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Antique Tekke Turkmen Chuval Face with 9 Salor Turreted Guls, Circa 1900.
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Antique Tekke Turkmen Chuval Face with 9 Salor Turreted Guls, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920
Description

Size: 5ft 3in x 3ft 1in (160 x 94cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen chuval with nine 'Salor' turreted guls.

Circa 1900.

Chuval are storage bags used by the Turkmen nomads for the storage of personal items inside the yurt and also for the transport of goods on the backs of camels or horses. They were often woven in pairs.

The chuval face is well drawn and has good clear colours, note the decorative elem panel at the lower end.

Good condition with even wear, there are a few spots of slightly heavier wear that can be seen in the images, this is reflected in the price. The plain weave back has been removed at some time in the chuvals history.

Stock Number: C-09.

Physical Dimensions
Height
160cm (62.99")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1188511
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C-09
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Description
Size: 5ft 3in x 3ft 1in (160 x 94cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen chuval with nine 'Salor' turreted guls.

Circa 1900.

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Chuval are storage bags used by the Turkmen nomads for the storage of personal items inside the yurt and also for the transport of goods on the backs of camels or horses.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

They were often woven in pairs.

fig 1. A rectangular deep red hand-knotted wool Tekke Turkmen chuval face featuring nine octagonal turreted guls surrounded by geometric borders.
fig 1. Antique Tekke Turkmen Chuval Face with 9 Salor Turreted Guls, Circa 1900.

The chuval face is well drawn and has good clear colours, note the decorative elem panel at the lower end.

Good condition with even wear, there are a few spots of slightly heavier wear that can be seen in the images, this is reflected in the price. The plain weave back has been removed at some time in the chuvals history.

Stock Number: C-09.

Height
160cm (62.99")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1188511
Dealers Internal Ref
C-09
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Archive I A rectangular deep red hand-knotted wool Tekke Turkmen chuval face featuring nine octagonal turreted guls surrounded by geometric borders.

Antique Tekke Turkmen Chuval Face with 9 Salor Turreted Guls, Circa 1900.

Archive II A rectangular deep red hand-knotted wool Tekke Turkmen chuval face featuring nine octagonal turreted guls surrounded by geometric borders. View II
Archive III A rectangular deep red hand-knotted wool Tekke Turkmen chuval face featuring nine octagonal turreted guls surrounded by geometric borders. View III
Archive IV A rectangular deep red hand-knotted wool Tekke Turkmen chuval face featuring nine octagonal turreted guls surrounded by geometric borders. View IV
Archive V A rectangular deep red hand-knotted wool Tekke Turkmen chuval face featuring nine octagonal turreted guls surrounded by geometric borders. View V
Archive VI A rectangular deep red hand-knotted wool Tekke Turkmen chuval face featuring nine octagonal turreted guls surrounded by geometric borders. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular deep red hand-knotted wool Tekke Turkmen chuval face featuring nine octagonal turreted guls surrounded by geometric borders. View VII
Archive VIII A rectangular deep red hand-knotted wool Tekke Turkmen chuval face featuring nine octagonal turreted guls surrounded by geometric borders. View VIII
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A rectangular deep red hand-knotted wool Tekke Turkmen chuval face featuring nine octagonal turreted guls surrounded by geometric borders.
ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN CHUVAL FACE WITH 9 SALOR TURRETED GULS, CIRCA 1900.
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A rectangular deep red hand-knotted wool Tekke Turkmen chuval face featuring nine octagonal turreted guls surrounded by geometric borders.
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FAQs

A chuval is a large traditional storage bag woven by nomadic Turkmen tribes of Central Asia, historically used inside yurt dwellings to store household goods and garments.

Traditional Turkmen chuvals were hand-knotted using locally sourced hand-spun sheep wool for both the pile and foundation, coloured with natural plant and insect dyes.

Authentic pieces exhibit dense hand-knotted wool construction, natural dye variations, precise repeating octagonal guls, and a finely detailed lower elem border.

A chuval face can be mounted as framed wall art, repurposed into a decorative floor cushion, or draped over a console or bench to introduce rich colour and texture.

Vacuum gently without a suction brush bar, keep out of direct sunlight to prevent colour fading, and consult a professional textile conservator for specialized cleaning.
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