Country of origin: Afghanistan
Design: Ersari Turkmen
Pile: 100% virgin wool
Warp and weft: 70% virgin wool, 30% goat hair
Colors: Basic color depending on the light incident between strong and coral red, pattern dark brown and dark blue.
Node density: middle-fine
Condition: Very good, full pile, some old restorations and repairs..
Age: 1950´-60´s
Style: Goes well with Victorian, Library, Dining Room, Living Room and Farmhouse. Great contrast to Industrial / Modern.
 

Ersari Afghan rugs are made by the people of the Turkomans in the steppes of Asia Minor. The settlement area of ​​the Turkmens includes Iran, Afghanistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. There are 10 tribes of the Turkmen - whose carpets are named after their names: Salor, Saryk, Tekke, Chodor, Arabatchi, Imreli, Yomud, Ersari, Bokhara (Bukhara = main trading place of carpets). Often, all carpets with a red base color and pattern have been referred to as Bokhara carpets for the sake of simplicity. Although the pattern design is always similar, there are very large differences in knotting and knot density.
This carpet was made in the border area in northern Afghanistan, the Ersari live in the steppe between Merv in the west, Mazar I Sharif in the southeast and Bochara in the north. Typical are the large motifs, called Gul or Gül, and in relation to the infield above-average borders. Ersari Gül are almost always octagonal and relative close to a square shape.
 

Semi Antique Turkmen Gentlemen's Carpet in runner size

Beautiful antique tribal Turkmen carpet in great condition. These carpets are named "Gentlemen's Carpet" since in the late 19th century carpets of this type often decorated libraries in British Houses and Villas. After Dinner it was common that the Gentlemen separated from the Ladies and went into the library to smoke cigars and have a drink. 
Wear consistent with age and use