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The Desert Sigil: A Late 19th Century Persian Turkoman Masterwork of Tribal Lore
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61444 Antique Persian Turkoman Rug, 02'03 x 04'09. Woven in the waning decades of the 19th century, this exceptional Persian Turkoman runner embodies the austere elegance and symbolic intensity of Central Asian nomadic culture. Its rare camel-toned field—softened by time into a glowing desert patina—immediately distinguishes the piece from more saturated palettes, lending it a quiet authority prized by seasoned collectors. This is a textile born of migration and memory, created not for courts but for connoisseurs of meaning and restraint.
The exclusive composition unfolds like a ritual manuscript. Rosettes punctuate the field as celestial markers, while stylized tree of life motifs rise in solemn procession, signifying continuity, protection, and ancestral lineage. Ram’s horn motifs—ancient emblems of strength, virility, and guardianship—interlock with S-hooks that speak to infinity and the unbroken cycle of life. Each iconic symbol is deliberate, encoded with tribal knowledge passed through generations of Turkoman weavers.
Framing the central field, a commanding hooked meander border asserts rhythmic movement and watchful defense. Dotted with abstract tribal devices, this exceptional border acts as both threshold and talisman. An inner running dog—or Vitruvian scroll—guard band flows continuously along the interior edge, an architectural motif borrowed from antiquity and reinterpreted through nomadic geometry. Together, these borders create a powerful visual cadence, reinforcing balance, order, and protection.
Hand-knotted entirely in wool, this exquisite work of art possesses a tactile richness and structural integrity that only true age can impart. Its elongated format makes it ideal for refined corridors, galleries, or layered interiors where provenance and discretion define luxury. Rare, culturally resonant, and visually grounded, this antique Turkoman runner is not merely a furnishing—it is a collector’s artifact, offering the prestige of authenticity and the quiet confidence of an extraordinary masterpiece that has endured with purpose.
Abrash. Age Wear.
Hand knotted wool.
Made in Iran.
Measures: 02'03 x 04'09.
Pile Height: 0.22 of an inch.
Date: 1880's. Late 19th Century.
- Dimensions:Width: 27 in (68.58 cm)Length: 57 in (144.78 cm)
- Style:Tribal (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Knotted
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1880-1889
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 61444 Antique Persian Turkoman Rug, 02 03 x 04 091stDibs: LU942948007702
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