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Rare Wedding Camel / Horse Headdress. Afghanistan / Turkoman Trapping. Circa 1900.
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Rare Wedding Camel / Horse Headdress. Afghanistan / Turkoman Trapping. Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920
Description

Antique wedding camel / horse headdress from Afghanistan. Circa 1900. Extremely rare and in beautiful condition.

Hand knotted, camel / horse head dressing (rug) with natural dyes. Some additional very fine stiching work to garment. A wedding ceremony (and dowry) piece for full dressage.

Dimensions (main head / neck garment)

Length=120cm; Width=80cm approx. Tassles and sides pieces 40cm long. Original fixing ties present. Superb.

Date of Manufacture

Dragoncharger Antiques has dated this Antique Turkmen Wool Trapping to the 1900s.

Independent Date Check ID 08972748
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-140 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Hand-knotted wool pile with geometric motifs: traditional tribal weaving.
Borders finished with hand-braided wool binding: typical nomadic assembly.
Lining edged with hand-worked silk embroidery on cotton: traditional dowry needlework.
Fringe made from individually hand-wrapped wool cords: typical ceremonial finish.
Natural horsehair tufts mounted along the crest: traditional tribal harness ornament.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
120cm (47.24")
Width
100cm (39.37")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1138964
Dealers Internal Reference
D:006004
Description
Antique wedding camel / horse headdress from Afghanistan. Circa 1900. Extremely rare and in beautiful condition.

Hand knotted, camel / horse head dressing (rug) with natural dyes. Some additional very fine stiching work to garment. A wedding ceremony (and dowry) piece for full dressage.

Dimensions (main head / neck garment)

Length=120cm; Width=80cm approx. Tassles and sides pieces 40cm long. Original fixing ties present. Superb.

Date of Manufacture

Dragoncharger Antiques has dated this Antique Turkmen Wool Trapping to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 08972748
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-140 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Hand-knotted wool pile with geometric motifs: traditional tribal weaving.
Borders finished with hand-braided wool binding: typical nomadic assembly.
Lining edged with hand-worked silk embroidery on cotton: traditional dowry needlework.
Fringe made from individually hand-wrapped wool cords: typical ceremonial finish.
Natural horsehair tufts mounted along the crest: traditional tribal harness ornament.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
120cm (47.24")
Width
100cm (39.37")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1138964
Dealers Internal Ref
D:006004
Dragoncharger Antiques
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A handwoven red and multi-coloured Central Asian wool trapping featuring geometric motifs, wrapped fringe, and decorative tassels.
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Archive I A handwoven red and multi-coloured Central Asian wool trapping featuring geometric motifs, wrapped fringe, and decorative tassels.

Rare Wedding Camel / Horse Headdress. Afghanistan / Turkoman Trapping. Circa 1900.

Archive II A handwoven red and multi-coloured Central Asian wool trapping featuring geometric motifs, wrapped fringe, and decorative tassels. View II
Archive III A handwoven red and multi-coloured Central Asian wool trapping featuring geometric motifs, wrapped fringe, and decorative tassels. View III
Archive IV A handwoven red and multi-coloured Central Asian wool trapping featuring geometric motifs, wrapped fringe, and decorative tassels. View IV
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Archive VI A handwoven red and multi-coloured Central Asian wool trapping featuring geometric motifs, wrapped fringe, and decorative tassels. View VI
Archive VII A handwoven red and multi-coloured Central Asian wool trapping featuring geometric motifs, wrapped fringe, and decorative tassels. View VII
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Archive IX A handwoven red and multi-coloured Central Asian wool trapping featuring geometric motifs, wrapped fringe, and decorative tassels. View IX
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A handwoven red and multi-coloured Central Asian wool trapping featuring geometric motifs, wrapped fringe, and decorative tassels.
Rare Wedding camel / horse headdress. Afghanistan / Turkoman Trapping. Circa 1900.
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A handwoven red and multi-coloured Central Asian wool trapping featuring geometric motifs, wrapped fringe, and decorative tassels.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTribal Textile
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTurkmen / Central Asian Tribal
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourDeep Red, Ochre Yellow, Black
  • MotifsGeometric diamonds, tassel trim, meander border, wrapped fringe
  • SizeH 120 cm (47 in) x W 100 cm (39 in) x D 1.5 cm (1 in)

This antique wedding camel or horse headdress originates from Afghanistan and dates from around 1900. It is a tribal textile in a Turkmen or Central Asian tribal style, constructed from hand-knotted wool and cotton using natural dyes. The piece displays a deep red, ochre yellow, and black colour palette, decorated with geometric diamonds, a meander border, wrapped fringe, and decorative tassels. Additional fine stitching work is visible on the garment, alongside original fixing ties. Measuring 120 cm high, 100 cm wide, and 1.5 cm deep, this item functions well as a wall hanging or textile display piece for a narrow wall space in a home interior.

FAQs

Turkmen trappings are handwoven textile ornaments traditionally crafted by nomadic tribes in Central Asia to adorn camels and horses during ceremonial processions, such as weddings.

These textiles are woven using hand-spun wool and cotton yarns, featuring natural dyes, geometric flatweave or pile construction, and hand-tied tassel adornments.

Authentic pieces display natural dye variations known as abrash, slight irregularities in the hand-spun yarn, traditional tribal motifs, and historic wear consistent with practical ceremonial use.

These decorative textiles can be mounted inside a custom acrylic box frame, hung directly on a wall as tactile textile art, or displayed on a bespoke stand.

Keep the item away from direct sunlight to prevent colour fading, vacuum gently using a brush attachment without a rotating beater bar, and consult a professional conservator for cleaning.
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