Tekke carpets are instantly recognizable for their distinctive stamped elephant foot patterns, even more so the early pieces, well known for their bold, visually arresting drawings, and distinct ‘elephant’s foot’ pattern. Made by the weavers of the Tekke tribes of Central Asia, Tekke rugs are highly sought-after for their high-quality wool and use of rich natural dyes, and are widely appreciated as among the finest weavings from the region. These pieces are truly timeless works of art, well suited to decorate a wide variety of spaces.

This fine Tekke carpet is a great example of its type with a light terracotta field, and ivory and denim blue tones in the drawing, which features a stamped pattern across the field framed by a wide, decorative border. Being an earlier piece, this was woven before the commercialisation of carpet weaving in the region, and so boasts a lustrous high-grade wool, a tight weave lending a crisp clarity to its drawing, and wonderfully soft vegetable dyes. This sets it apart from the courser weaves and brighter colours found in later examples. Given its unusually large size, it is likely this was originally woven as a special commission for someone of noble title.

It is in very good condition, still retaining all its original borders and its long kilim fringes at both ends – a rare feature for a rug dating to the late 19th century.

A highly collectable work of art, and a very rare find in this large format, with a timeless tribal charm to complement a any interior.