Antique Ersari Carpet 410x250cm

A Radiant Rarity: The Pink-Ground Ersari Carpet with Intact Kilims

This Ersari carpet is a stunning collector’s piece that feels both antique and modern. By moving away from the standard red palette in favor of a beautiful decorative pink ground colour, the weaver has created a rug that is luminous, airy, and remarkably fresh. It is a piece that demonstrates the creative freedom of the Turkmen weaver, resulting in a carpet that is as artistic as it is functional.

The Art of the “Lift”: Color and Geometry

• The Pink Ground: The soft, unusual pink field serves as the perfect canvas, allowing the bold geometric patterns to shine without the weight often associated with darker rugs.

• The Golden Elephant Foot: The carpet features three rows of the iconic Elephant Foot (Gül) design. What makes this piece truly stand out is the liberal use of yellow within the medallions. This bright, saffron-inspired tone acts as a highlighter, providing a visual “lift” that makes the pattern pop against the pink field.

• The Framing Harmony: The multiple border system is expertly balanced, echoing the warm palette of the field while ensuring the entire composition is neatly contained.

A Rare Museum-Grade Detail: The Intact Kilims

Perhaps the most significant aspect of this carpet for the serious collector is its structural preservation. The kilims (the flat-woven end finishes) at both ends are completely intact. Finding an antique Ersari with the original kilims in such good condition is an extreme rarity; these areas are typically the first to suffer from wear or be damaged by long-term use. Their presence is a testament to how carefully this piece has been curated and preserved.

• Origin: Ersari Tribe (Turkmen, Central Asia)

• Special Feature: Rare pink-ground colorway and intact original kilim ends

• Design: Three-Row Large Elephant Foot (Gül)

• Palette: Soft Decorative Pink, Saffron Yellow, and Midnight Blue

• Condition: Excellent structural integrity with original end-finishes