This finely woven Tekke Ensi, or door rug, was woven in Southern Turkmenistan during the early 20th century. Its composition follows the traditional four-panel layout divided by a vertical and horizontal axis in a classic Hatchli format. Within each quadrant, stylized tree motifs rise in rhythmic symmetry as abstracted forms that may signify fertility, life, and renewal within the enclosed domestic world.
The glowing madder-red field, luminous wool, and tightly rendered Greek-key border reflect the settled Tekke weaving tradition of the early 20th century. Along the lower elem panel, a dense lattice of diamond rosettes suggests the garden or earth beneath, grounding the design’s celestial and architectural symbolism.
Rich in both structure and spirit, this ensi unites geometry, ritual function, and metaphor, serving not only as a physical covering for the home’s entrance but also as an image of passage between outside and inside, material and sacred realms.
Size: 4’6 x 5'8" [137cm x 173cm]
Age: Q1 20th Century (1900-1925)
Type of Rug: Turkmen
Origin: Turkmenistan
Material: Wool
Pile Height: Low
Condition: Very good, a couple of repairs
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