An Anatolian folk verse satirising Ottoman exploitation:

Ottoman, breeches loose and slack, Ottoman, saddle a wooden hack. Neither sows nor reaps the meat, But partners when it's time to eat.

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Burgundy-Cimarron-Blood

all of these deep reds can be yours in this wonderful late 19thc Tekke Turkoman hand-knotted wool rug.

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Turkmens Florals for your Tuesday

19thc Tekke Turkoman hand-knotted wool rug with multiple guls with edge florets, enclosed by multiple geometric borders in warm reds.

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