Turkaman
137 × 108 cm
710 €
Turkaman
1.739 €
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216 × 149(3.22 m²)
Hand-knotted
New (0-20 Years)
Iran / Persia
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About This Turkaman
Where it comes from
A Turkmen tribal rug, 216 x 149 cm (7'1" x 4'11"), from the nomadic weaving tradition of Central Asia. Turkmen work is known above all for its gul medallions, the octagonal clan emblems repeated across the field, and for a density of knotting that makes these among the most durable of all hand-made rugs. The classic ground for this design is a deep red; here it is navy, which sets the piece apart from the outset.
What you see
The dark navy field is packed edge to edge with two rows of seven octagonal guls, each drawn in brick red, cream and a muted teal, with small touches of ochre. A thin horizontal line runs through the centre of each row, and the effect is not a simple repeat but a mirrored pairing, one row answering the other with unusual precision. All fourteen octagons hold that same crisp, even geometry. A wide multi-band border closes the design, dominated by deep red, with a cream inner band carrying a red zig-zag that sharpens the contrast against the navy ground.
How it was made
That precision is a product of the knotting, not just the drawing. At 501,000 to 640,000 knots per square metre, hand-spun wool on a natural wool warp, the weaver had the resolution to keep each gul's outline clean and its mirror partner true, something coarser tribal work cannot hold. This was knotted from memory, on a portable loom, without a cartoon to follow, which makes that evenness across fourteen repeats a real feat of hand and eye. The pile is kept low, at 6 mm, giving a tight, flat, faintly ribbed surface with a matte finish and no play of sheen.
At home
At this size the rug suits a seating area in a living room, or a study floor where the geometry can be read from a chair rather than crossed constantly. The navy ground holds its own against dark furniture and timber, while the brick red and cream lift a pale floor without needing help from anything else in the room. Underfoot it is dense and firm, built for a floor that gets used, not one that gets protected. In flat daylight or lamplight alike, the matte wool keeps the pattern sharp and the mirrored guls hold their line.
More on Turkmen rugs: origin, making and how to recognise a genuine piece
Product Details
- Rug No.
- 966509
- Size
- 216 × 149 cm (3.22 m²)
- Thickness
- ca. 6 mm
- Knots
- 501,000 – 640,000 / m²
- Craft
- Hand-knotted
- Pile
- Hand-spun Wool
- Warp
- Natural Wool
- Origin
- Iran / Persia
- Age
- New (0-20 Years)
- Condition
- Perfect★★★★★
- Pattern
- All-Over Pattern
- Weight
- ca. 8 kg
- Stock
- Unique — Only 1
Exceptionally fine weave
Questions about this rug
Which room is this rug for?
At 216 × 149 cm (3.22 m²) this is a medium rug. It works in front of a sofa, in front of a bed or in a study. It is too small for a dining table — there you want about 80 cm of clearance so a chair does not tip over the edge when pushed back.
Is this rug hand-knotted?
Yes, knotted by hand — knot by knot on a loom, not machine-made. The density is 501,000 to 640,000 knots per square metre; across 3.22 m² that is roughly 1.6 to 2.1 million 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
Certificate included verifying origin, materials, and craftsmanship.
Ref: 966509
