Persian Turkmen Rug -1.85×1.28 classic

Persian Turkmen Rug -1.85×1.28 classicTurkmen rug A Turkmen rug (Trkmen haly or Turkoman carpet) is a type of handmade floor covering textile traditionally originating in Central Asia. The original Turkmen rugs were produced by the Turkmen tribes who are the main ethnic group in Turkmenistan and are also found in Afghanistan and Iran. They are used for various purposes, including tent rugs, door hangings and bags of various sizes. A few centuries back, almost all Turkmen rugs were

the colour and motifs of this carpet are wonderful

the big bang

or as in this case animals such as camels

The weaving of Kashmar rugs can be traced back to the 1500s

bring rest and balance to the carpet

which are also oriented to Persian models

creating a sense of vibrance and life

Sumac rug Soumak (also spelled Soumakh

the finest carpets had a silk pile

A rug such as this is highly sort after by collectors and decorators alike

Local artisans use Persian knots which offer greater precision

The technique involves wrapping coloured weft threads over and under the warp threads