What is a turkmen wall hanging?

A turkmen wall hanging is an antique tribal textile, such as a torba or chuval face, originally woven as a nomadic trapping in central Asia during the nineteenth century. These items feature dense wool pile and natural dyes. Collectors mount these works on walls to display their intricate geometric guls and traditional tribal artistry. They bring historic textile craft directly into interior spaces.

How do I hang a textile safely?

Hanging a delicate wool textile requires distributing the weight evenly across the top edge to prevent distortion of the foundation threads. Using sewn-on cotton sleeves or professional mounting systems protects the antique structure. Avoid direct display in bright sunlight to preserve the natural dye colours. Regular gentle dusting keeps the wool fibres clean without stressing the weave.

How are different tribes identified?

Tribal attribution relies on the specific drawing of the guls, secondary motifs, and border arrangements. Groups like the Tekke, Saryk, Yomut, and Ersari each employed characteristic geometric signatures. Comparing the structural layout and wool coloration helps distinguish between these regional weaving traditions. Expert analysis of the repeat patterns confirms the specific tribal origin.

What does chuval mean?

A chuval is a large storage bag produced by Turkmen nomads for household organisation inside a tent. The front panel usually contains multiple rows of major guls. When repurposed as a wall hanging, the chuval face displays the full artistry of the weaver's primary design field. These panels represent some of the most substantial nomadic weaving formats available.

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A turkmen wall hanging brings deep wool texture and tribal geometry into a room, offering rich central Asian heritage for the collector.

Antique Tekke Turkmen Chuval Face with 25 Guls, Very Fine Weave, Circa 1870.

19th century

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Antique Tekke Turkmen Chuval Face with 25 Guls, Very Fine Weave, Circa 1870.

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£1,250

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19th century

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Antique Tekke Turkmen Kap / Mafrash with 3 Panel Tree Design, Mid 19th Century.

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£4,500

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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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£750

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

19th century

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

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£450

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Antique Tekke or Saryk Turkmen Torba of Fine Weave and Small Size, Dowry Weaving, Circa 1870.

19th century

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Antique Tekke or Saryk Turkmen Torba of Fine Weave and Small Size, Dowry Weaving, Circa 1870.

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£750

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19th century

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Antique Yomut Turkmen Horse Saddle Rug, Scarce Ceremonial Item, Circa 1890.

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£1,500

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Antique Ersari Beshir Turkmen Torba with Ikat Design, Circa 1880.

19th century

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Antique Ersari Beshir Turkmen Torba with Ikat Design, Circa 1880.

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Antique Tekke Turkmen Chuval with 'Salor' Guls, Complete with Back, Circa 1880.

19th century

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Antique Tekke Turkmen Chuval with 'Salor' Guls, Complete with Back, Circa 1880.

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£500

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1900 - 1920

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Turkoman Tent Band. Circa 1920.

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£950

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Antique Ersari Beshir Turkmen Torba with Rams Horn Design, Circa 1880.

19th century

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Antique Ersari Beshir Turkmen Torba with Rams Horn Design, Circa 1880.

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£900

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Every listed turkmen wall hanging utilises wool and natural dyes, dating from the eighteen seventies up to nineteen hundred across multiple tribal traditions.

Huge Turkoman Tent / Yurt Band (50 Feet). Circa 1920.

1900 - 1920

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Huge Turkoman Tent / Yurt Band (50 Feet). Circa 1920.

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£1,500

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Rare Wedding Camel / Horse Headdress from Afghanistan. Turkoman Trapping. Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920

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Rare Wedding Camel / Horse Headdress from Afghanistan. Turkoman Trapping. Circa 1900.

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£950

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An Outstanding Pair of Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Kizil' Chuval, Complete with Backs, Circa 1880.

19th century

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An Outstanding Pair of Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Kizil' Chuval, Complete with Backs, Circa 1880.

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£2,500

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Antique Turkmen Mafrash Fragment, Teke Tribes, Merv Oasis, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.

18th century

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Antique Turkmen Mafrash Fragment, Teke Tribes, Merv Oasis, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.

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

19th century

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

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£650

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19th century

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Antique Tekke Turkmen 6 Gul Torba, Excellent Colour and Drawing, 1st Half 19th Century.

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£3,950

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Turkmen Wall Hanging

Antique Tekke Turkmen Chuval Face with 25 Guls, Very Fine Weave, Circa 1870.

Antique Tekke Turkmen Kap / Mafrash with 3 Panel Tree Design, Mid 19th Century.

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

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

Antique Tekke or Saryk Turkmen Torba of Fine Weave and Small Size, Dowry Weaving, Circa 1870.

Antique Yomut Turkmen Horse Saddle Rug, Scarce Ceremonial Item, Circa 1890.

Antique Ersari Beshir Turkmen Torba with Ikat Design, Circa 1880.

Antique Tekke Turkmen Chuval with 'Salor' Guls, Complete with Back, Circa 1880.

Turkoman Tent Band. Circa 1920.

Antique Ersari Beshir Turkmen Torba with Rams Horn Design, Circa 1880.

Huge Turkoman Tent / Yurt Band (50 Feet). Circa 1920.

Rare Wedding Camel / Horse Headdress from Afghanistan. Turkoman Trapping. Circa 1900.

An Outstanding Pair of Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Kizil' Chuval, Complete with Backs, Circa 1880.

Antique Turkmen Mafrash Fragment, Teke Tribes, Merv Oasis, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.

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

Antique Tekke Turkmen 6 Gul Torba, Excellent Colour and Drawing, 1st Half 19th Century.

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