Size: 5ft 5in x 4ft 0in (165 x 122cm). 

Antique Yomut Turkmen Ensi with eagle and tree elem design. 

Circa 1880. 

A good Yomut Turkmen ensi (Yurt door hanging). This example has rich colour and two beautifully drawn elem (base) panels. The upper elem is of large stylised eagles and the lower panel is trees on a dark indigo blue ground. The outer border and central panel border is of the tuning fork design. The four central panels (windows to paradise) are filled with typical Yomut style shrubs. Good condition with even wear and medium pile the ensi has fine weave and good wool. Hand washed and ready for display. 

Stock Number: H-397.