Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Turkmen Jollar Trapping to the 1870s.
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.
The Sariq were regarded as the heirs and custodians of the ancient weaving traditions of the Salor, the oldest and once the most powerful and aristocratic Turkmen tribe who were virtually anihilated in battle with the Persian Qajars around 1830. So much so, they lost power in Turkmenistan to the Teke and their weaving died out.
Jollars hold a special place in this multifarious repertoire.
This beautifully made trapping has strong reminders of the decorative idiom of the Salor. This is particularly true of the field, with its red and blue honeycomb lattice, filled with a repeat of the 'shemle' pattern, probably derived from a naturalistic palmette blossom.
This beautiful jollar contains highlights of cochineal-dye silk throughout, indicating it was quite possibly a prized dowry, presentation piece. The silk highlights can be seen as light-coloured areas in the photos.
The jollar is complete and in excellent condition.
Size: 1.35m x 0.38m (4' 5" x 1' 3").
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Turkmen Jollar Trapping to the 1870s.
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.
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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Antique Turkmen Jollar, Sariq Tribe, Yolatan Oasis, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.
