Number (sold)
Material Wool
Style All Over
Origin Turkmen
Type Central Asian
Size 105 x 98
Age 1890
When engaged, young ladies of the Tekke tribe of the Turkmen would weave a small squarish rug to as a dowry piece, to be taken to their new bridal home. For this they would use the finest wool and try to show off their best skills. The resulting rug would be used during the religious wedding ceremony and subsequently treasured by the couple. Very few of these have survived in such intact condition.
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