Karadashli 'Main Carpet', Turkmenistan, 19th century, wool/wool, approx. 309 x 161 cm, condition: 3 (professionally cleaned), fine knotting, expressive natural colors, characteristic Karadashli-gul pattern with tree Elems, border is with leaf motifs, Karadashli-tribe belongs to the Yomut group, only a few well-preserved examples are known, absolutely rare turkmen, decorative, (Literature: J.Rageth, Turkmen Carpets-A New Perspective Vol.I, p.190, Tf.88. Literature II:D.Doods & M.L.Eiland Jr., Oriental Rugs from Atlantic Collections, p.168, pl.186).***************************************** ******************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************Special-Auction: Antique, old and decorative collector rugs & carpets. Please ask for condition-reports and more high-resolution detail photos. Henrys Auktionshaus AG Department 'Rugs & Carpets', teppich, tapis, tappeto, alfromba.