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Antique Tekke Turkmen Chuval Face with Aina Gul Design, Circa 1880 or Earlier.
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Antique Tekke Turkmen Chuval Face with Aina Gul Design, Circa 1880 or Earlier.

19th century
Sold 8 October 2025 · Cotswold Oriental Rugs
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Description

Size: 4ft 0in x 2ft 5in (121 x 74cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen chuval of scarce format with 'Aina' guls.

Circa 1880 or earlier.

An excellent Tekke Turkmen chuval face of very fine weave and scarce design. The main field is filled with 30 aina guls of the chuval gul format; the elem has 30 guls of the diamond design. The main border is of the 'Flag' design or 'Tekbent' design as it is known to the Turkmen, this border is found on early Tekke weavings.

Excellent condition with even wear and medium pile.

Stock Number: D-0597.

Physical Dimensions
Height
121cm (47.64")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Tekke Turkmen Chuval Face to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1083192
Dealers Internal Reference
D-0597
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Description
Size: 4ft 0in x 2ft 5in (121 x 74cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen chuval of scarce format with 'Aina' guls.

Circa 1880 or earlier.

An excellent Tekke Turkmen chuval face of very fine weave and scarce design.

“
The main field is filled with 30 aina guls of the chuval gul format; the elem has 30 guls of the diamond design.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

The main border is of the 'Flag' design or 'Tekbent' design as it is known to the Turkmen, this border is found on early Tekke weavings.

Excellent condition with even wear and medium pile.

Stock Number: D-0597.

Height
121cm (47.64")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Tekke Turkmen Chuval Face to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1083192
Dealers Internal Ref
D-0597
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Archive I An antique Tekke Turkmen chuval face featuring a repeating grid of geometric guls in shades of red, black, and ivory on a deep red field. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Tekke Turkmen Chuval Face with Aina Gul Design, Circa 1880 or Earlier.

Archive II An antique Tekke Turkmen chuval face featuring a repeating grid of geometric guls in shades of red, black, and ivory on a deep red field. View II
Archive III An antique Tekke Turkmen chuval face featuring a repeating grid of geometric guls in shades of red, black, and ivory on a deep red field. View III
Archive IV An antique Tekke Turkmen chuval face featuring a repeating grid of geometric guls in shades of red, black, and ivory on a deep red field. View IV
Archive V An antique Tekke Turkmen chuval face featuring a repeating grid of geometric guls in shades of red, black, and ivory on a deep red field. View V
Archive VI An antique Tekke Turkmen chuval face featuring a repeating grid of geometric guls in shades of red, black, and ivory on a deep red field. View VI
Archive VII An antique Tekke Turkmen chuval face featuring a repeating grid of geometric guls in shades of red, black, and ivory on a deep red field. View VII
Archive VIII An antique Tekke Turkmen chuval face featuring a repeating grid of geometric guls in shades of red, black, and ivory on a deep red field. View VIII
Archive IX An antique Tekke Turkmen chuval face featuring a repeating grid of geometric guls in shades of red, black, and ivory on a deep red field. View IX
Archive X An antique Tekke Turkmen chuval face featuring a repeating grid of geometric guls in shades of red, black, and ivory on a deep red field. View X
Archive XI An antique Tekke Turkmen chuval face featuring a repeating grid of geometric guls in shades of red, black, and ivory on a deep red field. View XI
Archive XII An antique Tekke Turkmen chuval face featuring a repeating grid of geometric guls in shades of red, black, and ivory on a deep red field. View XII
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An antique Tekke Turkmen chuval face featuring a repeating grid of geometric guls in shades of red, black, and ivory on a deep red field.
ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN CHUVAL FACE WITH AINA GUL DESIGN, CIRCA 1880 OR EARLIER.
Ref: SA1083192
An antique Tekke Turkmen chuval face featuring a repeating grid of geometric guls in shades of red, black, and ivory on a deep red field.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • Object[Rugs & Carpets]
  • Period19th century
  • Style[Tribal]
  • Material[Wool, Cotton]
  • Colour[Red]
  • MotifsAina Gul, Geometric lattice, Alem panel
  • SizeH 121 cm (48 in) x W 74 cm (29 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

FAQs

A chuval is a large, finely knotted bag traditionally used by nomadic Turkmen tribes in Central Asia for storing household goods and bedding inside the yurt.

Authentic pieces are crafted from hand-spun sheep wool, often with cotton or silk highlights, dyed using natural vegetable and insect colourants such as madder root.

Identification relies on examining the fine symmetrical knots, distinctive guls (such as the aina gul or gul minti motifs), natural colour variation, and handle of the wool.

Tribal bagfaces can be displayed as small floor pieces in low-traffic zones or mounted securely on a wall as textile art to showcase their intricate geometry.

Preservation involves regular gentle vacuuming with suction only, keeping the textile out of direct sunlight, and consulting a specialist conservator for professional cleaning.
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