Turkoman Wool Rug - 3.80 x 0.86 Extra Large

Turkoman Wool Rug - 3.80 x 0.86 Extra LargeA 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

just south of Tehran and is home to the Shahsavan tribe

we must start with the symbols and the motifs that appear on the carpet

Designed by Master Ahmad Noori

sophisticated palette

The tradition of hand-knotting rugs has been passed from generation to generation

These carpets have taken the name of the region

It is a signed pieced crafted by master craftsman using materials of the highest order

Ideal for living rooms

but never fully overtook the various regional carpet traditions

It is made from silk and comes from the city of Nain

with the outer guard border being a solid dark colour

An Afghan rug (or Afghan carpet) is a type of handwoven floor-covering textile traditionally made in the northern and western areas of Afghanistan