Persian Turkoman Rug - 3.90 x 2.55 Square

Persian Turkoman Rug - 3.90 x 2.55 SquareA 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

For the Qum designers have adapted or created designs in a style which are distinctively their own whilst being inspired by designs from other areas

Hand-knotted Persian carpets from the Iranian provenance Abadeh

The carpet is made from silk and comes form the city of Qum

The Balouchi tribal people are nomadic historically and they continue the nomadic way of life even today

They are sometimes referred to as ‘the carpets of steel’

Ghiordes (Turkish) knot

Anatolia had been known for carpets with stylized animal and geometric designs

and luxurious texture

The centre is round in shape and contains an arrangement of most beautiful flowers that contrast with a dark blue backdrop

but with a stronger and thicker weave

dining area

Mood is the name of a region in Birjand and the rug weaving style is unique to that region