Persian Turkoman Wool Rug - 1.98 x 1.26 Turkaman

Persian Turkoman Wool Rug - 1.98 x 1.26 TurkamanA 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 produced by nomadic

gold and rust

The Lilihan rugs are the only fabrics in the Sultanabad region to be single-wefted

Common patterns include medallions

These are used as blankets and known as Gabeh patuee

and Eastern Turkey

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

The camel pattern used here is often used as a motif to augur wealth and happiness

The Hamadan group includes Lilihan rugs

but with a stronger and thicker weave

Lahore is now one of the largest centers of Pakistan's carpets Industry

Shirvans pieces are found in smaller sizes

Qum is one of the most important centres for producing silk