Turkmen Carpet Museum
Türkmen halysy muzeýi
Houses over a thousand handmade Turkmen carpets. Its treasure is a giant hand-woven carpet certified by Guinness.
Turkmen carpets are known for their deep red ground and the göl tribal motifs. The national flag itself features the carpet patterns of five tribes. The museum displays tribal carpets, horse trappings and felt rugs from the 17th century to the present, along with one of the world's largest handmade carpets (about 300 square metres). Inside, visitors can learn about weaving techniques and the meanings of the motifs. Photography costs extra. To take a carpet bought at the bazaar out of the country, you need an export certificate, and the museum's appraisal department can help explain the procedure.
Opening hours
About 10:00 am–6:00 pm (closure days per on-site information)
Nearby sights
- Russian Bazaar (Gulistan Bazaar)
- Ylham Park
- Ashgabat Olympic Stadium
- Ertuğrul Gazi Mosque
- Palace of Happiness (Wedding Palace)
- Ashgabat Botanical Garden
- Independence Monument
- Ashgabat Flagpole