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Antique Yomut Turkmen Horse Cover / Blanket, Scarce Ceremonial Item, Circa 1890.
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Antique Yomut Turkmen Horse Cover / Blanket, Scarce Ceremonial Item, Circa 1890.

19th century
Description

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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
150cm (59.06")
Width
131cm (51.57")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Yomut Turkmen Horse Cover to the 1890s.

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SA1080642
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DS-0547
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Description
Size: 4ft 11inx 4ft 4in (150 x 131cm) excluding tassels.

Antique Yomut Turkmen tribal ceremonial horse cover.

Circa 1890.

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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.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

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.

fig 1. An antique Yomut Turkmen handwoven wool horse cover with vertical geometric stripes in dark blue, ivory, and terracotta red, edged with fringe trim.
fig 1. Antique Yomut Turkmen Horse Cover / Blanket, Scarce Ceremonial Item, Circa 1890.

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.

Height
150cm (59.06")
Width
131cm (51.57")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Yomut Turkmen Horse Cover to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1080642
Dealers Internal Ref
DS-0547
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Archive I An antique Yomut Turkmen handwoven wool horse cover with vertical geometric stripes in dark blue, ivory, and terracotta red, edged with fringe trim.

Antique Yomut Turkmen Horse Cover / Blanket, Scarce Ceremonial Item, Circa 1890.

Archive II An antique Yomut Turkmen handwoven wool horse cover with vertical geometric stripes in dark blue, ivory, and terracotta red, edged with fringe trim. View II
Archive III An antique Yomut Turkmen handwoven wool horse cover with vertical geometric stripes in dark blue, ivory, and terracotta red, edged with fringe trim. View III
Archive IV An antique Yomut Turkmen handwoven wool horse cover with vertical geometric stripes in dark blue, ivory, and terracotta red, edged with fringe trim. View IV
Archive V An antique Yomut Turkmen handwoven wool horse cover with vertical geometric stripes in dark blue, ivory, and terracotta red, edged with fringe trim. View V
Archive VI An antique Yomut Turkmen handwoven wool horse cover with vertical geometric stripes in dark blue, ivory, and terracotta red, edged with fringe trim. View VI
Archive VII An antique Yomut Turkmen handwoven wool horse cover with vertical geometric stripes in dark blue, ivory, and terracotta red, edged with fringe trim. View VII
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Archive XII An antique Yomut Turkmen handwoven wool horse cover with vertical geometric stripes in dark blue, ivory, and terracotta red, edged with fringe trim. View XII
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An antique Yomut Turkmen handwoven wool horse cover with vertical geometric stripes in dark blue, ivory, and terracotta red, edged with fringe trim.
ANTIQUE YOMUT TURKMEN HORSE COVER / BLANKET, SCARCE CEREMONIAL ITEM, CIRCA 1890.
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An antique Yomut Turkmen handwoven wool horse cover with vertical geometric stripes in dark blue, ivory, and terracotta red, edged with fringe trim.
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Yomut Turkmen horse covers, historically known as at-khelyi, were crafted by nomadic Turkmen tribes in Central Asia during the 19th and early 20th centuries. These tailored textiles were designed specifically for horses during ceremonial occasions, weddings, and tribal processions to signify status and honour.

Traditional Turkmen horse trappings were handwoven using locally sourced hand-spun sheeps wool for both the warp and pile. Natural vegetable and mineral dyes created rich terracotta reds, indigo blues, and madder tones, often trimmed with woollen tassels and cotton details.

Authentic 19th-century Turkmen textiles exhibit soft, hand-spun wool and natural dye colour variations known as abrash. Look for distinct tribal motifs such as geometric vertical stripes or gols, finely hand-twisted fringe borders, and tailored shaping designed to fit horse saddles or necks.

Antique horse blankets are frequently mounted on linen backgrounds or suspended from wooden rods to serve as dramatic wall art. Their unique shape and geometric patterns also allow them to be draped over bench backs, consoles, or decorative display ladders.

Preserve antique wool textiles by keeping them out of direct sunlight to prevent colour fading and maintaining low relative humidity to prevent mould. Regular gentle suction with a soft brush attachment removes dust, while professional conservation cleaning is recommended for delicate or historic pieces.
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