Turkoman carpet, Persia, circa 1950, vegetable dye wool pile on wool foundation.
Made by Turkoman tribe that originated from central Asia. The design of this carpet is Tekke which is the sub Turkoman tribe.
A few centuries back, almost all Turkmen rugs were produced by nomadic tribes almost entirely with locally-obtained materials, wool from the herds and vegetable dyes or other natural dyes from the land. They used geometrical designs that varied from tribe to tribe; most famous are the Yomut, Ersari, Saryk, Salor, and Tekke.
A beautiful antique Shahsavan double saddlebag woven in the intricate sumakh technique and preserved in remarkable condition. The bag faces display alternating horizontal bands of geometric tribal motifs, hooked diamonds, ram's horn devices, and stylized protective symbols rendered in rich natural dyes of indigo blue, madder red, ivory, camel, and soft aubergine.
Great vegetable dyed silky soft wool pile over cotton warp and wool weft foundation.
The design contain allot of detail. Looking at the carpet from one direction you will notice birds feeding their chicks in their nest and from the opposite direction you will notice the Botteh design.
The rug's color shades change throughout the rug.This affect is better known as Abrash.
Indulge in the timeless allure of this exquisite 13' x 16' antique Persian Dorokhsh carpet, a masterpiece that transcends time and aesthetic boundaries. Dating back to the 1880s, this marvel of craftsmanship stands as a testament to the rich artistic legacy of the Khorasan region in northeast Persia.
The carpet's resplendent condition and superior quality are immediately evident, a reflection of the skilled hands that meticulously wove its intricate patterns.
