Teke carpets

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Teke carpets are richly patterned, handwoven Turkmen rugs traditionally produced by the Teke tribe, renowned for their deep red hues and distinctive geometric gül motifs.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Turkmen carpet
handwoven rug
textile art
borderDesign meander patterns
multiple narrow borders
color burgundy
dark brown accents
deep red
ivory accents
countryOfOrigin Turkmenistan NERFINISHED
culturalSignificance status symbol in Turkmen society
symbol of Teke tribal identity
dyeType natural dyes (traditionally)
ethnicGroup Teke tribe NERFINISHED
ethnicOrigin Turkmen people NERFINISHED
function bridewealth item
dowry item
trade good
knotType Persian knot
asymmetrical knot
market collectible oriental rugs
material cotton (warp or weft, sometimes)
wool
motif Teke gül
geometric patterns
hooked motifs
octagonal gül
ram’s horn motif
pile wool pile
producedBy nomadic weavers
village weavers
relatedTo Ersari carpets NERFINISHED
Turkmen carpets NERFINISHED
Yomut carpets NERFINISHED
styleCharacteristic dense all-over field of repeating gül motifs
limited, harmonious color palette
relatively fine knot density
strong geometric abstraction
technique hand-knotting
timePeriod 19th century (classic production)
late 18th century (earliest known examples)
traditionalRegion Ahal Region NERFINISHED
Mary Region NERFINISHED
usedFor ceremonial display
floor covering
tent furnishing
valuedFor craftsmanship
distinctive Teke gül design
rich red color
weavers Turkmen women

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