Lot 261: 2 Antique Turkman Rugs, Ersari Chuval & Tekke Carpet

1st item: Antique Ersari Chuval Turkestan rug, wool on wool, central rust field with alternating geometric designs, within one primary border. Woven in colors of rust, blue, and cream. 4 ft. 11 in. x 2 ft. 11 in., circa 1870s. 2nd item: Antique Tekke main carpet, wool on wool, primary rust/red field with geometric designs, within two primary borders. Woven in red/rust, blue, and cream colors. 6 ft. 4 in. x 3 ft. 7 in., circa 1860s.

PROVENANCE: Private Des Moines, Iowa collection.

CONDITION: 1st item: Moderate pile wear, loss to fringe on all sides. 2nd item: Overall good condition, areas of moderate wear.