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Chuvals were originally made in pairs and were utilitarian bags for carrying clothes, pots and pans etc.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'')
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Internal Reference: BM2097
Antique Number: SA1094354
Dateline of this antique is 1880
Height is 69cm (27.2inches)
Width is 122cm (48.0inches)
Depth is 0cm (0.0inches)
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