0
6,588  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 0  ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAY NEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Sort Order
Latest
Price Low
Price High
sellingantiques.co.uk
ID #SA1225577
FOR SALE
£2,350
Email
Save
Antique Turkmen Kap, Teke Tribes, Merv Oasis, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
for sale €2,750     $2,985
£2,350
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Sellingantiques Verified Since Oct 2011
View Dealers Stock Page
  • About Us
    Dealing in antique and old tribal rugs, dowry weavings and decorative carpets from the near east and central asia since 1979.
Relevant Links
Id #SA1225577
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Antique Turkmen Kap, Teke Tribes, Merv Oasis, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.

19th century
Description

The Turkmen 'kap' was a small bag; smaller than a 'torba' (medium-size bag) and a 'chuval' (large storage bag), and specifically made for containing small personal items such as a mirror and jewellery.

Kaps are few and far between these days and to find one in very good condition with original tassels, is very rare! But even more rare, dare I say, is this one, with its horizontal row of small quadrupeds - possibly deer or gazelle - along the very top border. Made by Teke tribes in the Merv Oasis circa 1860-1870, the kap is in excellent overall, original condition with the glowing red field containing eight small Teke 'guls' (tribal crests) and an attractive 'elem' or skirt above the tassels. To top it all, there are tiny knots of silk in just a few areas. It must have been very special to the weaver, a utilitarian item that was possibly a dowry piece and never intended for commercial sale!

Size: 81 x 30cm (2' 8" x 1' 0") excluding tassels.

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Turkmen Kap Textile to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1225577
Dealers Internal Reference
BM/TKK
Dealers Notes

Viewing by appointment only.

Description
The Turkmen 'kap' was a small bag; smaller than a 'torba' (medium-size bag) and a 'chuval' (large storage bag), and specifically made for containing small personal items such as a mirror and jewellery.

Kaps are few and far between these days and to find one in very good condition with original tassels, is very rare! But even more rare, dare I say, is this one, with its horizontal row of small quadrupeds - possibly deer or gazelle - along the very top border. Made by Teke tribes in the Merv Oasis circa 1860-1870, the kap is in excellent overall, original condition with the glowing red field containing eight small Teke 'guls' (tribal crests) and an attractive 'elem' or skirt above the tassels. To top it all, there are tiny knots of silk in just a few areas.

“
It must have been very special to the weaver, a utilitarian item that was possibly a dowry piece and never intended for commercial sale!.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Size: 81 x 30cm (2' 8" x 1' 0") excluding tassels.

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Turkmen Kap Textile to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1225577
Dealers Internal Ref
BM/TKK
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.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets Profile Page

Relevant Links
PDF SHARE
SAVE
An antique Teke Turkmen hand-knotted wool kap featuring deep red geometric guls and long multi-coloured yarn fringe.
1 / 8
Archive I An antique Teke Turkmen hand-knotted wool kap featuring deep red geometric guls and long multi-coloured yarn fringe.

Antique Turkmen Kap, Teke Tribes, Merv Oasis, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.

Archive II An antique Teke Turkmen hand-knotted wool kap featuring deep red geometric guls and long multi-coloured yarn fringe. View II
Archive III An antique Teke Turkmen hand-knotted wool kap featuring deep red geometric guls and long multi-coloured yarn fringe. View III
Archive IV An antique Teke Turkmen hand-knotted wool kap featuring deep red geometric guls and long multi-coloured yarn fringe. View IV
Archive V An antique Teke Turkmen hand-knotted wool kap featuring deep red geometric guls and long multi-coloured yarn fringe. View V
Archive VI An antique Teke Turkmen hand-knotted wool kap featuring deep red geometric guls and long multi-coloured yarn fringe. View VI
Archive VII An antique Teke Turkmen hand-knotted wool kap featuring deep red geometric guls and long multi-coloured yarn fringe. View VII
Archive VIII An antique Teke Turkmen hand-knotted wool kap featuring deep red geometric guls and long multi-coloured yarn fringe. View VIII
Enlarged Archival View
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 126
Items Sold 1,051
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Verified Since Oct 2011
View Dealer Info
Location: North Cotswolds , Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/rugmac
Verified
Oct 2011
For Sale
126
Sold
1,051
An antique Teke Turkmen hand-knotted wool kap featuring deep red geometric guls and long multi-coloured yarn fringe.
Antique Turkmen Kap, Teke Tribes, Merv Oasis, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.
Ref: SA1225577
An antique Teke Turkmen hand-knotted wool kap featuring deep red geometric guls and long multi-coloured yarn fringe.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

FAQs

A kap is a small, decorative woven textile face created by nomadic Turkmen tribes, such as the Teke, residing in Central Asia. Historically hung inside yurts to store personal belongings or protect openings, these pieces reflect specific tribal identities through distinctive geometric patterns called guls.

Turkmen kaps were hand-knotted using locally sourced sheep wool on a wool warp and weft. Dyes were traditionally derived from natural plant and mineral sources, such as madder root for deep red shades, producing durable textiles finished with long braided or multi-coloured yarn fringes.

Authentic Teke Turkmen textiles feature tightly knotted wool pile, fine handle, and classical Teke guls composed of precise diamond or octagonal motifs. Natural dye variation, gentle age-related wear, soft backings, and long hand-tied fringe elements distinguish historic pieces from modern reproductions.

A tribal kap makes a striking textile wall hanging when mounted on a minimal acrylic rod or custom frame. Its rich red hues and tactile fringe add warm texture and geometric focus above a console table, within a gallery wall, or in a narrow hallway.

Keep wool textiles away from direct sunlight and damp environments to prevent fading and fibre damage. Clean gently using a low-suction vacuum with a mesh shield, and consult a professional textile conservator for washing or repair work.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Movements
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Freshness
Online Payments
Categories