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Antique Yomut Turkmen Horse Cover / Blanket, for Ceremonial Use, Circa 1920.
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Antique Yomut Turkmen Horse Cover / Blanket, for Ceremonial Use, Circa 1920.

1900 - 1920
Description

Size: 5ft 3inx 4ft 7in (160 x 140cm) excluding tassels.

Antique Yomut Turkmen tribal ceremonial horse cover.

Circa 1920.

This horse cover belongs to a small group of well known ceremonial horse covers and associated items woven by the Yomut Turkmen tribes of North Eastern Persia. The cover in finely knotted with dense velvet like pile, giving the item the strength required for use. The banded design in shades of madder red, indigo blue and ivory is typical of this group of weavings.

The cover is in original condition with very slight wear and almost full pile, the dye quality is superb give the rich colours required for use on special occasions such as a tribal wedding. There are some slight area of damage to side bindings, these are shown in the close up images and reflected in the price.

A superb collectible display item. A closely related example is published in 'Turkoman Tribal Rugs' by Werner Loges, plate 51, page 93. And another example is published in 'Turkoman Carpets' by Siawosch Azadi, item 41.

Stock Number: D-0126.

Physical Dimensions
Height
160cm (62.99")
Width
140cm (55.12")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Yomut Turkmen Horse Cover to the 1920s.

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SA1221682
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D-0126
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Description
Size: 5ft 3inx 4ft 7in (160 x 140cm) excluding tassels.

Antique Yomut Turkmen tribal ceremonial horse cover.

Circa 1920.

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This horse cover belongs to a small group of well known ceremonial horse covers and associated items woven by the Yomut Turkmen tribes of North Eastern Persia.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

The cover in finely knotted with dense velvet like pile, giving the item the strength required for use. The banded design in shades of madder red, indigo blue and ivory is typical of this group of weavings.

fig 1. Hand-woven red, dark navy, and ivory striped Turkmen wool horse cover featuring geometric motifs and fringe along the lower edges.
fig 1. Antique Yomut Turkmen Horse Cover / Blanket, for Ceremonial Use, Circa 1920.

The cover is in original condition with very slight wear and almost full pile, the dye quality is superb give the rich colours required for use on special occasions such as a tribal wedding. There are some slight area of damage to side bindings, these are shown in the close up images and reflected in the price.

fig 2. Hand-woven red, dark navy, and ivory striped Turkmen wool horse cover featuring geometric motifs and fringe along the lower edges.
fig 2. Antique Yomut Turkmen Horse Cover / Blanket, for Ceremonial Use, Circa 1920.

A superb collectible display item. A closely related example is published in 'Turkoman Tribal Rugs' by Werner Loges, plate 51, page 93. And another example is published in 'Turkoman Carpets' by Siawosch Azadi, item 41.

Stock Number: D-0126.

Height
160cm (62.99")
Width
140cm (55.12")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Yomut Turkmen Horse Cover to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1221682
Dealers Internal Ref
D-0126
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Antique Yomut Turkmen Horse Cover / Blanket, for Ceremonial Use, Circa 1920.

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Hand-woven red, dark navy, and ivory striped Turkmen wool horse cover featuring geometric motifs and fringe along the lower edges.
ANTIQUE YOMUT TURKMEN HORSE COVER / BLANKET, FOR CEREMONIAL USE, CIRCA 1920.
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A Yomut Turkmen horse cover, traditionally known as an at khelyat, is a specialised hand-woven textile crafted by nomadic Turkmen tribes of Central Asia to dress horses for ceremonial occasions, weddings, and formal processions.

These trappings are hand-woven using hand-spun wool on portable looms, incorporating flat-weave or pile-weaving techniques with natural vegetable dyes to form geometric tribal motifs and fringe details.

Authentic pieces display natural colour variation from vegetable dyes, traditional tribal emblem sequences, hand-knotted edge finishing, and slight weave irregularities characteristic of artisanal hand-loom production.

Tribal horse covers serve as striking decorative wall art when mounted inside custom frames, draped over neutral upholstered seating, or presented on bespoke metal stands.

Antique wool textiles should be kept away from direct sunlight to prevent dye fading, vacuumed gently using a protective mesh cover, and professionally conserved by textile specialists when cleaning is required.
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