{"product_id":"ersari-turkmen-midcentury-rug-13x10-15100","title":"Ersari Turkmen Mid-Century Rug 13 × 10 ft (405 × 290 cm) Cinnamon Ivory | 15100","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:800px;margin:0 auto;padding:25px;font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:#222;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;padding:30px 0 25px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;margin-bottom:30px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:0.75rem;letter-spacing:3px;color:#8b0000;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eDjoharian Collection · Ersari Turkmen\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch1 style=\"font-size:1.6rem;font-weight:300;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:2px;margin:0 0 15px;\"\u003eErsari Turkmen Mid-Century Rug\u003cbr\u003e405 × 290 cm · Cinnamon \u0026amp; Ivory\u003c\/h1\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;color:#555;margin:0;\"\u003eRows of eight-sided Güls in cinnamon and ivory, hand-knotted by Ersari weavers in northern Afghanistan between 1955 and 1975 — a tribal collector piece in the most generous room-size proportions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8b0000;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:35px;\"\u003eTribal Heritage and Knotting Tradition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eErsari\u003c\/strong\u003e are one of the ten major Turkmen tribes of Central Asia, settled in the steppe between Merv in the west, Mazar-i-Sharif in the southeast and Bukhara in the north. Their settlement area spans Iran, Afghanistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Bukhara was historically the principal trading hub for Turkmen rugs, which is why pieces from across the region were often grouped as “Bukhara rugs” — although the construction and knot density differ markedly from tribe to tribe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece was hand-knotted in the \u003cstrong\u003eborderland of northern Afghanistan between 1955 and 1975\u003c\/strong\u003e. It carries the signature Ersari grammar: \u003cstrong\u003elarge eight-sided Güls\u003c\/strong\u003e in rows across the field, framed by wide borders that are disproportionately generous compared to the inner field — a strong, characteristic compositional balance. The wool has the deep, almost silky lustre that distinguishes the best Ersari work, and the dense, heavy pile speaks of the quality of an exceptional weaving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8b0000;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:35px;\"\u003eColour and Composition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe field reads in a warm \u003cstrong\u003ecinnamon and copper-terracotta\u003c\/strong\u003e ground, carrying rows of octagonal Güls in \u003cstrong\u003edeep indigo-brown and ivory\u003c\/strong\u003e, with small star-and-cross fillers between the medallions. The wide multiple borders — a hallmark of the Ersari — frame the field in ivory diamond bands and brown elem stripes. The whole palette is drawn from natural, undyed and madder-dyed wool, and has mellowed over five to seven decades into the soft, glowing harmony that only genuine age can give.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8b0000;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:35px;\"\u003ePresence in the Room\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e405 × 290 cm (11.75 m²)\u003c\/strong\u003e this is an extra-large room-size piece. Three contexts in which the Ersari reaches its full effect:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStately living room:\u003c\/strong\u003e anchoring a generous sofa group, the cinnamon-ivory palette adds a quiet warmth to interiors built around natural materials — wood, leather, linen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormal dining room:\u003c\/strong\u003e under a long table for eight to twelve, the rhythmic Gül rows read as a measured, architectural pattern from above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLibrary or conference room:\u003c\/strong\u003e in a high-spec working space, the muted Turkmen grammar adds depth and craft without competing for attention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8b0000;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:35px;\"\u003eA Collector Piece and Investment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenuine mid-century Ersari rugs in this size, with full pile and undimmed natural colour, have become increasingly hard to find — the older spinning and natural-dye traditions that gave this wool its silk-like lustre have largely disappeared. As a rare, hand-knotted tribal piece in excellent condition, this rug is not only a furnishing but a \u003cstrong\u003ecollector piece with genuine value-retention potential\u003c\/strong\u003e: a tangible, enduring asset of a kind that a discerning buyer can pass on. Each piece is supplied with a certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8b0000;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:35px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:15px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;width:35%;color:#666;\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eErsari Turkmen · Gül rows on cinnamon ground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eHand-knotted in northern Afghanistan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eWeave\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eHand-knotted, medium-fine knot density\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003ePile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e100% pure wool, approx. 0.8 cm pile height — dense and heavy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eFoundation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eWarp and weft 70% wool, 30% goat hair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e405 × 290 cm (approx. 13 × 10 ft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eArea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e11.75 m² (extra-large room size)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eEra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eMid-Century, c. 1955–1975\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eColours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eCinnamon, ivory, brown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eExcellent, full pile with silky lustre, freshly washed and restored\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eUnderfloor heating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eSuitable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eReference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e#15100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8b0000;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:35px;\"\u003eResponsible Sourcing · Label STEP\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDjoharian is a \u003cstrong\u003eLabel STEP certified dealer\u003c\/strong\u003e for fair-trade knotted rugs — a commitment to dignified working conditions and against child labour in rug production. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/label-step.org\/dealers\/djoharian-teppiche\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eVisit the Label STEP entry for Djoharian Teppiche →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8b0000;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:35px;\"\u003eDjoharian — Since 1967\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith roots in the Grand Carpet Bazaar of Tehran and more than five decades of experience in the international rug trade, Djoharian has specialised in antique, tribal and designer rugs since 1967. On \u003cstrong\u003e1stDibs we have been a verified seller since 2013\u003c\/strong\u003e with 5.0\/5 stars across 18 reviews and the “Recognized Dealer” badge. Our pieces have been featured in international film productions, including \u003cem\u003eSpencer\u003c\/em\u003e (2021) with Kristen Stewart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8b0000;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:35px;\"\u003eService and Delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece in the Djoharian Collection is expertly inspected in our atelier in Lohr am Main, professionally washed and shipped with a \u003cstrong\u003ecertificate of authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e. We offer secure and fast worldwide shipping, fully insured, and personal consultation in our showroom or by video call.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;margin-top:40px;padding-top:25px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"color:#8b0000;font-size:0.8rem;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eSince 1967  |  1stDibs Recognized Dealer  |  Label STEP Certified\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Djoharian Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44468948435211,"sku":"15100","price":11500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/5721\/1781\/files\/15100-Ersari-rug-00.jpg?v=1689248600","url":"https:\/\/the-rug-merchant.com\/en-cy\/products\/ersari-turkmen-midcentury-rug-13x10-15100","provider":"Djoharian","version":"1.0","type":"link"}