$16,500
ERSARI TURKOMAN AUDIENCE CARPET
In the second half of the 19th Century Czarist Russian forces defeated the Turkoman and colonised large swathes of Central Asia. The once noble nomadic Turkoman tribes, notably the Ersari and the Salor moved with their sheep, their horses and their yurts to the steppes of NW Afghanistan.
They prospered into the 20th C with the developmental reigns of Kings Habbibullah and his son Amanullah, when Afghanistan was modernised, electrified. The tribal leaders, the Khans,built large mansions with audience halls to adjudicate hostilities.
With the coming of Communism in the 1980’s the ruling families moved again, this time with the King Zahir Shah, to country estates on the outskirts of Rome, Italy. There, they followed their equestrian passions, while the Afghan farms increased.
There are three types of oversize Afghan carpets. Those made for the King in Persian floral style, the Turkoman carpets made for government offices, and the private audience carpet.
This belongs to the latter.
We sourced this rare carpet through Italian contacts. It is in wonderful condition, no repairs,no worn areas, complete with its flat-woven Elem panel ends. A grand home, a rarely used room, no shoes have touched this carpet, such is the culture.
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Your rug will be shipped within 1-3 business days and should arrive within 3-5 business days from the ship date. Multiple items within the same order may not arrive together.
When your order is processed, you will receive an email containing a tracking number and dispatch confirmation.
Domestic shipping we use TNT express couriers & Aus post.
International shipping we use INTERPARCEL.
Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery. Please contact us as soon as possible if you are considering a return. Buyer is responsible for return postage cost. Any returns must be unused and in original of when purchased.
No returns on our “Clearance” rugs or any rugs on sale.
Can I get the same rug in a different size?
Each of our rugs is an individual, hand made work of art because of that it is not possible for us to have duplicates in different sizes.
How are your rugs made?
All of our rugs are 100% Handmade on a loom. We have created a close relationship with all of the craftspeople who make our rugs which allows us to get the highest quality rugs directly from the people who made them.
Are your rugs new/used?
We offer a variety of both new and used Persian rugs from many areas including Persia, Turkey, and Morocco see below for more info on locations.
NEW: We support over 30 families in Afghanistan who produce the highest quality Persian rugs.
OLD ANTIQUE VINTAGE: We source our used rugs from village and tribal families at source. As well as attend worldwide auctions. We have formed relationships with Persian rug collectors that allow us to get incredible pieces that are not normally on the market.
Can I try before i buy?
We have a “try before you buy” system for approved customers.
Where are your rugs from?
Afghanistan, Persia, Pakistan, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Morocco etc.
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