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Antique Turkmen Chuval, Arabachi Tribe, East Bank of the Amu Darya, South of Bukhara, Turkmenistan.
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Antique Turkmen Chuval, Arabachi Tribe, East Bank of the Amu Darya, South of Bukhara, Turkmenistan.

19th century
Sold 15 October 2024 · Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Made during the early 19th century by the Arabachi Turkmen, this very rare and beautiful chuval-face is in very good condition, albeit with the loss of the lower elem. This is a classic Arabachi chuval with a single row of three guls flanked by a row of half guls, top and bottom quartered in ivory and red-orange.

The Arabachi inhabited the east bank of the Oxus (Amu Darya) which is south of Bukhara, and were one of the oldest Turkmen tribes who today, have virtually disappeared.

This is a very collectible weaving of which very few appear on the world market these days.

Size: 1.43m x 0.68m (4' 8" x 2' 3").

Physical Dimensions
Height
68cm (26.77")
Width
143cm (56.30")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Turkmen Chuval to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1099089
Dealers Internal Reference
BM/RB1
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Description
Made during the early 19th century by the Arabachi Turkmen, this very rare and beautiful chuval-face is in very good condition, albeit with the loss of the lower elem.
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This is a classic Arabachi chuval with a single row of three guls flanked by a row of half guls, top and bottom quartered in ivory and red-orange.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
fig 1. An antique handknotted Turkmen chuval featuring a repeating geometric gul pattern in shades of red, ivory, and dark blue on a madder red field.
fig 1. Antique Turkmen Chuval, Arabachi Tribe, East Bank of the Amu Darya, South of Bukhara, Turkmenistan.

The Arabachi inhabited the east bank of the Oxus (Amu Darya) which is south of Bukhara, and were one of the oldest Turkmen tribes who today, have virtually disappeared.

This is a very collectible weaving of which very few appear on the world market these days.

Size: 1.43m x 0.68m (4' 8" x 2' 3").

Height
68cm (26.77")
Width
143cm (56.30")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Turkmen Chuval to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1099089
Dealers Internal Ref
BM/RB1
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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An antique handknotted Turkmen chuval featuring a repeating geometric gul pattern in shades of red, ivory, and dark blue on a madder red field. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique handknotted Turkmen chuval featuring a repeating geometric gul pattern in shades of red, ivory, and dark blue on a madder red field. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Turkmen Chuval, Arabachi Tribe, East Bank of the Amu Darya, South of Bukhara, Turkmenistan.

Archive II An antique handknotted Turkmen chuval featuring a repeating geometric gul pattern in shades of red, ivory, and dark blue on a madder red field. View II
Archive III An antique handknotted Turkmen chuval featuring a repeating geometric gul pattern in shades of red, ivory, and dark blue on a madder red field. View III
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Telephone 01451 824 447 or 07980 999 114
Location
North Cotswolds
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/rugmac
Verified Since Oct 2011
Items For Sale 112
Items Sold 1,075
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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An antique handknotted Turkmen chuval featuring a repeating geometric gul pattern in shades of red, ivory, and dark blue on a madder red field.
Antique Turkmen Chuval, Arabachi Tribe, East Bank of the Amu Darya, South of Bukhara, Turkmenistan.
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An antique handknotted Turkmen chuval featuring a repeating geometric gul pattern in shades of red, ivory, and dark blue on a madder red field.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTribal Rugs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleTribal Nomadic
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourRed
  • MotifsGuls, Geometric borders, Repeated medallions
  • SizeH 68 cm (27 in) x W 143 cm (56 in)

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A chuval is a large, face-woven bag traditionally produced by Turkmen nomadic tribes in Central Asia, used primarily for household storage inside a yurt.

These pieces are typically handknotted from locally sourced sheeps wool using natural vegetable and insect-derived dyes, resulting in rich, saturated colour palettes.

Authentication relies on examining the density of the knotting, the specific structural characteristics of the wool foundation, natural dye variations, and traditional tribal motifs such as guls.

An antique tribal rug functions well as a focal point in both minimalist and eclectic spaces, adding texture, warmth, and historical depth to modern flooring.

Preservation requires regular gentle vacuuming without a beater bar, keeping the textile out of direct sunlight to prevent fading, and ensuring proper ventilation to avoid moisture accumulation.
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