The original Turkmen rugs were produced by the Turkmen tribes who are the main ethnic group in Turkmenistan and are also found in Afghanistan and Iran. They are used for various purposes, including tent rugs, door hangings and bags of various sizes.
A Turkmen rug (Turkmen: Türkmen haly; or Turkmen carpet or Turkoman carpet) is a type of handmade floor-covering textile traditionally originating in Central Asia.
Dark red/ dark brown is the dominant color in Turkmen rugs and carpets. You rarely find blue backgrounds.
Soft wool; thin, tight pile. Warps is mostly cotton wefts is wool.