Persian Turkoman Wool Rug - 1.90 x 1.36 Square

Persian Turkoman Wool Rug - 1.90 x 1.36 SquareA Turkmen rug (Trkmen haly or Turkoman carpet) is a type of handmade floor covering textile traditionally originating in Central Asia. The original Turkmen rugs were produced by the Turkmen tribes who are the main ethnic group in Turkmenistan and are also found in Afghanistan and Iran. They are used for various purposes, including tent rugs, door hangings and bags of various sizes. A few centuries back, almost all Turkmen rugs were produced by nomadic

Azerbaijan republic

The border normally reflects the central motif

The rug has soft toning

of muted hues and tones of subtle brass

floral motifs

These rugs are very special to their weavers and they always bring a special warmth to their new homes

The local artisans weave their tribal area rugs using both the Persian asymmetrical knot and the Turkish symmetrical knot

The harmony and balance of this carpet is spell binding

The three central rosette style medallion explodes out into the field

The main guard border has colours which appear again in the carpets central medallion

Such medallions and shapes were central to the design and reality of Persian gardens

practical weaving techniques that reflect everyday rural use