Vintage Turkmen Ersari Rug

Vintage Turkmen Ersari Rug

295 x 197 cm (9'8" x 6'6")Origin: AfghanistanSKU: NR-0220
$3,500.00
$3,500.00
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The bold elephant's foot gul, deep madder reds, indigo blues - the unmistakable visual language of Ersari tribal weaving. Hand-knotted from hand-spun wool on a wool foundation, with natural dyes that have had decades to settle into a depth no modern production can replicate.
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This rug comes from the weaving traditions of the Turkmen tribes who historically lived across regions that now include Turkmenistan and northern Afghanistan. Rugs like this were originally woven for everyday life inside nomadic tents.
The field is structured with repeating geometric medallions known as guls, arranged in neat rows across the rug. These motifs are the signature of Turkmen weaving and give the rug its strong sense of rhythm and order. The palette is built around rich, deep reds, a colour historically achieved with natural dyes and favoured across Turkmen tribes, with darker accents that help define the pattern.
This rug has been hand-knotted using hand-spun wool. The hand-spun fibres create slight variations in tone throughout the surface, giving the rug depth and a soft natural lustre that machine-spun wool simply cannot replicate. The weave is firm and durable, reflecting the original purpose of Turkmen rugs, which were made to withstand daily life while still bringing beauty into the home.
What makes pieces like this especially interesting is how much identity is tied into the design. Each Turkmen tribe had its own variation of the gul, almost like a woven signature.
Traditionally, a Turkmen woman’s weaving skill was considered a point of pride for the family. A bride would often weave rugs for her dowry, and the quality of her work reflected not only her skill but the reputation of her entire tribe.






Hand-spun wool pile on a wool foundation, made entirely from natural fibres.
Hand-knotted.

Vintage. Carefully washed and revitalised, with any required restoration completed by skilled hands, allowing the piece to begin a new chapter in excellent condition.

Circa 1960–1980.

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Every piece is handpicked or made by us. Never in bulk, never for trend. Only because it genuinely stopped us in our tracks.

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These pieces weren't made for a showroom. They were made to be walked on, lived with and passed down. Buy one and it'll outlast the house it's in.

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Unique Approach

At Najaf Rugs, our founder has spent 40 years washing, repairing and weaving rugs by hand. When he selects a piece, he knows exactly what he's looking at.

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Rugs Like Nowhere Else

Every piece is handpicked or made by us. Never in bulk, never for trend. Only because it genuinely stopped us in our tracks.
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