Yomut Main Carpet, probably late 18th century, Attributed to Western Turkmenistan, Central Asia, Wool pile on wool and cotton

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Yomut Main Carpet, probably late 18th century, Attributed to Western Turkmenistan, Central Asia, Wool pile on wool and cotton foundation, H. 108 1/2 in. ( cm), Textiles-Rugs, This carpet was likely woven by a member of the Yomut tribe of Central Asia. The staggered motifs seen in the carpet’s field are known as guls (flowers); the nomadic textiles and carpets of Central Asia often display guls that are unique to a particular tribal group

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Size: 3640px × 5600px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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