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Antique Turkmen 'Kap', Yomut Tribes, Trans-caspian Steppes, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.
For sale by Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
for sale €1,697     $1,842
£1,450
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

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Antique Turkmen 'Kap', Yomut Tribes, Trans-caspian Steppes, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.

19th century
Description

A rare and beautiful 'kap' (small storage bag) made by Yomut tribes in the trans-Caspian region of Turkmenistan circa 1860-1870. .

This kap has a rare field design and is in excellent condition, complete with plain-weave back and tassels.

Kaps were made for carrying small personal items and were tied to the flanks of the camels during migrations.

Size: 71cm x 36cm (2' 4" x 1' 2") excluding tassels.

Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Turkmen Yomut Kap to the 1860s.

Independent Date Check ID 09549058
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques Date1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1860s:
Fine, dense knotting visible on the reverse: traditional 19th-century nomadic hand-weaving.
Intact plain-weave back and braided cord: complete original tribal bag construction.
Madder aubergine and indigo dyes: early natural dyestuffs with gentle colour shifting.
Long polychrome wool tassels along the bottom: original nomadic finishing details.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1221294
Dealers Internal Reference
BM2247
Dealers Notes

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Description
A rare and beautiful 'kap' (small storage bag) made by Yomut tribes in the trans-Caspian region of Turkmenistan circa 1860-1870. .
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This kap has a rare field design and is in excellent condition, complete with plain-weave back and tassels.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Kaps were made for carrying small personal items and were tied to the flanks of the camels during migrations.

Size: 71cm x 36cm (2' 4" x 1' 2") excluding tassels.

Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Turkmen Yomut Kap to the 1860s.

Independent Date Report ID 09549058
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques dating1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1860s:
Fine, dense knotting visible on the reverse: traditional 19th-century nomadic hand-weaving.
Intact plain-weave back and braided cord: complete original tribal bag construction.
Madder aubergine and indigo dyes: early natural dyestuffs with gentle colour shifting.
Long polychrome wool tassels along the bottom: original nomadic finishing details.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1221294
Dealers Internal Ref
BM2247
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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A rectangular hand-knotted wool Turkmen bag face with repeating geometric red, ivory, and indigo motifs, surrounded by long woven tassels on three sides.
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Archive I A rectangular hand-knotted wool Turkmen bag face with repeating geometric red, ivory, and indigo motifs, surrounded by long woven tassels on three sides.

Antique Turkmen 'Kap', Yomut Tribes, Trans-caspian Steppes, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.

Archive II A rectangular hand-knotted wool Turkmen bag face with repeating geometric red, ivory, and indigo motifs, surrounded by long woven tassels on three sides. View II
Archive III A rectangular hand-knotted wool Turkmen bag face with repeating geometric red, ivory, and indigo motifs, surrounded by long woven tassels on three sides. View III
Archive IV A rectangular hand-knotted wool Turkmen bag face with repeating geometric red, ivory, and indigo motifs, surrounded by long woven tassels on three sides. View IV
Archive V A rectangular hand-knotted wool Turkmen bag face with repeating geometric red, ivory, and indigo motifs, surrounded by long woven tassels on three sides. View V
Archive VI A rectangular hand-knotted wool Turkmen bag face with repeating geometric red, ivory, and indigo motifs, surrounded by long woven tassels on three sides. View VI
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Telephone 01451 824 447 or 07980 999 114
Location
North Cotswolds
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/rugmac
Verified Since Oct 2011
Items For Sale 116
Items Sold 1,075
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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A rectangular hand-knotted wool Turkmen bag face with repeating geometric red, ivory, and indigo motifs, surrounded by long woven tassels on three sides.
Antique Turkmen 'Kap', Yomut Tribes, Trans-Caspian Steppes, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.
Ref: SA1221294
A rectangular hand-knotted wool Turkmen bag face with repeating geometric red, ivory, and indigo motifs, surrounded by long woven tassels on three sides.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectTribal Textiles
  • Period19th century
  • StyleTurkmen Tribal
  • MaterialHand-spun Wool
  • ColourDeep Red
  • MotifsYomut gul motifs, Long fringed tassels, Geometric borders, Hand-twisted cords
  • SizeH 36 cm (14 in) x W 71 cm (28 in)

This Yomut tribal kap originates from the trans-Caspian steppes of Turkmenistan and dates to 1860. The hand-spun wool textile displays deep red, ivory, and indigo tones within a central field of repeating geometric motifs. An intricate border surrounds the field, complemented by long fringed tassels along the lower and side edges, plus a hand-twisted suspension cord fixed across the top. The piece measures 36 cm high and 71 cm wide, excluding the tassels. Originally designed to carry small personal items on camel flanks during migrations, this antique bag suits modern interior placement on a narrow wall space to add textile warmth and tribal character to a living area or hallway.

FAQs

A Kap is a small, handwoven storage bag or pouch crafted by nomadic Turkmen tribes, traditionally used to hold household goods inside yurts or during nomadic migrations.

These textiles are hand-knotted using hand-spun sheep wool, coloured with natural plant and mineral dyes, and finished with knotted fringes and braided cords.

Authentic Yomut pieces feature distinct geometric gul motifs, deep madder red and indigo colour palettes, hand-spun wool warp and weft threads, and natural irregularities inherent to tribal handloom weaving.

Tribal textile bags can be mounted on a neutral wall as textural art, draped over wooden furniture, or framed inside a shadow box to display historical craftsmanship.

Keep the wool textile out of direct sunlight, vacuum gently without a rotating brush bar, and consult a professional textile conservator for specialized washing.
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