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Story Behind the Art: In the world of rugs, a "gul" (sometimes spelled "göl") is a term used to describe the repeated geometric medallion motifs that are the defining feature of Turkmen rugs, made by tribal communities across Central Asia. The word simply means "flower" in many regional languages, though the designs themselves are often quite angular and abstract rather than literally floral. Each tribe had its own distinct gul pattern, almost like a signature, making it possible to identify which community made a particular rug just by looking at the design. A vintage gul rug refers to an older piece, typically several decades to over a century old, featuring these traditional tribal medallion patterns, usually in deep reds and burgundies with dark accents. They are highly sought after by collectors for their rich colour, strong graphic quality, and the sense of history and craft tradition they carry.
