A one-of-a-kind antique Turkmen Ersari Beshir rug, The piece measures approximately 3’2″ × 4’11” (per the seller listing) — a compact tribal proportion well suited to use as an accent rug at a bedside, in an entry, or layered over a larger neutral floor covering.
The Ersari are one of the major Turkmen tribal confederations, historically inhabiting the area along the Amu Darya river — today divided across Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and parts of northern Afghanistan. Beshir is a sub-group associated with a distinct tribal vocabulary within the Ersari tradition. Ersari/Beshir carpets are particularly recognized for bold geometric güls and durable hand-spun wool yarns.
Hand-knotted wool. Authentic one-of-a-kind antique tribal carpet.
At a glance
· Origin: Central Asia (Turkmen / Ersari-Beshir tradition) · Construction: Hand-knotted wool · Dimensions: ~3’2″ × 4’11” · SKU: 18804
Condition: Good.