HOT ! 414 x 97 cm | Afghan Ersari Runner (Old 1970)

This is an old (circa 1970) authentic Ersari runner, handmade in Afghanistan.

Ersari rugs are a traditional tribal Turkmen style, similar to Tekke and Yamut rugs, although not as fine as these. Their designs are less intricate than Tekke rugs but bolder and more spacious, highlighting their tribal origins.

They use the symmetrical Turkish (Ghiordes) knot and the design is well known for it\'s \'elephant foot\' design - large, repeated octagonal motifs similar to Aqcha rugs. The border often consists of smaller floral and geometric motifs including \'almond\' motifs, representing a sweet harvest. Despite their nomadic roots, these rugs\' designs are more standardised and less free-form than other tribal rugs like Baluch or Gabbeh rugs. 

These rugs are produced in the town of Aqcha, located in northern Afghanistan, near the cities of Sheberghan, Mazari-Sharif, and Andkhoy. They are primarily woven by the Ersari tribe, a nomadic and pastoralist Turkmen people.