Antique Yomut Turkmen Asmalyk, Bridal Camel Decoration, Superb Colours, 2nd Half 19th Century.

Name: Antique Yomut Turkmen Asmalyk, Bridal Camel Decoration, Superb Colours, 2nd Half 19th Century.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA496679
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Cotswold Oriental Rugs

Description

Size: 3ft 8in x 2ft 5in (113 x 73cm).

Antique Yomut Turkmen asmalyk with lattice design.

2nd half 19th century.

This good example of a Yomut Turkmen asmalyk has an ivory ground with a lattice design which contains the erre gul; the range of colours including a clear blue and madder red is outstanding. The ivory ground border is very well drawn and contains a classic Yomut bird design

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Asmalyk were used to decorate the flanks of the camels in the Yomut Turkmen wedding procession, they usually formed part of the brides dowry and were woven in pairs.

The weave is very fine and the asmalyk has a soft floppy handle.

The asmalyk is in good condition with even even wear and medium pile. There is an old patch repair to the lower right hand corner and to the right hand side outer border, these can be seen in the images.

The asmalyk has been hand washed and is ready for display.

Stock Number: D-1387.

Physical Dimensions

Height

73cm (28.74")

Width

113cm (44.49")

Depth

1cm (0.39")

Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this piece to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA496679

Dealers Internal Reference

D-1387

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Description

Size: 3ft 8in x 2ft 5in (113 x 73cm).

Antique Yomut Turkmen asmalyk with lattice design.

2nd half 19th century.

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This good example of a Yomut Turkmen asmalyk has an ivory ground with a lattice design which contains the erre gul; the range of colours including a clear blue and madder red is outstanding.

Cotswold Oriental Rugs

The ivory ground border is very well drawn and contains a classic Yomut bird design

fig 1. ANTIQUE YOMUT TURKMEN ASMALYK, BRIDAL CAMEL DECORATION, SUPERB COLOURS, 2ND HALF 19TH CENTURY. — fig 1. Antique Yomut Turkmen Asmalyk, Bridal Camel Decoration, Superb Colours, 2nd Half 19th Century.

Asmalyk were used to decorate the flanks of the camels in the Yomut Turkmen wedding procession, they usually formed part of the brides dowry and were woven in pairs.

The weave is very fine and the asmalyk has a soft floppy handle.

fig 2. ANTIQUE YOMUT TURKMEN ASMALYK, BRIDAL CAMEL DECORATION, SUPERB COLOURS, 2ND HALF 19TH CENTURY. — fig 2. Antique Yomut Turkmen Asmalyk, Bridal Camel Decoration, Superb Colours, 2nd Half 19th Century.

The asmalyk is in good condition with even even wear and medium pile. There is an old patch repair to the lower right hand corner and to the right hand side outer border, these can be seen in the images.

The asmalyk has been hand washed and is ready for display.

Stock Number: D-1387.