





Antique Torkaman Area Rug (3' x 3')
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One-of-a-kind rugs, 100% satisfaction guaranteed. Free shipping from the USA, delivered in just a few days.
One-of-a-kind rugs, 100% satisfaction guaranteed. Free shipping from the USA, delivered in just a few days.
Dimensions: 3'6" x 3'7" (107 cm x 109 cm).
Circa: 1930.
This antique Torkaman rug, circa 1930, is a handmade, one-of-a-kind tribal weaving distinguished by its classic field of repeating gul motifs and richly patterned border. Its deep rust-red ground, ivory-accented geometric drawing, and visible age-softened patina give it strong collector appeal, while the hand-knotted character and compact square format make it especially versatile. An ideal accent for an entryway, office, or layered living room setting.
Faded warm tones of rust, burgundy, ivory, navy, mahogany, terra cotta, and charcoal, with a rust field.
Torkaman (also Turkoman) rugs are produced by the various Turkmen tribes of Central Asia — Tekke, Yomut, Ersari, Saryk, Salor, and others — across a broad territory spanning Turkmenistan, northern Afghanistan, and northeastern Iran. Each tribe has its own distinctive gul (emblem) and compositional vocabulary, making Torkaman rugs a rich field for collectors and scholars.
They are woven on a wool foundation with a medium-to-long pile and predominantly natural dyes, with the deep madder red that characterizes so much Turkmen work derived from the madder plant. Their strict geometric order, superb wool, and tribal authenticity make them among the most compelling of all Oriental rugs.























































