195 x 150 cm
This piece was woven by a woman of the Ersari Turkmen tribe, on the end of the Nineteen Century or the
beginning of the Twentieth Century.
Ensi pile rugs used to cover the entrance to the tent (as a woven door).
This is an extraordinary exemplar, both for the measurements, larger than
usual, as for the incredible colors: a very deep burgundy reddish brown,
unusual, brilliant greens, light red, midnight blue and the usual notes of white.
The design of the so called ‘curled leaf’ geometric elements on the horizontal
section of the ‘Hatchlu Cross’ refers to the weaving of the Tekke tribe but also
to some Ersari examples (See book ‘TURKOMAN’ by Uwe Jourdan- Plate 248,
Page 275) . Diagonal crosses decorate the lower Elem panel, a feature present
on some Ersari ensis.
Very good condition. Good pile all around. Horizontal sewn line in the beginning
of the lower Elem, unnoticed from the upper side.
A rug that bears an imposing presence.
Rug Nº: 042
SOLD