Turkmen Rugs and Carpets

Country of Origin: Turkmenistan

Date of Origin mid-19th century

Use: rug

JBOC Comments: Unusual rug in several ways, the size is less common, the pattern is rare and the color unusual. This format is gennerally thought to be the wedding masnad for the bride to sit upon in her litter.

Auction Catalogue Description:

Sotheby's Auctions » Carpets » lot 18

Sale N07977
A TEKKE RUG, WEST TURKESTAN,
New York 5,000—7,000 USD Session 1
02 Apr 04 10:15 AM
MEASUREMENTS
approximately 3ft. 3in. by 3ft. 11in. (0.99 by 1.19m.)
DESCRIPTION
DATE OF OBJECT
mid-19th century
PUBLISHED CONDITION NOTE
rejoined tears with fabric glued to reverse, foldwear, losses to ends, sides later overcast, cobbled repairs,