Persian Turkoman Wool Rug - 1.40x1.00 Square

Persian Turkoman Wool Rug - 1.40x1.00 SquareA Turkmen rug (Trkmen haly or Turkoman carpet) is a type of handmade floor covering textile traditionally originating in Central Asia. The original Turkmen rugs were produced by the Turkmen tribes who are the main ethnic group in Turkmenistan and are also found in Afghanistan and Iran. They are used for various purposes, including tent rugs, door hangings and bags of various sizes. A few centuries back, almost all Turkmen rugs were produced by nomadic

Rare and precious carpets from this period are now kept in museums all over the world

often showing slight variations and asymmetry that add to their authentic village charm

is also very earthy

located in the Arak (Markazi) Province of west central Iran

and all-over octagonal shapes

resulting in a distinctive aesthetic that incorporates elements of several village and nomadic Persian rug styles

coming from the Quchan County in Razavi Khorasan Province

There is much beauty and harmony in the elongated central medallions surrounded by flowers carpet

This carpet is one that represents joy and happiness

Bijar Rugs are amongst the strongest of all Persian weaves and they have earned an international reputation for their high quality

It has a central medallion and magnificent broad main guard border

Pakistan-Bochara and Indo Gabbeh