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Fine Vintage Turkmen / Turkoman Tribal Rug — Handwoven — Red RRARE Geometric Design
This is an unusually thin and fine rug with a soft, silky/lustrous feel. The construction is very compact and appears to be entirely handmade.
Beautiful vintage Turkmen/Turkoman tribal rug featuring an intricate traditional geometric design with repeated gul-like medallions, a rich red field and numerous finely detailed decorative borders.
The rug has the character and irregularities associated with traditional tribal weaving.
Style: Turkmen / Turkoman tribal
Likely origin: Afghanistan / Central Asian weaving tradition
Construction: Handmade / handwoven
Material: Fine wool or wool blend — fiber has not been professionally tested
Color: Deep red, burgundy, navy blue, cream, brown and rust
Width: Approximately 61–62 inches
Length: Please see measurements in photographs / measure before listing
Age: Vintage, estimated mid-20th century
Condition
Vintage VERY GOOD condition with SOME visible age. Please examine all photographs carefully; they are part of the condition description.
The rug is very thin and flexible, making it suitable for use as a decorative floor covering or wall/textile display.
Important Material Note
The rug has a notably silky/lustrous hand, but the fiber has not been professionally tested. It is therefore being offered as a fine vintage Turkmen/Turkoman tribal rug, rather than being represented as a pure silk rug.
A beautiful example of traditional Central Asian tribal weaving with unusually fine construction and a very attractive palette.
look at the pictures. 3 small areas slightly damaged by moss