Vintage Pakistani Ersari Design Carpet — 1980s | 3'4" x 4'10"

The Rashid is centered on an oversized geometric elephant footprint gul motif, a bold large-scale interpretation of the classic Turkmen gul associated with Ersari weaving. The motif is wrapped by a diamond-shaped lattice main border, featuring a simplified interior floral interpretation that softens the overall geometry. For more on the gul motif and other recurring symbols, see our guide to common rug motifs.

The palette is rich and warm: dark madder root, navy blue, sky blue, pale copper, and saffron yellow. Explore more Ersari and Turkmen design pieces in our guide to the best rug styles for collectors.

At 3'4" x 4'10", the Rashid suits entryways, bedrooms, or small layered floor moments where its bold central motif can be appreciated up close.

The Ersari are one of the largest Turkmen tribal groups, historically settled across parts of present-day Turkmenistan and Afghanistan, known for oversized geometric gul interpretations rendered at a larger scale than much of the broader Turkmen tradition. Skilled weavers in Pakistan have long produced rugs in this design lineage, adapting the bold gul vocabulary into their own finely finished production.

Woven circa the 1980s, the Rashid reflects this Pakistani interpretation of the Ersari design at a high level of craft. Browse more pieces from this collection in our Turkmen & Bokhara collection.

Rashid means "rightly guided" in Arabic. In Islamic tradition, al-Rashīd is one of the 99 names of Allah.

The name reflects the rug's structural clarity and confident geometry—a single, well-defined motif at its center, guiding the eye with the same sense of order and purpose its namesake implies.

Rashid captures the Ersari design tradition at its most focused: bold, structured, and clearly composed.

• Primary material: Natural wool
• Construction: Hand-knotted
• Dye method: Traditional dyes
• Foundation: Traditional woven foundation
• Condition: Vintage condition, like-new with full original pile height

Like-new condition, with original full pile height maintained evenly across the entire rug.

Original side cord selvages are fully intact. Sides and ends are fully secured.

Recently professionally cleaned and ready for immediate in-home use.

Vacuum gently using suction only. Avoid rotating brushes or beater bars.

Use a quality rug pad to reduce movement and provide support.

Rotate periodically to encourage even wear. For deep cleaning, consult a professional experienced with fine wool carpets.

Is this rug Turkmen or Central Asian-made?
No. The Rashid is a vintage Pakistani carpet woven in the Ersari design, a tradition originating with Turkmen tribal weavers but produced in Pakistan circa the 1980s.

What is the "elephant footprint" gul?
A large-scale geometric interpretation of the classic Turkmen gul medallion, particularly associated with Ersari weaving. See our motif guide for more.

Is it ready for use?
Yes. It has been professionally cleaned and is in like-new condition with full original pile height.