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The Turkoman tribes of northern Afghanistan and Central Asia
form a large family of related peoples: shepherds, horsemen and tent
dwellers. Following traditions that changed little over the centuries,
Turkoman women created trappings, bags and carpets, using wool from the
Karakul sheep. The natural black, grey, brown and less common ivory setting
off the richly dyed rusts and reds. Each tribe has its own designs and
motifs, but all are recognizably part of the larger "Bohkara" family. The
original piece inspiring this Coaster Rug was once the front of a bag, but
along with so many similar pieces, the back was removed in order to turn
this into a conventional rug. Its rich deep burnt orange field contrasts
well with the rich red highlights and the undyed blacks and grays used
throughout. This stunning design is reproduced by license from Arthur T.
Gregorian Oriental Rugs located in "A little part of Persia in Newton Lower
Falls, Massachusetts".
You get four of these per one order.
Also available as a Mouse Rug
HERE.
Want to know the 'technical' information about Coaster Rugs?
Click Here.
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