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Antique Turkmen Chuval (Storage-bag), Yomut Tribes, Trans-caspian Steppes, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.
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for sale €1,112     $1,207
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Antique Turkmen Chuval (Storage-bag), Yomut Tribes, Trans-caspian Steppes, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.

19th century
Description

This magnificent 19th century Turkmen storage-bag or 'chuval', was made by Yomut tribes in the trans-Caspian steppes. It is in complete, near-perfect condition with its original plain-weave back and tie-cords.

The deeply saturated aubergine-colour field contains 16 Yomut 'guls' or tribal crests with the minor guls highlighted in a beautiful sky-blue. Also, particularly attractive, is the 'elem' or bottom panel, finely decorated in an interlocking diamond design.

Chuvals were originally made in pairs and were utilitarian bags for carrying clothes, pots and pans etc. They were tied to the flanks of the camels during long migrations and when not in use, were stored flat on top of each other in the yurts.

Size: 1.22m x 0.69m (4' 0" x 2' 3")

Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Turkmen Yomut Chuval to the 1880s.

Independent Date Guide ID 08660478
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques Date1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-155 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1880s:
Saturated natural vegetable dyes: indigo blues and madder reds across the wool pile.
Complete plain-weave backing cloth: nomadic storage bag preserved in original full form.
Braided wool ropes on top rim: original camel transport rigging intact.
Traditional Yomut gul motifs: nomadic Central Asian tribal weaving before commercialisation.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
69cm (27.17")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Reference Numbers
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SA1094354
Dealers Internal Reference
BM2208
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Description
This magnificent 19th century Turkmen storage-bag or 'chuval', was made by Yomut tribes in the trans-Caspian steppes. It is in complete, near-perfect condition with its original plain-weave back and tie-cords.
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The deeply saturated aubergine-colour field contains 16 Yomut 'guls' or tribal crests with the minor guls highlighted in a beautiful sky-blue.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Also, particularly attractive, is the 'elem' or bottom panel, finely decorated in an interlocking diamond design.

fig 1. Handwoven antique Turkmen Yomut chuval featuring repeating tribal gul motifs in deep red and brown tones with a patterned lower elem and braided top handles.
fig 1. Antique Turkmen Chuval (Storage-bag), Yomut Tribes, Trans-caspian Steppes, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.

Chuvals were originally made in pairs and were utilitarian bags for carrying clothes, pots and pans etc. They were tied to the flanks of the camels during long migrations and when not in use, were stored flat on top of each other in the yurts.

Size: 1.22m x 0.69m (4' 0" x 2' 3")

Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Turkmen Yomut Chuval to the 1880s.

Independent Date Report ID 08660478
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques dating1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-155 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1880s:
Saturated natural vegetable dyes: indigo blues and madder reds across the wool pile.
Complete plain-weave backing cloth: nomadic storage bag preserved in original full form.
Braided wool ropes on top rim: original camel transport rigging intact.
Traditional Yomut gul motifs: nomadic Central Asian tribal weaving before commercialisation.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
69cm (27.17")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1094354
Dealers Internal Ref
BM2208
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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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets Profile Page

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Handwoven antique Turkmen Yomut chuval featuring repeating tribal gul motifs in deep red and brown tones with a patterned lower elem and braided top handles.
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Archive I Handwoven antique Turkmen Yomut chuval featuring repeating tribal gul motifs in deep red and brown tones with a patterned lower elem and braided top handles.

Antique Turkmen Chuval (Storage-bag), Yomut Tribes, Trans-caspian Steppes, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.

Archive II Handwoven antique Turkmen Yomut chuval featuring repeating tribal gul motifs in deep red and brown tones with a patterned lower elem and braided top handles. View II
Archive III Handwoven antique Turkmen Yomut chuval featuring repeating tribal gul motifs in deep red and brown tones with a patterned lower elem and braided top handles. View III
Archive IV Handwoven antique Turkmen Yomut chuval featuring repeating tribal gul motifs in deep red and brown tones with a patterned lower elem and braided top handles. View IV
Archive V Handwoven antique Turkmen Yomut chuval featuring repeating tribal gul motifs in deep red and brown tones with a patterned lower elem and braided top handles. View V
Archive VI Handwoven antique Turkmen Yomut chuval featuring repeating tribal gul motifs in deep red and brown tones with a patterned lower elem and braided top handles. View VI
Archive VII Handwoven antique Turkmen Yomut chuval featuring repeating tribal gul motifs in deep red and brown tones with a patterned lower elem and braided top handles. View VII
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Telephone 01451 824 447 or 07980 999 114
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North Cotswolds
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/rugmac
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Handwoven antique Turkmen Yomut chuval featuring repeating tribal gul motifs in deep red and brown tones with a patterned lower elem and braided top handles.
Antique Turkmen Chuval (storage-bag), Yomut Tribes, Trans-Caspian Steppes, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.
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Handwoven antique Turkmen Yomut chuval featuring repeating tribal gul motifs in deep red and brown tones with a patterned lower elem and braided top handles.
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  • ObjectTribal Textiles
  • Period19th century
  • StyleCentral Asian Tribal
  • MaterialHand-spun Wool, Natural Dyes
  • ColourDeep Red
  • MotifsYomut gul medallions, Geometric border pattern, Lattice elem skirt, Braided handles
  • SizeH 69 cm (27 in) x W 122 cm (48 in)

This 1880 antique Yomut tribal chuval storage-bag originates from the trans-Caspian steppes of Turkmenistan in Central Asia, made from hand-spun wool and natural dyes in a deep red palette. The visual design includes sixteen Yomut gul medallions across an aubergine-colour field, a geometric border pattern, a lattice elem skirt at the bottom panel, and braided top handles with a plain-weave back and tie-cords. The piece is 69 cm high and 122 cm wide. Today, this textile works well in a home for display on a narrow wall space to bring a Glastonbury Boho design vibe to a living room, hallway or study. Originally utilitarian bags for carrying clothes and pots on camel flanks during migrations and stored flat in yurts, the chuval survives in complete, near-perfect condition.

FAQs

A chuval is a large rectangular storage bag traditionally woven by nomadic Turkmen tribes of Central Asia to store household goods and textiles inside a yurt.

These bags are constructed using hand-spun wool foundation and pile, coloured with natural vegetable dyes, and woven using asymmetric or symmetric knotting techniques.

Authentic pieces display distinct tribal guls, dark red or mahogany colour palettes, geometric border motifs, and a decorated lower section known as an elem.

An antique chuval can be mounted as a decorative wall hanging, stuffed and used as a floor cushion, or draped over furniture to add texture and historical character.

Vacuum gently using suction only without a rotating brush bar, keep away from direct sunlight to prevent colour fading, and consult a professional textile conservator for cleaning.
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