Antique Turkmen Saryk Chuval, 19th Century

Antique Turkmen Saryk Chuval, 19th Century Saryk bags and trappings are some of the most opulent of Turkmen weavings. This large Saryk tent bag uses wool pile with cotton white as w...

Antique Turkmen Yomut Main Carpet Rug, 19th Century This classic Turkmen main carpet uses the so-called ‘kepse gul’ field design against a saturated plum madder ground. Elongated ‘kepse guls’ are drawn diagonally across the field alternating with white and red variants. Though slightly smaller than most of the type, the long and narrow proportions of this piece are in keeping with Yomut carpets and their particular proportions. The ‘syrga’ and ‘running dog’ border are likewise quintessentially Yomut, and in combination with the field design give this carpet the impression of a large luxurious Turkmen bag...

This antique Karadashli carpet dates from the 19th century and is notable for its rich red tones and intricate geometric patterns. In the middle of the carpet, there are symmetrical ...

This elegant Karadashli chuval rug was hand-woven by the Turkmen communities of Anatolia in the 19th century. With its distinctive geometric motifs and symmetrical patterns, it repre...