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GALLERY YACOU

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19th Century Beshir 'Cloudband' Kelleh Carpet


4.27 x 1.74 m


Beshir rugs are woven by the Beshir tribe of Turkmenistan in Central Asia, and are best known for their distinctive weaving style, in a region where most rugs produced by their neighbouring tribes can be recognised by their so-called ‘elephant foot’ pattern, and deep blues and reds.


Being an early example – dating to c. 1850 – this wonderful Beshir carpet boasts an extraordinarily high-quality weave, which lends a crisp clarity to its drawing. It employs a rare, charmingly spontaneous ‘cloud band’ design, in gracefully aged vegetable-dyed tones of red ochre and deep cornflower blue. The uniformity of colour across the field and the border gives the composition a feeling of space and balance.


Retained in very good condition for everyday use, with its borders preserved on all sides.


A sophisticated 19th Century tribal example, to suit a wide variety of spaces.

  • Period: c. 1850
    • Price: £6,800.00
    • €8,193 Euro
    • $8,544 US Dollar
  • Location: London
    • Dimensions: H: 427cm (168.11in)
    • W: 174cm (68.50in)
    • D: 0cm (0.00in)