What is a chuval face?

A chuval face is the decorative front panel of a nomadic storage sack from Central Asia. These panels were cut from larger utility bags when the utilitarian backings wore away. Collectors mount and preserve these surviving textile fragments as flat decorative wall hangings.

How were these bags used?

Nomadic families used these large wool sacks inside tents to store clothing, bedding, and household possessions. They stacked the bags neatly around the interior lattice walls of the dwelling. The woven panels served both a practical storage function and a display of tribal identity.

How do I hang a textile?

You can mount these flexible textile pieces on fabric-wrapped wooden battens using discreet hand-stitching through the outer selvedges. Avoid applying direct weight to weak wool areas. Professional mounting ensures the weight distributes evenly across the entire upper edge of the fragment.

How do I identify tribal designs?

Tribal identification relies primarily on the shape and arrangement of the repeating primary gul medallions across the wool field. Tekke, Yomut, and Ersari weavers each utilised distinct geometric drawing styles and colour palettes. Secondary elem panels and border structures provide additional clues to the specific nomadic origin.

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An antique wool chuval face brings the bold tribal geometry of Central Asia into a modern interior.

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

19th century

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

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Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Kizil' Chuval Face, Very Fine Weave, Circa 1880.

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Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Kizil' Chuval Face, Very Fine Weave, Circa 1880.

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Antique Chuval Face by the Tekke Turkmen, 6 Large Salor Guls, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Chuval Face by the Tekke Turkmen, 6 Large Salor Guls, Circa 1900.

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Antique Tekke Turkmen Chuval Face with Scarce 'Aina' Gul Design, Circa 1880.

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Antique Tekke Turkmen Chuval Face with Scarce 'Aina' Gul Design, Circa 1880.

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Antique Chuval Face by the Tekke Turkmen, 6 Large Salor Guls, Outstanding Example, Circa 1880.

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Antique Chuval Face by the Tekke Turkmen, 6 Large Salor Guls, Outstanding Example, Circa 1880.

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Antique Tekke Turkmen Chuval Face, Very Fine Weave, Circa 1880 or Earlier.

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Antique Tekke Turkmen Chuval Face, Very Fine Weave, Circa 1880 or Earlier.

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Antique Tekke or Saryk Turkmen 9 Gul Chuval Face, Excellent Example, Circa 1880.

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Antique Tekke or Saryk Turkmen 9 Gul Chuval Face, Excellent Example, Circa 1880.

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Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Ak' Chuval Face, Circa 1860.

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Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Ak' Chuval Face, Circa 1860.

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Antique Ersari Beshir Turkmen Chuval Face with Ikat Design, Circa 1880.

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Antique Ersari Beshir Turkmen Chuval Face with Ikat Design, Circa 1880.

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Antique Saryk Turkmen Chuval Face, 9 'Salor' Guls, White Cotton & Crimson Silk, Circa 1880.

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Antique Saryk Turkmen Chuval Face, 9 'Salor' Guls, White Cotton & Crimson Silk, Circa 1880.

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Listings span tribal origins across Turkmenistan and Central Asia, concentrating heavily on Tekke and Ersari works produced in wool with natural dyes.

Antique Chuval Face by the Tekke Turkmen, 6 Large Salor Guls, Circa 1880.

19th century

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Antique Chuval Face by the Tekke Turkmen, 6 Large Salor Guls, Circa 1880.

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Antique Tekke Turkmen Chuval Face, 12 Salor Turreted Guls, Circa 1880.

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Antique Tekke Turkmen Chuval Face, 12 Salor Turreted Guls, Circa 1880.

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Antique Ersari Kizil Ayak Turkmen 9 Gul Chuval Face, Interesting Elem Design, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Ersari Kizil Ayak Turkmen 9 Gul Chuval Face, Interesting Elem Design, Circa 1900.

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Antique Ersari Kizil Ayak Turkmen 9 Gul Chuval Face, Excellent Condition, Circa 1890.

19th century

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Antique Ersari Kizil Ayak Turkmen 9 Gul Chuval Face, Excellent Condition, Circa 1890.

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Antique Turkmen Chuval, Ersary Tribes, Middle Amu Darya Region, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.

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Antique Turkmen Chuval, Ersary Tribes, Middle Amu Darya Region, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.

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19th century

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Early Antique Tekke Turkmen Turkoman Chuval Face. Salor/saryk Design.unusual.mid 19th Century.

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Antique Wool Chuval Face

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

Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Kizil' Chuval Face, Very Fine Weave, Circa 1880.

Antique Chuval Face by the Tekke Turkmen, 6 Large Salor Guls, Circa 1900.

Antique Tekke Turkmen Chuval Face with Scarce 'Aina' Gul Design, Circa 1880.

Antique Chuval Face by the Tekke Turkmen, 6 Large Salor Guls, Outstanding Example, Circa 1880.

Antique Tekke Turkmen Chuval Face, Very Fine Weave, Circa 1880 or Earlier.

Antique Tekke or Saryk Turkmen 9 Gul Chuval Face, Excellent Example, Circa 1880.

Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Ak' Chuval Face, Circa 1860.

Antique Ersari Beshir Turkmen Chuval Face with Ikat Design, Circa 1880.

Antique Saryk Turkmen Chuval Face, 9 'Salor' Guls, White Cotton & Crimson Silk, Circa 1880.

Antique Chuval Face by the Tekke Turkmen, 6 Large Salor Guls, Circa 1880.

Antique Tekke Turkmen Chuval Face, 12 Salor Turreted Guls, Circa 1880.

Antique Ersari Kizil Ayak Turkmen 9 Gul Chuval Face, Interesting Elem Design, Circa 1900.

Antique Ersari Kizil Ayak Turkmen 9 Gul Chuval Face, Excellent Condition, Circa 1890.

Antique Turkmen Chuval, Ersary Tribes, Middle Amu Darya Region, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.

Early Antique Tekke Turkmen Turkoman Chuval Face. Salor/saryk Design.unusual.mid 19th Century.

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