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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 MALAYER RUG WITH CREAM GROUND & ...
Item Ref
H-543
Size: 6ft 8in x 4ft 8in (202 x 141cm).
Antique North West Persian rug from the town of Malayer, the rug has a single medallion design on an ivory ground.
Circa 1900.
This Malayer rug belongs to a well known group of finely woven rug with elongated medallions on a plain ivory ground. The medallion is beautifully drawn with fine detail, note how the corners of the rug are quarter medallions in a darker colour. The field is of a very cream / yellow ivory. The rug has a very soft and warm colour palette. The border is very well drawn and typical of north-west Persian weaving. A very good and decorative example of type.
The rug is in excellent condition with even wear and medium / low pile, there are a few scattered old re-weaves to the field.
The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.
The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.
Stock Number: H-543.
Antique North West Persian rug from the town of Malayer, the rug has a single medallion design on an ivory ground.
Circa 1900.
This Malayer rug belongs to a well known group of finely woven rug with elongated medallions on a plain ivory ground. The medallion is beautifully drawn with fine detail, note how the corners of the rug are quarter medallions in a darker colour. The field is of a very cream / yellow ivory. The rug has a very soft and warm colour palette. The border is very well drawn and typical of north-west Persian weaving. A very good and decorative example of type.
The rug is in excellent condition with even wear and medium / low pile, there are a few scattered old re-weaves to the field.
The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.
The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.
Stock Number: H-543.
£4,250
| $5,493 USD | €5,037 EUR
ANTIQUE MALAYER RUG WITH IVORY GROUND & ...
Item Ref
H-542
Size: 6ft 3in x 4ft 1in (190 x 125cm).
Antique North West Persian rug from the town of Malayer, the rug has a beautiful medallion design on an ivory ground.
Circa 1900/10.
This Malayer rug belongs to a well known group of finely woven rug with elongated medallions on a plain ivory ground. The medallion is beautifully drawn with fine detail, note how the corners of the rug are quarter medallions. The field is filled with 'butterfly' like designs. The rug has a very soft and warm colour palette. A very good and decorative example of type.
The rug is in excellent condition with even wear and medium / low pile, there are a few scattered old re-weaves to the field.
The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.
The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.
Stock Number: H-542.
Antique North West Persian rug from the town of Malayer, the rug has a beautiful medallion design on an ivory ground.
Circa 1900/10.
This Malayer rug belongs to a well known group of finely woven rug with elongated medallions on a plain ivory ground. The medallion is beautifully drawn with fine detail, note how the corners of the rug are quarter medallions. The field is filled with 'butterfly' like designs. The rug has a very soft and warm colour palette. A very good and decorative example of type.
The rug is in excellent condition with even wear and medium / low pile, there are a few scattered old re-weaves to the field.
The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.
The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.
Stock Number: H-542.
£4,250
| $5,493 USD | €5,037 EUR
ANTIQUE TRIBAL KHAMSEH BIRD 'MORGH' RUG, LINKED ...
Item Ref
H-540
Size: 6ft 3in x 4ft 11in (190 x 149cm).
Antique South West Persian Khamseh tribal bird 'morgh' rug of linked medallion design.
Circa 1900.
A classic example of a Khamseh ‘bird’ rug, traditionally this is known as the 'morgh' design; it features birds, usually chickens with their heads down pecking at the ground. this example has two linked medallions on an indigo blue field filled with birds and and totemic devices. The rug is beautifully drawn with every possible part covered with birds and tribal design elements. Note how the lower outer border is of a chevron design, while the other borders are all floral.
The rug is in excellent condition with slight wear and medium pile.
The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.
The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.
Stock Number: H-540.
Antique South West Persian Khamseh tribal bird 'morgh' rug of linked medallion design.
Circa 1900.
A classic example of a Khamseh ‘bird’ rug, traditionally this is known as the 'morgh' design; it features birds, usually chickens with their heads down pecking at the ground. this example has two linked medallions on an indigo blue field filled with birds and and totemic devices. The rug is beautifully drawn with every possible part covered with birds and tribal design elements. Note how the lower outer border is of a chevron design, while the other borders are all floral.
The rug is in excellent condition with slight wear and medium pile.
The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.
The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.
Stock Number: H-540.
£3,250
| $4,200 USD | €3,852 EUR
ANTIQUE TRIBAL KHAMSEH SADDLE BAG (KHORJIN) COMPLETE ...
Item Ref
H-538
Size: 2ft 3in x 2ft 1in (68 x 64cm).
Antique Khorjin (saddle bag) by the Khamseh tribe, complete with plain weave back.
Circa 1900.
The saddle bag has wonderful clear colour and retains the brocaded closing panels and loops at the top. The design is well known but one of the less common. The bag retains its original plain weave back. The bag is half of an original pair of saddle bags, known as a 'half khorjin'.
The bag is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and good pile.
The bag has been hand washed and is ready for display.
Stock Number: H-538.
Antique Khorjin (saddle bag) by the Khamseh tribe, complete with plain weave back.
Circa 1900.
The saddle bag has wonderful clear colour and retains the brocaded closing panels and loops at the top. The design is well known but one of the less common. The bag retains its original plain weave back. The bag is half of an original pair of saddle bags, known as a 'half khorjin'.
The bag is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and good pile.
The bag has been hand washed and is ready for display.
Stock Number: H-538.
£1,250
| $1,615 USD | €1,482 EUR
ANTIQUE FARAGHAN 'CHANTEH' BAG FACE OF SMALL ...
Item Ref
H-537
Size: 1ft 1in x 0ft 11in (33 x 27cm).
Antique Faraghan region chanteh face, chanteh are small vanity bags used for the storage of personal belongings.
Circa 1900.
The bag face has a simple floral shrub design on a orange ground, this stands out against the dark indigo blue. The inner floral border is in a pleasing soft green.
The bag face is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and full pile. A very attractive bag face suitable for display or use on a table top or chest.
The bag face has been hand washed and is ready for display.
Stock Number: H-537.
Antique Faraghan region chanteh face, chanteh are small vanity bags used for the storage of personal belongings.
Circa 1900.
The bag face has a simple floral shrub design on a orange ground, this stands out against the dark indigo blue. The inner floral border is in a pleasing soft green.
The bag face is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and full pile. A very attractive bag face suitable for display or use on a table top or chest.
The bag face has been hand washed and is ready for display.
Stock Number: H-537.
£375
| $485 USD | €444 EUR
ANTIQUE KURDISH SAUJ BULAGH RUG, CAMEL GROUND, ...
Item Ref
H-533
Size: 7ft 1in x 4ft 5in (216 x 134cm).
Antique Kurdish rug with a medallion design on a camel ground.
Circa 1800.
This Kurdish rug belongs to a group of rugs woven in the Kurdish region in the far North-West of Persia, known as Sa'uj Bulagh. This fine example has two and a half medallions on a camel coloured ground, the field is filled with flowers and other tribal design elements. The main border is of a rich mustard yellow, with the meandering leaf design. The inner and outer guards are of small floral rosettes. The rug is soft wool pile on a wool foundation, giving the rug a very soft floppy handle.
The rug is in good condition with even wear and medium pile, slightly lower in places.
The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display, the rug is suitable for normal domestic use.
Stock Number: H-533
Antique Kurdish rug with a medallion design on a camel ground.
Circa 1800.
This Kurdish rug belongs to a group of rugs woven in the Kurdish region in the far North-West of Persia, known as Sa'uj Bulagh. This fine example has two and a half medallions on a camel coloured ground, the field is filled with flowers and other tribal design elements. The main border is of a rich mustard yellow, with the meandering leaf design. The inner and outer guards are of small floral rosettes. The rug is soft wool pile on a wool foundation, giving the rug a very soft floppy handle.
The rug is in good condition with even wear and medium pile, slightly lower in places.
The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display, the rug is suitable for normal domestic use.
Stock Number: H-533
£4,500
| $5,816 USD | €5,333 EUR
ANTIQUE WESTERN AFGHAN TIMURI BALUCH MAIN CARPET, ...
Item Ref
DS-0709
Size: 9ft 6in x 6ft 1in (290 x 185cm).
Antique Timuri Baluch main carpet of small size and classic design.
Circa 1880.
A good example of a Timuri main carpet with the traditional Timuri repeat medallion design. The carpet probably originates from the area around Chakhansur, in Western Afghanistan near the borders with eastern Persia. The carpet is woven in shades of madder red, indigo blue, olive brown and ivory; the overall colour palette is very warm. Note the very long original kilim end finishes in bands of different colours.
The carpet is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile.
Stock Number: DS-0709.
Antique Timuri Baluch main carpet of small size and classic design.
Circa 1880.
A good example of a Timuri main carpet with the traditional Timuri repeat medallion design. The carpet probably originates from the area around Chakhansur, in Western Afghanistan near the borders with eastern Persia. The carpet is woven in shades of madder red, indigo blue, olive brown and ivory; the overall colour palette is very warm. Note the very long original kilim end finishes in bands of different colours.
The carpet is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile.
Stock Number: DS-0709.
£2,500
| $3,231 USD | €2,963 EUR
ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN DOWRY RUG WITH 'AINA' ...
Item Ref
DS-0631
Size: 3ft 3in x 3ft 1in (99 x 93cm).
Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of small square size, these rugs are generally considered to be ‘dowry’ weavings.
Circa 1880 or earlier.
This is an excellent example with the Tekke 'aina gul' design to the field, there are 48 guls on this rug. This design is normally found on small fine weavings such as chuval and torba. The rug is of very fine weave with the design drawn with precise detail, using cochineal dyed wool as a highlight in the guls. Note the very well drawn large elem end panels with large Turkmen tree design.
The rug is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and good pile. The rug is very fine and has a soft floppy handle.
The rug is suitable for light domestic use.
A superb example of Tekke weaving.
Stock Number: DS-0631.
Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of small square size, these rugs are generally considered to be ‘dowry’ weavings.
Circa 1880 or earlier.
This is an excellent example with the Tekke 'aina gul' design to the field, there are 48 guls on this rug. This design is normally found on small fine weavings such as chuval and torba. The rug is of very fine weave with the design drawn with precise detail, using cochineal dyed wool as a highlight in the guls. Note the very well drawn large elem end panels with large Turkmen tree design.
The rug is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and good pile. The rug is very fine and has a soft floppy handle.
The rug is suitable for light domestic use.
A superb example of Tekke weaving.
Stock Number: DS-0631.
£1,750
| $2,262 USD | €2,074 EUR
ANTIQUE TURKESTAN BALUCH PRAYER RUG, REPEAT BOX ...
Item Ref
DS-0501
Size: 4ft 0in x 2ft 10in (145 x 91cm).
Antique Baluch prayer rug possibly by the Baluch tribes of Turkestan.
Circa 1900.
This is a very unusual prayer rug, with the well known box design on a camel coloured ground. The rug is very well drawn with a lot of detail, the knotting is very fine with excellent quality wool. Note the original end finishes with decoration; the use of ivory wool warps is typical of the Turkestan Baluch who have a lot of Turkmen influence in their weaving.
The rug is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and good pile.
The rug is suitable for light domestic use.
Stock Number: DS-0501.
Antique Baluch prayer rug possibly by the Baluch tribes of Turkestan.
Circa 1900.
This is a very unusual prayer rug, with the well known box design on a camel coloured ground. The rug is very well drawn with a lot of detail, the knotting is very fine with excellent quality wool. Note the original end finishes with decoration; the use of ivory wool warps is typical of the Turkestan Baluch who have a lot of Turkmen influence in their weaving.
The rug is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and good pile.
The rug is suitable for light domestic use.
Stock Number: DS-0501.
£1,500
| $1,939 USD | €1,778 EUR
ANTIQUE BALUCH PRAYER RUG, UNUSUAL TREE OF ...
Item Ref
DS-0453
Size: 4ft 9in x 3ft 0in (144 x 91cm).
Antique Baluch camel ground prayer rug with tree of life design.
Circa 1920.
The rug originates from the Khorasan region of Eastern Persia, it has an interesting tree of life design with the upper part in the mihrab changing into a bird head design, this can also be seen in the hand placement areas. Also note the inner border of stars. The rug retains its original long kilim end finishes, decorated with bands of weft work.
The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile.
The rug is suitable for normal domestic floor use.
Stock Number: DS-0453.
Antique Baluch camel ground prayer rug with tree of life design.
Circa 1920.
The rug originates from the Khorasan region of Eastern Persia, it has an interesting tree of life design with the upper part in the mihrab changing into a bird head design, this can also be seen in the hand placement areas. Also note the inner border of stars. The rug retains its original long kilim end finishes, decorated with bands of weft work.
The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile.
The rug is suitable for normal domestic floor use.
Stock Number: DS-0453.
£750
| $969 USD | €889 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 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 TURKMEN BANDED 'DALI' KILIM, VERY FINE ...
Item Ref
D-0330
Size: 9ft 0in x 4ft 11in (275 x 150cm).
Antique Turkmen 'dali' Kilim of very fine weave.
Circa 1900/20.
This is a good example of a fine Turkmen kilim, known as 'dali', this translates to fabric or cloth. This example has good clear colours with a madder red ground, the highlights in the bands are in ivory, greed, orange and blue. Woven on a simple narrow loom, these kilims are usually narrow in width and of long length. These would make a great cover for furniture or a throw to go over a bed, it could be used on the floor with a good underlay.
Good condition, very slight wear.
Stock Number: DS-0330.
Antique Turkmen 'dali' Kilim of very fine weave.
Circa 1900/20.
This is a good example of a fine Turkmen kilim, known as 'dali', this translates to fabric or cloth. This example has good clear colours with a madder red ground, the highlights in the bands are in ivory, greed, orange and blue. Woven on a simple narrow loom, these kilims are usually narrow in width and of long length. These would make a great cover for furniture or a throw to go over a bed, it could be used on the floor with a good underlay.
Good condition, very slight wear.
Stock Number: DS-0330.
£1,250
| $1,615 USD | €1,482 EUR
ANTIQUE CENTRAL ASIAN UZBEK TARTARI 'SAFID' KILIM, ...
Item Ref
DS-0293
Size: 13ft 7in x 5ft 0in (413 x 153cm).
Antique Uzbek Tartari safid (white) kilim with colourful banded design.
Circa 1900/20.
This unusual kilim is from Uzbekistan, from the region near the town of Sar-i-Pul, set in the northern foothills of the Tibandi Turkestan mountain range where the Hazara women are the main source of this Kilim weaving style. Known as safid (white) kilims, due to the large areas of white separated by coloured bands. These kilims were woven on a simple narrow loom, and are usually long and narrow. The white areas are decorated with embroidered designs.
Excellent condition, very slight wear. Note the original knotted end finishes at both ends.
Stock Number: DS-0293.
Antique Uzbek Tartari safid (white) kilim with colourful banded design.
Circa 1900/20.
This unusual kilim is from Uzbekistan, from the region near the town of Sar-i-Pul, set in the northern foothills of the Tibandi Turkestan mountain range where the Hazara women are the main source of this Kilim weaving style. Known as safid (white) kilims, due to the large areas of white separated by coloured bands. These kilims were woven on a simple narrow loom, and are usually long and narrow. The white areas are decorated with embroidered designs.
Excellent condition, very slight wear. Note the original knotted end finishes at both ends.
Stock Number: DS-0293.
£1,500
| $1,939 USD | €1,778 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, 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 CENTRAL ASIAN UZBEK TARTARI 'SAFID' KILIM, ...
Item Ref
DS-0304
Size: 11ft 11in x 4ft 6in (363 x 136cm).
Antique Uzbek Tartari safid (white) kilim with colourful banded design.
Circa 1900/20.
This unusual kilim is from Uzbekistan, from the region near the town of Sar-i-Pul, set in the northern foothills of the Tibandi Turkestan mountain range where the Hazara women are the main source of this Kilim weaving style. Known as safid (white) kilims, due to the large areas of white separated by coloured bands. These kilims were woven on a simple narrow loom, and are usually long and narrow. The white areas are decorated with embroidered designs.
Excellent condition, very slight wear. Note the original knotted end finishes at both ends.
Stock Number: DS-0304.
Antique Uzbek Tartari safid (white) kilim with colourful banded design.
Circa 1900/20.
This unusual kilim is from Uzbekistan, from the region near the town of Sar-i-Pul, set in the northern foothills of the Tibandi Turkestan mountain range where the Hazara women are the main source of this Kilim weaving style. Known as safid (white) kilims, due to the large areas of white separated by coloured bands. These kilims were woven on a simple narrow loom, and are usually long and narrow. The white areas are decorated with embroidered designs.
Excellent condition, very slight wear. Note the original knotted end finishes at both ends.
Stock Number: DS-0304.
£1,500
| $1,939 USD | €1,778 EUR
ANTIQUE KIZIL AYAK TURKMEN MAIN CARPET, EXCELLENT ...
Item Ref
DS-2493
Size: 10ft 6in x 7ft 10in (320 x 238cm).
Antique Kizyl Ayak Ersari Turkmen main carpet with the ‘Tauk nuska’ gul design; each segment of the gul contains two double headed birds or animals with horns.
Circa 1880.
The carpet has a rich red / brown ground colour which sets off the ivory and red guls very well, the border is an interesting variant of a classic Kizyl Ayak design. The carpet is of very fine tight weave with soft glossy wool.
The carpet is in excellent condition with even wear with medium pile.
The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.
Stock Number: DS-2493.
Antique Kizyl Ayak Ersari Turkmen main carpet with the ‘Tauk nuska’ gul design; each segment of the gul contains two double headed birds or animals with horns.
Circa 1880.
The carpet has a rich red / brown ground colour which sets off the ivory and red guls very well, the border is an interesting variant of a classic Kizyl Ayak design. The carpet is of very fine tight weave with soft glossy wool.
The carpet is in excellent condition with even wear with medium pile.
The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.
Stock Number: DS-2493.
£4,500
| $5,816 USD | €5,333 EUR
ANTIQUE KIZIL AYAK TURKMEN AUDIENCE OR MOSQUE ...
Item Ref
D-2428
Size: 24ft 5in x 7ft 3in (745 x 220cm).
Antique Kizil Ayak Turkmen carpet of unusually large size and design.
Circa 1900.
This unusual carpet was made by the Kizil Ayak Turkmen of Northern Afghanistan, the long narrow shape (known as a kelleh) would suggest that it was made as an audience carpet, or commissioned for a specific room in a notable building or even a mosque. The carpet is made up of a design that looks like twelve smaller rugs, these could be prayer niches for a mosque. The design is very unique and I am sure that this carpet was extremely important at the time it was made.
The carpet is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile, this is a superb furnishing carpet that is ideal for a grand entrance hall way. There are one or two very small old historic repairs. The small spot of damage in the end kilim will be repaired.
The carpet is suitable for heavy domestic floor use.
Stock Number: DS-2428.
Antique Kizil Ayak Turkmen carpet of unusually large size and design.
Circa 1900.
This unusual carpet was made by the Kizil Ayak Turkmen of Northern Afghanistan, the long narrow shape (known as a kelleh) would suggest that it was made as an audience carpet, or commissioned for a specific room in a notable building or even a mosque. The carpet is made up of a design that looks like twelve smaller rugs, these could be prayer niches for a mosque. The design is very unique and I am sure that this carpet was extremely important at the time it was made.
The carpet is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile, this is a superb furnishing carpet that is ideal for a grand entrance hall way. There are one or two very small old historic repairs. The small spot of damage in the end kilim will be repaired.
The carpet is suitable for heavy domestic floor use.
Stock Number: DS-2428.
£9,000
| $11,632 USD | €10,667 EUR
ANTIQUE AFGHAN TURKMEN CARPET WITH TRADITIONAL GUL ...
Item Ref
D-1529
Size: 12ft 6in x 9ft 3in (380 x 283cm).
Antique Afghan Ersari Turkmen carpet with traditional Ersari gul design.
Circa 1920.
The carpet has five vertical rows of Ersari octagonal guls; the guls show that the carpet was woven by the Ersari Turkmen in the Andkhoy region of northern Afghanistan. The carpet is of a very pleasing clear madder red colour with the design in indigo blue, black, ivory and burnt orange. The wool is soft and glossy, with a shine.
The carpet is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile, this is a superb furnishing carpet that is ideal for a living or dining room.
The carpet is suitable for heavy domestic floor use.
Stock Number: DS-1529.
Antique Afghan Ersari Turkmen carpet with traditional Ersari gul design.
Circa 1920.
The carpet has five vertical rows of Ersari octagonal guls; the guls show that the carpet was woven by the Ersari Turkmen in the Andkhoy region of northern Afghanistan. The carpet is of a very pleasing clear madder red colour with the design in indigo blue, black, ivory and burnt orange. The wool is soft and glossy, with a shine.
The carpet is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile, this is a superb furnishing carpet that is ideal for a living or dining room.
The carpet is suitable for heavy domestic floor use.
Stock Number: DS-1529.
£3,500
| $4,523 USD | €4,148 EUR
ANTIQUE AFGHAN ERSARI CARPET OR KELLEH OF ...
Item Ref
DS-1342
Size: 17ft 3in x 7ft 4in (527 x 223cm).
Antique Afghan Ersari Turkmen carpet of large size and excellent colour.
Circa 1900.
This unusual carpet was made by the settled Ersari Turkmen of Northern Afghanistan, the long narrow shape (known as a kelleh) would suggest that it was made as an audience carpet, or commissioned for a specific room in a notable building. The carpet has an open field covered with small stars; this is framed by multiple borders in traditional designs. The carpet has a superb colour palette, it glows with a warm burgundy red. Note the original kilim end finishes at both ends.
The carpet is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile, this is a superb furnishing carpet that is ideal for a grand entrance hall way. There are one or two very small old historic repairs.
The carpet is suitable for heavy domestic floor use.
Stock Number: DS-1342.
Antique Afghan Ersari Turkmen carpet of large size and excellent colour.
Circa 1900.
This unusual carpet was made by the settled Ersari Turkmen of Northern Afghanistan, the long narrow shape (known as a kelleh) would suggest that it was made as an audience carpet, or commissioned for a specific room in a notable building. The carpet has an open field covered with small stars; this is framed by multiple borders in traditional designs. The carpet has a superb colour palette, it glows with a warm burgundy red. Note the original kilim end finishes at both ends.
The carpet is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile, this is a superb furnishing carpet that is ideal for a grand entrance hall way. There are one or two very small old historic repairs.
The carpet is suitable for heavy domestic floor use.
Stock Number: DS-1342.
£6,500
| $8,401 USD | €7,704 EUR
ANTIQUE AFGHAN TURKMEN CARPET, TEKKE GUL DESIGN, ...
Item Ref
DS-1464
Size: 12ft 7in x 9ft 10in (330 x 298cm).
Antique Afghan Turkmen carpet with traditional Tekke Turkmen gul design.
Circa 1900.
The carpet has eight vertical rows of Tekke Turkmen style guls; this design of carpet was woven by the settled Turkmen people in the Andkhoy region of northern Afghanistan; the design is mainly associated with the villages of Daulatabad to the south and a number of smaller villages along the road to Mazar-i-Sharif. The carpet is of a very pleasing clear bright madder red colour with the design in indigo blue, ivory and burnt orange. Note the elem panels at each end in traditional Turkmen design. This carpet is unusual in being almost square.
The carpet is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile, this is a superb furnishing carpet that is ideal for a living or dining room.
The carpet is suitable for heavy domestic floor use.
Stock Number: DS-1464.
Antique Afghan Turkmen carpet with traditional Tekke Turkmen gul design.
Circa 1900.
The carpet has eight vertical rows of Tekke Turkmen style guls; this design of carpet was woven by the settled Turkmen people in the Andkhoy region of northern Afghanistan; the design is mainly associated with the villages of Daulatabad to the south and a number of smaller villages along the road to Mazar-i-Sharif. The carpet is of a very pleasing clear bright madder red colour with the design in indigo blue, ivory and burnt orange. Note the elem panels at each end in traditional Turkmen design. This carpet is unusual in being almost square.
The carpet is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile, this is a superb furnishing carpet that is ideal for a living or dining room.
The carpet is suitable for heavy domestic floor use.
Stock Number: DS-1464.
£4,500
| $5,816 USD | €5,333 EUR
ANTIQUE AFGHAN ERSARI TURKMEN CARPET OF EXCEPTIONALLY ...
Item Ref
DS-0756
Size: 20ft 8in x 10ft 5in (630 x 317cm).
Antique Afghan Ersari Turkmen carpet with traditional Ersari large gul design of exceptional large size and quality.
Circa 1900.
The carpet has four vertical rows of thirteen large Ersari octagonal guls; the guls show that the carpet was woven by the Sulayman sub tribe of the Ersari in the Andkhoy region of northern Afghanistan. The carpet is of a superb warm madder red colour with the design in indigo blue. The carpet has multiple borders of traditional designs.
The carpet is of such a large size that it is probable that the carpet was specially commissioned as an audience carpet or for use in a specific room; it is without doubt a very special carpet and was made to the highest possible quality.
The carpet is in near perfect condition with very slight even wear and full pile, note the long original kilims at both ends.
The carpet is suitable for heavy domestic floor use and would grace a large living room or a dining room with a large refectory style table.
Stock Number: DS-0756.
Antique Afghan Ersari Turkmen carpet with traditional Ersari large gul design of exceptional large size and quality.
Circa 1900.
The carpet has four vertical rows of thirteen large Ersari octagonal guls; the guls show that the carpet was woven by the Sulayman sub tribe of the Ersari in the Andkhoy region of northern Afghanistan. The carpet is of a superb warm madder red colour with the design in indigo blue. The carpet has multiple borders of traditional designs.
The carpet is of such a large size that it is probable that the carpet was specially commissioned as an audience carpet or for use in a specific room; it is without doubt a very special carpet and was made to the highest possible quality.
The carpet is in near perfect condition with very slight even wear and full pile, note the long original kilims at both ends.
The carpet is suitable for heavy domestic floor use and would grace a large living room or a dining room with a large refectory style table.
Stock Number: DS-0756.
£9,500
| $12,278 USD | €11,259 EUR
ANTIQUE AFGHAN TURKMEN CARPET, OUTSTANDING HARD WEARING ...
Item Ref
DS-0758
Size: 12ft 7in x 9ft 10in (383 x 300cm).
Antique Afghan Turkmen carpet with traditional Tekke Turkmen gul design.
Circa 1920.
The carpet has seven vertical rows of Tekke Turkmen style guls; this design of carpet was woven by the settled Turkmen people in the Andkhoy region of northern Afghanistan; the design is mainly associated with the villages of Daulatabad to the south and a number of smaller villages along the road to Mazar-i-Sharif. The carpet is of a very pleasing clear madder red colour with the design in indigo blue, ivory and burnt orange. Note the elem panels at each end in traditional Turkmen design.
The carpet is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile, the carpet has a very firm tight weave, this is a superb furnishing carpet that is ideal for a living or dining room.
The carpet is suitable for heavy domestic floor use.
Stock Number: DS-0758.
Antique Afghan Turkmen carpet with traditional Tekke Turkmen gul design.
Circa 1920.
The carpet has seven vertical rows of Tekke Turkmen style guls; this design of carpet was woven by the settled Turkmen people in the Andkhoy region of northern Afghanistan; the design is mainly associated with the villages of Daulatabad to the south and a number of smaller villages along the road to Mazar-i-Sharif. The carpet is of a very pleasing clear madder red colour with the design in indigo blue, ivory and burnt orange. Note the elem panels at each end in traditional Turkmen design.
The carpet is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile, the carpet has a very firm tight weave, this is a superb furnishing carpet that is ideal for a living or dining room.
The carpet is suitable for heavy domestic floor use.
Stock Number: DS-0758.
£4,000
| $5,170 USD | €4,741 EUR
ANTIQUE AFGHAN ERSARI CARPET, TAGHAN SUB TRIBE, ...
Item Ref
DS-0764
Size: 12ft 4in x 8ft 5in (375 x 256cm).
Antique Afghan Ersari Turkmen carpet with traditional Ersari large gul design and unique Taghan tree border.
Circa 1900.
The carpet as two vertical rows of five large Ersari octagonal guls; note the inner main border with the repeat tree design; this is unique to the Taghan sub tribe of the Ersari who settled in Northern Afghanistan. The carpet is of a very pleasing soft warm madder red colour with the design in indigo blue.
The carpet is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile, this is a superb furnishing carpet that is ideal for a living or dining room.
The carpet is suitable for heavy domestic floor use.
Stock Number: DS-0764.
Antique Afghan Ersari Turkmen carpet with traditional Ersari large gul design and unique Taghan tree border.
Circa 1900.
The carpet as two vertical rows of five large Ersari octagonal guls; note the inner main border with the repeat tree design; this is unique to the Taghan sub tribe of the Ersari who settled in Northern Afghanistan. The carpet is of a very pleasing soft warm madder red colour with the design in indigo blue.
The carpet is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile, this is a superb furnishing carpet that is ideal for a living or dining room.
The carpet is suitable for heavy domestic floor use.
Stock Number: DS-0764.
£4,500
| $5,816 USD | €5,333 EUR
ANTIQUE AFGHAN ERSARI CARPET, SUPERB WARM RED ...
Item Ref
DS-0734
Size: 12ft 10in x 10ft 5in (390 x 317cm).
Antique Afghan Ersari Turkmen carpet with traditional Ersari large gul design.
Circa 1900.
The carpet has four vertical rows of eight large Ersari octagonal guls; the guls show that the carpet was woven by the Sulayman sub tribe of the Ersari in the Andkhoy region of northern Afghanistan. The carpet is of a very pleasing soft warm madder red colour with the design in indigo blue.
The carpet is in excellent condition with even wear and medium pile, this is a superb furnishing carpet that is ideal for a living or dining room.
The carpet is suitable for heavy domestic floor use.
Stock Number: DS-0734.
Antique Afghan Ersari Turkmen carpet with traditional Ersari large gul design.
Circa 1900.
The carpet has four vertical rows of eight large Ersari octagonal guls; the guls show that the carpet was woven by the Sulayman sub tribe of the Ersari in the Andkhoy region of northern Afghanistan. The carpet is of a very pleasing soft warm madder red colour with the design in indigo blue.
The carpet is in excellent condition with even wear and medium pile, this is a superb furnishing carpet that is ideal for a living or dining room.
The carpet is suitable for heavy domestic floor use.
Stock Number: DS-0734.
£4,000
| $5,170 USD | €4,741 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 AFGHAN SULAYMAN ERSARI TURKMEN CARPET, NORTHERN ...
Item Ref
DS-0701
Size: 8ft 5in x 6ft 3in (257 x 190cm).
Antique Afghan carpet with traditional Ersari design, this carpet has superb colour with a very good warm copper field. The carpet has two rows of four large guls.
Circa 1900.
The carpet is of a very useful small size and was woven by Ersari weavers of the Sulayman sub tribe in Northern Afghan Turkestan. The large guls contain a unique design, some call it a tree, whilst the Turkmen refer to it as a rib or spine design. This example has superb colour in warm copper tones and burnt orange.
The carpet is in excellent condition with very slight wear and good pile.
The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.
Stock Number: DS-0701.
Antique Afghan carpet with traditional Ersari design, this carpet has superb colour with a very good warm copper field. The carpet has two rows of four large guls.
Circa 1900.
The carpet is of a very useful small size and was woven by Ersari weavers of the Sulayman sub tribe in Northern Afghan Turkestan. The large guls contain a unique design, some call it a tree, whilst the Turkmen refer to it as a rib or spine design. This example has superb colour in warm copper tones and burnt orange.
The carpet is in excellent condition with very slight wear and good pile.
The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.
Stock Number: DS-0701.
£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
ANTIQUE BALUCH MAIN CARPET, SUPERB EARLY EXAMPLE, ...
Item Ref
DS-0714
Size: 11ft 9in x 6ft 7in (357 x 200cm).
Antique Timuri or Baluch main carpet, with superb colour and kilim ends with chevron design.
Circa 1860/70.
A good main carpet with classic repeat 'tree of life' design, this is known as 'kalam donneh' or 'pencil box' design in Afghanistan. The border is of the meandering vine design. The rug has excellent colour with a warm madder red along with indigo blue and aubergine. Good complete long kilim ends with chevron design decorated with a band of weft work.
The rug is in fair condition with wear, heavy in places as can be seen in the images, there are also some historic old repairs.
The rug is suitable for light domestic use. A Timuri / Baluch main carpet of good age with superb colour.
Stock Number: DS-0714.
Antique Timuri or Baluch main carpet, with superb colour and kilim ends with chevron design.
Circa 1860/70.
A good main carpet with classic repeat 'tree of life' design, this is known as 'kalam donneh' or 'pencil box' design in Afghanistan. The border is of the meandering vine design. The rug has excellent colour with a warm madder red along with indigo blue and aubergine. Good complete long kilim ends with chevron design decorated with a band of weft work.
The rug is in fair condition with wear, heavy in places as can be seen in the images, there are also some historic old repairs.
The rug is suitable for light domestic use. A Timuri / Baluch main carpet of good age with superb colour.
Stock Number: DS-0714.
£2,000
| $2,585 USD | €2,370 EUR
ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN WEDDING DOWRY RUG, 'AINA ...
Item Ref
DS-0426
Size: 3ft 3in x 3ft 1in (100 x 95cm).
Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of small square size, these rugs are generally considered to be ‘dowry’ weavings.
Circa 1880.
This is an good example with the Tekke 'aina gul' design to the field. This design is normally found on small fine weavings such as chuval and torba. The rug is of very fine weave with the design drawn with precise detail. 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. Note the very well drawn large elem end panels with the Turkmen tree design.
The rug is in good condition with even wear and medium pile.
The rug is suitable for light domestic use.
Stock Number: DS-0426.
Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of small square size, these rugs are generally considered to be ‘dowry’ weavings.
Circa 1880.
This is an good example with the Tekke 'aina gul' design to the field. This design is normally found on small fine weavings such as chuval and torba. The rug is of very fine weave with the design drawn with precise detail. 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. Note the very well drawn large elem end panels with the Turkmen tree design.
The rug is in good condition with even wear and medium pile.
The rug is suitable for light domestic use.
Stock Number: DS-0426.
£950
| $1,228 USD | €1,126 EUR
ANTIQUE ERSARI TURKMEN DIP KHALI DOWRY RUG ...
Item Ref
DS-0579
Size: 5ft 2in x 3ft 6in (157 x 107cm).
Antique Ersari Turkmen rug of excellent design and colour, fine weave and small size; the rug is of a soft red colour with a superb green used through out. This small size of rug is known as 'dip khali'.
Circa 1880.
The rug has a compartment design with each row having 3 compartments with the exception of the 1st row which has 4. The border is the well known Turkmen sun burst and star design.
The rug is of a fine weave with very good soft wool and excellent colour.
The rug is in excellent condition with very slight wear and good pile.
The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.
Stock Number: DS-0579.
Antique Ersari Turkmen rug of excellent design and colour, fine weave and small size; the rug is of a soft red colour with a superb green used through out. This small size of rug is known as 'dip khali'.
Circa 1880.
The rug has a compartment design with each row having 3 compartments with the exception of the 1st row which has 4. The border is the well known Turkmen sun burst and star design.
The rug is of a fine weave with very good soft wool and excellent colour.
The rug is in excellent condition with very slight wear and good pile.
The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.
Stock Number: DS-0579.
£2,000
| $2,585 USD | €2,370 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 CAUCASIAN KARABAGH REGION 3 MEDALLION KAZAK, ...
Item Ref
H-534
Size: 8ft 2in x 4ft 9in (250 x 145cm).
Antique South Caucasian Karabagh Kazak rug with triple medallion and a Kufic style border.
Circa 1900.
A good example of the traditional Karabagh region Kazak rug with three medallions. Many consider the medallions to be Turkmen inspired, but there are also links to the Caucasian 'dragon' rugs and the Chelaberd (eagle) Kazak rugs. The large medallions are well drawn and are on a soft terracotta field, this contains many tribal design elements including birds, animals, stars, everlasting knots and other tribal devices. The large ivory ground border is a variation of the Kufic design, notice how the colours change in the border at the lower end.
The rug is in good condition with even wear and good pile, there are a couple of fingertip spots of heavier wear.
The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.
The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.
Stock Number: H-534.
Antique South Caucasian Karabagh Kazak rug with triple medallion and a Kufic style border.
Circa 1900.
A good example of the traditional Karabagh region Kazak rug with three medallions. Many consider the medallions to be Turkmen inspired, but there are also links to the Caucasian 'dragon' rugs and the Chelaberd (eagle) Kazak rugs. The large medallions are well drawn and are on a soft terracotta field, this contains many tribal design elements including birds, animals, stars, everlasting knots and other tribal devices. The large ivory ground border is a variation of the Kufic design, notice how the colours change in the border at the lower end.
The rug is in good condition with even wear and good pile, there are a couple of fingertip spots of heavier wear.
The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.
The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.
Stock Number: H-534.
£2,500
| $3,231 USD | €2,963 EUR
ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN ARMENIAN ERIVAN RUG, CLASSIC TRIPLE ...
Item Ref
R-2686
Size: 5ft 4in x 3ft 7in (163 x 109cm).
Antique Armenian Erivan / Yerevan rug with traditional lobbed medallion design on a indigo blue ground.
Circa 1920.
A good small Erivan rug with a triple lobbed medallion design on a indigo blue field. This style of medallion is unique to the Erivan region, and related to medallion styles found also in the Karabagh region. The field is filled with flower heads and other devices including some crosses. Note the bee's or butterflies in the four corners. The ivory ground main border is of a traditional Caucasian meandering leaf design.
The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile.
The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.
The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.
Stock Number: R-2686
Antique Armenian Erivan / Yerevan rug with traditional lobbed medallion design on a indigo blue ground.
Circa 1920.
A good small Erivan rug with a triple lobbed medallion design on a indigo blue field. This style of medallion is unique to the Erivan region, and related to medallion styles found also in the Karabagh region. The field is filled with flower heads and other devices including some crosses. Note the bee's or butterflies in the four corners. The ivory ground main border is of a traditional Caucasian meandering leaf design.
The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile.
The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.
The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.
Stock Number: R-2686
£3,250
| $4,200 USD | €3,852 EUR
ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN SHIRVAN RUG WITH MANY INTERESTING ...
Item Ref
R-2678
Size: 6ft 8in x 4ft 4in (202 x 131cm).
Antique Caucasian Shirvan region rug with interesting design influences.
Circa 1900.
A very good Shirvan rug that draws on design influences from a number of regions throughout the Caucasus, The two linked medallions outlined in red bear a resemblance to a well known group of rugs from the Karabagh. The large peacock like birds are normally associated with the Akstafa region; the drawing in the field, including a rider on a horse is often found in rugs from Gendje. The main border design is typically associated with Shirvan weaving. A very attractive rug that would make a great study item.
The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile.
The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.
The rug is suitable for light domestic use.
Stock Number: R-2678.
Antique Caucasian Shirvan region rug with interesting design influences.
Circa 1900.
A very good Shirvan rug that draws on design influences from a number of regions throughout the Caucasus, The two linked medallions outlined in red bear a resemblance to a well known group of rugs from the Karabagh. The large peacock like birds are normally associated with the Akstafa region; the drawing in the field, including a rider on a horse is often found in rugs from Gendje. The main border design is typically associated with Shirvan weaving. A very attractive rug that would make a great study item.
The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile.
The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.
The rug is suitable for light domestic use.
Stock Number: R-2678.
£6,750
| $8,724 USD | €8,000 EUR
ANTIQUE YOMUT TURKMEN 'KAP' OR MAFRASH SMALL ...
Item Ref
D-0085
Size: 2ft 4in x 1ft 2in (70x 36cm).
Antique Yomut Turkmen 'kap' or mafrash, small storage bag, complete with plain weave back.
Circa 1880.
This small Yomut Turkmen bag known as a 'kap' or mafrash, was used for keeping personal belongings in, it was usually hung up inside the yurt. This example is of a scarce square lattice design, only a few examples of this design are recorded.
The bag is in excellent condition with even wear and medium pile, the original ivory plain weave back is in excellent condition.
Stock Number: D-0085.
Antique Yomut Turkmen 'kap' or mafrash, small storage bag, complete with plain weave back.
Circa 1880.
This small Yomut Turkmen bag known as a 'kap' or mafrash, was used for keeping personal belongings in, it was usually hung up inside the yurt. This example is of a scarce square lattice design, only a few examples of this design are recorded.
The bag is in excellent condition with even wear and medium pile, the original ivory plain weave back is in excellent condition.
Stock Number: D-0085.
SOLD
ANTIQUE YOMUT TURKMEN PAIR OF 'KAP' SMALL ...
Item Ref
D-0086/7
Size: 1ft 3in x 9in (37 x 22cm) each bag.
Antique Yomut Turkmen pair of 'kap' small storage bags, complete with plain weave backs.
Circa 1880.
This is a very scarce pair of Yomut Turkmen kap, single examples can be found but I have never come across a surviving pair. These very small bags were used for storing prized personal belongings, it is also suggested that they could have been used to store tobacco. This is a distinct possibility as both of these bags have discolouration to the inside, possibly caused by tobacco. The design is known as 'square in diamond' with the small squares on an ivory ground within a diamond lattice. The bags both have plain weave backs in ivory, although these are slightly smoked and discoloured through tribal use. The bags are open at the top and are original and intact in every way.
The bags is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and medium pile, there is very slight colour transfer from the red to the ivory in a few places. One of the bags has a small old repair to the back, as can be seen in the image of the backs.
The quoted price is for the pair.
Stock Number: D-0086/7.
Antique Yomut Turkmen pair of 'kap' small storage bags, complete with plain weave backs.
Circa 1880.
This is a very scarce pair of Yomut Turkmen kap, single examples can be found but I have never come across a surviving pair. These very small bags were used for storing prized personal belongings, it is also suggested that they could have been used to store tobacco. This is a distinct possibility as both of these bags have discolouration to the inside, possibly caused by tobacco. The design is known as 'square in diamond' with the small squares on an ivory ground within a diamond lattice. The bags both have plain weave backs in ivory, although these are slightly smoked and discoloured through tribal use. The bags are open at the top and are original and intact in every way.
The bags is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and medium pile, there is very slight colour transfer from the red to the ivory in a few places. One of the bags has a small old repair to the back, as can be seen in the image of the backs.
The quoted price is for the pair.
Stock Number: D-0086/7.
SOLD
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