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Antique Tekke Turkmen Chuval Face with Six 'Salor' Guls, Circa 1890.
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Antique Tekke Turkmen Chuval Face with Six 'Salor' Guls, Circa 1890.

19th century
Sold 13 March 2025 · Cotswold Oriental Rugs
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Description

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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
152cm (59.84")
Width
77cm (30.31")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Turkmen Chuval Face to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1079623
Dealers Internal Reference
D-0008
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Description
Size: 5ft 0in x 2ft 6in (152 x 77cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen chuval face with six 'Salor' turreted guls.

Circa 1890.

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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.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

They were usually woven in pairs.

fig 1. An antique rectangular Turkmen chuval face featuring six octagonal guls in a rich red field surrounded by geometric borders.
fig 1. Antique Tekke Turkmen Chuval Face with Six 'Salor' Guls, Circa 1890.

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.

Height
152cm (59.84")
Width
77cm (30.31")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Turkmen Chuval Face to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1079623
Dealers Internal Ref
D-0008
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Archive I An antique rectangular Turkmen chuval face featuring six octagonal guls in a rich red field surrounded by geometric borders. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Tekke Turkmen Chuval Face with Six 'Salor' Guls, Circa 1890.

Archive II An antique rectangular Turkmen chuval face featuring six octagonal guls in a rich red field surrounded by geometric borders. View II
Archive III An antique rectangular Turkmen chuval face featuring six octagonal guls in a rich red field surrounded by geometric borders. View III
Archive IV An antique rectangular Turkmen chuval face featuring six octagonal guls in a rich red field surrounded by geometric borders. View IV
Archive V An antique rectangular Turkmen chuval face featuring six octagonal guls in a rich red field surrounded by geometric borders. View V
Archive VI An antique rectangular Turkmen chuval face featuring six octagonal guls in a rich red field surrounded by geometric borders. View VI
Archive VII An antique rectangular Turkmen chuval face featuring six octagonal guls in a rich red field surrounded by geometric borders. View VII
Archive VIII An antique rectangular Turkmen chuval face featuring six octagonal guls in a rich red field surrounded by geometric borders. View VIII
Archive IX An antique rectangular Turkmen chuval face featuring six octagonal guls in a rich red field surrounded by geometric borders. View IX
Archive X An antique rectangular Turkmen chuval face featuring six octagonal guls in a rich red field surrounded by geometric borders. View X
Archive XI An antique rectangular Turkmen chuval face featuring six octagonal guls in a rich red field surrounded by geometric borders. View XI
Archive XII An antique rectangular Turkmen chuval face featuring six octagonal guls in a rich red field surrounded by geometric borders. View XII
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An antique rectangular Turkmen chuval face featuring six octagonal guls in a rich red field surrounded by geometric borders.
ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN CHUVAL FACE WITH SIX 'SALOR' GULS, CIRCA 1890.
Ref: SA1079623
An antique rectangular Turkmen chuval face featuring six octagonal guls in a rich red field surrounded by geometric borders.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectRug
  • Period19th century
  • StyleTribal Nomadic
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourRed
  • MotifsSalor guls, Octagonal medallions, Geometric borders
  • SizeH 152 cm (60 in) x W 77 cm (30 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

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A chuval is a large, flat-woven or pile-knotted storage bag traditionally used by nomadic Turkmen tribes in Central Asia to store household goods inside a yurt.

Authentic pieces were hand-knotted using hand-spun wool for the pile and foundation, often incorporating natural dyes derived from madder root to achieve distinct red hues.

Authentication involves examining the knot density, natural colour variations known as abrage, the specific structure of the wool, and traditional motifs such as guls.

These textiles add rich texture and warmth when placed on hardwood floors, used as wall hangings, or layered over larger neutral-toned carpets to create visual depth.

Preservation requires regular gentle vacuuming without a beater bar, keeping them out of direct sunlight to prevent fading, and professional washing by a specialist in antique textiles.
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