Product Description
Details
Collection: One-of-a-kind Turkmen Area Rug.
Age: 40-60 Years (Semi Antique).
Size FT: 12' 6'' x 9' 10'' .
Size CM: 380 cm x 300 cm.
Colors: Cream, Brick Red, Rust Red, Brown, Camel, Crimson, Dark Red.
Material: High-quality Natural Wool and Cotton.
Features: Hand-knotted craftsmanship, Unique designs and patterns (No duplicates), Has fringe.
Trust signals: 100% Authentic Handmade Persian Rug, Only one available.
Turkmen Persian Rugs
This magnificent semi antique Turkmen Persian rug, measuring 12'6" x 9'10", represents four decades of graceful aging that has softened its vibrant palette into a sophisticated harmony of cream, brick red, and rust tones. The generous proportions make this piece ideal for anchoring large living rooms or dining areas, where its substantial presence can command attention while providing warmth underfoot. Woven between 40 to 60 years ago in the historic regions of Golestan and Khorasan, this extraordinary carpet showcases the enduring artistry that has made Turkmen weavers legendary throughout Persia.
The nomadic Turkmen tribes of northeastern Persia have maintained their distinctive weaving traditions for over a millennium, creating carpets that reflect their deep connection to the vast steppes and desert landscapes of their ancestral homeland. These master weavers developed their craft while moving seasonally across the borders of modern-day Persia, Turkmenistan, and Afghanistan, incorporating influences from their encounters with other cultures while preserving their unique aesthetic vision. The Vaghireh or banded design featured in this rug represents the Turkmen understanding of order within nature, with geometric patterns flowing in rhythmic sequences that mirror the endless horizons of their nomadic journeys.
The intricate geometric motifs adorning this carpet carry profound symbolic meaning within Turkmen culture, with each pattern element representing protection, prosperity, and spiritual guidance for the weaver's family. The dominant Vaghireh bands create a mesmerizing visual rhythm across the field, while smaller geometric elements fill the spaces with intricate detail that rewards close examination. This one-of-a-kind hand-knotted masterpiece elevates any interior space with its authentic cultural heritage and exceptional craftsmanship, transforming ordinary rooms into sophisticated environments that celebrate centuries of Persian artistic tradition.
The warm color palette of cream, brick red, rust red, brown, camel, and crimson creates an inviting foundation that complements both traditional and contemporary furnishings with remarkable versatility. These earthy tones have developed their current richness through decades of natural aging, creating subtle variations and patina that cannot be replicated in newer pieces. Los Angeles Home of Rugs is proud to offer this exceptional example of Turkmen weaving, where the natural wool and cotton construction ensures durability while the symmetrical and asymmetrical knotting techniques demonstrate the weaver's extraordinary skill in creating a textile artwork that will continue to appreciate in beauty and value for generations to come.
Specifications
Original name: Turkmen Rug.
Alternative name(s): Turkmen Carpet, Turkoman rug.
Origin: Golestan, Khorasan.
Category: Village.
Common designs: Vaghireh (Banded), Geometric.
Dyeing method: Natural, Synthetic.
Pile material: Wool, Silk.
Foundation material: Wool, Cotton.
Knot type: Symmetrical (Ghiordes), Asymmetrical (Persian).
Notes
At Los Angeles Home of Rugs, we are delighted to offer you a wide selection of authentic Persian rugs. We only stock hand knotted rugs that are not machine made, or handmade rugs through a variety of techniques, including hand-tufting, hand-hooking, or hand-weaving. This ensures that you receive a unique and high-quality product that will last for years to come. Read More
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