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19th Century Turkmen Yomut Tribal Chuval Bag
$4,490
£3,421.46
€3,945.89
CA$6,377.14
A$6,851.88
CHF 3,676.02
MX$80,723.10
About the Item
This exceptional 19th-century Turkmen Chuval camel bag is a rare and beautifully preserved example of Central Asian nomadic textile artistry. Woven by Turkmen tribes along the ancient Silk Road, chuvals were large storage bags designed to be strapped across camel saddles, carrying treasured household goods as families migrated across the steppe. Their scale and durability also allowed them to serve as floor cushions inside traditional Turkmen tents.
The face of this Chuval is executed in a finely woven soumak technique, distinguished by its intricate, slightly raised weft wrapping that creates rich texture and visual depth. The striking vertical geometric motif, rendered in ivory and brown against a deep dark red field, reflects a sophisticated tribal aesthetic that is both rhythmic and architectural. The reverse and structural body of the bag are flatwoven in kilim, offering strength while maintaining the textile’s elegant flexibility.
Today, antique chuvals like this are highly sought after as tribal wall art, bringing warmth, history, and global character and offer a powerful visual statement rooted in nomadic heritage and 19th-century craftsmanship.
Dimensions: 3o" x 41"
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: 2329
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- Dimensions:Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)Length: 42 in (106.68 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1890-1899
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- Seller Location:Barrington, IL
- Reference Number:Seller: The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 23291stDibs: LU8224248298312
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