{"title":"Turkoman Handmade Rugs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur collection of Turkoman (Turkmen) rugs represents the rich cultural heritage and exceptional craftsmanship of Central Asia. These exquisite rugs are woven by skilled artisans from notable tribes, including the Ersari, Tekke, and Yamoud. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach rug tells a story, showcasing traditional motifs, intricate patterns, and a depth of meaning that connects the past with the present. Turkoman rugs are a testament to centuries of dedication, preserving weaving traditions passed down through generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"antique-ersari-chuval","title":"Antique Ersari Chuval","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a beautiful, decorative antique Ersari Chuval bag face rug. It is an exquisite genuine tribal artefact woven by the Turkoman Ersari tribe, probably in northern Afghanistan. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDating from the late Nineteenth century, this charming antique Turkoman rug boasts a stunning \"mina-khani\" field pattern often associated with the Beshir Ersari. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colours of this antique Chuval rug also take your breath-away. It has a main colour of mahogany along with other colours including dark blue, brown, orange, terracotta and look out for the touches of magenta (which is silk) as well as traces of gold (which is also silk).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLearn more about this Antique Ersari Chuval\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Chuval (sometimes spelt Juval) is a type of large nomadic storage bag. These were often made in pairs. When the tribe was on the move they were attached to each side of the camel. When in camp, these Chuvals would have been used inside the tent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the useful size of these decorative items, on export, the backs of these bags were usually removed and their life began as a rug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of Turkoman Rug is perhaps the most visually striking of all Turkoman weavings. Ideal for use on the floor or as a stunning display piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this Turkoman Chuval is made from\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis antique tribal rug was made mostly from wool. The pile is for the most part wool, except for some small touches of silk in shades of magenta and gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silk element contained in this Chuval is not surprising. Woven in pairs, these Chuvals were prestigious items that often formed part of a wedding dowry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe warp threads and the weft threads of this Ersari are also made of wool. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe condition of this antique Turkoman rug\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis antique Ersari is in good decorative condition. It shows heavy wear to the pile, please refer to images 4, 5, 6, 7, \u0026amp; 8, as well as numerous patches and joins. The fringe end has been secured and the sides have been overcast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's shape is somewhat irregular. This is often the case with genuine antique rugs: with decades of footfall, and used (most likely) without underlay, the result is the shape is often not uniform. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all of our rugs, it has been expertly washed and is ready for use or display. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConsider adding a Rug Underlay...\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn anti-slip rug underlay is a wise choice to partner with this antique rug. Of course, this Chuval rug is not suitable for areas of heavy foot traffic, but to help preserve this piece for future generations use it with a rug underlay beneath it. The underlay will help keep this charming artefact in position and also help stop you (or your guests) from slipping on it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of origin: Afghanistan\/Turkmenistan frontier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 101×168cm \/ 3’3″x5’6″ \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness: varies, approx 4mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePile: Wool with some Silk highlights, hand-knotted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarp: Wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: Late Nineteenth Century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: See above notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58081454555467,"sku":"TORM-1293-ANTIQUE ERSARI CHUVAL-101 X 168CM","price":625.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Ant-Chuval-1.01x1.68m_MAIN.jpg?v=1786282302"},{"product_id":"old-turkoman-yamoud-carpet-3-31x2-18m","title":"Old Turkoman Yamoud carpet 3.31x2.18m","description":"With traditional all-over design of “dyrnak” guls – an ancient emblem of the Yamoud tribe.\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003eOld Turkoman Yamoud carpet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.31×2.18m \/ 10’10″x7’2″ \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e(measurement not including the fringes)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8mm\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003eVicinity of Ashkhabad, West Turkmenistan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003eHand-knotted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wool pile, knotted onto wool warps and weft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColours and Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Browny-red field with beige, blue, dark green, and orange. Geometric, all-over design of “dyrnak” guls – an emblem of the Yamoud tribe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\/Age:\u003c\/strong\u003eFull pile. The fringe is long and uneven (can easily be trimmed shorter to even length). It's in the region of 40-50 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTurkoman Rugs are distinctive for their all over repeating motifs which are known as \"Guls\", which is Persian for flower. Typically this arrangement of Guls is laid upon a background that is a shade of red. This field pattern is surrounded by a border theme with additional end border patterns (skirt). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese Turkoman Rugs have a hand-knotted wool pile knotted onto a wool foundation (i.e. the fringes are made of wool). Traditionally between the pile and fringe areas there is often a band of flat-weave that is known as Kilim.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe patterns produced are ancient: traditional tribal emblems of the Tekke (aka. 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Geometric pattern: of a pair of main turret guls.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\/Age:\u003c\/strong\u003eLow pile \u0026amp; mellowed colours consistent with age. Top end secured. Some small areas of historic moth nibbles\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e (see images 6, 7, \u0026amp; 8)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e.\u003cp\u003eIt dates from the late Nineteenth\/first quarter of the 20th Century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Tekke were the largest and most dominant of the Turkoman tribes. With the completion of the Central Asian Railway in 1888, the Tekke Rugs were the first Turkoman Rugs to be exported in large numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTekke Turkoman Rugs have a distinctive weave. They are made with handknotted wool pile formed by asymetrical knots tied onto ivory coloured wool warps. The weave structure is flat (a non-depressed construction).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe emblem that repeats in the field of the rug is known as a “gul”. This means flower. Each tribe has it’s own gul – a tribal emblem. In the repeating pattern there is a main gul and a minor gul.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTraditionally the rugs (and other tribal weavings) were made for the weavers own nomadic use and they were also seen as assets to be sold-on in times of need.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \"Torba\" is a type of small nomadic storage bag used for carrying small possessions like jewellery, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDue to the useful size of these decorative items, on export, the backs of these bags were usually removed and their life began as a rug.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis type of Turkoman Rug is perhaps the most visually striking of all Turkoman weavings. Ideal for use on the floor or as a stunning display piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theorientalrugshop.co.uk\/take-a-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eThe Oriental Rug Merchant,\u003c\/a\u003e 11 High Street, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/visittunbridgewells.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTunbridge Wells\u003c\/a\u003e, Kent, TN1 1UL, UK\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58081474707787,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Tekke-Torba-0.36x1.15m-MAIN.jpg?v=1786282545"},{"product_id":"unusual-turkoman-prayer-rug","title":"Unusual Turkoman Prayer Rug","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe first thing you'll notice about this unusual Turkoman Prayer rug is it's remarkable shape. This extraordinary rug has six sides, and the shape of the top of it follows the shape of the mihrab. Normally Prayer rugs are like most other rugs having four sides. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe colours \u0026amp; design of this Unusual Turkoman Prayer Rug \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only is this rug visually interesting, it contains beautiful cosy colours. These are traditional rich shades of rust-red, black, orange, green and cream. The design is geometric and in an asymmetrical format (like most prayer rugs)- the unusual shape takes the form of a mihrab at one end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's a lot of design-detail in this rug. The field shows a central theme of vertical patterned stripes (rather like the border pattern) \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eflanked by columns of gul motifs leading to the mihrab point. The borders show an elaborate arrangement of five main borders plus narrow guard stripes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYou don't have to use it as a prayer rug, in fact this is a handy scatter rug-size that will be a talking-point for wherever you lay it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFound out what this Turkoman Rug is made from\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Turkoman Prayer rug is made from just wool. It has a luscious hand-knotted wool pile, knotted onto woollen warp threads. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe woollen pile is tough and sturdy to the touch, meaning that that will be a hard wearing little rug. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn each end there is a band of rust coloured wool flat weave between the pile and the fringes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow this Prayer rug was made\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Turkoman rug was handmade with traditional age-old rug making techniques. These weaving techniques are little changed over centuries. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rug of such incredible detail and unusual shape would have taken serious skill, precision and dedication to weave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pile of this prayer rug was made by hand-knotting. On a hand-knotted rug each coloured tuft of pile is formed from a knot tied onto two warp threads. The weaver (one weaver would have made this rug) knots across the width of the loom. Once the row of knots is completed, the next step is to weave weft threads between the warps and compress them against the warps. These steps are repeated until the rug is completed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is amazing to think that all of the different coloured knots contained in this carpet, methodically tied in the correct sequence, combine to form the pattern of the rug.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of origin: Afghanistan\/Turkmenistan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 140×97cm \/ 4’7″x3’2″ \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness: 7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePile: Wool, hand-knotted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarp: Wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: Perhaps up to 10-20 years old.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Like new\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58081479983435,"sku":"TORM-1359-UNUSUAL TURKOMAN PRAYER RUG-140 X 97CM","price":499.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Turkman-prayer-rug-1.40x0.97m-MAIN.jpg?v=1786282573"},{"product_id":"turkoman-bokhara-red-rug","title":"Turkoman Bokhara red rug","description":"\u003cp\u003eIdeal for adding a warming ambience to your home, this traditional handmade Turkoman Bokhara red rug displays a renowned design from the world of Oriental rugs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Turkoman Bokhara rug shows a rich red field and border colour. A traditional colour palette associated with Turkoman rugs. The design detail colours of dark blue\/black, orange and cream contrast beautifully with the deep red focal colour. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design of this red Turkoman rug is known as the \"Bokhara\" design. This is the uniform geometric pattern which covers the field of the rug. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLearn some more about this Turkoman Bokhara red rug\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis red Bokhara rug was handmade in Turkmenistan, in the region of Ashkabad. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe field design consists of a uniform arrangement of 42 linked emblems known as \"guls\". The field of Turkoman rugs is traditionally decorated with gul (which means flower) motifs. Each tribe has it's own signature gul. The Tekke tribe were the most dominant tribe of Turkmenistan, and the pattern of their rugs has become known as the Bokhara design. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the completion of the Central Asian Railway in the late 1800s, Turkoman rugs were exported to the West in vast numbers. At the time Tekke rugs (and most types of Turkoman rugs) were simply labeled as Bokhara, from the name of an important trading post on the Silk Road. The label stuck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Soviet era, these Bokhara rugs became known as \"Russian Bokhara\" rugs. This also served to help differentiate these rugs from imitations from other countries. Indeed, such has been the universal popularity of the design that places like Pakistan and India have developed their own versions of Bokhara rugs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFind out what this red Bokhara rug is made from \u0026amp; how it was made\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA key indicator of Turkoman Bokhara rugs is that they are made entirely from wool. They have a woollen pile as well as woollen warps. The long fringes that you can see are actually also the warp threads - each thread travels the entire length of the rug. The warps are thus the first yarns onto the loom before the rug making begins. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe way in which this Bokhara rug was made has changed little over hundreds of years. This is a handmade rug. The woollen pile, that we find luxurious underfoot and a joy to look at, was made by a technique called hand-knotting. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaking a hand-knotted rug is a time-consuming affair. Every tuft of pile is made from a knot, hand-tied onto pairs of warp threads. The weavers (there would be two on a rug this size) knot in rows across the width of the loom. Once the row of knots is finished, weft threads are woven between the warps and these wefts are compacted against the row of knots. So row after row, you can see the rug take shape. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knotting is carried out meticulously, and all of the different coloured knots collaborate to make the pattern of the rug. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere you can use this red Turkoman rug in your home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring 245x161cm, this Bokhara red rug is a great size for use in living rooms as well as many other rooms in your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a cosy rug with a smart design which is brimming with heritage. Tightly woven and made from hard wearing natural fibres, this rug will be a long-lasting item that will give you many years of pleasure. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a rug underlay to lay beneath it to keep it positioned firmly in place. An anti-slip rug underlay will help prevent uneven wear and help stop slippage. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of origin: Turkmenistan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 245×161cm \/ 8’1″x5’4″ (length measurement including Kilim end finishes is 254cm, including the fringes it is 273cm). \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness: 8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePile: Wool, hand-knotted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarp: Wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: Perhaps woven up to 20 years ago. Like new, unused condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58081481097547,"sku":"TORM-1358-TURKOMAN BOKHARA RED RUG-245 X 161CM","price":1275.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Turkoman-Bok-2.45x1.61m-MAIN.jpg?v=1786282597"},{"product_id":"turkoman-yamoud-rug","title":"Turkoman Yamoud Rug","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis finely knotted Turkoman Yamoud rug boasts rich colours and a traditional tribal design. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt displays a red field with off-white main border. Look closely and you will be impressed that it also contains numerous other detail design colours including dark green, purple, orange and midnight blue-black. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLearn more about this Turkoman Yamoud rug\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design of this Turkoman rug is native to Central Asia, and shows an all over field pattern of \"kepse\" gul motifs. The kepse gul is special because it relates to the Yamoud (sometimes referred to as Yamut) tribe. On Turkoman rugs the gul motif is an emblem that repeats over the field of the rug, and these gul emblems are specific to certain tribes. The kepse gul in this rug is synonymous with the Yamoud tribe. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorically, the Yamoud were the third largest of the Turkoman tribes after the Tekke and the Ersari. This newly made Yamoud design rug was handwoven in Turkmenistan in the vicinity of Ashkabad. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFind out what this Yamoud design rug was made from\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe materials used to make this Yamoud rug have changed little from the days of the weaver's nomadic ancestors. In keeping with tradition, this Turkoman rug was woven entirely from wool. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handsome colours and captivating design are made from a woollen pile. For the foundations of the rug, the weaver has also used wool. The foundation threads in a handmade rug are known as the warp threads and the weft threads. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe warp threads serve as the base yarns upon which the rug is woven. These are the first yarns to be applied onto the loom at the start of the project. The long fringes that you can see (which you can easily trim shorter if you desire) are in fact the warp threads. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe weft threads are not so apparent. The wefts in this case are also wool. These are sandwiched between each row of knots and thus travel across the width of the rug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow this traditional red rug was made\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis traditional rug was handwoven by time-honoured rug making methods. These rug weaving techniques have been perfected over generations with these skills being passed from one generation to the next. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe luxurious woollen pile was made by a method known as hand-knotting. This is a slow process to make a rug, but one that takes skill and dedication. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a hand-knotted rug, the pile is made by hand-tying coloured yarn onto pairs of warp threads. The weaver (one weaver would have woven this rug) ties the knots across the loom in rows. Once the row of knots is completed, weft threads are the next yarn to be woven intersecting the warp threads. These processes will be undertaken numerous times until the rug is finished. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can marvel at how all of the individually tied knots of many different colours combine to make the pattern of the rug. When you think about it, it's really rather incredible. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsing this handmade rug in your home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Turkoman red rug will be an easy rug to live with. It was well made: tightly knotted and woven with hard wearing wool. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe size of it makes it a versatile option for many rooms. It would make a nice hearth rug with it's cosy colours and fascinating design. Alternatively, it would be durable enough to use in an entrance hall. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWherever you decide to unroll it, consider partnering it with an anti-slip rug underlay. This will help stop it from slipping and will help prevent uneven wear by keeping it snugly against the floor. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey details: \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of origin: Turkmenistan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 200×130cm \/ 6’7″x4’3″ (measurement not including fringe)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness: 9mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePile: Wool, hand-knotted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarp: Wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: Like new, it doesn't appear to have been used, perhaps 10-20 years old\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58081484898635,"sku":"TORM-1360-TURKOMAN YAMOUD RUG-200 X 130CM","price":875.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Yamoud-2.00x1.30m_MAIN.jpg?v=1786282553"},{"product_id":"turkoman-bokhara-carpet","title":"Turkoman Bokhara Carpet","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis richly coloured carpet displays perhaps the most famous pattern associated with Oriental rugs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hand-knotted Turkoman Bokhara carpet shows a rich red field and border colour. Look closely and you will discover a plethora of additional shades in this detailed carpet. The other colours include dark green, midnight blue, purple, orange and beige.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design features a uniform repeating theme of emblems known as \"guls\". Historically, these \"gul\" motifs (which means flower) was representative of Turkoman tribes. Each tribe had it's own gul. This impressive Turkoman carpet contains 115 main guls within it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFind out some more about this Turkoman Bokhara carpet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Bokhara carpet was hand-knotted in the vicinity of Ashkhabad, West Turkmenistan. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name Bokhara has evolved to describe rugs of the Tekke design. The Tekke were one of the largest and most powerful Turkoman tribes, and they settled in parts of Turkmenistan in the Nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an important trading place, when Turkoman rugs started being exported in large numbers in the late Nineteenth century, the name Bokhara was applied to Turkoman rugs being exported to the West.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn old (and somewhat out-dated) trade term for this type of Bokhara Carpet is “Russian Bokhara”. This was from the Soviet era to differentiate between the authentic Turkoman Bokhara Rugs of Turkmenistan from Pakistan Bokhara Rugs, Afghan Bokhara Rugs and Persian Turkoman Rugs. A distinguishing feature of these Turkoman Bokhara Rugs is the use of green within the guls. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this Bokhara carpet is made from \u0026amp; how it was made\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Turkoman carpet was handmade from just wool. It has a finely hand-knotted wool pile, knotted onto woollen foundations (warp threads). This is another distinguishing feature of Turkoman Bokhara rugs is that they are only ever woven onto woollen warps. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNowadays, large Turkoman carpets like this are woven on vertical looms, but they are still made by age-old carpet making methods. The pile is still formed from hand-tied knots secured onto pairs of warp threads. The weavers tie the knots in rows spanning the width of the loom. Once the row of knots is completed, weft threads are inserted between the warps and are then compacted snugly against the line of knots. These tasks are repeated again and again until the carpet is completed. The precision of each of the coloured knots combine to create the pattern of the carpet. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can you use this Turkoman carpet in your home?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis magnificent red Bokhara carpet would grace any room in which it is laid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's impressive size makes it a useful size for such settings as living room, library, study, or perhaps even dining room locations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo keep this Bokhara carpet looking pristine, consider using a rug underlay beneath it. Keeping it perfectly flat against the floor will help prevent any uneven wear as well as stopping slippage. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of origin: Turkmenistan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 360×234cm \/ 11’10″x7’8″ (length measurement including Kilim end finishes is 371cm\/12’2″, but not including the fringes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness: 8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePile: Wool, hand-knotted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarp: Wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: Perhaps 20-30 years old, but with no signs of use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58081494499659,"sku":"TORM-1356-TURKOMAN BOKHARA CARPET-360 X 234CM","price":2950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Turkoman-bok-3.60x2.34m_MAIN.jpg?v=1786282689"},{"product_id":"fine-antique-tekke-rug","title":"Fine antique Tekke rug","description":"\u003cp\u003eSteeped in history, this is a rug that could tell a thousand stories. This beautiful fine antique Tekke rug boasts exquisite time-aged colours, a weathered woollen pile as well as an archaic design. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's mature colour scheme displays a warming brown main colour along with detail shades in softened orange, beige and deep midnight. It's design is equally appealing, intriguing your eyes wherever you gaze upon it. The central field pattern initially captures your attention with it's arrangement of three columns of tribal emblems known as \"guls\". Whilst looking closer, you can't help but be fascinated with it's intricate border detailing and it's mightily impressive end borders. We love the single ivory stripe of star motifs at the top of the rug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover some more about this fine antique Tekke rug\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis handmade antique Tekke rug dates from the first quarter of the Twentieth century. Like the vast majority of Turkoman rugs from this era, this Tekke rug was made from just wool. It has a woollen pile - worn from the passage of time - and ivory coloured wool warps and woollen wefts that are a reddish shade. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother thing that you will notice about this Tekke rug is it's fine and intricate weave. This is a hand-knotted rug, and when you turn over a corner to inspect the back you will find the knotting is minuscule and incredibly detailed. The weave structure of Tekke rugs is that they have a flat back, a non-depressed weave construction, meaning that there are not deep grooves between the knots on the back of the rug.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the design of this antique Turkoman rug\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurkoman rugs are known for their field designs of repeating emblems known as \"guls\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese, often octagonal shaped motifs, are called guls which means flower. Each tribe has it's own gul motifs, a heraldic tribal emblem unique to that specific tribe. The guls displayed in a Turkoman rug, consist of a larger (primary) gul and a smaller (minor) gul. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA distinguishing feature of Tekke rugs is that often the primary guls are linked together. The attractive minor guls that we can see in this rug are known as Tshemtshe guls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Tekke\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tekke were the largest and most dominant of the Turkoman tribes. They settled in many areas of Turkmenistan in the Nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the completion of the Central Asian Railway in 1888, the Tekke Rugs were among the first Turkoman Rugs to be exported in large numbers to the West. It was in this era that the name of the market town \"Bokhara\" was applied to Tekke rugs (as well as other Turkoman rugs). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsing this antique rug in your home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine antique Tekke rug is still useable and is an appealing decorative choice for use in your home. Be mindful that this antique rug is in the region of one hundred years old, so it is not suitable for use in areas of heavy foot traffic. Ideally, make sure you use a good anti-slip rug underlay beneath it to help preserve it for future generations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA note on the condition of this antique Tekke rug\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis antique rug shows all over heavy wear to the pile (please see our images 5, 6, 7, 9, \u0026amp; 10). There is a small repair to one corner (refer to images 10 \u0026amp; 11). It is slightly irregular in shape – they often are when they get to this age!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt The Oriental Rug Merchant, we like to preserve our antique rugs for their next custodian. We always expertly wash the rugs that we discover and where possible\/or financially viable we repair them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Tekke rug has been prepared to our customary high standards. It has been professionally cleaned and repaired. The fringes have been secured and the side wrappings overcast. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey details: \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of origin: Turkmenistan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 210×148cm \/ 6’11″x4’10″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness: varies between 3-5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePile: Wool, hand-knotted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarp: Wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: Dating from 1900-25\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: See above notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58081595064651,"sku":"TORM-1076-FINE ANTIQUE TEKKE RUG-210 X 148CM","price":1499.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Tekke-ant-2.10x1.48m_MAIN.jpg?v=1786283298"},{"product_id":"turkoman-small-mat","title":"Turkoman small mat","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a highly charismatic small Turkoman mat with a simple but elegant tribal design.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eMade with 100% hand-knotted woollen pile woven on to cotton warps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWould be a great addition to your homes entrance…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColours and Design:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Turkoman mat has wonderful traditional rich colours of red, cream, blue-black, with touches of charcoal, green and orange throughout.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe design is geometric in style with a pair of gul motifs set upon a cream field.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional Information:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurkoman rugs and carpets are made on horizontal looms. The pile is made with 100% wool and has been hand knotted on to cotton warps.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThese are made in a home situation rather than in a factory or workshop setting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe patterns of Turkoman Rugs have been very much inspired by the repeating ancient flower motifs (guls) and very often feature all-over pattterns.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThese deigns are individual and distinct to Turkoman tribes – most notably the Tekke and Yamoud.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey rug details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry of origin: Turkmen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 84×64cm \/ 2’9″x2’1″\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness: 7mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePile: Wool, hand-knotted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarp: Cotton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge: Full Pile. Approx. 10-20 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58081605910859,"sku":"TORM-1018-TURKOMAN SMALL MAT-84 X 64CM","price":149.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Turkoman-84x64cm-MAIN.jpg?v=1786283527"},{"product_id":"small-turkoman-mat","title":"Small Turkoman mat","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis small Turkoman mat with it’s classic geometric tribal design with 2 gul motifs on a cream field is visually quite attractive.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt is hand-knotted with a pure wool pile on to a cotton warp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for use as a doormat to welcome your visitors…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColours and Design:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Turkoman mat in in great rich colours including terracotta, navy, cream, orange, green and light blue.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional Information:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurkoman rugs and carpets are made on horizontal looms. The pile is 100% wool and is hand knotted on to warps that can either be cotton or wool.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThey are made within a home setting rather than a workshop or factory environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe patterns of Turkoman Rugs are inspired by repeating ancient flower motifs (guls) and very often feature all over designs.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThese patterns are uniquely distinctive to the Turkoman tribes – more notably of the Tekke and Yamoud tribes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey rug details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry of origin: Turkmen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 85×67cm \/ 2’10″x2’2″\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness: 7mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePile: Wool, hand-knotted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarp: Cotton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge: Full Pile. Approx. 10-20 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58081606009163,"sku":"TORM-1017-SMALL TURKOMAN MAT-85 X 67CM","price":149.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Turkoman-85x67cm-MAIN.jpg?v=1786283532"},{"product_id":"turkoman-mat","title":"Turkoman mat","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis charming small Turkoman mat featuring a hand knotted wool pile in a very attractive tribal design.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWould be a very decorative and great addition to any home as a welcoming doormat…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColours and Design:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Turkoman mat is geometric in style with three medallions set on to a cream and orange field colour with lighter tone borders, other colours within this piece are in wonderful blue\/black and grey\/blue tones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional Information:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurkoman rugs and carpets are made on horizontal looms. The pile is 100% wool and is hand knotted on to warps that can either be cotton or wool.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThey are made within a home setting rather than a workshop or factory environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe patterns of Turkoman Rugs are inspired by repeating ancient flower motifs (guls) and very often feature all over designs.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThese patterns are uniquely distinctive to the Turkoman tribes – more notably of the Tekke and Yamoud tribes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey rug details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry of origin: Turkmen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 86×65cm \/ 2’10″x2’2″\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness: 6mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePile: Wool, hand-knotted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarp: Cotton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge: Full Pile. Approx. 10-20 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58081606074699,"sku":"TORM-1016-TURKOMAN MAT-86 X 65CM","price":149.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Turkoman-86x65cm-MAIN.jpg?v=1786283535"}],"url":"https:\/\/theorientalrugmerchant.co.uk\/collections\/turkoman-rugs.oembed","provider":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}