ANTIQUE YOMUT TURKMEN HORSE COVER / BLANKET, ...
Item Ref
DS-0547
Size: 4ft 11inx 4ft 4in (150 x 131cm) excluding tassels.
Antique Yomut Turkmen tribal ceremonial horse cover.
Circa 1890.
This horse cover belongs to a small group of well known ceremonial horse covers and associated items woven by the Yomut Turkmen tribes of North Eastern Persia. The cover in finely knotted with dense velvet like pile, giving the item the strength required for use. The banded design in shades of madder red, indigo blue and ivory is typical of this group of weavings.
The cover is in original condition with very slight wear and almost full pile, the dye quality is superb give the rich colours required for use on special occasions such as a tribal wedding.
A superb collectible display item. A closely related example is published in 'Turkoman Tribal Rugs' by Werner Loges, plate 51, page 93. And another example is published in 'Turkoman Carpets' by Siawosch Azadi, item 41.
Stock Number: DS-0547.
Antique Yomut Turkmen tribal ceremonial horse cover.
Circa 1890.
This horse cover belongs to a small group of well known ceremonial horse covers and associated items woven by the Yomut Turkmen tribes of North Eastern Persia. The cover in finely knotted with dense velvet like pile, giving the item the strength required for use. The banded design in shades of madder red, indigo blue and ivory is typical of this group of weavings.
The cover is in original condition with very slight wear and almost full pile, the dye quality is superb give the rich colours required for use on special occasions such as a tribal wedding.
A superb collectible display item. A closely related example is published in 'Turkoman Tribal Rugs' by Werner Loges, plate 51, page 93. And another example is published in 'Turkoman Carpets' by Siawosch Azadi, item 41.
Stock Number: DS-0547.
£1,750
| $2,368 USD | €2,062 EUR
ANTIQUE EMBROIDERED CEREMONIAL HORSE / SADDLE COVER ...
Item Ref
T-0205
Size: 4ft 0inx 3ft 10in (122 x 116m) excluding tassels.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribal ceremonial horse / saddle cover.
Circa 1920.
This beautiful embroidered horse / saddle cover was made by the Lakai tribe of Uzbekistan, it was used on special occasions such as weddings. The soft powder blue field is covered in silk embroidery with classic Lakai designs.
The cover is in outstanding condition with very little wear, the cotton lining was replaced in Kabul in 2006.
Stock Number: T-0205.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribal ceremonial horse / saddle cover.
Circa 1920.
This beautiful embroidered horse / saddle cover was made by the Lakai tribe of Uzbekistan, it was used on special occasions such as weddings. The soft powder blue field is covered in silk embroidery with classic Lakai designs.
The cover is in outstanding condition with very little wear, the cotton lining was replaced in Kabul in 2006.
Stock Number: T-0205.
£1,500
| $2,030 USD | €1,767 EUR
ANTIQUE EMBROIDERED CEREMONIAL HORSE / SADDLE COVER ...
Item Ref
T-0326
Size: 4ft 10inx 4ft 2in (147 x 128m) excluding tassels.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribal ceremonial horse / saddle cover.
Circa 1920.
This beautiful embroidered horse / saddle cover was made by the Lakai tribe of Uzbekistan, it was used on special occasions such as weddings. The black felted wool field is covered in silk embroidery with classic Lakai designs.
The cover is in outstanding condition with very little wear, the cotton lining was replaced in Kabul in 2005.
Stock Number: T-0326.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribal ceremonial horse / saddle cover.
Circa 1920.
This beautiful embroidered horse / saddle cover was made by the Lakai tribe of Uzbekistan, it was used on special occasions such as weddings. The black felted wool field is covered in silk embroidery with classic Lakai designs.
The cover is in outstanding condition with very little wear, the cotton lining was replaced in Kabul in 2005.
Stock Number: T-0326.
£1,500
| $2,030 USD | €1,767 EUR
ANTIQUE YOMUT TURKMEN HORSE SADDLE RUG, SCARCE ...
Item Ref
D-0675
Size: 3ft 5inx 2ft 9in (105 x 85cm).
Antique Yomut Turkmen tribal ceremonial horse saddle rug.
Circa 1890.
This horse saddle rug belongs to a small group of well known ceremonial horse covers, rugs and associated items woven by the Yomut Turkmen tribes of North Eastern Persia. The saddle rug in finely knotted with dense velvet like pile, giving the item the strength required for use. The banded design in shades of madder red, indigo blue and ivory is typical of this group of weavings. Note the slit in the rug, top centre for the pommel. There is an early UK customs tag attached to one corner.
The saddle rug is in original condition with very slight wear and almost full pile, the dye quality is superb give the rich colours required for use on special occasions such as a tribal wedding.
A superb collectible display item. Closely related items are published in 'Turkoman Tribal Rugs' by Werner Loges, plate 51, page 93. And another example is published in 'Turkoman Carpets' by Siawosch Azadi, item 41. Also see Jourden, Turkoman page 132.
Stock Number: D-0675.
Antique Yomut Turkmen tribal ceremonial horse saddle rug.
Circa 1890.
This horse saddle rug belongs to a small group of well known ceremonial horse covers, rugs and associated items woven by the Yomut Turkmen tribes of North Eastern Persia. The saddle rug in finely knotted with dense velvet like pile, giving the item the strength required for use. The banded design in shades of madder red, indigo blue and ivory is typical of this group of weavings. Note the slit in the rug, top centre for the pommel. There is an early UK customs tag attached to one corner.
The saddle rug is in original condition with very slight wear and almost full pile, the dye quality is superb give the rich colours required for use on special occasions such as a tribal wedding.
A superb collectible display item. Closely related items are published in 'Turkoman Tribal Rugs' by Werner Loges, plate 51, page 93. And another example is published in 'Turkoman Carpets' by Siawosch Azadi, item 41. Also see Jourden, Turkoman page 132.
Stock Number: D-0675.
£1,500
| $2,030 USD | €1,767 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK LAKAI TRIBAL EMBROIDERED HORSE COVER ...
Item Ref
T-0204
Size: 6ft 2inx 4ft 7in (189 x 140m) excluding tassels.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribal ceremonial horse cover / saddle rug.
Circa 1920.
This beautiful embroidered horse / saddle cover was made by the Lakai tribe of Uzbekistan, it was used on special occasions such as weddings. The red wool field is covered in silk embroidery with classic Lakai designs.
The cover is in outstanding condition with very little wear. Note the decorative printed cotton backing.
Stock Number: T-0204.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribal ceremonial horse cover / saddle rug.
Circa 1920.
This beautiful embroidered horse / saddle cover was made by the Lakai tribe of Uzbekistan, it was used on special occasions such as weddings. The red wool field is covered in silk embroidery with classic Lakai designs.
The cover is in outstanding condition with very little wear. Note the decorative printed cotton backing.
Stock Number: T-0204.
£1,500
| $2,030 USD | €1,767 EUR
ANTIQUE NORTHERN AFGHAN CEREMONIAL HORSE BLANKET / ...
Item Ref
D-0173
Size: 6ft 0inx 3ft 8in (182 x 114cm) excluding tassels.
Antique Northern Afghan tribal ceremonial horse cover.
Circa 1900.
This fine horse cover is made from narrow flat woven strips with weft work decoration, which have been stitched together. The two 'arms' of the cover would pass under the horses neck and be joined. These covers were for use on special occasions such as weddings or tribal horse fairs. The show the importance of the horse in tribal life. This example is a light weight summer cover as it is not lined with felt.
The cover is in original condition with only very slight signs of use, there is one tassel missing on the right hand side, otherwise the condition is perfect.
Stock Number: D-0173.
Antique Northern Afghan tribal ceremonial horse cover.
Circa 1900.
This fine horse cover is made from narrow flat woven strips with weft work decoration, which have been stitched together. The two 'arms' of the cover would pass under the horses neck and be joined. These covers were for use on special occasions such as weddings or tribal horse fairs. The show the importance of the horse in tribal life. This example is a light weight summer cover as it is not lined with felt.
The cover is in original condition with only very slight signs of use, there is one tassel missing on the right hand side, otherwise the condition is perfect.
Stock Number: D-0173.
£1,250
| $1,692 USD | €1,473 EUR
ANTIQUE YOMUT TURKMEN HORSE COVER / BLANKET, ...
Item Ref
D-0126
Size: 5ft 3inx 4ft 7in (160 x 140cm) excluding tassels.
Antique Yomut Turkmen tribal ceremonial horse cover.
Circa 1920.
This horse cover belongs to a small group of well known ceremonial horse covers and associated items woven by the Yomut Turkmen tribes of North Eastern Persia. The cover in finely knotted with dense velvet like pile, giving the item the strength required for use. The banded design in shades of madder red, indigo blue and ivory is typical of this group of weavings.
The cover is in original condition with very slight wear and almost full pile, the dye quality is superb give the rich colours required for use on special occasions such as a tribal wedding. There are some slight area of damage to side bindings, these are shown in the close up images and reflected in the price.
A superb collectible display item. A closely related example is published in 'Turkoman Tribal Rugs' by Werner Loges, plate 51, page 93. And another example is published in 'Turkoman Carpets' by Siawosch Azadi, item 41.
Stock Number: D-0126.
Antique Yomut Turkmen tribal ceremonial horse cover.
Circa 1920.
This horse cover belongs to a small group of well known ceremonial horse covers and associated items woven by the Yomut Turkmen tribes of North Eastern Persia. The cover in finely knotted with dense velvet like pile, giving the item the strength required for use. The banded design in shades of madder red, indigo blue and ivory is typical of this group of weavings.
The cover is in original condition with very slight wear and almost full pile, the dye quality is superb give the rich colours required for use on special occasions such as a tribal wedding. There are some slight area of damage to side bindings, these are shown in the close up images and reflected in the price.
A superb collectible display item. A closely related example is published in 'Turkoman Tribal Rugs' by Werner Loges, plate 51, page 93. And another example is published in 'Turkoman Carpets' by Siawosch Azadi, item 41.
Stock Number: D-0126.
£995
| $1,347 USD | €1,172 EUR
ANTIQUE TRIBAL SADDLE RUG / COVER FROM ...
Item Ref
D-0982
Size: 2ft 3in x 2ft 0in (69 x 60cm). Excluding tassels.
Antique tribal Uzbek saddle cover / rug with interesting design.
Circa 1900.
This excellent tribal saddle rug from Uzbekistan, features an interesting design with five 'guls' on a madder red ground. Note the opening for the pommel of the saddle and the original decorative tassels.
Excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile, some signs of tribal use. The saddle cover has long soft pile.
Ref: D-0982.
Antique tribal Uzbek saddle cover / rug with interesting design.
Circa 1900.
This excellent tribal saddle rug from Uzbekistan, features an interesting design with five 'guls' on a madder red ground. Note the opening for the pommel of the saddle and the original decorative tassels.
Excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile, some signs of tribal use. The saddle cover has long soft pile.
Ref: D-0982.
£495
| $670 USD | €583 EUR
ANTIQUE ERSARI BESHIR TURKMEN SADDLE RUG / ...
Item Ref
D-1223
Size: 1ft 11in x 1ft 10in (58 x 57cm).
Antique Ersari Beshir Turkmen saddle cover / rug with superb design.
Circa 1880.
This excellent tribal saddle rug by the Ersari Beshir Turkmen of Southern Turkmenistan, the design is clearly related to that found on a small group of rugs by the Beshir Turkmen. Note the shaped opening for the pommel of the saddle at the top. It is possible that this saddle cover has been repurposed from a small rug.
Excellent condition with even wear and medium pile, some signs of tribal use.
Ref: D-1223.
Antique Ersari Beshir Turkmen saddle cover / rug with superb design.
Circa 1880.
This excellent tribal saddle rug by the Ersari Beshir Turkmen of Southern Turkmenistan, the design is clearly related to that found on a small group of rugs by the Beshir Turkmen. Note the shaped opening for the pommel of the saddle at the top. It is possible that this saddle cover has been repurposed from a small rug.
Excellent condition with even wear and medium pile, some signs of tribal use.
Ref: D-1223.
£495
| $670 USD | €583 EUR
ANTIQUE ERSARI TURKMEN SADDLE COVER / RUG, ...
Item Ref
D-0093
Size: 1ft 10in x 1ft 9in (57 x 54cm).
Antique Ersari Turkmen saddle cover / rug with interesting design.
Circa 1900.
This excellent tribal saddle rug by the Ersari Turkmen of southern Turkmenistan or Northern Afghanistan features an interesting repeat design with subtle colour changes. Note the opening for the pommel of the saddle.
Excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile, some signs of tribal use.
A related example is in the Textile Museum Collection, item: 1993.36.44. Also published in 'Adorning the Horse' item number 35, page 219.
Ref: D-0093.
Antique Ersari Turkmen saddle cover / rug with interesting design.
Circa 1900.
This excellent tribal saddle rug by the Ersari Turkmen of southern Turkmenistan or Northern Afghanistan features an interesting repeat design with subtle colour changes. Note the opening for the pommel of the saddle.
Excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile, some signs of tribal use.
A related example is in the Textile Museum Collection, item: 1993.36.44. Also published in 'Adorning the Horse' item number 35, page 219.
Ref: D-0093.
£395
| $535 USD | €465 EUR
ANTIQUE ERSARI TURKMEN SADDLE COVER / RUG, ...
Item Ref
D-0094
Size: 2ft 0in x 2ft 0in (62 x 60cm).
Antique Ersari Turkmen saddle cover / rug with interesting design.
Circa 1900.
This excellent tribal saddle rug by the Ersari Turkmen of southern Turkmenistan or Northern Afghanistan features an interesting repeat design with subtle colour changes. Note the opening for the pommel of the saddle and the original decorative tassels.
Excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile, some signs of tribal use.
A related example is in the Textile Museum Collection, item: 1993.36.44. Also published in 'Adorning the Horse' item number 35, page 219.
Ref: D-0094.
Antique Ersari Turkmen saddle cover / rug with interesting design.
Circa 1900.
This excellent tribal saddle rug by the Ersari Turkmen of southern Turkmenistan or Northern Afghanistan features an interesting repeat design with subtle colour changes. Note the opening for the pommel of the saddle and the original decorative tassels.
Excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile, some signs of tribal use.
A related example is in the Textile Museum Collection, item: 1993.36.44. Also published in 'Adorning the Horse' item number 35, page 219.
Ref: D-0094.
£395
| $535 USD | €465 EUR
ANTIQUE YOMUT TURKMEN SADDLE COVER / RUG, ...
Item Ref
D-0095
Size: 1ft 11in x 1ft 9in (58 x 54cm).
Antique Yomut Turkmen saddle cover / rug with classic design.
Circa 1920.
This excellent tribal saddle rug by the Yomut Turkmen of Turkmenistan or north-eastern Persia features a classic Yomut repeat design. Note the opening for the pommel of the saddle.
Excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile, some signs of tribal use. Note how all the edges are over-bound in alternating colours.
A related, but older example is in the Textile Museum Collection, item: 2021.17.92. Also published in 'Adorning the Horse' item number 128, page 241.
Ref: D-0095.
Antique Yomut Turkmen saddle cover / rug with classic design.
Circa 1920.
This excellent tribal saddle rug by the Yomut Turkmen of Turkmenistan or north-eastern Persia features a classic Yomut repeat design. Note the opening for the pommel of the saddle.
Excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile, some signs of tribal use. Note how all the edges are over-bound in alternating colours.
A related, but older example is in the Textile Museum Collection, item: 2021.17.92. Also published in 'Adorning the Horse' item number 128, page 241.
Ref: D-0095.
£395
| $535 USD | €465 EUR
ANTIQUE QASHQAI TRIBAL HORSE COVER, BLANKET OR ...
Item Ref
AOR-003
Size: 5ft 0inx 4ft 9in (153 x 145cm) excluding tassels.
Antique Qashqai tribal horse cover .
Circa 1890.
The cover is on an ivory plain weave ground decorated with piled weaving with shrubs, flowers animals and people. Note the beautiful line of dancing ladies at the lower end.
The cover is in original condition with some wear and signs of use, it has not been washed and still has slight discolouration due to horse sweat etc.
A superb collectible display item.
Stock Number: AOR-003.
Antique Qashqai tribal horse cover .
Circa 1890.
The cover is on an ivory plain weave ground decorated with piled weaving with shrubs, flowers animals and people. Note the beautiful line of dancing ladies at the lower end.
The cover is in original condition with some wear and signs of use, it has not been washed and still has slight discolouration due to horse sweat etc.
A superb collectible display item.
Stock Number: AOR-003.
SOLD
ANTIQUE FERAGHAN SADDLE COVER, CIRCA 1900
Item Ref
R-402
Size: 3ft 5in x 3ft 1in. (104 x 94cm).
Antique Feraghan saddle cover.
Circa 1900.
Generally very good pile with very subtle colour variation in the indigo field.
Both ends and a hole in the field have been restored to a very high standard.
Hand washed and offered in showroom condition.
Ref: R-402.
Antique Feraghan saddle cover.
Circa 1900.
Generally very good pile with very subtle colour variation in the indigo field.
Both ends and a hole in the field have been restored to a very high standard.
Hand washed and offered in showroom condition.
Ref: R-402.
SOLD
ANTIQUE UZBEK LAKAI EMBROIDERED FELT SADDLE RUG, ...
Item Ref
D-1050
Size: 4ft 1in x 2ft 6in (124 x 75cm).
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribe embroidered felt saddle cover / rug with classic Lakai design.
Circa 1900-20.
This outstanding saddle rug is by the Lakai tribe of Southern Uzbekistan / Northern Tajikistan, the thick wool felt is embroidered with eight roundel motifs containing ram's-horn style scrolls. The bright use of colour is typical of Lakai work. The design on the reverse in felt is very similar to the koshkar muiz ("ram's horn") ornament found through out Central Asia.
Excellent condition with only very slight even wear. Note how all the edges are over-bound in alternating colours.
Ref: D-1050.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribe embroidered felt saddle cover / rug with classic Lakai design.
Circa 1900-20.
This outstanding saddle rug is by the Lakai tribe of Southern Uzbekistan / Northern Tajikistan, the thick wool felt is embroidered with eight roundel motifs containing ram's-horn style scrolls. The bright use of colour is typical of Lakai work. The design on the reverse in felt is very similar to the koshkar muiz ("ram's horn") ornament found through out Central Asia.
Excellent condition with only very slight even wear. Note how all the edges are over-bound in alternating colours.
Ref: D-1050.
SOLD
ANTIQUE EMBROIDERED CEREMONIAL HORSE / SADDLE COVER ...
Item Ref
T-0066
Size: 4ft 9inx 4ft 0in (146 x 123cm) excluding tassels.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribal ceremonial horse / saddle cover.
Circa 1890.
This beautiful embroidered horse / saddle cover was made by the Lakai tribe of Uzbekistan, it was used on special occasions such as weddings. The entire surface is covered in silk embroidery with classic Lakai designs.
The cover is in outstanding condition with very little wear, the cotton lining was replaced in Kabul in 2014.
Stock Number: T-0066.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribal ceremonial horse / saddle cover.
Circa 1890.
This beautiful embroidered horse / saddle cover was made by the Lakai tribe of Uzbekistan, it was used on special occasions such as weddings. The entire surface is covered in silk embroidery with classic Lakai designs.
The cover is in outstanding condition with very little wear, the cotton lining was replaced in Kabul in 2014.
Stock Number: T-0066.
SOLD
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