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Antique Afghan Ersari Turkmen Chuval with Silk Highlights, Complete with Back, Circa 1900.
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Antique Afghan Ersari Turkmen Chuval with Silk Highlights, Complete with Back, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920
Sold 2 March 2026 · Cotswold Oriental Rugs
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Description

Size: 6ft 1in x 3ft 10in (185 x 117cm).

Antique Afghan Ersari Turkmen chuval, probably by the Kizyl Ayak Turkmen.

Circa 1900.

A superb large chuval complete with its original plain weave back, the back is decorated to the upper part. The chuval face has 16 chuval guls seperated by minor guls with rams horn devices, there are purple silk highlights in the main guls and the minor guls, silk is also found in the border designs. The elem panel at the lower end is beautifully drawn with the classic Kizil Ayak shrubs or trees.

The chuval is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and full pile, the chuval has been opened at the sides for display.

Stock Number: DS-1444.

Physical Dimensions
Height
185cm (72.83")
Width
117cm (46.06")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Ersari Chuval to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1168378
Dealers Internal Reference
DS-1444
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Description
Size: 6ft 1in x 3ft 10in (185 x 117cm).

Antique Afghan Ersari Turkmen chuval, probably by the Kizyl Ayak Turkmen.

Circa 1900.

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A superb large chuval complete with its original plain weave back, the back is decorated to the upper part.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

The chuval face has 16 chuval guls seperated by minor guls with rams horn devices, there are purple silk highlights in the main guls and the minor guls, silk is also found in the border designs. The elem panel at the lower end is beautifully drawn with the classic Kizil Ayak shrubs or trees.

The chuval is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and full pile, the chuval has been opened at the sides for display.

Stock Number: DS-1444.

Height
185cm (72.83")
Width
117cm (46.06")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Ersari Chuval to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1168378
Dealers Internal Ref
DS-1444
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Archive I An antique Ersari Turkmen chuval featuring a deep red field patterned with repeating guls and geometric borders. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Afghan Ersari Turkmen Chuval with Silk Highlights, Complete with Back, Circa 1900.

Archive II An antique Ersari Turkmen chuval featuring a deep red field patterned with repeating guls and geometric borders. View II
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Archive X An antique Ersari Turkmen chuval featuring a deep red field patterned with repeating guls and geometric borders. View X
Archive XI An antique Ersari Turkmen chuval featuring a deep red field patterned with repeating guls and geometric borders. View XI
Archive XII An antique Ersari Turkmen chuval featuring a deep red field patterned with repeating guls and geometric borders. View XII
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Archive XIV An antique Ersari Turkmen chuval featuring a deep red field patterned with repeating guls and geometric borders. View XIV
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An antique Ersari Turkmen chuval featuring a deep red field patterned with repeating guls and geometric borders.
ANTIQUE AFGHAN ERSARI TURKMEN CHUVAL WITH SILK HIGHLIGHTS, COMPLETE WITH BACK, CIRCA 1900.
Ref: SA1168378
An antique Ersari Turkmen chuval featuring a deep red field patterned with repeating guls and geometric borders.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTribal Rugs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTribal Turkmen
  • MaterialWool, Silk
  • ColourDeep Red
  • MotifsGul medallions, Geometric borders, Alemdar motifs
  • SizeH 185 cm (73 in) x W 117 cm (46 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

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An Ersari chuval is a traditional large storage bag handwoven by the Ersari Turkmen tribe of Central Asia, historically used inside nomadic tents for storing household goods and bedding.

Authentic antique chuvals are traditionally woven using hand-spun wool for the pile and foundation, frequently accented with natural dyes and occasionally enhanced with silk highlights.

Authentic pieces are identified through characteristic guls or tribal motifs, natural wool variations, vegetable-dyed palettes featuring deep madder reds, and traditional asymmetric knotting.

These textile pieces can be displayed as striking wall hangings to preserve them from foot traffic, or placed on low-traffic floors to add rich texture and historical depth to a room.

Preservation requires regular gentle vacuuming with a screen attachment, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent dye fading, and consulting a professional textile conservator for cleaning.
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