Persian Turkmen Wool Rug - 1.53x1.15 tabrizTurkmen rug A Turkmen rug (Trkmen haly or Turkoman carpet) is a type of handmade floor covering textile traditionally originating in Central Asia. The original Turkmen rugs were produced by the Turkmen tribes who are the main ethnic group in Turkmenistan and are also found in Afghanistan and Iran. They are used for various purposes, including tent rugs, door hangings and bags of various sizes. A few centuries back, almost all Turkmen rugs were
The carpet is made form wool and comes from the city of area of Mashehad
The rest of the carpet is flooded with flowers
The borders and centre are very much of the same colour and hues
It has a central medallion and magnificent broad main guard border
it is made of wool and is from the city of Tabriz
It is for this reason that most Zanjan rugs are small in size
There are a number of styles of rug produced in the Tabriz region including Tree of Life
and have added colours such as turquoise and purple to the more traditional red
which is near Isfahan in central Iran
are unique in their style and composition
So whilst this rug is not flowery spring like in symbolism and the setting may be a desert
The area around Mugla province was a holdout for Turkmen enclaves keeping their heritage alive
