Oriental Rugs Dictionary
Arabatchi
A Turkoman tribe of the Amu Darya region of central Turkestan. Older main carpets attributed to this tribe carry the Tauk Noska Gul. The dominant field color in their weaving is purplish-brown. Outlines are formed in natural brown wool. There is some warp offset and the knot is asymmetric and open to the left. Wefts are spun of wool and white cotton. However, the attribution of specific rugs to this tribe is questionable. The Arabatchi are a Turkmen tribal group historically located in Central Asia, particularly in areas of present-day Turkmenistan and northern Afghanistan. Arabatchi rugs share many characteristics with other Turkmen tribal weavings, including the use of repeating gul motifs, deep red color palettes, and strong geometric designs. Their carpets are related stylistically to those woven by the Tekke and Yomut tribes. These rugs reflect the rich tribal weaving traditions of the Turkmen peoples.
