This rug is an authentic vintage Turkmen (Tekke/Yamut style) hand-knotted wool rug measuring 2.4 feet by 3.7 feet. The technical close-up of the flipped corner confirms true hand-knotted construction, displaying distinct individual knot nodes on a wool foundation with organic variations in yarn thickness.
Key Design & Style Features
- Central Mauri Guls: The red field features a vertical column of six octagonal tribal medallions known as Mauri or Bokhara guls, split symmetrically into quadrants of ivory, orange, and deep indigo black.
- Intricate Guard Borders: The main field is enclosed by dense geometric border tracks displaying traditional Turkmen star and repeating comb motifs.
- Warm Madder Red Palette: The piece uses natural, saturated plant dyes, dominated by rich madder red, midnight indigo, and rust orange, with undyed cream wool highlights.
- Compact "Yastik" Scale: At 2.4' x 3.7', this is a classic mat format traditionally used as a decorative cushion cover or small hearth piece.
