Antique Turkmen Chuval (storage-bag), Yomut Tribes, Trans-Caspian Steppes, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.
Price
£1,500
| $1,896 USD | €1,800 EUR
Item Ref
BM2108
Description
This magnificent 19th century Turkmen storage-bag or 'chuval', was made by Yomut tribes in the trans-Caspian steppes. It is in complete, near-perfect condition with its original plain-weave back and tie-cords.The deeply saturated aubergine-colour field contains 16 Yomut 'guls' or tribal crests with the minor guls highlighted in a beautiful sky-blue. Also, particularly attractive, is the 'elem' or bottom panel, finely decorated in an interlocking diamond design.
Chuvals were originally made in pairs and were utilitarian bags for carrying clothes, pots and pans etc. They were tied to the flanks of the camels during long migrations and when not in use, were stored flat on top of each other in the yurts.
Size: 1.22m x 0.69m (4' 0" x 2' 3")
Viewing by appointment only.
Internal Ref: BM2108
Dimensions
Height = 69 cm (27")Width = 122 cm (48")
Depth = 0 cm (0")
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