Antique Tekke Turkomen Rug, circa-1900's Very Fine

The Tekke are a nomadic group from central Asia north western Afghanistan and constantly at war in struggle for water and grazing for their herds. The rug is showing a far greater d...

Embark on a journey through time as we unravel the rich history woven into the fabric of Turkmen rugs, a testament to the nomadic tribes that crafted these masterpieces centuries ago...

Embark on a journey through time as we unravel the rich history woven into the fabric of Turkmen rugs, a testament to the nomadic tribes that crafted these masterpieces centuries ago...

Antique handmade Turkoman Tekke Main Carpet, 7'6" x 10'7", Central Asia. The most decorative unusual antique carpet. Fine wool on wool foundation, re...

Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of traditional design and pleasing red colour, the rug is of a scarce very small size Circa 1900 The rug has a traditional Tekke gul design with 2 rows of ...

Turkomen carpets of this size and quality have been continually in demand but very difficult to acquire. Verified as to age, it appears to have been woven for a chieftan or tribal leader as it would require a large yurt to accommodate it , and its date of origin is earlier than the period wherein significant, if any ,importation of Turkomen carpets to the West occurred. The wool (warp and weft) of this carpet is of superior and lanolin rich quality with a beautiful soft feel and pile in excellent condition. The richness of the colours—triple dipped in the dye vat...

Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of very fine weave, silk foundation and silk highlights This is an excellent rug with six rows of thirteen Tekke guls to the field. It is most unusual to...

A fine and small rug from the Tekke Turkmen tribe, located close to the border with the northeastern Persian province of Khorassan. The rugs of this tribe have always been highly pri...