The largest Turkomen tribe in the 19th century who made some of the finest Turkomen rugs.

The largest Turkmen tribe in the 19th century thought to make the finest rugs made in the Turkmen style. The Tekke carpets are among those most highly prized by collectors.

The dominant Turkmen tribe in the second half of the nineteenth century, makers of a great variety of refined weavings. Their carpets, eagerly collected by Europeans, were baptized 'Royal Bukhara' by merchants wishing to enhance their appeal.

Lit. "corner," a dervish gathering place, synonymous with Khaniqah (Pers.) and Zawiyya (Ar.)

A dervish gathering place (literally "corner").

Dervish convent

Turkish, for a Sufi residence.