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Antique Yomut Turkmen Spindle Bag 'Igsalyk' with Plain Weave Back, Circa 1880.
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Antique Yomut Turkmen Spindle Bag 'Igsalyk' with Plain Weave Back, Circa 1880.

19th century
Description

Size: 1ft 7in x 9in (48 x 22cm). Face size excluding tassels.

Antique Yomut Turkmen spindle bag, used for the storage of spinning bobbins.

Circa 1880.

A superb small spindle bag complete with plain weave back, these bags known by the Turkmen as 'Igsalyk' were hung inside the yurt and used to store items used in the hand spinning of wool. This example is in complete original condition with its plain weave back and decorative tassels. The design to the face is the well known Turkmen tree design.

The bag is in excellent condition with very slight wear to the face, the back is complete but does have some slight discolouration caused by tribal use.

Stock Number: D-0535.

Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Turkmen Yomut Spindle Bag to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
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SA1078055
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D-0535
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Description
Size: 1ft 7in x 9in (48 x 22cm). Face size excluding tassels.

Antique Yomut Turkmen spindle bag, used for the storage of spinning bobbins.

Circa 1880.

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A superb small spindle bag complete with plain weave back, these bags known by the Turkmen as 'Igsalyk' were hung inside the yurt and used to store items used in the hand spinning of wool.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

This example is in complete original condition with its plain weave back and decorative tassels. The design to the face is the well known Turkmen tree design.

The bag is in excellent condition with very slight wear to the face, the back is complete but does have some slight discolouration caused by tribal use.

Stock Number: D-0535.

Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Turkmen Yomut Spindle Bag to the 1880s.

Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1078055
Dealers Internal Ref
D-0535
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Specialists in antique carpets, rugs & runners. Professional cleaning, repairs & restoration.

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A narrow hand-knotted wool Turkmen spindle bag featuring chevron geometric patterns in terracotta, yellow, and dark brown with long side and bottom tassels.
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Archive I A narrow hand-knotted wool Turkmen spindle bag featuring chevron geometric patterns in terracotta, yellow, and dark brown with long side and bottom tassels.

Antique Yomut Turkmen Spindle Bag 'Igsalyk' with Plain Weave Back, Circa 1880.

Archive II A narrow hand-knotted wool Turkmen spindle bag featuring chevron geometric patterns in terracotta, yellow, and dark brown with long side and bottom tassels. View II
Archive III A narrow hand-knotted wool Turkmen spindle bag featuring chevron geometric patterns in terracotta, yellow, and dark brown with long side and bottom tassels. View III
Archive IV A narrow hand-knotted wool Turkmen spindle bag featuring chevron geometric patterns in terracotta, yellow, and dark brown with long side and bottom tassels. View IV
Archive V A narrow hand-knotted wool Turkmen spindle bag featuring chevron geometric patterns in terracotta, yellow, and dark brown with long side and bottom tassels. View V
Archive VI A narrow hand-knotted wool Turkmen spindle bag featuring chevron geometric patterns in terracotta, yellow, and dark brown with long side and bottom tassels. View VI
Archive VII A narrow hand-knotted wool Turkmen spindle bag featuring chevron geometric patterns in terracotta, yellow, and dark brown with long side and bottom tassels. View VII
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A narrow hand-knotted wool Turkmen spindle bag featuring chevron geometric patterns in terracotta, yellow, and dark brown with long side and bottom tassels.
ANTIQUE YOMUT TURKMEN SPINDLE BAG 'IGSALYK' WITH PLAIN WEAVE BACK, CIRCA 1880.
Ref: SA1078055
A narrow hand-knotted wool Turkmen spindle bag featuring chevron geometric patterns in terracotta, yellow, and dark brown with long side and bottom tassels.
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  • ObjectTribal Textiles
  • Period19th century
  • StyleTurkmen Nomadic
  • MaterialWool, Dyed Yarn
  • ColourTerracotta and Brown
  • MotifsChevron pattern, Multi-coloured tassels, Braided hanging loop, Geometric border
  • SizeH 48 cm (19 in) x W 22 cm (9 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This antique Yomut Turkmen spindle bag, known as an igsalyk, dates from circa 1880 and originates from nomadic tribal traditions. It is hand-knotted from wool and dyed yarn, showcasing a terracotta, yellow, and dark brown colour palette with a plain weave back. The vertical rectangular face displays a central chevron geometric pattern and a tree design, bordered by bands of geometric motifs and edged with a braided hanging loop at the top and multi-coloured tassels along the sides and bottom. The bag measures 48 cm high, 22 cm wide, and 1 cm deep, excluding the tassels. It is designed to hang on a wall, making it suitable for display in a narrow wall space or hallway in a contemporary home.

FAQs

An igsalyk is a narrow, hand-woven tribal bag traditionally crafted by Turkmen nomadic women, specifically designed to store drop spindles used in spinning wool thread.

They are typically hand-knotted using hand-spun wool yarn on a wool warp and weft, featuring a thick pile front panel, plain weave back, and intricate braided wool cords with decorative tassels.

Authentic 19th-century pieces feature natural dyes, deep terracotta reds and dark brown tones, strict geometric tribal motifs like serrated chevron patterns, and fine hand-spun wool weaving.

Mount the textile on a narrow wall space, integrate it into a curated gallery wall, or display it on a stand inside a cabinet to add textured bohemian character.

Keep the textile away from direct sunlight and damp conditions, clean gently with low-suction vacuuming through a mesh screen, and avoid hanging by raw threads without proper support.
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