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Antique Chuval, Yomut Turkmen Tribes, Trans-caspian Steppes, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.
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Antique Chuval, Yomut Turkmen Tribes, Trans-caspian Steppes, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.

19th century
Sold 20 March 2025 · Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Magnificent! Fabulous rich madder-red with four vertical rows of four 'kilim guls' - more often found on the flatweave chuvals. This is therefore a rarer type than the flatweave chuvals and made by Yomut Turkmen around 1870-1880.

Chuvals or storage-bags were usually made in pairs and carried clothing and other personal belongings on the flanks of the camels during migrations. This chuval lost its flatwoven back a long time ago as well as the outer 'birds-heads' border on the sides only, where new selvedges have been added. Otherwise it is in excellent pile throughout.

This beautiful piece needs to be seen to appreciate the wonderful colour of madder-red which photos often don't do any justice to!

Size: 1.07m x 0.79m (3' 6" x 2' 7").

Physical Dimensions
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Yomut Chuval to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1042358
Dealers Internal Reference
BM2112
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Description
Magnificent! Fabulous rich madder-red with four vertical rows of four 'kilim guls' - more often found on the flatweave chuvals.
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This is therefore a rarer type than the flatweave chuvals and made by Yomut Turkmen around 1870-1880.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
fig 1. An antique Yomut Turkmen chuval featuring geometric diamond guls in ivory and dark blue against a madder red wool field with knotted fringe.
fig 1. Antique Chuval, Yomut Turkmen Tribes, Trans-caspian Steppes, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.

Chuvals or storage-bags were usually made in pairs and carried clothing and other personal belongings on the flanks of the camels during migrations. This chuval lost its flatwoven back a long time ago as well as the outer 'birds-heads' border on the sides only, where new selvedges have been added. Otherwise it is in excellent pile throughout.

This beautiful piece needs to be seen to appreciate the wonderful colour of madder-red which photos often don't do any justice to!

Size: 1.07m x 0.79m (3' 6" x 2' 7").

Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Yomut Chuval to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1042358
Dealers Internal Ref
BM2112
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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Archive I An antique Yomut Turkmen chuval featuring geometric diamond guls in ivory and dark blue against a madder red wool field with knotted fringe. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Chuval, Yomut Turkmen Tribes, Trans-caspian Steppes, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.

Archive II An antique Yomut Turkmen chuval featuring geometric diamond guls in ivory and dark blue against a madder red wool field with knotted fringe. View II
Archive III An antique Yomut Turkmen chuval featuring geometric diamond guls in ivory and dark blue against a madder red wool field with knotted fringe. View III
Archive IV An antique Yomut Turkmen chuval featuring geometric diamond guls in ivory and dark blue against a madder red wool field with knotted fringe. View IV
Archive V An antique Yomut Turkmen chuval featuring geometric diamond guls in ivory and dark blue against a madder red wool field with knotted fringe. View V
Archive VI An antique Yomut Turkmen chuval featuring geometric diamond guls in ivory and dark blue against a madder red wool field with knotted fringe. View VI
Archive VII An antique Yomut Turkmen chuval featuring geometric diamond guls in ivory and dark blue against a madder red wool field with knotted fringe. View VII
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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An antique Yomut Turkmen chuval featuring geometric diamond guls in ivory and dark blue against a madder red wool field with knotted fringe.
Antique Chuval, Yomut Turkmen Tribes, Trans-Caspian Steppes, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.
Ref: SA1042358
An antique Yomut Turkmen chuval featuring geometric diamond guls in ivory and dark blue against a madder red wool field with knotted fringe.
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  • ObjectTent Bag
  • Period19th century
  • StyleTurkmen Tribal
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourRed
  • MotifsDiamond guls, Geometric borders, Knotted fringe
  • SizeH 79 cm (31 in) x W 107 cm (42 in)

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A chuval is a large, rectangular face bag woven by the Yomut Turkmen nomadic tribes of Central Asia, traditionally used within a yurt for storing household goods and bedding.

Traditional pieces are constructed with hand-spun sheep wool for the pile, warp, and weft, utilising natural dyes derived from madder root for the characteristic red backgrounds, alongside indigo and plant-based yellows.

Authentic pieces feature dense, symmetrical knotting on wool foundations, natural colour variations known as abrage, and characteristic tribal gul motifs such as the tauk alem or diamond guls associated with specific clans.

These historical textiles are frequently mounted and displayed as wall art on linen backings or placed on low-traffic floors and benches to introduce rich textures and earthy red tones into a room.

Preservation requires regular, gentle vacuuming with a mesh screen cover, keeping the textile away from direct sunlight to prevent dye degradation, and ensuring professional specialist cleaning when necessary.
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