UNUSUAL ANTIQUE 19th CENTURY YOMUD TURKOMAN ENSI. SUPER

UNUSUAL ANTIQUE YOMUD TURKOMAN ENSI, Central Asia, Turkmenistan, 19th century, and very good overall usable condition. Shows evenly low pile with areas of old restorations. The exact size is: 4'-10" x 6'-1" (147 x 185 cm). This rare antique Yomud-group Turkomen ensi is symmetrically knotted on natural wool warps and wool wefts dyed red. The fields of the four quadrants display rows of the "dogadshyk" (doqacik) motif, an uncommon element found on other Yomud-group weavings. An unusual aspect is the single "kavirga" or "Yomud eagle" motif creating a directional mihrab effect. Both of the elem panels display the ubiquitous "gapyrga" or "Yomud tree" motif. Damage to this carpet was restored in its past history and some of the dyed wool that was used has faded over time (see close up photos). The side cords are not original, but the sides are complete and have been securely re-wrapped with red wool. Part of the top border has been rewoven and the complete bottom border with its two guard stripes has been rewoven in the past, with both of the endings secured to prevent future loss of knots. I would estimate that less than 9% of the personality of this weaving shows restoration. Notwithstanding these repairs, the lovely old ensi is stable and strong. It is suitable as a decorative floor rug or for use as a visually pleasing wall hanging, and it is quite a rare example of a Yomud ensi for the tribal, nomadic, or Turkmen weaving collector. A near-identically designed ensi like this one is published by Uwe Jourdan in "Oriental Rugs Volume 5 Turkoman", 1989, plate 145, page 145, and dated 3rd quarter of the 19th century or earlier. If you have any questions at all about this offered 19th century Yomud Turkmen ensi, only email Michael Phillips at: phillipsrugs@comcast.net or feel free to call my studio at: (303) 885-7599. I invite you to take some extra time to view all of the other fine antique rugs and weavings of merit I have posted exclusively with eBay auction this week and please do remember to bookmark my eBay seller ID: IMOKUB2 (I am okay, you be too) to your "favorite sellers" list to see weekly future offerings having this age, beauty, quality, condition, rarity, and collect-ability. NOTICE: ALL of my eBay listings come with an unconditional 100% money back refund guarantee (including ALL s/h/ins. fees) if for ANY reason at all the winning bidder is unhappy with their purchase from me.