Turkmen Rugs

Deep reds and rows of octagonal guls make our Turkmen rugs some of the most recognisable in all of Central Asian weaving.

Each Turkmen tribe had its own gul. Tekke rugs repeat a quartered octagon in precise rows across a red field. Ersari pieces, woven in northern Afghanistan and southern Turkmenistan, use the larger elephant's foot gul and a slightly broader mix of motifs. Mauri rugs from Afghan Turkmen communities are more finely knotted, so the guls come out crisp, and there are Yomut and Bokhara rugs. You'll also find engsi, the panelled rugs once hung at the tent door, along with vintage and antique runners.

The tight, low pile of a Turkmen rug wears well and keeps its pattern clear, so it handles a hallway or dining room easily. Red with navy and black is a rich combination that sits beautifully with dark timber, leather and white walls.