Turkaman
137 × 108 cm
710 €
Turkaman
638 €
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132 × 101(1.33 m²)
Hand-knotted
New (0-20 Years)
Iran / Persia
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About This Turkaman
Where it comes from
This is a Turkaman rug, also written Turkoman, a tribal weaving from the Central Asian nomadic tradition, hand-knotted in Iran, 132 x 101 cm (4'4" x 3'4"). The type is known for its repeating göl medallions, clan emblems set across a dense, durable weave in deep red grounds. This piece keeps that palette but abandons the endless repeat for a single directional design.
What you see
A warm brick red fills the field, crossed by bands of deep indigo-navy. Horizontal bands of rust and navy alternate, each navy band carrying an ivory diamond lattice, narrowing steadily toward one end and converging on a small diamond medallion — closer to a mihrab niche than the scattered göls the type is normally known for. Framing this, narrow border bands stacked tightly in brick red carry cream zigzag and diamond motifs, close in tone to the field and modest in width.
How it was made
This rug is hand-knotted, its pile handspun wool on a cotton warp, at a density of 441,000 to 500,000 knots per square metre. That density is what lets the ivory diamonds inside each navy band keep their sharp edges instead of blurring, and what gives the pile its short, crisp 6 mm nap. Turkaman weavers work from memory rather than a drawn plan, and it is this freedom that let the maker bend the usual endless göl repeat into a single, deliberate point.
At home
A rug this size suits a hallway, a landing, or a spot by a door, seen daily. Brick red and deep indigo hold their warmth where daylight is scarce, and read clearly against a pale floor. The dense knotting and short pile feel firm underfoot, made for a floor that gets walked on. Set where light falls, the mihrab point draws the eye as you pass.
More on Turkmen rugs: origin, making and how to recognise a genuine piece
Product Details
- Rug No.
- 765455
- Size
- 132 × 101 cm (1.33 m²)
- Thickness
- ca. 6 mm
- Knots
- 441,000 – 500,000 / m²
- Craft
- Hand-knotted
- Pile
- Hand-spun Wool
- Warp
- Cotton
- Origin
- Iran / Persia
- Age
- New (0-20 Years)
- Condition
- Perfect★★★★★
- Pattern
- Mehrabi
- Weight
- ca. 3 kg
- Stock
- Unique — Only 1
Exceptionally fine weave
Questions about this rug
Which room is this rug for?
At 132 × 101 cm (1.33 m²) this is a small rug. It works beside a bed, in a reading corner, in front of a fireplace or as a mat by a door. It does not furnish a room; it makes a point in one.
Is this rug hand-knotted?
Yes, knotted by hand — knot by knot on a loom, not machine-made. The density is 441,000 to 500,000 knots per square metre; across 1.33 m² that is roughly 590,000 to 670,000 individual knots, every one of them tied by hand.
How do I care for this rug?
Hand-spun wool still carries its own lanolin, which keeps liquid sitting on the surface for a moment: blot quickly, with clear water and a light cloth, working inwards and without rubbing. Otherwise regular vacuuming along the pile is enough. Turn the rug once or twice a year so light and footfall reach it evenly.
Still have a question?
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Authenticity
Certificate included verifying origin, materials, and craftsmanship.
Ref: 765455
