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SKU #: KR21233
Traditional
Hand Knotted
Primary color is Rose. Colors in this rug include: Ivory, Charcoal, Brown .
Wool
0.25
Turkmen
Iran
Geometric
Pre-Owned
Vintage in mint condition
Vintage and in mint condition, this hand-knotted Turkmen wool carpet arrives with its vegetable dyes fully intact and no restoration needed, built around the gul repeat that has defined Turkmen tribal weaving across Central Asia for centuries. Rows of the traditional Turkmen gul, the octagonal tribal emblem that serves as both the primary motif and the cultural signature of the weaving tribe, cover the entire rose red field in charcoal and ivory, arranged in a precise grid that runs from edge to edge with no medallion or secondary composition interrupting the repeat. The charcoal border carries a continuous geometric repeat in rose and ivory that frames the field on all sides, with narrow inner guard stripes that step the transition from field to border in the structured manner characteristic of formal Turkmen production. Vegetable dyes give the rose and charcoal tones a depth and consistency that has held evenly across the full piece. As a Persian style area rug, it brings heritage-inspired pattern, soft wool texture, durable hand-knotted construction, and timeless design to living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, or formal interiors.
Story Behind the Art: Turkmen rugs come from the broad Central Asian steppe region that includes present-day Turkmenistan, northern Afghanistan, and northeastern Iran. They are among the most recognizable oriental rugs, defined by repeated geometric motifs called guls, octagonal or medallion-like tribal emblems arranged in precise diagonal rows across the field. Their palette is distinctive, usually dominated by deep rich reds from burgundy to brick, contrasted with navy, black, and ivory accents. The weave is commonly fine and tight, the wool often lustrous and silky, and the overall effect is one of quiet dignity, disciplined rhythm, and tribal precision. Turkmen rugs are remarkable because their beauty is inseparable from their distinctive identity, making them timeless handmade area rugs with unmistakable character.










