Turkaman
216 × 149 cm
1.739 €
Turkaman
5.550 €
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316 × 223(7.05 m²)
Hand-knotted
New (0-20 Years)
Iran / Persia
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About This Turkaman
Where it comes from
This is a Turkmen rug, also written Turkoman, 316 x 223 cm (10'4" x 7'4"), from the nomadic weaving tradition of Central Asia. The type is known for its repeating göl medallions, tribal emblems unique to each clan, usually set against a deep red ground. Here the ground turns warm ivory instead, and the red is held back for the bands and the border.
What you see
The first impression is of bold horizontal bands, cream and deep brick red alternating across the field, each carrying a run of large serrated diamonds and zigzag chevrons. At the tips of the diamonds, small hooked points give the chevrons a serrated, almost horned edge. Along each band, small göl medallions in ochre and rust are strung through the diamond centres. A wide brick-red border closes the field, framed by narrow ivory-and-red guard stripes that repeat the geometry at a smaller scale.
How it was made
Knotted by hand from memory, without a drawn plan, this rug carries somewhere between 72,000 and 90,000 knots per square metre, a density that keeps the serrated diamond edges and the narrow guard stripes crisp rather than letting them blur into the field. The pile is handspun wool over a cotton warp, worked to a firm 6 mm, which gives the surface a slight ribbing where the guard stripes meet and a light sheen that moves across the wool. It is this same dense structure that has made Turkmen weaving among the most durable of all hand-knotted rugs.
At home
This is a rug for a living or dining room, with enough ground to sit under a table or gather a seating group. The ivory field lifts a room with little natural light, while the red and navy bands hold their own against dark wood or leather furniture. Underfoot the dense short pile is firm and even, built for daily footsteps rather than careful protection. In the afternoon the sheen catches along the bands, and the cream ground seems to warm as the sun crosses it.
More on Turkmen rugs: origin, making and how to recognise a genuine piece
Product Details
- Rug No.
- 894242
- Size
- 316 × 223 cm (7.05 m²)
- Thickness
- ca. 6 mm
- Knots
- 72,000 – 90,000 / m²
- Craft
- Hand-knotted
- Pile
- Hand-spun Wool
- Warp
- Cotton
- Origin
- Iran / Persia
- Age
- New (0-20 Years)
- Condition
- Perfect
- Pattern
- All-Over Pattern
- Weight
- ca. 18 kg
- Stock
- Unique — Only 1
Artisan crafted
Questions about this rug
Which room is this rug for?
At 316 × 223 cm (7.05 m²) this is a large rug. It sits under a seating group with the front legs of sofa and chairs on it, or under a dining table for four. A table for six wants about 80 cm of clearance all round, and needs more.
Is this rug hand-knotted?
Yes, knotted by hand — knot by knot on a loom, not machine-made. The density is 72,000 to 90,000 knots per square metre; across 7.05 m² that is roughly 510,000 to 630,000 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.
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Authenticity
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Ref: 894242
