{"product_id":"hand-knotted-turkoman-ersari-wool-rug-6-7-x-9-6-rich-red-tones-geometric-design","title":"Afghan Ersari Rug Deep Red Geometric Gul Design Hand-Knotted","description":"\u003cp\u003e🔴 \u003cstrong\u003eThe Ersari Tradition: Turkmen Weaving from Afghan Soil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the many remarkable rug-weaving traditions that have taken root in Afghanistan, the Ersari stands in a class of its own. The Ersari are a Turkmen tribal group — one of the largest and most widespread of the Turkmen confederations — whose weavers settled across the Afghan-Uzbek borderlands and along the great rivers of northern Afghanistan. They carried with them the full inheritance of the Turkmen weaving tradition: the repeating gul medallion, the deep crimson and red ground that defines the Turkmen palette, and the exceptional knotting skill that has made Turkmen rugs among the most collected tribal textiles in the world. 🌿\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🗺️ \u003cstrong\u003eThe Ersari Gul\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe defining feature of Ersari weaving is the gul — the geometric medallion that repeats across the field in orderly rows. The Ersari gul is typically larger and more elaborate than those of the Tekke or Yomut tribes, and is often surrounded by secondary guls and angular geometric infill motifs that fill every inch of the field with pattern. The overall effect is one of overwhelming richness — a deep red ground alive with geometric complexity, the borders framing the field with their own precise ornamental systems. 🎨\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe deep red palette of Ersari rugs is their most immediately recognizable feature. Produced from madder root dyed wool, the reds of traditional Ersari weaving have a warmth and depth that catches the eye from across a room. Combined with the dark blue, black, and ivory accents that complete the Ersari color vocabulary, the result is a palette of tremendous visual power. 🔴\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📐 \u003cstrong\u003eConstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rug is hand-knotted in high-quality wool — the natural foundation of Afghan tribal weaving. The pile depth is approximately 0.35 in. The piece measures 6 ft 7 in by 9 ft 6 in — an area rug format suited to a living room, dining room, or home office where a powerful visual statement is the goal. Care: vacuum regularly and rotate periodically. Avoid direct sunlight to preserve the richness of the red tones. Rug ID: K2018. 🧵\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💎 \u003cstrong\u003eLiving With an Ersari Rug\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bold visual character of the Ersari design — that deep red field alive with geometric guls — makes this rug a natural anchor for any room where warmth and presence are the priority. Its timeless appeal works in traditional furnished spaces, in contemporary rooms where it provides a rich counterpoint to minimalist design, and in transitional interiors where the combination of old-world character and striking geometry creates exactly the right balance. 🏡\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rugistan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47883488723176,"sku":"K2018","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/2718\/4037\/files\/stunning-afghan-ersari-rug-deep-red-tones-vintage-treasures-antique-gifts-home-rich-694.webp?v=1765785993","url":"https:\/\/vintageantiquesgifts.com\/products\/hand-knotted-turkoman-ersari-wool-rug-6-7-x-9-6-rich-red-tones-geometric-design","provider":"Vintage and Antique Gifts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}