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Yomut Spindle Bag, Central Asia, Circa 1880 50cm X 26cm
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Yomut Spindle Bag, Central Asia, Circa 1880 50cm X 26cm

19th century
Sold 3 April 2025 · Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs
This “Yomut Spindle Bag, Central Asia, Circa 1880 50cm X 26cm” found a buyer.

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The Turkmen weavers in Central Asia are known for their diverse domestic weavings. The format of this piece, known as an 'Igsalyk' or spindle bag, is open to the side, and was hung in the yurt primarily to store items used for wool spinning. This fine example is complete with the original plain weave back and tassels. Generally good condition. A stain to the back. The design on the front is more often seen on Turkmen textiles. Very collectible.

Date of Manufacture

Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs has dated this Antique Yomut Spindle Bag to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1133296
Dealers Internal Reference
CH955
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The Turkmen weavers in Central Asia are known for their diverse domestic weavings.
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The format of this piece, known as an 'Igsalyk' or spindle bag, is open to the side, and was hung in the yurt primarily to store items used for wool spinning.
Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs

This fine example is complete with the original plain weave back and tassels. Generally good condition. A stain to the back. The design on the front is more often seen on Turkmen textiles. Very collectible.

Date of Manufacture

Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs has dated this Antique Yomut Spindle Bag to the 1880s.

Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1133296
Dealers Internal Ref
CH955
Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs
Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2019

Specialist in antique rugs, carpets and textiles from the east and europe. We work with interior designers, clients an.

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Archive I An antique Yomut spindle bag featuring geometric patterns in red, dark blue, and cream wool with tassels along the border. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Yomut Spindle Bag, Central Asia, Circa 1880 50cm X 26cm

Archive II An antique Yomut spindle bag featuring geometric patterns in red, dark blue, and cream wool with tassels along the border. View II
Archive III An antique Yomut spindle bag featuring geometric patterns in red, dark blue, and cream wool with tassels along the border. View III
Archive IV An antique Yomut spindle bag featuring geometric patterns in red, dark blue, and cream wool with tassels along the border. View IV
Archive V An antique Yomut spindle bag featuring geometric patterns in red, dark blue, and cream wool with tassels along the border. View V
Archive VI An antique Yomut spindle bag featuring geometric patterns in red, dark blue, and cream wool with tassels along the border. View VI
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An antique Yomut spindle bag featuring geometric patterns in red, dark blue, and cream wool with tassels along the border.
Yomut Spindle Bag, Central Asia, Circa 1880 50cm x 26cm
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An antique Yomut spindle bag featuring geometric patterns in red, dark blue, and cream wool with tassels along the border.
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  • ObjectTextiles & Rugs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNomadic Tribal
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourRed
  • MotifsGeometric guls, Tassels, Bordertrim, Chevron patterns
  • SizeH 26 cm (10 in) x W 50 cm (20 in)

Yomut spindle bags, often woven by Turkmen nomadic tribes in Central Asia, were traditional utilitarian pouches used to store spinning tools, wool, or spindles during migrations.

These pieces are typically hand-knotted or woven using hand-spun sheeps wool, often utilizing natural plant and insect dyes to achieve deep madder reds, indigos, and ochre tones.

Preservation requires keeping textiles out of direct sunlight to prevent dye fading, maintaining stable humidity levels, and occasionally vacuuming with a low-suction brush attachment through a protective mesh.

These textile pieces can be mounted on linen backing and framed as wall art, or displayed on specialist stands to introduce rich texture and historic character to a room.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural dye abrash, hand-spun wool irregularities, specific tribal guls or motifs, and appropriate wear consistent with nineteenth-century nomadic use.
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