Finely knotted antique, tribal Tekke Turkmen rug, 109 x 90
Click here to view this lot Finely knotted antique, tribal Tekke Turkmen rug, 82 x 71 cmSecond quarter of the 20th century, knotted by carpet weavers of the Tekke tribe in southern Turkmenistan in Central Asia. The rug is in good condition, with a full pile of exquisite, soft, glossy wool with some old, light traces of moths (no residue) Original edges and finish on the knots, in perfect conditionWool warp and weftAn elegant piece of its kindTraditional, continuous 'elephant's foot' patternBeautiful, warm, natural colours in traditional shades of red (slight discolouration)One old restoration and a few old, small instances of reknotting CleanedPlease study the photos to make an accurate assessmentClick here to visit Catawiki Read More