Turkmen carpet

Also known as: Turkoman rug

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Turkmen carpets are floor coverings woven by the Turkmen people, primarily nomadic pastoralists. These rugs are known for their distinctive geometric patterns, often featuring an octagonal motif called a gul. Different Turkmen tribes, such as the Tekke, Saryk, and Yomut, are recognized by variations in their gul designs, which serve as tribal identifiers.12

These carpets are typically made of wool, with red hues being common field colors. While traditionally used in nomadic dwellings, Turkmen weavers also create smaller pieces like door coverings and bags. The Tekke tribe's rugs are particularly identifiable and have frequently been imitated due to their characteristic gul.12

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Turkistan
The Turkmen people emerged during the late first millennium as pastoral nomads in lands between powerful city-based states. Gradually they grew in power, and by the 19th century one tribe, the Tekke, had become dominant in the oases of Merv (now Mary) and Tedjend (now Tejen).…
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The Turkmen people emerged during the late first millennium as pastoral nomads in lands between powerful city-based states. Gradually they grew in power, and by the 19th century one tribe, the Tekke, had become dominant in the oases of Merv (now Mary) and Tedjend (now Tejen).…
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Manufacturing
Turkmen carpets and rugs, long renowned for their durability and unique designs, are exported to more than 50 countries. Among Turkmen carpets well-known in the West are those made by the Tekke, Yomut, Salor, and Ersari Turkmens and called by those names. The food industry’s…
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Turkmen carpets and rugs, long renowned for their durability and unique designs, are exported to more than 50 countries. Among Turkmen carpets well-known in the West are those made by the Tekke, Yomut, Salor, and Ersari Turkmens and called by those names. The food industry’s…
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Characteristics
Turkoman rugs are woven in geometric designs, employing vivid reds, browns, and greens, and usually have webbed fringes at the ends. Caucasian rugs have sharply outlined, bold, geometric patterns. Brilliant and strongly contrasting colours are employed, frequently including reds, yellows, and blues. Turkish rug patterns…
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Turkoman rugs are woven in geometric designs, employing vivid reds, browns, and greens, and usually have webbed fringes at the ends. Caucasian rugs have sharply outlined, bold, geometric patterns. Brilliant and strongly contrasting colours are employed, frequently including reds, yellows, and blues. Turkish rug patterns…
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