Antique Red Central Asian Turkmen Allover Tribal Geometric Hand Knotted Wool Rug
$9,000.00
| Stock number | 23908 |
| Size | 2 ft 9 in x 4 ft 6 in (0.84 m x 1.37 m) |
| Origin | Turkmenistan |
| Age | Circa 1850 |
| Style | Turkmen |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Red / Rust |
| Pattern | Allover, Geometric |
Antique Red Central Asian Turkmen Allover Geometric Knotted Tribal Rug, Circa Date: 1850s. This exceptional piece represents the pinnacle of 19th-century tribal weaving, likely originating from the Arabachi sub-group. Its dense, tightly knotted structure speaks to the rigorous standards of nomadic craftsmanship common among antique rugs of this era. The field is dominated by a rich, deeply saturated madder dye, presenting a magnificent red hue that is characteristic of the finest natural dyes. This warm tone provides a striking contrast to the secondary colors of deep indigo, charcoal, and ivory, which define the complex geometric guls, making it a superb example among red color rugs. The allover design features repeating cruciform medallions, known as guls, meticulously arranged across the field.