Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this piece to the 1860s.
The smaller, medium-size asmalyks like this one, were simply draped over the bride's tent on top of the wedding camel, representing part of her dowry. This stunning asmalyk was made during the mid nineteenth century by a young Yomut Turkmen girl and is complete with braided hanging cords and tassels.
Size: 45cm x 25cm (1' 6" x 10") excluding tassels.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this piece to the 1860s.
Dealing in antique and old tribal rugs, dowry weavings and decorative carpets from the near east and central asia since 1979.
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