{"product_id":"afghan-turkmen-wool-rug-beshir-alma-gul","title":"Afghan Turkmen wool rug · Beshir alma gul","description":"\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eLarge unused vintage rug, hand-knotted by skilled weavers in northern Afghanistan using premium highland wool and quality dyes. \u003c\/span\u003eRows of distinctive Turkmen Beshir alma guls (meaning 'apple') \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003efill the\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003efield\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e - a sign of nature's bounty and the cycle of life. The guls of stylised floral motifs and geometric elements are rendered in navy blue against a ground of deep burgundy red framed by a wide border with multiple guard stripes and reciprocal patterns. The rug displays intact low pile with the characteristic Afghan sheen, and expert edge finishing reflecting generations of technical mastery.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm8\"\u003eThe Craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Turkmen weavers are renowned for creating extraordinarily tight weaves with very high knot density, using premium hand-carded and hand-spun wool that produces the characteristically silky, lustrous finish for which Afghan rugs are celebrated. Their traditional techniques achieve mathematical precision in rendering distinctive \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003egul\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e medallions with remarkable symmetry and consistency. Turkmen rugs typically feature a low to medium pile height, which allows the vibrant colours, particularly the signature red, to achieve their full depth and luminosity while maintaining the crisp definition of the intricate patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm8\"\u003eThe Heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The beginnings of carpet making in Afghanistan are lost in history, as this country's strategic location on the ancient Silk Road attracted numerous nomadic tribes, and caught the eye of many an empire. Despite decades of upheaval, Afghan artisans have maintained their commitment to this treasured tradition, which has served as both cultural preservation and vital livelihood. The craft reflects the country's ethnic diversity, with hundreds of tribes and clans, from the Turkmen Tekke and Ersari to the Baluch Rukhshani and Aimaq, contributing their ancient motifs and mastery to what has become known today as the Afghan rug - one that tells a story of resilience, artistry, and the enduring spirit of the Afghan people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm8\"\u003eThe Maker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e This vintage piece was created by Turkmen weavers in northern Afghanistan (Kunduz). The Turkmen tribes, renowned for their sophisticated geometric sense and masterful use of traditional \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003egul\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e motifs, created rugs that served as both practical furnishings and symbols of tribal identity for nomadic families.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade in Afghanistan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52043167727882,"sku":null,"price":1499.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1013\/1978\/files\/AFGHANRUG5.1.jpg?v=1761771607","url":"https:\/\/omagoshop.eu\/products\/afghan-turkmen-wool-rug-beshir-alma-gul","provider":"OMAĜO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}