The old name in common usage was Turkoman Rugs but the trend today is to drop Turkoman rugs in favor of Turkmen rugs because Turkmen is the accepted English translation of the name of the people and their language. Earlier the rugs were called Bukhara or Afghan rugs.
At Sotheby’s and Christie’s auction houses Oriental and Turkish carpets have sold in the millions. If you have ever wondered why they become so priceless the staff at Yurdan can answer some of your questions. As you learn more about the carpets you will know that they are not just lovely objects but precious heirlooms that will be cherished by each generation to come. Whatever your needs may be we have the carpets or rugs for you. We also carry many sizes from small throw rugs to large oversize carpets and hard to find runners. Yurdan carries a huge variety of different regions, each area illustrating their unique style. Some have bold patterns with vivid colour for the modern minimalists where others utilize more muted tones with delicate floral embellishment for those seeking a classic traditional look.
Info about oriental rugs is on Oriental Carpets Page