Handmade Vintage Afghan Turkmen Rug | 344 x 252 cm | 11’2” x 8’2”
- Large, handmade Turkmen rug from Northern Afghanistan
- 100% wool material, estimated to be 50-60 years old
- Unique design with irregularities, a truly one-of-a-kind piece
Size: 344 x 252 cm | 11’2” x 8’2”
Material: 100% Wool
Origin: Northern Afghanistan
Construction: Handmade
Condition: Estimated to be 50 - 60 years old.
Style: Turkmen rugs are produced by the Turkmen tribes who are the main ethnic group in Turkmenistan and are also found in Afghanistan. Only a few centuries back, all Turkmen rugs were produced by nomadic tribes, almost entirely with locally obtained materials, wool from the herds and vegetable and or other natural dyes from the land. They used geometrical that varied from tribe to tribe. Irregularities in the shape, pattern, design and colours were and sometime still are conditions amazing little quirks that make the rug unique to its own.
Stock Number: MM38
Product Types | Rug |
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Brand | Najaf Rugs and Textile |
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