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Antique Turkmen Ak Chuval, Teke Tribes, Merv Oasis, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.
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Antique Turkmen Ak Chuval, Teke Tribes, Merv Oasis, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.

19th century
Sold 7 December 2025 · Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Here we see a magnificent Teke Turkmen Ak Chuval made in the Merv Oasis during the mid 19th century.

The ak chuval was made with alternate, narrow, horizontal bands of plain-weave and extremely fine knotted pile.

The ivory panel at the base of this storage-bag is a mixture of ivory cotton and wool - knotted in the finest possible way suggesting this was a highly-prized chuval. This is Teke work at its finest.

Size: 1.30m x 0.76m (4' 3" x 2' 6").

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Turkmen Ak Chuval to the 1850s.

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SA1180973
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BM2256
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Here we see a magnificent Teke Turkmen Ak Chuval made in the Merv Oasis during the mid 19th century.
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The ak chuval was made with alternate, narrow, horizontal bands of plain-weave and extremely fine knotted pile.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
fig 1. An antique handwoven Turkmen ak chuval featuring geometric bands of red, black, and white wool with tribal motifs.
fig 1. Antique Turkmen Ak Chuval, Teke Tribes, Merv Oasis, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.

The ivory panel at the base of this storage-bag is a mixture of ivory cotton and wool - knotted in the finest possible way suggesting this was a highly-prized chuval. This is Teke work at its finest.

Size: 1.30m x 0.76m (4' 3" x 2' 6").

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Turkmen Ak Chuval to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1180973
Dealers Internal Ref
BM2256
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

Dealing in antique and old tribal rugs, dowry weavings and decorative carpets from the near east and central asia since 1979.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets Profile Page

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Archive I An antique handwoven Turkmen ak chuval featuring geometric bands of red, black, and white wool with tribal motifs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Turkmen Ak Chuval, Teke Tribes, Merv Oasis, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.

Archive II An antique handwoven Turkmen ak chuval featuring geometric bands of red, black, and white wool with tribal motifs. View II
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Telephone 01451 824 447 or 07980 999 114
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Gloucestershire
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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An antique handwoven Turkmen ak chuval featuring geometric bands of red, black, and white wool with tribal motifs.
Antique Turkmen Ak Chuval, Teke Tribes, Merv Oasis, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.
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An antique handwoven Turkmen ak chuval featuring geometric bands of red, black, and white wool with tribal motifs.
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  • ObjectTribal Bag
  • Period19th century
  • StyleTurkmen Tribal
  • MaterialWool, cotton
  • ColourRed
  • MotifsGeometric lattice patterns, Horizontal stripe bands, Stylised tribal tree motifs, Symmetrical serrated guls
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 130 cm (51 in)

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An ak chuval is a large, handwoven storage bag traditionally produced by nomadic and semi-nomadic Turkmen tribes in Central Asia. These bags were used inside yurts to store bedding, clothing, and household possessions, often forming part of a brides dowry.

Authentic pieces are typically constructed using handspun sheeps wool for the pile and foundation, sometimes incorporating cotton or silk highlights. Natural dyes derived from plants, roots, and insects were traditionally used to achieve rich reds, madder tones, and dark browns.

Authentication involves examining the density of the weave, the natural variations in the wool, the structure of the flatwoven reverse or sides, and the specific tribal motifs. Age is typically indicated by natural dye oxidisation, wear patterns, and the use of handspun yarns predating synthetic aniline dyes.

These pieces can be displayed as wall hangings to protect the fragile structure from foot traffic, or used as distinctive decorative accents on large furniture pieces. Their geometric motifs and earthy palettes complement both minimalist contemporary spaces and eclectic historical interiors.

Preservation requires keeping the textile out of direct sunlight to prevent dye fading, and periodically vacuuming with low suction through a mesh screen to remove dust. Professional textile conservation cleaning should be employed sparingly, and pieces should be monitored for insect activity.
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