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Rare Antique Teke Turkmen Asmalyk, Merv Oasis, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Rare Antique Teke Turkmen Asmalyk, Merv Oasis, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.

19th century
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A rare 'asmalyk' - a bridal wedding camel trapping - made by Teke tribes in the Merv Oasis of Turkmenistan during the mid 19th century. Asmalyks were made in pairs by the bride and hung on the flanks of the wedding camel during the bride's journey to her wedding ceremony. Symbolically, they represented power and fertility and when presented to the bridegroom as part of the bride's dowry, he would hang them inside the wedding yurt for the rest of their married days. Most asmalyks found on the world market today are from the Yomut Turkmen - those made by the Teke are rare. This stunning asmalyk, which is in excellent condition and complete with tassels, comprises vertical columns of trees known as 'gapyrga' in the Turkmen language.

Illustrated in my third edition 'Tribal Rugs - Treasures of the Black Tent' on page 45, this is a highly collectible asmalyk.

Size: 60cm x 1.17m (2' 0" x 3' 10").

Physical Dimensions
Height
60cm (23.62")
Width
117cm (46.06")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this piece to the 1850s.

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SA764465
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BM/FS2
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A rare 'asmalyk' - a bridal wedding camel trapping - made by Teke tribes in the Merv Oasis of Turkmenistan during the mid 19th century.
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Asmalyks were made in pairs by the bride and hung on the flanks of the wedding camel during the bride's journey to her wedding ceremony.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Symbolically, they represented power and fertility and when presented to the bridegroom as part of the bride's dowry, he would hang them inside the wedding yurt for the rest of their married days. Most asmalyks found on the world market today are from the Yomut Turkmen - those made by the Teke are rare. This stunning asmalyk, which is in excellent condition and complete with tassels, comprises vertical columns of trees known as 'gapyrga' in the Turkmen language.

Illustrated in my third edition 'Tribal Rugs - Treasures of the Black Tent' on page 45, this is a highly collectible asmalyk.

Size: 60cm x 1.17m (2' 0" x 3' 10").

Height
60cm (23.62")
Width
117cm (46.06")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this piece to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA764465
Dealers Internal Ref
BM/FS2
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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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Telephone 01451 824 447 or 07980 999 114
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North Cotswolds
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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