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Antique Turkmen Chuval, Ersary Tribes, Middle Amu Darya Region, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Antique Turkmen Chuval, Ersary Tribes, Middle Amu Darya Region, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.

19th century
Description

This large chuval - storage bag - was made by Ersary Turkmen tribes in the middle Amu Darya region of Turkmenistan during the third quarter of the nineteenth century.

Although its flat-woven back was removed at some point in the past, the face of this chuval is in very good complete condition. Originally made in pairs for transporting clothing and other personal belongings, this sadly, is the only one remaining, with no doubt, the other pair to this somewhere out there in the wide world!

The beautiful madder-red ground contains three vertical rows of five Ersary 'guls' (tribal crests) and particularly attractive is the main border with its compartmentalised pattern containing '8-pointed stars' - protective symbols. Note also the interesting change of colour in the 'elem' or skirt, undoubtedly done on purpose by the weaver to highlight the symbolic earthly world.

Size: 0.95m x 1.45m (3' 1" x 4' 9").

Physical Dimensions
Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
145cm (57.09")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Turkmen Chuval Rug to the 1860s.

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SA1075292
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BM2267
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Description
This large chuval - storage bag - was made by Ersary Turkmen tribes in the middle Amu Darya region of Turkmenistan during the third quarter of the nineteenth century.
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Although its flat-woven back was removed at some point in the past, the face of this chuval is in very good complete condition.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Originally made in pairs for transporting clothing and other personal belongings, this sadly, is the only one remaining, with no doubt, the other pair to this somewhere out there in the wide world!

fig 1. A rectangular handwoven antique Turkmen Chuval wool textile featuring geometric red and navy motifs with decorative borders.
fig 1. Antique Turkmen Chuval, Ersary Tribes, Middle Amu Darya Region, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.

The beautiful madder-red ground contains three vertical rows of five Ersary 'guls' (tribal crests) and particularly attractive is the main border with its compartmentalised pattern containing '8-pointed stars' - protective symbols. Note also the interesting change of colour in the 'elem' or skirt, undoubtedly done on purpose by the weaver to highlight the symbolic earthly world.

Size: 0.95m x 1.45m (3' 1" x 4' 9").

Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
145cm (57.09")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Turkmen Chuval Rug to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1075292
Dealers Internal Ref
BM2267
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

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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Archive I A rectangular handwoven antique Turkmen Chuval wool textile featuring geometric red and navy motifs with decorative borders.

Antique Turkmen Chuval, Ersary Tribes, Middle Amu Darya Region, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.

Archive II A rectangular handwoven antique Turkmen Chuval wool textile featuring geometric red and navy motifs with decorative borders. View II
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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A rectangular handwoven antique Turkmen Chuval wool textile featuring geometric red and navy motifs with decorative borders.
Antique Turkmen Chuval, Ersary Tribes, Middle Amu Darya Region, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.
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A rectangular handwoven antique Turkmen Chuval wool textile featuring geometric red and navy motifs with decorative borders.
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A Chuval is a large traditional storage bag woven by nomadic Turkmen tribes, historically used inside dwellings or during migration to store clothing and household goods.

Tribal Chuvals are constructed using hand-spun wool for both the pile and warp/weft foundation, typically dyed with natural plant and insect dyes to achieve rich crimson and navy tones.

Authentic Ersary pieces display distinct geometric guls (tribal crests), heavy wool foundations, deep red palettes, and characteristic patterned lower skirt panels known as elems.

An antique Chuval can be displayed as a wall tapestry, mounted within a frame, or placed on floor surfaces to introduce historical pattern and rich texture to an interior scheme.

Antique wool textiles require gentle vacuuming without a rotating brush, protection from direct sunlight to prevent colour fading, and periodic professional cleaning by a textile restorer.
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