Old Tekké Rug, 163 Cm X 245 Cm, Hand-knotted Wool, Turkestan, 1950s, Perfect Condition

Old tekké carpet knotted by the Turkmens of Central Asia in wool, from the 50s, mid-20th century, good size, 163 cm wide by 245 cm long, in perfect condition, knotted in soft wool of very good quality and decorated of the "gül" medallion-shaped tribal motif (usually an octagon, square or somewhat modified rhombus).
The pattern is repeated with constancy on the field, which gives these rugs a great elegance and an almost heraldic character.
In doing so, the borders are generally the same color as the field, it is part of the nomadic way of life consisting in deviating from all ostentatious forms.
The entry of the rug, fringes, and kilim finish has three "güls" and three for the exit.
# #The tribe had their "gul" probably as a rallying crest. .
The soft and shiny wool is very tightly and very finely knotted (until the 1950s), the pile is flush and this rug has a beautiful patina.
Turkmen handicraft rugs are of very good quality. In other regions, nomadic rugs are often loosely knotted and have a long pile, unlike Afghan or Turkmen rugs which feature dense, tight knots with the Persian knot, streaks of velvet, and goats or sheep's hair.
sheep's wool, supple and shiny. But the use of goat and camel hair is more common for warp and weft.
These rugs have a masculine aura and have always been appreciated since the 19th century for decorating the offices of businessmen.
These majestic carpets are certainly the best in Central Asia and are the work of the Turkmen tribes.
The same spirit of knotting and pattern is found in neighboring carpets from Turkmenistan but also in Afghanistan.
These carpets remain with the Caucasus the hardest to differentiate, so many patterns are specific to the clans of all of Central Asia.
This carpet is in very good condition while presenting a beautiful patina and very slight wear due to its good age.
Dimensions: Width: 163 cm (64") x Length: 245 cm (96")
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