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19th Century Turkmen Yomut Chuval Bagface, Hand-Knotted Wool

$3,500
£2,616.24
€3,056.54
CA$4,923.58
A$4,983.04
CHF 2,857.14
MX$60,438.08
NOK 33,227.37
SEK 33,822.25
DKK 22,848.77

About the Item

A rare and finely knotted 19th-century Turkmen Yomut Chuval bagface from the steppes of Central Asia, this exceptional tribal textile reflects the artistic sophistication of nomadic weavers. Hand-knotted using extraordinarily fine wool and boasting a high knot density, this piece exhibits both technical precision and rich cultural heritage. The field is adorned with two distinct small medallions, or “Guls,” rendered in soft blue, green, ivory, and brown—colors that harmonize beautifully against the rich ground and illustrate the mastery of color and pattern for which the Yomut tribes are known. Originally part of a storage or transport bag, this bagface is a testament to utilitarian artistry, where even everyday objects were imbued with aesthetic significance. Dimensions: 2’ 7” x 3’ Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s Place of Origin: Central Asia Material: Wool pile on a wool foundation with vegetable dyes Condition: Wear consistent with age and use The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 1343 Yomut Chuval, Central Asian Weavings, Turkmen Tribal Rugs, Turkmen Rugs, Vintage Turkmen Rugs, Antique Turkmen Rugs, Turkmen Carpets, Turkmen Saddlebags, Antique Tribal Weaving, Afghan Tribal Bags, Baluch Tribal Bags, Baluch Saddlebags, Tribal Weaving, Central Asian Bags, Baluch Bags, Antique Turkmen Chuval Rugs, Nomadic Tribal Rugs, Small Afghan Rugs, Antique Baluch Rug, Persian Baluch Rug, Baluch Turkmen, Baluch Rugs, Turkmen Yomut, Turkmen Chuval, Vintage Turkmen Rug.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 31 in (78.74 cm)Length: 38 in (96.52 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Knotted,Hand-Woven,Vegetable Dyed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880-1889
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Professionally Resized. Professionally Resized.
  • Seller Location:
    Barrington, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 13431stDibs: LU8224245207952

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