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an outstanding pair of antique tekke turkmen 'kizil' chuval complete with backs circa 1880

Description

Size: 4ft 7in x 2ft 5in (140 x 74cm) each.
A pair of antique Tekke Turkmen 'Kizil' chuval with a traditional banded design in mixed techniques, complete with plain weave backs.
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. 'kizil' translates to red; these chuval are associated with weddings and formed part of the brides dowry, they were prized possessions and passed down through the
family.
This pair are of classic design with very fine decorated bands in pile and flatweave on a madder red ground. These are considered to be the finest knotting of all Tekke weavings. It is rare to find an original pair still complete with their backs.
The chuval are in excellent condition with light even wear, there are some small historic areas of staining from tribal use to the backs. The sides have been strengthened at some time during their use.
Stock Number: D-0989/90.
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Internal Ref: D-0989/90

Dimensions

Height = 140 cm (55")
Width = 74 cm (29")
Depth = 1 cm (1")

AN OUTSTANDING PAIR OF ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN 'KIZIL' CHUVAL, COMPLETE WITH BACKS, CIRCA 1880.

Price

£2,500

| $3,343 USD | €2,929 EUR

Item Ref

D-0989/90

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