Originally, almost all Turkmen rugs were made by nomadic tribes, almost entirely using locally produced materials, whether wool from herds or vegetable dyes, or other natural dyes from the country. They have geometric patterns that vary from tribe to tribe; the best known being the Yomuts, Ersaris, Saryks, Salors and Tekkés. Irregularities - considered by collectors to contribute to the charm of carpeting - are then quite common, as natural materials vary from batch to batch, and wool warp or weft yarns can stretch, especially on a loom that is regularly dismantled for transport and assembly in another camp.
More recently, large workshops have appeared in cities, with fewer irregularities in the products, and technology has changed. Since the 1910s, synthetic dyes have been used in addition to natural dyes1. The size of nomadic tribes' rugs is limited by what can be done on a portable loom; larger rugs, produced in villages, have since become more common. The use of cotton for warp and weft yarns has also become common.
Our house assures you the sale of a carpet made entirely by hand, well cleaned and in good condition, with invoice and approved expertise.
If necessary, we will inform you of the work that has been done. We offer you, without obligation, a presentation at your home in France and neighbouring countries before your final decision.
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