Extremely Fine 'Part-Silk' Tekke 'Chuval' (Ruby-Red Silk), Turkmenistan, first half 19th century, wool/part-silk/wool, approx. 111 x 70 cm, condition: 2-3 (good condition), extremely fine and remarkable Turkmen knotting with many ruby-red lustrous silk- highlights, high-quality wool, soft-touch, high-quality natural dyes, expressive colors, with so-called 'Aina-guls' in the inner field, very unusual and complex Elem design, masterpiece, unique quality, absolutely rare,(Literature: R.Pinner, The Rickmers-Collection, Turkoman Rugs, no.31).***************************************** ******************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************Special-Auction: Antique, old and decorative collector rugs & carpets. Please ask for condition-reports and more high-resolution detail photos. Henrys Auktionshaus AG Department 'Rugs & Carpets', teppich, tapis, tappeto, alfromba.