Condition: The main motif of this rug are the three Turkmen musical groups shown bearing different instruments.
The negative space of the field is filled with stars, medallions, female figures, '5' shapes, helicopters, and other geometric figures.
Some people refer to these as 'Geisha rugs' which is an unfortunate misrepresentation based on a photo advertisement in Hali Magazine.
Wool: Very fine and dense
Sheen: Very shiny and lustrous
Handle: Very floppy
Fringe: White diamond pattern on brown weft substitution. Light brown and red/brown weft brocade.
Pile: 3mm
Warp: Naturally colored wool
Weft: Grey cotton thread
