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Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Kizil' Chuval Face, Fine Weave, Circa 1880.
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Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Kizil' Chuval Face, Fine Weave, Circa 1880.

19th century
Description

Size: 4ft 1in x 2ft 6in (124 x 76cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Kizil' chuval face with a traditional banded design in mixed techniques.

Circa 1880.

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 usually woven in pairs. 'kizil' translates to red; these chuval are associated with weddings and formed part of the brides dowry, they were prized possessions and passed down through the

family.

This example is of classic design with very fine decorated bands in pile and flatweave on a madder red ground. These are considered to be the finest knotting of all Tekke weavings. At some time in it's history the back has been removed.

The chuval face is in fair condition with light even wear, there are some small historic areas of staining from tribal use to the lower left hand corner, this is reflected in the price.

Stock Number: D-0995.

Physical Dimensions
Height
124cm (48.82")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Tekke Turkmen Chuval Face to the 1880s.

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SA1215555
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D-995
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Description
Size: 4ft 1in x 2ft 6in (124 x 76cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Kizil' chuval face with a traditional banded design in mixed techniques.

Circa 1880.

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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 usually woven in pairs. 'kizil' translates to red; these chuval are associated with weddings and formed part of the brides dowry, they were prized possessions and passed down through the

fig 1. A rectangular red woven Turkmen Tekke chuval face featuring horizontal bands of geometric motifs.
fig 1. Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Kizil' Chuval Face, Fine Weave, Circa 1880.

family.

This example is of classic design with very fine decorated bands in pile and flatweave on a madder red ground. These are considered to be the finest knotting of all Tekke weavings. At some time in it's history the back has been removed.

fig 2. A rectangular red woven Turkmen Tekke chuval face featuring horizontal bands of geometric motifs.
fig 2. Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Kizil' Chuval Face, Fine Weave, Circa 1880.

The chuval face is in fair condition with light even wear, there are some small historic areas of staining from tribal use to the lower left hand corner, this is reflected in the price.

Stock Number: D-0995.

Height
124cm (48.82")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Tekke Turkmen Chuval Face to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1215555
Dealers Internal Ref
D-995
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Archive I A rectangular red woven Turkmen Tekke chuval face featuring horizontal bands of geometric motifs.

Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Kizil' Chuval Face, Fine Weave, Circa 1880.

Archive II A rectangular red woven Turkmen Tekke chuval face featuring horizontal bands of geometric motifs. View II
Archive III A rectangular red woven Turkmen Tekke chuval face featuring horizontal bands of geometric motifs. View III
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Archive V A rectangular red woven Turkmen Tekke chuval face featuring horizontal bands of geometric motifs. View V
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Archive X A rectangular red woven Turkmen Tekke chuval face featuring horizontal bands of geometric motifs. View X
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A rectangular red woven Turkmen Tekke chuval face featuring horizontal bands of geometric motifs.
ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN 'KIZIL' CHUVAL FACE, FINE WEAVE, CIRCA 1880.
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  • ObjectTribal Textile
  • Period19th century
  • StyleTurkmen Tribal
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourCrimson Red
  • MotifsHorizontal stripes, geometric bands, kizil red ground
  • SizeH 124 cm (49 in) x W 76 cm (30 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This antique Turkmen tribal textile from 1880 is a Tekke Turkmen 'kizil' chuval face woven from wool. The rectangular textile displays a crimson red ground decorated with horizontal stripes and geometric bands in mixed techniques, featuring fine knotting in pile and flatweave. Signs of age include light even wear and small historic areas of staining from tribal use on the lower left hand corner, alongside the removal of the original back at some point in its history. Measuring 124 cm high, 76 cm wide, and 1 cm deep, the piece functions today as a decorative wall hanging in a living space, study, or hallway, bringing historical texture and pattern to an interior. Nomads originally used chuval as storage bags inside yurts and for transporting goods on camels or horses, with 'kizil' translating to red. Associated with weddings, these items formed part of a bride's dowry as prized possessions passed down through families. The traditional banded design reflects classic Turkmen craftsmanship from the late nineteenth century. Collectors and interior decorators display such textile fragments mounted or framed on interior walls to preserve their heritage and showcase the intricate geometric weaving techniques characteristic of this nomadic culture.

FAQs

A chuval face is the decorative front panel of a large storage bag traditionally woven by nomadic Turkmen tribes in Central Asia for transport and tent organisation.

Turkmen chuvals were traditionally hand-woven using locally sourced sheeps wool, coloured with natural plant and insect dyes, and finished with fine knotting or flatweave techniques.

Authentic 19th-century pieces feature tightly spun wool, soft natural dye variations known as abrash, traditional tribal geometric motifs, and fine weaving density.

A tribal textile panel can be mounted as framed wall art, hung as a decorative tapestry above furniture, or displayed on a low console surface to add rich colour and texture.

Keep antique wool textiles away from direct sunlight, vacuum gently using suction only without a rotating brush, and consult a professional textile conservator for cleaning.
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