Zeytin (7x10) Malayer Unlike tribal and village rugs

Unlike tribal and village rugs

Tabriz rugs are named after the city of Tabriz

Larger room-sized rugs were likely woven on commission

are available in natural wool colors and vegetable-based dyes

In a departure from these styles

Zeytin (7x10) Malayer Unlike tribal and village rugsDescription This Ersari Turkmen rug features a classic repeating motif of rounded medallions, or "guls," interspersed with more sparse, skeletal guls across a solid background. The gul designs are prominent in many Turkmen styles, and often signified the particular tribal origins of its weaver. These styles were originally dyed rich reds using vegetable dyes from madder root. Following treatment with an antique wash, the rug now retains its original