Persian Turkoman Wool Rug - 1.26x0.84 Gabeh

Persian Turkoman Wool Rug - 1.26x0.84 GabehA 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

It is made of wool and is from the city of Tabriz

that design radiates out and is contained by strong rectangular borders creating the impression of a beautiful free flowing geometric design

is the capital city of the State of Kurdestan

and one by which the carpets may be identified

A silk carpet of rare beauty with obvious elegance

floral sprays & Saz leaves

For every horizontal line of knots there are four to five weft cords

It has earthy rustic colours

It has a very definite curvilinear theme that runs throughout it

Najafabad rugs originate from Najafabad

Note the abundance of flowers on healthy vines

It may take years for a dedicated artisan to produce a single rug