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Antique Turkmen UK Bash, Yomut Tribes, Trans-caspian Steppes, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.
For sale by Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

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Antique Turkmen UK Bash, Yomut Tribes, Trans-caspian Steppes, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.

19th century
Description

The wedding camel caravan would carry not only the young couple's bedding but would need to transport the oy or yurt as well. This was split up into sections with camels carrying certain parts of the structure. One camel, however, would carry the fifty to seventy roof rods, which were split evenly into two bundles and tied to each flank of the camel and with the pointed ends facing to the rear. In order to protect the camels following on behind, bags with tassels were used to cover the pointed ends. These bags were called 'Uk Bash' and were generally made in pairs.

Here we have a single uk bash, woven by the Yomut Turkmen in the trans-Caspian steppes during the second half 19th century in remarkable condition, complete with its original tassels.

Size: 59cm x 36cm (2' 0" x 1' 2") excluding tassels.

Physical Dimensions
Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Turkmen UK Bash to the 1860s.

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SA1220406
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The wedding camel caravan would carry not only the young couple's bedding but would need to transport the oy or yurt as well. This was split up into sections with camels carrying certain parts of the structure.
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One camel, however, would carry the fifty to seventy roof rods, which were split evenly into two bundles and tied to each flank of the camel and with the pointed ends facing to the rear.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

In order to protect the camels following on behind, bags with tassels were used to cover the pointed ends. These bags were called 'Uk Bash' and were generally made in pairs.

fig 1. An antique hand-woven Turkmen Uk Bash tent pole cover featuring red and blue chevron patterns with long braided wool tassels hanging below.
fig 1. Antique Turkmen UK Bash, Yomut Tribes, Trans-caspian Steppes, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.

Here we have a single uk bash, woven by the Yomut Turkmen in the trans-Caspian steppes during the second half 19th century in remarkable condition, complete with its original tassels.

Size: 59cm x 36cm (2' 0" x 1' 2") excluding tassels.

Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Turkmen UK Bash to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1220406
Dealers Internal Ref
BM3
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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An antique hand-woven Turkmen Uk Bash tent pole cover featuring red and blue chevron patterns with long braided wool tassels hanging below.
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Archive I An antique hand-woven Turkmen Uk Bash tent pole cover featuring red and blue chevron patterns with long braided wool tassels hanging below.

Antique Turkmen UK Bash, Yomut Tribes, Trans-caspian Steppes, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.

Archive II An antique hand-woven Turkmen Uk Bash tent pole cover featuring red and blue chevron patterns with long braided wool tassels hanging below. 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
United Kingdom
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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An antique hand-woven Turkmen Uk Bash tent pole cover featuring red and blue chevron patterns with long braided wool tassels hanging below.
Antique Turkmen Uk Bash, Yomut Tribes, Trans-Caspian Steppes, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.
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An antique hand-woven Turkmen Uk Bash tent pole cover featuring red and blue chevron patterns with long braided wool tassels hanging below.
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  • ObjectTribal Textile
  • Period19th century
  • StyleTurkmen Tribal
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourDeep Red
  • MotifsChevron patterning, long braided tassels, geometric flat-weave border
  • SizeH 59 cm (23 in) x W 36 cm (14 in)

This antique Turkmen uk bash, created by the Yomut tribes of the trans-Caspian steppes during the second half of the nineteenth century, is a hand-woven tribal textile made of wool. The flat-weave fabric displays a deep red, blue, and white chevron pattern across the main body, complemented by geometric border designs at the top and bottom. Long braided wool tassels in shades of green, red, blue, and cream hang from the pointed lower end, and matching braided ties appear on the side edges. The textile measures 59 cm high and 36 cm wide, excluding the tassels. In a modern interior, this piece suits placement on a narrow wall space to add colour and texture to a room styled with a Glastonbury Boho vibe. The wool construction and traditional geometric motifs bring historical Central Asian craft into a living area, hallway, or study. It hangs securely against a flat surface, displaying its original tassels and vibrant textile patterns for everyday appreciation.

FAQs

An Uk Bash is a woven container crafted by nomadic Turkmen tribes, such as the Yomut, to wrap and protect the ends of yurt tent poles during transport across Central Asia.

These pieces are hand-spun from natural sheep wool using flat-weave and pile techniques, coloured with natural plant-based dyes including madder red and indigo blue.

Authentic examples display specific tribal motifs, natural dye variations known as abrash, dense hand-spun yarn construction, and original integrated hand-braided tassels.

An Uk Bash can be mounted inside a custom shadow-box frame or suspended directly as acoustic wall art to introduce rich texture and historic geometric patterns into modern spaces.

Position the textile away from direct sunlight, vacuum gently using low suction through a fine protective screen, and store in a climate-controlled room with insect protection.
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