Textile Fragment

probably 19th century

Not on view

This fragment was once part of a larger rug probably a carpet to cover the floor in a tent used by the nomadic Turkmen tribes of Central Asia. Their weavings are renowned for their technically skilled and visually dramatic designs. This example can be attributed to the Tekke subgroup of the Turkmen based on the specific form of the octagonal medallion pattern known as gul, which are unique to each tribal unit.

Artwork Details

Overview

Provenance

Title: Textile Fragment
Date: probably 19th century
Geography: Attributed to Turkmenistan
Medium: Wool (warp, weft and pile); asymmetrically knotted pile
Dimensions: H. 8 in. (20.3 cm)
W. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm)
Classification: Textiles-Rugs
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1923
Object Number: 23.211.37
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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