What is a wool tekke textile?

A wool tekke textile is a hand-knotted nomadic weaving originating from Turkmen tribes in Central Asia. These items include functional storage bags, tent bands, and wall hangings. Created primarily during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, they utilise natural dyes and dense wool pile to form precise geometric patterns.

How were these bags used originally?

Nomadic families utilised these woven pieces inside traditional yurt structures for organising clothing, blankets, and personal possessions. Storage bags hung along the interior lattice walls or served as pack containers during seasonal migrations. Specialised formats like the engsi acted as threshold coverings, while long tent bands secured the structural framework of the dwelling.

How do I identify different tribal designs?

Tribal attribution relies heavily on the specific shape and arrangement of the repeating gul medallions, such as the characteristic turreted Salor or Aina motifs. Colour palettes, particularly the deep red kizil grounds and ivory accents, also point toward specific regional workshops. Examining the structure, knot count, and border layouts helps separate Tekke work from neighbouring Saryk or nomadic traditions.

How should I care for an antique textile?

Display these wool weavings away from direct sunlight to protect natural dye colours from fading over time. Gentle vacuuming with a mesh screen covering protects the fragile pile and structure from damage. Avoid hanging heavy pieces by isolated points; instead, support the full weight evenly across a proper mounting sleeve or backing support.

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A wool tekke textile brings the disciplined geometry of Central Asian nomadic weaving directly into your interior.

A Pair of Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Kizil' Cuval, Complete with Backs, Circa 1880.

19th century

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A Pair of Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Kizil' Cuval, Complete with Backs, Circa 1880.

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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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Antique Tekke Turkmen Chuval Face with 30 Gul Design, Circa 1880.

19th century

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Antique Tekke Turkmen Chuval Face with 30 Gul Design, Circa 1880.

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

19th century

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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, Aina Gul Design with Flower Elem, Late 19th Cent.

19th century

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Antique Tekke Turkmen Chuval Face, Aina Gul Design with Flower Elem, Late 19th Cent.

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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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Rare Antique Tekke Turkmen Flat Weave Palas Kilim.tekke Tribes of Turkmenistan.cicim Technique.283cm X 145cm.

19th century

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Rare Antique Tekke Turkmen Flat Weave Palas Kilim.tekke Tribes of Turkmenistan.cicim Technique.283cm X 145cm.

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1900 - 1920

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Tekke Engsi

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Antique Tekke Turkmen Chuval Face with 6 Salor Guls, Circa 1880.

19th century

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Antique Tekke Turkmen Chuval Face with 6 Salor Guls, Circa 1880.

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Some surviving tent bands measure a staggering fifty feet long, proving nomads possessed serious interior design ambitions for their round felt homes.

Antique Tekke Turkmen Torba, Very Fine Dowry Weaving, Circa 1880.

19th century

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Antique Tekke Turkmen Torba, Very Fine Dowry Weaving, Circa 1880.

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Antique Tekke Turkmen 15gul Torba (Fragment), Very Fine Weave, Circa 1850.

19th century

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Antique Tekke Turkmen 15gul Torba (Fragment), Very Fine Weave, Circa 1850.

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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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19th century

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

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Antique Tekke or Saryk Turkmen Torba with 'Kedjebe' Design, Circa 1880.

19th century

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Antique Tekke or Saryk Turkmen Torba with 'Kedjebe' Design, Circa 1880.

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19th century

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Rare Turkoman Tent Band. Circa 1880

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£1,750

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Wool Tekke Textile

A Pair of Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Kizil' Cuval, Complete with Backs, Circa 1880.

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

Antique Tekke Turkmen Chuval Face with 30 Gul Design, Circa 1880.

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

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

Antique Tekke Turkmen Chuval Face, Aina Gul Design with Flower Elem, Late 19th Cent.

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

Rare Antique Tekke Turkmen Flat Weave Palas Kilim.tekke Tribes of Turkmenistan.cicim Technique.283cm X 145cm.

Tekke Engsi

Antique Tekke Turkmen Chuval Face with 6 Salor Guls, Circa 1880.

Antique Tekke Turkmen Torba, Very Fine Dowry Weaving, Circa 1880.

Antique Tekke Turkmen 15gul Torba (Fragment), Very Fine Weave, Circa 1850.

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

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

Antique Tekke or Saryk Turkmen Torba with 'Kedjebe' Design, Circa 1880.

Rare Turkoman Tent Band. Circa 1880

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