Persian Turkoman Wool Rug - 1.92x1.30 Connoisseur

Persian Turkoman Wool Rug - 1.92x1.30 ConnoisseurA 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

Flowers and motifs are everywhere

a common symbol of paradise The Ardabil carpet in the Victoria and Albert museum in London has an inscription

Wheels of Life

multiple connected diamond-shaped medallions

literally means “dear wife” or “dear woman” in Farsi

The medallion is framed delightfully by 6 Boteh motifs (4 large

The rugs made in and around Songhor all have similarities

A magnificent overall pattern carpet

Indian handmade carpets are known for high quality materials and dyes

homemade looms are very compact in size so that they may be easily transported when the tribe migrates to its next location

is the most prominent feature of this rug

but it has a clear advantage in its resistance to everyday stress