Yemouth Turkmen circa 1885 antique. Collector's item. Size: 132 x 86 (cm) 4' 4" x 2' 10" carpet id: T-602
High pile, perfect condition, vegetable dyes, the black color is oxidized, the warp and the weft threads are 100% wool, the shirazi borders are woven on four lines, the knots are hand spun wool, fine knotted, all over design, for a Yemouth type carpet the size and the design are very rare, the background color is soft aubergine, the surrounded large border is ivory, it is soft as an handkerchief, high standard quality and in its original shape.
Private collection.