Antique Turkmen Asmalyk, Yomut Tribes, Trans-Caspian Steppes, ...
Item Ref
BM2086
This magnificent Turkmen Asmalyk was made by the Yomut tribes in the Middle Amu Darya region of Turkmenistan during the mid 19th century. To see the wonderful mix of colours, particularly the glowing mid-blue, then please look at the close-up images.
Asmalyks were made in pairs and were part of the bride's dowry. They were hung from the flanks of the wedding camel while the bride rode to her wedding and would afterwards, be presented to her future husband along with the rest of her dowry weavings. The asmalyks would then be hung up in the wedding yurt for the rest of their married lives together and would symbolise power and fertility.
This is a very collectable weaving from an ancient tradition that sadly, is now gone.
Size: 1.22m x 0.71m (4' 0" x 2' 4")
Asmalyks were made in pairs and were part of the bride's dowry. They were hung from the flanks of the wedding camel while the bride rode to her wedding and would afterwards, be presented to her future husband along with the rest of her dowry weavings. The asmalyks would then be hung up in the wedding yurt for the rest of their married lives together and would symbolise power and fertility.
This is a very collectable weaving from an ancient tradition that sadly, is now gone.
Size: 1.22m x 0.71m (4' 0" x 2' 4")
£2,500
Antique Caucasian Prayer-Rug, Shirvan, Eastern Caucasus.
Item Ref
BM2084
A wonderful little prayer-rug just discovered on a recent trip to Istanbul.
Made in the Shirvan region of the eastern Caucasus and dated to the left side of the pointed mihrab, 1331 in the Islamic calendar, which is 1913 in the Solar calendar.
The ivory ground contains a myriad of tiny flowers with a blue pointed prayer mihrab at the top and surrounded by two main borders, one containing small stylised flowers, the other with dragon symbols.
In excellent overall condition.
Size: 1.30m x 0.86m (4' 3" x 2' 10").
Made in the Shirvan region of the eastern Caucasus and dated to the left side of the pointed mihrab, 1331 in the Islamic calendar, which is 1913 in the Solar calendar.
The ivory ground contains a myriad of tiny flowers with a blue pointed prayer mihrab at the top and surrounded by two main borders, one containing small stylised flowers, the other with dragon symbols.
In excellent overall condition.
Size: 1.30m x 0.86m (4' 3" x 2' 10").
£3,250
Antique Timuri Dining Sofreh, Sangtschuli Sub-Tribe, Borderlands ...
Item Ref
BM1969
This rare and beautiful dining sofreh is unusual for its small, narrow size. They are more usually around 91cm wide, whereas this one is only 43cm, so my guess is that it was specially made for a young child - possibly for the son of the tribal chief? He too, was an important person within the tribe, being the successor to his father.
Woven by a Timuri - Sangtschuli tribal weaver circa 1880-1900, the sofreh is in complete condition with the central part woven in soumak technique. The selvedges are strongly bound in goat-hair.
Dining sofrehs were used in the tents to place food, bread and tea on while the nomads would sit around the sofreh cross-legged and eat.
Sofrehs of this age and type now are rare and this is a very fine example of late 19th century work. These sofrehs look particularly good draped over a chest for maximum impact.
Size: 1.45 x 0.43m (4' 9" x 1' 5").
Woven by a Timuri - Sangtschuli tribal weaver circa 1880-1900, the sofreh is in complete condition with the central part woven in soumak technique. The selvedges are strongly bound in goat-hair.
Dining sofrehs were used in the tents to place food, bread and tea on while the nomads would sit around the sofreh cross-legged and eat.
Sofrehs of this age and type now are rare and this is a very fine example of late 19th century work. These sofrehs look particularly good draped over a chest for maximum impact.
Size: 1.45 x 0.43m (4' 9" x 1' 5").
£1,450
Antique Prayer-Rug, Timuri Tribes, Borderlands of North-Eastern ...
Item Ref
BM2109
Rare and extremely unusual, this charming little nomadic prayer-rug is woven on a natural camel-hair ground with stylized 'tree' shapes throughout in lovely colours of brick-red, mid and sky blue and a gorgeous green.
Woven circa 1870-1880 and in excellent condition, the 'elems' or skirts are beautifully brocaded and complete.
Size: 114cm x 81cm (3' 9" x 2' 8").
Woven circa 1870-1880 and in excellent condition, the 'elems' or skirts are beautifully brocaded and complete.
Size: 114cm x 81cm (3' 9" x 2' 8").
SOLD
Antique Turkmen Torba, Teke Tribes, Merv Oasis, ...
Item Ref
BM2107
This magnificent, complete and extremely finely knotted Turkmen torba, which is in near-mint condition, was made by the Teke tribes in the environs of the Merv Oasis during the third quarter 19th century.
Containing four vertical rows of three Teke guls highlighted in white cotton and with small amounts of cochineal-dye silk throughout, this fabulous bag is complete with its plainweave, undyed ivory wool back and original tassels. A magnificent collector piece.
Size: 1.17m x 0.41m (3' 10" x 1' 4")
Containing four vertical rows of three Teke guls highlighted in white cotton and with small amounts of cochineal-dye silk throughout, this fabulous bag is complete with its plainweave, undyed ivory wool back and original tassels. A magnificent collector piece.
Size: 1.17m x 0.41m (3' 10" x 1' 4")
SOLD
Turkmen Wedding Rug, Ersary Tribes, Middle Amu ...
Item Ref
BM2083
This rare and charming little rug was probably made as a wedding rug for the bride and groom to stand on and take their marriage vows. The brick-red ground contains three vertical rows of four Ersary guls or tribal crests.
Made during the last quarter of the 19th century, the rug has overall wear but small and good enough to hang on the wall and enjoy this work of tribal woven art.
Size: 79cm x 88cm (2' 7" x 2' 11").
Made during the last quarter of the 19th century, the rug has overall wear but small and good enough to hang on the wall and enjoy this work of tribal woven art.
Size: 79cm x 88cm (2' 7" x 2' 11").
SOLD
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