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Antique Turkmen Asmalyk, Chowdur Tribe, Aralo-caspian Steppes, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.
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Antique Turkmen Asmalyk, Chowdur Tribe, Aralo-caspian Steppes, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.

19th century
Sold 18 August 2026 · Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Asmalyks or wedding trappings, come in two basic shapes, the pentagonal asmalyks of the Yomut and Teke and the large rectangular shape of the Chowdur, Ersary and various other Turkmen tribes.

This stunning asmalyk was made by Chowdur tribes in the Aralo-Caspian basin around the middle to third quarter 19th century. It was part of a private Swiss collection that was initially acquired during the last part of the nineteenth century and no later than 1910. It is in excellent condition, complete with original hanging tassels and comprises three Chowdur guls decorating the central field. This is a rare and superb example of Chowdur Turkmen wedding trappings, originally made in pairs in order to decorate the bridal camel and afterwards, hung in the wedding yurt to symbolise power and fertility.

Size: 43 x 1.35m (1' 5" x 4' 5") excluding tassels.

Physical Dimensions
Height
43cm (16.93")
Width
135cm (53.15")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1229949
Dealers Internal Reference
BM2290
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Description
Asmalyks or wedding trappings, come in two basic shapes, the pentagonal asmalyks of the Yomut and Teke and the large rectangular shape of the Chowdur, Ersary and various other Turkmen tribes.
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This stunning asmalyk was made by Chowdur tribes in the Aralo-Caspian basin around the middle to third quarter 19th century.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

It was part of a private Swiss collection that was initially acquired during the last part of the nineteenth century and no later than 1910. It is in excellent condition, complete with original hanging tassels and comprises three Chowdur guls decorating the central field. This is a rare and superb example of Chowdur Turkmen wedding trappings, originally made in pairs in order to decorate the bridal camel and afterwards, hung in the wedding yurt to symbolise power and fertility.

Size: 43 x 1.35m (1' 5" x 4' 5") excluding tassels.

Height
43cm (16.93")
Width
135cm (53.15")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1229949
Dealers Internal Ref
BM2290
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 rectangular Turkmen asmalyk featuring geometric diamond guls in red, navy, and yellow, finished with a fringe of braided wool tassels along the lower edge. SOLD18 AUG 26
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Archive I An antique rectangular Turkmen asmalyk featuring geometric diamond guls in red, navy, and yellow, finished with a fringe of braided wool tassels along the lower edge. SOLD18 AUG 26

Antique Turkmen Asmalyk, Chowdur Tribe, Aralo-caspian Steppes, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.

Archive II An antique rectangular Turkmen asmalyk featuring geometric diamond guls in red, navy, and yellow, finished with a fringe of braided wool tassels along the lower edge. View II
Archive III An antique rectangular Turkmen asmalyk featuring geometric diamond guls in red, navy, and yellow, finished with a fringe of braided wool tassels along the lower edge. View III
Archive IV An antique rectangular Turkmen asmalyk featuring geometric diamond guls in red, navy, and yellow, finished with a fringe of braided wool tassels along the lower edge. View IV
Archive V An antique rectangular Turkmen asmalyk featuring geometric diamond guls in red, navy, and yellow, finished with a fringe of braided wool tassels along the lower edge. View V
Archive VI An antique rectangular Turkmen asmalyk featuring geometric diamond guls in red, navy, and yellow, finished with a fringe of braided wool tassels along the lower edge. View VI
Archive VII An antique rectangular Turkmen asmalyk featuring geometric diamond guls in red, navy, and yellow, finished with a fringe of braided wool tassels along the lower edge. View VII
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

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An antique rectangular Turkmen asmalyk featuring geometric diamond guls in red, navy, and yellow, finished with a fringe of braided wool tassels along the lower edge.
Antique Turkmen Asmalyk, Chowdur Tribe, Aralo-Caspian Steppes, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.
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An antique rectangular Turkmen asmalyk featuring geometric diamond guls in red, navy, and yellow, finished with a fringe of braided wool tassels along the lower edge.
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  • ObjectWall Hangings & Textiles
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNomadic Tribal
  • MaterialWool, Natural Dyes
  • ColourRed
  • MotifsGeometric diamond guls, Braided wool tassels, Multiple guard borders, Asymmetrical tribal patterning
  • SizeH 43 cm (17 in) x W 135 cm (53 in)

FAQs

An asmalyk is a pentagonal or sometimes rectangular trapping traditionally used to decorate the flanks of a camel during Turkmen wedding processions.

Traditional Turkmen textiles were typically crafted from handspun sheeps wool, often utilizing natural dyes such as madder root for reds and indigo for dark blues.

Authenticity is determined by examining the handle of the wool, natural dye variations, knot density, structural asymmetry, and traditional tribal motifs distinctive to specific groups such as the Chowdur or Tekke.

These pieces are frequently mounted on linen and framed behind UV-protective glass or hung directly on a wall as a focal point of textile art within a room.

Preservation involves keeping the textile out of direct sunlight, avoiding high humidity, and periodically vacuuming through a mesh screen on low suction to remove particulate matter.
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