Tekké carpet, 205 cm x 280 cm, Turkmenistan, Wool, Perfect Condition, Circa 1980

Tekké carpet circa 1980, native to turkmenistan or west turkestan, large, 205 cm X 280 cm, in perfect condition (as new), knotted in a soft wool of very good quality and embellished with the tribal motif "gel" alternating white, black, orange red. Repeated patterns on the field, which bring to these carpets a great elegance and an almost heraldic character, the whole surrounded by a wide border on the edge of the field. The soft and shiny wool makes a very tight and very thin knot, the velvet is thick and silky, with its bright colors, this carpet has a very special shine. These rugs have a masculine aura and have always been appreciated for businessman office decoration. These majestic carpets are certainly the best in central asia and are the work of the tekké tribe, but they are generally called bukhara-tekké. It was not until the 1950s (1950s) that these tribes began to forge large carpets, which were more the preserve of the afghan tribes of afghanistan closer since the end of the 19th century, trade flows destined for european markets. Central asia was too far away to attract the attention of european traders so tekké carpets were made to be used by the tribe itself, so under the tent, so smaller. This carpet is in perfect condition. Dimensions: width: 205 cm (6'8" X length: 280 cm (9'2" ) This carpet has been cleaned professionally and ecologically.

Ref. : QEW34RRE