Antique Turkmen Ersari Rug persian-decor Stock Number: BR2396

Stock Number: BR2396

Size: 287 x 197 cm | 9'5" x 6'6"

the pile has a gentle sheen and a velvety feel underfoot

where rug weaving developed in the imperial workshops of the Qing Dynasty and produced a style that became one of the most recognisable in the world

this is one of the most unique kilims in our collection

Antique Turkmen Ersari Rug persian-decor Stock Number: BR2396The Ersari are one of the largest of the Turkmen tribes, with weaving communities stretching across Turkmenistan and northern Afghanistan. Their rugs are immediately recognisable by the elephant's foot gul, a large bold octagonal medallion repeated in rows across the field. It is one of the most iconic motifs in all of Central Asian weaving, and the Ersari have made it their own. The palette is distinctly Ersari, deep reds and rich blues anchored by