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Antique Pair of Turkmen Dizlyks, Chowdur Tribe, Mangyshlak / Khorezm Oasis, Turkmenistan.
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Antique Pair of Turkmen Dizlyks, Chowdur Tribe, Mangyshlak / Khorezm Oasis, Turkmenistan.

19th century
Sold 14 October 2024 · Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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A rare and stunning pair of mid to third quarter 19th century 'dizlyks' (wedding camel-knee decorations), made by Chowdur Turkmen in the northern steppes of Turkmenistan, around the Mangyshlak peninsula and The Khorezm Oasis. Most dizlyks found these days, and pairs are getting pretty rare, were made by the Yomut Turkmen in the trans-Caspian steppes.

The Chowdur, sometimes spelt 'Chodur', were once a large and important tribe of Oguz origin. In post-Mongol times, the Chowdur came together with the Abdal, Igdyr and several smaller Turkmen clans to form the Chowdur Confederation.

Dizlyks were made specifically by the young Turkmen bride to decorate the knobbly knees of her wedding camel and have a link to the beautiful, large 'asmalyks' which were hung on either flank of the wedding camel and symbolised power and fertility.

Size: 40cm incl. tassels x 30cm wide (16" x 12").

Physical Dimensions
Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated these Antique Turkmen Dizlyks to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1099269
Dealers Internal Reference
BM2100
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Description
A rare and stunning pair of mid to third quarter 19th century 'dizlyks' (wedding camel-knee decorations), made by Chowdur Turkmen in the northern steppes of Turkmenistan, around the Mangyshlak peninsula and The Khorezm Oasis.
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Most dizlyks found these days, and pairs are getting pretty rare, were made by the Yomut Turkmen in the trans-Caspian steppes.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
fig 1. An antique pair of hand-woven Turkmen dizlyks featuring geometric patterns in red, cream, and dark brown, finished with colourful hanging tassels.
fig 1. Antique Pair of Turkmen Dizlyks, Chowdur Tribe, Mangyshlak / Khorezm Oasis, Turkmenistan.

The Chowdur, sometimes spelt 'Chodur', were once a large and important tribe of Oguz origin. In post-Mongol times, the Chowdur came together with the Abdal, Igdyr and several smaller Turkmen clans to form the Chowdur Confederation.

fig 2. An antique pair of hand-woven Turkmen dizlyks featuring geometric patterns in red, cream, and dark brown, finished with colourful hanging tassels.
fig 2. Antique Pair of Turkmen Dizlyks, Chowdur Tribe, Mangyshlak / Khorezm Oasis, Turkmenistan.

Dizlyks were made specifically by the young Turkmen bride to decorate the knobbly knees of her wedding camel and have a link to the beautiful, large 'asmalyks' which were hung on either flank of the wedding camel and symbolised power and fertility.

Size: 40cm incl. tassels x 30cm wide (16" x 12").

Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated these Antique Turkmen Dizlyks to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1099269
Dealers Internal Ref
BM2100
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 pair of hand-woven Turkmen dizlyks featuring geometric patterns in red, cream, and dark brown, finished with colourful hanging tassels. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Pair of Turkmen Dizlyks, Chowdur Tribe, Mangyshlak / Khorezm Oasis, Turkmenistan.

Archive II An antique pair of hand-woven Turkmen dizlyks featuring geometric patterns in red, cream, and dark brown, finished with colourful hanging tassels. View II
Archive III An antique pair of hand-woven Turkmen dizlyks featuring geometric patterns in red, cream, and dark brown, finished with colourful hanging tassels. View III
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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An antique pair of hand-woven Turkmen dizlyks featuring geometric patterns in red, cream, and dark brown, finished with colourful hanging tassels.
Antique Pair of Turkmen Dizlyks, Chowdur Tribe, Mangyshlak / Khorezm Oasis, Turkmenistan.
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An antique pair of hand-woven Turkmen dizlyks featuring geometric patterns in red, cream, and dark brown, finished with colourful hanging tassels.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTextile Art
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNomadic Tribal
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourDeep Red
  • MotifsGeometric guls, Multiple hanging tassels, Cross motifs, Symmetrical borders
  • SizeH 40 cm (16 in) x W 30 cm (12 in)

FAQs

Dizlyks are traditional knee pads or decorative guards historically woven by Turkmen tribes, often attached to camel trappings or worn during ceremonial riding.

Authentic pieces are generally crafted using hand-spun wool with pile or flatweave techniques, dyed with natural pigments such as madder root and indigo.

Authenticity is assessed through structural analysis, wool quality, natural dye oxidation, and distinct tribal motif geometries characteristic of the Khorezm region.

These pieces function well as textile art when mounted and framed under UV-protective glass or displayed on neutral walls to highlight their intricate patterns.

Preservation requires keeping items out of direct sunlight, maintaining stable humidity levels, and gently vacuuming with a mesh screen covering to prevent fibre degradation.
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