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An Outstanding Pair of Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Kizil' Chuval, Complete with Backs, Circa 1880.
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An Outstanding Pair of Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Kizil' Chuval, Complete with Backs, Circa 1880.

19th century
Description

Size: 4ft 7in x 2ft 5in (140 x 74cm) each.

A pair of antique Tekke Turkmen 'Kizil' chuval with a traditional banded design in mixed techniques, complete with plain weave backs.

Circa 1880.

Chuval are storage bags used by the Turkmen nomads for the storage of personal items inside the yurt and also for the transport of goods on the backs of camels or horses. They were usually woven in pairs. 'kizil' translates to red; these chuval are associated with weddings and formed part of the brides dowry, they were prized possessions and passed down through the

family.

This pair are of classic design with very fine decorated bands in pile and flatweave on a madder red ground. These are considered to be the finest knotting of all Tekke weavings. It is rare to find an original pair still complete with their backs.

The chuval are in excellent condition with light even wear, there are some small historic areas of staining from tribal use to the backs. The sides have been strengthened at some time during their use.

Stock Number: D-0989/90.

Physical Dimensions
Height
140cm (55.12")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

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

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SA1135974
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D-0989/90
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Size: 4ft 7in x 2ft 5in (140 x 74cm) each.
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A pair of antique Tekke Turkmen 'Kizil' chuval with a traditional banded design in mixed techniques, complete with plain weave backs.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

Circa 1880.

Chuval are storage bags used by the Turkmen nomads for the storage of personal items inside the yurt and also for the transport of goods on the backs of camels or horses. They were usually woven in pairs. 'kizil' translates to red; these chuval are associated with weddings and formed part of the brides dowry, they were prized possessions and passed down through the

fig 1. A pair of rectangular antique Turkmen Kizil chuval woven textiles in terracotta red with thin horizontal geometric bands and cream backing edges.
fig 1. An Outstanding Pair of Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Kizil' Chuval, Complete with Backs, Circa 1880.

family.

This pair are of classic design with very fine decorated bands in pile and flatweave on a madder red ground. These are considered to be the finest knotting of all Tekke weavings. It is rare to find an original pair still complete with their backs.

fig 2. A pair of rectangular antique Turkmen Kizil chuval woven textiles in terracotta red with thin horizontal geometric bands and cream backing edges.
fig 2. An Outstanding Pair of Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Kizil' Chuval, Complete with Backs, Circa 1880.

The chuval are in excellent condition with light even wear, there are some small historic areas of staining from tribal use to the backs. The sides have been strengthened at some time during their use.

Stock Number: D-0989/90.

Height
140cm (55.12")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1135974
Dealers Internal Ref
D-0989/90
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Archive I A pair of rectangular antique Turkmen Kizil chuval woven textiles in terracotta red with thin horizontal geometric bands and cream backing edges.

An Outstanding Pair of Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Kizil' Chuval, Complete with Backs, Circa 1880.

Archive II A pair of rectangular antique Turkmen Kizil chuval woven textiles in terracotta red with thin horizontal geometric bands and cream backing edges. View II
Archive III A pair of rectangular antique Turkmen Kizil chuval woven textiles in terracotta red with thin horizontal geometric bands and cream backing edges. View III
Archive IV A pair of rectangular antique Turkmen Kizil chuval woven textiles in terracotta red with thin horizontal geometric bands and cream backing edges. View IV
Archive V A pair of rectangular antique Turkmen Kizil chuval woven textiles in terracotta red with thin horizontal geometric bands and cream backing edges. View V
Archive VI A pair of rectangular antique Turkmen Kizil chuval woven textiles in terracotta red with thin horizontal geometric bands and cream backing edges. View VI
Archive VII A pair of rectangular antique Turkmen Kizil chuval woven textiles in terracotta red with thin horizontal geometric bands and cream backing edges. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of rectangular antique Turkmen Kizil chuval woven textiles in terracotta red with thin horizontal geometric bands and cream backing edges. View VIII
Archive IX A pair of rectangular antique Turkmen Kizil chuval woven textiles in terracotta red with thin horizontal geometric bands and cream backing edges. View IX
Archive X A pair of rectangular antique Turkmen Kizil chuval woven textiles in terracotta red with thin horizontal geometric bands and cream backing edges. View X
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A pair of rectangular antique Turkmen Kizil chuval woven textiles in terracotta red with thin horizontal geometric bands and cream backing edges.
AN OUTSTANDING PAIR OF ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN 'KIZIL' CHUVAL, COMPLETE WITH BACKS, CIRCA 1880.
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A Tekke Kizil Chuval is a traditional large woven storage bag created by Tekke Turkmen nomadic tribes of Central Asia, historically used for storing household goods during migrations or inside tent dwellings.

These textiles are hand-woven using hand-spun sheep wool and sometimes cotton, incorporating flatweave kilim techniques with natural dyes derived from madder, indigo, and plant extracts.

Authentic pieces display subtle natural dye variations known as abrash, hand-spun wool yarn, specific tribal geometric horizontal banding, and evidence of hand stitching along original backings.

A chuval can be mounted on a wall as textural artwork, stuffed to serve as a floor cushion, or placed across benches and ottomans to introduce pattern and historical depth.

Maintain textiles by vacuuming gently on low suction with a brush attachment, displaying them out of direct sunlight to prevent fading, and consulting a specialist conservator for washing.
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