Turkomen Tribes
Turkomen weavers are famous for a wide assortment of weaving types, including main carpets, smaller rugs, bags of various kinds, long tent bands, nuptial trapping, and other objects intended only for family use. The Turkomen tribal family played an important role in carpet making as a business enterprise for several centuries, if not longer, and geared its output for regional markets as well as distribution in Russia, in other parts of Asia and throughout Europe.
Origin of Turkomen Tribes
The Turkomen tribes are believed to have originated in the remote steppes of Asia at least two thousands years ago. A man named Oguz founded the first tribe, he then had six sons who each in turn had four sons making them twenty four clans of the Turkomen tribes, such tribes are Tekke, Yomut, Saryk, Ersari, Salor etc.
Gul Medallions
The geology of the Turkomen tribes in important in attempting to understand what might loosely be called the ‘heraldic’ motifs of the Turkomen carpets, now known to us as ’guls’. They were known as heraldic motifs due to similar traits with the British family, with its crests, coat of arms and armorials.
This one is woven with good quality wool and is hard wearing as well as being decorative and beautiful. The design is very interesting and is a very primitive way of showing tribal motifs, there are many types of gul medallions which signify different meaning.
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Choosing the right rug can add warmth, comfort and character to your room. Consider the size, material, colour and intended use before making your selection.
Choose a rug that suits the proportions of your room. In a living room, placing at least the front legs of the furniture on the rug helps connect the seating area. For dining rooms, allow enough space for chairs to remain on the rug when pulled out.
Select colours and patterns that complement your furniture and interior. Neutral rugs create a timeless appearance, while stronger colours and detailed patterns can become a focal point.
Low-pile rugs are easier to maintain and are suitable for hallways, dining rooms and other frequently used areas. Higher-pile rugs feel softer underfoot and work well in bedrooms and quieter living spaces.
Wool rugs are durable, naturally insulating and comfortable underfoot. Silk rugs offer finer detailing but require more careful use. Synthetic rugs are generally practical and easy to maintain.
Vacuum regularly using a suitable low-suction setting, rotate the rug periodically and avoid prolonged direct sunlight. Specialist professional cleaning is recommended for handmade wool and silk rugs.
Handmade rugs may contain slight variations in size, shape, colour and pattern. These natural irregularities are part of the rug’s individual character and are not considered faults.