EXCEPTIONAL PAIR OF ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN CHUVAL ...
Item Ref
H-414
Size: 4ft 0in x 2ft 6in (122 x 75cm) approximate size of each face.
Antique Tekke Turkmen chuval with 'Aina' guls.
Mid 19th century.
An exceptional pair of chuval faces by the Tekke Turkmen. The faces have the aina gul design, there are 36 guls to each face. Alternate guls have opposing quarters in crimson silk. The main border is a box design containing a star or sunburst motif. A rare feature of these chuval is the tall Turkmen tree running up the sides. The elem panel is covered in diagonal rows of small flowering shrubs.
The chuval are of very fine weave with excellent wool and dye quality.
Excellent condition with even wear and medium pile, one chuval has slightly more wear than the other.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Stock Number: H-414.
Antique Tekke Turkmen chuval with 'Aina' guls.
Mid 19th century.
An exceptional pair of chuval faces by the Tekke Turkmen. The faces have the aina gul design, there are 36 guls to each face. Alternate guls have opposing quarters in crimson silk. The main border is a box design containing a star or sunburst motif. A rare feature of these chuval is the tall Turkmen tree running up the sides. The elem panel is covered in diagonal rows of small flowering shrubs.
The chuval are of very fine weave with excellent wool and dye quality.
Excellent condition with even wear and medium pile, one chuval has slightly more wear than the other.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Stock Number: H-414.
£3,950
| $5,105 USD | €4,682 EUR
ANTIQUE ERSARI TURKMEN TORBA WITH SCARCE UNDYED ...
Item Ref
MS15-01
Size: 5ft 5in x 1ft 11in (164 x 58cm)
Antique Ersari Turkmen torba with star in octagon design of large size.
Circa 1870.
A very good torba with a well drawn example of this classic Ersari design. The colour is superb with a clear red. The central star in octagon is surrounded by six further stars on a dark indigo blue ground. The most unusual feature is the main border being in very soft undyed brown wool, this could be camel wool. This is without doubt an unusual and scarce torba possibly of an earlier date than stated.
The torba is in excellent condition with even wear and medium pile, it has a smoked feel from tribal use; the reds are showing signs of corrosion through out. There is slight damage and some old repairs to the sides as can be seen in the images.
Hand washed and ready for display. A superb collectible display item.
Stock Number: MS15-01.
Antique Ersari Turkmen torba with star in octagon design of large size.
Circa 1870.
A very good torba with a well drawn example of this classic Ersari design. The colour is superb with a clear red. The central star in octagon is surrounded by six further stars on a dark indigo blue ground. The most unusual feature is the main border being in very soft undyed brown wool, this could be camel wool. This is without doubt an unusual and scarce torba possibly of an earlier date than stated.
The torba is in excellent condition with even wear and medium pile, it has a smoked feel from tribal use; the reds are showing signs of corrosion through out. There is slight damage and some old repairs to the sides as can be seen in the images.
Hand washed and ready for display. A superb collectible display item.
Stock Number: MS15-01.
£2,500
| $3,231 USD | €2,963 EUR
ANTIQUE ERSARI BESHIR TURKMEN CHUVAL FACE WITH ...
Item Ref
AOR-095
Size: 5ft 2in x 3ft 3in (158 x 100cm).
Antique Ersari Beshir Turkmen chuval with the ikat design.
Circa 1880.
Superb example with wonderful colours and good drawing, the indigo blues are particularly attractive. The chuval also has some very soft yellow in the ikat design and border. The elem is a row of Turkmen trees or shrubs.
The chuval is in excellent condition with very slight wear and good pile. The chuval has a very soft and floppy handle. There is one old repair to the top right hand corner..
The chuval has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.
Stock Number: AOR-095.
Antique Ersari Beshir Turkmen chuval with the ikat design.
Circa 1880.
Superb example with wonderful colours and good drawing, the indigo blues are particularly attractive. The chuval also has some very soft yellow in the ikat design and border. The elem is a row of Turkmen trees or shrubs.
The chuval is in excellent condition with very slight wear and good pile. The chuval has a very soft and floppy handle. There is one old repair to the top right hand corner..
The chuval has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.
Stock Number: AOR-095.
£1,950
| $2,520 USD | €2,311 EUR
ANTIQUE ERSARI BESHIR TURKMEN CHUVAL WITH IKAT ...
Item Ref
R-1295
Size: 5ft 5in x 3ft 0in (164 x 92cm).
Antique Ersari Beshir Turkmen chuval with the ikat design.
Circa 1900.
A nice example with rich colours and good drawing, the elem panel is particularly attractive.
The chuval is in excellent condition with very slight wear and full pile.
The chuval has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.
Stock Number: R-1295
Antique Ersari Beshir Turkmen chuval with the ikat design.
Circa 1900.
A nice example with rich colours and good drawing, the elem panel is particularly attractive.
The chuval is in excellent condition with very slight wear and full pile.
The chuval has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.
Stock Number: R-1295
£1,850
| $2,391 USD | €2,193 EUR
ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN SADDLE BAGS WITH SALOR ...
Item Ref
R-1128
Size: 1ft 8in x 1ft 8in (50 x 50cm). Face size. (193 x 50cm fully opened).
Antique Tekke Turkmen saddle bag (Khorjin) with Salor turreted gul design.
Circa 1900.
The bags are finely woven and have been opened down the sides for display. Note the piled decorative bad in the middle.
Well drawn with excellent colours.
Slight even wear with good pile.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Stock Number: R-1128.
Antique Tekke Turkmen saddle bag (Khorjin) with Salor turreted gul design.
Circa 1900.
The bags are finely woven and have been opened down the sides for display. Note the piled decorative bad in the middle.
Well drawn with excellent colours.
Slight even wear with good pile.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Stock Number: R-1128.
£1,750
| $2,262 USD | €2,074 EUR
ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN CHUVAL, VERY FINE WEAVE, ...
Item Ref
MS-052
Size: 3ft 10in x 2ft 4in (117 x 70cm).
Antique Tekke Turkmen chuval of very fine weave, the chuval is complete with an ivory plain weave back. note the boxed border design and the attractive elem.
Circa 1900.
Stock number: MS-052.
Antique Tekke Turkmen chuval of very fine weave, the chuval is complete with an ivory plain weave back. note the boxed border design and the attractive elem.
Circa 1900.
Stock number: MS-052.
£1,750
| $2,262 USD | €2,074 EUR
A PAIR OF ANTIQUE YOMUT TURKMEN ASMALYK, ...
Item Ref
H-521
Size: 4ft 1in x 2ft 4in (124 x 70cm) each.
A good pair of antique Yomut Turkmen asmalyk with lattice design.
2nd half 19th century.
This pair are a good example of a Yomut Turkmen asmalyk, they have an ivory ground with a lattice design which contains the erre gul. The ivory ground border is very well drawn and contains a classic Yomut bird design, note the so called 'bow tie' outer border.
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Asmalyk were used to decorate the flanks of the camels in the Yomut Turkmen wedding procession, they usually formed part of the brides dowry and were woven in pairs.
The weave is very fine and the asmalyk have a soft floppy handle.
The asmalyk are in good condition with even wear and medium pile.
The asmalyk have been hand washed and is ready for display.
Stock Number: H-521.
A good pair of antique Yomut Turkmen asmalyk with lattice design.
2nd half 19th century.
This pair are a good example of a Yomut Turkmen asmalyk, they have an ivory ground with a lattice design which contains the erre gul. The ivory ground border is very well drawn and contains a classic Yomut bird design, note the so called 'bow tie' outer border.
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Asmalyk were used to decorate the flanks of the camels in the Yomut Turkmen wedding procession, they usually formed part of the brides dowry and were woven in pairs.
The weave is very fine and the asmalyk have a soft floppy handle.
The asmalyk are in good condition with even wear and medium pile.
The asmalyk have been hand washed and is ready for display.
Stock Number: H-521.
£1,750
| $2,262 USD | €2,074 EUR
ANTIQUE SARYK TURKMEN TORBA WITH SALOR 'SHEMLE' ...
Item Ref
DS-0965
Size: 3ft 9in x 1ft 1in (115 x 44cm).
Antique Saryk Turkmen torba with the ‘shemle’ gul design, this example is of the classic format for this design which is best known for the Salor examples that are published in most Turkmen books.
Circa 1870.
These torba were used to decorate the side of a camel during a Turkmen wedding procession, these were prized possessions and formed part of the wedding dowry. The were kept as heirlooms and displayed inside the yurt. This example is of fine weave and has survived in excellent condition.
This outstanding example has fully saturated dyes with vibrant colour, the whites are all woven in cotton.
The torba is in excellent original condition with very slight wear and excellent full pile. Most of the original tassels are still attached.
Stock Number: DS-0965
Antique Saryk Turkmen torba with the ‘shemle’ gul design, this example is of the classic format for this design which is best known for the Salor examples that are published in most Turkmen books.
Circa 1870.
These torba were used to decorate the side of a camel during a Turkmen wedding procession, these were prized possessions and formed part of the wedding dowry. The were kept as heirlooms and displayed inside the yurt. This example is of fine weave and has survived in excellent condition.
This outstanding example has fully saturated dyes with vibrant colour, the whites are all woven in cotton.
The torba is in excellent original condition with very slight wear and excellent full pile. Most of the original tassels are still attached.
Stock Number: DS-0965
£1,750
| $2,262 USD | €2,074 EUR
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
| $2,262 USD | €2,074 EUR
OLD AFGHAN ERSARI CHUVAL OF LARGE SIZE, ...
Item Ref
R-1461
Size: 5ft 3in x 3ft 5in (160 x 104cm).
Old Afghan Ersari Turkmen 9 gul chuval of large size, with clear red colour. The elem design is a stylised tree design.
Circa 1900.
Slight even wear with good pile. This is a very tough and hard wearing rug suitable for heavy domestic use.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Stock number: R-1461.
Old Afghan Ersari Turkmen 9 gul chuval of large size, with clear red colour. The elem design is a stylised tree design.
Circa 1900.
Slight even wear with good pile. This is a very tough and hard wearing rug suitable for heavy domestic use.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Stock number: R-1461.
£1,600
| $2,068 USD | €1,896 EUR
ANTIQUE BESHIR TURKMEN CHUVAL CAMEL BAG OF ...
Item Ref
H-175b
Size: 6ft 2in x 4ft 2in max (189 x 127cm max).
Antique Beshir Turkmen chuval (camel bag) with the Mina Khani design.
Circa 1900.
The chuval is of large size and shaped to fit on the side of a camel, chuval were large bags strapped to the side of the camel used to transport goods. The mina Khani design (many flowers) is typical for the Beshir Turkmen, the lower pane (elem) is decorated with the shrub design. The back of the chuval has been removed so that it can be used on the floor as a rug.
The chuval is in excellent condition with very slight wear and good pile.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Stock number: H-175b.
Antique Beshir Turkmen chuval (camel bag) with the Mina Khani design.
Circa 1900.
The chuval is of large size and shaped to fit on the side of a camel, chuval were large bags strapped to the side of the camel used to transport goods. The mina Khani design (many flowers) is typical for the Beshir Turkmen, the lower pane (elem) is decorated with the shrub design. The back of the chuval has been removed so that it can be used on the floor as a rug.
The chuval is in excellent condition with very slight wear and good pile.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Stock number: H-175b.
£1,500
| $1,939 USD | €1,778 EUR
ANTIQUE SARYK TURKMEN CHUVAL FACE, 9 'SALOR' ...
Item Ref
D-0635
Size: 4ft 4in x 2ft 6in (133 x 77cm).
Antique Saryk Turkmen chuval face with nine large 'Salor' guls.
Circa 1880 or earlier.
A good Saryk Turkmen chuval face with nine large Salor guls and four complete minor chuval guls, the lower elem panel is filled with traditional Saryk 'flowering shrub' design. All of the whites are in cotton and the crimson colour is silk. The weave is fine; this is an outstanding example of this group of Saryk weaving.
The chuval face is in excellent condition with even wear and medium pile.
Stock Number: D-0635.
Antique Saryk Turkmen chuval face with nine large 'Salor' guls.
Circa 1880 or earlier.
A good Saryk Turkmen chuval face with nine large Salor guls and four complete minor chuval guls, the lower elem panel is filled with traditional Saryk 'flowering shrub' design. All of the whites are in cotton and the crimson colour is silk. The weave is fine; this is an outstanding example of this group of Saryk weaving.
The chuval face is in excellent condition with even wear and medium pile.
Stock Number: D-0635.
£1,500
| $1,939 USD | €1,778 EUR
ANTIQUE ERSARI BESHIR TURKMEN CHUVAL FACE WITH ...
Item Ref
D-1375
Size: 5ft 9in x 3ft 3in (175 x 100cm).
Antique Ersari Beshir Turkmen chuval face with the ikat design.
Circa 1880.
A good example of the well known ikat design with three small central medallions. The ground colour is a warm rose madder with the design in indigo blue, ivory and a soft yellow. The elem panel at the base is a finely drawn Turkmen tree design.
The chuval face is in excellent condition with very slight wear and good pile. The chuval face has a very soft and floppy handle.
Stock Number: D-1375.
Antique Ersari Beshir Turkmen chuval face with the ikat design.
Circa 1880.
A good example of the well known ikat design with three small central medallions. The ground colour is a warm rose madder with the design in indigo blue, ivory and a soft yellow. The elem panel at the base is a finely drawn Turkmen tree design.
The chuval face is in excellent condition with very slight wear and good pile. The chuval face has a very soft and floppy handle.
Stock Number: D-1375.
£1,500
| $1,939 USD | €1,778 EUR
ANTIQUE ERSARI TURKMEN 12 GUL CHUVAL, GOOD ...
Item Ref
R-1111
Size: 5ft 5in x 3ft 1in (166 x 94cm).
Antique Ersari Turkmen 12 gul chuval with good colour.
Circa 1900.
The chuval is well drawn with twelve large guls in alternating colours, the border design and the minor guls are all classic Turkmen designs.
The chuval has even wear with medium pile.
Hand washed and ready for use or display. This would and excellent small rug, ideal as a hearth rug.
R-1111.
Antique Ersari Turkmen 12 gul chuval with good colour.
Circa 1900.
The chuval is well drawn with twelve large guls in alternating colours, the border design and the minor guls are all classic Turkmen designs.
The chuval has even wear with medium pile.
Hand washed and ready for use or display. This would and excellent small rug, ideal as a hearth rug.
R-1111.
£1,500
| $1,939 USD | €1,778 EUR
ANTIQUE AFGHAN ERSARI TURKMEN 12 GUL CHUVAL, ...
Item Ref
R-1812
Size: 5ft 1in x 3ft 1in (155 x 94cm).
Antique Ersari Turkmen 12 gul chuval with good colour. The elem design is the Turkmen tree design. The chuval has a rich rust red colour and very soft wool.
Circa 1900.
This would be an excellent hearth rug, the colours are very warm.
Slight even wear with good pile, excellent wool, very soft and floppy.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
R-1812.
Antique Ersari Turkmen 12 gul chuval with good colour. The elem design is the Turkmen tree design. The chuval has a rich rust red colour and very soft wool.
Circa 1900.
This would be an excellent hearth rug, the colours are very warm.
Slight even wear with good pile, excellent wool, very soft and floppy.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
R-1812.
£1,450
| $1,874 USD | €1,719 EUR
ANTIQUE ERSARI BESHIR TURKMEN IKAT DESIGN CHUVAL, ...
Item Ref
R-1879
Size: 5ft 9in x 3ft 1in (174 x 94cm).
Antique Ersari Beshir Turkmen chuval with the ikat design.
Circa 1900.
A nice example with rich colours and good drawing, the elem panel has a shrub design.
The chuval is in excellent condition with very slight wear and full pile.
The chuval has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.
This chuval is a pair to number R-1878.
Stock Number: R-1879.
Antique Ersari Beshir Turkmen chuval with the ikat design.
Circa 1900.
A nice example with rich colours and good drawing, the elem panel has a shrub design.
The chuval is in excellent condition with very slight wear and full pile.
The chuval has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.
This chuval is a pair to number R-1878.
Stock Number: R-1879.
£1,250
| $1,615 USD | €1,482 EUR
ANTIQUE ERSARI BESHIR TURKMEN IKAT DESIGN CHUVAL, ...
Item Ref
R-1878
Size: 5ft 9in x 3ft 1in (174 x 94cm).
Antique Ersari Beshir Turkmen chuval with the ikat design.
Circa 1900.
A nice example with rich colours and good drawing, the elem panel has a shrub design.
The chuval is in excellent condition with very slight wear and full pile.
The chuval has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.
This chuval is a pair to number R-1879.
Stock Number: R-1878.
Antique Ersari Beshir Turkmen chuval with the ikat design.
Circa 1900.
A nice example with rich colours and good drawing, the elem panel has a shrub design.
The chuval is in excellent condition with very slight wear and full pile.
The chuval has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.
This chuval is a pair to number R-1879.
Stock Number: R-1878.
£1,250
| $1,615 USD | €1,482 EUR
ANTIQUE ERSARI TURKMEN TORBA OF LARGE SIZE, ...
Item Ref
MS7-27
Size: 5ft 3in x 1ft 8in (161 x 51cm). Face size.
Antique Ersari Turkmen torba of very large size, with turreted gul design. Probably by the Ersari of Northern Afghanistan.
Circa 1900.
This large size Ersari torba was probably woven as a dowry item and used to decorate the side of a camel during the wedding procession. The torba has three large turreted guls to the face.
Outstanding condition with very slight even wear. It is rare to find an example in such an excellent state of preservation, the torba retains its long tassels and decorative braiding; it also has the original hanging loops to the top corners.
Hand washed and ready for display.
MS7-27.
Antique Ersari Turkmen torba of very large size, with turreted gul design. Probably by the Ersari of Northern Afghanistan.
Circa 1900.
This large size Ersari torba was probably woven as a dowry item and used to decorate the side of a camel during the wedding procession. The torba has three large turreted guls to the face.
Outstanding condition with very slight even wear. It is rare to find an example in such an excellent state of preservation, the torba retains its long tassels and decorative braiding; it also has the original hanging loops to the top corners.
Hand washed and ready for display.
MS7-27.
£1,250
| $1,615 USD | €1,482 EUR
ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN TORBA, VERY FINE WEAVE, ...
Item Ref
MS7-24
Size: 4ft 1in x 10in (125 x 26cm) face size.
Antique Tekke Turkmen torba of very fine weave.
Circa 1900.
A good Tekke torba with excellent colour and good wool. The torba has survived very well with all the original long tassels still intact. These torba were used to decorate the side of a camel during a Turkmen wedding procession.
The torba is in excellent condition with slight wear and good pile.
Hand washed and ready for display.
Stock Number: MS7-24.
Antique Tekke Turkmen torba of very fine weave.
Circa 1900.
A good Tekke torba with excellent colour and good wool. The torba has survived very well with all the original long tassels still intact. These torba were used to decorate the side of a camel during a Turkmen wedding procession.
The torba is in excellent condition with slight wear and good pile.
Hand washed and ready for display.
Stock Number: MS7-24.
£1,250
| $1,615 USD | €1,482 EUR
ANTIQUE ERSARI BESHIR TURKMEN TORBA, FULL PILE, ...
Item Ref
R-148
Size: 5ft 2in x 1ft 8in (158 x 50cm)
Antique Ersari Beshir torba with ikat design
Circa 1900
A superb torba with rich colour and great wool
Outstanding condition with no wear, full pile
Complete with un-dyed ivory wool base panel
Hand washed and ready for display.
Stock Number: R-148
Antique Ersari Beshir torba with ikat design
Circa 1900
A superb torba with rich colour and great wool
Outstanding condition with no wear, full pile
Complete with un-dyed ivory wool base panel
Hand washed and ready for display.
Stock Number: R-148
£1,250
| $1,615 USD | €1,482 EUR
ANTIQUE AFGHAN TURKMEN CHUVAL OF LARGE SIZE, ...
Item Ref
R-133
Size: 5ft 8in x 3ft 3in (173 x 99cm).
Antique Afghan Turkmen chuval of large size
Circa 1900/20
A very large chuval with complete ivory plain weave back
The chuval has very soft glossy wool
Perfect condition, no wear, full pile
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Stock Number: R-133
Antique Afghan Turkmen chuval of large size
Circa 1900/20
A very large chuval with complete ivory plain weave back
The chuval has very soft glossy wool
Perfect condition, no wear, full pile
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Stock Number: R-133
£1,250
| $1,615 USD | €1,482 EUR
ANTIQUE ERSARI TURKMEN 9 GUL CHUVAL, PROBABLY ...
Item Ref
R-2139
Size: 5ft 10in x 3ft 1in (178x 94cm).
Antique Ersari Turkmen chuval, probably Kizyl Ayak.
Circa 1900.
A superb large chuval with a 9 gul design, the elem panel at the base is decorated with large flowering trees.
The chuval is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Stock Number: R-2139.
Antique Ersari Turkmen chuval, probably Kizyl Ayak.
Circa 1900.
A superb large chuval with a 9 gul design, the elem panel at the base is decorated with large flowering trees.
The chuval is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Stock Number: R-2139.
£1,250
| $1,615 USD | €1,482 EUR
ANTIQUE SARYK TURKMEN CHUVAL FACE, COTTON AND ...
Item Ref
H-433
Size: 5ft 4in x 2ft 11in (163 x 89cm).
Antique Saryk Turkmen chuval face with four rows of guls.
2nd half 19th century.
A good Saryk Turkmen chuval face with sixteen guls and nine complete minor guls, the top of the chuval and the lower elem panel are filled with traditional Saryk 'dancing ladies' design. The chuval has highlights in Cochineal and all the whites are in cotton.
The chuval face is in fair condition with even wear and medium pile, there are a few spots of heavier wear. There are slight losses in places to the sides and ends as can be seen in the images.
I have not washed the chuval face and the colour will improve with a gentle wash.
Stock Number: H-433.
Antique Saryk Turkmen chuval face with four rows of guls.
2nd half 19th century.
A good Saryk Turkmen chuval face with sixteen guls and nine complete minor guls, the top of the chuval and the lower elem panel are filled with traditional Saryk 'dancing ladies' design. The chuval has highlights in Cochineal and all the whites are in cotton.
The chuval face is in fair condition with even wear and medium pile, there are a few spots of heavier wear. There are slight losses in places to the sides and ends as can be seen in the images.
I have not washed the chuval face and the colour will improve with a gentle wash.
Stock Number: H-433.
£1,250
| $1,615 USD | €1,482 EUR
ANTIQUE ERSARI BESHIR TURKMEN TORBA WITH MINA ...
Item Ref
H-450
Size: 3ft 10in x 1ft 1in (117 x 34cm)
Antique Ersari Beshir Turkmen torba with mina khani design.
Circa 1870.
Torba are shallow wall bags used mainly in tents or yurts for the storage of personal belongings, they were also used to decorate the sides of a camel in a wedding procession. Often only the piled face survives and the plain weave backs have been removed.
This example has a very well drawn version of the well known mina khani (many flowers) design, which is usually found on chuval and larger rugs. The colours are excellent and there are small highlights in crimson silk.
The torba is in fair condition with even wear and good pile, there are numerous historic damages to the piled face that can be seen in the images. The torba retains it original plain weave back.
Hand washed and ready for display.
Stock Number: H-450.
Antique Ersari Beshir Turkmen torba with mina khani design.
Circa 1870.
Torba are shallow wall bags used mainly in tents or yurts for the storage of personal belongings, they were also used to decorate the sides of a camel in a wedding procession. Often only the piled face survives and the plain weave backs have been removed.
This example has a very well drawn version of the well known mina khani (many flowers) design, which is usually found on chuval and larger rugs. The colours are excellent and there are small highlights in crimson silk.
The torba is in fair condition with even wear and good pile, there are numerous historic damages to the piled face that can be seen in the images. The torba retains it original plain weave back.
Hand washed and ready for display.
Stock Number: H-450.
£1,250
| $1,615 USD | €1,482 EUR
ANTIQUE YOMUT TURKMEN TORBA WITH PLAIN WEAVE ...
Item Ref
H-456
Size: 3ft 3in x 1ft 4in (100 x 41cm)
Antique Yomut Turkmen torba with lattice design.
Circa 1880.
Torba are shallow wall bags used mainly in tents or yurts for the storage of personal belongings, they were also used to decorate the sides of a camel in a wedding procession. Often only the piled face survives and the plain weave backs have been removed.
This example has a variant serrated lattice and erre gul design on an ivory ground. This is very similar to the design that is often found on Yomut asmalyk. The torba is complete with a ivory plain weave back that has been strengthen with fabric at the sides.
The torba is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and good pile.
Hand washed and ready for display.
Stock Number: H-456.
Antique Yomut Turkmen torba with lattice design.
Circa 1880.
Torba are shallow wall bags used mainly in tents or yurts for the storage of personal belongings, they were also used to decorate the sides of a camel in a wedding procession. Often only the piled face survives and the plain weave backs have been removed.
This example has a variant serrated lattice and erre gul design on an ivory ground. This is very similar to the design that is often found on Yomut asmalyk. The torba is complete with a ivory plain weave back that has been strengthen with fabric at the sides.
The torba is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and good pile.
Hand washed and ready for display.
Stock Number: H-456.
£1,250
| $1,615 USD | €1,482 EUR
ANTIQUE YOMUT TURKMEN ASMALYK, FULL PILE WITH ...
Item Ref
D-5017
Size: 3ft 10in x 2ft 3in (118 x 68cm) excluding tassels.
Antique Yomut Turkmen asmalyk with lattice design.
Circa 1880.
This good example of a Yomut Turkmen asmalyk with an ivory ground and a lattice design which contains the erre gul; the range of colours are a soft palette of reds and blues. The asmalyk retains its original long decorative tassels.
Asmalyk were used to decorate the flanks of the camels in the Yomut Turkmen wedding procession, they usually formed part of the brides dowry and were woven in pairs.
The asmalyk is in original condition with very slight even wear and full pile.
Stock Number: D-5017.
Antique Yomut Turkmen asmalyk with lattice design.
Circa 1880.
This good example of a Yomut Turkmen asmalyk with an ivory ground and a lattice design which contains the erre gul; the range of colours are a soft palette of reds and blues. The asmalyk retains its original long decorative tassels.
Asmalyk were used to decorate the flanks of the camels in the Yomut Turkmen wedding procession, they usually formed part of the brides dowry and were woven in pairs.
The asmalyk is in original condition with very slight even wear and full pile.
Stock Number: D-5017.
£1,250
| $1,615 USD | €1,482 EUR
ANTIQUE ERSARI KIZIL AYAK TURKMEN 9 GUL ...
Item Ref
DS-1531
Size: 5ft 0in x 3ft 2in (153x 97cm).
Antique Ersari Kizil Ayak Turkmen chuval face, of 9 gul format.
Circa 1900.
An excellent example of a Kizil Ayak chuval face, (the back has been removed). Chuval were large storage bags used by the nomads to store goods in; and place around the inside of the yurt, they were also used on the backs of camels to transport goods.
The chuval is of the 9 gul format, with nine large chuval guls on a clear madder red ground. The secondary gul is the Kizil Ayak 'tshemtshe' gul. The main border features the Kizil Ayak ram's star or 'gotshak' design. A feature of the chuval is the large elem at the base, this is decorated with two rows of a variant of the Turkmen tree.
The chuval face is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and good pile.
The chuval is suitable for normal domestic use and would make an attractive small rug.
Stock Number: DS-1531.
Antique Ersari Kizil Ayak Turkmen chuval face, of 9 gul format.
Circa 1900.
An excellent example of a Kizil Ayak chuval face, (the back has been removed). Chuval were large storage bags used by the nomads to store goods in; and place around the inside of the yurt, they were also used on the backs of camels to transport goods.
The chuval is of the 9 gul format, with nine large chuval guls on a clear madder red ground. The secondary gul is the Kizil Ayak 'tshemtshe' gul. The main border features the Kizil Ayak ram's star or 'gotshak' design. A feature of the chuval is the large elem at the base, this is decorated with two rows of a variant of the Turkmen tree.
The chuval face is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and good pile.
The chuval is suitable for normal domestic use and would make an attractive small rug.
Stock Number: DS-1531.
£1,250
| $1,615 USD | €1,482 EUR
ANTIQUE YOMUT TURKMEN TORBA WITH 'KEPSE' GUL ...
Item Ref
D-0963
Size: 3ft 7in x 1ft 4in (109 x 41cm) face size.
Antique Yomut Turkmen torba with well drawn 'kepse' gul design.
Circa 1880.
A very good Yomut torba with excellent colour and good wool. The torba has survived very well with some of the original tassels still intact. These torba were used to decorate the side of a camel during a Turkmen wedding procession, these were prized possessions and formed part of the wedding dowry. The were kept as heirlooms and displayed inside the yurt. This example is of fine weave and has survived in excellent condition. The design features two 'kepse' guls, this design is usually found on main carpets by the Yomut. Note the excellent main ivory ground border which is very finely drawn.
The torba is in excellent condition with very slight wear and excellent full pile.
Stock Number: D-0963.
Antique Yomut Turkmen torba with well drawn 'kepse' gul design.
Circa 1880.
A very good Yomut torba with excellent colour and good wool. The torba has survived very well with some of the original tassels still intact. These torba were used to decorate the side of a camel during a Turkmen wedding procession, these were prized possessions and formed part of the wedding dowry. The were kept as heirlooms and displayed inside the yurt. This example is of fine weave and has survived in excellent condition. The design features two 'kepse' guls, this design is usually found on main carpets by the Yomut. Note the excellent main ivory ground border which is very finely drawn.
The torba is in excellent condition with very slight wear and excellent full pile.
Stock Number: D-0963.
£1,200
| $1,551 USD | €1,422 EUR
ANTIQUE ERSARI TURKMEN TORBA, 'STAR IN OCTAGON' ...
Item Ref
D-0074
Size: 4ft 6in x 1ft 6in (137 x 45cm)
Antique Ersari Turkmen torba with star in octagon design.
Circa 1880.
A very good torba with a well drawn example of this classic Ersari design. The colour is superb with a clear soft red, indigo blues and yellow high lights. There are the remnants of the original tassels.
The torba is in excellent condition with slight wear and good pile, there is one small spot of slightly heavier wear, it has a very soft floppy handle.
Stock Number: D-0074.
Antique Ersari Turkmen torba with star in octagon design.
Circa 1880.
A very good torba with a well drawn example of this classic Ersari design. The colour is superb with a clear soft red, indigo blues and yellow high lights. There are the remnants of the original tassels.
The torba is in excellent condition with slight wear and good pile, there is one small spot of slightly heavier wear, it has a very soft floppy handle.
Stock Number: D-0074.
£1,200
| $1,551 USD | €1,422 EUR
ANTIQUE ERSARI TURKMEN TORBA WITH CHODOR ERTMEN ...
Item Ref
D-0968
Size: 5ft 10in x 1ft 5in (178 x 46cm)
Antique Ersari Turkmen torba with Chodor ertmen gul design.
Circa 1880.
This is an interesting torba which belongs to a well documented group of Ersari weavings from the 2nd half of the 19th century. The torba has a Chodor ertmen gul design on a warm madder red field. The simple box border design is typical for this group of weavings.
The torba is in excellent condition with very slight wear and good pile, it has a very soft floppy handle.
Stock Number: D-0968.
Antique Ersari Turkmen torba with Chodor ertmen gul design.
Circa 1880.
This is an interesting torba which belongs to a well documented group of Ersari weavings from the 2nd half of the 19th century. The torba has a Chodor ertmen gul design on a warm madder red field. The simple box border design is typical for this group of weavings.
The torba is in excellent condition with very slight wear and good pile, it has a very soft floppy handle.
Stock Number: D-0968.
£1,200
| $1,551 USD | €1,422 EUR
ANTIQUE ERSARI BESHIR TURKMEN TORBA WITH IKAT ...
Item Ref
H-451
Size: 5ft 2in x 1ft 4in (157 x 41cm)
Antique Ersari Beshir Turkmen torba with ikat design.
Circa 1880.
Torba are shallow wall bags used mainly in tents or yurts for the storage of personal belongings, they were also used to decorate the sides of a camel in a wedding procession. Often only the piled face survives and the plain weave backs have been removed.
This example has a variant of the well known ikat design.
The torba is in fair condition with slight even wear and good pile, as can be seen the torba has been cut through the middle and re-joined with fabric replacing the missing part, there are also some historic old stains. The wool is exceptionally soft.
Hand washed and ready for display.
Stock Number: H-451.
Antique Ersari Beshir Turkmen torba with ikat design.
Circa 1880.
Torba are shallow wall bags used mainly in tents or yurts for the storage of personal belongings, they were also used to decorate the sides of a camel in a wedding procession. Often only the piled face survives and the plain weave backs have been removed.
This example has a variant of the well known ikat design.
The torba is in fair condition with slight even wear and good pile, as can be seen the torba has been cut through the middle and re-joined with fabric replacing the missing part, there are also some historic old stains. The wool is exceptionally soft.
Hand washed and ready for display.
Stock Number: H-451.
£1,200
| $1,551 USD | €1,422 EUR
ANTIQUE ERSARI BESHIR TURKMEN TORBA WITH IKAT ...
Item Ref
H-451A
Size: 5ft 7in x 1ft 6in (170 x 46cm)
Antique Ersari Beshir Turkmen torba with ikat design.
Circa 1890.
Torba are shallow wall bags used mainly in tents or yurts for the storage of personal belongings, they were also used to decorate the sides of a camel in a wedding procession. Often only the piled face survives and the plain weave backs have been removed.
This example has a variant of the well known ikat design, superb colour throughout including a good clear yellow.
The torba is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and good pile.
Hand washed and ready for display.
Stock Number: H-451A.
Antique Ersari Beshir Turkmen torba with ikat design.
Circa 1890.
Torba are shallow wall bags used mainly in tents or yurts for the storage of personal belongings, they were also used to decorate the sides of a camel in a wedding procession. Often only the piled face survives and the plain weave backs have been removed.
This example has a variant of the well known ikat design, superb colour throughout including a good clear yellow.
The torba is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and good pile.
Hand washed and ready for display.
Stock Number: H-451A.
£1,200
| $1,551 USD | €1,422 EUR
ANTIQUE ERSARI TURKMEN 12 GUL CHUVAL FACE, ...
Item Ref
R-1670
Size: 5ft 1in x 3ft 4in (155 x 102cm).
Antique Ersari Turkmen 12 gul chuval face with good colour. The elem design is a stylised tree design.
Circa 1900.
Chuval are storage bags used by the nomads to transport goods, the faces are piled so make very good small rugs. This example originates from the border region of Northern Afghanistan and Southern Turkmenistan.
The chuval is in good condition with even wear and medium pile. The chuval is suitable for normal domestic use.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Stock number: R-1670.
Antique Ersari Turkmen 12 gul chuval face with good colour. The elem design is a stylised tree design.
Circa 1900.
Chuval are storage bags used by the nomads to transport goods, the faces are piled so make very good small rugs. This example originates from the border region of Northern Afghanistan and Southern Turkmenistan.
The chuval is in good condition with even wear and medium pile. The chuval is suitable for normal domestic use.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Stock number: R-1670.
£1,100
| $1,422 USD | €1,304 EUR
ANTIQUE ERSARI KIZIL AYAK TURKMEN NINE GUL ...
Item Ref
R-1237
Size: 5ft 3in x 3ft 1in (160 x 95cm).
Antique Kizil Ayak Ersari Turkmen 9 gul chuval with good soft red ground colour. The elem design is stylised shrubs or flowers.
Circa 1900.
The guls are well drawn and large in size, the field has a spacious feel.
Chuval are storage bags used by the nomads to transport goods, the faces are piled so make very good small rugs. This example originates from the border region of Northern Afghanistan and Southern Turkmenistan.
The chuval is in good condition with even wear and medium / low pile.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Stock number: R-1237.
Antique Kizil Ayak Ersari Turkmen 9 gul chuval with good soft red ground colour. The elem design is stylised shrubs or flowers.
Circa 1900.
The guls are well drawn and large in size, the field has a spacious feel.
Chuval are storage bags used by the nomads to transport goods, the faces are piled so make very good small rugs. This example originates from the border region of Northern Afghanistan and Southern Turkmenistan.
The chuval is in good condition with even wear and medium / low pile.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Stock number: R-1237.
£1,100
| $1,422 USD | €1,304 EUR
ANTIQUE ERSARI TURKMEN 9 GUL CHUVAL, GREAT ...
Item Ref
R-1669
Size: 5ft 7in x 3ft 0in (170 x 92cm).
Antique Ersari Turkmen 9 gul chuval of large size.
Circa 1900.
The chuval is well drawn with nine guls on a madder red ground, the border design and the minor guls are all classic Turkmen designs. The elem contains many small flowering shrubs.
The chuval has slight even wear with good pile.
Hand washed and ready for use or display. This would and excellent small rug, ideal as a hearth rug.
Stock Number: R-1669.
Antique Ersari Turkmen 9 gul chuval of large size.
Circa 1900.
The chuval is well drawn with nine guls on a madder red ground, the border design and the minor guls are all classic Turkmen designs. The elem contains many small flowering shrubs.
The chuval has slight even wear with good pile.
Hand washed and ready for use or display. This would and excellent small rug, ideal as a hearth rug.
Stock Number: R-1669.
£1,100
| $1,422 USD | €1,304 EUR
ANTIQUE KIZIL AYAK ERSARI TURKMEN 12 GUL ...
Item Ref
R-1591
Size: 5ft 4in x 3ft 2in (162 x 96cm).
Antique Kizil Ayak Ersari Turkmen 12 gul chuval with good red ground colour. The elem design is stylised shrubs or flowers. There are some very nice yellow highlights.
Circa 1900.
The guls are well drawn and large in size, the minor guls have a pleasing use of yellow.
Chuval are storage bags used by the nomads to transport goods, the faces are piled so make very good small rugs. This example originates from the border region of Northern Afghanistan and Southern Turkmenistan.
Slight even wear with good pile.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Stock number: R-1591.
Antique Kizil Ayak Ersari Turkmen 12 gul chuval with good red ground colour. The elem design is stylised shrubs or flowers. There are some very nice yellow highlights.
Circa 1900.
The guls are well drawn and large in size, the minor guls have a pleasing use of yellow.
Chuval are storage bags used by the nomads to transport goods, the faces are piled so make very good small rugs. This example originates from the border region of Northern Afghanistan and Southern Turkmenistan.
Slight even wear with good pile.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Stock number: R-1591.
£1,100
| $1,422 USD | €1,304 EUR
OLD YOMUT TURKMEN SALATCH, CHILDS CRADLE COVER, ...
Item Ref
R-132
Size: 4ft 6in x 3ft 3in (135 x 100cm).
Old Yomut Turkmen childs rug or cradle cover, these rugs are known as 'salatch'.
Circa 1920.
An unusual six sided rug of small size, of prayer rug form with a mihrab at the top. Note the use of green in the rug, this is quite unusual in Turkmen weavings.
I understand that these rugs were not used for prayer but as covers for young children.
Excellent condition with very slight wear and full pile.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Stock Number: R-132
Old Yomut Turkmen childs rug or cradle cover, these rugs are known as 'salatch'.
Circa 1920.
An unusual six sided rug of small size, of prayer rug form with a mihrab at the top. Note the use of green in the rug, this is quite unusual in Turkmen weavings.
I understand that these rugs were not used for prayer but as covers for young children.
Excellent condition with very slight wear and full pile.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Stock Number: R-132
£1,000
| $1,292 USD | €1,185 EUR
ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN TORBA, VERY FINE DOWRY ...
Item Ref
D-0908
Size: 3ft 7in x 12in (109 x 30cm) face size.
Antique Tekke Turkmen torba of very fine weave, with four Salor type guls..
Circa 1880.
A very good Tekke torba with excellent colour and good wool. The torba has survived very well with all the original long tassels still intact. These torba were used to decorate the side of a camel during a Turkmen wedding procession, these were prized possessions and formed part of the wedding dowry. The were kept as heirlooms and displayed inside the yurt. This example is of exceptionally fine weave and has survived in near perfect condition. There are old brass hanging rings attached to the back.
The torba is in excellent condition with very slight wear and excellent pile.
Stock Number: D-0908.
Antique Tekke Turkmen torba of very fine weave, with four Salor type guls..
Circa 1880.
A very good Tekke torba with excellent colour and good wool. The torba has survived very well with all the original long tassels still intact. These torba were used to decorate the side of a camel during a Turkmen wedding procession, these were prized possessions and formed part of the wedding dowry. The were kept as heirlooms and displayed inside the yurt. This example is of exceptionally fine weave and has survived in near perfect condition. There are old brass hanging rings attached to the back.
The torba is in excellent condition with very slight wear and excellent pile.
Stock Number: D-0908.
£1,000
| $1,292 USD | €1,185 EUR
ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN CHUVAL WITH 'SALOR' GULS, ...
Item Ref
D-0004
Size: 5ft 0in x 2ft 9in (153 x 83cm).
Antique Tekke Turkmen chuval with nine large 'Salor' turreted guls.
Circa 1880.
Chuval are storage bags used by the Turkmen nomads for the storage of personal items inside the yurt and also for the transport of goods on the backs of camels or horses. They were usually woven in pairs.
A good chuval complete with its original ivory plain weave back, the face is very well drawn with nine 'Salor' guls and Tekke chuval guls as secondary guls. The extensive use of cochineal dye gives the superb ground colour. The elem is of the small flowering shrub design.
Excellent condition with slight even wear, there are a few spots of slightly heavier wear; the back has some staining / discolouration due to tribal use.
Stock Number: D-0004.
Antique Tekke Turkmen chuval with nine large 'Salor' turreted guls.
Circa 1880.
Chuval are storage bags used by the Turkmen nomads for the storage of personal items inside the yurt and also for the transport of goods on the backs of camels or horses. They were usually woven in pairs.
A good chuval complete with its original ivory plain weave back, the face is very well drawn with nine 'Salor' guls and Tekke chuval guls as secondary guls. The extensive use of cochineal dye gives the superb ground colour. The elem is of the small flowering shrub design.
Excellent condition with slight even wear, there are a few spots of slightly heavier wear; the back has some staining / discolouration due to tribal use.
Stock Number: D-0004.
£1,000
| $1,292 USD | €1,185 EUR
ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN TORBA WITH TURRETED GUL ...
Item Ref
MS7-29
Size: 4ft 3in x 1ft 2in (130 x 36cm) face size.
Antique Tekke Turkmen torba of very fine weave with turreted gul design.
Circa 1900.
A good Tekke torba with excellent colour and good wool. The torba has survived very well with most of the original long tassels still intact. The torba has three turreted guls surrounded by multiple borders. The remains of the original hanging cords are still attached to each side. These torba were used to decorate the side of a camel during a Turkmen wedding procession.
The torba is in excellent condition with slight wear and good pile.
Hand washed and ready for display.
Stock Number: MS7-29.
Antique Tekke Turkmen torba of very fine weave with turreted gul design.
Circa 1900.
A good Tekke torba with excellent colour and good wool. The torba has survived very well with most of the original long tassels still intact. The torba has three turreted guls surrounded by multiple borders. The remains of the original hanging cords are still attached to each side. These torba were used to decorate the side of a camel during a Turkmen wedding procession.
The torba is in excellent condition with slight wear and good pile.
Hand washed and ready for display.
Stock Number: MS7-29.
£995
| $1,286 USD | €1,179 EUR
ANTIQUE YOMUT TURKMEN 9 GUL CHUVAL, GOOD ...
Item Ref
R-2466
Size: 3ft 10in x 2ft 6in (117 x 77cm).
Antique Yomut Turkmen 9 gul chuval with good colour including light blues.
Circa 1900.
A pleasing well drawn example with a traditional Yomut border and very decorative elem. There is a small old repair to the top right hand corner.
The chuval has even wear with medium pile.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Stock number: R-2466.
Antique Yomut Turkmen 9 gul chuval with good colour including light blues.
Circa 1900.
A pleasing well drawn example with a traditional Yomut border and very decorative elem. There is a small old repair to the top right hand corner.
The chuval has even wear with medium pile.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Stock number: R-2466.
£975
| $1,260 USD | €1,156 EUR
ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN CHUVAL FACE WITH 'SALOR' ...
Item Ref
R-1667
Size: 4ft 10in x 2ft 6in (148 x 77cm).
Antique Tekke Turkmen chuval face with 'Salor' turreted guls.
Circa 1900.
A good chuval face with six well drawn 'Salor' guls on a soft crimson coloured field, the minor guls are particularly well drawn. The chuval face is framed by multiple borders, the elem panel at the lower end is of a classic Tekke shrub design.
The chuval face is in good condition with even wear and medium pile.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Stock Number: R-1667.
Antique Tekke Turkmen chuval face with 'Salor' turreted guls.
Circa 1900.
A good chuval face with six well drawn 'Salor' guls on a soft crimson coloured field, the minor guls are particularly well drawn. The chuval face is framed by multiple borders, the elem panel at the lower end is of a classic Tekke shrub design.
The chuval face is in good condition with even wear and medium pile.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Stock Number: R-1667.
£975
| $1,260 USD | €1,156 EUR
VINTAGE AFGHAN TURKMEN CHUVAL FACE OF LARGE ...
Item Ref
R-1749
Size: 6ft 1in x 2ft 10in (185 x 86cm).
Vintage Afghan Turkmen 9 gul chuval of large size, with warm red colour. The chuval has 3rows of 3 Ersari chuval guls. The elem design is a stylised tree design.
Circa 1930.
The chuval is in excellent condition with very slight even wear with good pile. The chuval has a firm weave and will stand up to normal floor use.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Stock number: R-1749.
Vintage Afghan Turkmen 9 gul chuval of large size, with warm red colour. The chuval has 3rows of 3 Ersari chuval guls. The elem design is a stylised tree design.
Circa 1930.
The chuval is in excellent condition with very slight even wear with good pile. The chuval has a firm weave and will stand up to normal floor use.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Stock number: R-1749.
£975
| $1,260 USD | €1,156 EUR
ANTIQUE ERSARI TURKMEN EMBROIDERED TORBA WITH PLAIN ...
Item Ref
MS10-19
Size: 4ft 0in x 1ft 8in (123 x 51cm) face size.
Antique Ersari Turkmen torba with attractive embroidered design to the face.
Circa 1900.
A good tribal Ersari torba with soft colours. The torba has survived very well with some of the original long tassels still intact. These torba were used to decorate the side of a camel during a Turkmen wedding procession. This example still retains the original ivory wool plain weave back along with hanging cords to the sides.
The torba is in excellent condition with slight wear and good pile. The is some ingrained staining to the face and back caused by genuine tribal use.
Hand washed and ready for display.
Stock Number: MS10-19.
Antique Ersari Turkmen torba with attractive embroidered design to the face.
Circa 1900.
A good tribal Ersari torba with soft colours. The torba has survived very well with some of the original long tassels still intact. These torba were used to decorate the side of a camel during a Turkmen wedding procession. This example still retains the original ivory wool plain weave back along with hanging cords to the sides.
The torba is in excellent condition with slight wear and good pile. The is some ingrained staining to the face and back caused by genuine tribal use.
Hand washed and ready for display.
Stock Number: MS10-19.
£950
| $1,228 USD | €1,126 EUR
ANTIQUE ERSARI TURKMEN TORBA WITH SCARCE ERTMEN ...
Item Ref
D-0053
Size: 4ft 7in x 1ft 5in (139 x 44cm)
Antique Ersari Turkmen torba with scarce floral rosette & Chodor ertmen gul design.
Circa 1870.
This is an interesting torba which belongs to a well documented group of Ersari weavings from the 2nd half of the 19th century. The torba has a floral rosette / Chodor ertmen gul design on a red/brown field. The simple border design is most unusual.
The torba is in excellent condition with slight wear and good pile, it has a very soft floppy handle.
Stock Number: D-0053.
Antique Ersari Turkmen torba with scarce floral rosette & Chodor ertmen gul design.
Circa 1870.
This is an interesting torba which belongs to a well documented group of Ersari weavings from the 2nd half of the 19th century. The torba has a floral rosette / Chodor ertmen gul design on a red/brown field. The simple border design is most unusual.
The torba is in excellent condition with slight wear and good pile, it has a very soft floppy handle.
Stock Number: D-0053.
£950
| $1,228 USD | €1,126 EUR
ANTIQUE ERSARI KIZIL AYAK TURKMEN CHUVAL FACE, ...
Item Ref
DS-1466
Size: 4ft 11in x 2ft 9in (149 x 83cm).
Antique Ersari Kizil Ayak Turkmen chuval face, of 9 gul format.
Circa 1900.
An excellent example of a Kizil Ayak chuval face, (the back has been removed). Chuval were large storage bags used by the nomads to store goods in; and place around the inside of the yurt, they were also used on the backs of camels to transport goods.
The chuval is of the 9 gul format, with nine large chuval guls on a good madder red ground, note the rams horns to each central quarter of the guls. The secondary gul is the Kizil Ayak 'tshemtshe' gul. The main border design is often associated with Ersari carpets and rugs.. A feature of the chuval is the large elem at the base, this is decorated with a row of large Turkmen flowering trees, the top of which contains a rams horn device.
The chuval face is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and good pile.
The chuval is suitable for normal domestic use and would make an attractive small rug.
Stock Number: DS-1466.
Antique Ersari Kizil Ayak Turkmen chuval face, of 9 gul format.
Circa 1900.
An excellent example of a Kizil Ayak chuval face, (the back has been removed). Chuval were large storage bags used by the nomads to store goods in; and place around the inside of the yurt, they were also used on the backs of camels to transport goods.
The chuval is of the 9 gul format, with nine large chuval guls on a good madder red ground, note the rams horns to each central quarter of the guls. The secondary gul is the Kizil Ayak 'tshemtshe' gul. The main border design is often associated with Ersari carpets and rugs.. A feature of the chuval is the large elem at the base, this is decorated with a row of large Turkmen flowering trees, the top of which contains a rams horn device.
The chuval face is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and good pile.
The chuval is suitable for normal domestic use and would make an attractive small rug.
Stock Number: DS-1466.
£950
| $1,228 USD | €1,126 EUR
ANTIQUE ERSARI KIZIL AYAK TURKMEN 9 GUL ...
Item Ref
DS-0020
Size: 5ft 3in x 3ft 0in (161x 92cm).
Antique Ersari Kizil Ayak Turkmen chuval face, of 9 gul format.
Circa 1890.
An excellent example of a Kizil Ayak chuval face, (the back has been removed). Chuval were large storage bags used by the nomads to store goods in; and place around the inside of the yurt, they were also used on the backs of camels to transport goods.
The chuval is of the 9 gul format, with nine large chuval guls on a warm madder red ground, note the rams horns to each central quarter of the guls. The secondary gul is the Kizil Ayak 'tshemtshe' gul. The main border features the Kizil Ayak ram's star or 'gotshak' design. A feature of the chuval is the large elem at the base, this is decorated with a row of large Turkmen flowering trees, the top of which contains a rams horn device.
The chuval face is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and good pile.
The chuval is suitable for normal domestic use and would make an attractive small rug.
Stock Number: DS-0020.
Antique Ersari Kizil Ayak Turkmen chuval face, of 9 gul format.
Circa 1890.
An excellent example of a Kizil Ayak chuval face, (the back has been removed). Chuval were large storage bags used by the nomads to store goods in; and place around the inside of the yurt, they were also used on the backs of camels to transport goods.
The chuval is of the 9 gul format, with nine large chuval guls on a warm madder red ground, note the rams horns to each central quarter of the guls. The secondary gul is the Kizil Ayak 'tshemtshe' gul. The main border features the Kizil Ayak ram's star or 'gotshak' design. A feature of the chuval is the large elem at the base, this is decorated with a row of large Turkmen flowering trees, the top of which contains a rams horn device.
The chuval face is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and good pile.
The chuval is suitable for normal domestic use and would make an attractive small rug.
Stock Number: DS-0020.
£950
| $1,228 USD | €1,126 EUR
ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN CHUVAL FACE, 25 GULS, ...
Item Ref
D-0037
Size: 3ft 9in x 2ft 1in (115 x 64cm).
Antique Tekke Turkmen chuval face with 25 chuval guls.
Circa 1850.
A good chuval face with five rows of five chuval guls on a rich red / brown or almost aubergine ground. The chuval face is of very fine weave with a feeling of good age. The main border is a classic Turkmen design with superb colour. The elem is of an 'angular' tree design.
Good condition with even wear and good pile, some old damage repair to the sides.
Stock Number: D-0037
Antique Tekke Turkmen chuval face with 25 chuval guls.
Circa 1850.
A good chuval face with five rows of five chuval guls on a rich red / brown or almost aubergine ground. The chuval face is of very fine weave with a feeling of good age. The main border is a classic Turkmen design with superb colour. The elem is of an 'angular' tree design.
Good condition with even wear and good pile, some old damage repair to the sides.
Stock Number: D-0037
£950
| $1,228 USD | €1,126 EUR
ANTIQUE YOMUT TURKMEN 16 GUL CHUVAL FACE, ...
Item Ref
D-0918
Size: 3ft 7in x 2ft 6in (110 x 76cm).
Antique Yomut Turkmen 16 gul chuval face with superb colour.
Circa 1880.
The chuval face is very well drawn with 16 Yomut chuval guls, the minor gul is of the boxed star design. The ivory ground border design is of a traditional design often found on Yomut chuval. The ground colour is an excellent rich mahogany colour that shines in the light.
The chuval face is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile.
Stock Number: D-0918.
Antique Yomut Turkmen 16 gul chuval face with superb colour.
Circa 1880.
The chuval face is very well drawn with 16 Yomut chuval guls, the minor gul is of the boxed star design. The ivory ground border design is of a traditional design often found on Yomut chuval. The ground colour is an excellent rich mahogany colour that shines in the light.
The chuval face is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile.
Stock Number: D-0918.
£950
| $1,228 USD | €1,126 EUR
ANTIQUE ERSARI TURKMEN 12 GUL CHUVAL OF ...
Item Ref
MS-046
Size: 5ft 10in x 3ft 6in (177 x 103cm).
Antique Ersari Turkmen 12 gul chuval of very large size, with clear red colour. The elem design is a stylised tree design.
Circa 1900.
Slight even wear with good pile.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
MS-046.
Antique Ersari Turkmen 12 gul chuval of very large size, with clear red colour. The elem design is a stylised tree design.
Circa 1900.
Slight even wear with good pile.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
MS-046.
£950
| $1,228 USD | €1,126 EUR
ANTIQUE ERSARI BESHIR TURKMEN TORBA WITH RAMS ...
Item Ref
D-0070
Size: 3ft 11in x 1ft 7in (120 x 47cm) excluding tassels.
Antique Ersari Beshir Turkmen torba with double rams horn design.
Circa 1880.
Torba are shallow wall bags used mainly in tents or yurts for the storage of personal belongings, they were also used to decorate the sides of a camel in a wedding procession. Often only the piled face survives and the plain weave backs have been removed as with this example.
This example has six rows of three double rams horn devices on a rose madder ground, note the row of stars along the base above the tassels.
The torba is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and good pile, most of the original tassels remain as do the hanging cords attached to the sides.
Stock Number: D-0070.
Antique Ersari Beshir Turkmen torba with double rams horn design.
Circa 1880.
Torba are shallow wall bags used mainly in tents or yurts for the storage of personal belongings, they were also used to decorate the sides of a camel in a wedding procession. Often only the piled face survives and the plain weave backs have been removed as with this example.
This example has six rows of three double rams horn devices on a rose madder ground, note the row of stars along the base above the tassels.
The torba is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and good pile, most of the original tassels remain as do the hanging cords attached to the sides.
Stock Number: D-0070.
£900
| $1,163 USD | €1,067 EUR
ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN CHUVAL FACE WITH AINA ...
Item Ref
D-0597
Size: 4ft 0in x 2ft 5in (121 x 74cm).
Antique Tekke Turkmen chuval of scarce format with 'Aina' guls.
Circa 1880 or earlier.
An excellent Tekke Turkmen chuval face of very fine weave and scarce design. The main field is filled with 30 aina guls of the chuval gul format; the elem has 30 guls of the diamond design. The main border is of the 'Flag' design or 'Tekbent' design as it is known to the Turkmen, this border is found on early Tekke weavings.
Excellent condition with even wear and medium pile.
Stock Number: D-0597.
Antique Tekke Turkmen chuval of scarce format with 'Aina' guls.
Circa 1880 or earlier.
An excellent Tekke Turkmen chuval face of very fine weave and scarce design. The main field is filled with 30 aina guls of the chuval gul format; the elem has 30 guls of the diamond design. The main border is of the 'Flag' design or 'Tekbent' design as it is known to the Turkmen, this border is found on early Tekke weavings.
Excellent condition with even wear and medium pile.
Stock Number: D-0597.
£900
| $1,163 USD | €1,067 EUR
ANTIQUE ERSARI TURKMEN GERMECH, VERY SCARCE WEAVING, ...
Item Ref
MS9-21
Size: 3ft 2in x 11in (97 x 29cm)
Antique Ersari Turkmen germech with star design.
Circa 1890.
This is a very scarce Turkmen weaving, it is believed that germech were hung across the entrance to the tribal yurt in the door way below the ensi at ground level. The purpose was to stop dirt and dust blowing into the yurt and also to prevent small animals entering. Very few of these have survived and rarely come to the market.
This example by the Ersari Turkmen has a visually exciting design of eight stars within octagons. The germech retains its original short kilim at the lower end.
The germech is in good condition with even wear and medium pile, there are traces of some old moth damage and a few very small holes.
This is a collectible Turkmen weaving that will display very well.
Stock Number: MS9-21.
Antique Ersari Turkmen germech with star design.
Circa 1890.
This is a very scarce Turkmen weaving, it is believed that germech were hung across the entrance to the tribal yurt in the door way below the ensi at ground level. The purpose was to stop dirt and dust blowing into the yurt and also to prevent small animals entering. Very few of these have survived and rarely come to the market.
This example by the Ersari Turkmen has a visually exciting design of eight stars within octagons. The germech retains its original short kilim at the lower end.
The germech is in good condition with even wear and medium pile, there are traces of some old moth damage and a few very small holes.
This is a collectible Turkmen weaving that will display very well.
Stock Number: MS9-21.
£895
| $1,157 USD | €1,061 EUR
ANTIQUE ERSARI TURKMEN TORBA WITH KOCHAK DESIGN, ...
Item Ref
H-449
Size: 4ft 11in x 1ft 4in (150 x 41cm)
Antique Ersari Turkmen torba with kochak design.
Circa 1880.
Torba are shallow wall bags used mainly in tents or yurts for the storage of personal belongings, they were also used to decorate the sides of a camel in a wedding procession. Often only the piled face survives and the plain weave backs have been removed.
This example has a repeat design known as 'kochak', this design is also found on weavings by the Tekke Turkmen.
The torba is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile.
Hand washed and ready for display.
Stock Number: H-449.
Antique Ersari Turkmen torba with kochak design.
Circa 1880.
Torba are shallow wall bags used mainly in tents or yurts for the storage of personal belongings, they were also used to decorate the sides of a camel in a wedding procession. Often only the piled face survives and the plain weave backs have been removed.
This example has a repeat design known as 'kochak', this design is also found on weavings by the Tekke Turkmen.
The torba is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile.
Hand washed and ready for display.
Stock Number: H-449.
£850
| $1,099 USD | €1,007 EUR
ANTIQUE YOMUT TURKMEN KEPSE GUL TORBA, CIRCA ...
Item Ref
MS4-06
Size: 3ft 1in x 1ft 2in (94 x 36cm) face size.
Antique Yomut Turkmen torba with well drawn kepse gul design.
Circa 1880.
A good Yomut torba with excellent colour and superb soft wool. The torba has two Kepse guls to the face.
The torba is in excellent condition with slight wear and good pile, it has a soft floppy handle.
Hand washed and ready for display.
Stock Number: MS4-06.
Antique Yomut Turkmen torba with well drawn kepse gul design.
Circa 1880.
A good Yomut torba with excellent colour and superb soft wool. The torba has two Kepse guls to the face.
The torba is in excellent condition with slight wear and good pile, it has a soft floppy handle.
Hand washed and ready for display.
Stock Number: MS4-06.
£850
| $1,099 USD | €1,007 EUR
ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN CHUVAL WITH SALOR DESIGN, ...
Item Ref
R-175
Size: 4ft 9in x 2ft 3in (144 x 68cm).
Antique Tekke Turkmen chuval in the 'Salor' style
Late 19th century
A good chuval face with Salor type guls
Well drawn with excellent colours
Even wear with pile
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Stock Number: R-175
Antique Tekke Turkmen chuval in the 'Salor' style
Late 19th century
A good chuval face with Salor type guls
Well drawn with excellent colours
Even wear with pile
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Stock Number: R-175
£850
| $1,099 USD | €1,007 EUR
ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN MAFRASH FACE, 'AINA GUL' ...
Item Ref
D-0541
Size: 3ft 1in x 1ft 5in (95 x 43cm).
Antique Tekke Turkmen mafrash, face of a small storage bag.
Circa 1870 or earlier.
This small Tekke Turkmen mafrash is the face of a small bag used for keeping personal belongings in, it was usually hung up inside the yurt. This example is of 'aina' gul design, there are four rows of three box like guls containing the kotchak design, which is filled with a star. The purple / pink dye is cochineal or lac.
The bag face is in fair condition with even wear and medium pile and corrosion, there are old repairs to the corners and sides.
A good display item that could be hung on a wall or used on top of a table or chest.
Stock Number: D-0541.
Antique Tekke Turkmen mafrash, face of a small storage bag.
Circa 1870 or earlier.
This small Tekke Turkmen mafrash is the face of a small bag used for keeping personal belongings in, it was usually hung up inside the yurt. This example is of 'aina' gul design, there are four rows of three box like guls containing the kotchak design, which is filled with a star. The purple / pink dye is cochineal or lac.
The bag face is in fair condition with even wear and medium pile and corrosion, there are old repairs to the corners and sides.
A good display item that could be hung on a wall or used on top of a table or chest.
Stock Number: D-0541.
£800
| $1,034 USD | €948 EUR
ANTIQUE TEKKE OR SARYK TURKMEN TORBA WITH ...
Item Ref
D-0051
Size: 3ft 3in x 1ft 2in (100 x 35cm) face size.
Antique Tekke or Saryk Turkmen torba of very fine weave, with 'kedjebe' design.
Circa 1880.
A very good torba with excellent colour and good wool. The torba has survived very well with most the original long tassels still intact and complete with its original ivory plain weave back. These torba were used to decorate the side of a camel during a Turkmen wedding procession, these were prized possessions and formed part of the wedding dowry. The were kept as heirlooms and displayed inside the yurt. This example is of exceptionally fine weave and has survived in excellent condition. The design is associated with weddings and this example has beautiful clear drawing, I personally lean towards a Saryk attribution.
The torba is in excellent condition with very slight wear and excellent pile.
Stock Number: D-0051.
Antique Tekke or Saryk Turkmen torba of very fine weave, with 'kedjebe' design.
Circa 1880.
A very good torba with excellent colour and good wool. The torba has survived very well with most the original long tassels still intact and complete with its original ivory plain weave back. These torba were used to decorate the side of a camel during a Turkmen wedding procession, these were prized possessions and formed part of the wedding dowry. The were kept as heirlooms and displayed inside the yurt. This example is of exceptionally fine weave and has survived in excellent condition. The design is associated with weddings and this example has beautiful clear drawing, I personally lean towards a Saryk attribution.
The torba is in excellent condition with very slight wear and excellent pile.
Stock Number: D-0051.
£800
| $1,034 USD | €948 EUR
ANTIQUE YOMUT TURKMEN SPINDLE BAG 'IGSALYK' WITH ...
Item Ref
D-0535
Size: 1ft 7in x 9in (48 x 22cm). Face size excluding tassels.
Antique Yomut Turkmen spindle bag, used for the storage of spinning bobbins.
Circa 1880.
A superb small spindle bag complete with plain weave back, these bags known by the Turkmen as 'Igsalyk' were hung inside the yurt and used to store items used in the hand spinning of wool. This example is in complete original condition with its plain weave back and decorative tassels. The design to the face is the well known Turkmen tree design.
The bag is in excellent condition with very slight wear to the face, the back is complete but does have some slight discolouration caused by tribal use.
Stock Number: D-0535.
Antique Yomut Turkmen spindle bag, used for the storage of spinning bobbins.
Circa 1880.
A superb small spindle bag complete with plain weave back, these bags known by the Turkmen as 'Igsalyk' were hung inside the yurt and used to store items used in the hand spinning of wool. This example is in complete original condition with its plain weave back and decorative tassels. The design to the face is the well known Turkmen tree design.
The bag is in excellent condition with very slight wear to the face, the back is complete but does have some slight discolouration caused by tribal use.
Stock Number: D-0535.
£795
| $1,027 USD | €942 EUR
ANTIQUE YOMUT TURKMEN SPINDLE BAG 'IGSALYK' WITH ...
Item Ref
D-1394
Size: 1ft 8in x 11in (52 x 27cm). Face size excluding tassels.
Antique Yomut Turkmen spindle bag, used for the storage of spinning bobbins.
Circa 1880.
A superb small spindle bag complete with plain weave back, these bags known by the Turkmen as 'Igsalyk' were hung inside the yurt and used to store items used in the hand spinning of wool. This example is in complete original condition with its plain weave back and decorative tassels. The design to the face is the well known for its use by the Yomut on small bags and chuval.
The bag is in excellent condition with very slight wear to the face, the back is complete but does have some slight discolouration caused by tribal use.
Stock Number: D-1394.
Antique Yomut Turkmen spindle bag, used for the storage of spinning bobbins.
Circa 1880.
A superb small spindle bag complete with plain weave back, these bags known by the Turkmen as 'Igsalyk' were hung inside the yurt and used to store items used in the hand spinning of wool. This example is in complete original condition with its plain weave back and decorative tassels. The design to the face is the well known for its use by the Yomut on small bags and chuval.
The bag is in excellent condition with very slight wear to the face, the back is complete but does have some slight discolouration caused by tribal use.
Stock Number: D-1394.
£795
| $1,027 USD | €942 EUR
ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN CHUVAL FACE WITH SIX ...
Item Ref
D-0008
Size: 5ft 0in x 2ft 6in (152 x 77cm).
Antique Tekke Turkmen chuval face with six 'Salor' turreted guls.
Circa 1890.
Chuval are storage bags used by the Turkmen nomads for the storage of personal items inside the yurt and also for the transport of goods on the backs of camels or horses. They were usually woven in pairs.
A good chuval face that is very well drawn with six 'Salor' guls and Tekke chuval guls as secondary guls. The extensive use of cochineal dye gives the superb ground colour. The elem is of the small flowering shrub design. At some time in its history the plain weave back has been removed, making this very suitable for use as a small rug.
Excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile.
Stock Number: D-0008.
Antique Tekke Turkmen chuval face with six 'Salor' turreted guls.
Circa 1890.
Chuval are storage bags used by the Turkmen nomads for the storage of personal items inside the yurt and also for the transport of goods on the backs of camels or horses. They were usually woven in pairs.
A good chuval face that is very well drawn with six 'Salor' guls and Tekke chuval guls as secondary guls. The extensive use of cochineal dye gives the superb ground colour. The elem is of the small flowering shrub design. At some time in its history the plain weave back has been removed, making this very suitable for use as a small rug.
Excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile.
Stock Number: D-0008.
£750
| $969 USD | €889 EUR
ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN CHUVAL FACE, 12 SALOR ...
Item Ref
D-0045
Size: 5ft 2in x 2ft 11in (157 x 88cm).
Antique Tekke Turkmen chuval with twelve large 'Salor' turreted guls.
Circa 1880.
Chuval are storage bags used by the Turkmen nomads for the storage of personal items inside the yurt and also for the transport of goods on the backs of camels or horses. They were usually woven in pairs.
A good chuval face at some time in its history the ivory plain weave back has been removed, the face is very well drawn with twelve 'Salor' guls and Tekke chuval guls as secondary guls. The extensive use of cochineal dye gives the superb ground colour. The elem is of the small flowering shrub design.
Good condition with even wear and medium pile, there are a few spots of wear to the sides and ends, and a small nick out of the top edge. (Reflected in the price).
Stock Number: D-0045.
Antique Tekke Turkmen chuval with twelve large 'Salor' turreted guls.
Circa 1880.
Chuval are storage bags used by the Turkmen nomads for the storage of personal items inside the yurt and also for the transport of goods on the backs of camels or horses. They were usually woven in pairs.
A good chuval face at some time in its history the ivory plain weave back has been removed, the face is very well drawn with twelve 'Salor' guls and Tekke chuval guls as secondary guls. The extensive use of cochineal dye gives the superb ground colour. The elem is of the small flowering shrub design.
Good condition with even wear and medium pile, there are a few spots of wear to the sides and ends, and a small nick out of the top edge. (Reflected in the price).
Stock Number: D-0045.
£750
| $969 USD | €889 EUR
ANTIQUE CHUVAL FACE BY THE TEKKE TURKMEN, ...
Item Ref
D-0544
Size: 4ft 2in x 2ft 6in (128 x 75cm).
Antique Tekke Turkmen chuval face with six large 'Salor' turreted guls.
Circa 1880.
Chuval are storage bags used by the Turkmen nomads for the storage of personal items inside the yurt and also for the transport of goods on the backs of camels or horses. They were usually woven in pairs.
A good chuval face that is very well drawn with six large 'Salor' guls and Tekke chuval guls as secondary guls. The extensive use of cochineal dye gives the superb ground colour. The elem is of the small flowering shrub design. At some time in its history the plain weave back has been removed, making this very suitable for use as a small rug. The drawing using large guls gives an open and spacious feel to the design.
Excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile. There is a slightly faded old repair on the edge of the upper middle gul as can be seen in the images.
Stock Number: D-0544.
Antique Tekke Turkmen chuval face with six large 'Salor' turreted guls.
Circa 1880.
Chuval are storage bags used by the Turkmen nomads for the storage of personal items inside the yurt and also for the transport of goods on the backs of camels or horses. They were usually woven in pairs.
A good chuval face that is very well drawn with six large 'Salor' guls and Tekke chuval guls as secondary guls. The extensive use of cochineal dye gives the superb ground colour. The elem is of the small flowering shrub design. At some time in its history the plain weave back has been removed, making this very suitable for use as a small rug. The drawing using large guls gives an open and spacious feel to the design.
Excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile. There is a slightly faded old repair on the edge of the upper middle gul as can be seen in the images.
Stock Number: D-0544.
£750
| $969 USD | €889 EUR
ANTIQUE YOMUT TURKMEN 12 GUL CHUVAL, GOOD ...
Item Ref
R-2244
Size: 3ft 8in x 2ft 6in (112 x 77cm).
Antique Yomut Turkmen 12 gul chuval with good elem panel design.
Circa 1890.
A pleasing well drawn example with a traditional Yomut border and very decorative elem.
The chuval has slight even wear with good pile, the wool is excellent quality and very soft.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Stock number: R-2244.
Antique Yomut Turkmen 12 gul chuval with good elem panel design.
Circa 1890.
A pleasing well drawn example with a traditional Yomut border and very decorative elem.
The chuval has slight even wear with good pile, the wool is excellent quality and very soft.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Stock number: R-2244.
£750
| $969 USD | €889 EUR
ANTIQUE YOMUT TURKMEN 9 GUL CHUVAL COMPLETE ...
Item Ref
MS13-41
Size: 3ft 8in x 2ft 6in (113 x 74cm).
Antique Yomut Turkmen nine gul chuval complete with plain weave back.
Circa 1900.
The chuval is well drawn with a rich colour palette, the elem panel at the base is very decorative. Chuval are storage bags that were used by the Turkmen nomads.
The chuval is in excellent condition with very slight wear and good pile. It is good to see the plain ivory back still attached as these are often removed.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Ref: MS13-41.
Antique Yomut Turkmen nine gul chuval complete with plain weave back.
Circa 1900.
The chuval is well drawn with a rich colour palette, the elem panel at the base is very decorative. Chuval are storage bags that were used by the Turkmen nomads.
The chuval is in excellent condition with very slight wear and good pile. It is good to see the plain ivory back still attached as these are often removed.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Ref: MS13-41.
£750
| $969 USD | €889 EUR
OLD YOMUT TURKMEN SALATCH, CHILDS CRADLE COVER, ...
Item Ref
R-376
Size: 4ft 9in x 3ft 5in (145 x 103cm). Excluding tassels.
Old Yomut Turkmen childs rug or cradle cover, these rugs are known as 'salatch'.
Circa 1930.
An unusual six sided rug of small size, of prayer rug form with a mihrab at the top. Note the original tassels at both ends of the rug.
I understand that these rugs were not used for prayer but as covers for young children whilst in the cradle.
Excellent condition with very slight wear and full pile.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Stock Number: R-376.
Old Yomut Turkmen childs rug or cradle cover, these rugs are known as 'salatch'.
Circa 1930.
An unusual six sided rug of small size, of prayer rug form with a mihrab at the top. Note the original tassels at both ends of the rug.
I understand that these rugs were not used for prayer but as covers for young children whilst in the cradle.
Excellent condition with very slight wear and full pile.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Stock Number: R-376.
£750
| $969 USD | €889 EUR
ANTIQUE YOMUT TURKMEN CHUVAL, FULL PILE, CIRCA ...
Item Ref
R-152
Size: 3ft 10in x 2ft 4in (116 x 70cm).
Antique Yomut Turkmen chuval
Circa 1900
A chuval of small size, with 16 guls on a brown field
Slight even wear, good pile, no repairs.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Stock Number: R-152
Antique Yomut Turkmen chuval
Circa 1900
A chuval of small size, with 16 guls on a brown field
Slight even wear, good pile, no repairs.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Stock Number: R-152
£750
| $969 USD | €889 EUR
ANTIQUE YOMUT TURKMEN CHUVAL, 16 GUL, RED ...
Item Ref
R-150
Size: 4ft 8in x 2ft 7in (130 x 80cm).
Antique Yomut Turkmen chuval
Circa 1900
16 guls on a bright red ground
Slight even wear, good pile, no repairs.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Stock Number: R-150
Antique Yomut Turkmen chuval
Circa 1900
16 guls on a bright red ground
Slight even wear, good pile, no repairs.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Stock Number: R-150
£750
| $969 USD | €889 EUR
ANTIQUE YOMUT TURKMEN TORBA WITH KEPSE GUL ...
Item Ref
H-111
Size: 2ft 9in x 1ft 4in (85 x 41cm) excluding tassels.
Antique Yomut Turkmen torba of small size with kepse gul design, complete with ivory plain weave back and tassels.
Circa 1880.
Stock number: H-111.
Antique Yomut Turkmen torba of small size with kepse gul design, complete with ivory plain weave back and tassels.
Circa 1880.
Stock number: H-111.
£750
| $969 USD | €889 EUR
ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN TORBA, ORIGINAL CONDITION, GOOD ...
Item Ref
MS7-25
Size: 4ft 0in x 1ft 5in (123 x 43cm) face size.
Antique Tekke Turkmen torba in original condition.
Circa 1900.
A good Tekke torba with excellent colour and good wool. The torba has survived very well with most the original long tassels still intact, note the original hanging cords at the sides. These torba were used to decorate the side of a camel during a Turkmen wedding procession.
The torba is in excellent condition with slight wear and good pile.
Hand washed and ready for display.
Stock Number: MS7-25.
Antique Tekke Turkmen torba in original condition.
Circa 1900.
A good Tekke torba with excellent colour and good wool. The torba has survived very well with most the original long tassels still intact, note the original hanging cords at the sides. These torba were used to decorate the side of a camel during a Turkmen wedding procession.
The torba is in excellent condition with slight wear and good pile.
Hand washed and ready for display.
Stock Number: MS7-25.
£750
| $969 USD | €889 EUR
ANTIQUE TEKKE OR SARYK TURKMEN TORBA WITH ...
Item Ref
MS7-23
Size: 4ft 1in x 1ft 6in (124 x 46cm) face size.
Antique Tekke Turkmen torba with well drawn Kejebe design.
Circa 1900.
A good Tekke torba with excellent colour and good wool. The torba has the Kejebe design which is more commonly found in Saryk Turkmen weavings, this torba could also be Saryk. Note the original hanging cords on the sides.
The torba is in excellent condition with slight wear and good pile.
Hand washed and ready for display.
Stock Number: MS7-23.
Antique Tekke Turkmen torba with well drawn Kejebe design.
Circa 1900.
A good Tekke torba with excellent colour and good wool. The torba has the Kejebe design which is more commonly found in Saryk Turkmen weavings, this torba could also be Saryk. Note the original hanging cords on the sides.
The torba is in excellent condition with slight wear and good pile.
Hand washed and ready for display.
Stock Number: MS7-23.
£650
| $840 USD | €770 EUR
ANTIQUE ERSARI TURKMEN TORBA / MAFRASH FACE, ...
Item Ref
D-0543
Size: 3ft 3in x 1ft 6in (100 x 46cm).
Antique Ersari Turkmen torba / mafrash face of small size. Probably by the Ersari of Northern Afghanistan.
Circa 1890.
This small size Ersari torba / mafrash was probably woven as a dowry item and used to decorate the inside of the family yurt. The design is a lattice with large hooked or rams horn devices on a rose madder ground; this design is also found in Turkmen soumak work; mainly by the Yomut. There are yellows and greens also used in the design.
Outstanding condition with very slight even wear. Note the remains of the original tassels along the base.
D-0543.
Antique Ersari Turkmen torba / mafrash face of small size. Probably by the Ersari of Northern Afghanistan.
Circa 1890.
This small size Ersari torba / mafrash was probably woven as a dowry item and used to decorate the inside of the family yurt. The design is a lattice with large hooked or rams horn devices on a rose madder ground; this design is also found in Turkmen soumak work; mainly by the Yomut. There are yellows and greens also used in the design.
Outstanding condition with very slight even wear. Note the remains of the original tassels along the base.
D-0543.
£650
| $840 USD | €770 EUR
ANTIQUE ERSARI TURKMEN TORBA, SCARCE DESIGN POSSIBLY ...
Item Ref
MS9-20
Size: 5ft 2in x 1ft 7in (158 x 48cm)
Antique Ersari Turkmen torba of unusual design, possibly by the Turkmen of Beshir.
Circa 1900.
A good Ersari Turkmen torba with an unusual design on a rich red ground, note the clear yellow and ivory used throughout. These weavings are often considered to be dowry weavings as they were used to decorate the camel during the wedding procession.
The torba is in excellent condition with slight wear and good pile, it has a soft floppy handle.
Hand washed and ready for display.
Stock Number: MS9-20.
Antique Ersari Turkmen torba of unusual design, possibly by the Turkmen of Beshir.
Circa 1900.
A good Ersari Turkmen torba with an unusual design on a rich red ground, note the clear yellow and ivory used throughout. These weavings are often considered to be dowry weavings as they were used to decorate the camel during the wedding procession.
The torba is in excellent condition with slight wear and good pile, it has a soft floppy handle.
Hand washed and ready for display.
Stock Number: MS9-20.
£595
| $769 USD | €705 EUR
ANTIQUE YOMUT TURKMEN KAP / BAG FACE, ...
Item Ref
D-0966
Size: 1ft 10in x 1ft 6in (55 x 46cm).
Antique Yomut Turkmen 'kap' or bag face from a small storage bag, complete with closing loops at the top.
Circa 1900.
This small Yomut Turkmen bag known as a 'kap' or small bag, was used for keeping personal belongings in, it was usually hung up inside the yurt. This example is of a stripe design with rams horns to the elem panel at the base. Note the original closing loops at the top. At sometime in the bags history the plain weave back has been removed.
The bag face is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile.
Stock Number: D-0966.
Antique Yomut Turkmen 'kap' or bag face from a small storage bag, complete with closing loops at the top.
Circa 1900.
This small Yomut Turkmen bag known as a 'kap' or small bag, was used for keeping personal belongings in, it was usually hung up inside the yurt. This example is of a stripe design with rams horns to the elem panel at the base. Note the original closing loops at the top. At sometime in the bags history the plain weave back has been removed.
The bag face is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile.
Stock Number: D-0966.
£500
| $646 USD | €593 EUR
ANTIQUE YOMUT TURKMEN SPINDLE BAG WITH PLAIN ...
Item Ref
AOR-061
Size: 1ft 6in x 8.5in (45 x 21cm).
Antique Yomut Turkmen spindle bag.
Circa 1900.
A superb small spindle bag complete with plain weave back.
Opened for display.
Excellent condition with very slight wear.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Stock Number: AOR-061.
Antique Yomut Turkmen spindle bag.
Circa 1900.
A superb small spindle bag complete with plain weave back.
Opened for display.
Excellent condition with very slight wear.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Stock Number: AOR-061.
£495
| $640 USD | €587 EUR
ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN 6 GUL TORBA WITH ...
Item Ref
MS10-46
Size: 3ft 0in x 1ft 0in (91 x 30cm).
Antique Tekke Turkmen 6 gul Torba with smoked colour to the face.
Circa 1890.
The torba is quite fine and well drawn, the face has a very smoked colour showing that it spent many years hanging inside a Turkmen yurt. Note the elem panel at the base with small trees or shrubs.
The torba is in original condition with very slight even wear and good pile. There are the remains of the original hanging cords to the sides.
Hand washed and ready for display.
Stock Number: MS10-46.
Antique Tekke Turkmen 6 gul Torba with smoked colour to the face.
Circa 1890.
The torba is quite fine and well drawn, the face has a very smoked colour showing that it spent many years hanging inside a Turkmen yurt. Note the elem panel at the base with small trees or shrubs.
The torba is in original condition with very slight even wear and good pile. There are the remains of the original hanging cords to the sides.
Hand washed and ready for display.
Stock Number: MS10-46.
£450
| $582 USD | €533 EUR
ANTIQUE ERSARI TURKMEN TORBA OF CLASSIC 'SALOR' ...
Item Ref
H-453
Size: 5ft 1in x 1ft 9in (154 x 54cm)
Antique Ersari Turkmen torba with 'Salor' type design.
Circa 1900.
Torba are shallow wall bags used mainly in tents or yurts for the storage of personal belongings, they were also used to decorate the sides of a camel in a wedding procession. Often only the piled face survives and the plain weave backs have been removed.
This example has a well known design with a central large medallion, this style is found in Ersari, Saryk and Salor weavings.
The torba is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile.
Hand washed and ready for display.
Stock Number: H-453.
Antique Ersari Turkmen torba with 'Salor' type design.
Circa 1900.
Torba are shallow wall bags used mainly in tents or yurts for the storage of personal belongings, they were also used to decorate the sides of a camel in a wedding procession. Often only the piled face survives and the plain weave backs have been removed.
This example has a well known design with a central large medallion, this style is found in Ersari, Saryk and Salor weavings.
The torba is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile.
Hand washed and ready for display.
Stock Number: H-453.
£450
| $582 USD | €533 EUR
ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN 12 GUL TORBA, SUPERB ...
Item Ref
H-062
Size: 3ft 5in x 1ft 3in (113 x 40cm).
Antique Tekke Turkmen 12 gul Torba with outstanding colour, this example is of the classic format for this design, similar to examples that are published in most Turkmen books.
Circa 1850.
This example has fully saturated dyes with vibrant colour. The drawing and spacious feel of the guls is exceptional.
The weave is very fine and the torba has a velvet handle.
The torba is in original condition with slight even wear and full pile.
The torba has been hand washed and is ready for display.
Stock Number: H-062
Antique Tekke Turkmen 12 gul Torba with outstanding colour, this example is of the classic format for this design, similar to examples that are published in most Turkmen books.
Circa 1850.
This example has fully saturated dyes with vibrant colour. The drawing and spacious feel of the guls is exceptional.
The weave is very fine and the torba has a velvet handle.
The torba is in original condition with slight even wear and full pile.
The torba has been hand washed and is ready for display.
Stock Number: H-062
SOLD
ANTIQUE YOMUT TURKMEN ASMALYK, BRIDAL CAMEL DECORATION, ...
Item Ref
H-405
Size: 4ft 2in x 2ft 7in (126 x 78cm).
Antique Yomut Turkmen asmalyk with 'tree' design.
2nd half 19th century.
This superb example of a Yomut Turkmen asmalyk has the very scarce 'tree' design, also known as the 'gapyrga' design.
Asmalyk were used to decorate the flanks of the camels in the Yomut Turkmen wedding procession, they usually formed part of the brides dowry and were woven in pairs. They were prized possessions and often displayed hanging inside the yurt.
The weave is very fine and the asmalyk has a soft floppy handle.
The asmalyk is in original condition with slight even wear and good pile, it retains some of the original tassels.
The asmalyk has been hand washed and is ready for display.
Stock Number: H-405.
Antique Yomut Turkmen asmalyk with 'tree' design.
2nd half 19th century.
This superb example of a Yomut Turkmen asmalyk has the very scarce 'tree' design, also known as the 'gapyrga' design.
Asmalyk were used to decorate the flanks of the camels in the Yomut Turkmen wedding procession, they usually formed part of the brides dowry and were woven in pairs. They were prized possessions and often displayed hanging inside the yurt.
The weave is very fine and the asmalyk has a soft floppy handle.
The asmalyk is in original condition with slight even wear and good pile, it retains some of the original tassels.
The asmalyk has been hand washed and is ready for display.
Stock Number: H-405.
SOLD
ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN CHUVAL, SILK AND COTTON ...
Item Ref
H-283
Size: 3ft 10in x 2ft 6in (118 x 76cm).
Antique Tekke Turkmen chuval with the Salor turreted gul design.
Circa 1825.
The chuval is well drawn with excellent colour. The design is 6 Salor turreted guls of a clear madder red field. The elem panel is the Tekke flowering shrub design. The chuval has cotton and crimson silk highlights through out. The chuval is complete with its original ivory plain weave back.
The chuval is in excellent condition with light even wear and good pile.
The chuval has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.
Stock Number: H-283.
SOLD
ANTIQUE ERSARI TURKMEN TORBA WITH STAR IN ...
Item Ref
H-378
Size: 6ft 0in x 1ft 10in (182 x 55cm)
Antique Ersari Turkmen torba with star in octagon design Of very large size.
Circa 1880.
A very good torba with a well drawn example of this classic Ersari design. The colour is superb with a clear soft red (slightly darker than the images), indigo blues, greens and yellow high lights. The drawing is excellent and the stars all around the sides and ends are very pleasing.
The torba is in excellent condition with very slight wear and good pile, it has a very soft floppy handle.
Hand washed and ready for display. A superb collectible display item.
Stock Number: H-378.
Antique Ersari Turkmen torba with star in octagon design Of very large size.
Circa 1880.
A very good torba with a well drawn example of this classic Ersari design. The colour is superb with a clear soft red (slightly darker than the images), indigo blues, greens and yellow high lights. The drawing is excellent and the stars all around the sides and ends are very pleasing.
The torba is in excellent condition with very slight wear and good pile, it has a very soft floppy handle.
Hand washed and ready for display. A superb collectible display item.
Stock Number: H-378.
SOLD
ANTIQUE YOMUT TURKMEN 9 GUL CHUVAL, EARLY ...
Item Ref
D-0041
Size: 3ft 7in x 2ft 6in (110 x 77cm).
Antique Yomut Turkmen 9 gul chuval of an early date with superb colour.
Early 19th century.
The chuval is very well drawn with 9 large Yomut chuval guls, the minor gul is one of the earliest forms. The ivory ground border design is outstanding. There is a very good light indigo blue used in both the main and minor guls.
Slight wear with medium pile, the chuval retains it un-dyed wool plain weave back.
Hand washed and ready for display.
D-0041.
Antique Yomut Turkmen 9 gul chuval of an early date with superb colour.
Early 19th century.
The chuval is very well drawn with 9 large Yomut chuval guls, the minor gul is one of the earliest forms. The ivory ground border design is outstanding. There is a very good light indigo blue used in both the main and minor guls.
Slight wear with medium pile, the chuval retains it un-dyed wool plain weave back.
Hand washed and ready for display.
D-0041.
SOLD
ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN 6 GUL TORBA, VELVET ...
Item Ref
H-108
Size: 3ft 10in x 1ft 4in (116 x 41cm).
Antique Tekke Turkmen 6 gul Torba with superb colour, this example is of the classic format for this design, similar to examples that are published in most Turkmen books. The drawing of both the major and minor guls is of an early form.
Circa 1850 or earlier.
This example has fully saturated dyes with depth of colour.
The weave is very fine and the torba has a velvet handle.
The torba is in original condition with very slight even wear and full pile, there are a some spots of old moth damage. There are slight losses to the corners as can be seen.
Stock Number: H-108.
Antique Tekke Turkmen 6 gul Torba with superb colour, this example is of the classic format for this design, similar to examples that are published in most Turkmen books. The drawing of both the major and minor guls is of an early form.
Circa 1850 or earlier.
This example has fully saturated dyes with depth of colour.
The weave is very fine and the torba has a velvet handle.
The torba is in original condition with very slight even wear and full pile, there are a some spots of old moth damage. There are slight losses to the corners as can be seen.
Stock Number: H-108.
SOLD
ANTIQUE ERSARI BESHIR TURKMEN CHUVAL WITH IKAT ...
Item Ref
H-097
Size: 4ft 9in x 3ft 2in (145 x 96cm).
Antique Ersari Beshir Turkmen chuval with the ikat design.
Circa 1880.
Superb example with wonderful colours and good drawing, the indigo blues are particularly attractive.
The chuval is in excellent condition with very slight wear and full pile. The chuval has a very soft and floppy handle. There are old hanging rings attached to the top reverse. The are a few traces of old moth damage in the elem.
The chuval has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.
Stock Number: H-097.
Antique Ersari Beshir Turkmen chuval with the ikat design.
Circa 1880.
Superb example with wonderful colours and good drawing, the indigo blues are particularly attractive.
The chuval is in excellent condition with very slight wear and full pile. The chuval has a very soft and floppy handle. There are old hanging rings attached to the top reverse. The are a few traces of old moth damage in the elem.
The chuval has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.
Stock Number: H-097.
SOLD
ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN 6 GUL TORBA, SILK ...
Item Ref
H-010
Size: 3ft 5in x 1ft 3in (104 x 39cm).
Antique Tekke Turkmen 6 gul Torba with crimson silk to the gul centers, this example is of the classic format for this design, similar to examples that are published in most Turkmen books.
Circa 1850.
This example has fully saturated dyes with vibrant colour.
The weave is very fine and the torba has a velvet handle.
The torba is in original condition with slight even wear and full pile in most parts, there are a few spots of old damage. There are slight losses to the sides.
The torba has been hand washed and is ready for display.
Stock Number: H-010
Antique Tekke Turkmen 6 gul Torba with crimson silk to the gul centers, this example is of the classic format for this design, similar to examples that are published in most Turkmen books.
Circa 1850.
This example has fully saturated dyes with vibrant colour.
The weave is very fine and the torba has a velvet handle.
The torba is in original condition with slight even wear and full pile in most parts, there are a few spots of old damage. There are slight losses to the sides.
The torba has been hand washed and is ready for display.
Stock Number: H-010
SOLD
ANTIQUE ERSARI TURKMEN CHUVAL OF LARGE SIZE, ...
Item Ref
D-0639
Size: 5ft 10in x 3ft 4in (178 x 102cm).
Antique Ersari Turkmen chuval of very large size, with unusual turreted gul design.
Late 19th century.
This most unusual and scarce chuval is one of a pair, the design features two large turreted guls surrounded by six chuval guls. There are four half guls at the edges of the chuval. All of the guls contain silk highlights in pink and green silk. The elem is of the small shrub design, or as it is often called 'dancing ladies', this design is found on chuval by both the Ersari and Saryk Turkmen. The chuval is finely woven with excellent wool, it is complete with its original plain weave back. This chuval was without and doubt woven for some one of great importance. possibly a unique pair of chuval and highly collectible. The pair to this item is stock number D-0640. They are priced individually but I would be happy to discuss a special price for the pair.
Outstanding condition with very slight even wear.
Hand washed and ready for display.
D-0639.
Antique Ersari Turkmen chuval of very large size, with unusual turreted gul design.
Late 19th century.
This most unusual and scarce chuval is one of a pair, the design features two large turreted guls surrounded by six chuval guls. There are four half guls at the edges of the chuval. All of the guls contain silk highlights in pink and green silk. The elem is of the small shrub design, or as it is often called 'dancing ladies', this design is found on chuval by both the Ersari and Saryk Turkmen. The chuval is finely woven with excellent wool, it is complete with its original plain weave back. This chuval was without and doubt woven for some one of great importance. possibly a unique pair of chuval and highly collectible. The pair to this item is stock number D-0640. They are priced individually but I would be happy to discuss a special price for the pair.
Outstanding condition with very slight even wear.
Hand washed and ready for display.
D-0639.
SOLD
ANTIQUE ERSARI TURKMEN CHUVAL OF LARGE SIZE, ...
Item Ref
D-0640
Size: 6ft 0in x 3ft 5in (182 x 104cm).
Antique Ersari Turkmen chuval of very large size, with unusual turreted gul design.
Late 19th century.
This most unusual and scarce chuval is one of a pair, the design features two large turreted guls surrounded by six chuval guls. There are four half guls at the edges of the chuval. All of the guls contain silk highlights in pink and green silk. The elem is of the small shrub design, or as it is often called 'dancing ladies', this design is found on chuval by both the Ersari and Saryk Turkmen. The chuval is finely woven with excellent wool, it is complete with its original plain weave back. This chuval was without and doubt woven for some one of great importance. possibly a unique pair of chuval and highly collectible. The pair to this item is stock number D-0639. They are priced individually but I would be happy to discuss a special price for the pair.
Excellent condition with even wear. (this chuval has slightly more wear than its pair).
Hand washed and ready for display.
D-0640.
Antique Ersari Turkmen chuval of very large size, with unusual turreted gul design.
Late 19th century.
This most unusual and scarce chuval is one of a pair, the design features two large turreted guls surrounded by six chuval guls. There are four half guls at the edges of the chuval. All of the guls contain silk highlights in pink and green silk. The elem is of the small shrub design, or as it is often called 'dancing ladies', this design is found on chuval by both the Ersari and Saryk Turkmen. The chuval is finely woven with excellent wool, it is complete with its original plain weave back. This chuval was without and doubt woven for some one of great importance. possibly a unique pair of chuval and highly collectible. The pair to this item is stock number D-0639. They are priced individually but I would be happy to discuss a special price for the pair.
Excellent condition with even wear. (this chuval has slightly more wear than its pair).
Hand washed and ready for display.
D-0640.
SOLD
ANTIQUE BESHIR TURKMEN CHUVAL WITH MINA KHANI ...
Item Ref
R-1797
Size: 6ft 8in x 3ft 6in (202 x 106cm).
Antique Beshir Turkmen chuval with the ‘mina khani’ (many flowers) design.
Late 19th century.
This Beshir chuval is of very large size and would be very suitable for use as a floor rug. The chuval is very well drawn with good colours, note the row of amulets along the top of the chuval and the flowers in the elem.
The chuval is in excellent condition with light even wear and good medium pile.
The chuval has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.
Stock Number: R-1797.
Antique Beshir Turkmen chuval with the ‘mina khani’ (many flowers) design.
Late 19th century.
This Beshir chuval is of very large size and would be very suitable for use as a floor rug. The chuval is very well drawn with good colours, note the row of amulets along the top of the chuval and the flowers in the elem.
The chuval is in excellent condition with light even wear and good medium pile.
The chuval has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.
Stock Number: R-1797.
SOLD
ANTIQUE ERSARI TURKMEN CHUVAL OF SCARCE DESIGN, ...
Item Ref
AOR-073
Size: 4ft 9in x 2ft 11in (145 x 88cm).
Antique Ersari Turkmen chuval with 12 chuval gul design.
1st half 19th century.
The chuval is well drawn with outstanding colour. The design is 12 chuval guls with 6 full minor guls. The elem panel is the Turkmen tree design. Note how the guls at the sides are set in by a few rows of knots from the border as is found in Salor weavings.
There are purple silk highlights to the centre quarters of the chuval guls.
Related example sold at Austrian Auction Company, May 9th 2015, Lot124.
The chuval is in good original condition with even wear and medium / low pile. There are a finger tip size areas of heavier wear. The silk highlights are corroded.
The chuval is clean but i have not washed it, and is ready for use or display with a Velcro hanging strip attached to the reverse top.
Stock Number: AOR-073.
Antique Ersari Turkmen chuval with 12 chuval gul design.
1st half 19th century.
The chuval is well drawn with outstanding colour. The design is 12 chuval guls with 6 full minor guls. The elem panel is the Turkmen tree design. Note how the guls at the sides are set in by a few rows of knots from the border as is found in Salor weavings.
There are purple silk highlights to the centre quarters of the chuval guls.
Related example sold at Austrian Auction Company, May 9th 2015, Lot124.
The chuval is in good original condition with even wear and medium / low pile. There are a finger tip size areas of heavier wear. The silk highlights are corroded.
The chuval is clean but i have not washed it, and is ready for use or display with a Velcro hanging strip attached to the reverse top.
Stock Number: AOR-073.
SOLD
ANTIQUE BESHIR TURKMEN CHUVAL WITH MINA KHANI ...
Item Ref
D-1237
Size: 5ft 1in x 2ft 11in (156 x 89cm).
Antique Beshir Turkmen chuval with the ‘mina khani’ (many flowers) design.
Mid 19th century.
This wonderful old example has large amounts of crimson silk used throughout.
The drawing is excellent and very detailed, the colours are wonderful especially the light blues.
This is a collectable early example.
The chuval is in fair condition with even wear, heavy in places, with medium-low pile.
The chuval has some losses to the sides and ends; it has been conserved by mounting it on a cotton backing.
Stock Number: D-1237.
Antique Beshir Turkmen chuval with the ‘mina khani’ (many flowers) design.
Mid 19th century.
This wonderful old example has large amounts of crimson silk used throughout.
The drawing is excellent and very detailed, the colours are wonderful especially the light blues.
This is a collectable early example.
The chuval is in fair condition with even wear, heavy in places, with medium-low pile.
The chuval has some losses to the sides and ends; it has been conserved by mounting it on a cotton backing.
Stock Number: D-1237.
SOLD
ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN CHUVAL WITH SALOR GULS, ...
Item Ref
MS-075
Size: 4ft 9in x 2ft 6in (144 x 76cm).
Antique Tekke Turkmen chuval with 'Salor' guls.
Circa 1880.
A very good chuval face with well drawn 'Salor' guls, the major gul is the Salor turreted gul and the minor gul is a very well executed version of the Salor minor gul found on both main carpets and chuval.
The chuval has superb colours including large amounts of cochineal dye. The drawing of the shrub design in the elem is very pleasing.
Excellent condition with very slight even wear.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Stock Number: MS-075.
Antique Tekke Turkmen chuval with 'Salor' guls.
Circa 1880.
A very good chuval face with well drawn 'Salor' guls, the major gul is the Salor turreted gul and the minor gul is a very well executed version of the Salor minor gul found on both main carpets and chuval.
The chuval has superb colours including large amounts of cochineal dye. The drawing of the shrub design in the elem is very pleasing.
Excellent condition with very slight even wear.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Stock Number: MS-075.
SOLD
ANTIQUE YOMUT TURKMEN ASMALYK, BRIDAL CAMEL DECORATION, ...
Item Ref
D-1241
Size: 3ft 10in x 2ft 2in (116 x 67cm).
Antique Yomut Turkmen asmalyk with lattice design.
2nd half 19th century.
This superb example of a Yomut Turkmen asmalyk has an ivory ground with a lattice design which contains the erre gul; the range of colours including a soft blue is outstanding. The madder red border is very well drawn and contains the ashik motif.
Asmalyk were used to decorate the flanks of the camels in the Yomut Turkmen wedding procession, they usually formed part of the brides dowry and were woven in pairs.
The weave is very fine and the asmalyk has a soft floppy handle.
The asmalyk is in original condition with slight even wear and good pile.
The asmalyk has been hand washed and is ready for display.
Stock Number: D-1241.
Antique Yomut Turkmen asmalyk with lattice design.
2nd half 19th century.
This superb example of a Yomut Turkmen asmalyk has an ivory ground with a lattice design which contains the erre gul; the range of colours including a soft blue is outstanding. The madder red border is very well drawn and contains the ashik motif.
Asmalyk were used to decorate the flanks of the camels in the Yomut Turkmen wedding procession, they usually formed part of the brides dowry and were woven in pairs.
The weave is very fine and the asmalyk has a soft floppy handle.
The asmalyk is in original condition with slight even wear and good pile.
The asmalyk has been hand washed and is ready for display.
Stock Number: D-1241.
SOLD
ANTIQUE ERSARI TURKMEN 12 GUL CHUVAL, SUPERB ...
Item Ref
H-029
Size: 5ft 1in x 3ft 5in (154 x 103cm).
Antique Ersari Turkmen 12 gul chuval of large size, with superb rich colour. The elem design is a really outstanding flower design.
Circa 1900.
Very well drawn with clear saturated colours
Slight even wear with good pile, very slight losses to the kilim at the base.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
H-029.
Antique Ersari Turkmen 12 gul chuval of large size, with superb rich colour. The elem design is a really outstanding flower design.
Circa 1900.
Very well drawn with clear saturated colours
Slight even wear with good pile, very slight losses to the kilim at the base.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
H-029.
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ANTIQUE BESHIR TURKMEN CHUVAL WITH MINA KHANI ...
Item Ref
R-2715
Size: 5ft 9in x 3ft 4in (174 x 102cm).
Antique Beshir Turkmen chuval with the ‘mina khani’ (many flowers) design.
Late 19th century.
This Beshir chuval is of a good size and would be very suitable for use as a floor rug. The chuval is very well drawn with a clear madder red field, note the row of amulet trees in the elem. Silk in soft pastel colours is used as a highlight in all the flowers. This is a very good example of a Beshir chuval.
The chuval is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile.
The chuval has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.
Stock Number: R-2715.
Antique Beshir Turkmen chuval with the ‘mina khani’ (many flowers) design.
Late 19th century.
This Beshir chuval is of a good size and would be very suitable for use as a floor rug. The chuval is very well drawn with a clear madder red field, note the row of amulet trees in the elem. Silk in soft pastel colours is used as a highlight in all the flowers. This is a very good example of a Beshir chuval.
The chuval is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile.
The chuval has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.
Stock Number: R-2715.
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ANTIQUE BESHIR TURKMEN CHUVAL, MINA KHANI DESIGN ...
Item Ref
H-127
Size: 5ft 4in x 3ft 2in (163 x 95cm).
Antique Beshir Turkmen chuval with the Mina Khani design and silk highlights.
Circa 1880.
Stock number: H-127.
Antique Beshir Turkmen chuval with the Mina Khani design and silk highlights.
Circa 1880.
Stock number: H-127.
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ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN CHUVAL, FINE WEAVE EXCELLENT ...
Item Ref
R-1959
Size: 3ft 11in x 2ft 4in (119 x 71cm).
Antique Tekke Turkmen chuval with the boxed chuval gul design.
Late 19th century.
The chuval is well drawn with excellent colour. The design is 30 small boxes containing chuval guls. The elem panel is the Tekke flowering tree design.
The chuval is in excellent condition with light even wear and good pile.
The chuval has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.
Stock Number: R-1959.
Antique Tekke Turkmen chuval with the boxed chuval gul design.
Late 19th century.
The chuval is well drawn with excellent colour. The design is 30 small boxes containing chuval guls. The elem panel is the Tekke flowering tree design.
The chuval is in excellent condition with light even wear and good pile.
The chuval has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.
Stock Number: R-1959.
SOLD
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