Kizil Ayak ensi, Turkmenistan, mid-19th century. This engsi is of the rare non-hahli type with an open field displaying three vertical rows of tall trees with serrated leaves and a solitary ashik blossom at the top of each stem. Nicely spaced in an open composition, the engsi shows many traditional Tekke devices and a clear plae blue and old orange accents enhance the palette.Exhibited: "Masterpieces of Turkmen Weaving," Arthur Ross Gallery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 2003. Size: 4'0'' x 5'5'' (122 x 165 cm). Weight: 9 lbs. Material: wool pile, wool warp, wool weft.

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