Antique Turkmen Afghan Kizil Ayak Rug

Antique Turkmen Afghan Kizil Ayak rug. Turkmenistan or North Afghanistan. Early 20th century. 133cm x 98cm. A sub tribe weaving within the Ersari Turkmen group called the Kizil Ayak. Very bold geometric motifs on a camel/ivory ground colour. Very lustrous dense hard wearing pile. Hand washed & de-dusted. All over even rich mohair velvety wool pile. Even fringes with dark blue side cords. Size is 4 foot 4 inches by 3 foot 2 inches. 133cm x 98cm. At widest points. Fringes not measured in size. All woollen hand knotted construction. Ref:- UR 85. Purveyors of unusual rare distinctive quality tribal rugs & carpets, Howard & Sons seating, some orientalist items & decorative objects for the everyman.