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ANTIQUE #SA1217242

Early 20th Century Turkmen Chuval Cushion

£450    $602    €527
An antique Turkmen chuval cushion, repurposed from a hand-woven tribal cargo bag (chuval) originally crafted by nomadic Turkmen weavers of Central Asia.
 
The face of the cushion features the iconic, highly structured geometric gul (tribal crest) medallions. These are intricately knotted in a classic colour palette of deep crimson, rich madder reds, jet black, and warm ivory, with subtle forest green accents. The top seam is bound with a heavy, hand-braided dark cord, preserving the utilitarian ruggedness of its original tribal form.
 
In nomadic life, chuvals were prized storage bags hung inside yurts to hold clothing and household treasures. The generous, wide proportions of this piece reflect that heritage perfectly, making it an incredibly impressive, large-scale bolster or floor cushion.
 
The cushion has been finished with a high-quality, complementary backing and generously stuffed with a luxurious, heavy wool interior insert.
 
Due to the bespoke manufacture of the piece, ...
Antique ID: SA1217242
Item: Early 20th Century Turkmen Chuval Cushion - (reference SA1217242)
Buying direct from seller: Earl and Rymer
£450



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Antique SA1217242 shown on this page was made in 1920. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1920
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