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Antique Yomut Turkmen Horse Saddle Rug, Scarce Ceremonial Item, Circa 1890.
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Antique Yomut Turkmen Horse Saddle Rug, Scarce Ceremonial Item, Circa 1890.

19th century
Description

Size: 3ft 5inx 2ft 9in (105 x 85cm).

Antique Yomut Turkmen tribal ceremonial horse saddle rug.

Circa 1890.

This horse saddle rug belongs to a small group of well known ceremonial horse covers, rugs and associated items woven by the Yomut Turkmen tribes of North Eastern Persia. The saddle rug in finely knotted with dense velvet like pile, giving the item the strength required for use. The banded design in shades of madder red, indigo blue and ivory is typical of this group of weavings. Note the slit in the rug, top centre for the pommel. There is an early UK customs tag attached to one corner.

The saddle rug is in original condition with very slight wear and almost full pile, the dye quality is superb give the rich colours required for use on special occasions such as a tribal wedding.

A superb collectible display item. Closely related items are published in 'Turkoman Tribal Rugs' by Werner Loges, plate 51, page 93. And another example is published in 'Turkoman Carpets' by Siawosch Azadi, item 41. Also see Jourden, Turkoman page 132.

Stock Number: D-0675.

Physical Dimensions
Height
105cm (41.34")
Width
85cm (33.46")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Turkmen Saddle Rug to the 1890s.

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SA1170502
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D-0675
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Description
Size: 3ft 5inx 2ft 9in (105 x 85cm).

Antique Yomut Turkmen tribal ceremonial horse saddle rug.

Circa 1890.

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This horse saddle rug belongs to a small group of well known ceremonial horse covers, rugs and associated items woven by the Yomut Turkmen tribes of North Eastern Persia.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

The saddle rug in finely knotted with dense velvet like pile, giving the item the strength required for use. The banded design in shades of madder red, indigo blue and ivory is typical of this group of weavings. Note the slit in the rug, top centre for the pommel. There is an early UK customs tag attached to one corner.

fig 1. An antique square Turkmen Yomut saddle rug featuring vertical red and navy blue stripes with geometric tribal patterns and woven borders.
fig 1. Antique Yomut Turkmen Horse Saddle Rug, Scarce Ceremonial Item, Circa 1890.

The saddle rug is in original condition with very slight wear and almost full pile, the dye quality is superb give the rich colours required for use on special occasions such as a tribal wedding.

A superb collectible display item. Closely related items are published in 'Turkoman Tribal Rugs' by Werner Loges, plate 51, page 93. And another example is published in 'Turkoman Carpets' by Siawosch Azadi, item 41. Also see Jourden, Turkoman page 132.

Stock Number: D-0675.

Height
105cm (41.34")
Width
85cm (33.46")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Turkmen Saddle Rug to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1170502
Dealers Internal Ref
D-0675
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Archive I An antique square Turkmen Yomut saddle rug featuring vertical red and navy blue stripes with geometric tribal patterns and woven borders.

Antique Yomut Turkmen Horse Saddle Rug, Scarce Ceremonial Item, Circa 1890.

Archive II An antique square Turkmen Yomut saddle rug featuring vertical red and navy blue stripes with geometric tribal patterns and woven borders. View II
Archive III An antique square Turkmen Yomut saddle rug featuring vertical red and navy blue stripes with geometric tribal patterns and woven borders. View III
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Archive IX An antique square Turkmen Yomut saddle rug featuring vertical red and navy blue stripes with geometric tribal patterns and woven borders. View IX
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An antique square Turkmen Yomut saddle rug featuring vertical red and navy blue stripes with geometric tribal patterns and woven borders.
ANTIQUE YOMUT TURKMEN HORSE SADDLE RUG, SCARCE CEREMONIAL ITEM, CIRCA 1890.
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An antique square Turkmen Yomut saddle rug featuring vertical red and navy blue stripes with geometric tribal patterns and woven borders.
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A Turkmen saddle rug is a small handwoven textile crafted by nomadic tribes in Central Asia to cushion saddles or serve ceremonial purposes during equestrian processions.

These textiles were hand-knotted or flatwoven using hand-spun wool for both the pile and warp, coloured with natural plant and mineral dyes such as madder root and indigo.

Authentic 19th-century Turkmen pieces exhibit dense hand-knotting, soft natural dye colouration with subtle abrash variations, specific tribal motifs, and flexible wool foundations.

Small tribal saddle rugs function effectively as textured wall hangings, draped accents over neutral upholstered furniture, or mounted inside box frames to highlight intricate woven details.

Preserve antique wool textiles by keeping them out of direct sunlight, vacuuming gently without a rotating brush, and consulting a professional conservator for specialist cleaning.
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