Tekké Carpet, 217 Cm X 347 Cm, Hand-knotted Wool Around 1960/70 In Turkestan, Very Good Condition

Tekké carpet knotted by the Turkmens of Central Asia in wool, from the 1960s/1970s.
From the middle of the 20th century and of good size, 217 cm wide by 347 cm long, (with the fringes 365 cm) in very good condition, knotted in a soft and fine wool of high quality and decorated with tribal motifs in the shape of medallion decorated with hooks and small diamonds (usually an octagon, a square or a slightly modified diamond).
Pattern repeated with constancy on the field, which gives these rugs a great elegance and an almost heraldic character.
In doing so, the borders are generally the same color as the field, it is part of the nomadic way of life consisting in deviating from all ostentatious forms.
The colors blue, brick, white, old rose and burgundy go well together, note the three colors of the outer braid.
The entry of the carpet and the exit of the carpet in fringed finish. # # The tribe had their "gul" probably as a rallying crest. .
The soft wool is very tightly and very finely knotted, the pile is flush and this rug has a beautiful patina.
Turkmen handicraft rugs are of very good quality. In other regions, nomadic rugs are often loosely knotted and have long pile, unlike Afghan or Turkmen rugs which feature dense, tight knots with the Persian knot, streaks of velvet and goat's or sheep's hair. sheep's wool, supple and shiny.
But the use of goat and camel hair is more common for warp and weft.
These rugs have a masculine aura and have always been appreciated since the 19th century for decorating the offices of businessmen.
These majestic carpets are certainly the best in Central Asia and are the work of the Turkmen tribes.
The same spirit of knotting and pattern is found in neighboring carpets from Turkmenistan but also in Afghanistan.
These carpets remain with the Caucasus the hardest to differentiate, so many patterns are specific to the clans of all of Central Asia.
This carpet is in very good condition, while presenting a beautiful patina and very slight wear due to its good age.
Dimensions: Width: 217 cm (85") x Length: 347 cm (137") - with fringes 365 cm - (143")
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