{"product_id":"fine-turkmen-tekke-runner-merino-wool-1","title":"Old Turkmen Tekke Runner c. 1980","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an old (circa 1980) authentic \u003cem\u003eTekke \u003c\/em\u003erunner, handmade in Afghanistan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic \u003cem\u003eTekke \u003c\/em\u003erugs are highly sought after by collectors for their historical value and rarity, as they represent one of the most recognizable styles within the broader Central Asian rugs industry. Unfortunately Turkmen rugs are not often exported from Turkmenistan, so it is extremely difficult to find brand new Turkmen rugs. These rugs are re-makes of traditional Turkmen rugs, woven in Afghanistan while strictly adhering to the original quality, by \u003cem\u003eTurkmen \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eUzbek \u003c\/em\u003eweavers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most recognizable feature of \u003cem\u003eTekke \u003c\/em\u003erugs is the \u003cem\u003eTekke gul\u003c\/em\u003e, a large octagonal medallion repeated across the field of the carpet. This motif has influenced the design a wide range of rugs including \u003cem\u003eAqcha\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eErsari\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eBokhara \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eMawri Gul\u003c\/em\u003e rugs. They are woven using the symmetrical Persian (\u003cem\u003eSenneh\u003c\/em\u003e) knot, with a dense thick pile despite having a fine design. These Afghan versions of Tekke rugs are woven using fine Merino wool, giving a soft thick pile compared to regular wool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese traditional rugs originate from the nomadic \u003cem\u003eTekke \u003c\/em\u003etribe in the area of present day \u003cem\u003eAshgabat \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eMary\u003c\/em\u003e, Turkmenistan. They were originally woven for practical uses such as decoration and reinforcing for yurts, for floors of yurts (\u003cem\u003ehalis\u003c\/em\u003e), storage bags (\u003cem\u003echuvals\u003c\/em\u003e), and prayer rugs (\u003cem\u003enamazliks\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57387790795134,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/9350\/1054\/files\/IMG_9418_6f2b7cb8-c7c1-4a17-87ee-eeb7518a05b9.jpg?v=1778355119","url":"https:\/\/www.khorasanrugs.co.uk\/products\/fine-turkmen-tekke-runner-merino-wool-1","provider":"Khorasan Rugs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}