or Turkmen rug from Turkmenistan formerly part of the

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19th Century Russian Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkoman Rug, circa 1890
Antique Turkoman Rug, circa 1890

Antique Turkoman Rug, circa 1890

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Antique Turkoman rug, circa 1890. A Turkoman or Turkmen rug from Turkmenistan formerly part of the

Category

19th Century Russian Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkoman Rug, circa 1880
Antique Turkoman Rug, circa 1880

Antique Turkoman Rug, circa 1880

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Antique Turkoman rug, circa 1880. A Turkoman or Turkmen rug from Turkmenistan formerly part of the

Category

19th Century Turkestan Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkoman Rug, circa 1880
Antique Turkoman Rug, circa 1880

Antique Turkoman Rug, circa 1880

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Antique Turkoman rug, circa 1880. A Turkoman or Turkmen rug from Turkmenistan formerly part of the

Category

19th Century Turkestan Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Antique Central Asian Turkoman Rug
Antique Central Asian Turkoman Rug

Antique Central Asian Turkoman Rug

$6,600Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Central Asian Turkoman Rug

Located in New York, NY

An antique Central Asian Turkoman gallery rug from the early 20th century. Measures: 4' 9" x 9' 6"

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Early 20th Century Central Asian Tribal Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkoman Star rug/ bag
Antique Turkoman Star rug/ bag

Antique Turkoman Star rug/ bag

Located in Evanston, IL

unique work of art. Enter the spotlight, a captivating piece of history—a 54" x 15" antique Turkoman

Category

1870s Central Asian Tribal Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Antique Tekke Torba Turkoman Rug
Antique Tekke Torba Turkoman Rug

Antique Tekke Torba Turkoman Rug

Located in Evanston, IL

Turkoman Tekkeh Torba Rug. Immaculately preserved, this rug stands as a testament to the weaver's skill and

Category

Late 19th Century Central Asian Tribal Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Antique Yomuth Rug/Bag, Turkoman
Antique Yomuth Rug/Bag, Turkoman

Antique Yomuth Rug/Bag, Turkoman

$360Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Yomuth Rug/Bag, Turkoman

Located in Evanston, IL

A few centuries back, almost all Turkmen rugs were produced by nomadic tribes almost entirely with locally-obtained materials, wool from the herds and vegetable dyes or other natu...

Category

Early 20th Century Central Asian Tribal Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkoman Engsi Hatchli Rug
Antique Turkoman Engsi Hatchli Rug

Antique Turkoman Engsi Hatchli Rug

$1,960Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Turkoman Engsi Hatchli Rug

Located in Evanston, IL

Almost all Turkmen rugs were produced by nomadic tribes almost entirely with locally obtained materials, wool from the herds and vegetable dyes, or other natural dyes from the land. ...

Category

Early 20th Century Central Asian Tribal Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Antique Fine Tekkeh Turkoman Rug
Antique Fine Tekkeh Turkoman Rug

Antique Fine Tekkeh Turkoman Rug

$1,960Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Fine Tekkeh Turkoman Rug

Located in Evanston, IL

Almost all Turkmen rugs were produced by nomadic tribes almost entirely with locally obtained materials, wool from the herds and vegetable dyes, or other natural dyes from the land. ...

Category

Early 20th Century Central Asian Tribal Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Antique Tekke Turkoman Carpet, AS IS
Antique Tekke Turkoman Carpet, AS IS

Antique Tekke Turkoman Carpet, AS IS

Located in Evanston, IL

Turkoman Tekke carpet. Immaculately preserved, this rug stands as a testament to the weaver's skill and

Category

Late 19th Century Central Asian Tribal Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkoman Long Rug with Tribal Guls
Antique Turkoman Long Rug with Tribal Guls

Antique Turkoman Long Rug with Tribal Guls

Located in New York, NY

This striking antique Turkmen long rug exemplifies classic nomadic weaving traditions of Central Asia. The elongated format is organized into horizontal bands filled with repeating g...

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Late 19th Century Turkmen Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkoman Afghan Rug 04'00 x 11'09
Antique Turkoman Afghan Rug 04'00 x 11'09

Antique Turkoman Afghan Rug 04'00 x 11'09

Located in Dallas, TX

78673 Antique Turkoman Afghan Rug Runner, 04'00 x 11'09. Experience the allure of nomadic heritage

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkoman Yomut Asmalyk Rug, circa 1890
Antique Turkoman Yomut Asmalyk Rug, circa 1890

Antique Turkoman Yomut Asmalyk Rug, circa 1890

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Yomut are Turkoman rugs and are very popular. An Asmalyk is a rug used in a Turkmen wedding

Category

1890s Afghan Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkoman Torba Bag Face, Free Shipping
Antique Turkoman Torba Bag Face, Free Shipping

Antique Turkoman Torba Bag Face, Free Shipping

Located in Evanston, IL

Turkoman Tekkeh Torba Rug. Immaculately preserved, this rug stands as a testament to the weaver's skill and

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Early 20th Century Central Asian Tribal Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Antique Yomuth Rug/Bag, Turkoman, As Is
Antique Yomuth Rug/Bag, Turkoman, As Is

Antique Yomuth Rug/Bag, Turkoman, As Is

Located in Evanston, IL

A few centuries back, almost all Turkmen rugs were produced by nomadic tribes almost entirely with locally-obtained materials, wool from the herds and vegetable dyes or other natu...

Category

1870s Central Asian Tribal Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkoman Engsi Hatchli Rug, AS IS
Antique Turkoman Engsi Hatchli Rug, AS IS

Antique Turkoman Engsi Hatchli Rug, AS IS

Located in Evanston, IL

Almost all Turkmen rugs were produced by nomadic tribes almost entirely with locally obtained materials, wool from the herds and vegetable dyes, or other natural dyes from the land. ...

Category

Late 19th Century Central Asian Tribal Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Turkoman Tekke Carpet with Tribal Style
Antique Persian Turkoman Tekke Carpet with Tribal Style

Antique Persian Turkoman Tekke Carpet with Tribal Style

Located in Dallas, TX

79164 Antique Persian Turkoman Rug, 04'05 x 07'00. Bold and luminous, this hand-knotted wool

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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkoman Yomut Main Rug, Ca 19th Century
Antique Turkoman Yomut Main Rug, Ca 19th Century

Antique Turkoman Yomut Main Rug, Ca 19th Century

Located in Spring Valley, NY

Antique Turkoman Yomut Main carpet. Ca 19th Century. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool

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1890s Turkish Other Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Salor Chuval - Early 19th Century Turkoman Salor Chuval
Salor Chuval - Early 19th Century Turkoman Salor Chuval

Salor Chuval - Early 19th Century Turkoman Salor Chuval

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

Early 19th Century Turkoman Salor Chuval This antique Salor burlap rug is a rare piece from the

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Early 19th Century Central Asian Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Antique Hand-Woven Turkoman Cicims, Early 20th Century, Turkmenistan
Antique Hand-Woven Turkoman Cicims, Early 20th Century, Turkmenistan

Antique Hand-Woven Turkoman Cicims, Early 20th Century, Turkmenistan

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Rare pair of small little antique Turkoman cicims, with very fine workmanship, to be admired

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Early 20th Century Turkmen Other Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

1930’s Persian Turkoman Carpet with Tribal Style
1930’s Persian Turkoman Carpet with Tribal Style

1930’s Persian Turkoman Carpet with Tribal Style

Located in Dallas, TX

78216 Vintage Persian Turkoman Rug, 02'01 x 03'06. Crimson shadows and midnight tones converge in

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Early 20th Century Persian Aesthetic Movement Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkoman Asmalyk Camel Trapping Textile Wall Hanging
Antique Turkoman Asmalyk Camel Trapping Textile Wall Hanging

Antique Turkoman Asmalyk Camel Trapping Textile Wall Hanging

Located in Savannah, GA

Rare Turkoman hand-knotted decorative asmalyk which is a camel trapping used in weddings. Measures

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1890s Turkmen Tribal Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkoman Yomut Bag Face Textile Wall Hanging
Antique Turkoman Yomut Bag Face Textile Wall Hanging

Antique Turkoman Yomut Bag Face Textile Wall Hanging

Located in Savannah, GA

Late 19th century Turkoman Yomut hand-knotted bag face. A bag face is the front panel of a bag

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1890s Turkmen Tribal Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkoman Tekke Main Carpet, 7'6" x 10'7"
Antique Turkoman Tekke Main Carpet, 7'6" x 10'7"

Antique Turkoman Tekke Main Carpet, 7'6" x 10'7"

Located in Evanston, IL

Antique handmade Turkoman Tekke Main Carpet, 7'6" x 10'7", Central Asia. The most decorative

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Late 19th Century Central Asian Tribal Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkoman Runner with Repeating Gul Pattern in Deep Red
Antique Turkoman Runner with Repeating Gul Pattern in Deep Red

Antique Turkoman Runner with Repeating Gul Pattern in Deep Red

Located in New York, NY

This striking antique Turkoman runner features a classic allover field of repeating gül motifs

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Early 20th Century Turkmen Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkoman Ersari Main Rug Afghan Geometric Rug 1880
Antique Turkoman Ersari Main Rug Afghan Geometric Rug 1880

Antique Turkoman Ersari Main Rug Afghan Geometric Rug 1880

Located in New York, NY

Magnificent antique large Ersari Rug with an intricate geometric design. It is a very fine piece and was acquired from a Manhattan NY estate. A timeless statement piece with rich cha...

Category

1880s Afghan Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkoman Torba Bag, Hand-Knotted Wool, Circa 1870
Antique Turkoman Torba Bag, Hand-Knotted Wool, Circa 1870

Antique Turkoman Torba Bag, Hand-Knotted Wool, Circa 1870

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Antique rare Turkoman Torba bag with guls (roses) used by Turkoman tribes. There are many books on

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Late 19th Century Turkmen Other Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Antique Belouch Turkoman Rug, c-1900's, AS IS
Antique Belouch Turkoman Rug, c-1900's, AS IS

Antique Belouch Turkoman Rug, c-1900's, AS IS

Located in Evanston, IL

Experience the Timeless Elegance of a Belouch Turkoman Rug Step into a world of craftsmanship and

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Early 20th Century Central Asian Tribal Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Rare Antique Turkoman Bokara Yomud Chuval, Hand-Knotted, 1870
Rare Antique Turkoman Bokara Yomud Chuval, Hand-Knotted, 1870

Rare Antique Turkoman Bokara Yomud Chuval, Hand-Knotted, 1870

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

1029 - Rare perfect antique Turkoman Bokara for Your collection. Suitable also for wall decor or

Category

Late 19th Century Turkmen Other Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Antique Tekke Turkoman Hatchli Ensi Rug Fine Tribal Rug 1880
Antique Tekke Turkoman Hatchli Ensi Rug Fine Tribal Rug 1880

Antique Tekke Turkoman Hatchli Ensi Rug Fine Tribal Rug 1880

Located in New York, NY

This is a beautiful antique Tekke Turkoman rug featuring an intricate geometric pattern that

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1880s European Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkoman Susani Textile, Hand-Woven Wool & Cotton, 1920
Antique Turkoman Susani Textile, Hand-Woven Wool & Cotton, 1920

Antique Turkoman Susani Textile, Hand-Woven Wool & Cotton, 1920

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Antique and very rare "susani", a rare tissue fully embroidered on the Caucasus mountains. It's really for collection, for true connoisseurs. ref. O/1269.

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Early 20th Century Central Asian Other Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Hand-Knotted Turkoman Saddle Rug, Wool, Turkmenistan, Circa 1930
Hand-Knotted Turkoman Saddle Rug, Wool, Turkmenistan, Circa 1930

Hand-Knotted Turkoman Saddle Rug, Wool, Turkmenistan, Circa 1930

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

nr. 1034 - This horse saddle is rare because Turkoman nomads prepare this type of saddle only for

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Mid-19th Century Turkmen Other Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkoman Tribal Cuff Bracelets Rare Pair with Glass Inlay
Antique Turkoman Tribal Cuff Bracelets Rare Pair with Glass Inlay

Antique Turkoman Tribal Cuff Bracelets Rare Pair with Glass Inlay

Located in Monroe Township, NJ

A rare and exceptional pair of heavy, wide Turkoman cuff bracelets from the late 19th to early 20th

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Early 20th Century Asian Antique Turkoman

Antique Turkoman Horse Bag Fragment, Hand-Woven Wool, 1900
Antique Turkoman Horse Bag Fragment, Hand-Woven Wool, 1900

Antique Turkoman Horse Bag Fragment, Hand-Woven Wool, 1900

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

nr. 1046 - What to do with this fragment? Lining a small armchair, hanging on the wall as a souvenir, placed on a piece of furniture under a sculpture, or simply a nice cushion: it...

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Late 19th Century Turkmen Other Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Turkoman Bokara Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, Early 20th Century, Central Asia
Turkoman Bokara Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, Early 20th Century, Central Asia

Turkoman Bokara Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, Early 20th Century, Central Asia

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

An early 20th century Turkoman rug, handwoven in a distinctive tribal vocabulary, with a series of

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Early 20th Century Central Asian Other Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkoman Bokhara Yomut Rug, circa 1890 6'5 x 10'1.
Antique Turkoman Bokhara Yomut Rug, circa 1890 6'5 x 10'1.

Antique Turkoman Bokhara Yomut Rug, circa 1890 6'5 x 10'1.

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Antique Turkoman Bokhara Yomut rug, circa 1890. Yomut rugs are one of the most popular of Turkoman

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19th Century Turkmen Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkoman Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, East Turkestan, Circa 1920
Antique Turkoman Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, East Turkestan, Circa 1920

Antique Turkoman Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, East Turkestan, Circa 1920

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Antique Turkoman rug, circa 1920, from Turkmenistan hand knotted wool, could be use as wall hanging

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1920s East Turkestani Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Bokara Turkoman Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Circa 1929
Antique Bokara Turkoman Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Circa 1929

Antique Bokara Turkoman Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Circa 1929

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Classic Bokara with very close knotting and design: for connoisseurs. Perfect on the wall, because now it is a bit delicate.

Category

Early 20th Century Turkmen Other Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkoman Rug Bag Faces, Hand-Woven Wool, Circa 1900
Antique Turkoman Rug Bag Faces, Hand-Woven Wool, Circa 1900

Antique Turkoman Rug Bag Faces, Hand-Woven Wool, Circa 1900

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

nr. 777 and 779 - Antique rare pair of Turkoman rug bag faces. Very interesting for a collector

Category

Early 20th Century Turkmen Other Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Antique Persian Turkoman Tekke Carpet with Tribal Style
Late 19th Century Antique Persian Turkoman Tekke Carpet with Tribal Style

Late 19th Century Antique Persian Turkoman Tekke Carpet with Tribal Style

Located in Dallas, TX

79172 Late 19th Century Antique Persian Turkoman Rug, 03'11 x 05'06. Woven in the twilight of the

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Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Antique Tekkeh Turkoman Engsi Hatchli 4 Seasons Rug, AS IS
Antique Tekkeh Turkoman Engsi Hatchli 4 Seasons Rug, AS IS

Antique Tekkeh Turkoman Engsi Hatchli 4 Seasons Rug, AS IS

Located in Evanston, IL

Almost all Turkmen rugs were produced by nomadic tribes almost entirely with locally obtained materials, wool from the herds and vegetable dyes, or other natural dyes from the land. ...

Category

Late 19th Century Central Asian Tribal Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkoman Tekké Wall Hanging Bag, Hand-Knotted Wool, Circa 1870
Antique Turkoman Tekké Wall Hanging Bag, Hand-Knotted Wool, Circa 1870

Antique Turkoman Tekké Wall Hanging Bag, Hand-Knotted Wool, Circa 1870

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Antique rare Turkoman "Torba" bag for wall hanging, with guls (roses) uses by Turkoman tribes

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Late 19th Century Turkmen Other Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

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Antique Turkoman For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique turkoman you’re looking for. An antique turkoman — often made from fabric, wool and cotton — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique turkoman, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique turkoman is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique turkoman over the years, but those crafted by Turkoman are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Turkoman?

Prices for an antique turkoman start at $425 and top out at $60,000 with the average selling for $2,450.

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.