Turkmen Yomut Rug

Authentic Yomut rugs are highly sought after by collectors for their historical value and rarity, as the nomadic lifestyle of the Yomut tribe has become increasingly rare in modern times. Unfortunately Turkmen rugs are not often exported from Turkmenistan, so it is extremely difficult to find brand new Turkmen rugs. Yomut rugs are characterised by their 'plum/aubergine' background colour with geometric arrangements of diamond motifs with serrated edges. The fringes are often very long and are un-dyed, reflecting the tribal origins of these rugs. They are woven using the symmetrical Persian (Senneh) knot, with a dense thick pile despite having a fine design. These traditional rugs originate from the nomadic Yamut tribe in western Turkmenistan (along the Caspian Sea and the Balkan mountains) and parts of Iran and Uzbekistan. They were originally woven for practical uses such as decoration and reinforcing for yurts, for floors of yurts (halis), storage bags (chuvals), and prayer rugs (namazliks).