Small Square Red Antique Tribal Pattern Turkmen Engsi Hand Knotted Wool Rug
| Stock number | 22116 |
| Size | 5 ft 8 in x 6 ft (1.73 m x 1.83 m) |
| Origin | Turkmenistan |
| Age | Circa 1890 |
| Style | Turkmen |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Red / Rust |
| Pattern | Allover, Geometric |
Antique Turkmen - Engsi Turkmenistan Knotted Rug, Country of Origin: Turkmenistan, Circa Date: 1890s. This exceptional late 19th-century square weaving represents the pinnacle of tribal artistry from the Transcaspian region. The dense, highly saturated palette and meticulous knotting technique are characteristic of pieces originating from Turkmenistan during this period of cultural exchange and expansion. The composition features a powerful, vertically oriented geometric design, utilizing stepped diamonds, hooked elements, and traditional Turkmen gul motifs. While the Engsi format often implies a specific panel arrangement, this square piece employs an allover design structure within its borders, creating a mesmerizing field of interlocking symbols that speak to the weaver's heritage.