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Antique Turkmen Bokche (Dowry Bag), Yomut Tribe, Trans-caspian Steppes, Turkmenistan.
Sold by Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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    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 Bokche (Dowry Bag), Yomut Tribe, Trans-caspian Steppes, Turkmenistan.

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Sold 1 January 1900 · Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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The Turkmen Bokche is a rare find these days. It is shaped like an envelope and was initially woven to contain a large flat loaf of bread which was symbolically important at the wedding ceremony. Afterwards, the bokche was used by the bride for containing her most treasured small possessions. The bokche is considered to rank as one of the most highly regarded weavings in any Turkmen collection.

Size: 64cm x 64cm (2' 1" x 2' 1").

Physical Dimensions
Height
64cm (25.20")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this piece to the Select period.

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SA351038
Dealers Internal Reference
BM1025
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Description
The Turkmen Bokche is a rare find these days.
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It is shaped like an envelope and was initially woven to contain a large flat loaf of bread which was symbolically important at the wedding ceremony.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Afterwards, the bokche was used by the bride for containing her most treasured small possessions. The bokche is considered to rank as one of the most highly regarded weavings in any Turkmen collection.

Size: 64cm x 64cm (2' 1" x 2' 1").

Height
64cm (25.20")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this piece to the Select period.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA351038
Dealers Internal Ref
BM1025
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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Archive I Antique Turkmen Bokche (Dowry Bag), Yomut Tribe, Trans-Caspian Steppes, Turkmenistan. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Turkmen Bokche (Dowry Bag), Yomut Tribe, Trans-caspian Steppes, Turkmenistan.

Archive II Antique Turkmen Bokche (Dowry Bag), Yomut Tribe, Trans-Caspian Steppes, Turkmenistan. View II
Archive III Antique Turkmen Bokche (Dowry Bag), Yomut Tribe, Trans-Caspian Steppes, Turkmenistan. View III
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Telephone 01451 824 447 or 07980 999 114
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North Cotswolds
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/rugmac
Verified Since Oct 2011
Items For Sale 112
Items Sold 1,075
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Location: North Cotswolds , Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
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Antique Turkmen Bokche (Dowry Bag), Yomut Tribe, Trans-Caspian Steppes, Turkmenistan.
Antique Turkmen Bokche (Dowry Bag), Yomut Tribe, Trans-Caspian Steppes, Turkmenistan.
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Antique Turkmen Bokche (Dowry Bag), Yomut Tribe, Trans-Caspian Steppes, Turkmenistan.
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