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Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Kizil' Chuval with Back, in Outstanding Condition, Circa 1880.
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Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Kizil' Chuval with Back, in Outstanding Condition, Circa 1880.

19th century
Description

Size: 4ft 0in x 2ft 7in (122 x 79cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Kizil' chuval with a traditional banded design in mixed techniques, complete with original back.

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 example is 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. This example is complete with the original plain ivory back, this has been opened at the sides for display.

The chuval is in excellent condition with light even wear, there are some small historic areas of staining from tribal use to the back along with some interesting embroidered decoration.

Stock Number: D-0993.

Physical Dimensions
Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
79cm (31.10")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

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

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SA1135979
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D-0993
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Size: 4ft 0in x 2ft 7in (122 x 79cm).
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Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Kizil' chuval with a traditional banded design in mixed techniques, complete with original back.
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. An antique rectangular Tekke Turkmen Kizil chuval woven textile with detailed horizontal geometric bands across a magenta red wool field.
fig 1. Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Kizil' Chuval with Back, in Outstanding Condition, Circa 1880.

family.

This example is 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. This example is complete with the original plain ivory back, this has been opened at the sides for display.

fig 2. An antique rectangular Tekke Turkmen Kizil chuval woven textile with detailed horizontal geometric bands across a magenta red wool field.
fig 2. Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Kizil' Chuval with Back, in Outstanding Condition, Circa 1880.

The chuval is in excellent condition with light even wear, there are some small historic areas of staining from tribal use to the back along with some interesting embroidered decoration.

Stock Number: D-0993.

Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
79cm (31.10")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1135979
Dealers Internal Ref
D-0993
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Archive I An antique rectangular Tekke Turkmen Kizil chuval woven textile with detailed horizontal geometric bands across a magenta red wool field.

Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Kizil' Chuval with Back, in Outstanding Condition, Circa 1880.

Archive II An antique rectangular Tekke Turkmen Kizil chuval woven textile with detailed horizontal geometric bands across a magenta red wool field. View II
Archive III An antique rectangular Tekke Turkmen Kizil chuval woven textile with detailed horizontal geometric bands across a magenta red wool field. View III
Archive IV An antique rectangular Tekke Turkmen Kizil chuval woven textile with detailed horizontal geometric bands across a magenta red wool field. View IV
Archive V An antique rectangular Tekke Turkmen Kizil chuval woven textile with detailed horizontal geometric bands across a magenta red wool field. View V
Archive VI An antique rectangular Tekke Turkmen Kizil chuval woven textile with detailed horizontal geometric bands across a magenta red wool field. View VI
Archive VII An antique rectangular Tekke Turkmen Kizil chuval woven textile with detailed horizontal geometric bands across a magenta red wool field. View VII
Archive VIII An antique rectangular Tekke Turkmen Kizil chuval woven textile with detailed horizontal geometric bands across a magenta red wool field. View VIII
Archive IX An antique rectangular Tekke Turkmen Kizil chuval woven textile with detailed horizontal geometric bands across a magenta red wool field. View IX
Archive X An antique rectangular Tekke Turkmen Kizil chuval woven textile with detailed horizontal geometric bands across a magenta red wool field. View X
Archive XI An antique rectangular Tekke Turkmen Kizil chuval woven textile with detailed horizontal geometric bands across a magenta red wool field. View XI
Archive XII An antique rectangular Tekke Turkmen Kizil chuval woven textile with detailed horizontal geometric bands across a magenta red wool field. View XII
Archive XIII An antique rectangular Tekke Turkmen Kizil chuval woven textile with detailed horizontal geometric bands across a magenta red wool field. View XIII
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An antique rectangular Tekke Turkmen Kizil chuval woven textile with detailed horizontal geometric bands across a magenta red wool field.
ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN 'KIZIL' CHUVAL WITH BACK, IN OUTSTANDING CONDITION, CIRCA 1880.
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An antique rectangular Tekke Turkmen Kizil chuval woven textile with detailed horizontal geometric bands across a magenta red wool field.
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  • ObjectTextiles & Rugs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleTurkmen Tribal
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourMagenta Red
  • MotifsHorizontal geometric bands, Flat-weave patterning, Striped borders
  • SizeH 122 cm (48 in) x W 79 cm (31 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This antique Turkmen tribal textile is a Tekke Turkmen Kizil chuval made around 1880 in a traditional banded design. The rectangular wool piece displays a magenta red field patterned with horizontal geometric bands in black, white, and orange, set against flat-weave borders and an ivory backing. Light even wear and small historic areas of staining from tribal use appear across the structure, which measures 122 cm high, 79 cm wide, and 1 cm deep. Chuval function as storage bags used by Turkmen nomads for personal items inside the yurt or for transporting goods on camels and horses, associated with weddings and dowries. In a modern interior, this textile hangs on a wall as a focal point or sits above a sideboard to display its heritage pattern. The layout fits living rooms, studies, or hallways where nomadic Turkmen craftsmanship adds colour and historical interest to the space. Collectors and enthusiasts of antique tribal weavings place such pieces in interior schemes that complement Glastonbury Boho and traditional aesthetics. The original ivory backing remains visible, providing context to the construction of the storage bag.

FAQs

A Chuval is a large utilitarian storage bag traditionally woven by nomadic Turkmen tribes of Central Asia for transport and yurt organisation. The term Kizil refers to the vibrant red or pinkish dye tones derived from natural madder root, which form the primary field colour of these specific textiles.

These textiles are hand-woven predominantly from high-grade wool, incorporating flat-weave kilim techniques alongside supplementary weft patterning. Natural dyes sourced from plants and insects provide the characteristic crimson, magenta, dark blue, and cream colour palette.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples feature fine hand-spun yarn, hand-bound selvages, and subtle abrash variations in the dye. They often retain their plain-woven backs and display geometric tribal motifs specific to the Tekke clan structure.

These versatile woven panels can be mounted as framed wall art to add rich colour and texture to a room, or fitted over a cushion pad for use as a floor pillow. Their graphic geometric bands complement both contemporary minimalist and eclectic interior schemes.

Display the textile away from direct sunlight to avoid fading of natural dyes, and maintain stable atmospheric humidity to deter pests. Gentle vacuuming using a low-suction upholstery attachment without a brush roll is recommended for routine dust removal.
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