Persian Turkman

Persian TurkmanThe finest of all tribal rugs are produced by the Turkmen: tribal weavers from Uzbekistan, Turkemistan and Afghanistan, who create and knot their own designs in the Bashir, Tekke and Yomut carpet styles. With 20 120 knots per square inch higher in the finest antique rugs the carpets feature simple patterns in true nomadic fashion, with dark red fields and repeating black or blue and ivory 'gul' motifs. The pile is cut thin on these hard wearing rugs,

Beautiful and dynamic

medallions and hooked polygons

the Gabbeh (from the Persian word meaning raw

where Chobi rugs were produced primarily for North American markets

Created with handspun Afghan wool

White borders delineate central images and the perimeter is rich in traditional geometric patterns

light red or turquoise for background contrast

These rugs consist of thick piles

Tied with the symmetrical Turkish knot – also referred to as the Ghiordes knot or Turkbaff – thick Turkish or Anatolian carpets are made with wool

These carpets are extremely durable because of the strong wefts used in the process of knotting The contemporary design is extremely popular

Hamadan rugs – made in the towns and villages surrounding the city – vary greatly

Used as an expression of their makers’ experiences they will surely brighten your space