Gul (Turkmen) گل

A gul (Turkmen göl, from Persian gol, 'flower') is the medallion-like motif repeated in rows across the field of Turkmen rugs. Tribes are associated with particular guls, but guls passed between tribes and changed over time, so attribution now rests on structure, materials and colour more than on the gul.

Also gol · göl · gool · Turkmen gul · Torkaman gul

See also Mari Gul, Kepse gul (Qafse Gul)

Last reviewed November 2026