Antique Yomut Chuval

From a Philadelphia Collector This is a very robust member of the esteemed, and increasingly rare 19th century Afstaka “family”. It is slightly longer and wider than many exam...

Acquired from a Viennese collector’s estate The Ersari tribe of the wider Turkomen nation living in Turkmenistan, Afghanistan and Iran are one of the weaving tribes better known and understood by scholars. The Tekke Turkomen’s woven materials are perhaps best known in the West, followed by the Yomud, Salor and Ersaris. A Salor main carpet, 30% larger and about 40 years older than this piece recently sold in Austria for over $50,000, such is the scholarly , collection, and investment zeal found around the world . We are making this piece available at a short term steep discount to conincide with out launch on 1st Dibs . These and other kindred tribes produce rugs, bags, Amalysks (bridal bags) and Engsis (Tent doors...

Rare Afshar Bidjar 1880 BIDJAR (AFSHAR BIDJAR RARE VARIANT) 1880 or earlier 6 x 4 feet Acquired from an Australian collector Bidjar carpets are known as the iron carpet...

An unusually long prayer rug – and comparatively rare Gendje – in good condition. Above average centre field variation of colour and a particularly lively top Mihrab area to place in...

Southern Azerbijan – A TRUE MYSTERY CARPET 2nd half 19th century, or earlier 10 x 6 From a Colorado Collector’s estate This carpet has proven to be a ...

This magnificent antique carpet is a mid-19th-century example of a chuval (rug) typical of the Tekke region of Turkmenistan. Chuvals are traditional Turkmen home textiles, often used...

Antique mid-century rug in amazing condition, inquire with any and all questions.

This rare Asmalik Yomut—a distinctive triangular piece used in Turkmen wedding processions—was woven by the Yomut (or Yomud) tribes of Central Asia. Asmaliks were typically created i...

Yomut Chuval Mat, Mid-19th Century Yomut weavings are by far the most diverse Turkmen group, incorporating several types of weaves and a variety of color palettes. This Yomut ‘chuva...