Persian Turkman

Persian TurkmanThe finest of all tribal rugs are produced by the Turkmen: tribal weavers from Uzbekistan, Turkemistan and Afghanistan, who create and knot their own designs in the Bashir, Tekke and Yomut carpet styles. With 20 120 knots per square inch higher in the finest antique rugs the carpets feature simple patterns in true nomadic fashion, with dark red fields and repeating black or blue and ivory 'gul' motifs. The pile is cut thin on these hard wearing rugs,

Stylish and elegant

Using the same design as Tabriz rugs

with a central

floral or all-over designs

carpet weaving was a women's profession in Karabakh (although there were some renowned male weavers)

the Khorjeen (Khorjin) – with its stunning abrash – is highly prized and dearly loved by collectors

From facial wrinkles in humans to rippling muscles in animals

Sturdy and long lasting

less busy design

it is their distinguishable style that sets Veramin rugs apart from all others

motifs of Persian gardens in small

The central floral-bouquet medallion is surrounded by floral sprays and highlighted by threads in ivory