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Old Tekke | 155 x 90 cm | Nr. Z-358
Old Tekke | 155 x 90 cm | Nr. Z-358
Old Tekke | 155 x 90 cm | Nr. Z-358
Old Tekke | 155 x 90 cm | Nr. Z-358
Old Tekke | 155 x 90 cm | Nr. Z-358

Old Tekke | 155 x 90 cm | Nr. Z-358

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Old Tekke

This one-of-a-kind piece in rust red brings together traditional craftsmanship and timeless elegance. With a knot density of around 300,000 knots per m², the elaborate workmanship shows above all in the precise drawing of the design and the fine execution of the details. At 155 × 90 cm it works beautifully as a small living-room rug. The harmonious colouring and the characteristic texture give any room an exclusive, homely atmosphere. A rug of this quality is far more than a furnishing item – it is a piece of traditional textile art with individual character and lasting value.

Delivery time 2 days
Origin Turkmenistan
Dimensions 155 cm x 90 cm (= 1.4 m²)
Construction hand-knotted
Material Pile: wool
knots 300.000
Condition pre-owned, cleaned & partially restored
Edition one-of-a-kind piece

Origin

The Tekke are the main tribe of the Turkmen. They live in the Republic of Turkmenistan and in Afghanistan. In earlier times the Tekke were nomads and much given to raiding. Today most of them are settled and live peacefully as farmers. After the break-up of the Soviet empire, however, some returned to a nomadic way of life. The majority of the Tekke live in the now independent Republic of Turkmenistan, where they knot rugs in the cities of Ashgabat and Mary and the surrounding areas.

During the communist revolution, numerous Tekke clans migrated to the neighbouring states of Afghanistan and Iran. Others settled in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. Tekke rugs are among the celebrated Turkmen rugs, and their patterns are copied in Pakistan as well. Tekke rugs are also traded as Bukhara rugs. Bukhara (sometimes spelled Bokhara) is an oasis city in Uzbekistan on the former Silk Road. Although no rugs were ever knotted in Bukhara itself, the city gave its name to many Oriental rugs because they were traditionally exported to the West from there. These rugs were in fact knotted by Turkmen tribes such as the Yomud or the Tekke.

This Old Tekke is around 106 years old and a real collector's piece.

Material

The pile of this Old Tekke was hand-knotted from high-quality new wool. New wool is obtained by gently shearing sheep. New wool is a renewable, natural raw material with a range of impressive qualities: thanks to the natural lanolin content of the wool, the surface repels droplets of water and is therefore naturally protected against dirt. Wool also offers excellent thermal insulation, helps regulate the indoor climate and dampens sound.

The foundation (weft and warp threads) of this Old Tekke is made of new wool.

Condition

This Old Tekke has a story to tell. It was knotted around 106. It has been thoroughly cleaned and is in good but only partly restored condition. The edges are in need of repair in places. The pile is also worn in places. We have not fully restored this Old Tekke, because we feel it has a special charm just as it is. If that is what you would like, we will of course happily restore the rug further for you. We can bring almost any rug back to near-perfect condition.