Antique Yomut Turkmen 9 Gul Chuval, Circa 1900

Antique Yomut Turkmen nine gul chuval complete with plain weave back. The chuval is well drawn with a rich colour palette, the elem panel at the base ...

Antique Ersari Turkmen 12 gul chuval face with good colour The elem design is a stylised tree design Circa 1900 Chuval are storage bags used by the nomads to transport goods, the fa...

This exquisite antique Yomut Chuval bag from the early 1900s showcases the timeless artistry of Turkmen weaving. The front features the iconic 3×3 Turkmen Gul (medallion or flower) d...

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. Ideal for collectors of tribal textiles, this piece can also be displayed as a striking wall tapestry or framed textile art...