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Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Ak' Chuval Face, Circa 1870.
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Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Ak' Chuval Face, Circa 1870.

19th century
Sold 21 October 2026 · Cotswold Oriental Rugs
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Size: 3ft 10in x 2ft 5in (117 x 73cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen 'ak' chuval face with a banded design in mixed techniques.

Circa 1870.

Chuval are storage bags used by the Turkmen nomads for the storage of personal items inside the yurt and also for the transport of goods on the backs of camels or horses. They were usually woven in pairs. 'Ak' translates to white; these chuval are associated with weddings and formed part of the brides dowry, they were prized possessions and passed down through the

family.

This example is of classic design with white decorated bands in pile and flatweave on a madder red ground, the large white elem panel at the base is decorated with the traditional Turkmen trees.

The chuval face is in good condition with some wear and a few spots of historic damage / repair. The chuval would once of had a plain weave back, this has been removed.

Stock Number: D-1374.

Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Tekke Turkmen Chuval Face to the 1870s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
117cm (46.06")
Width
73cm (28.74")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
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SA1103429
Dealers Internal Reference
D-1374
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Size: 3ft 10in x 2ft 5in (117 x 73cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen 'ak' chuval face with a banded design in mixed techniques.

Circa 1870.

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Chuval are storage bags used by the Turkmen nomads for the storage of personal items inside the yurt and also for the transport of goods on the backs of camels or horses.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

They were usually woven in pairs. 'Ak' translates to white; these chuval are associated with weddings and formed part of the brides dowry, they were prized possessions and passed down through the

fig 1. An antique Tekke Turkmen Ak chuval bag face featuring horizontal bands of geometric motifs in terracotta red, dark brown, and ivory wool.
fig 1. Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Ak' Chuval Face, Circa 1870.

family.

This example is of classic design with white decorated bands in pile and flatweave on a madder red ground, the large white elem panel at the base is decorated with the traditional Turkmen trees.

The chuval face is in good condition with some wear and a few spots of historic damage / repair. The chuval would once of had a plain weave back, this has been removed.

Stock Number: D-1374.

Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Tekke Turkmen Chuval Face to the 1870s.

Height
117cm (46.06")
Width
73cm (28.74")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
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SA1103429
Dealers Internal Ref
D-1374
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Archive I An antique Tekke Turkmen Ak chuval bag face featuring horizontal bands of geometric motifs in terracotta red, dark brown, and ivory wool. SOLD21 OCT 26

Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Ak' Chuval Face, Circa 1870.

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An antique Tekke Turkmen Ak chuval bag face featuring horizontal bands of geometric motifs in terracotta red, dark brown, and ivory wool.
ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN 'AK' CHUVAL FACE, CIRCA 1870.
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An antique Tekke Turkmen Ak chuval bag face featuring horizontal bands of geometric motifs in terracotta red, dark brown, and ivory wool.
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  • ObjectAntique Textiles
  • Period19th century
  • StyleTekke Turkmen
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourTerracotta Red & Ivory
  • MotifsHorizontal band pattern, Geometric tribal motifs, Elem lower border, Striped field layout
  • SizeH 117 cm (46 in) x W 73 cm (29 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This antique Tekke Turkmen 'ak' chuval face from circa 1870 is a traditional nomad storage bag front woven from wool and cotton. The piece displays a striped field layout in terracotta red, dark brown, and ivory, decorated with horizontal bands of geometric tribal motifs and an elem lower border featuring traditional tree patterns. Visible signs of age include areas of wear, historic damage, and a missing plain weave back that has been removed. The textile measures 117 cm high, 73 cm wide, and 1 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this decorative wall hanging or display textile suits a Glastonbury boho interior style as a striking focal point in a living room, hallway, or study. The construction incorporates mixed weaving techniques, featuring both pile and flatweave elements in an earthy colour palette. The format allows for versatile placement on interior walls to introduce rich cultural heritage and historical texture to modern living spaces.

FAQs

A Tekke Turkmen Ak Chuval is a nomadic storage bag face woven by the Tekke tribe of Central Asia, featuring a light-coloured lower border or elem panel alongside horizontal bands of geometric tribal motifs.

These textiles were hand-woven using hand-spun wool yarn, often incorporating cotton accents, dyed with natural plant and insect dyes to create deep terracotta reds, dark blues, and cream tones.

Authentic 19th-century examples display fine knotting density, soft natural-dyed wool, a supple handle, and heraldic tribal motifs woven into structured horizontal bands.

A chuval face can be mounted and framed as textured wall art, displayed over a wooden bench, or styled alongside modern neutral decor as a focal accent.

Keep the textile out of direct sunlight to prevent natural dye degradation, vacuum gently without a rotary beater bar, and consult a specialist conservator for cleaning or mounting.
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