Creator: 

Khanjani Carpet and Handicrafts Production Co

Style | Place of Creation | Place of Weave: 

Gonbad Kavus | Gonbad Kavus | Gonbad Kavus

Year Of Creation: 

‎1390 Persian Solar

Duration of Creation: 

Designer: 

Khanjani Carpet and Handicrafts Production Co - Hesel Khanjani

Design Type: 

Prayer

Design Name: 

Engsi

Ground Color: 

Madder Red

Border Color: 

Madder Red

Number of Colors: 

6

Weaver: 

Khanjani Carpet and Handicrafts Production Co - Ajkeh Eghbal

Weave Method: 

Flat Weave

Knot Type: 

Asymmetrical

Density (Raj): 

  Raj ( Knots in each 6.5 Cm)

Density in 10 sq cm: 

Number of Knots in Width ±%5: 

Number of Knots in Length ±%5: 

Total Number of Knots: 

520,000

Duration of Weave: 

Material: 

Wool

Pile Material: 

Wool

Warp Material: 

Wool

Weft Material: 

Cotton Single-Weft

Shape: 

Ghalicheh

Width: 

200 Cm - ft

Length: 

164 Cm - ft

Area: 

3.28 Square Meters - Sq ft

Depth: 

0.5 Cm

Total Weight kg: 

9.800 Kg

Engsi is a handwoven craft that is uniquely designed by Turkmen mothers. It is a rare craft and just kept in museums and famous collection in the world. This elegant and specific craft is made just for decorating entrance of tribe head. Its abstract design is mostly like praying carp and refers to the oneness of god. This handmade craft also symbolize power as well as respect to the chief of the tribe. It also differentiates the home of the chief. Engsi in Turkmen language means entering with respecting and bowing.