Ersari Turkomen Very Rare small main carpet circa 1860 short term reduction

The Ersari tribe of the wider Turkomen nation living in Turkmenistan, Afghanistan and Iran are one of the weaving tribes better known and understood by scholars. The Tekke Turkomen’s woven materials are perhaps best known in the West, followed by the Yomud, Salor and Ersaris. A Salor main carpet, 30% larger and about 40 years older than this piece recently sold in Austria for over $50,000, such is the scholarly , collection, and investment zeal found around the world . We are making this piece available at a short term steep discount to conincide with out launch on 1st Dibs .

These and other kindred tribes produce rugs, bags, Amalysks (bridal bags) and Engsis (Tent doors in woven wool) all of which are sought after by collectors. Though the use of the Gul or oval motif is consistent throughout and a cousinage can be easily identified, each tribe uses somewhat different pattern language and symbolism; slight variations in colour use and arrangement become evident upon viewing many pieces and with supplementary reading.

This 160-year-old piece is distinctive indeed for its unusual use of yellow. Otherwise it is a premium condition and rare rug, designed for use in the yurt as the main carpet, (common terminology).

Given its premium quality wool and very fine condition, it is a rug ideal for medium wear use which will last indefinitely with modest care. It has a powerful tribal “personality “which enrich any number of rooms in the home.

Above all, it is a tribal artefact of a bygone nomadic era, esthetically exciting and evocative. This is a particularly pleasing rendition of traditional design elements. Though Ersari rugs are woven according to tribal conventions, each piece holds its own differences, created by the female weaver. This is a very fine example. And clearly an excellent fine art investment .

Fine Art as an investment ? The WSJ had this observation to make ( which we have observed for over 50 years ) :
Art has become established as an accepted ,indeed prudent element of personal investment portfolios: According to Deloitte’s 2021 Art and Finance Report, “In 2014, only 53% of wealth managers believed art should be included as part of a wealth management service… with 85% of wealth managers saying so in 2021.” Citigroup’s Global Art Market reports contemporary artwork outperforming the S&P by 174%.