A Little Surprise in an Ersari Rug

My pattern of buying is probably less structured than that followed by most collectors.

I put the cart before the horse … and the eyes decide for me. Once the art is home my mind begins the process of understanding and a little research follows.

So here I am with a rug from the nomadic Turkmen people.

The lovely ikat pattern along with the colors attracted me.

Is this common? Maybe it is … I don’t know much about the Turkmen or Ersari group of weavings

I asked Perplexity.Ai and with several references it told me that human figures in Ersari rugs are not common.

What has been your experience?

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jm / March 2025

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