The design is the key. This is not a standard gul carpet. It belongs to the rare Hatchli (Hatchlu) group, a type associated with early Turkoman weavings. The compartmented layout, architectural lattice, tree-like motifs, stepped forms, and unusual geometric panels differ significantly from the repetitive gul patterns found in most Tekke rugs.An exceptionally rare and highly decorative antique Turkoman Hatchli rug woven during the mid-19th century.
This handsome antique Turkoman rug displays a classic tribal composition featuring eight well-drawn elephant-foot guls arranged in a balanced field. The rich palette of deep aubergine, burgundy, rose-red, soft pink, ivory, and dark brown creates the warm, saturated appearance collectors seek in older Turkoman weavings.
The border system is particularly attractive, consisting of multiple guard borders surrounding a main border filled with geometric rosettes and tribal ornaments.
Embark on a journey through time as we unravel the rich history woven into the fabric of Turkmen rugs, a testament to the nomadic tribes that crafted these masterpieces centuries ago. In an era long past, these artisans relied on locally-sourced materials—wool from their herds and vegetable or natural dyes extracted from the bountiful land surrounding them. The result was a symphony of colors and patterns that reflected the unique identity of each tribe.
This runner has a rich color's field that displays two columns of characteristic octagonal Ersari tribal guls quartered in gold green and blue. There is a abrashes lighter in the red. A very attractive Central Asian Turkmen carpet in quite good condition with only minimal wear.
The guls throughout of the runner are in different dimension, that is a good sign of the old age and made in the village and it didn't made for export.
Yomut or Yomud is a Turkmen tribe that lives from Gorgan to Turkmenbashi and eastern Caspian shores and Khiva and Dashoguz.
The colors, primarily burnt sienna with ivory borders, are used to create diagonal or vertical arrangements. These antique tribal Oriental rugs are more colorful than other Turkoman rugs. Repetitive floral motifs, tree motifs and the less frequent bird motifs adorn the centerfield.
Yomut rugs are among the most popular varieties of Turkoman carpets available.
Khotan, an ancient Buddhist kingdom, was located on a branch of the famous Silk Road in Eastern Turkestan, in what is modern-day Xinjiang, China. Carpets from this region, though made in the cities of Kashgar and Yarkand as well as Khotan, are often called Samarkand rugs, after the name of the Uzbek city on the Silk Road that served as a major commercial hub for the sale and export of textiles. The tradition of rug weaving in this region goes back to around the 3rd century, although most of the surviving examples date from the 19th and 20th centuries.
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. Irregularities — considered part of the charm by many rug collectors — were fairly common since natural materials varied from batch to batch and woollen warp or weft may stretch, especially on a loom that is regularly folded up for transport and set up a new at another camp.
Khotan, an ancient Buddhist kingdom, was located on a branch of the famous Silk Road in Eastern Turkestan, in what is modern-day Xinjiang, China. Carpets from this region, though made in the cities of Kashgar and Yarkand as well as Khotan, are often called Samarkand rugs, after the name of the Uzbek city on the Silk Road that served as a major commercial hub for the sale and export of textiles. The tradition of rug weaving in this region goes back to around the 3rd century, although most of the surviving examples date from the 19th and 20th centuries.
