Persian Turkoman Rug - 3.60 x 2.65 Square

Persian Turkoman Rug - 3.60 x 2.65 SquareA 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 produced by nomadic

Its population of nearly 120

This rosesette shape carpet has a lovely range of colours that compliment each other

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

Flowers and motifs are everywhere

yet fun and exciting

Soumak (also spelled Soumakh

They were soon to gain a place among the quality carpet producers of Iran

The designs have palmettes with leaves and vines

The usual kind of background colours for Kashan carpets are rich red and dark blue

To the Western eye the motif that is repeated over the field is likely to be described as a paisley design

Lilihan carpets are similar to Sarouk rug in style

This carpet is the work of a genius