JBOC's  Notes on Oriental Rugs

The W&W Yomut Turkmen tainaksha (horse cover) about 1910-20

Tufenkian Carpets Area Rug Sale.

Woolley and Wallis. Eastern and Western carpets & rugs. Decorative textiles, needlework and samplers Sale on Thursday 16th January 2003

  Lot 395
Yomut Turkmen tainaksha (saddle cover),
Turkmenistan about 1910-20,
4ft.6in. x 3ft.10in. 1.37m. x 1.17m. 
Slight damage left edge of lower right arm. 

Est:  £250-350  Hammer Price £240

JBOC Notes: I have a thought that I am working on that the use of a Tappet guard border is an indication of a Persian origin.

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Thanks and best wishes,

J. Barry O'Connell Jr.

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