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Door capping (kapunuk) -- Central Asia, Turkmenistan (Tekke) -- Early 19th century
L1996.54.2 -- MADAVASK Collection -- 44 x 44 inches (not incl fringe)
Sometimes, variations of a pattern occur within one rug. In this example, the top border pattern utilizes glide reflection of a unit formed by three stylized curly leaves, whereas in the side borders, the unit of repeat has five stylized leaves.
The format of this rug was designed to surround a door frame, providing a decorative entry to a circular Turkmen tent known in the West as a yurt.
The stylized curly leaves here are more regularized than in earlier weavings, suggesting a 19th century date. Stylistic and technical features also suggest that this object may be ascribed to Tekke production, which drew upon Salor tribal traditions in Central Asia.
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