Saturday, July 6, 2013

Afghan Ersari Turkmen Door Surround/Gapylyk

This is an Afghan Ersari Turkmen Door Surround


This is called a a Gapylyk by Turkmen. Collectors and rug scholars call these Kapunuk but that is incorrect.  The correct spelling is gapylyk. The translation is "a thing (intended) for the door (of the yurt)". Gapy=Door.
For more information see Guide to Turkmen Rugs & Carpets 

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