14658 - Turkoman Russian Hand-weaved Antique Authentic/Traditional Nomadic/Tribal Horse-blanket Size: 5'1" x 4'2"/ 155cm x 127cm

14658 - Turkoman Russian Hand-weaved Antique Authentic/Traditional Nomadic/Tribal Horse-blanket Size: 5'1" x 4'2"/ 155cm x 127cmNR: 14658 Location: Turkoman Horse Blanket Size: 5'1" x 4'2" 155cm x 127cm Country: Russia Pile: Wool Base: Cotton Introduction: Turkoman carpets, as the name suggest, are produced in areas that is occupied by the Turkoman people; a landmass that is stretched from Turkmenistan Iran border, all the way to Tajikistan Afghanistan border. The production of these hand knotted beauties, however, is not limited to the countries located at the eastern side of

Bidjar pieces are hand-knotted on vertical looms using cotton

while the small ones used to be kept for dowries and remained rolled up until a marriage could be arranged

This variety of rug has been imported from Pakistan for the last 10 years or so

A good Balutch is arguably the best buy amongst all contemporary nomadic rugs

Gabbeh rugs have a very thick pile

some are inexpensive

blue or indigo on an ivory background

The motifs – flowering branches

the Lori are of Iranian origin and their language is similar to Persian

Similar to Qashqai nomadic rugs

They are hardwearing

contrary to the name