Vintage Persian Kerman Rug silk embroidery The term Turkmen Tekke Engsi

The term Turkmen Tekke Engsi rug refers to a specific type of rug produced by the Tekke Turkmen people

Stock Number: #4340

The result is a rug that moves between two textures within the same piece

Size: 461 x 136 cm | 15'1" x 4'5"

Popular motifs within Suzanis are sun and moon disks

Vintage Persian Kerman Rug silk embroidery The term Turkmen Tekke EngsiThis rug comes from Kerman, a city that has been weaving since the 15th century and remains one of the most celebrated weaving centres in all of Persia. Sitting deep in the desert of southeastern Iran, its isolation kept its tradition intact for centuries, allowing craftspeople to develop their work without interruption. Marco Polo encountered these rugs on his travels. Shah Abbas I gave them as tribute to the Ottoman Court. Kerman rugs have always