Antique Turkmen Chuval, Abdal Tribes, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.

Name: Antique Turkmen Chuval, Abdal Tribes, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1179122
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Description

A most attractive chuval (storage-bag) made by Abdal Turkmen circa 1860-1870.

The deep, brick-red ground consists of nine Abdal guls (tribal crests), nicely spaced throughout. Particularly attractive and interesting is the 'elem' (lower-skirt) with what appears to be zoomorphic symbols randomly placed. Symbolically, it is believed that the elem represents the earthly world and the field within the borders being the world of the spirit.

Originally made as a pair, this chuval once had a flat-woven back and was used for transporting large items within the tribe, such as bedding, pots and pans etc. During migrations, they were hung on either flank of the camel.

Overall in complete condition, there are signs of minor wear in the field and thus priced accordingly.

Size: 1.20m x 0.74m (3' 11" x 2' 5").

Physical Dimensions

Height

74cm (29.13")

Width

120cm (47.24")

Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this piece to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1179122

Dealers Internal Reference

BM/MAX5

Dealers Notes

Viewing by appointment only.

Description

A most attractive chuval (storage-bag) made by Abdal Turkmen circa 1860-1870.

The deep, brick-red ground consists of nine Abdal guls (tribal crests), nicely spaced throughout.

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Particularly attractive and interesting is the 'elem' (lower-skirt) with what appears to be zoomorphic symbols randomly placed.

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Symbolically, it is believed that the elem represents the earthly world and the field within the borders being the world of the spirit.

fig 1. Antique Turkmen Chuval, Abdal Tribes, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.

Originally made as a pair, this chuval once had a flat-woven back and was used for transporting large items within the tribe, such as bedding, pots and pans etc. During migrations, they were hung on either flank of the camel.

Overall in complete condition, there are signs of minor wear in the field and thus priced accordingly.

Size: 1.20m x 0.74m (3' 11" x 2' 5").