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Antique Tekke Turkmen 9 Gul Chuval Complete with Plain Weave Back, Circa 1900.
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Antique Tekke Turkmen 9 Gul Chuval Complete with Plain Weave Back, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920
Description

Size: 5ft 5in x 2ft 8in (164 x 81cm).

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 is still attached.

Stock Number: C-13.

Physical Dimensions
Height
164cm (64.57")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

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

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SA1188711
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C-13
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Description
Size: 5ft 5in x 2ft 8in (164 x 81cm).

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. An antique crimson red wool Tekke Turkmen chuval featuring nine central octagonal gul motifs and a plain weave back.
fig 1. Antique Tekke Turkmen 9 Gul Chuval Complete with Plain Weave Back, 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 is still attached.

Stock Number: C-13.

Height
164cm (64.57")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1188711
Dealers Internal Ref
C-13
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Archive I An antique crimson red wool Tekke Turkmen chuval featuring nine central octagonal gul motifs and a plain weave back.

Antique Tekke Turkmen 9 Gul Chuval Complete with Plain Weave Back, Circa 1900.

Archive II An antique crimson red wool Tekke Turkmen chuval featuring nine central octagonal gul motifs and a plain weave back. View II
Archive III An antique crimson red wool Tekke Turkmen chuval featuring nine central octagonal gul motifs and a plain weave back. View III
Archive IV An antique crimson red wool Tekke Turkmen chuval featuring nine central octagonal gul motifs and a plain weave back. View IV
Archive V An antique crimson red wool Tekke Turkmen chuval featuring nine central octagonal gul motifs and a plain weave back. View V
Archive VI An antique crimson red wool Tekke Turkmen chuval featuring nine central octagonal gul motifs and a plain weave back. View VI
Archive VII An antique crimson red wool Tekke Turkmen chuval featuring nine central octagonal gul motifs and a plain weave back. View VII
Archive VIII An antique crimson red wool Tekke Turkmen chuval featuring nine central octagonal gul motifs and a plain weave back. View VIII
Archive IX An antique crimson red wool Tekke Turkmen chuval featuring nine central octagonal gul motifs and a plain weave back. View IX
Archive X An antique crimson red wool Tekke Turkmen chuval featuring nine central octagonal gul motifs and a plain weave back. View X
Archive XI An antique crimson red wool Tekke Turkmen chuval featuring nine central octagonal gul motifs and a plain weave back. View XI
Archive XII An antique crimson red wool Tekke Turkmen chuval featuring nine central octagonal gul motifs and a plain weave back. View XII
Archive XIII An antique crimson red wool Tekke Turkmen chuval featuring nine central octagonal gul motifs and a plain weave back. View XIII
Archive XIV An antique crimson red wool Tekke Turkmen chuval featuring nine central octagonal gul motifs and a plain weave back. View XIV
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An antique crimson red wool Tekke Turkmen chuval featuring nine central octagonal gul motifs and a plain weave back.
ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN 9 GUL CHUVAL COMPLETE WITH PLAIN WEAVE BACK, CIRCA 1900.
Ref: SA1188711
An antique crimson red wool Tekke Turkmen chuval featuring nine central octagonal gul motifs and a plain weave back.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectTextile
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTurkmen Tribal
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourCrimson Red
  • MotifsTekke guls, Geometric border, Plain weave backing, Elem skirt
  • SizeH 164 cm (65 in) x W 81 cm (32 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This antique Tekke Turkmen chuval from around 1900 is an authentic wool storage bag traditionally used by nomads for belongings in yurts or transport on camels. Rendered in a striking crimson red palette with contrasting darker geometric motifs, the piece displays nine central octagonal turreted gul medallions enclosed by intricate patterned borders and a distinctive lower elem skirt panel. The flat woven textile retains its original plain weave backing, showing signs of period use including even surface wear and small areas of slightly heavier wear across the pile. It measures 164 cm high, 81 cm wide, and 1 cm deep. Suitable for traditional interior settings, this nomadic weaving makes a fine historical display textile when mounted on a wall or laid as a collector's accent piece in a study, library, or drawing room. The detailed wool construction and tribal design motifs offer an authentic representation of nineteenth-century Turkmen craftsmanship for textile enthusiasts and collectors seeking genuine antique tribal art.

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A chuval is a traditional large storage bag crafted by nomadic Turkmen tribes, primarily the Tekke tribe, in Central Asia. These textiles were essential components of yurt life, used for holding household items during migrations and as decorative hangings inside the dwelling.

Chuvals were hand-woven using locally sourced sheep wool for both the pile and the foundation. The front face features asymmetric hand-knotted pile displaying tribal motifs, whilst the reverse consists of a flat-woven plain weave backing to secure stored contents.

Authentic pieces exhibit dense knotting, supple wool, and saturated colours derived from natural plant and insect dyes, such as madder red. They feature specific geometric crests called guls, arranged in structured rows, along with traditional selvage finishings and intact plain-weave backings.

These versatile textiles can be mounted on a wall as textural art, draped over the back of a sofa, or floor-layered over a neutral base carpet. They are frequently used to introduce rich colour tones and historical character to modern spaces.

Keep wool textiles away from direct sunlight to prevent colour fading. Clean gently using a suction-only vacuum or soft brush, avoid harsh chemical treatments, and store in a dry environment with moth protection.
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