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Ersari Ensi

Ersari Ensi Rug, 19th Century
Ersari Ensi Rug, 19th Century

Ersari Ensi Rug, 19th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Ersari Ensi Rug, 19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 4'2" W x 5'2" L Origin: Turkmenistan Period: 19th Century Rug ID: 19559

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Antique 19th Century Turkmen Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ersari Ensi Rug, c. 1900
Ersari Ensi Rug, c. 1900

Ersari Ensi Rug, c. 1900

Located in Dublin, NH

Ersari Ensi Rug, c. 1900 An ensi is a type of weaving used by the Turkmen of Central Asia as door-flaps on the inside of nomadic tents or yurts.

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Antique 19th Century Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Nomad’s Threshold: A Vintage Afghan Hatchli Ersari Ensi of Tribal Authority
The Nomad’s Threshold: A Vintage Afghan Hatchli Ersari Ensi of Tribal Authority

The Nomad’s Threshold: A Vintage Afghan Hatchli Ersari Ensi of Tribal Authority

Located in Dallas, TX

The Nomad’s Threshold: A Vintage Afghan Hatchli Ersari Ensi of Tribal Authority. This hand knotted wool vintage Afghan Hatchli Ersari rug, known as an Ensi or tent door hanging, carr...

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Mid-20th Century Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Ersari Turkmen Ensi H-319
Antique Ersari Turkmen Ensi H-319

Antique Ersari Turkmen Ensi H-319

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique Ersari Turkmen ensi of traditional design with excellent colour and outstanding condition.

Category

Antique 19th Century Turkmen Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Ersari Turkmen Ensi of Traditional Design
Antique Ersari Turkmen Ensi of Traditional Design

Antique Ersari Turkmen Ensi of Traditional Design

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique Ersari Turkmen ensi of traditional design with excellent colour.

Category

Antique 19th Century Turkmen Central Asian Rugs

Antique Ersari Turkmen Ensi, Door Hanging, Circa 1880
Antique Ersari Turkmen Ensi, Door Hanging, Circa 1880

Antique Ersari Turkmen Ensi, Door Hanging, Circa 1880

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique Ersari Turkmen ensi of traditional design with excellent colour Circa 1880 Ensi were door hangings used to cover the entrance to a yurt This example is woven with a traditi...

Category

Antique 19th Century Turkmen Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Ersari Turkmen Ensi Rug, Circa 1870 Or Earlier
Antique Ersari Turkmen Ensi Rug, Circa 1870 Or Earlier

Antique Ersari Turkmen Ensi Rug, Circa 1870 Or Earlier

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique Ersari Turkmen ensi of traditional design with excellent colour and good age Circa 1870 or earlier Ensi were door hangings used to cover the entrance to a yurt This early e...

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Antique 19th Century Turkmen Central Asian Rugs

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Antique Afghan Ersari Ensi Tent Hanging
Antique Afghan Ersari Ensi Tent Hanging

Antique Afghan Ersari Ensi Tent Hanging

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W 56 in L 80 in

Antique Afghan Ersari Ensi Tent Hanging

Located in Evanston, IL

This antique rug woven by the Turkomen in Afghanistan has a geometric motif that is designed to imitate the look of a door. They were hung in tent as dividers or on the inside of th...

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Antique Late 19th Century Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Ersari Turkmen Ensi, Outstanding Design with Excellent Color
Antique Ersari Turkmen Ensi, Outstanding Design with Excellent Color

Antique Ersari Turkmen Ensi, Outstanding Design with Excellent Color

Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, GB

Size: 5ft 7in x 4ft 9in (170 x 146cm). Antique Ersari Turkmen ensi of outstanding design with excellent color, circa 1860-1870.

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Antique 19th Century Central Asian Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Old Afghan Village Rug of Ersari Turkmen Ensi Design
Old Afghan Village Rug of Ersari Turkmen Ensi Design

Old Afghan Village Rug of Ersari Turkmen Ensi Design

Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, GB

Old afghan village rug, Ersari Turkmen ensi design, superb condition. circa 1920.

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Vintage 1920s Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Old Afghan Village Rug of Ersari Turkmen Ensi Design, Superb Color
Old Afghan Village Rug of Ersari Turkmen Ensi Design, Superb Color

Old Afghan Village Rug of Ersari Turkmen Ensi Design, Superb Color

Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, GB

Old Afghan village rug of Ersari Turkmen ensi design. The rug is of Classic design with superb color.

Category

Early 20th Century Central Asian Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Ersari Ensi For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal ersari ensi for your home. Each ersari ensi for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric and wool. If you’re shopping for a ersari ensi, we have 9 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect ersari ensi — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A ersari ensi, designed in the modern or folk art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Ersari Ensi?

A ersari ensi can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,625, while the lowest priced sells for $2,500 and the highest can go for as much as $24,750.

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